Postgraduate Prospectus 2014

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2014

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A distinctive student experience 1

Engaged research with impact

A world university in an inspirational setting

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ContentS Welcome 02 10 great reasons 03 The campuses 05 Caring for the environment 06 Living in Bath 08 Students’ Union 09 Boosting your career prospects 10 Study facilities 11 Support for students 12 Fees and funding 14 Welcome to our international students 16 Research Degrees

School of Art and Design 19 MA Fashion Portfolio 20 MA Curatorial Practice 22 MA Design: Ceramics 24 MA Design: Fashion and Textiles 26 MA Fine Art

School of Education

29 Teacher Education/PGCE 30 MA Education: Early Years 32 MA Education: International Education 34 MA Education: Leadership and Management 36 MA Education: Learning Technology 38 MA Professional Practice in Higher Education 40 Professional Master’s Programme 43 MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice 44 MA Mentoring and Coaching 45 MA Specific Learning Difficulties/ Dyslexia 46 MA Education Studies

School of Humanities and Cultural Industries

Welcome School of Music and Performing Arts 69 MA Theatre for Young Audiences 70 MA Performing Shakespeare 72 MA Dance 74 MMus Composition 76 MMus Creative Sound and Media Technology 78 MMus Performance 80 MMus Songwriting

SCHOOL OF SOCIETY, ENTERPRISE AND ENVIRONMENT

83 Business and Management Programme 85 MA Business and Management 85 MA Business and Management: Accounting 86 MA Business and Management: Enterprise 86 MA Business and Management: Marketing 87 MA Business and Management: International Business 88 MSc Environmental Management 90 MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology

More Information 92 Visit Us 93 Index

From the Vice-Chancellor Professor Christina Slade

— “Bath Spa University is a vibrant and creative environment where staff take great pride in transforming the lives of students through a university experience that is distinctive, challenging and fulfilling.

Bath Spa University understands the need to provide the best possible student experience and career preparation, it has a commitment to develop innovative and effective teaching and learning and a mission to contribute to world-class research in areas of strength. We have been fortunate to welcome a number of internationally acclaimed new Professors to our academic community in the past year or two, who have added considerably to the vibrant research culture of the University.

Bath Spa is also a university of unique contrasts, offering a blend of heritage and modernity, tradition and innovation, that students and staff find particularly attractive.

If you have the opportunity to visit us on one of our Postgraduate Open Days, please do so – you would be made most welcome. You will, I am sure, be impressed by the beauty of the campuses and the impressive facilities available to you. You will also learn more about the exciting new facilities for students, including the world-class development on the Newton Park campus that will be completed in 2014.

Bath Spa University is a vibrant and diverse community of talented staff and students who value creativity, culture, enterprise and education. Great emphasis is placed on teaching quality, and the University makes a valuable contribution to the knowledge economy within its areas of expertise.

Bath Spa graduates are global citizens, ready to make a difference – we hope that one day you will join in their success.”

49 MA Advertising Practice 50 MA Arts Management 52 MSc Creative Technologies and Enterprise 54 MA Creative Writing 56 MA Feature Filmmaking 58 MA Heritage Management 60 MA Literature, Landscape and Environment 62 MA Scriptwriting 64 MA Travel and Nature Writing 65 MA Writing Poetry 66 MA Writing for Young People

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10 GREAT reasons A creative community; an experience that is distinctive, challenging and fulfilling; a team that takes pride in the difference they make to students’ lives. There are many reasons to choose Bath Spa University – here are just 10 of them.

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Excellent reputation We can trace our history back over 160 years to the original Bath School of Art, and our first trainee teachers trained here over 60 years ago, so our reputation is built on tradition and success. Our PGCE programmes, for example, have been rated ‘outstanding’ by the quality regulator Ofsted.

learning facilities; our welcoming and supportive approach; our promotion of accessibility; our teachers who can be called on for help, guidance and support. And our wide range of extra-curricular courses, clubs, activities and work-based opportunities and volunteering, make our community fulfilling, rewarding – and successful.

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Innovative teaching We’re modern and progressive.

Our course mix and structure is unique, and the quality of our teaching is excellent, which reflects our commitment to our students.

Our teachers are engaged in the research and development of innovative and creative teaching techniques, and ensure they make themselves available to students to offer help and guidance.

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A great range of courses Bath Spa’s wide and expanding range of postgraduate awards provide opportunities for advanced study that are both academically challenging and vocationally relevant. In addition there is an experienced and lively research environment at Bath Spa with established strengths in Art and Design, Music and Performing Arts, Humanities and Creative Writing and Education.

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Exciting career prospects Our professional partnerships connect our students to a wide range of career pathways and employment opportunities relevant to their field of study.

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Strong caring ethos Our caring ethos runs through everything we do. Our students rate their tutors and lecturers for the support and accessibility they deliver. Our student services offer advice on anything from finances to wellbeing, as well as offering disability support and so much more. Yet it doesn’t end there.

Our environmental policies care for our campus, and we have a platinum award under the National EcoCampus scheme.

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Happy community Our community values creativity, culture, enterprise and education.

It’s happy and thriving, and reinforced by all the services you might expect and more: our network of student support services, and library and

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An inspirational setting Our campuses are beautiful and steeped in history. Our modern facilities blend sympathetically with the older buildings, boasting a wealth of cutting edge technology behind the classic architecture.

Staff and students work and learn in a secure and well-maintained environment, where investment in infrastructure reflects modern teaching styles and anticipates future needs. By 2014, a major redevelopment of the Newton Park campus will provide world class facilities for students, designed to be in keeping with the stunning surroundings.

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Internationally connected Our international partnerships are spreading across the globe. Our links with an array of businesses, organisations and institutions contribute significantly to the knowledge economy at home and abroad. So our graduates leave us as ambitious global citizens prepared for work in a global setting.

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Accessible to all We have built our success on accessibility and equality of opportunity. The unique study and social environment we offer is a key factor in our distinctiveness and in our popularity. Our students come from a range of backgrounds and cultures, from all parts of this country and from overseas, and with a variety of academic credentials.

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Safe and secure We provide an environment that allows our students to concentrate on what matters most. So not only are we financially secure, we also have on-going capital investment plans. The world heritage city of Bath itself is renowned internationally, and it enjoys an enviable reputation for being enjoyable and safe to live in, it’s ranked as the top ‘safe student city’. There’s an intimate and vibrant sense of community apparent across its many coffee bars, restaurants, galleries and theatres.

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The campuses “The fresh, open and beautiful countryside in which the Newton Park campus is located allows for clear thinking and relaxed studying in grounds where there is a castle, a lake and often sheep and cows! It is a striking, enriching and inspiring location.”

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We have a dedicated postgraduate centre in addition to our two main campuses, all of which are exceptionally beautiful and historically significant, and provide an inspirational setting in which to study.

Corsham Court Centre The University’s Corsham Court Centre is a specialist postgraduate and research study centre. The vibrant community of postgraduate and research students benefit from a unique study environment with state-of-the-art modern facilities in a historic building dating originally from 1582, and surrounded by gardens landscaped by Capability Brown.

Corsham Court is a stunning building that became the home of the Bath Academy of Art in 1946, and is retained by Bath Spa University on a long-term lease. It is of great historic significance, and is owned by the Methuen family.

The University has made a major investment in the Corsham Court Centre since 2009 to provide outstanding facilities for postgraduate study and research. This includes specialist provision for music, songwriting, art and design, ceramics, weaving and filmmaking.

There is a suite of high quality meeting rooms, studios, seminar rooms and a performance hall, as well as individual study spaces and an open access computer room. There is a café

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and also a common area, with kitchen facilities available, providing an informal space to meet with other postgraduate students and colleagues.

An historic outbuilding has been transformed into a state-of-the-art recording suite boasting every aspect of technology needed for professional film and recording.

Newton Park campus There can’t be many universities in the UK that can rival the unique setting of Newton Park. The largest of our campuses is set on an amazing parkland estate (leased from the Duchy of Cornwall), in an idyllic rural setting – though only four miles from the city of Bath.

A mix of history and modernity There’s a nature reserve, a lake with its own lakeside walk, woods, historic listed buildings, and rolling fields.

The grounds were designed by the well-known landscape architect Capability Brown in the 18th century.

As a student you might find yourself studying in the 14th century Castle tower (the oldest building on the campus and a scheduled ancient monument) or in the Creative Writing Centre in the Castle Gatehouse, another scheduled ancient monument, but equipped with the latest computers and audio visual equipment.

But it’s not all ancient buildings. The campus is a real mix of the old and the new – and the two aspects are sympathetically blended. The modern buildings include an award-winning Theatre and, a superb purpose-built concert hall, the Michael Tippett Centre – offering music and arts enthusiasts opportunities to see (and be involved in) performances and exhibitions.

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01 Corsham Court Postgraduate Centre 02 Corsham Court gardens (© Olaf Lange) 03 –04 Corsham Court 05 Newton Park 06 Lake at Newton Park

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Exciting developments A major building programme started on the Newton Park campus in 2012, creating first-rate new facilities for students. This world-class development is very exciting, and is the most significant change to the Newton Park campus for decades.

There is a major new academic building providing superb new learning and social facilities for all students.

In addition, it will provide specialist digital and studio resources for students planning to work in the broad range of creative and cultural industries. These will be the best facilities for teaching digital mediarelated courses in the South West.

The new building is centrally located and has been designed to blend sympathetically into the existing estate to provide a unique blend of modernity and history.

It will meet the highest standards of environmental performance (BREEAM Excellent), in keeping with Bath Spa University’s strong environmental ethos.

In addition, new student accommodation is being built, allowing an additional 560 students to be housed on campus. This will be completed in 2014 – the same time as the new academic building.

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Sion Hill campus Sion Hill campus is the main base for the Bath School of Art and Design.

Sion Hill is in the Lansdown district of Bath – a residential area of the city renowned for its architecture, and within walking distance of the city centre.

A recent major refurbishment at Sion Hill campus means that specialist facilities and resources for art and design students are amongst the most modern in the country. There are well equipped studios and workshops: graphic communication studios, electronic media workshops, studios for art, textiles and sculpture, workshops for wood, etching, lithography and silkscreen.

You’ll also enjoy the friendly community atmosphere at Sion Hill.

It’s in a very peaceful setting (despite it closeness to the city centre), and is surrounded by its own attractively landscaped gardens; the site originally belonged to a 19th century mansion house, and although the house was destroyed in the war, the ornamental grounds remain.

Hartham Park The latest addition to our campus portfolio is our new purpose-built centre of excellence in teacher education – the Bath Spa Institute for Education at Hartham Park. The campus is also home to our new Centre for Creative Computing.

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01 Sion Hill campus main entrance 02 Drawing of new campus development 03 Students’ bikes 04 Drawing of Hartham Park teaching space

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CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Bath Spa University has an excellent record of environmental performance and improvement.

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Students and staff share a strong environmental ethos and are very aware of their responsibilities to achieve sustainability and help reduce climate change.

There’s a whole range of initiatives.

Students are expected to observe good environmental practices both inside and outside the University. This could be by making best use of public transport, cycling and car-sharing; recycling as much waste as possible; reducing CO2 emissions through energy saving; reducing water use – good ways to save money as well as helping save the planet!

There are plenty of ways you can get involved to help ‘do your bit’ for the environment. You could even join our team of staff and student Environment Champions.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE Bath Spa University has an excellent record of environmental performance and improvement.

– The University was awarded ‘first class honours’ in the national People & Planet Green League 2013. It was ranked 33rd out of 143 UK universities for its environmental policy and performance in areas such as carbon emissions, waste recycling, energy efficiency and water consumption.

– We’ve also achieved a Platinum award under the national EcoCampus scheme, along with the international environmental management system ISO 14001.

– There’s a Carbon Reduction Management Plan in place to enable us to achieve 50% reduction in our carbon emissions by 2020, and we’re nearly halfway there!

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– We’re now recycling over 60% of our waste on campus, and are on target to increase this to 70% in another year.

– The University diverts all food waste produced on site from landfill to an anaerobic digestor where it is used to generate energy.

– We are a Fairtrade accredited university – we believe equity and fairness in trade contributes to sustainable development.

– We make no use of animals in our teaching and research other than the observation and monitoring of mammals and birds in their natural habitats for conservation purposes.

– We have a ‘Batcam’ which is used to study Bat roost campus. You can view this on our environmental science website.

01 The leafy surroundings of Newton Park 02,04–05 Various flora and fauna on campus 03 Peacock at Corsham Court 02

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LIVING IN BATH Bath is well known as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site (England’s only qualifying city) with stunning architectural sites such as the Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Circus, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.

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Alongside award-winning restaurants and quaint tea rooms you’ll find plenty of ‘student’ pubs, many featuring regularly in the Good Pub Guide.

Nightlife in Bath is good, with nightclubs, cinemas, the famous Theatre Royal, and a great comedy scene. There’s also an exciting live music scene including regular sessions, day and night, at many of the pubs, bars and clubs – with plenty of involvement from Bath Spa students!

It’s a great student city. The compact city centre has both grand Georgian streets and picturesque passageways, packed with small independent shops and stylish boutiques as well as familiar big name stores.

Bath is well known as a city of festivals and the arts, with something for all tastes from Shakespeare to Jane Austen and books to boules! Bath Spa students play a key role in many of the

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festivals (both main stream and fringe) including the International Music Festival, Bath Film Festival, and Bath Literature Festival.

For sports enthusiasts there’s the famous Bath Rugby Club as well as Bath City Football Club and Bath Races.

Bath is well positioned with easy access to Bristol (also popular for nights out) and only a 90 minute train journey from London.

Corsham Corsham is a small market town only 10 miles away from Bath and is the home to our postgraduate centre at the historic Corsham Court (see page 03). With Royal Saxon origins, Corsham has an impressive collection of historic buildings. This includes the High Street consisting mostly of properties from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries where peacocks wander freely. There is a vibrant cultural life in Corsham including the Fine Art collection at Corsham Court, Corsham Festival, the Global Village Film Festival and a thriving community arts scene. There is also a weekly market and a monthly farmers market adding to the quaint local feel of the town.

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01 Pulteney Bridge** 02 The Roman Bath** 03 Bath Abbey** 04 The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath 05 Georgian architecture, Bath 06 Thermae Bath Spa 07 Corsham Town Hall* 08 Corsham High Street* 09 Kennet and Avon Canal** * Images courtesy of Corsham Town Council ** Images courtesy of visitbath.co.uk

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Students’ Union The Students’ Union is run by the students, for the students – you automatically become a member for free. We are a charity with over 8,000 members. We’re independent of the University and exist to help you get involved, make friends, have fun and have your voice heard.

The Union is run by elected students – three sabbatical officers and five part-time officers – who are supported by volunteers and staff. We are always on hand to help you out so come along to the office and introduce yourself!

Facilities We’re famous for our facilities, which run on a not-for-profit basis with any income being put back into the Union to make it better for you! We have a fitness suite at Newton Park with top of the range equipment and a programme of exercise classes. There’s also a Union shop at Newton Park.

BarSpa provides great, wallet-friendly food in the day and awesome events at night. With a capacity of 700, it is one of the largest venues in Bath itself!

And don’t forget to get an NUS extra card – your passport to discounts from a whole host of shops and services, local and national.

Societies The Students’ Union has many Societies to offer. News and information about these can be found on the SU website – www.bathspasu. co.uk. Whether you are interested in Dance, Dungeons and Dragons, Frisbee, Knitting or Films, we will have something for you. If none of the societies on offer take your fancy, you can always start your own – just find 10 like-minded people to join you.

Sports Here at Bath Spa we have nearly 20 active sports teams of which 12 compete in the BUCS (British University and College Sport) league.

The sports we offer include football, rugby, hockey, badminton, netball, American football and more. No matter what your standard, you will always be able to join in with any of our sports teams.

Media SpaLife is the Union’s student led media hub. It includes a TV podcast, radio show and a termly magazine.

We cover a mix of news, reviews, and home-grown talent so we’re always totally relevant to student life at Bath Spa. Union staff and officers provide training and support for SpaLife and every element is run by the students including editing, production, presenting, promoting and producing the content.

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Raising and Giving (RaG) Bath Spa University Raising and Giving (RAG) aims to raise money for charities by organising brilliant events throughout the year. You can get involved by coming along to the events or if you want to get some experience you can enjoy our team of RAG ambassadors and organise some events yourself.

Representation, advice and support Like any other Union, we ensure that our members are getting a fair deal, whether that is from the University, your employer or even from your landlord. We are led by students, from course reps to liberation reps to the Students’ Union President. Our StARs (Student Academic Reps) will voice your opinions on anything related to your course. Our Liberation Reps campaign for equality. They represent the under-represented. We also run a Campaigns Team, which helps you campaign on issues that you’re passionate about – from public transport to world peace.

Our welfare and advice services can help with a whole range of student-related matters, from academic appeals to personal issues.

We are here as your first port of call with any problems you might have – and we have the first-hand experience to be able to help.

Volunteering – Just V Many Bath Spa students are involved in volunteering activity whilst at the University, giving their time, energy and skills to help out local, national and international voluntary organisations. Within the University itself you can get involved in helping fellow students through the Peer Mentor Scheme, running a welfare campaign or by becoming a student academic representative (StAR).

Further info Check out: www.bathspasu.co.uk E: bathspasu@bathspa.ac.uk

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Boosting YOUR career prospects Industry-informed postgraduate degrees coupled with a range of personal and professional development opportunities enrich your university experience and help improve your career prospects.

Throughout your course you’ll acquire and develop a whole range of transferable skills, practical experience and industry insights that will make you highly attractive to employers. We aim to enhance the employability of all our graduates by ensuring that you are well positioned and fully equipped to identify, and set foot on, the right career path for you.

Careers professionals and industry experts work in partnership with lecturers and tutors to help develop key employability skills.

They also work closely with employers and other industry partners to maximise both opportunities for students and awareness of our graduates’ talents and achievements.

Earn while you learn Bath Spa University Job Shop is a completely free in-house recruitment service exclusively for students, which helps you find good quality, well-paid, part-time employment during your time at university.

Excellent careers support Our team of experienced careers consultants is available to guide you in the right direction and suggest ways to help you make informed career decisions. Help with everything from CVs and job search strategies to assessment centres is available throughout the year. Our employability team have achieved the Matrix Standard – the nationally recognised quality mark awarded to providers of high quality information, advice and guidance.

Developing entrepreneurs As well as a host of possibilities within your postgraduate degree to develop creative, innovative and enterprising ideas, many opportunities exist elsewhere at Bath Spa to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.

The University’s business plan competition inspires and rewards excellent new concepts and business start-up proposals from students.

Throughout the year students may attend a series of business planning workshops to acquire the essential commercial know-how to become a successful freelancer or sole trader.

First to hear about industry opportunities An array of physical and electronic resources helps you keep up-to-date with news of the latest vacancies, recruitment schemes and other opportunities. Our dynamic online careers portal is a rich source of information and allows you to keep up to date with recent developments in specific employment sectors.

Network with employers You’ll be introduced to graduate recruiters, local, regional and national employers and business experts through a range of industry events on campus. Through careers events and industry mentors to employer presentations and networking evenings, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the likes of the Apple, BBC, NHS, Bath Rugby, Future Publishing, Ordnance Survey and many more.

Gain essential work experience You may have placements or industry projects as part of your postgraduate degree, and this will help you develop a range of skills and experiences to support your career development. Our careers and enterprise support team also broker placements and internships on an extra-curricular basis with businesses in the region.

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A leader in the creative industries Bath Spa University was designated a national centre for excellence in teaching and learning in the creative industries, attracting funding for major investment in resources.

Students and recent graduates benefit from industry-standard facilities, employer-inspired projects and significant links with the local and regional creative community.

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01 Creative Bath events 02–03 Networking with employers 04 Pursue a career in teaching 05 Become a professional artist 06 Resources

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Study facilities As a university that emphasises high quality teaching we put a lot of effort into helping you get the most from your studies. You’ll expect first rate lecturers, but you’ll also get modern, well-equipped libraries and IT suites; innovative teaching methods – and much more!

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LIBRARIES Each campus has a library with stock that reflects the courses that are taught there. The postgraduate centre at Corsham Court has a fully stocked library with a wide range of books and journals, and a full-time librarian available during the week to help with your enquiries.

At Bath School of Art and Design there is a specialist central library facility. Here you can seek creative inspiration from a wide range of specialist books and journals as well as collections of exhibition catalogues, images and DVDs. At Newton Park, our larger campus library, there is a course focused collection of books, journals, CDs and DVDs, covering the wide range of subjects we teach. If you’re an Education student, there is a separate collection of resources to use when you are on teaching placements in schools. As well as traditional library materials, there’s also a wealth of electronic resources such as electronic journals, electronic books and online services to help you access high quality information for your postgraduate work.

Students may use any of the University libraries and a regular book transport service runs between them.

STUDY AREAS There are separate areas in the Libraries for different kinds of study. If you really need to concentrate, you can work in silent study areas where we ask people not to talk at all or use equipment that might disturb others.

However, at other times, you’ll need to work on group projects, so we’ve set aside areas where you can talk, use mobiles, eat and drink. The foyer of Newton Park Library provides collaborative learning space and laptop docking points as well as a modern and welcoming reception area and library information point. This study space is open 24/7 in term-time, along with the computer suites on the first-floor of the Library.

COMPUTER FACILITIES There are several hundred networked computers for students to use, many in open access rooms which are available in the evenings and at weekends as well during the day. You can use these computers for word-processing, spreadsheets, database work, email and Internet access. And you’ll find user-friendly online help pages covering all aspects of IT at the University.

There are also specialised computer facilities across the campuses for subjects such as music, art and design, and media production. We have both

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PCs and Apple Macs as well as wireless connections for laptops.

GETTING HELP Professionally qualified librarians run sessions that teach you how to find and use information – helping you to produce good quality work but saving you time as well. Each academic School has a dedicated subject librarian. We also offer one-to-one tutorials, an electronic enquiry service and advice as and when you need it.

If you’re a disabled student, you’ll get help on an individual basis to make sure we best meet your library and information needs. Check our website www.bathspa.ac.uk/library WRITING AND LEARNING CENTRE The Writing and Learning Centre helps students by offering guidance on academic writing, research, independent learning, referencing, and a range of other topics. Students can drop in, book a 1:1 appointment, access information online, or simply email us a quick question. Our trained professional and peer tutors have a wide range of academic backgrounds and are ready to help students rise to the challenges of studying at postgraduate level. The Writing and Learning Centre also offers English language support.

ONLINE LEARNING We make sure we’re right up to date with the most advanced teaching methods, and all students have access to our online virtual learning environment, Minerva. Minerva allows your lecturers to send course materials to you via the web – and makes these easy for you to find. It also provides various other features such as discussion boards which allow you to have online conversations with others from your course, and lets you submit coursework electronically.

01 Corsham Court library 02 Using the Newton Park library study space 03 Quiet study in the Newton Park library

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SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS You’ll want your time at university to be enjoyable, worthwhile and full of new challenges and experiences. We have a range of specialist services to help you achieve your goals.

What’s on offer?

Advice, guidance, information and ideas on a range of issues, provided by specialist staff who are happy to work with you, sharing their expertise, bouncing ideas around and guiding you (when you need guidance) through the enormous range of activities and issues that you will encounter.

It makes no difference whether you’re a full or part-time student, UK, EU or international– you’ll find a professional team of people with information, guidance and advice to hand.

Student Support Most students find themselves needing a bit of help at times as they juggle different priorities and demands. Common concerns include balancing study, work and social life, personal issues, friends and relationship difficulties, health or loneliness. We won’t make decisions for you – but we’ll help you to make them for yourself.

Money Advice We can guide you through the intricacies of funding your postgraduate studies and give advice on loans and other forms of funding, on budgeting and how to handle and negotiate debt. We also administer loans and grants which are available in special circumstances to students suffering particular financial hardship.

For more information email: studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk

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Disabled students The Student Support team will work with you and other university staff to make reasonable adjustments to help you get the most out of your studies and to meet your learning support requirements. Contact us to discuss your needs as soon as possible, so that we can make sure that we are doing everything we can to help you enjoy your life and studies at Bath Spa. You don’t need to wait till you get here –contact us for an individual appointment.

Students with dyslexia We provide an opportunity for all students to undertake an initial dyslexia screening; some students will come already knowing they have a specific learning difficulty; for others this provides an opportunity to find out if they can benefit from tailored dyslexia study support. In both cases we will provide professional guidance.

You may be eligible for a Disabled Students’ Allowance, in which case we’ll help you to apply for and obtain your full support package.

We organise an early induction programme, which takes place just before registration, for disabled students coming to Bath Spa. This will give you the opportunity to get to know the campus and staff and to meet up with other students already on courses. For more information email: studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk

Medical service Our Medical Service is provided by a local GP practice and provides the full range of medical services from dealing with illness and injury to providing services such as contraception, vaccination, repeat prescriptions and general health checks. We encourage all students to register. You can attend one of the surgeries on campus or make appointments at the practice health centre in town at other times.

Either way you’ll have a choice of doctor or nurse appointment: medicalappointments@bathspa.ac.uk

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Faith services In a multi-faith environment we welcome students of all faiths – and none. Members of the University Chaplaincy team visit the campus each week for a drop-in session and special events are organised to coincide with specific seasons.

Childcare If you’re a parent of children under five you can arrange for them to be looked after at Oak Tree Day Nursery at our Newton Park campus. Children of staff and the local community use the Nursery too, and there’s a happy, secure and stimulating environment.

The Nursery is in two adjoining houses, arranged for children of different ages (six months to two years, and two to five years). The services and activities provided are tailored to the needs of the babies and children, enabling them to explore and learn through play. The standards of care and nursery education are high – this was confirmed by an Ofsted inspection in 2009. The report comments: ‘Children are happy and confident in a well-managed, stimulating care and learning environment’.

You can book morning, afternoon or full-day sessions, with student rates ranging from £22.25–£46.00 depending on the age of the child and the session you require.

Full details can be found at www. bathspa.ac.uk/university-life/childcare or call the Day Nursery Manager on +44 (0)1225 875590.

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Fees and funding It’s important to stress that having a postgraduate qualification is an excellent investment. It will not only enhance your career prospects and deepen your knowledge of a subject you feel passionately about, but studies also show that the majority of postgraduates earn more than undergraduates over their careers.

UK/EU Postgraduate Fees Full-time

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PG Dip award2

PG Cert award2

MA Advertising Practice

£8,280

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N/A

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MA Feature Filmmaking

£12,495

£6,248

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MA Heritage Management

£6,555

£3,278

£2,185

£2,185

MA Performing Shakespeare

£6,555

£3,278

£2,185

£2,185

MA Theatre for Young Audiences

£7,235

£3,618

£2,410

£2,410

MA Travel and Nature Writing

£6,555

£3,278

£2,185

£2,185

Taught postgraduate degrees in all other subjects

£6,210

£3,105

£2,070

£2,070

£6,210

£3,105

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N/A

Full-time3

Part-time

PG Dip award

PG Cert award

MA Feature Filmmaking

£12,495

N/A

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N/A

MA Creative Writing (full-time only)

£12,945

N/A

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MA Writing for Young People

£12,945

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MA Theatre for Young Audiences

£13,455

N/A

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MA Advertising Practice4

£10,905

N/A

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N/A

Taught postgraduate degrees in all other subjects

£10,905

N/A

N/A

N/A

PhD Creative Writing (Low residency option)

£13,585

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PhD Creative Writing (Normal mode of delivery)

£10,905

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Research degrees in all other subjects

£10,905

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Postgraduate fees All fees are provisional for postgraduate programmes starting in October 2014 and are subject to approval. It is advisable to check all fee arrangements on the Bath Spa University website: www.bathspa.ac.uk/postgrad-funding Studio fees Some courses attract a fee called a studio fee. However, this is not for rent or studio space, we use this term because it is in common use throughout UK Higher Education. Arts courses require students to carry out significant creative work outside of lectures. To facilitate this, the University provides materials and services in our workshops and labs in return for a studio fee charged to every student using the space. This enables students to work unhindered by having to provide materials themselves but possibly more significantly it means that students’ creative ability is not limited by the money currently in their pocket.

The studio fees for 2013/14 were as follows: – Design: Ceramics – £260 full-time studio fee or £130 part-time studio fee – Design: Fashion & Textiles – £260 full-time studio fee or £130 part-time studio fee – Fine Art – £140 full-time studio fee or £70 part-time studio fee

Research Degrees (MPhil/PhD)

Professional Development Fees PMP Awards – Education Studies – Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice – Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia – TESOL

UK/EU full-time fee

£6,210

International full-time fee3

£10,905

UK/EU part-time fees (charged according to the credit rating of the module(s) taken) 15 credit module

30 credit module

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£525

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1 Part-time fees are based on the assumption that students would aim to complete the course in two years.

2 PG Dip and PG Cert fees assume modules of 60 credit weight taken per academic year, which will lead typically to graduation in three academic years. Fees for any part-time study pattern other than this is available on request from tuition-fee@bathspa.ac.uk 3 International part-time fees can be quoted on request. However, students must have unlimited leave to remain in the UK to study part-time.

Student visas are given for full-time study only.

4 International students who opt-in to the trip to America for the final presentation will be subject to an additional course fee of £5,655.

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Pre-sessional English Language fees The full-time Pre-sessional English Language fees for 2014/15 are £2,700 for the 12-week course and £1,350 for the 6-week course.

Postgraduate funding There is no statutory funding in the form of student loans for postgraduate students unless you are undertaking a teacher education/PGCE programme.

However, there are a number of sources where postgraduate students can apply for funding. For further information please visit: www.bathspa.ac.uk/postgrad-funding For further information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.gov.uk/browse/education Payment Plan There are several means to pay your fees – by card, cheque, cash or via a sponsor. You can either pay in one instalment at the end of October or opt to pay in 10 equal instalments, at the end of each month from October to July.

Even if you have a payment plan you can still use other methods, but make sure to pay in the correct month or earlier. All payments are to be made in £ sterling. Students are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure they have sufficient funds available to cover any agreed payment.

Humanities and Cultural Industries Bursaries The School of Humanities and Cultural Industries offers partial bursaries for all of the MA courses in the school (pages 48–66). Bursaries and Fellowships are awarded on academic merit as determined by a panel of Bath Spa University staff based on your application. There is no closing date and if you are interested in a Fellowship or Bursary please indicate in your application. If no suitable candidates present themselves the awards will not be made. All bursaries are subject to satisfactory progress and are applied as a fee waiver to the final instalment of the fees.

K/EU – £1,200 Bursaries for –U full-time MA students – I nternational – £2,000 Bursaries (approx. $3,000) for full-time MA students Bath Spa University Progression Scholarship If you are in your final year of study at Bath Spa University* and you start a postgraduate course in October 2014 or February 2015, you will be eligible for a £1,200 reduction to the fees for that course**. The reduction is available to both UK/EU and international students. Part-time students also receive the reduction which is pro-rata according to module

weighting (£200 reduction per 30 credits taken) making the part-time reduction directly comparable to the full-time reduction.

Professional and Career Development Loans A Professional and Career Development Loan could help you pay for learning that enhances your job skills or career prospects. It’s a bank loan, so you’ll have to pay it back once you’ve left your course.

You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 and you don’t pay interest for the period when you’re in learning.

For more information visit www.gov.uk/career-development-loans Bursaries from external organisations Various postgraduate organisations offer partial bursaries to contribute to Master’s and PhD funding. Visit the following websites for further details: Target Courses http://targetcourses.co.uk/bursarycompetition Findamasters www.findamasters.com/fundingawards Postgrad.com www.postgrad.com/editorial/bursaries Trusts and Charities There are a number of educational charities and trusts to which postgraduate students can apply to for grants. Often, financial help is reserved for students from lower income households, or for those who have achieved academic excellence.

– E ducational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) for funding from educational trusts – www.family-action.org.uk/ section.aspx?id=1037 – S cholarship Search – www.scholarship-search.org.uk – P ostgraduate Studentships – www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk The Bath Spa University Student Support Service is able to give you advice and support with your application. Email: studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) As a student living in England, you can apply for a DSA if you have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia. The money you get depends on your individual needs and not on income, and you don’t have to pay them back.

Postgraduates can get a single allowance of up to £10,362 in 2014/15 to help with the costs of specialist equipment (like computer software), non-medical helpers (like a note-taker or reader), extra travel costs you have to pay because of your disability and other costs (like photocopying). For more information visit www.gov.uk/ disabled-students-allowances-dsas

Access to Learning Fund (ALF) The ALF is a discretionary fund of Government money administered by the University. Students can apply to the ALF for additional financial support if they are experiencing financial hardship. Most awards are grants that don’t have to be paid back and money can be paid in a lump sum or in instalments. For more information visit www.gov.uk/access-to-learning-fund Sponsorship by employers Employers may fund vocational and professional postgraduate training as part of career development.

Information on company sponsorship opportunities is usually available through your HR department.

