Queen Mary University of London International Russia Brochure by Queen Mary University of London

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Contents

Why choose Queen Mary, University of London

• Academic reputation • Graduate employment Entry requirements English language

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Foundation programmes popular in Russia

Undergraduate degree programmes popular in Russia

• School of Biological and Chemical Sciences • School of Business Management • School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science • School of Engineering and Materials Science • School of English and Drama • School of Languages, Linguistics and Film • School of Geography • School of Law • School of Mathematical Sciences • School of Medicine and Dentistry • School of Physics • School of Politics and International Relations Pre-Masters programme

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Postgraduate programmes popular in Russia

• MSc Global Business • MSc International Financial Management • MSc International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations • MSc Management and Organisational Innovation • MSc Marketing • MA in Theatre and Performance • MSc in Banking and Finance • MSc in Economics • MSc in Finance and Economics • MSc in Finance and Econometrics • MSc in Finance and Investment • MSc Law and Finance • MA in English Studies: English Literature • MSc Globalisation and Development • MA in Film Studies • LLM programme • MSc in Management of Intellectual Property • MSc Law and Finance • Postgraduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration • Diploma/LLM in Computerand Communications Law • Postgraduate Diploma in International Mediation (ADR) • MA by Research in Law • MA Global and Comparative Politics • MA International Relations • MSc Public Policy • MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Gastroenterology • Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Clinical Sciences

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• MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine • MSc Advanced Methods in Computer Science (specialist) • MSc Computing and Information Systems (generalist) • MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems • MSc in Mathematics • MSc and Diploma in Astrophysics • MSc in Physics (EuroMasters) Research degrees of interest to Russian students Fees and Scholarship Living at Queen Mary Students’ Union, Sports and Societies London

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Welfare, Support and Health Care

Careers for international students

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How to Apply Mile End campus map

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The information given in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. The College reserves the right to modify or cancel any statement in it and accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any such changes.

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Why choose Queen Mary, University of London?

Queen Mary is one of the largest colleges of the internationally recognised University of London. We offer first class teaching, research and resources in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Queen Mary was founded in 1887 as the People's Palace and was admitted to the University of London in 1915. We currently have over 15,000 students, 20 percent of whom are from overseas. This makes for a truly cosmopolitan environment that is welcoming to students from all over the world. Queen Mary's 3,000 staff deliver world class degree programmes and research across a wide range of subjects in Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws, in Medicine and Dentistry and in Science and Engineering.

Academic reputation As a member of the 1994 Group of researchfocused universities, we have made a strategic commitment to the highest quality of research, but also to the best possible educational, cultural and social experience for our students. Indeed, we believe that a vibrant research environment means that our students have access to the world's leading experts in their chosen subjects. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) we were ranked 13th in the UK by the Times Higher for the quality of our research. The Guardian placed Queen Mary even higher, 11th in the UK. Our School of Medicine and Dentistry is ranked 1st in London. Queen Mary also excelled in several subject groups, ranked in the top five for many, including: • Linguistics (ranked 1st) • Geography (ranked 1st equal with Bristol, Cambridge, Durham and Oxford) • Drama, dance and performing arts (ranked 1st for Drama)

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• Dentistry (ranked 2nd) • English Language and Literature (ranked 2nd) • Epidemiology and public health (ranked 3rd) • Pre-clinical and human biological sciences (ranked 4th) • Health Services Research (ranked 4th) • Cancer studies (ranked 5th) Queen Mary was also ranked in the highest quartile for: • Law • Iberian Languages • History • Computer Science • Economics and Econometrics • Other hospital-based clinical subjects Substantial achievements in a number of other extremely competitive subjects, including Russian, French, Materials, Politics, Pure Maths and Electronic Engineering were also recorded. Business and Management, a new department not entered at all in the 2001 RAE, equalled the Cass Business School at City University in the Times Higher RAE ranking, coming within the top half of business schools in the UK. Queen Mary is also ranked in the top 200 universities in the world (THES World University Rankings 2008). The work of our academics regularly features in the news – both in the UK and internationally – www.qmul.ac.uk/news/

Graduate employment Degrees are awarded by the University of London and Queen Mary, and wherever you work in the world, you can be assured that employers will recognise its quality. The College has one of the UK’s best records for student employability and graduate starting salaries. (The Guardian).