Teacher Education funding A range of incentives and financial support is available for those undertaking a teacher education programme such as a PGCE. For more information visit www.education.gov.uk/get-intoteaching/funding Arts & Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership Bath Spa is a member of the South West & Wales Arts & Humanities Research Council funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) of eight universities covering PhD provision across humanities, languages and creative arts. This 14.2 million pound scheme will fund world-class, independent researchers in a wide range of subjects: history, digital writing, creative writing, music, English literature, design, and the creative and performing arts.

Studentships will be available on a highly selective competitive basis for 2014/15. Students can choose to work from one institution or opt for co-supervision from across the DTP. Further information can be found at www.bathspa.ac.uk/graduate-school Scholarships for international students Our International Scholarship programme for 2014/15 provides a range of scholarship opportunities for full-fee paying international students studying on-campus who are applying for pre-sessional and postgraduate programmes. When planning your finances, you should carefully budget and consider your international flights, visa costs, health insurance and any unexpected costs.

and excellence in creativity, culture and enterprise these Scholarships are available to postgraduate taught master’s applicants and are worth £5,000.

– I nternational Partner Scholarship – celebrating our strong partnerships with leading universities across the world these Scholarships are available to postgraduate taught master’s applicants who have completed undergraduate or postgraduate education at a Bath Spa University partner institution and are worth £5,000.

–P ostgraduate Overseas Scholarship – awarded on the basis of academic merit, the award is worth £1,000 and the number available is unlimited.

– E arly Payment Bursary – worth £500 for postgraduate taught master’s applicants who do not hold any other Scholarship from Bath Spa University. Applicants must pay the full tuition fee before the stated deadline (for September/October entry: 1st September; for January/ February entry: 1st November).

You will be required to pay a tuition fee deposit as part of your acceptance of studies. You can either pay your full tuition fee in one payment or take advantage of an instalment plan which spreads the cost.

Further information about all the international scholarships can be found at www.bathspa.ac.uk/ international-students/scholarships Useful websites Government information www.gov.uk/browse/education Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk/funding_ postgraduate_study.htm Findamasters www.findamasters.com

** Y ou must pass directly to a master’s degree from either your third year of undergraduate study or upon completion of a PGCE/teaching qualification at Bath Spa University. It is not available to graduates from any other institution or for students who took a break between graduating and beginning their master’s course (other than the usual summer vacation). ** T here is no fee reduction available for teacher education qualifications, such as the PGCE.

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Welcome TO OUR international students Leaving your own country to study in the UK is a big step, but you will be assured of a friendly welcome and plenty of support at Bath Spa University.

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Studying at Bath Spa University gives you the opportunity to join students from over 40 countries, gain a globally-recognised qualification in a highly-reputed university, experience first-class student support services and enjoy living and studying in one of the UK’s most desirable cities.

Studying in the UK British education has a long tradition of quality and excellence and is renowned for being the most outstanding across the globe.

Academic quality and rigour are at the heart of UK degrees and UK graduates are highly valued.

A UK degree gives you wide scope to develop academically. Independent thought, self-discipline, critical thinking, research and analysis, time and project management, and oral and written communication are just some of the skills that are crucial to success.

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By studying in a multi-cultural country, you join an alumni base that has truly changed the world. Heads of state, business gurus and influencers from the creative and cultural industries, all of which are part of the global economy have graduated from UK universities.

No institution can call itself a ‘university’ unless it has been approved by a Royal Charter and the Privy Council. UK universities must adhere to strict criteria assessed by the UK Government’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). You are assured of the highest standards at all times.

Advice and support Our dedicated International Relations Team understand that leaving your country to study in the UK can be both an exciting and challenging process.

We also appreciate that it will take time for you to adjust to your new

surroundings and feel settled. We will be here from the very start to help, support and guide you during your time with us. We are sure that in coming to Bath Spa University you will have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience both in your academic studies and broader student experience.

Throughout your application we will take great care to make sure you have all the information and support you need to start your studies here confidently. This includes advice on the admissions process, English language proficiency, visa and immigration, pre-departure and travel advice, accommodation and any other information you might need.

During your studies you will receive first-class support, including the services of student services, a dedicated peer mentor, the Writing and Learning Centre for English language and study skills support.

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Accommodation When you are studying outside of your home country, there is nothing more important than where you will live. You can choose between a range of accommodation at Bath Spa University. It is advisable to apply for student accommodation as soon as possible in order to secure your home.

Living costs, including accommodation, food, clothing, books, entertainment and travel in the UK is estimated to be £7,200 per 40-week academic year.

– On-campus halls of residence Newton Park campus houses students in a variety of single, shared and ensuite study bedrooms, and 2014 sees the opening of an additional 561 luxury ensuite residences.

– Off-campus halls of residence Charlton Court and Waterside Court are located just a short 10 minute bus journey from the Newton Park campus. A mere 20 minute walk to Bath’s city centre, the residences benefit from having restaurants, bars and shops close by.

– Homestay – this is a great way to get to know local people and experience a new culture as you stay with a local family in their own home. Homestay hosts are located in the Bath area and are inspected by our accommodation team to ensure they are safe, secure and close to local amenities and transport links.

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– I ndependent housing – for students who prefer independent living, our accommodation office has a number of houses in the private sector that are suitable for students wanting to live within small friendship groups.

Language requirements If English is not your first language you will need a recognised English language qualification. For postgraduate study, the proficiency level is IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL ibt 90, or ibt 100 for MA Creative Writing.

Other recognised English language qualifications are accepted. Students who score less than the English Language entry requirement will be offered an opportunity to join Bath Spa University’s bespoke English Language Pre-sessional course. If you score IELTS 6 or equivalent you will be invited to attend our 6-week presessional course, prior to your degree course in September. If you score IELTS 5.5 or you will be invited to attend our 12-week pre-sessional course.

Student life In addition to the activities and facilities run by the Students’ Union (see page 07) the International Relations Office offers an exciting social programme for all international students. Events have included a trip to London, movie nights, sporting events, cultural visits and creative activities.

There are regular events and students are encouraged to take an active role.

How to apply Bath Spa University aims to make the application process as straightforward as possible. You can apply direct to the university. There is no application fee and you can complete the application online. You can send copies of your documents by email and once you have submitted your full application, it is automatically sent to our dedicated international admissions team.

Further information Bath Spa University has dedicated webpages especially for international students where you will find further information on entry requirements, fees and funding, visits to your country and all aspects of international student life. www.bathspa.ac.uk/international The International Relations Office is here to help you every step of the way and we look forward to hearing from you T: +44 (0)1225 875777 E: international@bathspa.ac.uk

International Student Profile Brittany McComas, MA Scriptwriting — “Before coming to Bath Spa I was a professional actor and singer.

I recorded in Nashville TN, and I even worked for Disney. I have a BFA in Theatre from West Virginia University. After an independent study in the US with playwright Frank Gagliano, I thought Bath Spa to be the perfect place to further my education in scriptwriting.

Bath Spa is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The faculty and administration made me feel at home here, and I knew I would receive a well rounded education in scriptwriting. The tutors are amazing, and they don’t spoon feed you. In the industry of writing, you can’t expect jobs to fall in your lap. The course has taught me to make contacts and to go out and find everything I am looking for. Thus far it has already helped my career in ways that I never thought possible.

Bath Spa offers an immense selection of things to do when you are not studying; from donating a day on the weekend to charity; participating in the Bath festivals; to sports; the Student’s Union nights; or filming a television series with industry professionals. I loved every minute I spent at Bath Spa.”

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Research Degrees Work at research degree level is one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences in higher education. It involves direct engagement with a chosen field of study and, through this, the chance to explore ideas and problems in considerable depth, and innovative ways.

Successful completion of an MPhil or a PhD represents the fulfilment of a person’s intellectual potential and a major life achievement.

At Bath Spa University our research focus is on creativity, culture and enterprise with established strengths in: – Art & Design – Music – Performing Arts – English – History – Creative Writing – Education – Psychology Bath Spa offers opportunities for supervised, original research leading to the degrees of MPhil and PhD. The University has research activity across all of its academic schools with particular strengths, as measured in the independent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE2008 – see www.rae.ac.uk), in Art and Design, English and Creative Writing, History, Music, and Psychology. All 10 subject areas entered in RAE2008 (Biological Sciences, Geography, Psychology, Education, English and Creative Writing, Study of Religions, History, Art and Design, and Communication, Cultural and Media Studies) were judged to be contributing internationally recognised research (2* and above).

In five areas (Music, Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Art and Design, History and English) some of the research was awarded a worldleading rating (4*).

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Where there are a number of academic staff and doctoral researchers working together around common themes the University has approved Research Centres and Research Groups. The University particularly welcomes PhD enquiries from potential applicants whose research may complement that of the Centres and Groups. Potential PhD applicants should also visit the University’s PhD opportunities webpage www.bathspa.ac.uk/research

West and Wales AHRC funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) of eight universities covering PhD provision across humanities, languages and creative arts. This highly selective scheme will fund some PhD studentships from 2014/15.

Students can choose to work from one institution or opt for co-supervision from across the DTP. For further details please visit www.bathspa.ac.uk/graduate-school

GRADUATE SCHOOL Bath Spa organises its research degree programme through the Graduate School, based at the University’s Corsham Court campus. The Graduate School works closely with other Schools and all research supervisors.

It also provides training, funding for seminars/symposiums and a travel conference fund for students presenting papers at conferences.

Every research student can expect close, experienced supervision and access to good library resources. In turn, they are expected to demonstrate consistent progress in their work and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Study can be on either a full-time or part-time basis. The University expects all its research students to engage with the wider research environment within the University and beyond.

Working on your PhD Bath Spa provides a lively research environment in which to study.

The University is big enough to offer variety and diversity; yet small enough for a personal approach. There is space here to think, create and move forward. There is also the opportunity to work with academics who are not just authoritative, but also passionate about their subject.

Arts & Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership Bath Spa is a member of the South

– Every research student can expect close, experienced supervision and access to good library resources.

– Work at research degree level is one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences in higher education.

– Big enough to offer variety and diversity; yet small enough for a personal approach.

– Research students wishing to pursue an academic career can take the University’s Higher Education Academy (HEA) accredited PG Cert in Professional Learning in Higher Education at no extra cost.

Researcher Development Programme The University was awarded the HR Excellence in Research award in January 2012, and this award reflects the University’s current and on-going commitments to maintaining an active research portfolio.

As part of its commitment to support the career development of research staff (which at Bath Spa includes PhD students, contract research staff and all academic staff), the University draws on the work of Vitae, especially its Researcher Development Framework (RDF) , to support the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in HEIs. More information can be found at www.vitae.ac.uk

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The RDF articulates the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of successful researchers and encourages them to aspire to excellence through achieving higher levels of development, and is used as a model of good practice by RCUK, HEFCE, QAA and the EU. The RDF is a comprehensive new approach to enhancing the careers of researchers. It was developed by and for researchers, in consultation with academic and non-academic employers. The courses available to Bath Spa staff and graduate students through the Centre for Teaching and Learning Development and the Graduate School have been mapped against these descriptors, allowing staff to use the RDF to identify personal and professional development opportunities in the area of research skills.

ASSESSMENT METHODS A research degree is examined through the presentation of a thesis and through a viva voce examination. For more details about the requirements, please visit the Graduate School

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website, and especially the Handbook to be found there: www.bathspa.ac.uk/graduate-school The word length requirement for an MPhil in science or art and design is 20,000 words. For a PhD it is 40,000 words. In humanities, social science and education the word length requirement is a maximum of 40,000 for an MPhil and 80,000 for a PhD. It is possible to submit creative work as part of the thesis, in which case the word requirement is adjusted.

The creative and written elements of the thesis are carefully related. It is expected that the written element will set the creative work in its relevant theoretical, historical, critical or design context.

REGISTRATION PERIOD MPhil Full-time: – Maximum: 36 months – Minimum: 18 months Part-time: – Maximum: 48 months – Minimum: 30 months PhD Full-time: – Maximum: 60 months – Minimum: 24 months Part-time: – Maximum: 84 months – Minimum: 36 months ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants would normally as a minimum hold a first or upper second class honours degree from a UK HEI, or its equivalent. A relevant master’s degree is also preferred. Applicants should note that they will normally be required to undertake research training as part of their studies unless they can demonstrate equivalent prior training (eg through a relevant Master’s programme). Students register as an Advanced Postgraduate in the first instance. Application for formal registration for either the degree of PhD or MPhil takes place within six months, subject to a detailed and satisfactory proposal.

International students who do not have English as their first language may have to undertake an IELTS or

TOEFL language test. The minimum accepted standard would be 6.5 on the IELTS scale. A higher standard for admission may be required in some fields.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES All potential candidates are encouraged to discuss their proposed field of interest with the School or Department concerned before making a formal application.

Please contact the Graduate School (graduateschoolapplications@ bathspa.ac.uk) if you are not certain who you should approach. Details about entry procedures are given on the Graduate School website at www.bathspa.ac.uk/graduate-school Application forms are available from the University website referenced above or by contacting graduateschoolapplications@bathspa. ac.uk. All applications must be accompanied by copies of academic certificates; evidence of English Language ability if applicable; a copy of your passport and where applicable visa; a photograph (as JPEG); the names of two academic referees and a sample of written work.

ENQUIRIES Please contact the Graduate School, preferably by e-mail in the first instance (graduateschoolenquiries@ bathspa.ac.uk) or via the other contact details given on the Graduate School website at: www.bathspa.ac.uk/graduate-school

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School of Art and Design MA Fashion Portfolio *

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* Please note: The running of this course is subject to final approval A number of new postgraduate Art and Design programmes are currently being developed this year to start in October 2014. For further information about these please visit www.bathspa.ac.uk/pgrad MA Brand and Advertising MA Investigating Craft/Fashion Design MA Visual Communication with specialist routes in Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography

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MA Fashion Portfolio

OVERVIEW Awards MA (Award Title)

This course provides you with an environment to work both collaboratively and independently within a portfolio of fashion subjects, which include film, illustration, journalism, photography and styling specialisms.

Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) (Award Title) Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) (Award Title) length Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years location Sion Hill, Newton Park and Corsham Court campuses

You will develop business and entrepreneurial skills to underpin your future career and you will also further your intellectual enquiry through a Research Methods module.

Knowledge is deepened through specialist projects and learning opportunities, enabling you to define your individual direction for a professional creative outcome.

You have access to a wide range of specialist facilities and the experience of dedicated academic staff and visiting professionals.

Defining Practice: – Film – Illustration – Journalism – Photography – Styling

Course structure and content If studying full-time you will undertake 60 credits of modules over each trimester. In part-time mode you will undertake 30 credits of modules over a trimester.

You will begin the course with the module in ‘Research Methods 1’.

This will enable you to contextualise and describe your intentions for developing your own practice in one of the specialist subject areas within the Fashion Portfolio – Film, Illustration, Journalism, Photography and Styling. In the studio practice module ‘Establishing Skills and Identity’, you will work within your subject area and the associated facilities. You will then undertake ‘Research Methods 2’, which is aimed at developing relevant skills needed for a creative career, and further your studio practice in the ‘Defining Practice’ module. For the final 60 credits you will undertake the ‘Final Master’s Project’. This allows you to develop a body of work leading to a publication or an exhibition.

TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES Teaching methods will include: – Studio engagement – Technical demonstrations – Practical workshop introductions – Taught practical sessions – Directed or self-directed projects – Active participation through seminars, group work and directed learning – Engagement in using both hand and digital processes – Lecture series – Individual and group tutorials – Study trips and gallery visits – Personal presentation, display and documentation of work – Self-directed research and study activities

Modules Trimester 1 Research Methods 1: Contextual Research and Creating Narratives Establishing Skills and Identity: – Film – Illustration – Journalism – Photography – Styling Trimester 2 Research Methods 2: Defining Audience, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Business Development and Promotional Skills

Trimester 3 Final Masters Project in: – Fashion Photography – Fashion Styling – Fashion Illustration – Fashion Film – Fashion Journalism

You will receive extensive personal support from friendly and caring staff, good practical and theoretical education, extensive workshop facilities and availability of careers advice and support.

STAFF/TUTORS Kerry Curtis MA (RCA) is the Head of Department for Fashion, Textiles and Three Dimensional Design. As a practicing Textile Designer, specialising in embroidery, she has worked for many international Fashion Houses including Valentino, Alberta Ferretti and Nina Ricci. Kerry continues to work as a consultant for fashion brands. Other projects have included creating pieces for music videos, illustrations, styling and exhibition curation.

to developing the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course here at Bath. She has experience within differing levels of the market from high end to high street. As a Design Director, Louise has managed and directed design and product development teams in the UK and overseas.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course will prepare students for the following careers: – Fashion Photographer – Fashion Stylist – Fashion Illustrator – Fashion Filmmaker – Fashion Journalist ASSESSMENT METHODS The PG Cert is assessed by studio exhibition and/or portfolio presentation with a marketing report. The PG Dip involves a written report including market analysis of your chosen product field. Practical work is presented by studio work and/or portfolio. For the MA you will present a cohesive body of creative work, supported by written work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Admission is normally based on a good undergraduate degree in a design or media discipline together with an interview. Applicants with a good honours degree in a related discipline and/or with relevant work experience will also be considered. To help applicants – especially those from overseas – to decide if this course is appropriate for them, it is advisable to contact the Course Director prior to application.

Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Fashion Industry focus Practice-led subject approach Research and business skills Collaborative learning Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Kerry Curtis Please note: The running of this course is subject to final approval

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MA Curatorial Practice This innovative course benefits from collaborative relationships with museums and galleries of national and international significance, notably the Holburne Museum, Bath; Spike Island, Bristol; Arnolfini, Bristol; and Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery.

It covers a wide range of curatorial approaches, from management of the historical collection to creative curating of contemporary art, craft and design. The course takes a broad view of curatorial practice and the programme includes consideration of activities in the private domain of the domestic interior, and in virtual reality, as well as commercial treatments, such as shop window display.

Course structure and content The course is offered in both full and part-time modes. It is normally one year (three trimesters) in duration in full-time mode or six trimesters in part-time mode. The first two trimesters comprise taught sessions and assessed projects, while the Master’s Project in the final part of the course is by negotiated project. Completion of the first two modules on the course leads to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate, and completion of the first four modules leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma. Subsequent completion of the MA double module leads to the award of MA Curatorial Practice.

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Modules Research Methodologies Part one introduces generic research methodologies with part two considering subject specific material, analysis and evaluation techniques.

The Role of the Curator The Role of the Curator considers the changing role of the curator and the ‘politics’ of curating. It addresses developments in critical theory and their impact on curatorial practices and includes topics such as representing communities, ethnicities, gender issues, ‘interventions’, gallery learning, the ‘post-museum’ and creative curating.

Collections and Collecting This element of the course considers private activities in the domestic interior, as well as public collections and their management. It covers material culture, the urge to collect, the collection as shrine, oral history and its methods, object studies, research in the archiving and management of historical collections, with the collection at the Holburne Museum in Bath providing an important case study.

Cultures of Display The module looks at public and private modes of display. As well as considering a range of museum and gallery practices, it includes studies in domestic display, commercial display and digital display.

Master’s Project The Master’s Project is capable of accommodating a variety of approaches for assessment. Examples might include (but are not restricted to) the traditional written dissertation, perhaps drawing on historical or archival case studies, research into and/or curating of an exhibition in a particular venue, and forms of digital production, such as the construction of a museum or gallery specific website.

Teaching methods and resources The MA adopts a ‘practice-led’ approach; while some sessions are delivered by university academics at the Corsham Court Centre, others are delivered by our collaborators and relate to particular case studies or collections. There are field trips to museums and galleries in

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Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Curatorial Practice Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Curatorial Practice length MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MA part-time: 6 trimesters PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters

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Location You will be registered in the School of Art and Design and have access to all Art and Design related facilities on the Sion Hill campus.

The MA base is at Corsham Court, our campus for postgraduate practice and research.

Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Collaborative relationships with museums and galleries.

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Access to in-house museum and gallery archives and specialised libraries for research study.

Opportunities to curate exhibitions.

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the Bath/Bristol area and opportunities to work alongside museum and gallery professionals on selected in-house activities. ‘Real life’ projects can be pursued in response to assessment assignments, especially in relation to the final ‘Master’s Project’ double module.

Assessment methods You will be assessed in a variety of ways in order to determine: – The ability to deal with complex issues in the area of curatorial practice history, theory and context, effectively employing skills in analysis and synthesis as necessary.

– The ability to independently plan and implement research activities in the subject fields of curatorial practice, demonstrating professionalism, self-direction and originality.

– The ability to effectively propose and curate exhibitions, drawing on research and understanding.

– The ability to initiate and contribute to debate and discussion in relation to curatorial practice.

– The capacity to advance knowledge, learning and skills in the subject fields of curatorial practice.

Entry requirements Admission is normally based on a good undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline together with an interview.

Applicants with a good honours degree in a related discipline and/or with relevant work experience will also be considered. Overseas applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications and statement included in the application form. To help applicants – especially those from overseas – to decide if this course is appropriate for them, it is advisable to contact the Course Director prior to application.

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Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk COURSE DIRECTOr Professor Mike Tooby

Career opportunities Typical career destinations include: – Curatorial work in museums and galleries – Freelance curatorship – Galleries/Arts administration – Public Art – Critical writing, such as exhibition reviews and catalogue essays 04 Detail of ‘Spoiled’ by Elaine Wilson 05 Detail from ‘Provenance’ curated by Angela Cockayne 06 Detail of ‘Pieces of Russia’ exhibition at the BRLSI in Bath curated by students from MA Curatorial Practice 07 Detail of ‘Shards’ installation in Bath School of Art and Design gallery 08 Detail of exhibition by Sue Bradley 09 Detail of ‘Spoiled’ by Elaine Wilson

Student Profile Nicol Phillips MA Curatorial Practice, 2012 — “I chose this course as it had lots of practical curating opportunities and useful links with contemporary organisations such as the Arnolfini and Spike Island in Bristol.

I especially liked the field trips we undertook to art museums and art centres to speak with their curators.

I particularly liked the campuses at the University; Sion Hill is vibrant and inspiring and Corsham Court is beautiful, and the bowling alley is a great potential exhibition space.

This course will hopefully broaden my career opportunities. It has given me more confidence and focus in my curatorial practice, which in turn has become more specialised.”

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MA Design: Ceramics Ceramics aims to develop individual abilities within the subject, whether through practice or historical or theoretical study. Approaches range from sculpture and installation through to studio ceramics and design for products.

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The course is distinctive in offering you the opportunity to specialise in ceramics as a medium allied to a breadth of possibilities, and establishing negotiated individual modes of practice.

Course structure and content The MA Design programme has two routes: Ceramics, and Fashion and Textiles. The programme shares common principles in terms of its philosophy and research, particularly with regard to research methodologies, but acknowledges the diversity of individual design disciplines that collectively contribute so much to the cultural and economic life of 21st century society.

The course is offered in both full and part-time modes. It is normally one year (three trimesters) in duration in full-time mode or six trimesters in part-time mode. The first two trimesters comprise taught sessions and assessed projects, while the Master’s Project in the final part of the course is by negotiated project only. Completion of the first two modules on the course lead to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate, and completion of the first four modules leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma. Subsequent completion of the MA double module leads to the award of MA Design: Ceramics.

In the first trimester you will undertake a module in research methodologies in conjunction with students from other design disciplines.

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01 A manda Cornelius ‘Blue Story’, porcelain, 2013 02 Jane King, ‘Untitled’, earthenware and acrylic paint, 2012 (photography credit: Andrew Rose) 03 Taz Pollard ‘Baluster jug’, earthenware, rubber handle, cable ties, 2013 04 Taz Pollard ‘Modern Apothecary’, earthenware, plastic drink bottles, rubber solution, electrical tape, 2013 05 Alley Shanks ‘Airhead 1’ , porcelain and steel, 2013 06 Taz Pollard ‘Tremor’, earthenware, 2012 07 Jo Taylor, ‘Black Form’, stoneware, 2012

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You will also be establishing and initiating your studio based creative practice through individual and group tutorials and critiques. This teaching will cover issues of technique together with aesthetic and design ideas and their interpretation and context within contemporary practice. This approach to studio work will be further developed in the second trimester, alongside an individual analysis of the relevant theoretical, cultural and social context for your work. The four modules taken in the first two trimesters lead to the postgraduate diploma (PG Dip).

The final trimester, leading to the MA, comprises an individually negotiated and self-initiated body of work building on the knowledge and skills already acquired. You will be supervised by tutorial through to completion. The project will be selected from options giving an emphasis either to individual expression or a more design-based approach.

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Distance learning route Students may opt to take some or all of the modules on this course by distance learning. Teaching and tutorial support will be delivered via a combination of computer-based learning and campus visits, with assessment matched to the particular interests and needs of individual students.

This route is open to all students on the course. You may pursue both practice based and/or historical approaches to the study of ceramics by this means. The route will be of particular interest to those geographically distant from Bath, or who would find attending campus regularly difficult. The technology used is simple and accessible. You will need access to a computer linked to the internet as materials are delivered through a standard web browser. We welcome enquiries from anyone interested in this option, and will be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Modules Research Methodologies This module is intended to provide students with a strong sense of methodological purpose when thinking in, through and about their practice. Research Methodologies will outline established models of academic enquiry, both practical and intellectual, proposing ways to gather, analyse and communicate a wide range of data and ideas.

Initiating Creative Practice A practice module, where students produce work based upon a programme negotiated and agreed with staff, designed to set an agenda and working plan.

Developing Creative Practice A practice module, where students make work based on visual research on a programme negotiated and agreed with staff to develop studio work, awareness and understanding of relevant concepts.

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Analysis of Contemporary Context A module where the practitioner engages in a contextual consideration of their work by referring to cultural, critical, theoretical and historical perspectives employing advanced research methods alongside development of a proposed programme for the final MA module.

Advanced Studio Practice You are expected to submit a comprehensive body of creative ceramic work which meets the agreed objectives, accompanied by documentation of visual and other research. It should include a written evaluation of the ‘journey’ and outcomes of your project, and aspirations for future developments.

Teaching methods and resources Theoretical elements will be delivered as a concurrent contextualisation of your practical work along with study of the relevant research methodologies. In this way your practical work is firmly based in the theoretical and critical awareness of its context and potential market.

Specialist Ceramics facilities include clay prep, throwing, plaster mouldmaking and slip casting workshops, 3D digital processes workshop including rapid prototyping and digital transfer printing, an excellent glaze laboratory and a range of electric

and gas-fired kilns all with dedicated specialist technical support. Ceramics students have workspaces in well equipped studios at Sion Hill campus.

Students also have access to university wide workshops in woodwork, metalwork, photography, Audio Visual studio, silkscreen, etching and litho, sculpture casting and plastics, as well as the specialist Art and Design library.

Tutors – Jane Gibson Mdes RCA (design and ceramic production and curating) – Keith Harrison MA RCA (time-based installation) – Nick Lees MA Cardiff (tableware, ceramic sculpture, critical writing) – Connor Wilson MA Cardiff (history and theory) – Kerry Curtis MA RCA These staff will be supported by an extensive team of visiting part-time staff, whose wide range of expertise is available on a regular basis. There are also three to four Masterclasses each year.

– Alice Mara MA (ceramic print) – Simon Hulbert MA (gallerist, potter) – Penny Grist BA (printmaking) – Aimee Lax MA (ceramics/drawing) – Luke Haslam-Jones (ceramics/glaze technology) – Sasha Wardell MA (Masterclass) – Professor Takeshi Yasuda (Masterclass)

– Anna Barlow (Masterclass) – Neil Brownsword (Masterclass) – Carol McNicol (Masterclass)

Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Design: Ceramics

Career opportunities Typical career destinations include exhibiting, ceramic design and museum work, arts administration, public art and research.

Length MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year)

Assessment methods The four taught modules in trimesters 1 and 2 are assessed through studio exhibition of work with a supporting statement, or the presentation of a document, accompanied in both cases by evidence of appropriate research. The final module for the MA is assessed through exhibition or exposition, according to the nature of the work, of all work for the module or a record of it, addressing the issues agreed in the initial proposal. There are no written examinations.

Entry requirements Admission is normally based on a good undergraduate degree in ceramics or equivalent experience.

Successful applicants will have a BA (Hons) degree in Ceramics or equivalent experience. This could include a first degree in other disciplines together with subsequent studio practice. The key is the potential of the candidate, in the view of the interview panel, to successfully complete the programme.

Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Design: Ceramics

MA part-time: 6 trimesters (2 calendar years) PG Dip full-time: 1 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters Location Sion Hill campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features A studio based course for those who want to develop their individual practice in ceramics, supported by teaching in a wide range of specialist areas.

Distance learning route available.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Keith Harrison

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Student Profile Jo Taylor MA Design: Ceramics 2012 — “I have a BA in 3D Design: Ceramics, and before starting the MA I was teaching ceramics, as well as making and selling ceramic tableware. I wanted to move my practice on as it had become stale and this MA enabled me to do that. I particularly liked the fact that the studios were much larger than other universities and were also readily available, with a good range of equipment on offer.

It gave me freedom to explore practice. This qualification will better position me in a competitive teaching market and will also give me more credibility and confidence as an artist. If you are considering this course be prepared to use all the facilities available as an independent learner, this way you will get the most from all there is on offer.”

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MA Design: Fashion and Textiles Fashion and Textiles aims to develop the creative process for designers in conjunction with valuable marketing and business skills.

The course is aimed at ambitious designers, designer-makers or textile artists who wish to develop opportunities within the profession and who may wish to set up on their own or with others in small teams.

Course structure and content The MA Design programme has two routes: Ceramics, and Fashion and Textiles. The programmes share common principles in terms of philosophy and research, particularly with regard to research methodologies, but acknowledge the diversity of individual design disciplines that collectively contribute so much to the cultural and economic life of 21st century society.

The course is offered in both full and part-time modes. It is normally one year (three trimesters) in duration in full-time mode or two years (six trimesters) in part-time mode. The first two trimesters comprise taught sessions and assessed projects, while the Master’s Project in the final part of the course is by negotiated project only. Completion of the first two modules on the course leads to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate, and completion of the first four modules leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma. Subsequent completion of the MA double module leads to the award of MA Design: Fashion and Textiles.

You will be introduced to research skills and methods, product development, design management and methods, with marketing and business skills. The emphasis of the course is learning how best to present ideas, and where and how to place them in the market.

The course is developed through seminars, lectures, tutorials, visiting speakers, group critiques, market research and personal research.

You are encouraged to trial a product in the market. This may be through first hand experience, or through working with studios and agents (for designers), shops and craft markets (for designer makers), or with galleries or public spaces (for textile artists).

Students propose a route of study through the course to explore and research a chosen area (or areas) of textiles in knit, print, weave, embroidery, mixed-media or surface-engineering for fashion or interiors, fashion design or applied/textile art.

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Modules Research Methodologies Part One introduces generic methodologies with Part Two considering subject specific data retrieval analysis and evaluation techniques.

The Development of Product, Market Research and Product Ideas Developing ideas technically and aesthetically, undertaking in-depth investigation into process and researching the market.

Marketing Skills Marketing and business skills – developing an understanding of marketing requirements for textile designers, designer-makers and artists.

Product Sampling and Development and Research Initial product sampling techniques and investigation. Developing and progressing ideas to enable the creation of new products. Range planning.

Teaching methods and resources The first trimester (PG Cert) consists of two modules. Research Methodologies is delivered through a taught programme of lectures, seminars, group critiques, and assignments.

You will also negotiate a programme of study for the Product, Market Research and Product Ideas module.

The emphasis at this level is on ideas.

During the second trimester (PG Dip) you will take two modules: Marketing Skills comprises of lectures, seminars and research; while the Product Sampling and Development and Research is negotiated by each student. The final trimester, leading to the MA, involves a negotiated study which you will propose. This Master’s Project will be research based resulting in a body of work for final exhibition and assessment.

Specialist facilities include computing suites with over 70 Apple Macs, as well as flatbed and transparency scanners.

There is a recently re-equipped digital media studio. Fashion and Textiles students benefit from specialist studio spaces for both digital and screen printing, knitting, weaving, embroidery, laser cutting and pattern cutting, using

the latest digital technology for CAD/ CAM. All students have access to workshops in photography, sound and video, etching and litho, as well as the specialist Art and Design library.

Tutors – Tim Parry-Williams (Course Leader) is a practicing weaver, designer, consultant and curator with international experience.

– Frances Turner is Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Skills whose experience incorporates all aspects of fashion and textile design, buying and marketing.

– Kerry Curtis is Head of the Department of Fashion, Textiles and Three Dimensional Design. She has extensive experience in working for international design houses.

– Amanda Goode, Senior Lecturer, is a practicing maker, colourist and stylist with broad experience in exhibiting and selling to a European market.

These staff will be supported by a team of other internal and visiting lecturers.

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Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Design: Fashion and Textiles Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Design: Fashion and Textiles Length MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MA part-time: 6 trimesters (2 calendar years) PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters Location Sion Hill and Corsham Court campuses Fees Please see page 12 for full details

Career opportunities The main aim of the course is for students to identify their own employment opportunities. Other possibilities may include textile design, product or fashion design, retail or sales and marketing opportunities, teaching, trend prediction and promotion, or further research in industry or education, and exhibiting in galleries as a textile artist.

The main aim of the course is for students to identify and develop their own employment opportunities.

Other possibilities may include textile design, product or fashion design, retail or sales and marketing opportunities, teaching, trend prediction and promotion, further research in industry or education, and/or exhibiting in galleries as a textile artist.

Assessment methods The PG Cert is assessed by studio exhibition and/or portfolio presentation with a marketing report.

The PG Dip involves a written report including market analysis of your chosen product field. Practical work is presented by studio work and/or portfolio. For the MA you will present a cohesive body of creative work, supported by written work.

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Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact:

Entry requirements Admission is normally based on a good undergraduate degree in a design or media discipline together with an interview. Applicants with a good honours degree in a related discipline and/or with relevant work experience will also be considered. To help applicants – especially those from overseas – to decide if this course is appropriate for them, it is advisable to contact the Course Director prior to application.

01 Frances Bayliss: ‘Ceylon collection’ Leather handbags, Digital embroidery/die cut leather 02 Joy Merron: ‘Sylvan Drift’, Laser cut acrylic and nylon thread, constructed and knotted 03 Sam Onyechi: Interior fabrics/ Lighting collection 2013 (Digitally printed textiles) 04 Mayumi Kaneko: Lighting collection 2013 (Handwoven paper textiles) 05 Anna Gravelle: ‘Tuft & Stitch’ Tufted poufs, Digital and screen print

Student Profile Bronwen Gwillim MA Design: Fashion and Textiles 2012–14 — “I’ve been working for the past 12 years as a public art consultant and a surface designer for health sector building developments. My specialism is in integrating art and interior design within hospitals and coming up with schemes that offer both comfort and inspiration for patients when they most need it.

I chose this course as I love working with materials such as glass, wood and metal and I wanted to learn more about how I could combine these materials with digital print to create new surfaces. I’ve found that a ‘textiles’ approach to design offers a good mix of hands-on painting and drawing combined with CAD skills.

I chose Bath Spa University as Bath was fairly local and I knew other people who had done the course. It had helped them clarify how they wanted to take their work forward at a midway point in their careers.

The Sion Hill campus is wonderful; green, fresh and peaceful. I love the friendly welcome you get when you walk in, then looking out the studio windows through the trees and out across the city. The facilities, the library and the technicians are great and you can use equipment in all the departments. During the summer, MA students have a whole trimester with the facilities to themselves when it’s quiet and there’s lots of space to think.

I am currently in my second year of the part-time route, and although the qualification will certainly add to my CV, for me it’s more the investment of time in my practice that’s important. The MA provides a space to step back and question what you are doing, and why, and to renew your confidence and conviction in yourself as a designer. ”

T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Tim Parry-Williams

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MA Fine Art Fine Art is a wide ranging field of activity, from painting to electronic and live art, and has grown rapidly in recent years to become a key cultural factor as demonstrated by the growth in the audience for art and in the media attention it attracts.

Lisa Lefevre, Deirdre Nelson, Sally O-Reilly, Simon Pope, Audrey Reynolds, Karin Ruggaber, Barry Schwabsky, Helen Sear, Mike Stubbs, Xa Sturgis, David Ward, Paul Winstanley, Clare Woods, Richard Woods.

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Assessment methods At the end of each trimester the modules completed are assessed by internal staff, moderated by an external examiner. Assessment of each stage of the studio element of the course is by exhibition and all related materials and the research modules are assessed by an oral/ visual presentation made by the student of their practitioner ‘position’ at the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma stage.

Entry requirements A good first degree in Fine Art or its equivalent in terms of learning or experience. Fundamentally you will be selected on your ability, as demonstrated in a portfolio and interview, to succeed on the course.

The MA is a studio-based programme dealing with the whole range of Fine Art, from painting and sculpture to video and live art, each supported by good facilities and taught by nationally and internationally practicing artists and including discussion of artists’ practice, exhibiting and curating.

Course structure and content This studio-based programme is designed to develop your individual creative potential in a critically challenging Fine Art environment.

Through a critical understanding of your own practice and a developed knowledge of the discourses that surround your chosen idiom you will to be able to communicate effectively in your studio practice and in written and spoken presentations.

The course focuses on your own emerging practice and how it is situated in the world of contemporary art practice and the critical and changing world debates that surround artists’ practice today.

You will work with practitioners of national and international standing to establish and develop the core concerns of your practice across a whole range of Fine Art practices.

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The programme runs for 45 weeks and is delivered as three 15-week trimesters – October to January, February to June and June to September and is offered in both full-time and part-time mode.

Teaching methods and resources An individual programme, negotiated with staff, will re-establish and then develop your work to professional, exhibiting level. Progress is guided by both scheduled and optional individual tutorials, and group critiques of work.

The context for studio work is informed and clarified by a programme of seminars and discussions which set out a wide range of practice, both in terms of individual artists’ work and contemporary museum, gallery, exhibiting and curating activity.

Study visits occur on a regular basis – there are more than five study visits to London and/or other UK cities each year between October and June, as well as optional participation in overseas study visits. Recent visits have been to Rome, Istanbul, Berlin and Paris.

You will be supported by excellent workshop facilities and related technical expertise from across all departments of Bath School of Art

and Design as well as the specialist Art and Design library at Sion Hill.

Academic staff and visiting lecturers – Roger Clarke – Professor Dexter Dalwood – Robert Fearns – Natasha Kidd – Andrea Medjesi Jones – Professor Maria Lalic – Rosie Snell – Ed Whittaker – Mariele Neudecker – Andrew Southall – Professor Mike Tooby – Professor Gavin Turk – Camilla Wilson – John Wood These staff will be supported by a team of visiting lecturers, who in recent years have included: Anthony Bond, Mel Brimfield, James Brooks, Glenn Brown, Ian Brown, John Chilver, Mathieu Copeland, Martin Creed, Andrew Cross, Stuart Cumberland, Charles Danby, Matt Darbyshire, Graham Dolphin, Marcia Farquhar, Stewart Geddes, Anne Graham, Andrew Grassie, Alexis Harding, Katrine Hjelde, Rob Holyhead, Melanie Jackson, Tania Kovats, Rob Leech,

Career opportunities Bath Fine Art graduates from BA and MA courses have worked and exhibited widely as professional artists, had work purchased by the Tate and other institutions, represented the UK in exhibitions such as the São Paulo Biennale and have been nominated for the Turner Prize. Graduates work as curators and gallery professionals in public and private galleries and for arts councils and organisations, and write for journals. The Artist Teacher Scheme has been a consistent and successful route for artist teachers to the programme and that a number of graduates return to teaching or become lecturers.

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Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Fine Art Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Fine Art length MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MA part-time: 6 trimesters (2 calendar years) PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters Location Sion Hill and Dartmouth Avenue campuses Fees Please see page 12 for full details

Student Profile Lydia Halcrow, MA Fine Art 2010 — “I chose to do the Master of Fine Art at Bath Spa because of the reputation of the course and the tutors. Also being based in Bath was a big bonus and linked closely to my practice. I combined starting the course with a permanent move to the South West.

Bath Spa has some of the most beautiful and inspiring campuses of any university and the School of Art and Design has recently been refurbished with excellent facilities. I particularly liked the small size of the course, it meant it was more intimate with regular contact with tutors – not only the formal meetings, but some of my most valuable conversations were with tutors passing through the studio space. This was invaluable and something I think larger art schools might not provide. The visiting lecturers were great, as was the studio space – it meant I could work on huge canvases which was really liberating!

Since finishing the course I have been painting full time – working from an artist studio in Bristol. I have also been exhibiting work and developing my practice. Completing this course has given me credibility to apply for residencies, competitions and opportunities to exhibit.

I now have a network of artists that I met through the course – we get together and critique each other’s work, and put on shows together.

If you are considering doing the MA I would advise you to get together a strong portfolio of work, research other artists, and have an idea of how you want to develop your practice and what you want to get out of the course.”

Key features Studio work and contextual/ exhibition study taught by practising artists of national and international standing.

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Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk

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A selection of work from MA Fine Art students 01 Kristy Campbell 02 Adam Burton 03 Agnese Matteini 04 Vera Boele-Keimer 05 Inigo Rose 06 Lucy Francis 07 Melissa Wraxall 08 Lydia Halcrow

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MA Education: International Education

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MA Education: Leadership and Management

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MA Education: Learning Technology

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MA Professional Practice in Higher Education

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– MA Specific Learning Difficulties/ Dyslexia 45 – MA Education Studies

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Teacher Education

OVERVIEW

Postgraduate or Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Bath Spa University has a long tradition of Teacher Education dating back over 60 years. Created as Bath Teacher Training College in 1947, the University is now the largest provider of teacher education in the region.

‘Outstanding’ teacher education Bath Spa University has received a resounding endorsement for its Teacher Education programmes from the quality regulator Ofsted, achieving Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ across both Primary and Early Years and Secondary training. This confirms the University’s status as not only the best teacher training university in the South West, but among the very best in the country.

Teacher Education programmes In order to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS) and become a teacher you need to complete a teacher education programme. There are a number of options available at Bath Spa University so you can choose the one which most suits your needs.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) The PGCE programme has been planned and developed in partnership with schools and settings to provide high calibre new teachers to work in the 21st century education system.

We offer programmes in Primary and Early Years (3–7 age phase; 5–11 age phase; 7–11 age phase) and Secondary (11–16 age phase) in a range of subjects including art and design, computer science, design and technology, English, maths, modern languages, music, PE, RE, biology, chemistry, physics and physics with maths.

In addition, we offer Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses in maths and physics. These are ideal for graduates who are interested in teaching maths or physics but who may not have a degree in that subject.

They start in January 2014 for 28 weeks full-time and run prior to the chosen teacher education programme.

There are no course fees and applicants may receive a bursary of £5,600.

School Direct This is a one-year school-based training route for graduates. You form part of a school team from day one and there is an expectation that you will be employed at the school upon completion.

Teach First Bath Spa University works in partnership with education charity Teach First and the University of Bristol to train and support people with leadership potential to become inspirational teachers in schools in low income areas in Bristol, Gloucester and Swindon. Bath Spa University leads on educating primary teachers on this two-year programme.

Assessment Only If you are an experienced teacher with a degree, you can apply for a place on the Assessment Only (AO) route to qualified teacher status (QTS). You will demonstrate, through detailed evidence, that you already meet all of the standards for QTS without the need for any further training.

Troops to Teachers Funded by the Department for Education, this programme aims to support a smooth transition into the civilian workforce for those Service members who are exiting their military careers and are considering becoming a teacher.

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Awards Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) length The PGCE is one year full-time or 20 months part-time (Primary and Early Years (3–7 years) only) Location Hartham Park Fees For the latest information on fees and funding visit the Bath Spa website or contact the National College for Teaching and Leadership: www.teach.gov.uk T: 0800 389 2500 Applications Applications are made via UCAS Teacher Training where you can search and apply for teacher training programmes from 21 November 2013. www.ucas.com/teacher-training T: 0871 4680469 Enquiries To request a copy of our Teacher Education prospectus: www.bathspa.ac.uk/teaching E: teaching@bathspa.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1225 875875

Entry Requirements In order to apply for a teacher education programme you will need to have completed, or be in the final year of a UK degree (or an equivalent qualification). For Primary and Early Years programmes your degree can be in any subject. For Secondary programmes your degree normally needs to be in the subject you are applying to teach. For the majority of programmes you need to have achieved a second class honours degree at 2:2 or above.

For all programmes you need five GCSE passes at grade C or above (or recognised equivalents) including English and maths, and for Primary and Early Years programmes you will also need a science subject. In addition, for some Secondary programmes you are required to have an A-level in the subject.

Applicants will need to pass the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy, and must have registered to take these prior to being offered an interview. You will also be expected to have two weeks recent school experience.

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Student Profile Aaron Woodhouse PGCE Secondary Mathematics — “Before starting the PGCE I completed the Maths Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course (MEC), as my degree in Economics with Accountancy didn’t have enough maths content. This was an intense six months but it prepared me well for the PGCE that followed.

I have always wanted to be a teacher and have previous experience of working with children, for example, volunteering to help year 6 with their reading, working in summer camps in America, teaching English as a Foreign Language to Year 7 and 8 pupils in Shanghai. I choose Bath Spa University because it has a proven track record of teacher training and the MEC was extremely well run. I particularly liked the support and help given by tutors at university and mentors at both placement schools. I felt like they were really there to help me and make sure I achieve my best. To be a good teacher you need to be passionate about the subject and working with young people. You should also be highly organised and motivated. If you’ve not already got some experience of working with young people then it’s important to get some.”

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MA Education: Early Years This course will enable you to develop expertise in this growing area of education and become a specialist in promoting high quality practice in early years settings.

Early Years Education is now recognised globally as crucial for laying the foundation for lifelong learning and development. Critical aspects of social, emotional and cognitive development are established in the first five years of life emphasising the importance of this phase of education.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of how children develop and learn, along with the most effective ways to create an enabling learning environment. You will be introduced to different pedagogical approaches, including international perspectives, which will include a critical analysis of the role of the adult in supporting young children’s learning. The course incorporates various elective modules which will enhance your skills and insights into developing quality educational provision for young children.

Course structure and content The course is structured over three trimesters (thirds) and totals 180 credits (90 ECTS). It is available in campus-based mode, low-residency mode or online-only. You can start in September or February and will study for 60 credits per trimester. In your first trimester you will study the MA Education core module Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) plus your award core module (30 credits). In the second trimester you will study the core module Social Science Research (30 credits), plus two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation (60 credits) on a topic relevant to your award. If you take the low residency option, the face-to-face teaching of all modules will take place during two 2-week intensive blocks (typically in September and February).

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complex and globalised world where it is seen by many governments as a significant factor in economic growth and competition. You will learn how to question the policies and organisations involved in defining the purposes, content and outcomes of education.

Award Core Module: Early Childhood Care and Education (30 credits) updates and extends your critical knowledge and understanding of how young children develop and creates a foundation for all future learning and will develop your skills and expertise in creating high quality learning environments.

modules Trimester 1 In your first trimester you will study two compulsory core modules totalling 60 credits.

Trimester 2 In your second trimester you will study one compulsory core module, and two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. This will total 60 credits.

Core Module: Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) explores how education can be understood in a

Compulsory Core Module: Social Science Research (30 credits) sets educational research within the broader context of the social sciences

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and introduces a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and methods from which you can select the most appropriate for your dissertation.

Trimester 3 In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation on a topic relevant to your award.

Elective Modules: Outdoor Play and Learning (option 15 credits) supports you in leading and researching young children’s learning and development in the context of outdoor play and the Forest School experience.

Dissertation (60 credits) enables you to study and research an aspect of education theory, policy or practice in depth, guided by an expert to arrive at your own synthesis of a topic to take forward into your career.

Including Vulnerable Learners (option 15 credits) explores the wider issues of vulnerability and the concept of ‘inclusion’, particularly noting the socio-cultural influences that might impact on children and young people’s engagement with education systems.

Leadership and Team Work (shared option 15 credits) extends your critical knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of leadership in early childhood settings and will develop your skills and expertise in a range of leadership practices and effective ways of leading a pedagogical team.

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length Full-time: 3 trimesters (1 year) Part-time: 6 trimesters (2 years) Location Newton Park and Corsham Court campuses Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Provides you with expertise in early childhood education which is a growth area in education at a global level.

Instils you with a solid foundation in child development theory and research.

Enables you to develop critical insights into effective practice.

Includes a strong international perspective.

Enquiries and applications For all enquiries and details of how to apply please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk Award Leader Dr Janet Rose

TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES All modules are taught through lectures, small-group seminars and individual tutorials. For the campusbased mode of study, some lectures and seminars will take place during the day, whilst others may be in the evening or at weekends. For lowresidency students the teaching will be concentrated into two 2-week blocks (typically around 6 hours per day). The course also makes extensive use of online teaching, particularly for the low-residency and online only modes. This will include a combination of individual and shared learning using the Bath Spa University virtual learning environment.

STAFF/TUTORS Dr Janet Rose: Senior Lecturer and the Early Years Award Leader.

Janet has over 20 years’ experience of working in this specialist area of education both in the UK and internationally. Her publications include The Role of the Adult in Early Years Settings (2012) and her research interests currently focus on supporting children’s well-being and resilience.

Several colleagues co-teach on various modules and are all early years specialists with particular expertise in a range of aspects of early years provision such as symbolic representation (Lone Hattingh), social and emotional development (Hilary Smith) and leadership (Sara Layen).

ASSESSMENT METHODS There are no written exams on this course; each module is assessed through coursework which typically involves an essay. For some modules assessment may be by verbal presentation or online activity. The dissertation focuses on an area agreed with a specialist tutor, who will offer guidance on structure and academic writing.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You will need to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution. The content and subject matter of your degree is open. For overseas, non-native speakers of English, a minimum language level of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Governments worldwide are now making early years education a priority and increasing their investment in early years provision.

Therefore, you will acquire specialist expertise in an area of education that is rapidly expanding and opening up new career opportunities. You will be equipped to take on a leadership position or an advisory role in supporting the development of early years provision in your own country.

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MA Education: International Education The MA Education: International Education offers the opportunity to work with researchers who have developed leading perspectives in understanding comparative and international education policy and practice.

Core Module: Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) explores how education can be understood in a complex and globalised world where it is seen by many governments as a significant factor in economic growth and competition. You will learn how to question the policies and organisations involved in defining the purposes, content and outcomes of education.

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Award Core Module: International Education and Globalisation (30 credits) looks at education within a global context and deals with issues such the role of international organisations, antiglobalisation critiques, cultural hegemony and the political economy of education within the global knowledge economy.

The programme is particularly relevant to students from developed and developing countries who plan to work in professional, management, and education roles in both national education systems and internationally.

The programme situates the study of international education within a complex and changing world where education and education professionals are called upon to play equally complex and challenging roles in promoting economic growth and competition, while at the same time supporting the development of sustainable and cohesive societies and promoting equity and social justice.

Students study core modules in International Education and Globalisation; Economics, Policy and Society; and Social Science Research and have the option of choosing from options which examine what is known and understood about Education and Development; Education, Conflict and Peace; and International Higher Education.

Students are supported to complete their dissertation studies within a range of institutions and organisations involved in national and international education, including policy and advocacy organisations; schools, colleges and universities; NGOs and international organisations.

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Course structure and content The course is structured over three trimesters and totals 180 credits (90 ECTS). It is available in campusbased mode, low-residency mode or online-only. You can start in September or February and will study for 60 credits per trimester. In your first trimester you will study the MA Education core module Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) plus your award core module (30 credits). In the second trimester you will study the core module Social Science Research (30 credits), plus two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation (60 credits) on a topic relevant to your award. If you take the low residency option, the face-to-face teaching of all modules will take place during two 2-week intensive blocks (typically in September and February).

Modules Trimester 1 In your first trimester you will study two compulsory core modules totalling 60 credits.

Trimester 2 In your second trimester you will study one compulsory core module, and two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. This will total 60 credits.

Compulsory Core Module: Social Science Research (30 credits) sets educational research within the broader context of the social sciences and introduces a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and methods from which you can select the most appropriate for your dissertation.

Elective Modules: Education and Development (option 15 credits) considers the relationship between education and international economic, social and human development. It focuses on patterns of international investment in education, key aspects of the discourses of education policy and key challenges to ensuring a quality education for all in both developed and developing countries.

Education, Conflict and Peace (option 15 credits) looks at the role of education in violent conflict before moving on to consider humanitarian

and development initiatives to deliver education in conflict and emergencies. It explores issues of gender, displacement, children’s experience of conflict, and educational policy for peace and citizenship.

International Higher Education (shared option 15 credits) develops understanding of contemporary international higher education.

Specific aspects of policy (widening participation; research, creativity and innovation; New Public Management) are explored through case studies of international Higher Education reform and management.

Trimester 3 In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation on a topic relevant to your award.

Dissertation (60 credits) enables you to study and research an aspect of education theory, policy or practice in depth, guided by an expert to arrive at your own synthesis of a topic to take forward into your career.

Teaching methods and resources All modules are taught through lectures, small-group seminars and individual tutorials. For the campusbased mode of study, some lectures and seminars will take place during the day, whilst others may be in the evening or at weekends. For lowresidency students the teaching will be concentrated into two 2-week blocks (typically around 6 hours per day). The course also makes extensive use of online teaching, particularly for the low-residency and online only modes. This will include a combination of individual and shared learning using the Bath Spa University virtual learning environment.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Education: International Education length Full-time: 15 months Location Newton Park and Corsham Court campuses Fees Please see page 12 for full details KEY FEATURES Research-led comparative understanding of international education policy and practice.

Training in comparative social science research methodologies and methods.

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Analysis of the role of international organisations in education and development.

Focus on the global economic context for education reform.

Focus on education in developing and developed countries.

Preparation for professional and management roles in education policy and practice.

Enquiries and applications For all enquiries and details of how to apply please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk Award Leader Dr Peter Jones

Tutors – Dr Peter Jones: Senior Lecturer in International and Global Education – Dr Robin Shields: Senior Lecturer in International and Global Education – Dr. Julia Paulson: Lecturer in Education Studies Assessment methods There are no written exams on this course; each module is assessed through coursework which typically involves an essay. For some modules assessment may be by verbal presentation or online activity.

The dissertation focuses on an area agreed with a specialist tutor, who will offer guidance on structure and academic writing.

Entry requirements Students will typically have an undergraduate degree in Education or a related Social Science discipline which will have provided some preparation for developing understanding of policy in its political, economic and social context. Some applicants will have a background in international or development work,

which may include overseas education.

The programme is designed to meet the employment needs of those who are likely to work nationally or internationally in education-related fields. For international, non-native speakers of English, a minimum language level of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Career opportunities include professional, leadership and management roles within learning institutions: schools, colleges and universities. Professional, leadership and management roles within the range of organisations involved in providing learning resources, opportunities and assessment: NGOs, education publishers; education development projects and organisations. Policy roles at a range of levels in the education sectors: local and central government; education administration; national governments and international organisations.

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MA Education: Leadership and Management In a globally connected and rapidly changing world the skills needed in the future are very different to those needed today. It is argued that education offers each individual and nation the best chance of navigating an unknown future. This course explores the unique challenges facing educational leaders in the 21st century as they learn to cope with uncertainty and adapt to evolving conditions.

The MA Education: Leadership and Management is designed for those who are interested in becoming, or presently working as, middle and senior managers and leaders in schools and other educational organisations in the UK and internationally. Drawing on internationally based research this course offers a critical and culturally based understanding of leadership as a social and ethical practice.

This course promotes the development of leadership competencies through practice-based inquiry in which theories may be applied, or developed, within the workplace. The course will develop individual leadership skills and competencies as well as the capacity to lead and manage change.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT The course is structured over three trimesters (thirds) and totals 180 credits (90 ECTS). It is available in campus-based mode, low-residency

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mode or online-only. You can start in September or February and will study for 60 credits per trimester. In your first trimester you will study the MA Education core module Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) plus your award core module (30 credits). In the second trimester you will study the core module Social Science Research (30 credits), plus two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation (60 credits) on a topic relevant to your award.

If you take the low residency option, the face-to-face teaching of all modules will take place during two 2-week intensive blocks (typically in September and February).

MODULES Trimester 1 In your first trimester you will study two compulsory core modules totalling 60 credits.

Core Module: Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) explores how education can be understood in a complex and globalised world where it is seen by many governments as a significant factor in economic growth and competition. You will learn how to question the policies and organisations involved in defining the purposes, content and outcomes of education.

Award Core Module: Leadership in Practice: part 1 (30 credits) explores how leadership is exercised in your own educational setting through analysing a specific example of improvement and change.

Taught sessions will provide an understanding of the ways in which leadership impacts on the climate and culture of a school or educational setting and you will explore theories of organisational change. You will then undertake a work-based action research project in order to critically evaluate a change initiative and your impact as a leader.

Trimester 2 In your second trimester you will study one compulsory core module, and two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. This will total 60 credits.

Compulsory Core Module: Social Science Research (30 credits) sets educational research within the broader context of the social sciences and introduces a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and methods from which you can select the most appropriate for your dissertation.

Elective Modules: Leadership in Practice: part 2 (option 15 credits) An important aspect of leadership development is concerned with the way that our life experiences influence our values, beliefs and practice as a leader. This module explores the narratives that we tell as leaders and how our educational vision is shaped 02

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Education: Leadership and Management

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length Full-time: 15 months location Newton Park and Corsham Court campuses Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Offers a critical view of contemporary leadership theory.

Explores the symbiotic relationship between leadership and management.

Centred on developing professional practice.

Focussed on improving impact as a leader in your setting.

Has a strong global and international perspective.

Preparation for career development.

Enquiries and applications For all enquiries and details of how to apply please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator

by our past experiences. Drawing on research into ‘learning lives’ you will be supported to write a reflective case study of self that articulates the influences that have shaped your professional identity and will inform your future development.

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Leadership Principles: Context and Challenges (option 15 credits) This module will develop your critical thinking and practical understanding of the principles of leadership. Time will be spent in sessions exploring current international research and thinking in order to challenge and develop an understanding of what constitutes effective leadership within particular contexts.

Leadership and Coaching (shared option 15 credits) Coaching is recognised as a significant, and distinctive, leadership style.

This module will help you to gain an understanding of the differences between coaching, mentoring and leadership. You will have an opportunity to develop your coaching skills in the sessions and within your school or setting. These experiences will enable you to reflect critically on what constitutes effective coaching and its value as a leadership style.

Trimester 3 In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation on a topic relevant to your award.

Dissertation (60 credits) enables you to study and research an aspect of education theory, policy or practice in depth, guided by an expert to arrive at your own synthesis of a topic to take forward into your career.

STAFF/TUTORS – Nicholas Sorensen: Award Leader for Educational Leadership and Management – Sara Layen: Senior Lecturer: Early Years – Dr Richard Riddell: Senior Lecturer in Education Studies – Dr Ghazala Bhatti

T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk Award Leader Nick Sorensen

ASSESSMENT METHODS There are no written exams on this course; each module is assessed through coursework which typically involves an essay. For some modules assessment may be by verbal presentation or online activity.

The dissertation focuses on an area agreed with a specialist tutor, who will offer guidance on structure and academic writing.

TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES All modules are taught through lectures, small-group seminars and individual tutorials. For the campusbased mode of study, some lectures and seminars will take place during the day, whilst others may be in the evening or at weekends. For lowresidency students the teaching will be concentrated into two 2-week blocks (typically around 6 hours per day). The course also makes extensive use of online teaching, particularly for the low-residency and online only modes.

This will include a combination of individual and shared learning using the Bath Spa University virtual learning environment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You will need to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution. The content and subject matter of your degree is open.

For overseas, non-native speakers of English, a minimum language level of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A qualification that combines practical and theoretical knowledge provides a good basis for applying for middle, senior or leadership roles in schools or other educational institutions.

Many students on our educational leadership awards gain promotion within 12 months of completing the course. A good grounding in academic work that supports further research at PhD level and eventual employment in an academic institution.

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MA Education: Learning Technology This course is aimed at people from the education, business and training sector responsible for managing, delivering and integrating ICT into and across programmes; as well as those with an interest in developing e-learning policy and practice initiatives. The course blends underpinning theory with professional practice and has been developed for the working professional who wants to make themselves more adept at learning technology for business, enterprise, and education.

This education award in Learning Technology draws upon the key strengths of our academic staff and the proven track record of Bath Spa University delivering excellent provision at undergraduate and postgraduate level in this discipline.

The course offers a range of modules including ‘learning and knowledge technology’. This core module introduces participants to various learning theories and how these connect to integrating learning technologies into and across the curriculum of any education and training programme. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new techniques for combining e-learning with distance education and suitable learning theories. The course will be delivered as supervised distance learning via online resources, providing access to the global adult working professional.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT The course is structured over three trimesters (thirds) and totals 180 credits (90 ECTS). It is available online-only. You can start in September or February and will study for 60 credits per trimester. In your first trimester you will study the MA Education core module Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) plus your award core module (30 credits). In the second trimester you will study the core module Social Science Research (30 credits), plus two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation (60 credits) on a topic relevant to your award.

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involved in defining the purposes, content and outcomes of education.

Award Core Module: Learning and Knowledge Technology (30 credits) introduces learning technology across the fields of education and business. You will learn how to define and classify learning and knowledge technologies, discuss current policy in ICT, and create a networked view of current and future practices involving emerging technologies and new media.

MODULES Trimester 1 In your first trimester you will study two compulsory core modules totalling 60 credits.

Trimester 2 In your second trimester you will study one compulsory core module, and two 15 credit elective modules, one of which may be a shared elective from another MA award. This will total 60 credits.

Core Module: Education: Economics, Politics and Society (30 credits) explores how education can be understood in a complex and globalised world where it is seen by many governments as a significant factor in economic growth and competition. You will learn how to question the policies and organisations

Compulsory Core Module: Social Science Research (30 credits) sets educational research within the broader context of the social sciences and introduces a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and methods from which you can select the most appropriate for your dissertation.

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Education: Learning Technology Length Full-time: 15 months Location This unique online course can be flexibly studied from your home or office.

Support is located at Newton Park and Corsham Court campuses Fees Please see page 12 for full details

Elective Modules: Learning Technology for Business and Enterprise (option 15 credits) explores the application of learning technologies and e-learning in training and evaluation. We will discuss policies related to e-learning, m-learning, and learning technology, create e-learning projects, and end with a portfolio in order to reflect on current practices.

Educational Applications of Digital Media (option 15 credits) examines the theory and application of educational media in the classroom.

We will explore and demonstrate subject areas via media theory and tools. Students will create digital stories, job aids, and portfolios to showcase their work.

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examined in conjunction with the ever evolving nature of what it means to be a lifelong learner.

Trimester 3 In your third trimester you will research and write your Dissertation on a topic relevant to your award.

Dissertation (60 credits) enables you to study and research an aspect of education theory, policy or practice in depth, guided by an expert to arrive at your own synthesis of a topic to take forward into your career.

TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES All modules are taught through online activities and individual supervised tutorials making use of facilities such as Skype. Online discussion groups and formative assessment tasks will be supported via the university Minerva virtual learning environment. This online course therefore makes extensive use of online teaching and

learning resources. This will include a combination of individual and shared learning experiences using Minerva.

Assessment methods will be linked to professional learning tasks that will include coursework e-portfolios and presentations along with other assignment formats such as reports and a final dissertation project.

STAFF/TUTORS – Dr Dana Ruggiero: Senior Lecturer in Learning Technology – Emma Asprey: Senior Lecturer in ICT and Education – Clare Furlonger: PGCE Secondary Programme Leader ASSESSMENT METHODS There are no written exams on this course; each module is assessed through coursework which typically involves an essay. For some modules assessment may be by verbal presentation or online activity. The dissertation focuses on an area agreed with a specialist tutor, who will offer guidance on structure and academic writing.

Key features Project and portfolio based linked to education and business contexts.

Online activities.

Linked to professional contexts with applied artefacts.

Personal supervision support for every online student.

Develop international networks through course contacts.

Enquiries and applications: For applications please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator: T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk Award Leader: Dr Dana Ruggiero

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You will need to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution. The content and subject matter of your degree is open.

For overseas, non-native speakers of English, a minimum language level of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ICT coordinators and managers, curriculum developers and designers, e-learning specialists, trainers, HR, teachers wanting to move into distance learning/curriculum development.

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MA Professional Practice in Higher Education The Professional Practice in Higher Education (PPHE) programme aims to help staff and research students to meet some of the key challenges of working in the rapidly changing world of higher education.

These challenges – of teaching, supporting student learning, employability, sustainability, new technologies, team management, enterprise, quality assurance and external accountability – range across the whole business of higher education, and can rarely be addressed in isolation. They raise many questions about how best to enhance teaching and research within particular contexts, and about how managers and administrators can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of current practices, not least in terms of addressing students’ needs and aspirations, enriching their learning experiences, and raising the enduring value of their learning outcomes.

By sharing ideas, knowledge and expertise about our professional practices we can both deepen our understanding of the challenges we face and realise opportunities to make improvements through innovations and the adoption of best practices. The PPHE programme will help individuals to evidence their personal commitment to professional development and to enhance the quality of their work and contribution to the development of higher education in their workplaces.

Course structure and content The PPHE programme is based upon a credit system that enables students to select modules and patterns of study to suit their individual needs and interests. All modules are credit rated and lead to the following qualifications: – MA degree: 180 credits; 120 acquired for the Diploma plus 60 for a Research Project/Dissertation – Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits acquired from any combination of modules – Postgraduate Certificate: 60 credits acquired from any combination of modules Students may also take modules that lead to particular awards within the programme: – Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Learning in Higher Education: 60 credits acquired from a set of three required modules. This qualification is designed primarily for participants who are in their early 38

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years of teaching in higher education, though it may also be taken by more experienced staff. Based upon the UK’s Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education, the award qualifies teachers for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

– Postgraduate Certificate in Research Degree Supervision and Management: 60 credits acquired from a pair of 30 credit modules. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of teachers who are new to research degree supervision and management, though it may also be taken by experienced staff.

The programme enables participants to plan their course of study according to their own needs and interests. Most modules (subject to availability) can be taken in any order and in any combination, though we would advise new teachers to include the ‘Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’ module among their initial options.