The College Careers Service offers a range of support services for all students, to help with choosing a career, job hunting, applications and interviews. (www.careers.qmul.ac.uk).

Location – the heart of London Queen Mary's locations span London's diverse districts. Two of our four campuses are in east London, in the Borough of Tower Hamlets between The City and Canary Wharf, a multicultural and socially diverse area that is one of the most rapidly developing parts of London. Our main residential campus – Mile End – has the advantage of being one of the closest universities to the site of the 2012 Olympic Games, and Whitechapel, a ten minute walk away, is home to part of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Our other campuses are in central London: at Charterhouse Square and Barts Hospital, on the edge of the City of London, the key financial district; and at Lincoln's Inn Fields, in London's Legal District, the home of our Graduate School of Law and the world famous Centre for Commercial Law Studies. As the capital city, London holds an unrivalled position within the UK. The city is a net exporter of skills and talent to the rest of the country and is a net importer of young people from all regions. It is the most popular location for European headquarters of international businesses and globally competes with other international cities such as Paris, Tokyo and New York. This combined with its historical significance, political and legal importance, and its status as a renowned centre for the arts, ensures it remains one of the most attractive places to live, study and work in the UK.

“Queen Mary has caught the mood of regeneration in east London.” Sunday Times Good University Guide

Why choose a University of London college? • The University of London is one of the oldest, largest, most respected and famous universities in the UK • You will be able to take advantage of the University’s facilities and the expertise of the staff, knowledge and brainpower in the other 19 colleges and institutes in the federation

• All Queen Mary students have access to University of London amenities. This includes the world-famous Senate House Library, which has more than two million titles and around 5,500 current periodical titles, intercollegiate accommodation, sports and student societies.

• The University of London Union (ULU), is one of the UK’s largest students’ unions, and offers cafés, bars, venues and sports facilities • The federal University offers more advantages – there are unique degree programmes and research initiatives, which bring together the best academic staff and facilities across the University.

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Entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications and applications are considered on an individual basis. The following summarises those qualifications most common in Russia.

Entry to foundation programmes The majority of Russian students will be asked to complete a foundation year before progressing on to a Bachelors degree programme at Queen Mary. To apply for one of our foundation courses you must complete Attestat with a GPA of at least 4/5. Alternatively, we will also consider students with a combination of International Baccalaureate (IB), or A-Levels. You will also be required to take an English language test such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Entry to Bachelors degrees The majority of Bachelors degrees in the UK are 3 years in length and an increasing number of Russian students are choosing Queen Mary for their first degree because of the opportunity to gain an international perspective and earn a world class qualification and at a competitive price. Bachelors degrees also offer a specific subject focus allowing you to really explore your chosen subject area in detail. To be eligible to apply for one of our Bachelors programmes you must have completed a foundation programme as above OR have A-Levels OR International Baccalaureate (IB),You must also have an excellent command of English and will be required to take an English language test such as IELTS or TOEFL. In the main, Bachelors programmes at Queen Mary require IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 580/TOEFL IBT 92, however Arts programmes including those offered by the School of Law, require IELTS 7.0 /TOEFL 610 / TOEFL IBT 100

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Medicine and Dentistry applicants All applicants must have taken either A-levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) and Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT). IB - Students are required to achieve an overall score of 36 points with grades 665 at higher level. A score of 6 must be achieved in Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level. English should be offered at either Higher or Subsidiary level. A-level – Students are required to achieve AAA at A- level (with Biology and Chemistry) with an additional AS-level in any academic subject at grade B. The Registration and details are available at: www.ukcat.ac.uk International students may submit applications up to 15 January but are strongly advised to apply before 15 October.