The Master’s Project or Dissertation should be taken on completion of the PG Diploma. Tutorials will be available

to help participants plan their course of studies.

Modules may be selected to create various levels of part-time study.

The minimum enrolment is for one 15 credit module per year. The maximum enrolment is for a full-time 180 credit Master’s degree.

Modules – Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (30 credits)* – Course Design and Assessment (15)* – Using Learning Technology in Higher Education (15)* – Research Degree Supervision (30)** – Research Management (30)** – Mentoring and Coaching in Higher Education (15) – Curriculum Models and Curriculum Development in Higher Education (15) – The Teacher Practitioner (15) – Teaching and Supporting Academic Writing in Higher Education (15) – Quality Management in the European Higher Education Area (15)*** – Linking Teaching and Research (15) – Education for Sustainable

Development in Higher Education (15)*** – Enterprise and Employability in Higher Education (15)*** – E-learning, Teaching and Assessment (15) – Designing and Conducting a Pedagogical Research Project (15) – Digital Literacy (15)*** – Teaching and Learning within and beyond the Disciplines (15) – Internationalisation in Higher Education: the student experience (15)*** – Pedagogical Research Project (30) – Master’s Project or Dissertation (60)

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Awards MA (award title): 180 credits; 120 acquired for the Diploma plus 60 for a Research Project/Dissertation.

Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) (award title): 120 credits acquired from any combination of modules.

Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) (award title): 60 credits acquired from any combination of modules. length The programme provides for flexible part-time or full-time study.

The PG Cert, PG Dip, or MA may be completed within one year or over several years.

Location Primarily the Newton Park campus.

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workshops and presentations, supported where appropriate by online discussions and activities. One module (‘Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’, for new teachers) includes some teaching observation sessions, and some modules provide opportunities for peer mentoring.

Throughout the programme, participants will be supported by individual and small-group tutorials, and will be invited to attend occasional professional development lectures and seminars organised by the Centre for Learning and Teaching Development each year.

Learning resources for the programme will be available through the university’s library and information services. Modules have been designed to make the most of the wide range of scholarly material that is now freely available online, and participants will have access to the online resources and learning opportunities afforded by the university’s virtual learning environment (Minerva) which will provide links to key resources for each module.

The teaching sessions for some modules will be delivered within a few weeks, some over a period of several months, and some throughout the academic year. Further information about the organisation, dates, times and location of the teaching sessions for each module can be found in the Programme Calendar, available from cltd@bathspa.ac.uk.

Tutors The programme will be led by Clare Power and Paul Hyland, supported by tutors with a wide range of teaching, research, management and leadership experience within and outside higher education. The module tutors are: – Joelle Adams, Student Achievement Co-ordinator – Alison Baud, Director of Library and Information Services

– Professor Tim Middleton, Vice Provost Research and Graduate Affairs – Michael Budmani, Subject Leader, Theatre Production – Dave Hassall, Director of Network Services, Computing Services – Professor Paul Hyland, Head of Centre for Learning and Teaching Development – Dr Mark McGuiness, Head of Department, Social Sciences – Dr David Watson, Head of Department, Department of Science – Adam Powell, Head of Enterprise and Local Partnerships – Dr Clare Power, Academic Staff Development Co-ordinator – Richard Taylor, Deputy Director, Library and Information Services Assessment methods Assessment for all modules is by coursework, based upon the completion of assignments designed to promote understanding, enhancement and/or application of professional practices in higher education. Each module has its own assessment tasks, usually one or two per module. Assessment assignments draw upon practice experience, therefore applicants need to be in a part- or full-time working role in HE. Forms of assessment include work-based activities, action plans, reports, reflective logs, portfolios, presentations, reviews, case studies, business plans, short essays, action-research documents, and (for the Master’s degree) a dissertation/ research project.

Entry requirements Applicants will normally be required to possess an undergraduate degree awarded by a UK higher education institution, or an equivalent qualification from overseas. Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree, or equivalent professional qualification, but who have at least two years of work experience relevant to

the programme are also welcome to apply, and will be invited to attend an admissions interview.

Applicants who have previously completed postgraduate-level courses or modules that can be recognised as appropriate to the study of Professional Practice in Higher Education may be enrolled with advanced standing through our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

Similarly, applicants who can evidence a substantial body of work-based experience relevant to the programme, as through a reflective portfolio, can apply for the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). APL and APEL credits can then be counted towards the numbers of the credits required for a PG Cert or a PG Dip within the PPHE programme.

KEY FEATURES Opportunities for accredited professional development for teaching and non-teaching staff and research students working in higher education contexts.

Flexible patterns of enrolment, course delivery and credit accumulation.

Learning activities and assessment tasks that have a practical orientation and can be tailored to reflect participants’ needs.

Opportunities to network and share knowledge and experience within a higher education community.

Applications Application forms are available from the PPHE administrator: T: +44 (0)1225 875773 E: cltd@bathspa.ac.uk ENQUIRIES For all enquiries about the course, please contact: Dr Clare Power, Course Director T: +44 (0)1225 875709 E: c.power@bathspa.ac.uk Professor Paul Hyland, Head of Learning and Teaching T: +44 (0)1225 875564 E: p.hyland@bathspa.ac.uk

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Professional master’s PRogramme Our postgraduate Professional Master’s Programme (PMP) has been designed to offer professional learning related to general and specialist fields of education and training. We offer flexible study on a range of workbased, independent study, taught and core modules, leading to Grad Cert, PG Cert, PG Dip or Master’s degree qualifications.

The PMP and its work-based learning constituents are endorsed by government agencies such as fdf (Foundation Degree Forward) and are compliant with the Integrated Qualifications Framework (IQF) suited to those employed across the Children’s Workforce. Students registering onto the PMP are also entitled to free student membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

PMP Awards The PMP has a selection of both specialised and general professional learning awards, some of which can be studied as a full-time programme.

Specialised awards These awards include specific modules for study. The awards are: – Education Studies (full and part-time options) – Specific Learning Difficulties/ Dyslexia (full and part-time options) – Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (part-time option) – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (full and part-time options) General awards These flexible awards reflect the general focus of independent or work-based study undertaken.

You are initially registered to the ‘Educational Practice’ award and based on the focus of your study, you may choose from a number of different titles for your final award.

The awards offered are: – Early Childhood Studies – Educational Practice – Educational Leadership and Management – Learning and Knowledge Technology – Mentoring and Coaching – Tertiary and Adult Education – Vulnerable Learners and Inclusion

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Qualifications within the programme The range of qualifications offered have different requirements in terms of the number of module credits involved:

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Graduate Certificate (Grad Cert) This involves the study and completion of 60 credits at Level 6 (Honours).

Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) This involves the study and completion of 60 credits, a maximum of 15 at Level 6 (Honours) and a minimum of 45 credits at Level 7 (Master’s).

Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) This involves the completion of 120 credits. At least 90 credits must be at Level 7 with a maximum of 30 at Level 6.

Master of Arts or Teaching (MA/MTeach) This is gained through the completion of 180 credits, including a final dissertation project of 15,000 to 20,000 words worth 60 credits.

Elective and Core Modules within the programme Flexible and Distance Learning Modules for General and some Specialist Awards For students working at a distance from the Bath Spa campuses we offer several flexible and distance learning low residency modules for a range of credits: 15, 30, 45, 60 at either level 6 or 7. Students registered onto each module are allocated a personal supervisor with an allocated number of support hours and can gain up to 90 credits following this pathway.

The flexible modules offered are: – Independent Study Module – Work-based Action Enquiry Elective Modules for General Awards These 30 credit modules are intended for new participants who need to gain 60 to 120 credits within the General Awards. They are independent study options, and generally involve four or more evening sessions. They are additionally supported by Educational Context Seminars. The elective modules offered cover the following areas of study:

– Coaching – Educational Leadership – Learning in Mathematics – Special Education Studies – Early Years – Including Vulnerable Learners – Leading and Coaching – Learning and Knowledge Technology – Education, Politics and Society Note: The above elective modules may be added to on an ongoing basis PMP Core Research Modules for Master’s Awards The core modules that all participants must complete to progress towards a Master’s dissertation are: – Research and the Professional: Part 1 – Research Methodology (15 credits) – Research and the Professional: Part 2 – Project Preparation (15 credits) This then leads to: – Master’s Research Project (60 credits)

NQT: Early Professional Practice module (EPP) The 30 or 60 credit EPP module has been specially designed to meet the needs of any Newly Qualified Teacher who already has Master’s credits from their PGCE programme. Building upon the PGCE sessions focus on developing and improving your practice. This module is relevant to your work as an NQT and the outcomes can be included as evidence of your ongoing professional development. A key strength of this module is that it provides you with the opportunity to network with other teachers who are new to the profession. We offer a 50% fee reduction for Bath Spa Teacher Researchers.

For more information about EPP contact Ruth Barrington: r.barrington@bathspa.ac.uk

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PMP Framework This flowchart shows the journey you might take through the PMP programme.

MASTER’S DEGREE

PG DIPLOMA

PG CERTIFICATE

60 credits: First stage for all awards — – General Awards: work-based and independent study modules – Specialised Awards: see pages 43-47 Credit for professional experience and other previous Higher Education courses or equivalent (APL) – only available for PG Dip and MA qualifications.

30 credits: Second stage for Master’s award OR 60 credits: Second stage for PG Dip award — – Award specific modules OR – Mid-stage Master’s modules on: • Learning and Teaching OR • Leading and Coaching OR • Education, Politics and Society OR • Learning and Knowledge Technology OR • Inclusion

30 credits: Compulsory second stage for all Master’s awards Research and the Professional — – Part 1 – includes gaining an understanding of research methodologies – Part 2 – includes project proposal for continuation to the dissertation (the final stage for a Master’s award)

60 credits: Final stage for Master’s awards – Master’s Research Project — Where a specific award title is being followed, the research project must reflect the subject or area of specialism.

Progression onto MPhil and PhD is available via consultation with your award leader and/or the head of research.

To support these modules there are three Educational Context seminars held throughout the year covering contemporary educational topics.

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Professional master’s Programme CONTINUED

OVERVIEW Awards MA or MTeach (award title) Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) (award title) Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) (award title) Graduate Certificate (Grad Cert) (award title) length The MA is from 1 year up to 2 years full-time, and from 2 years up to 6 years part-time

Assessment methods Assessment for most modules is based on completing assignments related to relevant professional learning tasks.

An innovative range of assessment modes have been designed to reflect a diversity of professional needs and experience.

Entry requirements Working professionals do not necessarily need a first degree to join the Professional Master’s Programme.

A professional qualification and at least two years professional experience are usually acceptable, together with evidence that you would benefit from study at this level.

Candidates without a degree may apply to the Grad Cert route to enable them to progress to higher level awards.

Valuing Previous Learning (APL) Accreditation of Prior certificated Learning (APL) can be offered if you have successfully completed previous Level 6 or 7 modules at another university. We accept APL for our PG Dip or Master’s qualifications.

As a guide, up to a maximum of 90 credits may be credited towards a Master’s Degree and 75 credits towards a PG Dip. We will require a full transcript from the awarding university.

It is also possible to gain accreditation for other kinds of professional development by compiling an independent study portfolio of professional development (APEL – Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). For further information about gaining credits in this way please contact CPD admin (see snapshot).

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School-Based CPD and Consultancy At Bath Spa University we offer a wide range of school-based CPD opportunities. We are keen to provide professional development which reflects the changing contexts and priorities of schools, networks and alliances. These projects can include opportunities for Master’s accreditation or they can be delivered as non-accredited professional development. Designed to meet the bespoke needs of your school or setting these courses might typically be focussed on the following areas: – Learning and Teaching in the 21st century – Mentoring and Coaching – Leadership Development – Supporting vulnerable learners – Early Years For more information about school-based CPD and consultancy contact Nick Sorensen: n.sorensen@bathspa.ac.uk

PG Dip up to 4 years part-time and normally 1 year full-time PG Cert normally 1 year part-time Grad Cert normally 1 year part-time location Newton Park, Corsham Court, or one of our partner schools, Local Authority training venues or partner colleges: Bridgwater College; Norton Radstock College; Weston College; Weymouth College; Wiltshire College.

Student Profile Hannah Crook PMP (part-time) — “I am completing the PMP on a part-time basis at the same time as my full-time job as a classroom teacher at a Primary School in Wiltshire. I chose to do this course to improve my understanding of teaching and learning and to develop as a teacher, improving the learning experiences of the children I teach. I also enjoy it! I chose Bath Spa University because of the connections with Wiltshire County Council; my first 2 action research projects were completed as a joint course between the two. I really like the fact that the course is linked to my teaching so I can see, and note, the benefits it is having on my teaching and the children. I like how I have been able to complete the PMP part-time and to a certain degree at my own pace, depending on my teaching job. I have found the lecturers at Bath Spa are easily contactable and are always available to help with any questions I have. Also, the campus is in a beautiful situation with lots of resources to use. I’m still completing the course but so far it has taught me to be more of a reflective teacher, and will help with my future career development. The PMP is a highly enjoyable programme that has made me really ‘think’ and develop my teaching.”

Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Flexible study arrangements allowing you to choose from a range of accredited short modules or longer programmes of study.

Flexible learning through choices that offer a mixed menu of either taught modules and/or supervised independent study.

Wide range of specialist and generic career-based award titles.

A number of specialist award areas are linked to career enhancing membership of professional associations, e.g. the British Dyslexia Association; Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors; the Institute of Leadership and Management; British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

Enquiries and applications For all enquiries and details of how to apply please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk

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MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice The MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice at Bath Spa University gives you an academic qualification alongside your vocational counselling training. This is beneficial when applying for work (the qualification is nationally and internationally recognised) and will be helpful if formal registration is established in the UK.

OVERVIEW Awards MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice Length The MA up to 6 years part-time though normally completed in 2 to 3 years.

The PG Dip up to 4 years part-time though normally completed in 1 to 2 years.

Location The course is run through distance learning with tutorials at present held either in central Bath or Newton Park campus, Bridgwater or North Devon.

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Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key Features Flexible study arrangements allowing you to choose from a range of accredited short modules or longer programmes of study.

Flexible learning linked to your specialist interest in counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Enquiries and Applications For applications and all enquiries please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk

The award is modular, based on accumulating credit points (180 are needed for a Master’s), and gives a flexible career track suited to meet the demands of professional counsellors and therapists needing to study part-time.

This award is suitable for counsellors and psychotherapists who have completed a recognised counselling or psychotherapy training qualification, and who are working or who have worked professionally as a counsellor or psychotherapist. All the courses that are run in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice will give practising counsellors and psychotherapists an academic University based higher degree qualification to complement your professional qualification, and will enhance skills of evaluation, cognition and reflection, and increase personal knowledge.

Course Structure and Content You can gain a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or Master’s Award (180 credits) all in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice to complement your professional qualification. Entrance to the Master’s award requires you to have gained 90 credits linked to Counselling and Psychotherapy, either through APL (accreditation for prior learning, granted within six years of gaining your counselling qualification) or through Bath Spa modules (the

work-based action enquiry and/or the Independent study and/or specific interest counselling and psychotherapy modules) and then to undertake Research and the Professional Parts 1 & 2 and the Master’s Research Project.

Modules The modules are completed through distance learning with individual contact made with a supervisor either through face to face tutorials, telephone supervision or on line supervision. The modules offered are: – Counselling and Psychotherapy Work-based Action Enquiry – Counselling and Psychotherapy Independent Study – Counselling and Psychotherapy modules: o Reflecting on Clinical Practice o Counselling Ethics and the Law o Counselling and Multidisciplinary Practice –R esearch and the Professional – part 1 –R esearch and the Professional – part 2: Methods and Proposal –M aster’s Research Project Assessment methods Assessment for most of the modules is based on completing assignments related to professional learning in the counselling and psychotherapy field.

Entry Requirements There are direct arrangements with the following courses and qualifications and we encourage

students who have completed counselling courses at these training centres to apply: – Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling, Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling – Bridgwater College Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy – The Counselling Foundation, Training Centre, St Albans – The Manor House Centre, North London, Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy in the Community – The National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy – Northbrook College, Sussex, Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Therapy – Southampton Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses – Strode College, Street – Wessex Counselling Service Advanced and Diploma courses Applicants who qualified through any other counselling or psychotherapy trainings are also invited to apply for our programme. Currently qualifications from counselling and psychotherapy courses are examined on an individual basis by the award leader to determine APL. APL is recognised within six years of a training qualification and is applied for upon entry to the programme.

Course leader Fiona Gardner

Student Profile Claire Sainsbury 2013 MA Graduate — “The MA programme has expanded my knowledge and awareness as a practitioner within the field of problem gambling. The experience of managing my own research schedule with tutor support has been challenging and ultimately empowering. I now feel more engaged with this specialist field and stimulated to study further.“ Carol Swanson 2013 MA Graduate — “The flexibility of the MA programme enabled me to fit course work around my employment and other commitments and provided an ideal opportunity for me to develop in my profession. The course modules leading to the dissertation were well structured and along with the available support prepared me well for the final dissertation stage of the MA.”

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MA MENTORING AND COACHING

Key features Develop and practice coaching skills

This award is particularly relevant to colleagues in positions of leadership as well as those who have mentoring roles in schools, settings and organisations

Enquiries and applications For applications and all enquiries please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator

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Support each others professional development

T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk Course leader Ruth Barrington

There is a growing emphasis on Mentoring and Coaching in the public and private sector and leaders are being encouraged to draw on coaching as a key leadership skill in order to develop and empower staff at all levels.

Colleagues are also being encouraged to engage in mentoring and coaching relationships with their peers in order to support each other’s professional development. As a result there are now a range of opportunities to use mentoring and coaching skills in a range of contexts.

Course structure and content Modules can be offered as 30 or 60 credit modules. Colleagues can gain a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or Master’s award in Mentoring and Coaching. The Master’s award requires the teacher to have gained 90 credits linked to Mentoring and Coaching and then to have undertaken Research and the Professional Part 1 & 2 and the Research Project.

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Developing Coaching Skills This module begins by exploring the differences between mentoring and coaching. Participants will develop coaching skills associated with good listening, questioning and building rapport. There will be opportunity to practice these skills with other participants and to reflect upon a range of situations where these skills and approaches can be used in their work context. Through reading key texts participants will be encouraged to engage critically with theory related to coaching and to consider its relevance to practice.

Developing Mentoring Skills This module provides the opportunity to reflect on the mentee as an adult learner and consider the implications of this for mentoring. Mentors will refine their mentoring skills and will focus upon the effectiveness of oral and written communications with a mentee. Participants will also explore ways to approach challenging mentoring situations. This module draws on a range of key texts to support discussion and critical reflection.

Leading and Coaching A 30 credit module aimed specifically for colleagues who have a particular interest in Coaching and Leadership and already have 60 credits towards their Masters.

Action Enquiry/Independent Study An action enquiry or an independent study focusing on mentoring or coaching can contribute towards this award. The content of these modules would be individually negotiated with the award leader.

Entry requirements You must either be a teacher or have a first degree.

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MA Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia

OVERVIEW Key features The opportunity to combine an academic but practically oriented course alongside (on completion of the required professional practice):

This award will be of particular relevance to you if your work involves vulnerable learners and you wish to develop the skills to support individuals with SpLD/Dyslexia within education or other appropriate contexts.

SpLD/Dyslexia: The Effective Assessment Report (30 credits) Offered in partnership with PATOSS this module is only open to students with ATS plus CCET qualifications or as CPD for those with AMBDA. You will learn about current legal and professional issues, rules and regulations affecting individuals with SpLD.

Course Structure and Content You can gain a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or Master’s Award (180 credits) in SpLD/Dyslexia. The MA requires you to have gained 90 credits linked to SpLD/Dyslexia alongside two research training modules and a supervised dissertation.

Applying for the BDA, Patoss or Dyslexia Action’s Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) Enquiries and Applications For applications and all enquiries please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator

learning mathematics and how to help students overcome these challenges.

It will be led by Julie Betenson, an international expert in maths and dyslexia, author of Dyslexia and Maths (Kay, 2008).

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The current international focus upon standards, literacy and the inclusion of vulnerable learners within mainstream educational institutions means that there is increasing pressure upon professionals to develop the skills to identify and support a range of specific learning needs in literacy and study skills across the curriculum. Acquiring these specialist skills can open the door to many career opportunities within and beyond the school and college context.

This award focuses upon identification, assessment and practical support for learners of all ages with SpLD/Dyslexia. You can choose to combine the academic study at Master’s level with the development of practical competence required by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) through professional placement supervised by expert tutors.

Through the professional practice element of the course you have the opportunity to apply to the BDA for their sought after International Approved Teacher Status (ATS) or Associate Membership (AMBDA) and Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).

Gaining Approved Teacher Status (ATS) or Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)

Modules Modules are taught through twilight workshops and lectures, and include: Identifying and Supporting Learners with SpLD/Dyslexia (60 credits) It develops the ability to carry out assessments to compile an individual learning profile to underpin the development and teaching of individualised programmes for learners with SpLD/Dyslexia across a range of contexts.

Assessment Methodology for SpLD/Dyslexia (30 credits) This module will develop the ability to undertake full diagnostic assessments for dyslexia to inform programmes and appropriate support, such as Examination Access Arrangements.

Submission of the (optional) Professional Practice Portfolio alongside academic practice-based assignments will obtain dual accreditation enabling suitably qualified teachers and speech and language therapist professionals to gain the BDA’s Approved Teacher Status (ATS), on completion of the first module, or Associate Membership (AMBDA) on completion of both modules.

Identifying and Overcoming Maths difficulties (30 credits) The focus is upon developing an understanding of the difficulties faced by primary or secondary students with SpLD/dyslexia or dyscalculia when

T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk Course leader Dr Sarah Couzens

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Assessment methods There are no written exams and each module is assessed by coursework.

This typically involves 5,000 words for a 30 credit module. The dissertation is 15,000–20,000 words and worth 60 credits. It focuses on an area linked with SpLD/Dyslexia mutually agreed with a specialist tutor who also offers guidance and support in the writing of the dissertation.

Entry requirements Applicants (with the exception of speech and language therapists and psychologists) should have a first degree in Education or linked pedagogy and, ideally, two years of teaching experience. If you already have a recognised SpLD/Dyslexia qualification at ATS level, you can apply to use this prior qualification to gain entry to the Assessment Methodology module as Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) towards the Master’s or PG Dip in SpLD/Dyslexia, as well as using this to top up your BDA qualification to AMBDA level.

Career opportunities Many of our students seek new career paths in the field of additional support needs, ranging from working as SENCos or within specialist teams in educational contexts or Local Authorities to educational management, training or in related fields, maybe in their non-UK home.

Some set up as independent SpLD assessors and tutors. Others start with the intention of taking their studies further – to PhD level – and seek eventual employment in an academic institution.

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MA EDUCATION STUDIES The MA in Education Studies is an opportunity to study educational issues in depth.

The programme covers policy, practice and theory in the UK within a global and international context. It is therefore much more than the study of teaching for our programme is designed to get you questioning the assumptions that lie beneath educational policy and practice.

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Course structure and content The award forms part of the Professional Master’s Programme within the School of Education.

Students come from a wide range of countries, most recently from Cyprus, the Gambia, the United States, Germany, Indonesia, China, Denmark and Japan, as well as from the United Kingdom. We welcome the range and variety of cultural backgrounds of our students. Some have educational studies as a first degree while others have been marine biologists, musicians or even experts in fibre optics and we delight in this diversity as a platform for rich discussion. All come, however, with a good first degree or equivalent and a thirst to know more about education: – What is the nature of learning and teaching in different countries and cultures?

– What is the relationship between education and the economy?

– How is education changing as it enters the market place?

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– How are education systems managed?

–W ho takes decisions about the curriculum and teaching?

–H ow far do governments control education?

– How far should they?

– What is the role of professional educators?

– What will be the role of schools and universities in the future?

– What is the future for education in the knowledge economy?

– Is education becoming an ‘instrument’ of capitalism?

Modules Compulsory modules There are four compulsory modules and a dissertation: – Research Methods in Social Science (Professor Dan Davies) – Education: Economics, Politics and Society (Dr Peter Jones) – Educational Applications of Digital Media (Dr Dana Ruggiero) – Dissertation (various specialist tutors)

Optional modules You also take two additional optional modules that allow for further in-depth study. Because the programme operates alongside the part-time programme, there is the opportunity to select from other modules. While these have a strong professional application they may still be relevant to your intended career.

– International Education and Globalisation (Dr Peter Jones) – Language and Educational Ideology (Dr Howard Gibson) – Global Citizenship – Education Policy Teaching methods and resources Modules are taught through lectures and small group seminars. There are also individual tutorials and good opportunities for extended discussion with tutors. Analysis of ideas through discussion is the key to teaching and learning in the programme. Some lectures and seminars occur during the day while others take place from late afternoon.

Assessment methods There are no written exams for each module is assessed by coursework.

This typically involves an essay of 2,500 words for a 15 credit module and 5,000 words for a 30 credit module. Occasionally assessment is by verbal presentation. The dissertation is 15,000–20,000 words and worth 60 credits. It focuses on an area mutually agreed with a specialist tutor who also offers guidance and support in the writing of the dissertation. Subjects vary widely, from the nature and quality of Supply Teaching in the UK to the education of women in the Gambia, from the role of the modern Museum Educator to the role of education in the unification of Cyprus. To achieve the award you will need 180 credits in total.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Education Studies

Entry requirements Students are expected to have an Honours degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution in the UK (although we can accept applicants with sufficient and appropriate comparable experience) or an equivalent degree from overseas.

Equivalence of overseas students’ academic qualifications is assessed

by NARIC (see www.naric.org.uk).

The content and subject matter of a student’s first degree is open. In some circumstances, professional work in education (e.g. PGCE) or a related field can be assessed as appropriate credit for ‘prior learning’ (APL) and a reduction in the number of credits required to pass the programme can be negotiated. For overseas applicants who are non-native speakers of English, a minimum language level of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

Who can apply?

Prospective teachers: UK government policy suggests that teaching should be a postgraduate level profession in England. If your ambition is to teach in a school, then our MA is ideally suited (although it is not itself a UK teaching qualification). Some students apply for our MA having completed their PGCE with the intention of postponing their entry to the profession, whereas others apply before making a decision whether to become a teacher.

Non-teachers looking for new career paths: Most of our students, however, have no intention of teaching. They are attracted by the academic nature of this award, by its habit of enabling new thinking about things that seem like ‘common sense’, and by the prospect of improving academic skills and qualities and applying them in educationally related fields.

Career opportunities Many of our home and overseas students seek new career paths in educational management, training or in related areas. Some wish to pursue their undergraduate expertise in Education Studies and gain a broader and deeper view of education. Others wish to gain employment in, say, a museum or gallery setting, while others start with the intention of taking their studies further, to PhD level, and then seek employment in an academic institution.

Length 1 year full-time or part-time (with permitted extensions up to a maximum of 6 years for part-time students) Location Newton Park campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Analyses politics and policies in education.

Allows you to study educational topics in depth.

Has a strong international and global perspective.

Enquiries and applications For applications please contact Cathryn Orchard, MA Education Administrator: T: +44 (0)1225 875593 E: cpdadmin@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Dr Howard Gibson

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Student Profile Lizbeth Bullough — “I chose this course because it is geared to studying education in an international context and has interesting and relevant modules. The university has good facilities within an exceptionally attractive setting and I had received positive feedback from other students.

The lecturers are experts in their fields and are clearly enthusiastic about their subjects. The guidance from my course director was excellent and the support I have been given as a mature student has been exemplary. I particularly like the structure of the course; the combination of seminars, lectures and tutorials within small groups gave opportunity for discussion and full engagement with the course content. The course provided me with valuable transferable skills in respect of communication and collaboration with others amongst other things.

Since finishing the course I have a permanent post at the Institute of Education as a Professional Tutor. I’m also an enrolled PhD student at Bath Spa University. In addition, I presented a paper at the recent annual BERA conference in September. This is a relevant and inspirational course for anyone who is interested in studying education in an international context. It was highly engaging and enjoyable and I highly recommend its content and value for money.”

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MA Advertising Practice This is an MA programme for creative people and account planners working on a combination of course- and client-set ‘live’ briefs, leading and mentoring teams of undergraduate advertising students in ways that mirror the professional creative team-leadership role.

OVERVIEW Awards MA Advertising Practice Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Advertising Practice Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Advertising Practice length Full-time, low-residency with executive-style delivery location Corsham Court, with sessions delivered at agency headquarters in various international cities

With its emphasis on building real business skills, on team leadership and creativity, this course is unlike any other MA Advertising programme in existence in the UK and abroad.

Course structure and content The course is organised to help writers, art directors and planners improve their specialist skills while at the same time learning to work better as teams. Some of the modules are discipline-specific and others require students to work in teams as they do in agencies.

MODULES Trimester 1 (60 credits) – Core skills (30 credits) : This module is designed to give students necessary postgraduate-level skills in research methodologies, to provide an overview of ethical issues in advertising and – through a series of intensive workshop sessions – to improve students’ presentation skills. Copywriters, art directors and account planners work together on set briefs and present their thinking in these workshops.

– Creativity in Practice (30 credits): This portfolio-building class encourages experimentation with technology and new media, using global case studies as examples of best practice. Through a combination of set and ‘live’ briefs, students learn to play to their strengths and identify areas of improvement to work on during their specialist ‘Advanced Topic’ modules.

Trimester 2 (60 credits) – Marketing Communications (15 credits): This module explores the key issues and challenges in contemporary marketing communications. It covers strategic issues of brand strategy, planning, and channel integration, as well as the tactical considerations needed to execute relevant and appropriate marketing communications campaigns that meet the needs of key identified audiences.

– Creativity and Change (15 credits): This module enables students to develop their capacity in creativity and innovation, and in the manner that they communicate and negotiate with colleagues and key stakeholders.

It helps students to become more self-aware, both as a learner and as a manager, in the way they apply these skills to the organisation.

– Advanced topics in Copywriting (30 credits; required for copywriters): Here copywriting students consider the relationship between language and advertising ‘idea’, the role of word choice, grammar and punctuation, writing better headlines and better body copy through writing workshops and talking with guest speakers.

– Advanced topics in Art Direction (30 credits; required for art directors): Students in this module improve their art-directing skills by visiting and talking with successful art directors, photographers, illustrators and filmmakers, learning about and practicing with the latest hardware and software, and in workshops discussing their own work in relation to the work of other students.

– Advanced topics in Account Planning (30 credits; required for planners): What is the relationship between consumer insights and advertising ideas? How can account planners work best with creative teams and account managers to turn these insights into great work?

Learning from established account planners and sharing their own thoughts and ideas with their peers, students in this module learn how and why account planning has become central to the creative process in most agencies today.

Trimester 3 (60 credits) – Final Project (60 credits; dissertation-equivalent module): To include a presentation by art direction, copywriting and account planning students to advertising executives at a major global advertising agency in America, and mentoring undergraduate teams through the process. The presentation of your project will be done virtually (via Skype or Google etc.) or you can opt-in to travel to the States for the final presentation.

Total credits required for MA Advertising Practice = 180 Students should also attend their choice of intensive weekend short courses.

These short courses include: – Typography – Website design – Social media for businesses – Copywriting for the Web

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Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Portfolio-focused.

Innovative team approach that includes mentoring junior teams.

Hands-on experience at the world’s top agencies.

Taught by leading practitioners.

Applications A downloadable application form is available on the website. To discuss any detail of your application please contact our admissions team:

– Adobe Creative Suite – Creativity in mobile apps TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES Students will benefit from a variety of teaching methods – from guest lectures, team-teaching in the classroom, short courses covering specialist topics, and individual tuition with staff via Skype, email etc.

Access to industry-standard computers, software and technical advice is freely available to all students on the course.

STAFF/TUTORS Dr Paul Meyer, Subject Leader of Creative Writing and advertising creative director who has worked for the world’s top agencies, producing award-winning work for Reebok, McDonald’s, General Motors and Motorola among others.

Specialist staff in art direction, copywriting and account planning drawn from top regional, national and global agency networks.

T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course director Dr Paul Meyer Please note: The running of this course is subject to final approval

Mark Figliulo, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer TBWA Chiat Day Inc. — “Advertising is ridiculously fun and challenging at the same time.

This MA Programme will prepare students for both aspects of the industry

Teaming creative people with planners and mentoring less experienced practitioners at the same time mirrors agency life, and encouraging students to leverage the opportunities of all media: this is brilliant.”

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates will have first-hand experience of working in top agencies.

The course is designed to help prepare graduates for work in the agency of their choice.

ASSESSMENT METHODS – P ortfolio –R eflective essays – P resentations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students will normally be required to hold a good bachelor’s degree or equivalent. A sample of work (5–10 advertising concepts) and a personal statement are required.

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MA Arts Management The MA in Arts Management has been developed to take account of the significant changes taking place in the arts and across the creative industries. Working in close collaboration with sector partners the course is appropriate and adaptive to this changing and challenging environment. Their direct input will help expand your theoretical understanding and professional knowledge through hands-on experience and work-based learning.

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The course offers a unique opportunity to engage with an extensive range of regional, national and international arts and cultural organisations covering the full range of the creative industries from dance, theatre and music to digital creativity, the fine arts and fashion to heritage, museums and cultural tourism.

“The arts stimulate us, educate us, challenge and amuse us. They are of instrumental, as well as intrinsic, value and their social benefits are numerous and beyond doubt.” Maria Miller, Culture Sector Minister, April 2013 Culture, the arts and the creative industries in the UK are estimated to be worth around £36 billion to our economy – our creative and cultural excellence plays a crucial role in our national identity, and is recognised globally.

In the 21st century, culture and arts policy and practice are being shaped against a background of enormous change and challenge across the creative sectors. Arts managers and administrators are instrumental in the governance and sustainability of the creative sectors.

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with a wide range of organisations.

They will need to be people who see the arts and culture as a vital part of the wider economy.

Bath, a relatively small city with a resident population of about 80,000, attracts over 4 million visitors every year. It hosts an annual series of internationally renowned arts and cultural festivals, has been a fashionable spa for leisure and pleasure since the 18th century, and is a World Heritage Site with a rich offering of museums and galleries.

It is also a city at the heart of the South West, ideally situated between Bristol and London on the M4 high tech and creative industries ‘corridor’.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT The course builds on your previous experience and background, expanding your professional arts knowledge, management skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and creative leadership skills.

Designed and delivered in close collaboration with leading arts organisations, the course will provide you with the theoretical framework, appropriate skills and practical experience to meet the challenges of working in your chosen field.

The modules cover theory, critical thinking, skills development and practical experience; they have been designed to allow you to demonstrate an ability to analyse historic and current debates in and about culture and the arts; to apply this analysis to

contemporary practice, structures, funding and participation; and to relate both to the complex range of activities involved in ‘managing the arts’.

The programme is offered in a modular format. You will take a mix of taught modules in the first two trimesters (120 credits), including a compulsory work-placement and complete a dissertation or placementbased project in the third trimester (60 credits). To achieve the MA you will need to complete 180 credits in total.

MODULES Trimester 1 –A rts Management in the 21st century (core module, 30 credits) –M anagement in Practice (core module, 30 credits) Trimester 2 –R esearch and Writing for the Arts, Heritage and Culture (core module, 30 credits) – S upported Placement (core module, 30 credits) Trimester 3 – P lacement Project or Research Project (option module, 60 credits) OR –H eritage, Museums and Arts Management: an international perspective (option module, 60 credits)

TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES The course enables you to combine academic study with placements and practical work, and aims to accommodate the needs of those in paid employment. Learning is encouraged through participation in a wide variety of activities including lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, online activity and discussion, work-based learning, and research projects. Each module will include contributions from leaders in their field, whether for short lectures or longer workshops; a number of them will continue to act as mentors and help guide you through your placement project or final dissertation.

The subject for this will be developed in consultation with the course leader and, where relevant, with your placement host.

Access to key thinkers and doers is an integral part of the course. As well as reflecting on the uncertainties of the moment, the course is intended to introduce you to people who are dealing with them for real.

Face-to-face contact during tutorials and workshops is intended to encourage and facilitate peersupport and shared learning; there will be opportunities for joint and group working.

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Tutors and visiting professionals Staff on this course offer you access to a wide range of academic and practical expertise in Arts Management. We are committed to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and the application of that learning to deliver effective practice in the workplace.

– Kristin Doern (Course Leader): Kristin is also the Subject Leader for Heritage at Bath Spa University.

She works in close partnership with a range of cultural and heritage organisations in Bath and across the region. Now a senior lecturer in heritage and cultural history, her background before this was in musical theatre, company stage management and arts education in London and in Canada.

– Alison Hems: Alison joined Bath Spa University from the museums and heritage sectors where her career has spanned local authority, national and independent organisations in a wide variety of roles, from managing collections to mentoring staff and trustees, overseeing capital projects to writing exhibition copy, preparing development plans and funding applications to liaising with government departments and briefing government minsters.

She is also the Programme Leader for the MA in Heritage Management.

– Kerry Irving : Kerry is a Senior Lecturer in Drama Studies and Performing Arts, with over 20 years professional experience in arts venue management and professional theatre.

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– Lu Liu: Lu is the Course Leader for the MA in Business and Management and has professional and academic experience in China, Scandinavia and the UK.

ASSESSMENT METHODS Students are assessed by a variety of assessment methods that may include some or all of the following across the various modules on the course:

Visiting lecturers There will also be a range of professional arts management practitioners from across the arts and cultural sectors who will deliver lectures and workshops, mentor students on placements and research projects, and work professionally with students on collaborative public projects.

– Reports on work-based assignments – Research project reports – Portfolios – Reflective logs of evidence – Reviews – Proposal papers for projects, funding or events, business plans, or strategy documents – Project progress reports – Project evaluations – Presentations

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Careers in arts management are varied and cover every cultural and artistic area. They include roles in: – Events and venue management – Programming events and seasons – Audience development – Community engagement and social inclusion – Education and learning – Marketing, press and communications – Production management – Fundraising – Visitor services, ‘front-of-house’ management, retail services – Managing artists and performers

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants will normally have a good first degree (2.1 or above) in any academic subject. Applicants without a first degree may be considered if they can demonstrate considerable relevant experience; they may be asked to attend an interview.

If English is not your first language then you will need to provide evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English. A minimum language level of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

The British Council organises regular language tests in most countries.

Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Arts Management Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Arts Management length MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MA part-time: 6 trimesters PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Developed in close collaboration with sector partners the course is appropriate and adaptive to a changing and challenging environment.

Taught by academic experts and experienced professionals giving you the opportunity to develop professional contacts and networks.

Professional placement experience with the opportunity to consider arts and cultural management in an international context.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact:

Competition for jobs is fierce and not everyone will want a career in the ‘arts’. The course includes a range of generic skills and opportunities that are aimed at increasing employability for our postgraduates in the voluntary sector, social enterprises, fundraising, and a wide range of administrative and management roles.

T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Leader Kristin Doern

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MSc Creative Technologies and Enterprise The MSc in Creative Technologies and Enterprise (CTE) is designed for people who have a grounding in computing and business skills (whether through study or experience), and are seeking to develop their creative and research abilities in order to adapt to the digital economy or prepare themselves for future research in this field.

Future industries depend upon people who are equipped with creative ideas, entrepreneurial skills and technological knowledge. This course will prepare you for a rapidly-changing global digital economy in which your ability to adapt on-the-fly and make creative contributions will be your major resource.

The course has been planned with enterprise partners and offers opportunities for national and international placements throughout.

It makes use of Bath Spa University’s close links with Hartham Park, with its superb digital infrastructure and many linked businesses.

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‘stand-alone’ Master’s has a number of features in common with that course, but also some differences, such as the expectation of prior computing and business experience, and the presence of research as a particular feature of the programme.

Underpinning your skills and knowledge will be a solid grounding in entrepreneurship, project management, software programming, and creative thinking. Through a series of creative projects you will have the opportunity to work with commercial and industrial partners to advance your understanding and experience in the sector.

Course structure and content The course will typically include national and international placements, giving you the opportunity to develop

your existing skills in whatever sector of the digital and creative industries to which you may currently be committed. You will be undertaking self-devised individual or collaborative creative projects. There will be a considerable degree of autonomy associated with these projects, but they will all be the subject of prior negotiation with academic staff and industrial partners.

You will be taught research methods and undertake your own research project. Research in CTE is inherently transdisciplinary, which creates particular challenges when considering appropriate methodologies. The course will explore these fully, looking at quantitative and qualitative methods, action research and other creative methods.

You will seek to understand, through both practice and theory, the nature of both ‘creativity’ and ‘innovation’.

These are crucial concepts whose definition is the subject if much discussion and research. The course sets out to explore them so that you will be able to apply the knowledge that results in the professional domain. This aspect of the course is characterised by a shared sense of discovery as we work towards a full realisation.

You will encounter emerging technologies that will place you at the cutting-edge of developments in the digital economy. You will also build a solid base of research skills and methods that will provide you with the means to contribute to Research and Development or to develop your own research projects.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MSc Creative Technologies and Enterprise

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length MSc full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MSc part-time: 6 trimesters Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Will place you at the cutting-edge of developments in the global digital economy.

Combines creative ideas, entrepreneurial skills and technological knowledge.

Opportunities for national and international placements.

MODULES Emerging Technologies: 30 credits This module aims to develop students’ knowledge of, and to provide hands-on practical engagement with, emerging creative technologies. These include cutting-edge developments in hardware, software and communications as appropriate.

Significant input to the module is provided by enterprise partners working in creative technology research and development.

Assessment is by critical analysis and seminar presentation.

Research Methods: 30 credits This module provides a grounding in research methods for creative technologies projects, including the dynamics of creativity, offering students methodologies and techniques to support and develop their learning throughout their course of study. The module will cover literature reviews, creative practice research methodologies and practice-led research, as well as critical and scholarly approaches

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to analysis, quantitative and qualitative approaches including laboratory evaluation, surveys, case studies and action research. Students will be given techniques in methods of collaborative and cooperative working, as well as systems of the development of creative ideas and research. Assessment is by critical commentary and group presentation.

Specialist Option: 30 credits This provides an opportunity to select a module from a portfolio offered across Bath Spa University at this level.

Research Project: 30 credits This module will give students a practical understanding of the different methods of undertaking, disseminating, and presenting research projects in creative technologies, as well as practical experience in presenting their research to an audience. The module also aims to encourage students to think about how their own creative technologies work is best communicated to a range of different audiences, ranging from academics, industry specialists and

the general public. The module will consist of a series of taught lectures followed by tutorial support, while students will work towards an assessed presentation of their own research.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact:

Industry Showcase (Major Project): 60 credits This module aims to develop students’ individual and collaborative creative abilities in the digital economy.

The module comprises a number of negotiated projects that are normally collaborative and may be undertaken locally or internationally as industrial placements or internships, which will result in a major industry showcase event. Assessment is by contribution to the showcase, portfolio of work and personal journal. There is a larger 90 credit major project which is only available in special circumstances, where students have already acquired the requisite skills and knowledge contained in one of the taught modules.

Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk

T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk

Course Director Professor Andrew Hugill

Teaching methods and resources Teaching methods include lectures; seminars; workshops; placements; group activities; practical assignments; and research sandpits.

Assessment methods Assessment is through a wide range of methods, including project reports; presentations and events; written essays or dissertations; portfolios of practical work; case studies; and reflective journals Entry requirements Successful candidates would normally have an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level or equivalent. Exceptional entry will be considered where there is significant and relevant prior experience.

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MA Creative Writing Bath Spa University pioneered the teaching of creative writing in Britain and the MA in Creative Writing has an excellent record of helping students to achieve publication of novels, poetry, short stories and literary non-fiction.

In 2012 we marked our success with the appointment of nine new Professors: Naomi Alderman, David Almond, Aminatta Forna, Maggie Gee, Tessa Hadley, Philip Hensher, Nicholas Jose, Kate Pullinger, and Fay Weldon.

With specialisms in novel writing, digital writing, poetry, children’s writing, games writing, and the short story, the professors will be involved in teaching, masterclasses and research.

Course structure and content The course is modular and is currently offered for full-time study only.

The MA in Creative Writing is concerned with imaginative writing, which includes novels, short stories, poetry and non-fiction. The emphasis is upon encouragement, to help you to find and pursue a direction in your writing, and to understand the process of offering a manuscript for publication.

Because of the reputation of the MA in Creative Writing, we are able to recruit excellent students who, every year, form an exciting and mutually supportive community of writers. Frequent visits by other writers, literary agents, publishers, broadcasters and other professionals connected with writing ensure that students are given plentiful advice about how to place work and make decisions about their careers as writers.

The course is not for the writer whose only interest is in their own work, but rather for the writer who can benefit from working closely with fellow students and with tutors, many of whom are practising and published writers.

In recent years, several current or former students have been awarded excellent contracts for novels. Two were long-listed for the Man Booker Prize, three for the Orange Prize, one for the Costa Prize and one for the Guardian First Book Award. One received the Betty Trask Prize; another the Manchester Book Award; another a W.H. Smith New Talent Award. One reached the bestseller lists. Student poets have had their poetry accepted for publication in numerous literary journals, including Ambit, Magma, London Magazine, Poetry Wales,

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BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Creative Writing length Full-time: 1 year Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features A leading course at an institution that has pioneered the teaching of creative writing.

PN Review and The Reader, among others, and have been placed in such competitions as the Bridport, the Frogmore, Mslexia, and Writers Inc. Janklow and Nesbit Ltd, a leading literary agency, awards an annual prize for the best novel or novel in progress by a student on the course.

It is implicit in the course philosophy that critical reading aids the development of writers. Workshops, in which you look constructively at each other’s writing, and context modules, to study the ways in which writers meet certain challenges, are integral parts of the course.

Modules The full MA programme consists of two writing workshops, two context modules and the Manuscript (a double module): Workshop One: Professional Skills This module gives students a mixture of small-group seminars looking closely at their writing and plenary presentations on the skills writers need.

Workshop Two This is a specialist workshop in prose fiction or poetry.

Context Modules These modules examine genres and look at ways in which writers meet challenges from the public world.

At least five of the following are offered each term: – Digital Writing – Writing and the Environmental Crisis – Suspense Fiction – Contemporary American Writing – The Writer and Place – Modernism and Postmodernism – Writing and Gender – The Short Story – Writing and Politics – Reviewing and Journalism – Narrative Non-Fiction – The Love Story – Writing for Young People The Manuscript For this module each student brings a manuscript as near to publishable quality as possible. You are assigned a specialist tutor.

Teaching methods and resources In the first workshop module, students attend a mixture of workshops and plenary presentations. In the second, they attend a three-hour small-group seminar each week, as they also do for each of their two context modules. The Manuscript is completed between June and September. Students meet tutors regularly during this period. A residential writing weekend is an essential part of the course.

Tutors Last year we welcomed nine prizewinning novelists and leading poets to the Creative Writing team – Naomi Alderman (novelist and digital writing); David Almond; Aminatta Forna (novelist); Maggie Gee (novelist); Tessa Hadley (novelist); Philip Hensher (novelist); Nicholas Jose; Kate Pullinger (novelist); Fay Weldon CBE (novelist).

Assessment methods Assessment is by coursework only.

Each writing workshop is assessed on the basis of a folder of creative writing and an early draft of part of the Manuscript. Each context module is assessed on the basis of an essay and a folder of creative responses. The Manuscript is 35,000–40,000 words (or the equivalent for poetry and scriptwriting).

Entry requirements Admission to the course is based on a portfolio of creative writing, our estimate of the student’s commitment and potential as a writer and ability to benefit from the course, and normally, but not invariably, on a first degree.

Strong links with literary agents and publishers.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Richard Kerridge You may also be interested in our specialist postgraduate course in children’s writing – see page 66–67 for the MA Writing for Young People.

Applicants will need to submit a short piece of creative writing with their application form, such as two chapters of a novel, two short stories, six poems, or the equivalent

These professors join our existing tutors that include prestigious, best selling and award winning writers, such as Gerard Woodward (novelist and poet); Tim Liardet (poet); Carrie Etter (poet); Samantha Harvey (novelist); Steve May (radio dramatist, playwright and novelist); Richard Kerridge (nature writer); Katharine Reeve (non-fiction and digital writing); Paul Evans (nature writer); Lucy English (novelist and poet); Mimi Thebo (novelist); Jonathan Neale (novelist, dramatist and non-fiction writer); Tricia Wastvedt (novelist); Celia Brayfield (novelist); Jenni Mills (novelist); Neil Rollinson (poet).

Visiting writers Readings and seminars conducted by writers are built into the programme.

Visiting writers have included Moniza Alvi, John Burnside, Stevie Davies, Helen Dunmore, Roy Fisher, Peter Flannery, Nick Hornby, Michael Hulse, Emyr Humphreys, Kathleen Jamie, Mimi Khalvati, Toby Litt, Tony Lopez, Benjamin Markovits, Les A. Murray, Tim Pears, Ashley Pharoah, D.B.C. Pierre, Jem Poster, Philip Pullman, Fiona Sampson, Michael Schmidt and Matthew Sweeney. There will also be visits from publishers, literary agents and broadcasters. Every year there are opportunities to show work to agents and editors who visit.

Writing workshops taught by published writers.

Student Profile Nikita Lalwani MA Creative Writing — “Being at Bath Spa was something invaluable and indefinable for me.

I was worried that going on a creative writing course might be a bit like being in a slightly sick, ‘show us your underwear’ form of group therapy. I was very wrong. Instead I was thrust into the company of some of the most interesting writers around – the current spread of tutors in the department – who have managed to create a space where ideas really are exchanged rather than reduced to templates.

I wrote more than half of my novel there and am indebted for the way in which being on the course made writing the centre of my life.”

Nikita’s debut novel, Gifted, was included in the longlist for the 2007 Man Booker Prize, the shortlist of the Costa first novel award, and won the 2008 Desmond Elliott prize for sparkling new fiction. Nikita’s novel was conceived on the MA course, and a first draft was her manuscript submission.

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MA Feature Filmmaking The MA in Feature Filmmaking is designed to give you an industryfocused education in the business and practice of modern feature making for fact or fiction.

The collaborative nature of modern filmmaking means that this is a course for students with aspirations as filmmakers who want to develop both their aesthetic and business skills for a long successful career working on feature length documentaries or fiction films. Supported by film industry professionals you will develop your voice as a visual storyteller.

Course structure and content The course teaches you how modern filmmakers make feature length projects and offers practical experience of making such projects.

We cannot guarantee that your project will get made and your success in academic terms will not depend upon you having completed a feature (although we are confident that many students will achieve this).

All students will graduate with a wealth of professional contacts, a stunning showreel, a fully developed feature film project and the knowledge and contacts for how to get ahead in the film business.

The aim is that at the end of the MA in Feature Filmmaking you will have received a through education in the needs and techniques of the micro -budget film business and have the skills to be able to negotiate favourable terms for your current (and future) feature projects to be distributed.

There are two durations of the MA in Feature Filmmaking – full-time over 12 months and part-time over 24 months.

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Modules Workshop modules These are practical and creative filmmaking workshops, which give you the techniques for feature film production for low budget film production.

Context modules Context modules are offered in the belief that filmmakers will only reap the rewards of their creative skills if they have an adequate understanding of the industry, the financial and legal frameworks and the operation of these systems. These are not modules that would be covered in an MA in Film Studies as they relate entirely to the business functions of the industry, although you will investigate the power and dominance of the Hollywood studio system and its impact on narrative, for example.

However, you will then apply this knowledge to alternative funding models and tax regimes that European countries have adopted to combat Hollywood’s dominance.

Feature development workshops There are two script/development workshops and up to four hours one-to-one mentoring during this period. Students on the part-time route will have the opportunity to collaborate on productions being filmed by full-time students during this period.

Practicum This double module is where theory and practice come together in the production and postproduction of a feature length project.

From Script to Screen – low budget production techniques (Workshop) You will explore practical and creative techniques, approaches and strategies of feature documentary and fiction production. You will refine your personal project during this module by learning advanced editorial, scripting and stylistic approaches to feature film production.

Finding an Audience – distribution techniques (Context) This module gives you a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of contemporary marketing and how this is applied to film. You will examine both traditional and digital marketing techniques, for example using social networks to produce a marketing momentum that allows low budget films to compete against Hollywood’s blockbuster marketing clout.

From Pitch to Production – the international film business (Context) To compete in the global film business practitioners will be required to understand the historical development, business systems, procedures and models that influence the contemporary global film business. This module allows you to understand how and why the Hollywood model still dominates feature film production.

Production and Postproduction (Practicum) In this 16-week module you turn your project into a feature length production, building on the insights you have learnt over the course. The projects will normally need to be completed to an ‘off-line’ standard with a stereo mix.

You should expect to work 12–14 hour days for 6 days a week when filming and editing. It is expected that most productions will involve 4–6 weeks for principal photography. The projects will then go into a period of editing of 10–12 weeks to arrive at a version of the film that is suitable for screening to distributors and agencies to seek further completion funding.

Planning for Success – pre-production (Workshop) This module gives you the ability to further develop/rework/alter your main project in light of the insights into low budget cinema techniques and how the international film business operates.

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Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Feature Filmmaking Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Feature Filmmaking length MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MA part-time: 6 trimesters PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester Location Bristol Studios and Corsham Court Centre Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features A chance to make your own feature film.

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and the latest editing software, lights and video cameras including Sony F3 with Zeiss CP2 lenses and Canon DSLR 5D and 7D, together with first class tutorial and lecture rooms. You also have access to filmmaking expertise from script supervisors to assistant directors, from distributors, sales agents to screen writers and award winning film directors.

Tutors The modules in the MA are taught by both practising industry professionals and by specialist academic staff from the Department of Film and Media Production.

Sixteen (www.seizefilms.co.uk) was directed in 2013 by award winning director Rob Brown and producer Nic Jeune. Rob Brown and Nic Jeune are the core university team delivering the course. Sixteen has provided many insights into low budget feature filmmaking today including running a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign.

Sixteen was nominated for two awards at BFI London Film Festival 2013: “Already a short filmmaker of some note, Rob Brown has assembled a strong British cast that he has directed with restraint and grace, remaining unafraid to confront the audience with his characters’ culpability and social responsibility. The resulting film is a beautifully realised and moving take on the British urban thriller.”

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Assessment methods You are assessed through continuous assessment. Assessment tasks will be varied, including group presentations, script development evaluations, industry reports, production folders, marketing reports and the feature film project.

Your final mark for the production module will reflect the quality of the final submission and amount of input you have put into the combined project either as a producer or director.

Your tutors will evaluate your creative and physical input to the project and your course based on your journals, tutorials, other students’ submissions and any other submissions. In this sense a well-produced project can be awarded a distinction to the producer even if the director achieves a pass for his or her work.

Entry requirements Applicants to the 12-month programme must have a script or treatment, which in the opinion of Bath Spa is at pre-production at the point of interview. If the script or treatment requires any significant extra work, or an extended filming schedule, you will be offered a place on the 24-month version of the course. It is your responsibility to work with the development manager to develop the project so it can be approved for production.

Career opportunities Our assumption is that students taking this programme are committed to working in the feature film industry as creative filmmakers, who understand that a detailed knowledge of the film business will be central to their future success, as is a strong sense of story telling. The structure and aims of the course provide a route to exploiting film assets in global markets, as well as using a low budget feature to prove your skills as a long-form filmmaker.

This experience will lead some producers and directors into contracts on other films, TV drama or drama documentaries. Producers will build up a series of skills, contacts, and experience that will allow them to develop subsequent projects with greater support.

Other students may wish to pursue academic work as lecturers and practitioners. Another career route open to graduates will be to use their subsequent project as part of a creative PhD at Bath Spa or other bodies. Other careers can involve working with arts organisations like the BFI, Creative England, regional screen agencies such as Film London or South West Screen.

An opportunity to work with producers, directors and cinematographers exploring and pooling your skills with your fellow filmmakers.

Learn about the traditional and new routes and techniques to getting a film made and released.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and should be completed and returned with the project script or treatment, a statement of purpose and any additional material to support your application. For any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Mr Nic Jeune LLB, FHEA

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MA Heritage Management The ways in which we understand and manage ‘heritage’ are changing rapidly, while the physical remains of our past – buildings, landscapes, city streets, archives, artefacts and archaeological sites – and the intangible associations of tradition, language and memory continue to shape the ways in which we live our lives.

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We will challenge you to think about what heritage means, help you to set heritage management in its social, political and economic context, and give you the chance to apply your understanding through a range of practical projects with our local, regional and national partners.

“I want to know the relationship between this wooden object … and where it has been. I want to be able to reach the handle of the door and turn it and feel it open.

I want to be able to walk into each room where this object has lived, to feel the volume of the space, to know what pictures were on the walls, how the light fell from the windows. And I want to know whose hands it has been in, and what they felt and thought about it – if they thought about it.

I want to know what it has witnessed.”

Edmund de Waal, The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance (Chatto & Windus, 2010)

The hare with amber eyes – a tiny Japanese netsuke – is part of de Waal’s personal inheritance, knotted into the threads of family and world history, but the questions he asks of it belong to us all.

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We will ask these questions of historic buildings, museum collections, parks and gardens, archaeological sites, public and private archives. We will consider the ways in which these resources are managed, presented and explained; we will consider their value beyond something to see or a place to visit. What challenges are heritage bodies currently facing? What choices do they make in dealing with them?

How will pressures on public funding for heritage in the UK – and further afield – shape our experience of visiting and working in museums and heritage sites in the future?

And how will our wider understanding of heritage change as a result?

Trying to answer such questions provides a framework for practical work in the sector, underpinned by hands-on, supportive teaching. As well as thinking about heritage, we want you to become involved in a range of projects, working with our extensive range of partners, and to gain experience on the ground. Our students have completed projects with, among others, English Heritage, the National Trust, the World Heritage

Sites at Avebury and the City of Bath, Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, M-Shed in Bristol, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, HMS Victory, ss Great Britain, the Roman Baths Museum and the Churches Conservation Trust.

“The combination of theory and practical experience was a perfect balance and gave me a distinct advantage when applying for my role as a Management Trainee for English Heritage.”

Anneka, graduated October 2012 and now in a permanent post developing and managing the growing volunteer team at Stonehenge

Course structure and content The course offers a broad basis for developing your skills in heritage management, and will reflect both your needs and interests and the changing nature of the sector itself. It has been designed to provide everyone with a common starting point, but it also offers you a chance to explore particular themes and to become involved in substantial pieces of work.

“The number and variety of workshops led by heritage professionals gave me a clear insight into the industry and the range of roles available.”

Polly, graduated October 2012, now working for a heritage development trust

Understanding and analysing current practice This research module takes you beneath the surface of a new gallery, a restored garden, or a period interior, and asks you to consider: why this?

The question is both a practical and a theoretical one; answering it draws together current thinking and current practice.

Supported placement This might involve work on a specific project, or a broader introduction to the work of a particular organisation.

We see this as the focal point of the course, and potentially of enormous value to you and to the organisations with whom you’ll be working.

Final project or dissertation Your final project may represent an extension of your placement work, the opportunity to complete a new project, or a more traditional, research- based dissertation. You can also complete a comparative study, through our new International Perspectives module.

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Teaching methods and resources The course is delivered mainly through workshops, co-ordinated by leading practitioners working in the field.

We are increasingly looking across departmental and subject boundaries, and you might want to think about how you could work with a children’s writer interested in historical fiction or with a poet fascinated by landscape.

There are two World Heritage Sites on our doorstep – the iconic landscape of Stonehenge and Avebury and Bath itself – and we make extensive use of the extraordinary heritage of the city and the surrounding area, We work closely with organisations such as the Bath Preservation Trust, the Holburne Museum, and Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, and we have links and partnerships with bodies throughout the region, nationally and internationally.

Assessment methods You will be assessed through a mix of project work, formal essays, reports and a final Dissertation or Project.

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“If you are considering this course I would definitely recommend doing it. The course will consolidate the knowledge you gained at undergraduate level, increase your professional skills through seminars and placements, and teach you to approach tasks armed with professional levels of knowledge and experience.”

Kate, graduated October 2012, now studying for a PhD

Entry requirements Applicants will normally have a good first degree (2.1 or above) in any academic subject. Applicants without a first degree may be considered if they can demonstrate considerable relevant experience; they may be asked to attend an interview.

If English is not your first language then you will need to provide evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English. A minimum language level of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

The British Council organises regular language tests in most countries.

Not everyone will want a job in the ‘heritage industry’ and competition for jobs is fierce. Therefore, the course includes a range of generic skills and opportunities which are aimed at increasing employability for Bath Spa postgraduates in the voluntary sector, social enterprises, fundraising, and a wide range of administrative and management roles. As well as studying heritage management, you are encouraged to foster links with external partners and with other departments across the University.

These may be the connections which help lead you into other roles, including the third sector, cultural industries and tourism, or selfemployment.

Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Heritage Management Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Heritage Management length MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MA part-time: 6 trimesters PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester Location Corsham Court Centre Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features A chance to develop your own experience and understanding in partnership with major national and regional heritage organisations.

An evolving, responsive course which combines practical activities, placements and projects with robust conceptual thinking and analysis.

Career opportunities Careers in the heritage sector include roles in collections management, education and learning, exhibition planning and implementation, community engagement and outreach, and marketing and fundraising.

You might also become involved in operational management, events planning, retail and visitor services.

A course developed and delivered by leading heritage practitioners.

Applications Application forms are available on the website. For any admissions enquiries please contact:

Student Profile Anneka Harris, MA Heritage Management 2012 — “I wanted to change my career and saw that all of the heritage jobs that I was keen to pursue required a MA or similar. The course at Bath Spa University sounded like a perfect opportunity to mix my passions with knowledge and to enhance my employment prospects. Bath Spa University is a perfect place to study heritage, and Corsham Court is amazing. I was very keen on the practical placements offered through this course and the chance to be taught by sector professionals. The content was varied and allowed me to tailor my studies to my own interests. The quality of the teaching, guest lecturers and support was fantastic.

I made some great friends and spent a year learning about something I love.

When I finished the course I completed a one year management training scheme with English Heritage, based at Stonehenge. I have now started a new position as the Stonehenge Volunteer Manager and am developing a volunteer programme for the new Stonehenge visitor centre. I think it is safe to say that I owe my job with English Heritage to the experiences I gained during my MA. The two placements provided me with vital experience in the heritage sector.”

T: +44(0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Dr Alison Hems

01 The Roman Baths 02 The new modern extension to the Holburne Museum, Bath 03 Stonehenge 04 Detail of a historic door 05 SS Great Britain

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MA Literature, Landscape and Environment How does literature debate and reflect humanity’s relationship with ‘Nature’? What makes ‘the country’, ‘the wilderness’ or ‘the city’ what it is? How does literature respond to environmental destruction? Is it influenced by modern environmental movements?

The MA in Literature, Landscape and Environment examines how literature reflects and shapes the way in which we see the landscape and the environment. The MA is designed for students interested in further study or for those looking for careers in the rapidly expanding green industry.

The MA is taught by Bath Spa staff who are internationally recognised for their research in this field. In addition, we are located in a World Heritage site at the centre of a region rich with literary connections and with some of the finest landscapes in the country.

Course structure and content The programme aims to provide you with an excitingly wide range of issues and approaches in relation to the representations of various kinds of landscapes. It will present: – a mix of thematic topics, types of landscape and regions – a balance between literature pre- and post-1900 – a range of methodologies and approaches – although its main focus is literary, you will also engage with real landscapes and environments (for example, an 18th century country estate; London; the Eden Project; Quantock Hills; Hardy country).

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modules The programme – which is available full-time or part-time – consists of the following modules: one 30 credit research methods module; three 30 credit core modules; one 60 credit dissertation/project module.

Research: Methods, Resources, Dissemination Enables you to make the transition from undergraduate work to researching and writing English studies at postgraduate level. This module will be an introduction to postgraduatelevel research strategies alongside the focused study of literary texts.

Core modules In order that we can offer as wide and varied a programme as possible the core modules below act as a ‘shell’ module: each consists of two themed strands.

The Country and the City in History Two topics from the indicative list below will be offered each year: ‘The politics of place in early modern literature’; ‘Staging the country in early modern London’; ‘The city and the country estate in the long 18th century’; ‘Transforming poetry: industry in landscapes of the 18th century’; ‘Wilderness’.

Environmental Writing and Ecocriticism Two topics from the indicative list below will be offered each year: ‘Literature and Ecology’; ‘20th century American nature writing’; ‘Representations of Canadian wilderness’; ‘Colonial/postcolonial natures’; ’Pollution’; ‘Globalising environments’; ‘The environmental tradition in English literature’.

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Chorographies: case studies in region or place Two topics from the indicative list below will be offered each year: ‘Georgian Bath’; ‘Early modern London’; ‘Gothic London’; ‘Modernism and London’; ‘Writing the West Country’; ‘Literary heritage’.

Dissertation/Project You can opt for either a traditional written Dissertation or the Project.

The Project offers you the opportunity to create a different output, and it can take the form of an applied research project (for example, an exhibition for a literary heritage organisation; an electronic resource). This module will also include the opportunity to further pursue links with external organisations and some refresher workshops on research skills.

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Location The MA draws upon Bath Spa University’s location at the centre of a region whose writers have been intimately engaged with their environment: Coleridge (Nether Stowey and the Quantock Hills), Hardy (Dorchester), Austen (Bath), and the region is also associated with the writers Richard Jeffries, John Cooper Powys and Sylvia Townsend Warner. In addition, the area has some of the finest examples of the English country estate in the UK, for example, Stourhead, Prior Park, Dryham Park and Bowood House.

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Awards MA Literature, Landscape and Environment length Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Internationally-recognised staff expertise.

Access to unique regional resources and a location in a World Heritage Site.