Entry requirements for the Pre-Masters Programme (one year, for students who do not meet Masters entry requirements): • A full degree or diploma from a recognised institution • Evidence of English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 530 (197 CBT / 71 IBT)

Entry to Masters degrees (all one year) Postgraduate courses in the UK are typically one year in length; an attractive option when looking at cost. We accept undergraduate degrees from all around the world as suitable entry qualifications for postgraduate programmes and below are typical requirements if your degree was obtained in Russia. Taught Masters A Russian Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma from a recognized Russian institution, with a minimum GPA of 4/5 in an appropriate Major(s) would be considered for entry to taught Master’s programmes. As Russian degrees are more broad based than UK degrees, close attention should be paid to the course units taken (and grades achieved) in the subject area(s) of the master’s course being applied for. For English language requirements, see page 07. Postgraduate research programmes A Russian Magister or Aspirantura degree in an appropriate subject from a recognised institution with a GPA of 4/5 or above should be considered for entry to our research or PhD programmes. Applications are accepted on the basis of the candidate’s previous performance, the quality of their research proposal and the availability of a member of staff to supervise the chosen topic.

English language

If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence that your English skills are sufficient by including with your application details of recognised language qualifications and experience in using the language. If you are an international applicant you are strongly advised to take the IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) test and submit the results with your application.

Arts General [English and Drama, Languages, Linguistics and Film, History, Politics. However, undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in Languages, Linguistics and Film have special requirements.] IELTS

TOEFL

IBTOEFL

No presessional required

7.0

610

100

1 month's presessional

6.5

580

Social Sciences General [Business and Management, Economics, Geography. However, postgraduate programmes in Business and Management have special requirements.]

For the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English requirements see the adjacent table. For detailed English language entry requirements for different programmes, you should check www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ languagerequirements

IELTS

TOEFL

IBTOEFL

No presessional required

6.5

580

1 month's presessional

6.0

550

IELTS

TOEFL

IBTOEFL

No presessional required

6.5

580

1 month's presessional

6.0

550

2 months' presessional

5.5

530

IELTS

TOEFL

IBTOEFL

No presessional required

7.0 (writing 6)

610 (TWE 5)

100 (writing 22)

1 month's presessional (minimum)

6.5 (writing 6)

580 (TWE 4)

92 (writing 20)

2 months' presessional (minimum)

6.0 (writing 6)

550 (TWE 4)

79 (writing 18)

Sciences General

Masters in Business and Management

Masters in Law (LLM, MA Medical Law and Ethics and MA Migration and Law) IELTS

TOEFL

IBTOEFL

No presessional or insessional required

7.0 (writing 7.0)

610 (TWE 5)

100 (writing 27/30 )

Insessional programme attendance will be required - see note 2.

7.0 (writing 6.5)

600 (TWE 5)

100 (writing 24/30)

1 month's presessional plus insessional programme

6.5 (writing 6.5)

580 (TWE 5)

92 (writing 24/30)

1 or 2 months' presessional plus insessional programme - see note 3

6.5 (writing 6.0)

580 (TWE 4)

92 (writing below 24/30)

3 months' presessional plus insessional programme

6.0 (writing 5.5)

550 (TWE 4)

79 (writing 16/30)

1 month's pre-sessional is recommended but not required.

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English language (cont)

Other qualifications may be considered. Applicants who score slightly below the required IELTS band may be offered a place on condition that they attend a pre-sessional English Language Summer programme. For more information on pre-sessional English courses, including termdates and fees , please see here: www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/elss/p resessional/

English language support at Queen Mary In addition to our pre-sessional English courses, all Queen Mary students can attend in-sessional English language and study skills courses. These programmes are free of charge. They are intended to support students during their studies and enable them to make the most of their time at university. Each course lasts for 10 weeks with lessons once a week for two hours.