Career opportunities The MA in Literature, Landscape and Environment was designed with number of career pathways in mind, including:

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– English postgraduate destinations (e.g. Higher Research degree programmes, public and private sector research careers, book and publishing industries) – Environmental sector and ‘Green’ careers (e.g. advocacy, communications, charities, education, internships, ecotourism, urban planning) – Heritage and tourism sector (e.g. charities and trusts, visitor centres, private estates, local government, planning, management, communications) – Creative industries (e.g. radio, TV, cable and satellite broadcasters, book publishing, web media, news and magazine media).

Examines literary works from a broad historical range (Early Modern period to the present) and covers a wide range of landscapes and regions (for example: urban, wild, natural, British, American).

Offers the opportunity for field-work with, for example, regional heritage organisations, resources or archives.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875609 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Dr Stephen H. Gregg For the latest news about the course visit http:// literaturelandenvironment.org.uk

Entry requirements We expect all applicants to have a good honours degree (2:1 or above), in an area of literary studies or a related humanities subject.

Learning and staff You will be taught at our Corsham Court campus, an 18th century country house currently owned by the Methuen family and Bath Spa University’s postgraduate centre.

Teaching and learning on the taught modules will primarily be via seminars, but opportunities for other types of engagement may be offered as an alternative to seminars, depending upon the nature of the thematic strand for research, for example: skills workshops, field-trips, directed research, and independent research associated with the Dissertation or Project. Assessment will be via essays, proposals, and a final Dissertation or Project. Students on the MA have access to high-quality electronic resources, as well as to specialist book collections. The course offers links with

archives and libraries both locally and nationally such as the British Library and the Thomas Hardy archives.

The MA is founded upon our staff’s expertise and substantial publications record in the areas of ecocriticism, contemporary environmental writing, early modern London, postmodern American cities, and literary journeys in modernist/postmodernist literature.

Tracey Hill is the author of a prizewinning book on early-modern London; Richard Kerridge has won the BBC Wildlife Award for Nature Writing and launched the first ever course on ecocriticism in the UK and he has been chair of the UK branch of the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment. In addition, Bath Spa University is the home of the journal Green Letters: Studies in Ecocriticism.

01 Georgian Bath 02 The global environment 03 View of the lake at the Newton Park campus 04 The Eden Project in Cornwall 05 Beautiful landscape 06 Bench alongside the path that runs on the edge of the Blackmore Vale from the Dorset Gap to Bull Barrow Hill – the path is the route Tess takes from Flintcomb Ash Farm to Martock, in Thomas Hardy’s novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles.

Student Profile Patricia Main MA Literature, Landscape and Environment 2012 — “After completing my undergraduate degree in English Literature at Bath Spa I wanted to continue my studies to master’s level at the University.

The mixture of literature and ecocritical issues covered on the MA is fascinating and has forced me to look not only at how I read texts but also wider lifestyle issues. The campuses at Bath Spa University are beautiful and the tutors are so willing to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. When I have completed this course I hope to be able to undertake research, attend conferences and extend my fiction writing in the light of my enhanced academic knowledge and research skills. Doing this course was a steep learning curve, but it was eminently worthwhile!”

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MA Scriptwriting The MA in Scriptwriting is a professional training course taught by practicing, award-winning writers. We turn out writers who understand the structure and craft of drama, have a finished script they can use as a calling card, are aware of contemporary issues in the industries, and who can pitch and sell their work.

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The MA is taught in seventeen weekends of intensive workshops.

However, it is not ‘low residency’, but has as many contact hours as any other of Bath Spa’s internationally recognised MA courses in Creative Writing.

You will be taught at our beautiful Corsham Court campus where we have state of the art performance, capture and editing facilities. As part of your coursework, you will have opportunities to have your work for the stage performed or film excerpts from your screenplay. We work closely with the School of Music and Performing Arts and the Film Production department. Their students will have the opportunity to help act in and help produce your work.

This is an intellectually challenging postgraduate course, but all theoretical concepts are related to developing your writing. All essays will mention your own work and your own practice as an emerging writer.

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Each student is provided with a free copy of Final Draft scriptwriting software, a must for professional scriptwriters, and you will be supported to fully understand industry standards in the presentation of your work.

Course structure and content The course is full-time from October to September, or part-time over two years, and is taught in modules. The first trimester runs from October to January and there are two modules, each delivered in three intensive weekends.

One is the module on Dramatic Structure. This is designed to give you an understanding of the full range of ways that plays and scripts can work.

You will discuss dialogue, character, genre, and the different media. The emphasis is on helping you to tell your story – constructing a well made plot.

Students will read and view widely.

The other module in the first trimester is a workshop in Writing Theatre and Radio, delivered in three

intensive weekends. This time is solely devoted to the students’ own work, and much of the time you will work on your feet. At the end of the trimester, each student finishes a 45 to 60 minute play or radio script, and a 3,000 word essay that explains the structure of that script.

The second trimester, from February to June, also has two modules. One is Professional Skills, again over three intensive weekends.

The ability to write alone is not enough to make your way in the various industries of theatre, television, film and radio. You will also need to pitch, and talk intelligently and flexibly about your own work and others’. One of our tutors facilitates this module, and various industry professionals come in for a day to inform, rehearse and challenge you.

The other module this trimester is Workshop in Screenwriting, also over three weekends. Here you write a script for film or television. We pay particular attention to genre, to the visual and time requirements of the

screen, and to writing for particular markets. At the end of this trimester you will have finished 50 to 60 minutes of TV, or a short film script, or a treatment for a full-length film plus at least 45 minutes of polished script.

The third trimester runs from June to the end of September. Here there is only one double module, the Final Script Workshop. The workshops meet over five intensive Saturdays.

In this module, each student writes a full length play, a full length film script, or the equivalent in television or radio. This script can be a development and reworking of earlier pieces, but will often be completely new work.

At the end of September students submit this script.

The final assessment is based on four things. The most important is this script. The second is a cold pitch for this script where you will articulate the strengths of your project and its suitability for the market. The third is a short 1,000-word document that clearly lays out a strategy for realising their project.

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The last assessment item is a practical realisation of an excerpt of your own work through either a short film, a rehearsed reading of a theatre play or the recording of a radio play. The readings and/or recordings will form a showcase event wholly organised by the students, to which industry professionals will be invited.

Teaching methods and resources All courses are taught by workshop.

In over 20 years of delivering learning in Creative Writing, we feel workshop is the most productive way to develop writers. It is particularly suited to scriptwriting, which is a social and collective art.

Tutors and visiting professionals All of our tutors are writers working in the industry. Among those working on the course will be: – Ursula Rani Sarma: (Course Director) writer for theatre, radio and screen – Steve May: who writes radio and novels

– Lucy Catherine: who writes theatre, television and film – Robin Mukherjee: who writes theatre, television and film – Hattie Naylor: who writes film, theatre, radio and opera libretti – Jonathan Neale: who writes theatre, radio and novels In the second trimester we have visits from several professionals in the industry. Each conducts a one-day workshop with students, outlining the industry and giving them rigorous practice in pitching their work.

Typically, we will have an agent, a TV producer, a radio producer, a theatre director or literary manager, and a film script editor.

Awards MA Scriptwriting

Entry requirements Most students accepted onto the course will have either a first degree or a thorough professional training in acting, theatre, television, or film.

Some students, however, will be accepted on the basis of equivalent life experience. Applicants are asked to submit one or two pieces of creative writing with their application form, about 20 pages in all. This can be part of a novel, short stories, poems, or script. Do not assume it has to be drama. Submit your best work rather than your best script.

Some students may be accepted to do the course part-time over 2 years Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features We expect the atmosphere on the course to be relaxed, playful, supportive and intellectually serious.

The course is taught at our beautiful Corsham Court campus where we are developing performance, capture and editing facilities.

Assessment methods Assessment is by coursework only.

In the first two trimesters work will be assessed as work in progress. The final submission will be examined on the script (60%), and the essay on the market, the pitch and the realisation of work (40%).

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Ursula Rani Sarma

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01 Theatre script in action 02 A basic film set 03 Rehearsals at Bath Spa University Theatre 04 Performance 05 On the set of ‘Liquid Soap’

Student Profile Lucy Lott MA Scriptwriting — “After completing my undergraduate degree in Drama, I worked for seven years in Public Relations and also took a year out to pursue acting. I wanted to feel inspired again and wanted the opportunity to return to doing something creative that linked back to my original degree, and that’s why I chose to do the MA in Scriptwriting. I was also really excited to be using my brain again, learning new skills and challenging myself.

I chose the course at Bath Spa University as it was the most varied.

It allows you to explore different types of Scriptwriting for different mediums: theatre, radio, film and TV, rather than focusing on one only, like many other UK courses. I was also drawn to the course by the fact it was taught by working writers and that it also offered a very practical focus in the form of advice about making a living as a scriptwriter and how to navigate the industry.

It is a very well-rounded course.

The support from the tutors is excellent and I have made contacts with both tutors and fellow students that will prove helpful in the future when I might need advice or guidance. I particularly like the structure of the course weekends.

Also, the course is based at the postgraduate centre at Corsham Court which is a beautiful setting.

Having the MA in Scriptwriting will give me more confidence to pursue a career in Scriptwriting, but it will also ensure I have one polished piece of completed work that is ready for me to approach professionals with.”

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MA Travel and Nature Writing

OVERVIEW Awards MA in Travel and Nature Writing length MA low residency (1 calendar year)

The Master of Arts in Travel and Nature Writing is designed for writers seeking advanced skills in the growing field of creative non-fiction inspired by the natural world and contemporary journeying.

Two residencies in UK One residency outside of UK Location Corsham Court campus Distance learning with residential sessions or equivalent Fees Please see page 12 for full details

The course focuses on the application of writing skills to match the requirements of the travel and nature writing sector. To this end, students will learn from engagement, encounter, workshop, tuition and mentoring; they will develop their professional practice and produce a portfolio of work to help establish their careers in this highly competitive field.

Course structure and content This is a low residency course over three trimesters. It will normally consist of three week-long residential sessions, meeting visiting writers and industry specialists; distance learning modules designed to familiarise participants with the standards, interests and publishing requirements of the sector; one-to-one tutorials and mentoring providing the opportunity to turn experience into well-crafted writing of publication standard.

Modules The course begins with an intense six-day residential session for induction, introduction to distance learning, taught modules and mentoring sessions. The first two trimesters involve writing regular pieces which are critiqued by tutors and peers. Through a business and context module, students can explore the ethics, history and development of a particular area of travel or nature writing. The second residency is usually planned to coincide with the Bath Literary Festival in March.

Throughout the course students will develop a portfolio of their best work and a journal tracking their submissions to publications; in this they will be supported by a mentor.

The third residency will involve fieldwork, normally outside the UK.

Tutors Bath Spa University can draw on the experience of professional writers, tutors and industry professionals of the highest standard.

Assessment methods The course totals 180 credits: modules in the first trimester account for 30 credits, the second trimester also accounts for 30 credits, professional practice develops through trimesters one and two accounting for 30 credits and the portfolio amassed throughout all three trimesters accounts for 90 credits.

Entry requirements A first degree, a formal application, samples of travel and/or nature writing and interview.

CAreer opportunities The course is designed to introduce students to the workings of various travel and nature writing publishing opportunities and prepare them for the submission of their own work.

It will also equip them with the practical and business skills to operate as freelance writers.

Ideal for writers inspired by the natural world and contemporary journeying ambitious to become published professionals.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44(0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk

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Key features Applied creative non-fiction, hands-on experience, tuition from industry professionals.

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Teaching methods and resources Face-to-face seminars during intensive residency weeks, individual tutorials, directed study in writing and rewriting, online tutorials, Wikis, discussion boards, tutorial and peer critiques.

Students will read extensively and are expected to be familiar with the subject and its contextual literature.

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MA Writing Poetry

OVERVIEW Awards MA Writing Poetry

The UK’s first specialist international poetry MA.

length 2-year low residency Location Corsham Court campus and an American university Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features A transatlantic programme with two residencies, one at Bath Spa University, and one at an American university.

It is taught by practising poets with a proven track record of guiding students towards publication of collections with Tall Lighthouse, Oversteps, Seren, Templar Poetry, New York Quarterly – among other poetry publishers – and of helping them to place poems in individual journals and publications like Poetry Review, PN Review, The Best Australian Poetry, Under the Radar, The Rialto, Poetry Wales, The Edinburgh Review, The Warwick Review, The Long Poem Magazine, Stand Magazine, The New Welsh Review, Smiths Knoll, Tears in the Fence, Magma, The Interpreter’s House, Orbis, Staple, and so forth.

Course structure and content There are four 30 credit modules plus one Manuscript double module of 60 credits that make up the programme. In total you will take 180 master’s credits to gain the MA Writing Poetry. All modules are assessed by coursework.

MODULES The Profession of Poetry What are the particular protocols of poetry publishing? What actually distinguishes it from all other forms of publishing?

Reading Contemporary Poetry Five collections will be set for this module. They will have been published in the last five years and they will be as varied as possible; each collection will reflect a particular strain of contemporary poetry: formal, political, personal, Imagist, experimental, and so forth.

The Lyric, The Long Poem, The Sequence What are the choices facing a poet when s/he first sets out? That choice is arguably founded in the divide between Lyric and Narrative poetry.

The Little Machine: Anatomy of the Poem This module is taught by a residency which will include a varied programme of readings, talks and seminars during the week of study.

The Manuscript The elongated manuscript module runs from the beginning to the end of the course. It is comprised of two pieces of coursework: The Poetry Collection, a book length manuscript developed over the two years, effectively a potentially publishable collection of poems. This is the equivalent of 40,000 words of prose (80%). This is complemented by The Poetics, a journal commenting critically on the work-in-progress; a means for you to explore your own aesthetic, drawing on all that has been learnt on the subsidiary modules (20%). As this is double module the marks acquired on it would count double.

TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES The MA is two-years full-time delivered by a mixture of online seminars, tutorials and residencies.

The residencies are a week long and there are two a year, one at Bath Spa University, and one at an American university. Run alternately the residencies are devoted to the teaching of one module. They are normally run in June and November.

These residencies constitute an intensive period of study. They are also run as mini-festivals to which a range of poets, editors and teachers would be invited to read, give papers and teach.

The structural and learning backbone of this course is the manuscript double module which runs from the beginning to the end of the course. It runs concurrently with the four 30 credit modules.

ASSESSMENT METHODS All assessment is by coursework.

Module assessment will normally be divided between two pieces of coursework, each worth 50% and usually 2,500 words. Typically, each module lasts 11 weeks. Each student is expected to spend approximately 18-hours a week studying and writing.

Online group teaching and one-to-one tuition by Skype or Google Hang-out.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Previous formal study of poetry to BA degree level would be a profound advantage for this programme; as would a BA degree in Creative Writing combined with English Literature.

Candidates who have read a considerable amount of poetry – even though they might not have formally studied it as such – would be given careful consideration.

Above all else a hunger for the subject – the kind of hunger that would prompt a potential student not only to read poetry but dissect it to see what could be learnt from it – and then experiment in his/her own work with new technical understanding – would be welcomed at interview.

Active experience in the reading and writing of poetry would be the primary entry requirement.

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All tuition geared to the protocols of the poetry-publishing market.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact:

Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Professor Tim Liardet Please note: The running of this course is subject to final approval

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STAFF/TUTORS – Professor Tim Liardet, TS Eliot and Whitbread Prize Nominee – Professor Gerard Woodward, TS Eliot Prize and Man Booker Nominee – Carrie Etter, Senior Lecturer, Winner of The London New Poets Award – Lucy English, Reader in Creative Writing, finalist in the first BBC Radio Four Poetry Slam – Neil Rollinson, Winner of National Poetry Competition

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MA Writing for Young People This specialist creative writing MA course enlists the expertise of our team of writer-lecturers, five of whom are currently published in the field of children’s writing. It is supported by visiting speakers from the children’s publishing world, including agents, editors, publishers and authors.

a sense of the readership, but in writing for children it is central.

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Modules Writing Workshops In the first trimester’s writing workshop you will explore a variety of formats and approaches, gaining a sense of the different age- ranges and forms. This is also an introduction to the writing workshop experience which is the heart of the course.

In the second trimester’s workshop you will be asked to choose your area of writing, and use the workshop’s feedback and encouragement to explore it in more depth. Full-time students take one writing workshop in trimester 1 and one in trimester 2.

Part-time students take one workshop each year.

Leading Children’s Literary Agent Jodie Hodges (United Agents) offers an annual prize for the ‘most promising writer for young people’. We have an excellent track record of graduates achieving publication. Novels, picture books and poetry by Liz Brownlee, Elen Caldecott, Jim Carrington, Emma Carroll, Alex Diaz, Sam Gayton, Che Golden, Sarah Hammond, Karen Hughes, Marie-Louise Jensen, Gill Lewis, Sally Nicholls, Maudie Smith, Sheila Rance, Alison Rattle and C.J. Skuse have all been published in the last five years. Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls won the Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Year Award and the Glen Dimplex New Writers Award 2008. Marie-Louise Jensen and Elen Caldecott were both shortlisted for the 2009 Waterstone’s Prize. Elen Caldecott, Gill Lewis and Jim Carrington have been all been long-listed for the Carnegie award in different years.

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More than 20 graduates of this MA have achieved publication deals since the course began in 2004, with more novels due to be published in 2014–15.

Course structure and content The course is for writers for children of all ages, from the picture-book age through to writing for teenagers and young adults. Though prose fiction is likely to be the main area studied, students will have the chance to look at writing in all forms, including poetry, picture book texts and non-fiction.

The course supports students to create a significant body of writing, with practical plans for its place in the real world of publishing. It is based on the principle that most writers learn and benefit from working closely with their fellow writers, in a disciplined supportive setting, and with tutors who are practising and published writers in their field.

The basic spark and commitment to writing comes from you. What you will do with tutors and your fellow writers in a workshop situation is learn to see your work through objective eyes and to think clearly about the different strategies you might adopt. You learn from each other’s mistakes and successes as well as your own. You will be urged to try things out – experiment – and understand what happens through discussion. Your ideas might have to be your own, but being among other people who talk, play and live with writing stimulates ideas in you that you don’t expect.

Writing for young people is a specialised skill, which demands a real understanding of the audience – or audiences, since the age range from picture books to ‘young adult’ fiction takes in so many stages and changes, with their different life experiences and needs. All creative writing needs

Context Modules Each full-time student takes one of these in the first trimester and one in the second trimester. The first trimester’s context module, Writing for Young People: Forms, Ages and Stages, is concerned with the writer’s relationship with their audience, a sense of the history of and issues raised by children’s writing. The second trimester’s module looks at Contemporary Children’s Publishing, and aims to give a realistic grasp of the choices open to new writers in the field. Part-time students take one of these context modules in each year of study.

Manuscript This is the development of a manuscript as near to publishable quality as possible. It is supported by tutorials with a manuscript supervisor. It may be a novel, a book of stories, a collection of poems or picture book texts.

Teaching methods and resources The course is modular and offered for full and part-time study. Part-time students take the same course over a two-year period, taking one module each trimester. Students complete four taught modules (two writing workshops and two context modules) plus a manuscript (double module).

Modules are normally taught via tutor-led writing workshops, organised in 11 weekly three-hour sessions on the Corsham Court campus. The writing workshops will never be larger

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Writing for Young People length Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Creative writing MA specialising in writing for children and young adults.

than nine students, so that there is sufficient time, support and attention for each person’s work. The manuscript is taught via one-to-one tutorials, working with a tutor with particular knowledge of your field of work.

Throughout the course, there will be special events to bring in writers to discuss their work, plus literary agents and editors with practical advice on the publishing process. Our Professor in Writing for Young People is award-winning, internationallyrenowned author David Almond.

Assessment methods The assessed coursework for each Writing Workshop is a folder of creative writing. For the first Context Module the assessed coursework is an essay of approximately 2,500 words and a folder of creative responses. The second context module is assessed by a portfolio of writing tasks connected to the children’s publishing industry, including two book proposals. The manuscript is 35,000–40,000 words, or the equivalent in poetry or picture book texts.

Tutors This course is taught by publishing writers and depending on timetables will include:

Entry requirements We offer places on the basis of our assessment of the student’s quality, potential and commitment as a writer and their ability to benefit from the course. Normally, but not invariably, a student will have a degree. This may be in subjects other than creative writing.

Applicants will need to submit a short piece of creative writing for young people with their application form: for example, six poems or two short stories or not more than 20 pages of a novel for young people.

– Julia Green: her novels for young adults include Blue Moon, Baby Blue and Hunter’s Heart (Puffin), Breathing Underwater, Drawing with Light, Bringing the Summer and This Northern Sky (Bloomsbury)and her most recent novels for younger children are Tilly’s Moonlight Fox and Sylvie and Star (Oxford University Press).

– Mimi Thebo: author of Wipe Out, Hit the Road Jack, Get Real (Harper Collins); Drawing Together (Walker).

– Steve Voake: his novels include The Dreamwalker’s Child, The Web of Fire, The Starlight Conspiracy, Blood Hunters, Fightback and Dark Woods (Faber & Faber), plus his Daisy Dawson and Hooey Higgins series for younger readers (Walker Books).

– Lucy Christopher: award-winning author of Stolen and Flyaway and The Killing Woods (Chicken House) – John Mclay and Janine Amos: Children’s publishing industry specialists – Professor David Almond, 2013 Guest Artistic Director of Bath Festival of Children’s Literature, and author of Skellig, Kit’s Wilderness, The Fire-Eaters, Jackdaw Summer, Clay, My Name is Mina, The True Story of the Monster Billy Dean, The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas and many other titles. His work includes picture books, graphic novels, plays and opera. David Almond has won numerous awards, including the Carnegie Award and the Hans Christian Andersen award, the highest international prize for children’s authors.

Career opportunities Most of our students want a career as a published children’s author, and many have gone on to achieve this.

Others have found work in the children’s publishing industry, or in libraries, bookshops and teaching or other work with young people. The course will give you a realistic sense of the publishing world and of your own best abilities as a writer, and the opportunity to meet agents, editors and other people from that world and benefit from their advice.

Taught by experienced lecturers who are all published writers for children.

Excellent links with authors, agents and publishers, and a programme of visiting speakers.

Annual prize for the ‘most promising writing for young people’ awarded by a leading literary agent

Student Profile Clare Furniss MA Writing for Young People 2013 — “I loved creative writing at school, but it wasn’t until I took a career break to have my family that I remembered that what I’d really always wanted to do was write stories. The books I’d read as a teenager had a real lasting impact on me, so writing for this age group appealed to me.

The course at Bath Spa University has a fantastic reputation and people travel from around the country to attend – I was lucky enough to have it on my doorstep. The success rate of the course speaks for itself, and the fact that it was part-time was a major factor too in my decision. If you really want to write for young people there is no better place to come.

The course gives writers the time, space and confidence to experiment with their writing. You learn not only how to develop your craft but who you are as a writer. You also learn a lot about the practical side of being an author: how the publishing industry works, how to approach an agent, how to promote your work. For me though, the workshops are the heart of the course. You build a real relationship of trust with your workshop group and this lasts beyond the course.

The tutors have an extraordinary talent for getting the very best out of their students.

Corsham Court is an inspiring setting, the students I met at Bath Spa were enthusiastic, talented and great fun to work with, but it’s the quality of the teaching that really stands out above everything else.

I am still completing the course, but it has already started to help my career. I was taken on by my agent, Catherine Clarke, on the strength of my MA manuscript, The Year of The Rat. There was an eight-way auction for the book, won by Simon & Schuster, and it will be published in 2014. It has also sold in Italy, Germany and the Netherlands.”

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries Please contact course director Julia Green: T: +44 (0)1225 875693 E: j.a.green@bathspa.ac.uk

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OVERVIEW Awards MA Theatre for Young Audiences length Full-time: 1 year

The MA Theatre for Young Audiences (MATYA), in collaboration with Theatre Royal Bath’s the egg – one of the country’s leading TYA venues – combines storytelling, new writing, devising, puppetry, and academic study to equip students with the practical and theoretical skills to enter the burgeoning field of Theatre for Young Audiences.

Entry requirements Normally, but not exclusively, an applicant will have a good first degree (2:1 or above). This may be in an area related to the creative industries.

However, it is acknowledged that background career paths of applicants may be diverse. In fostering an ethos of interdisciplinary creativity and collaboration on the programme, we welcome candidates who have arrived at this career choice through alternate pathways. All applications will be assessed on the basis of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) where appropriate, as well as the interview and/or application form and the portfolio of work presented.

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Designed for entrepreneurial practitioners and scholars – including actors, directors, scriptwriters, producers, scenographers and others with a relevant background in theatre and performance – the MATYA fosters collaborative work. It immerses students in the most innovative venues for TYA in the country, and provides them with invaluable artistic, academic and professional contacts.

The course is flexibly structured to facilitate attendance by remote and international students.

Course structure and content The MA Theatre for Young Audiences consists of four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit module (180 credits) delivered over three trimesters. This totals a 12-month period of study for full-time students and a 24-month period of study for part-time students.

Students will gain a practical and critical understanding of: – Practical methodologies and processes for creating theatre for young audiences, including writing, devising, storytelling, dramaturgy, puppetry and design – The broader context of TYA grounded in an understanding of the creative capacities of children – The performance field, through examination of the work of key companies and playwrights

– E ducational pedagogy in the creative arts for young people, including workshop facilitation and experiential learning techniques –T he arts industry, including producing and funding strategies alongside the infrastructure of the TYA field.

Modules Modules include: –C ontext and Methodologies –W riting and Dramaturgy –D evising and Adaptation – Puppetry – Facilitation – Entrepreneurship –T hesis (practical or written) Teaching methods and resources The MATYA is delivered through a combination of seminars, masterclasses, workshops and online delivery, and incorporates the ongoing programme of activity at the egg.

Assessment methods Assessment methods will include both written and practical work.

Students can choose either a performance or written thesis, both of which culminate in a presentation at the Thesis Showcase & Symposium at the egg in October following the completion of the MA year(s).

Career Opportunities The MATYA will equip you with the performance, applied, academic and entrepreneurial skills to pursue a career in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences. Particularly invaluable are the industry contacts, experience, and professional platform gained through the course’s partnership with the egg.

Graduates of the course move into work as theatre companies, writers, directors, producers, or academics.

Part-time: 2 years Location Various Bath Spa locations, including Corsham Court and the egg Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Collaboration with the egg, one of the country’s leading providers of theatre for young audiences.

Opportunities to work with and learn from leading TYA professionals.

Practical alongside theoretical study, with culmination in Thesis Showcase & Symposium in conjunction with the egg.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email matya@bathspa.ac.uk bathspa.ac.uk/matya facebook.com/matya.bsu COURSE DIRECTOR Dr Laura Purcell Gates

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MA Performing Shakespeare The MA in Performing Shakespeare is designed for students interested in the performance of Shakespeare and who want to study both original and contemporary practices of Shakespeare’s theatre. The course uses traditional and practice-based research methods for learning, and offers an MA degree with choice of thesis project: written or practice-based.

The MA in Performing Shakespeare offers postgraduate students an opportunity to combine practical and contextual study to develop their expertise as artists and educators of Shakespeare. It draws upon: – Practice-based learning – Staff who are highly regarded specialists – Unique flexible delivery model – Excellent links with industry Course structure and content The MA in Performing Shakespeare introduces you to the historic and contemporary practices of performing Shakespeare. The course uses traditional and practice-based research methods and offers the choice of thesis project, written or practical. Regardless of which thesis project you choose, you will benefit from our links with industry specialists, resident scholars and educational opportunities with professional companies like Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

This course gives you the opportunity to creatively apply Shakespeare performance practices to your own work and ideas, and will aid in developing your autonomous and collaborative learning and performance skills. You will be able to explore Shakespeare in depth through a variety of research methods, and will be given the support and freedom to build upon your practice and research profile by completing a written dissertation or developing a Shakespeare project from start to finish. These experiences are valuable for developing actors, directors, educators, scholars and Shakespeare enthusiasts. The course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience to pursue a professional 01

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Most of the contact hours and foundational skills classes, workshops, seminars and lectures take place in the first trimester (usually October – February) and these classes are likely to be scheduled in afternoonlate evening hour slots (depending on each specialist’s availability). The second trimester (beginning about mid February) usually begins with a visit to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the RSC in Stratford Upon Avon (both visits could be up to a week or more depending on each company’s schedule). You will find after these off-site visits (in March) most of your work will be primarily independent and via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), leading into your final dissertation work, which can be produced independently and remotely should you wish. It is suggested that you prepare to be resident in Bath from October until March (depending on course scheduling) but there will be more flexibility in your schedules as the course moves through each trimester leading to your dissertation.

Modules Research Methods and Shakespeare Studies (30 Credits) This module introduces you to key study skills and current historical/ critical considerations of Shakespeare’s canon. The module offers a broad overview of research methodology and postgraduate research skills as a step towards either your thesis dissertation or practical dissertation project. It also functions as a key Masters level module, enabling further postgraduate research and opportunities to collaborate with postgraduate students also studying 02

in the area of Performing Arts. The module will also explore and reflect upon a critical analysis of existing works, ideas and trends in the study of Shakespeare in a written research submission you will prepare and present for dissemination.

Shakespeare in Play and Practice 1 (30 Credits) This is a highly practical module in which you will learn a range of foundation performance skills from Bath Spa and external specialists in the industry, as well as study how such skills relate to the performing of Shakespeare’s plays. Foundation performance skills will be taught in acting, voice and movement (including stage combat). In addition, other skills and specialisms may be studied, including comedy and music. You will also study and perform extracts (monologues and scenes) from Shakespeare’s plays in order to demonstrate your skills through practice and knowledge sharing.

Shakespeare in Play and Practice 2 (30 Credits) This module is a highly practical module in which you will learn a wide range of performance skills taught by Bath Spa and external specialists in the industry. Foundation performance skills will be taught, such as acting, directing, staging and voice. In addition, other technical skills may be taught including Clowning and Fooling, Stage Combat, Movement and Music. The module is taught mostly through workshops and seminars, and assessments may include presentations, performances and productions (directed and self-directed).

Shakespeare and the Globe (30 Credits) This module covers the theoretical, historical and practical research of Shakespeare’s Theatre in classic and contemporary contexts. The module includes specialist lectures and offsite visits with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the RSC. You will engage in independent study on topics introduced through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and assessments may include performance projects, research assignments,

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Performing Shakespeare Thesis (60 Credits) In this module you will choose one of two thesis projects leading to an MA degree. If you choose the written MA project you will identify and undertake a research thesis topic that will culminate in a 13,000 word dissertation. If you choose the practice-based project you will undertake a major professional quality performance project and submit a supporting research portfolio. Tutorials to prepare for this thesis module may be conducted in the second trimester or early in the third. In this module you will engage in independent study/practice in order to develop your autonomous research and/or professional practice. You will be supported through tutorials, meetings and the VLE. Teaching methods and resources The degree is delivered through a variety of workshops, lectures, seminars, masterclasses, off-site visits, performance and production work, and through the VLE. You will benefit from working and learning with an ever-expanding list of lecturers, specialists, artists and guest scholars.

You will also have access to a variety of resources including performance studios and spaces, such as the University Theatre, Burdall’s Yard and Corsham Court. Further links with the Bristol Shakespeare Festival, The Bath Comedy Festival, The Scoop @More London, The Dell at the RSC and the Salisbury Playhouse may also prove fruitful for students on this course.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Performing Shakespeare length Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years Location Taught at Corsham Court and Newton Park by the School of Music and Performing Arts Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Practice-based learning.

Tutors – Dr Terri Power: (Course Director) Performing and Staging Shakespeare – Dr Matthew Spring: Elizabethan Music – Mark Langley: Voice Specialist – Gordon Kemp: Stage Combat – Pat Welsh: Comedy Specialist – Dr Laura Purcell Gates: Movement Specialist

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Unique flexible delivery model.

Excellent links with industry.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk

Plus guest lecturers and artists Career opportunities Students completing the degree will be qualified to enter the industry in a wide range of jobs. MA graduates, for example, may elect to continue their academic scholarship and enrol in Doctoral or MPhil programmes at Bath Spa or elsewhere. MA graduates may find employment opportunities as actors, directors, designers, producers, teachers, arts managers, company directors, etc. Employment opportunities will be as varied as the students and their interests.

Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk COURSE DIRECTOR Dr Terri Power

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Assessment methods Assessments are varied and include essays, literature reviews, written documentation of work, presentations, portfolios, leading workshops, performances, written evaluations, reviews, rehearsal and practice blogs, written dissertations, practical dissertation projects, critical play reviews, and similar models of assessing skills and learning.

Entry requirements You will have a proven academic and professional profile. You should have a good first degree and some knowledge and experience of theatre, acting and Shakespeare. You will be asked to demonstrate your foundation skills and knowledge through an audition, interview or both. Overseas students may be asked to send a recorded audition and the interview may be conducted over the telephone or via Skype.

Students accepted onto the programme are expected to work often in teams and in collaboration with students, staff, researchers, and industry professionals.

Therefore, their personal profile and recommendations will be strongly considered.

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MA Dance With an emphasis on interdisciplinary and screen-based practice, the MA in Dance at Bath Spa University focuses on you as both artist and entrepreneur. It provides the opportunity for you to mature as a ‘maker of work’ whilst gaining an increased understanding of, and an ability to respond to, trends and opportunities in the workplace.

Digital technology plays a significant role in the programme both in its application to creative practice and in an e-learning context.

Teaching methods and resources A characteristic of the Masters is that it is taught as much as possible in intensive long weekend or week-long sessions. E-learning, e-tutorials, and placements give you the opportunity to undertake some study from a distance, while studio and edit suite facilities for your creative practice will be negotiated, as much as possible, to fit in with your calendar and timetable needs. The Dance Department has the use of two fully equipped dance studios, the University Theatre, Apple Mac editing suites, a state of the art TV studio, and additional rehearsal spaces for independent study. A range of video production equipment is available supported by specialist technicians, and all study is intrinsically linked to the university’s virtual learning environment. In addition, our outstanding campus and the architecture and history of the city of Bath offer unique opportunities for performance locations. Our greatest resource is perhaps the professionalism and experience of the tutors who teach on the course and our professional partnerships.

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Dance at Bath Spa University is becoming increasingly respected for its work in both live and screen-based performance practice. The master’s programme is ideal for those interested in the interface of contemporary dance, site, and digital media.

Course structure and content The course is aimed at those with a specialist interest in screen-based dance practice and/or interdisciplinary work where the texts of dance and one or more other media intersect to create new work.

Studying for the MA in Dance will mean that you will be with us for one full year, or two if you choose to study part-time. Where practical, the taught elements of the course will be undertaken in short intensive blocks and, where appropriate, tutoring may be done online to create flexibility and to help those who may not wish to move to the area for the full duration of the course.

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Modules Research Project This module gives you the opportunity to develop a sophisticated understanding of, and ability to, research at a professionally applicable level. You will engage with current scholarship and research in an area that is of relevance to your own practice.

Creative Practice 1 This module concerns itself with ‘live’ interdisciplinary, or screen-based, performance making. Interdisciplinary work might exist at the interface of dance and at least one other ‘media’ which might include, for instance, video, writing, painting, textiles.

Screen-based performance, in the context of this module, focuses on ‘screendance’ as a creative interface between the body and digital technology to design and produce work for the single screen.

Work-Based Project This module locates you in an individually relevant professional

environment, which may be your existing workplace, a negotiated placement of your own, or with one of our placement hosts.

Creative Practice 2 This module responds to the potential offered by non-theatre performance locations, and draws upon collaborative opportunities to work with artists and students studying other Bath Spa courses to construct crossdisciplinary performance work that responds to a ‘site’ of your own choosing. Work may be submitted live or as film.

Final Project Your final project will draw upon skills and knowledge acquired in modules 1, 2, 3, and 4. The content is negotiated with course tutors but might, for example, be a work for the single screen, an interdisciplinary sitespecific work, or a stage performance work that draws upon an area of practice that is central to your interests and aspirations.

Tutors – Chris Lewis-Smith: Profile: http://goo.gl/z2EAp – Michelle Elliott: Profile: http://goo.gl/LBNrR – Dr Karla Shacklock: www.karlashacklock.com Visiting tutors – Stephen Stockton MBA – Peter Anderson – Bob Lockyer Dance at Bath Spa University has the support of a number of high profile Associate Artists and Industry Specialists who enhance the study experience.

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Assessment methods Your work will be assessed through practical projects, essays, portfolios and seminar presentations. Practical projects assessment may focus on your creative process or on the final product. All work is assessed against generic criteria so you can compare your achievements against your previous work.

Entry requirements A dance-based first degree (2:2 or above) or a relevant professional qualification/experience equivalent.

An applicant’s suitability will be assessed through: an application statement, a sample of work on video accompanied by a short (500 words max) explanation/contextualisation of the work, and a face-to-face or online interview (Skype or similar).

Career opportunities Having a postgraduate qualification opens up a range of options in the world of dance related work, and beyond. Postgraduate dance studies at Bath Spa University focus closely on you as an independent dance artist and you may continue as a choreographer, performer, teacher, filmmaker, or a combination of these things. However, the course is also designed to help you develop versatility and understanding of how to market and present your work in a professional manner. These skills, and the skills associated with creativity and performance, are highly transferable to a wide range of creative working situations.

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Key features Supportive and highly creative environment in which to explore and develop your skills as a dance artist.

Opportunity to work creatively with other artists, and to learn the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in what is a challenging and changing workplace.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk COURSE DIRECTOR Christopher Lewis-Smith

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MMus composition Develop your skills as a composer through exploring a wide range of current practice. Extend your technical knowledge and understanding of compositional thought. Hear your music played by musicians, collaborate with others, and investigate the context that surrounds your work.

The course covers areas of instrumental and vocal composition, with the possibility of working with electronic, digital and multimedia resources. MMus Composition offers opportunities for you to work across these areas, or to specialise as appropriate. We support work in a wide range of styles and genres, whilst maintaining an experimental and exploratory approach.

Delivery is tailored to your needs, centred around small-group seminars, tutorials, and workshops, as well as rehearsals and performances of your work. The course runs within a vibrant music department with a lively community of undergraduates, postgraduates and staff, supported by access to excellent facilities.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT In full-time mode, the course runs over three trimesters across a full calendar year. In the first trimester (OctoberJanuary), the Composition Techniques module encourages you to develop your current skill set and aesthetic, while the Context and Methodology module gives a thorough grounding in research skills. The second trimester (February to June) features two creative modules. Commission Project involves writing for a specified ensemble leading to a public performance, supported by professional development activities.

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which gives you an opportunity to work with other musicians and artists across subject boundaries. The third trimester (June to October) is research-based, and you undertake an individual Major Project that allows you to explore a chosen area in depth, normally culminating in a substantial composition or portfolio of work.

The course may also be taken part-time over two years. In this case, the first year comprises Composition Techniques, followed by Commission Project. The second year comprises Context and Methodology, then Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice, concluding with the Major Project over the summer. We welcome applications for part-time study, and anticipate grouping teaching on a single day each week to facilitate this.

Taught sessions are normally during the daytime, and access to facilities for directed study tasks is available both then and outside of working hours.

MODULES Composition Techniques offers you an opportunity to develop your practical and creative skills. Through a weekly seminar, you are introduced to a range of composition techniques which will extend your current practice. These seminars focus on a mix of analyses of existing pieces, set reading, group discussion, and presentation of personal creative work. The seminars are supported by a weekly individual tutorial in which you

can discuss your current work with your tutor, leading to the presentation of a portfolio of pieces written for performers in the Department and a short composition commentary.

Context and Methodology combines the study of research methodology and a consideration of the context surrounding your creative practice as a composer. It explores current issues in compositional thought and theory, supporting your creative and academic development.

Commission Project models the composition commission process, setting you the challenge of writing to brief for a specified ensemble, producing a composition realised in a public performance. You also develop your skills and understanding of running independent projects yourself.

We look at the commissioning process, making funding applications and submitting proposals to institutions, such as festivals, for consideration.

We also consider how to get the most from rehearsals and workshops when working with professional musicians, and effective ways to promote your work.

Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice allows you to look beyond your core discipline and undertake interdisciplinary projects. A key part of the ethos of the course is a belief that the boundaries between areas of

composition are becoming blurred, and many artists are working across these boundaries. This module provides a framework for collaborative work between students on the MMus courses, and potentially with other artists and practitioners.

Major Project is a double module.

It represents a chance for you to develop an extended creative project, dependent largely on personal direction and working methods, resulting in a substantial portfolio of practical creative work that may be accompanied by a dissertation.

TEACHING METHODS AND RESOURCES Modules are taught via individual tutorials, seminars and practical workshops, supported by online activity within the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. The Major Project involves student-directed work, with supporting tutorials.

Composers are encouraged to collaborate with each other and with other students within the School of Music and Performing Arts, whether in music or in other disciplines.

You are encouraged to make full use of library and IT resources within the University. In addition to the facilities available on the Newton Park campus, including the Michael Tippett Centre, we have access to the University’s postgraduate centre at Corsham Court.

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Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Composition Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Composition length MMus full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MMus part-time: 6 trimesters PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters

Facilities include: – networked music technology labs with highly specified workstations running core software including Pro Tools, Logic, MAX/MSP, Macromedia suites, Final Cut Studio – five purpose-built digital recording studios – a variety of portable sound-recording equipment, digital cameras – a purpose-built concert hall with excellent acoustics and PA – 17 practice rooms, three with electronically variable acoustic – large, well-stocked library of books, periodicals and CDs – a wide range of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque instruments, and a large collection of percussion and orchestral instruments – a Javanese Gamelan – the Michael Tippett Centre gallery space – the University Theatre The Music Department also runs a wide range of ensemble activity, all of which will be of use to MMus Composition students. These ensembles include those in the western classical tradition (such as our New Music Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra), experimental music (Material) as well as in other areas (such as Gamelan and Big Band).

We have developed close links with high-profile promoters of live music (including Bath International Music Festival, Bath Philharmonia, Bath Mozart Fest, Pump Room Series, Iford Arts).

We have regular visits from performers, composers and other industry speakers during the year.

Recent visiting performers who have played student work include Plus Minus Ensemble, Kreutzer Quartet, Ensemble Bash, Christopher Redgate, Alexandra Wood, New London Chamber Ensemble and Delta Saxophone Quartet. Composers and sound artists who have visited us to talk about their work include Joanna Bailie, Gavin Bryars, Kim Cascone, Jem Finer, Graham Fitkin, Kathy Hinde, Tom Johnson, Liza Lim, Steve Martland, Miller Puckette, Phill Niblock, Michael Pisaro, Scanner, Matthew Shlomowitz, Dennis Smalley, Jo Thomas, Chris Watson, Judith Weir, and Trevor Wishart. The Department runs two visiting speaker series during the year, and these are open to MMus students.

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present their work at the weekly Music Research Forum and the commercially orientated Music Think Tank (recent speakers include Paul Brindley, CEO Music Ally; Paul Gray, Musicians Union; Vick Bain, BASCA; Chris Carey, EMI; Will Page, chief economist PRS for Music; John Minch CEO Boosey and Hawkes/Imagem).

STAFF/TUTORS MMus Composition is led by composers James Saunders and Joe Duddell. Joe’s work spans classical and alternative genres, and he has worked with orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic and the Halle, percussionist Evelyn Glennie. He has also collaborated with bands such as James, Elbow, and dubstep pioneers Nero. James’s work explores open forms, and he has worked with many international ensembles including Ensemble Modern, Apartment House, Arditti Quartet, London Sinfonietta and ensemble recherche. Both composers bring current professional knowledge and experience of a variety of international new music contexts to the course. There is also additional input from other music staff specialising in digital and commercial music, performance, and musicology.

ASSESSMENT METHODS Assessment takes the form of individual assignments for each module. These generally consist of a portfolio of practical work with supporting written documentation.

Context and Methodology also involves a small-scale dissertation, and you may also choose to include a written element in your Major Project.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We offer places on the basis of our assessment of your quality, potential and commitment, and your ability to benefit from the course. Normally, but not invariably, you will have a first degree. Applications are invited from candidates with a range of academic disciplines and from a variety of national backgrounds. You should submit a portfolio with your application, comprising no more than three pieces of representative work. The form of this portfolio will depend on the music you make: we are happy to receive CDs, DVDs, scores, documentation of performances or installations, or online material as appropriate.

PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) Location Newton Park campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details

Student Profile Micah Sicotte MMus Composition (part-time) 2013 — “I chose to do this course as I wanted to advance my knowledge and experience of composition. I was attracted to the design of the modules and the course structure which I felt met my needs. Bath Spa University has a good reputation in the education environment I work in. It is flexible, with an up-to-date offering, providing the supportive freedom to achieve my learning goals. The teaching is excellent with a hands-on approach which not only reinforces the theoretical aspect but opens up perceptions, at the same time allowing the opportunity to have your work presented and tried by those that could be playing it. I find that Bath Spa University is friendly, welcoming and professional. The staff have been excellent even outside of my subject area, and I feel that the equipment and resources meet my needs and expectations. This qualification is helping with my continued professional development and has the potential to make me more employable as a skilled composer. I am currently teaching Music and Music Technology in further and higher education, and ideally I would like take a PhD when I’ve finished this course.”

Key features Taught by internationally known composers, performers and sound artists.

Opportunities to collaborate with other artists.

Expand your creative practice aesthetically and technically.

Develop an experimental and exploratory approach to composition.

Locate your work within current musical contexts.

Applications Forms are available from the Admissions Officer: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk COURSE DIRECTOR Professor James Saunders

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MMus Creative Sound and Media Technology This course is intended primarily for those with experience of music technology who wish to explore the field in more depth, or broaden their experience in interdisciplinary and multimedia work. It will also benefit those with a general musical background who wish to gain more experience working with technology, and those with experience in media-based technologies who wish to focus on sound.

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We take a creative and experimental approach, whilst remaining non genre-specific. The course spans a wide variety of styles and approaches, and will be of interest to those involved in such areas as electro-acoustic/ acousmatic music, soundscape, acoustic ecology, computer music, sound/sonic art, electronica, visual music and audiovisual work.

The emphasis of the course is largely practical, giving students the opportunity to produce a substantial body of creative work over the duration of the course. Students engage with a wide variety of technical and creative skills – these range from classic techniques derived from areas such as musique concrete and visual music, to more contemporary practice, and include advanced skills such as software development using Max/MSP/Jitter and multimedia skills. The course includes a grounding in postgraduate-level research methodology, and opportunities to collaborate with other musicians, performers and media practitioners.

The multimedia aspects of the course are optional. Students can choose at what depth to engage with this area, or indeed to focus entirely on sound. In the first trimester there is an opportunity to take on multimediabased skills as part of the Skills 76

Portfolio module, while the optional Visual Music module will give further opportunities to specialise in this area in trimester 2.

The course is also available as a Distance Learning programme – more details are given under ‘Teaching Methods and Resources’.

Course structure and content In full-time mode, the course runs over three trimesters, October to October. The first trimester offers a thorough grounding in research methodology in the Context and Methodology module, and the Skills Portfolio module offers a toolkit of optional skills-based projects designed to allow students to improve on specific technical and creative skills as required. The second trimester offers a choice: students can opt to explore sound within a multimedia context in the Visual Music module, or take the Electroacoustic Composition and Performance module, which focuses purely on audio work. All students will take the Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice module, which is an opportunity to work with peers and across subject boundaries, with the possibility of working with other creative disciplines (for example, film and theatre-makers, dancers and

choreographers) as well as musicians.

The third trimester is research-based, with students undertaking an individual Major Project which allows them to explore a chosen area in depth.

Modules Trimester 1 Skills Portfolio This module is offered to allow students to garner any technical and creative skills they will need for the rest of the course. It is recognised that students at this level will already have a strong skill set, but also that they may have areas they wish to strengthen, or indeed areas they have not previously engaged with.

Context and Methodology This module combines a study of research methodology with a study of context in terms of the student’s own practice – specifically, a set of paradigms that characterise the field’s current, creative boundaries.

Trimester 2 Electroacoustic Composition and Performance (option) This is a studio-based module which takes an overview of experimental practice in the field, and gives students the chance to work closely with their tutors to develop their compositional

language and technique (and, where appropriate, performative aspects of their work) to produce a substantial portfolio of creative work.

Visual Music (option) This module is for those who wish to expand their repertoire into the multimedia domain. We believe that many of the creative opportunities available today involve an expanded skill set, where sound may form the basis of interdisciplinary work in performance, installation, gaming, video and live audiovisual work.

This module examines practice in this area and gives students the chance to develop the skills necessary to produce a portfolio of multimedia work.

Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice This module encourages students to collaborate with other students on this course or students studying other MMus courses, or indeed with creative individuals outside the course. It allows students who are so inclined to look beyond their core discipline and undertake interdisciplinary projects, but can also provide an opportunity to work in new ways within their core discipline through collaborative practice.

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Trimester 3 Major Project This double module represents a chance for students to work in a research-oriented environment, dependent largely on personal direction and working methods to produce a substantial portfolio of practical creative work.

Assessment methods Assessment takes the form of individual assignments for each module. These generally consist of a portfolio of practical work with supporting written documentation.

Context and Methodology and the Major Project also involve small-scale dissertations.

Teaching methods and resources Modules are normally taught via lectures, seminars and practical workshops. The Major Project is research-based and student-led, with supporting tutorials. Visiting speakers and other activities are arranged as appropriate. We have excellent facilities which will be made available to you, including five professional studios, a large number of highly-specified audio workstations and a range of portable equipment.

Students studying the Distance Learning course will engage with the same modules and content as those physically attending at Newton Park, and will receive equivalent ‘contact time’. You will be offered direct engagement with tutors through regular tutorials, and offered contact with other students through online communication tools and a wide variety of bespoke online materials (screencasts, online tutorials, audio and video examples) which will support your learning.

Entry requirements We offer places on the basis of our assessment of the student’s quality, potential and commitment, and their ability to benefit from the course.

Normally, but not invariably, a student will have a first degree. Applications are invited from candidates with a range of academic disciplines and from a variety of national backgrounds.

Applicants should submit a portfolio with their application, comprising no more than three pieces of representative work. The form of this portfolio will depend on the music you make. We are happy to receive CDs, DVDs, scores, documentation of performances or installations, or online material, as appropriate.

Career opportunities Potential career destinations include: – Composition – Composition for media – Other media work (web, games etc.)

– Studio engineering/production – Programming

Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Creative Sound and Media Technology Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Creative Sound and Media Technology length MMus full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MMus part-time: 6 trimesters (2 calendar years)

Student Profile Sophia Loizou MMus Creative Sound and Media Technology, 2013 — “I wanted to update my skills in advanced music production, to explore the sound world again after a number of years of not engaging with sound art or experimental sound practices. I previously completed the BA in Creative Music Technology at Bath Spa University, which was very useful, so I happily chose to do the MMus here as well. I particularly like having the freedom and support to explore ideas that I find interesting. And also being in an environment that encourages creative and critical thinking, non-disciplinary working and experimentation. Newton Park campus is beautiful, the facilities are up-to-date and well maintained. The library is well stocked and I had access to a wide range of key texts and musical resources. Staff are incredibly approachable and are genuinely interested talking through your ideas. I am still completing the course, but already it has helped my career. I have just started a new job as a BA Course Leader at Bristol Institute of Modern Music, and one of the essential criteria for my post is having a Master’s level qualification. I would also like to start a Phd and the MMus will enable me to achieve this as well.”

PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters Location Newton Park campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features A creative course, for musicians rather than engineers.

Options to work in visual media as well as pure audio.

Opportunities to collaborate with a wide variety of other musicians and artists.

Professional-level resources, including our new MusicLab studios.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Joseph Hyde

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MMus Performance Develop your skills as a performer in a vibrant community of musicians. Take the opportunity to develop your experience of performing in high profile professional venues and through contact with international soloists. Explore important issues of performance practice as well as the psychology of performance.

MMus performance is aimed at performers with a strong interest in live or recorded performance in jazz or classical styles. The course is for performers who want to develop and extend their technique, repertoire and experience. There is an emphasis on developing high-level solo performance skills alongside ensemble and collaborative activities, supported by specialist lecturers and one-to-one tuition. As with the other MMus courses, there are modules which involve producing a collaborative project, developing research skills and academic writing, plus a final project, which will normally culminate in a public performance. Performances take place in major venues in Bath and elsewhere in the UK, and there are opportunities to work with our partners at Bath International Music Festival, as well as opportunities to perform concertos with university orchestras.

Course structure and content In full-time mode, the course runs over three trimesters, October to October. In the first trimester (from October to January) you will develop your performance skills and technique in Performance Studies 1. Through the Context and Methodology module you will gain a thorough grounding in 01

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research skills and you will explore the context of your performing activities and interests.

The second trimester (February to June) further extends your development as a performer. The Performance Studies 2 module develops your performance skills and repertoire whilst also furthering your understanding of performance history and practice. All students also take the Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice module, which gives you opportunities for collaborations with other musicians and creative artists. The third trimester (June to October) gives you the opportunity to undertake an individual Major Project which allows you to explore a chosen area of performance in depth.

This module usually culminates in a public performance in a major venue in Bath.

The course may also be studied part-time over two years. In this case, the first year comprises Performance Studies 1, followed by Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice. The second year comprises Context and Methodology and Performance Studies 2, and concludes with the Major Project over the summer. We welcome applications for part-time study, and anticipate grouping teaching on a single day each week to facilitate delivery.

Modules Trimester 1 Performance 1 This module gives you an opportunity to develop your performance skills and technique, and to extend your repertoire. You will investigate issues of performance practice and the psychology of performance. Your development is supported by regular one-to-one lessons with a specialist teacher. The module is assessed through a recital on your instrument or voice and through a reflective commentary on your process.

Context and Methodology This module supports you in exploring an area of your performing activities and interests, and provides you with a thorough grounding in research skills.

The module is delivered through a weekly lecture/seminar, with tutorial sessions that focus on performance.

Trimester 2 Performance Studies 2 This module is designed to extend your performing skills and repertoire, as offer you the chance to explore performance practice and performance history. Through a weekly seminar, you will be introduced to a wide range of performance-related issues and techniques, which will extend and enhance your current practice. In the

seminars you will have opportunities, perform and analyse repertoire and recorded and live performances. There is also discussion and presentation of research and performance. You will also explore strategies for marketing yourself as a performer in this module, which is assessed through a lecture recital.

Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice This module gives you the opportunity to work with other musicians and take part in a variety of different ensemble activities. You also have the chance to work with other creative artists across subject boundaries. The module is delivered through small-group seminars (focused on particular interest areas), and assessment is based on a portfolio of creative work and a self-evaluation/collaborative process document.

Trimester 3 Major Project This double module represents the culmination of the MMus and gives you the opportunity to explore a chosen area of performance in depth.

This module usually culminates in a public performance in a major venue in Bath.

Teaching methods and resources Modules are taught via one-to-one lessons, seminars and practical workshops, supported by individual tutorials and online activity within the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. The Major Project is student-led, with supporting tutorials.

Visiting speakers, masterclasses and other activities are arranged as appropriate. You are encouraged to make full use of library and IT resources in the University, and ample time will be scheduled in studios and workstation labs for independent study, as appropriate. In addition to the facilities available on the Newton Park campus, including the Michael Tippett Centre, we have access to the University’s Corsham Court centre.

Performers are encouraged to collaborate with each other and with other students from the School of Music and Performing Arts (whether in music or in other disciplines).

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Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Performance Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Performance length MMus full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MMus part-time: 6 trimesters (2 calendar years) PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters Location Newton Park campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Instrumental/vocal tuition from high profile specialist performers.

Vibrant and large Music Department with a wide range of ensemble activities.

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Lecturing staff who are highly regarded performers.

Links with high profile promoters and festivals (such as Bath International Music Festival).

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk

the Department of Music. The Music Department currently runs a wide range of ensemble activity, all of which will be relevant to MMus Performance students. Such ensembles include those in the western classical tradition (such as orchestra and Georgian Band) and jazz (BB1 and BB2) as well as in other areas (such as Gamelan and experimental music). Bath Spa Music Department has developed close links with high-profile promoters of live music (including Bath International Music Festival, Bath Philharmonia, Bath Mozart Fest, Wiltshire Music Centre, Bath Recital Artists’ Trust, Iford Arts and St George’s in Bristol) and these links will enable some significant performance-related opportunities for MMus Performance students.

Staff and visiting lecturers MMus Performance is led by Dr Charles Wiffen and Professor Roger Heaton.

Roger is a renowned clarinettist and conductor and performs throughout Europe as a soloist. He has played with the Arditti, Kreutzer and Smith String Quartets, and was a member of the London Sinfonietta and Ensemble Modern. He plays with the Gavin Bryars Ensemble, with whom he records regularly for CD and radio.

He was Music Director and conductor of Rambert Dance Company, 1988–93, and Clarinet Professor at the Darmstadt Ferienkurse für Neue Musik, 1982–94.

Charles Wiffen has performed extensively in Great Britain, Europe, North America, Israel, China, Japan and Southern Africa. Recent festival appearances have included the BBC Proms, as well as numerous other festivals. He is a member of the London Archduke Trio and Contemporary Consort. Charles has taught at the Royal College of Music and at Trinity College of Music.

Students may explore areas of their own interest, which may relate to staff specialisms, such as early music and music of the late 18th century, and romantic and early 20th century music, as well as contemporary performance practice and experimental music.

Students will also benefit from the involvement of the many vocal and instrumental teachers from the Music Department, as well as from a well-established masterclass programme. Recent visitors have included Dame Emma Kirkby (voice), Isobel Buchanan (voice), Stefano Parrino (flute), Daniel Pailthorpe (flute), Badke Quartet (strings), Florian Uhlig (piano), Professor Colin Lawson

(clarinet), Jason Rebello (jazz piano), Andy Sheppard (saxophone), Ensemble Bash (percussion) and Madeleine Mitchell (violin). This culture of high-level performance will be relevant and attractive to potential MMus (Performance) students.

Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk COURSE DIRECTOR Dr Charles Wiffen

Assessment methods Assessment takes the form of individual assignments for each module. There are practical assessments (such as public recitals) as well as portfolios of supporting written work.

Entry requirements We offer places on the basis of our assessment of the student’s quality, potential and commitment, and their ability to benefit from the course.

Normally, but not invariably, a student will have a first degree. Applications are invited from candidates with a range of academic disciplines and from a variety of national backgrounds.

Applicants should submit a DVD recording with their application, comprising two contrasting works.

Applicants should also submit an example of written work, particularly where this relates to their own practice, focusing on technical and/or aesthetic concerns.

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MMus Songwriting Bath Spa has pioneered the teaching of songwriting and launched the world’s first songwriting Master’s degree in 2007. Its blend of practical, theoretical and scholarly practice is taught by published, practising songwriters and academics.

The course is aimed at unpublished songwriters wishing to develop their craft to a professional level, or published songwriters wishing to achieve academic accreditation whilst continuing their creative development.

Based at our postgraduate centre at Corsham Court, and also offered via distance learning, the course maintains strong links with industry through publishers, guest artists and guest lecturers, and offers the chance to consolidate and focus your creative output whilst developing a perspective on your work informed by research.

You’ll study MMus Songwriting so that you can: – Comment critically upon your own and others’ material – Examine the musicological roots of your craft – Consider the commercial value of your songs in the marketplace – Rewrite and collaborate – Conduct academic research – Develop technical, musical and scholarly skills – Create a professional-standard portfolio of your work – Establish networks, collaborators and contacts Course structure and content The course is available on either a full-time (typically one year) or part-time (typically two years) basis; it is also available via distance learning.

The academic year is 12 months long and comprises three trimesters: October–January, February–June, and June–October. Taught sessions are held during the daytime at our Corsham Court campus. Professional songwriters, music publishers and others involved in the songwriting industry visit regularly to teach, to host Q and A sessions and to give masterclasses.

Distance learning MMus Songwriting (Distance Learning) is open to both UK and International applicants. Taught and supported through a range of streamed lectures, online learning programs, one-to-one tutorials and online group seminars, the distance learning pathway allows students to engage comprehensively with peers and learning from their home environment.

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Twice yearly we offer optional residential weeks at our Corsham Court campus. Mid September and late January see students gathering together to engage with lecturers, visiting lecturers and peers. Lectures and workshops are recorded and streamed for video to include those students unable to travel to these events. Attendance at these events is highly recommended, although not compulsory.

Following on from these residential weeks, the course is delivered through a series of regular tutorials and live online seminars. Live group playback, peer and tutor critique are facilitated through regular ‘songwriter’s circle’ sessions. MMus Songwriting (Distance Learning) is available on either a full-time study (one year) or part-time study (two year) basis and course fees are the same as MMus Songwriting (Corsham Court).

The course aims: –T o enable you to write and record songs to a professional level – To develop critical awareness relating to your own songs and others’ –T o develop your ability to perform/ present your songs –T o inform you of historical and musicological developments in songwriting –T o enhance your understanding of the market value (and artistic value) of your own work –T o provide opportunities for you to discuss current developments in songwriting with songwriters, producers and publishers –T o encourage you to develop re-writing and collaborative songwriting skills –T o help you to develop technical skills relevant to songwriting practice –T o develop your academic writing skills at Level 7 –T o guide you in planning and recording a portfolio of high-quality songs Modules Songwriting Skills As an essential component of this module you will engage weekly with a series of preparatory creative writing and compositional exercises designed to supply you with the raw creative material from which to increase your lyrical, harmonic and melodic range.

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Tutorial and group-playback support engage real-time with critical feedback and professional advice. Online virtual classroom exercises are supported by instruction videos, and examine imagery, metaphor, narrative, rhyme, meter, melody, harmonic construction, narrative perspectives, intertextuality and rhetorical principles.

History of Song Through this module you will gain a systematic and comprehensive knowledge of strategies and form used in popular songwriting. You will also develop an advanced ability to contextualise your own songs. With reference to popular songs written between 1920 and the present day, a series of lectures examines key developments in the musical, lyrical and structural development of song.

The teaching approach is analytical and particular attention is paid to strategies used by songwriters to convey ideas.

Context and Methodology In this module, visiting professional practitioners deliver masterclasses

to explore particular ecologies within the songwriting profession. In masterclasses and seminars, students explore diverse songwriting contexts such as writing for musical theatre, writing for the charts, writing to pitch-sheets and writing for an original performer. Research methods and postgraduate research methodology skills are then utilised to explore a possible blend of contexts identified by the student as being potential markets for their music. Becoming aware of the modalities and nuances of these cultures is the key to successful songwriting. In preparation for the Major Project portfolio, this module serves to refine your eventual work by investigating the cultural, semiotic, linguistic, musicological, economic and pragmatic structures of your intended song culture. This is a key Level 7 module, with a generic research emphasis designed to prepare the student for further postgraduate and doctoral study.

Collaborative Songwriting This module aims to develop skills in collaborative songwriting, enabling you to experience a variety of

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length MMus full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MMus part-time: 6 trimesters (2 calendar years) MMus Songwriting (Distance Learning) also available Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Taught by published songwriters.

Bath Spa has pioneered the teaching of songwriting.

Strong links with music industry bodies and publishers.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk

collaborative methods, and to explore the relationship between collaborative process and final song product.

Although primarily based around a systematic understanding of the creative process of collaboration, the module also helps students to explore collaborative works in their cultural and economic context, including royalty splits, publishing implications, and issues of shared Intellectual Property between joint creators.

Major Project This double module represents the culmination of the MMus, and a chance for you to work on a substantial album/ portfolio project. The module will be largely student-led, with most of the work centred on individual practice.

You will receive tutorial support.

Teaching methods and resources Bath Spa’s approach to the teaching of songwriting combines analysis of existing repertoire with a focus on song crafting technique, and students are encouraged to develop their skills by writing new songs throughout the course. Lectures, seminars and tutorials combine to offer a range of expert and peer critiques that seek to enable the student to examine original and known works in a range of critical and technical contexts.

The curriculum is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment where course materials can be accessed from any web link.

Faculty and Campus The University’s Corsham Court Centre has been established with an emphasis on postgraduate study, offering the space and incentive to write within a community of inspirational and imaginative artists.

Lecturers at Bath Spa University are

practising professionals and some have multi-platinum selling status, representing almost every genre of popular music.

Recording facilities While our studio facilities are designed to enable the capture of high quality recordings – in keeping with contemporary songwriting industry practice – it is anticipated that learners will become self-sufficient in the sense that, following completion of the course, they will be able to repeat the core processes of writing, planning and recording without incurring recording studio expenses. To enable mastery of the home recording process, students have access, on a first come first served basis, to laptop based ‘notepad’ setups and industry-standard plug-ins throughout their studies. Our facilities at Corsham Court include: – F our dedicated songwriting rooms, each including Apple Macs running Pro Tools, Garageband and Logic Studio – Dedicated performance venue, plus lighting and PA system – Lecture facilities – Selection of instruments and microphones – Acoustic piano and electronic keyboards Students also have access to our extensive studio and auditorium facilities at our Newton Park campus and our arts centre in central Bath (Burdall’s Yard).

Assessment methods Assessment takes the form of individual assignments for each module. These typically include audio and video presentation, essay, and evaluative account. Assessment is continuous and there are no written exams.

Entry requirements We offer places on the basis of the student’s experience, potential and commitment as a songwriter.

Normally, but not invariably, applicants will have a first degree (or equivalent music industry experience) plus a substantial body of recorded work, equal to that which would be obtained as part of a related undergraduate course. Applicants should submit a portfolio of work with their application comprising a four-track CD of original songs with lyrics in the English language accompanied by printed A4 lyric sheets. Applications are invited from candidates with a range of academic disciplines and from a variety of national backgrounds.

Where an applicant does not have a degree, he or she is required to complete an APEL (Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience) form.

Career opportunities MMus Songwriting is designed to enable students to develop a broad range of intellectual, practical and transferable skills. Given the practical nature of the course, it is envisaged that graduates may choose to work as a songwriter or in a related field, such as music publishing. Others may use the critical skills they have acquired to work elsewhere in the music industry, perhaps for a record label or as a music journalist.

Upon graduation from the programme, it is the aim of course tutors that students will have acquired the core problem-solving, analytical and critical skills needed to adapt to the changeable and unpredictable work environment of the 21st century.

Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk COURSE DIRECTOR Richard J. Parfitt – MMus Songwriting (Corsham Court) Davey Ray Moor – MMus Songwriting (Distance Learning)

Student profile Roland Perold MMus Songwriting 2013 — “I have a Bachelor of Music degree from The University of KwaZuluNatal, South Africa, and Licentiate in Musical Theatre with distinction from Trinity College. I chose this course to improve my skill set in the field of songwriting and Bath Spa University is one of only two places in the world that offer it. Bath Spa was the better option and you can also do it in one year.

The teaching staff and guest lecturers on the course were amazing. I particularly liked being given time and license to explore songwriting without all the usual day-to-day distractions. The course has left me with a fully executed and produced musical that I can use as a calling card i.e. a professional portfolio of excellent quality. If you are considering this course I recommend that you write as much as you can, and all the time. The year is over very quickly so take every opportunity and use every assignment to write new material.

Make the effort to collaborate as often as possible.”

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Business and Management PROGRAMME Welcome to the MA in Business and Management with specialist pathways in Marketing, Enterprise, Accounting and International Business. This exciting programme is specifically designed to help you to develop your knowledge and understanding of business and management and be able to implement this effectively across a wide range of complex business-based scenarios as well as in an international context. an understanding of the importance of the marketing concept within any organisation. The module outlines both the philosophical underpinning supporting contemporary marketing theory and its application in different organisational contexts.

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Financial and Management Accounting 2 (15 credits) This module enables you to understand how and why organisations report on their financial performance and position in the way they do. You also develop an understanding of how financial information is used for decision making purposes and how relevant financial information is effectively evaluated and communicated across the organisation.

You will engage in the advanced study of a diverse range of organisations and the rapidly changing environments in which they operate both nationally and internationally. You will enhance both your academic research skills and the practical management skills that you will need in order to manage human resources, complex organisational systems and the challenging issues affecting business in a rigorous, pragmatic and effective manner.

Course structure and content The programme is offered in a modular format offering you the greatest choice in tailoring your final degree content to match your academic interest and future career development. You will take a mix of taught modules in the first two trimesters (120 credits) and complete a dissertation/research project (15,000–20,000 words) in the third trimester (60 credits). To achieve the MA you will need to complete 180 credits in total.

In addition to the general MA in Business and Management, there are also specialist pathways available in Marketing, Enterprise, Accounting and International Business. The specialist pathways in Marketing and Enterprise are accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing as meeting the qualification criterion for entry into the Professional Diploma in Marketing.

Modules Trimester 1 By the end of the first trimester you will have developed a core of knowledge

about the contemporary business environment and the management skills, through the core 30 credit module. In addition, you will have begun to gain an insight into the key themes that will comprise your final degree, taking one further compulsory 15 credit module dependent upon your specialist pathway choice, together with one optional 15 credit module.

Details of the compulsory modules for each specialist pathway can be seen on pages 85 to 87.

Management in Practice (30 credits) This module provides a springboard to management topics which are studied throughout the Masters in Business and Management. Completing this module will develop knowledge of management in a range of business contexts. The module is mindful and covers aspects for students wishing to own their business or develop their career through self-employment.

Business Economics (15 credits) This module is designed to fulfil your need and interest with an in-depth background analysis to both microeconomics and macroeconomics with an emphasis on their applicability to the analysis of contemporary business problems. It introduces you to the key principles of economics that are relevant to a modern day business, and how economists build and use models to help make sense of the sometimes messy and confusing world around us.

Marketing Management (15 credits) The purpose of this module is to provide

Managing Innovation, Creativity and Change (15 credits) This module enables you to develop your capacity in creativity and innovation, and in the manner that you communicate and negotiate with colleagues and key stakeholders. It helps you to become more self-aware, both as a learner and as a manager, in the way you apply these skills to the organisation.

Trimester 2 All students take four 15 credit modules. If you are following a specialist pathway you will take two compulsory 15 credit modules, each one forming a key component of your discipline of choice. You can then choose two further optional 15 credit modules, designed to enable you to tailor your degree, whilst demonstrating the broadening of your knowledge and understanding from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Details of the compulsory modules for each specialist pathway can be seen on pages 85 to 87.

Strategy and Governance (15 credits) This module focuses on strategy and its importance to any organisation if it is to be able to grow and sustain itself within the contemporary global competitive environment. The module identifies the key concept of organisational purpose linked to both normative and technique based strategic tools and applies these in a variety of different organisational contexts.

Managing People (15 credits) Whatever your specialism, managers increasingly need to be managers of people, lead teams and undertake many aspects of human resource management. It is also increasingly being recognised that organisational performance can be enhanced and competitive advantage gained through the strategic management and development of people.

Services and Relationship Marketing (15 credits) This module is designed to explore the various facets of managing in the service industry. The emphasis of this module is on the consistency in service delivery to benefit the range of stakeholder groups. In addition to explore how businesses can achieve a competitive edge through better understanding of the intangible as well as the tangible part of their engagement with their customers.

Marketing Communications (15 credits) This module explores the key issues and challenges in contemporary marketing communications. It covers strategic issues of brand strategy, planning, and channel integration as well as the tactical considerations needed to execute relevant and appropriate marketing communications campaigns that meet the needs of key identified audiences.

Entrepreneurship (15 credits) This module explores the contribution of entrepreneurship and of individual entrepreneurs to future organisational growth and sustainability. It defines the different role of the entrepreneur in different organisational contexts – small, medium and international, and identifies the necessary requirements associated with the creation and management of an entrepreneurial culture.

Managing the Organisation (15 credits) The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of effective operations and process management to meet identified organisational goals. The importance of quality management processes and procedures and their management 01 Entrepreneur

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application across the organisation are analysed and evaluated as is the manner in which the quality of operations impacts on stakeholder behaviour, for example staff and customers.

Non-Profit Management (15 credits) This module explores the distinctive challenges associated with the management of non-profit organisations from a marketing perspective. Ownership and strategic imperatives are identified alongside the contrasting demands of resource attraction, administration and application.

Financial and Management Accounting (1) (15 credits) The purpose of this module is to develop the understanding of Financial and Management Accounting in both UK and international businesses.

The module will focus on the understanding and preparation of Financial Statements under International Accounting Standards.

This will also explore the nature of costs and techniques used to analyse and control costs in a competitive environment.

International Financial Management (15 credits) The purpose of this module is to expose students to the world of finance and financial management in an increasingly global market context in order to develop their understanding of the structure of business finance and its application to the decision-making processes in organisations. The course takes an international and strategic perspective in addressing this issue and develops managers’ and professionals’ ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to complex management and business problems in order to engage and develop business and management practice and strategy in a global context.

International Business and Management (30 credits) This module is an advanced learning of international business management in the context of the dynamic, comprehensive and complex nature of this topic. The module provides a critical understanding of the topics that are relevant to international 84

business and management theories and practices. This module aims to develop students’ analytical skills of the essential principles of international business and management especially those relating to the initial stages of involvement in international business.

It examines the decisions that have to be taken by international managers from an integrated functional perspective, against the dynamic global environment in which those decisions are made.

Trimester 3 In Trimester 3 you will work on your consultancy project or dissertation (60 credits). This is supported by a nominated supervisor. The teaching commences with a series of taught interventions designed to promote scholarly endeavour in the research context – resulting in the formulation of a clearly articulated research proposal outlining your research questions and the framing of the detailed work to be undertaken.

The consultancy project or dissertation gives you the opportunity to explain to yourself what you have learned about business and management and to demonstrate how you will apply this knowledge.

Writing the consultancy project or dissertation provides you with a unique opportunity to consolidate the evidence you have assembled during the course and to subject it to rigorous academic analysis and practical application. As a guide the consultancy project or dissertation will be between 15,000 and 20,000 words.

You may choose to submit one of the following types of project. If you are following a specialist pathway you must opt for a consultancy project/ dissertation within the scope of the specialism you are studying.

Consultancy Project You will undertake a detailed research project linked to a ‘live’ business scenario.

It will enable you to demonstrate your ability to use learning derived from your studies to confront and resolve a management problem or issue within an organisation known to you.

Dissertation The dissertation involves choosing an area of research interest related to one or more of the themes covered on the MA. It will include a review of current

literature related to the topic and also incorporates a field study. Findings are analysed and, from these, conclusions are drawn and recommendations made. It enables you to demonstrate your ability to use learning derived from your studies to resolve a problem, answer a question or prove/ disprove a hypothesis related to business, markets, or organisations.

Teaching methods – L ectures – Seminar discussions, group-work, presentations – Case studies and problem based learning – Role plays – Management exercises – Field research – Internet searches Learning outcomes By the time you complete the programme, you will be able to: –U nderstand the major business functions – understanding markets, developing plans, understanding and improving delivery, managing relationships with people, managing finance, technology and other resources; evelop skills and techniques – in –D gathering, analysing and evaluating information, planning, applying concepts and models to the solution of problems, evaluating risk, making decisions, communicating, working in teams, thinking effectively and in flexibly managing your own work and that of others; – Evaluate and challenge both the positive and negative effects of a range of business and management practices and be able to make judgements about their value and implications; pply your learning in a variety of –A business contexts ranging from the experience of large multinational organisations to sole party ownership; through different industry and sector specific experience; and through analysis of enterprise at different stages of development – selfemployment, start-up and small business.

Tutors Your tutors offer you access to a wide range of academic and practical expertise in business and management.

Many of them maintain deep practical experience gained in business and

management engagement across the commercial, public and the non-profit sectors. Our tutors are committed to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and the application of that learning to deliver effective practice in the workplace.

Career opportunities This programme is designed to prepare participants for a wide range of careers in general management across all industry sectors and in the international environment. It will prepare you for entry level into management and ready you for progression to middle management positions. The advanced learning that it provides delivers practical management based skills and techniques that are directly applicable to a wide range of occupations.

Study within the specialist pathways allows for further concentration of skills and techniques in marketing and in business start-up and small and medium size business management.

The specialist pathways in Marketing and Enterprise are accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing as meeting the qualification criterion for entry into the Professional Diploma in Marketing. The content of the programme is also directly applicable to those participants who wish to work in a self-employed capacity in the creative and performing arts sectors.

Assessment methods A variety of assessment methods are utilised, including: – I ndividual project – I ndividual presentation –G roup project –G roup presentation – Examination Assignments are designed to integrate theoretical concepts with practical application.

Entry requirements Applications from a variety of backgrounds are welcomed. Normally a good honours degree in any academic discipline or a relevant professional qualification. Applicants who do not meet the academic entry standard, but who have relevant work experience, will be considered on their individual merits. Previous experience and learning can be taken into consideration.

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MA Business and Management For those whose previous undergraduate study has been in an unrelated discipline, the programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge that you will need to gain a broad understanding of the complexities associated within modern day organisations and their effective management. It will prepare you to feel confident and assured in your own capacity to analyse complex issues and situations and to be able to manage yourself and the organisation through them in a positive and effective manner.

The MA in Business and Management will enable you to apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex issues, both systematically and creatively. You will engage in the advanced study of a diverse range of organisations and the rapidly changing environments in which they operate both nationally and internationally.

Modules You will study the following modules on the general pathway:

MA Business and Management: Accounting

Modules You will study the following modules on the Accounting pathway:

Trimester 1 –M anagement in Practice –B usiness Economics – P lus one optional module from the list on page 83

The specialist pathway in Accounting will enable you to understand and practice financial management in the business context. You will engage in the advanced study of accounting and financial management for a diverse range of organisations and the rapidly changing environments in which they operate both nationally and internationally. You will enhance both your academic research skills and the practical management skills that you will need in order to manage complex financial and accounting functions and systems in a rigorous, pragmatic and effective manner.

Trimester 1 – Management in Practice – Financial and Management Accounting (2) – Plus one optional module from the list on page 83

Trimester 2 – F our optional modules from the list on pages 83–84 Dissertation/Consultancy Project You will study a subject related to general business

Trimester 2 – Financial and Management Accounting (1) – International Financial Management – Plus two optional modules from the list on pages 83–84 Dissertation/Consultancy Project You will study a subject related to finance or accounting.

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Modules You will study the following modules on the Enterprise pathway:

MA Business and Management: Marketing

Modules You will study the following modules on the Marketing pathway:

If you are preparing yourself for the skills and understanding that you will need to enter self-employment or to create and develop your own business idea, the specialist pathway in Enterprise will provide a framework around which you can make this a practical reality.

You will engage in the advanced study of enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation management for a diverse range of organisations and the rapidly changing environments in which they operate both nationally and internationally. You will enhance both your academic research skills and the practical management skills that you will need in order to create and manage your own business, be a freelancer or manage challenging enterprises in a dynamic and innovative manner.

The specialist pathway in Enterprise is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing as meeting the qualification criterion for entry into the Professional Diploma in Marketing.

Trimester 1 –M anagement in Practice –M anaging Innovation, Creativity and Change – P lus one optional module from the list on page 83

If you are seeking to deepen current knowledge and understanding of business and management from the marketing perspective, the specialist pathway in Marketing will enable you to achieve this.

You will engage in the advanced study of marketing and marketing management for a diverse range of organisations and the rapidly changing environments in which they operate both nationally and internationally.

You will enhance both your academic research skills and the practical marketing skills that you will need in order to manage complex marketing functions in a rigorous, pragmatic and innovative manner.

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Trimester 2 – Services and Relationship Marketing –M arketing Communications – Plus two optional modules from the list on pages 83–84 Dissertation/Consultancy Project You will study a subject related to marketing or marketing management

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MA Business and Management A Business and Management M (Marketing) MA Business and Management (Enterprise) MA Business and Management (Accounting) MA Business and Management (International Business) Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Business and Management Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Business and Management (Marketing)

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MA Business and Management: International Business If you are seeking to develop your career in an international context, the International Business pathway could be an ideal choice. You will develop the specialist knowledge, understanding and techniques needed to develop and operate businesses in the dynamic and complex international environment.

You will engage in the advanced study of international business management, international relations and international financial management for a diverse range of organisations, and the rapidly changing environments in which they operate internationally. You will enhance both your academic research skills and the practical management skills needed to manage complex business functions in a pragmatic and effective manner and in an international context.

Modules You will study the following modules on the Marketing pathway: Trimester 1 –M anagement in Practice –M arketing Management – P lus one optional module from the list on page 83 Trimester 2 – International Financial Management – International Business and Management – Plus one optional module from the list on pages 83–84 Dissertation/Consultancy Project You will study a subject related to international business

Student profile Harriet Formby MA Business and Management — “I completed an undergraduate degree in Business and Management at Bath Spa and then wanted to increase my academic expertise further in a business related field. I chose Bath Spa as I already had links with the business department, the location was an important factor and the teaching hours allowed for part-time working. The university has a friendly atmosphere, conducive to learning. Class sizes are small, with good interaction between students, and the lecturers are very approachable and keen to see students reach their full potential.

The MA was very practically applicable to real business scenarios at a strategic level and offered a good range of business topics within the modules. I found it particularly impressive that the course lecturers have significant industry experience, are genuinely interested in their students’ success and are exceptionally supportive. Additionally, having the option to conduct the research project as a consultancy piece was an attractive option from an employability angle after graduating. Particularly because it was delivered through a variety of mediums, from guest speakers to role-play scenarios, group projects and online resources, the course was stimulating and engaging.

Completing this course has increased my business expertise at a strategic level, and I believe that it will improve my employment prospects. It has also helped me to refine my career ambitions with regards to the type of jobs and sectors I would like to pursue. I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to further their academic business knowledge, whether from a business related background or looking to change their specialism.”

length This programme offers two entries in a year. One starts in October and the other starts in February.

MA full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MA part-time: 32 months PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters Location Newton Park campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Key features Flexible modular structure provides maximum choice and tailoring of the degree to support your career progression.

Provides thorough grounding in the principles and practice of business and management.

Strong focus on marketing, enterprise and developing a business.

Directly relevant for those whose previous undergraduate study has been in an unrelated discipline, for continuing learners with practical experience and for those preparing for self-employment or employment in the creative and performing arts.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Dr Lu Liu

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MSc Environmental Management This is a broad based and flexible course that will prepare you for a range of environmental careers, from environmental specialist to a manager with an environmental remit. Alternatively the course, or modules within it, can provide valuable continuing professional development (CPD) for professionals wanting to refresh or expand their skills in environmental management.

This can be done by taking the whole course or individual modules as stand-alone CPD items. Unusually, and possible uniquely, for an Environmental Management Master’s, students will be able to include business management modules in their options. In addition, through choosing particular modules and assessment options, the course can be tailored to suit a range of specialist interests and careers in the environmental and management sectors. For example this course will suit someone wishing to pursue a career in ecological consultancy, or a career in pollution control or environmental hazards and liabilities.

Course structure and content You will initially study two 30 credit modules that will provide a detailed overview of environmental management practices, principles, tools and techniques. This will include topics such as pollution, EMS, biodiversity, environmental monitoring, GIS, environmental decision-making and communication skills.

A further two 30 credit modules are then selected from a choice of environmental management or business management topics. There are two environmental management modules available. One based around ecosystem management, and a second centred on wastes and pollution. Business management modules are available in topics such as: Management in Practice, Financial Management, Marketing and Managing People.

Finally, you will complete a 60 credit research dissertation that will allow you to demonstrate your environmental understanding in an area relevant to your interests and career; from biodiversity to business.

You may also elect to use an existing project related to your employment as your dissertation.

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Trimester 2 In Trimester 2 you choose two 30 credit modules from a choice of two environmental modules and a range of business modules. You must choose at least one environmental module.

Understanding and Managing the Natural Environment This module expands on the earlier modules and develops a deeper understanding of how the natural environment works and its implications for management. Both the biological and the physical environment will be studied, including geomorphology, rivers, ecosystems, biodiversity, related legislation and practical skills.

Understanding and Managing the Human Environment This module expands on earlier modules and develops a deeper understanding of human interactions with the environment and how these can be managed. Topics covered will include wastes management, pollution control, environmental planning, sustainability, related legislation and practical skills.

Business Management Option Environmental managers are often required to have wider management skills, such as managing staff, marketing their environmental products, or the successful financial management of a project, department or company. The business management modules offered will allow you to develop some of these important management skills. Modules available include:

Financial Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Managing People, and Management in Practice.

Management in Practice is a 30 credit module providing an excellent overview if you have no formal business training. The other modules are 15 credit modules and will allow the development of specific skills.

Trimester 3 In this trimester you complete a 60 credit research project, which will require you to research an applied environmental question. There is considerable flexibility in subject choice and the project focus will reflect your core interests, and may range from the influence of environmental issues on business decision-making, to monitoring biodiversity. This could include industry-based/work placement projects, which we can help you arrange.

Teaching methods and resources Teaching would be a mix of lectures, seminars, small tutor groups, practical/field work sessions and online/desk-based study.

STAFF/TUTORS Graham Smith has experience as a senior manager in environmental consultancy and continues to provide consultancy services. He has a background in animal ecology and impact assessment, but now largely specialises in decision science and its application to environmental problem solving. Examples include: assessing risks to bat populations from new development, and selecting the best option (environmental, economic and social) for a proposed payment for ecosystems project.

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Dr David Watson specialises in environmental assessment, wastes management and environmental management. His career prior to joining Bath Spa University included six years as a senior manager in an environmental consultancy, working in the UK and internationally on environmental impact assessment projects. Since joining Bath Spa, he has led consultancy and research on pollution screens, habitat restoration and ecosystem services (DEFRA).

Dr Richard Johnson is a physical geographer and joined Bath Spa University in May 2011 from an engineering consultancy (Halcrow Group Limited, Birmingham), where he was a Geomorphologist and Project Manager. He provides applied geomorphological services to national and international clients considering issues associated with rivers, landslides, coastal margins, and upland windfarms.

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commitments Andrew also works on consultancy projects, including setting up short courses in GIS and contract work. Current interests include the acquisition, processing and analysis of terrestrial laser scanning data for: river asset management and archaeological visualisation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The dependence of economic sustainability and social wellbeing on a sustainable natural environment is now accepted, and through several international agreements, Governments across the world have acknowledged the urgent need to secure environmental sustainability.

The need for well-informed Environmental Managers has therefore never been greater. Managers who not only understand the environment, but also understand its importance to economic and social well-being.

This Master’s will provide you with the expertise, practical skills and confidence to pursue specialist careers in environmental management, environmental consultancy or ecology and provide crucial environmental understanding

for successful careers in local government, the civil service, engineering, planning or business.

ASSESSMENT METHODS A range of assessment methods are used, all with a strong emphasis on applying the skills you learn during your course to workplace scenarios.

These include writing technical reports, presentations and the use of electronic media, such as developing a specialist wiki. There will be no written examinations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Normally an honours degree in an appropriate subject will be required, or a relevant professional qualification.

Applicants who do not meet the academic entry standard, but who have relevant work experience will be considered on their individual merits. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and all previous experience and learning will be taken into consideration.

Where appropriate Approved Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) can substitute for certain modules within the programme.

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Potential for environmental science, biodiversity and/or business management focus.

Flexible modular content allows course to be tailored to professionals from any industry not just environmental professionals.

Core teaching staff with industry experience.

Applications Application forms are available on the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44 (0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Graham M Smith

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MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology The MSc in Principles of Applied Neuropsychology examines the uses of neuropsychology in the clinical world. Studying the way the brain works is crucial to psychology and the understanding of human behaviour.

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The course is an employabilitycentred extension to an undergraduate psychology degree. It is focused on Neuropsychology, but is suitable for any student interested in preparing for an eventual career as a professional psychologist.

Course structure and content The course has four 30 credit core modules and a 60 credit dissertation module. These modules are Neuropsychology, Social Neuropsychology of Mental Health, Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and Issues in Professional Practice. To gain the MSc you must complete all four taught modules and the dissertation module. There is also a Postgraduate Certificate, gained by successfully 90

completing two taught modules, and a Postgraduate Diploma for the successful completion of four taught modules.

The course runs on one afternoon a week to allow you time to obtain relevant practical experience, should you wish to do so. You can study on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to a maximum of three years full-time or five years part-time for the MSc. Modules Issues in Professional Practice This module introduces students to the principles of applied psychology and the processes of recovery and rehabilitation. It focuses on the core skills expected of a practitioner of applied psychology: assessment; formulation; intervention; evaluation; communication skills; and selfmanagement skills. The embedded research skills in this module relate to the evaluation of clinical practice.

Social Neuropsychology of Mental Health This module includes a neuropsychological perspective on mental health problems. It features a series of lectures on psychosis, affective disorders, fear disorders, principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, and basic pharmacology.

We also be looking at the relationship between psychopathology and criminality. The embedded research methods deal with applications to ethics committees, and performing a systematic literature review.

Advanced Neuropsychology This module provides a clinical approach to degenerative disorders, ageing, communication disorders visual disorders, and childhood developmental disorders. The module focuses on the functions and dysfunctions of the frontal lobes, including the concepts of self and other. The embedded research methods include researching a patient population, and using test batteries.

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Neuropsychological rehabilitation exists to enable people to regain their footing in social and occupational spheres after brain injury. It does this in many ways, such as emotionally, functionally and cognitively. This module offers a broad theoretical perspective of the different methods of rehabilitation available for a range of disorders. We aim to provide not just theory but also guidance as to how you communicate that theory to patients, clients and other professionals.

Dissertation This is the opportunity to investigate an area of neuropsychology of individual interest. As part of this module you are required to submit a 5,000–7,000 word paper ready for publication in a specified journal, based on your research. You also have to demonstrate the ability to keep a detailed research log. The research undertaken by students must have a neuropsychological focus.

Teaching methods and resources Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, individual tutorials, small and large group work, lab work and neuropsychological testing experience. There will be guest speakers from relevant employers as well as research talks from existing practitioners.

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY/COURSES OVERVIEW Awards MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Principles of Applied Neuropsychology Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Principles of Applied Neuropsychology Length MSc full-time: 3 trimesters (1 calendar year) MSc part-time: up to 5 years

Tutors Course Director: – Dr Alison Lee: BSc (London), PhD (Bristol) Lecturers: – Dr Rob Irwin: BA (Kent) MSc (Bath Spa) PhD (UWE) – Dr Nicola Weston: BSc (Plymouth) MSc (Plymouth) PhD (Plymouth) – Dr Rebecca McGuire-Snieckus: BA (McGill), MSc (LSE), PhD (London) Career opportunities The course is centred on eventual employment as a professional psychologist. We aim to enhance your skills as a scientist-practitioner, and provide a step forward to meeting the criteria for assistant psychologist posts. The course also offers practical writing skills necessary for communicating complex scientific ideas to both a lay and specialist audience. The course is also suitable for people considering a research PhD.

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Assessment methods We have selected assessments with the aim to maximise experiences that will help with further study.

For example, the dissertation element must be written in the form of a paper that is ready for submission in an established journal. In fact, we will encourage the submission of a research paper as the culmination of the Master’s experience. We also offer assessments in less formal writing for magazines or newspapers. We aim to consolidate your literature searching skills, something that is crucial to get right for a PhD thesis and for writing grant proposals.

Entry requirements This course is suitable for anyone with a good major Psychology degree. It is essential that applicants have a Psychology dissertation.

It is not necessary to have studied undergraduate neuropsychology but it would be beneficial to show relevant experience or plans to obtain relevant experience of work in an appropriate area.

PG Dip full-time: 2 trimesters (1 academic year) PG Dip part-time: 4 trimesters PG Cert full-time: 1 trimester PG Cert part-time: 2 trimesters Location Corsham Court campus Fees Please see page 12 for full details Student profile Mark Brady MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology — “MSc Principles of Applied Neuropsychology at Bath Spa University is unique in its course content. It teaches cutting-edge developments in theory and important practitioner skills using best practice approaches. It employs sophisticated assessments which prepare students for doctoral studies, and was ideal for me as I wish to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist. The course content was the principle reason for choosing Bath Spa University, but also the university is beautiful and easily accessible with relaxing learning environments. I particularly like the flexibility of the course; the fact we would frequently consider the implications of recent publications; the passion with which it is taught; and the availability of course tutors to discuss any queries about its content. The knowledge and experience gained on this course, alongside a greater sense of confidence in my understanding of psychological practice, will help with my application for a doctorate in clinical psychology.”

Key features The chance to study emerging theories in advanced neuropsychology.

Learn practical skills in preparation for a career as a scientistpractitioner.

An opportunity to publish an academic paper.

Applications Application forms are available from the website and for any admissions enquiries please contact: T: +44(0)1225 875624 E: admissions@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries For all enquiries please email postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk Course Director Dr Alison Lee

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Sion Hill and Corsham Court There are opportunities to receive a guided tour at both of these campuses. Although academic staff are not present, visitors will be able to discover the beautiful campuses and the excellent facilities on offer: Wednesday 23 October 2013 Both campuses 14:00 to 15:00 Wednesday 22 January 2014 Both campuses 14:00 to 15:00 Wednesday 19 February 2014 Both campuses 14:00 to 15:00 Wednesday 21 May 2014 Both campuses 14:00 to 15:00 Wednesday 18 June 2014 Both campuses 14:00 to 15:00 Wednesday 20 August 2014 Both campuses 14:00 to 15:00

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SUBJECT SPECIFIC EVENTS The University often hold subject specific postgraduate events for those wanting to find out more about the individual master’s courses.

Details and dates of these events will appear on the website when announced.

How to book You will need to book a place on these Open Days at: www.bathspa.ac.uk/postgrad-openday Or for further info email opendays@bathspa.ac.uk

POSTGRADUATE STUDY FAIRS We exhibit at various Postgraduate study fairs and events, and will be happy to talk to you about the postgraduate courses that we offer. hursday 7 November 2013 T Graduate Student Recruitment Fair at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.

Wednesday 20 November 2013 Postgraduate Study Fair at Manchester Central (formerly the G-Mex Centre) in Manchester.

Visit us at stand 28. hursday 30 January 2014 T The Postgraduate Study & MBA Fair at Senate House, University of London.

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Thursday 6 February 2014 TARGETcourses Postgraduate Study and Funding Fair (Wales) in Cardiff.

Wednesday 12 February 2014 TARGETcourses Postgraduate Study and Funding Fair (Ireland) in Dublin.

Wednesday 19 February 2014 TARGETcourses Postgraduate Study and Funding Fair (Midlands) at the Great Hall, University of Birmingham.

Wednesday 26 February 2014 TARGETcourses Postgraduate Study and Funding Fair (Scotland) in Edinburgh.

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Index Access to Learning Fund 13 Accommodation 15 Accounting 83,85 Advertising Practice 18, 49 AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership 13, 16 Applied Neuropsychology 90 Art and Design 18 Arts Management 50 Bath 06 Bath Spa Progression Scholarship 13 Biology 16 Brand 18 Bursaries 13 Business and Management 83 Campuses 03 Career Development Loans 13 Careers 09 Ceramics 22 Childcare 11 Coaching 44 Composition 74 Computer Facilities 10 Corsham 07 Corsham Court Centre 03 Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice 43 Craft 18 Creative Computing 04, 52 Creative Sound and Media Technology 76 Creative Technologies and Enterprise 52 Creative Writing 16, 54 Curatorial Practice 20 Dance 72 Day Nursery 11 Design 22, 24 Disability 11 Disabled Students Allowance 13 Dyslexia 11, 45 Early Childhood Studies 30 Early Years 29, 30 Eco Campus 05 Education 16, 28-47 Education Leadership and Management 34 Education Studies 38 English 16 English Literature 16 Enterprise 83, 86 Entrepreneurship 09, 83, 86 Environment 05, 88 Environmental Management 88 Events 92 Faith Services 11 Fashion 19, 24 Fashion and Textiles 24 Fashion Film 19 Fashion Illustration 19 Fashion Journalism 19 Fashion Photography 19 Fashion Portfolio 19 Fashion Styling 19 Feature Filmmaking 56 Fees 12 Filmmaking 56 Finances 12 Fine Art 26 Funding 13

Enquiries about entry requirements and applying for courses admissions@bathspa.ac.uk

Geography 16 Graduate School 16 Graphic Design 18 Gym 08 Hartham Park Campus 04 Heritage Management 58 Higher Degrees 16 History 16 Illustration 18 Institute for Education 04 International Business 83, 87 International Education 32 International Funding 13 International Students 14 Investigating Crafts 18 Investigating Fashion Design 18 Learning Technology 36 Library and Information Services 10 Literature, Landscape and Environment 60 Loans 13 Management 83 Marketing 83, 86 Medical Services 11 Mentoring and Coaching 44 Money Advice 11, 12 Music 16, 74–81 Nature Writing 64 Neuropsychology 90 Newton Park Campus 03 Nursery 11 Online Learning 10 Open Days 92 Overseas Applicants 14 Painting 26 Performance 78 Performing Arts 16, 69, 70 Performing Shakespeare 70 PGCE 29 PhD Opportunities 16 Photography 18 Poetry 65 Postgraduate Certificate in Education 29 Postgraduate Study Fairs 92 Principles of Applied Neuropsychology 90 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education 29 Professional Master’s Programme 40 Professional Practice in Higher Education 38 Progression Scholarship 13 Psychology 16, 90 Research Degrees 16 Researcher Development Programme 16 Scholarships 13 School Direct 29 Scriptwriting 62 Sculpture 26 Shakespeare 70 Sion Hill Campus 04 Songwriting 80 Specific Learning Difficulties 45 Sports and Societies 08 Student Services 11 Students’ Union 08 Studentships 13

Studio Fees 12 Study Areas 10 Study of Religions 16 Support 11 Teach First 29 Teacher Education 29 Textiles 24 Theatre for Young Audiences 69 Travel Writing 64 Troops to Teachers 29 Vice-Chancellor 01 Visit Us 92 Visual Communication 18 Volunteering 08 Welfare 11 Writing for Young People 16, 66 Writing Poetry 65 Writing, Creative 16, 54

Enquiries about tuition fees tuition-fee@bathspa.ac.uk Enquiries about Bath Spa University bursaries bursaries@bathspa.ac.uk For money advice and student welfare issues welfare@bathspa.ac.uk For enquiries from applicants/ students with disabilities disability@bathspa.ac.uk For information about Teacher Education (PGCE) teaching@bathspa.ac.uk For more copies of this prospectus or for our other prospectuses (Undergraduate and Teacher Education) prospectus@bathspa.ac.uk All other enquiries postgraduate@bathspa.ac.uk enquiries@bathspa.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1225 875875 www.bathspa.ac.uk

This prospectus is available in large print and Braille format on request.

Published November 2013 The contents of this prospectus are correct at the time of going to press.

We will try to publicise any changes to it. If a facility mentioned in this prospectus is of great importance to you, please check its continued availability with the Student Services Department on +44 (0)1225 875875 before you apply.

The University will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational services described in this prospectus, but the operation of each course or module depends on recruiting viable numbers.

If insufficient numbers enrol for a course or module we may not be able to run it. Our offer to you and your acceptance of a place here will be subject to this express condition.

This prospectus does not form part of any contract between you and the University.

As a condition of enrolment all students will be required to abide by the policies and regulations of the University. If you accept an offer of a place at Bath Spa University you will receive further information about teaching, assessment and educational services offered by the University, as well as policies and regulations.

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