There are two main courses: Academic Writing: this programme develops the skill of writing long pieces of work on academic topics. It covers areas including: analysing questions, developing and structuring ideas, revising and redrafting, formal and informal style, as well as the basic features of written. General English: this programme focuses mainly on the skills of speaking and listening. It aims to improve overall fluency and confidence, as well as to working on grammar and pronunciation, Everyday English, slang and vocabulary will also be covered. For more information: www.learndev.qmul.ac.uk/ elss/insessional/ The standard English language requirement for both undergraduate and postgraduate study is that you must achieve a score of IELTS 6.5/ TOEFL 580/ TOEFL IBT 92 by the time you begin your programme. Some programmes, however, require a higher standard of English, notably medicine and dentistry and postgraduate business and law. If you have an English language score but it does not meet the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements you should still apply. The College may ask you to either retake your English test, such as IELTS or TOEFL or attend the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presessional English course for a period of either 4,8 or 12 weeks (instead of taking IELTS or TOEFL again). On satisfactory completion of your pre-sessional course you may enter into your undergraduate or postgraduate degree course directly.

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Pre-sessional English The English Language and Academic Skills Summer Programme offers you a unique opportunity to make rapid progress in academic English, and to acclimatise to life in the UK, London and at Queen Mary. It is a time to make friends and learn about other cultures before the academic year begins. The programme will help you to: • improve your overall ability in English. • learn study skills such as note-taking, academic writing and participating in seminars • develop the skills you need to work independently at university. The programme consists of three 4-week blocks. You can join for 4, 8 or 12 weeks between June and September. English Language entry requirements are different for each department. The minimum level that we would recommend entry onto the whole 12 week programme if IELTS is 5.56.0, although some Queen Mary departments may require higher entry.

English you need to start your main academic programme at Queen Mary, and what your level of English is at entry. The programme has currently four (September, January, April and June) intake dates, which enable you to continue directly onto your main programme of study should you successfully pass. Please visit our website for entry dates www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/ elss/ace Entry requirements for Academic Campus English You should have: • successfully met the academic requirements for your next programme of study. • reached at least an Intermediate level of English such as IELTS 4.5 or IBTOEFL 53 The length of your studies will depend on the language requirements of your next programme, with a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months

Campus English Summer Programme The Campus English Programme is a general English course, with a strong emphasis on helping students to integrate into London life and improve their English language study skills. The syllabus is topic based, which allows for visits, discussion, film and literature studies on such areas as Environment, Sport, Festivals, Health, Society and Fashion. Entry requirements for Campus English Summer Programme You should: • be at least 17 years old • have reached an Intermediate level of English, at least IELTS 4.0 or TOFEL 450 or IB TOFEL 45 www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/ elss/year

Academic Campus English is an intensive English language programme designed for overseas students who have not met the language conditions for direct entry into their International Foundation programme or Pre-Masters programme at Queen Mary, University of London. The length of study on the programme is determined by what level of

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Foundation programmes popular in Russia

You can find full programme listings in our prospectus; the following is a selection of some of the most popular courses with Russian students.

International Foundation Programme in Social Sciences and Humanities (IFP) This programme offers a route to undergraduate degrees for international students. The programme includes academic modules, which are taught by Queen Mary academic staff, and English language and study skills, and is fully integrated within College. The programme is for students who cannot directly enter an undergraduate degree at a UK university, or who need to improve their subject knowledge and English language and study skills before starting

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university study. The International Foundation Programme prepares you for a degree in Law, Economics, Business, Politics, International Relations, Geography, History or European Studies with a Modern Language.

The IFP is a full-time programme, starting in September and finishing in June. Students who complete the IFP with sufficient grades can progress to undergraduate degrees at Queen Mary in the following areas:

Students on the IFP study four modules: English language and study skills and three academic options. Students choose their options from the following list depending on what they wish to study for their undergraduate degree:

• LLB Bachelor of Laws

• Business Studies • Economics Mathematics for Economics • International Relations and Politics • Human Geography • History - Making the Modern World • Introduction to Literature, Art and Film • Japanese • Spanish

• BSc Business Management • BSc Economics • BSc Economics, Finance & Management • BA Human Geography • BA Politics • BA International Relations • BA History www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/ifp

International Science and Engineering Foundation Programme (ISEFP)

The ISEFP is a full-time programme, starting in September or in January. Students who complete the ISEFP with sufficient grades can progress to undergraduate degrees at Queen Mary in the following areas:

This programme offers a route to undergraduate degrees for international students. The programme includes academic modules, which are taught by Queen Mary academic staff, and English language and study skills, and is fully integrated within College. The programme is for students who cannot directly enter an undergraduate degree at a UK university, or who need to improve their subject knowledge and English language and study skills before starting university study. For example, you may not have studied sufficient Maths or Science in English before.

• Biomedical Sciences (leading to Medicine and Health professions) • Engineering • Biological Sciences • Material Sciences • Physics • Chemistry • Mathematics • Computer Science • Environmental Science or Environmental • Management www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/intsefp

Alisa Khozina I found QMUL on the internet and I knew it was a place where I wanted to study. I had not been in London before and did not know the city at all when I arrived, however, Queen Mary offered a number of trips to explore the city in the beginning of the academic year. Although I did not finish English school in Russia, I never felt out of place as University staff members provide home-like support. One can always show their artistic abilities and expand their knowledge. There are no limitations for hard-working people.

Nationality: Russian Programme: IFP

All students, especially international ones, fear to be alone but Freshers week gave us a chance to meet new people and make friends that become a new family over time. Capmus is absolutely amazing in the end of the academic year it feels like home where you know everyone. I finished Foundation Programme at Queen Mary University of London and now looking back I miss this wonderful Queen Mary days and a year full of adventures. It was a pleasure to be a part of Queen Mary.

Roksana Sologub Nationality: Russian Programme: IFP At Queen Mary I have studied the one-year International Foundation Programme in Social Science. Besides studying the academic subjects e.g. Business Management I had English classes that were targeted to develop my English. And I can say that my academic writing and reading skills and understanding of essay have improved a lot as well as my critical thinking. As a result I can identify main points in texts and hidden meanings. Also, doing regular tests, exams and assignments has helped me to become used to working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

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Undergraduate degree programmes popular in Russia

School of Biological and Chemical Sciences Psychology This degree will provide you with a broad understanding of psychology as a natural science as well as unique transferable skills valued by a range of employers. You will cover the main subject areas of psychology but these will be integrated by Queen Mary’s experimental and evolutionary approach. Core topics include: introduction to basic psychological principles, brain and behaviour, evolution, comparative cognition, learning, cognitive science, social and developmental psychology, personality and individual differences, and applied psychology. You will be able to conduct a final year project in one of several areas of psychology with support and expertise drawn from across Queen Mary. Programme outline Year 1 Compulsory modules: Essential Skills for Psychologists • Exploring Psychology • Evolution • The Diversity of Life • Brain and Behaviour • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology I • Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour • Options include: Heredity and Gene Action • Language acquisition Year 2 Compulsory modules: Cognitive Psychology • Social and Developmental Psychology • Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology II • Evolutionary psychology • Options include: Language and mind • Fundamentals of Neurobiology • Abnormal Psychology • Health Psychology Year 3 Compulsory modules: Psychology research project • Personality and Individual Differences • Animal Cognition • Options include: Behavioural Ecology • Neuroscience: Molecules to Behaviour • Action and Perception • Interaction Design • Genes and Behaviour

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Biology with Psychology Biology with Psychology is the right programme for you if you want to study psychology as a natural and experimental science alongside biology. You will cover core topics including comparative cognition and learning, cognitive psychology, social and developmental psychology, personality and individual differences. This will be supported by compulsory and optional modules in genetics, evolution, animal physiology and neurobiology. You will be able to conduct a final year project in one of several areas of biological and experimental psychology. Programme outline Year 1 Compulsory modules: Essential Skills for Biologists • The Diversity of Life • Exploring Psychology • Evolution • Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour • Options include: Cell Dynamics • Heredity and Gene Action • Basic Biochemistry • Conservation and the Environment Year 2 Compulsory modules: Cognitive Psychology • Animal Physiology • Social and Developmental Psychology • Fundamentals of Neurobiology • Statistical Methods in Biology • Techniques for Biological and Chemical Sciences • Options include: Evolutionary Genetics • General Microbiology • Transmission Genetics • Fish Biology and Fisheries • Metabolic Pathways • Genes and Bioinformatics • Microbial Physiology and Growth Year 3 Compulsory modules: Integrative Studies in Biological Sciences • Psychology Research Project/Investigative Project/Project Skills in the Life Sciences • Personality and Individual Differences • Neuroscience: from Molecules to Behaviour • Behavioural Ecology • Options include: Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry • Freshwater Biology • Genomics • Human and Medical Genetics • Membrane Proteins • Aquatic Ecosystems; Science, Policy and Management • Developmental Biology and Cell Signalling • Mammals and Evolution • Enzyme Catalysis • Parasites and Infectious Disease • Functional Genomics and Epigenetics • Topics in Public Health Microbiology

Career opportunities This programme will equip you with a range of transferable analytical, research and communication skills valued by employers in science and non-science careers as well as skills in understanding individual and group behaviour. The programme can also be a pathway to professional training in psychology via a graduate diploma psychology conversion course (find more information on this website: www.bps.org.uk) and postgraduate training in the psychological and biological sciences.

Chemistry with Business Management This programme offers students the opportunity to combine their studies in chemistry with study of business management, and aims to produce graduates who are well-versed in all the main areas of chemistry, as well as key aspects of business and management practices. The programme therefore combines core modules of the main F100 Chemistry programme with a series of modules taught by Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management. The ratio of subjects studied is about 75 per cent chemistry and 25 per cent business management. You will study modules covering all the main fields of chemistry (organic, inorganic and physical) as well as taking modules dealing with topics such as business economics, marketing, financial accounting and business strategy. The chemistry modules include training in the practical laboratory skills expected of all professional chemists. Throughout the programme, emphasis is placed on developing analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial in both a scientific context and in the wider financial and business environments. This programme has been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Programme outline Year 1 Compulsory modules: Essential Skills for Chemists • Atomic, Molecular and Ionic Structure • Foundations of Organic Chemistry • Kinetics and Coordination

Chemistry • Organic Functional Group Chemistry • Fundamentals of Management • Economics for Business Year 2 Compulsory modules: Constructing Organic Molecules • Main Group Chemistry • Chemistry of Biological Molecules • Molecules from First Principles • Transition Metal Chemistry • Marketing • Financial Accounting • Options include: Chemistry of Condensed Matter • Techniques for Biological and Chemical Sciences Year 3 Compulsory modules: Advanced Experimental Chemistry • Project Skills for Chemists • Strategy • Human Resource Management • Options include: Contemporary Inorganic Chemistry • Synthesis of Pharmaceutically Active Molecules • Molecules and Ions at Interfaces • Topics in Biological Chemistry • Biological and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry • Colloidal Chemistry Career opportunities There is a high demand for suitably-qualified graduates both within the business side of the chemical and allied industries and also within the financial institutions of the UK. The diverse range of skills acquired during this degree, provide just what is required to meet this demand. Some graduates pursue their careers working for chemical or pharmaceutical companies, whilst other graduates leave the laboratory and apply their chemical logic and problem solving skills in the City of London and other major cities and financial hubs around the globe.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry The Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree provides the type of training required to work in the pharmaceutical industry in the discovery and development of new medicines. The emphasis of the degree is on training in synthetic organic chemistry, while also providing a good general foundation in physical and inorganic chemistry. In addition you will receive insights into pharmacology, the way drugs work, physiology, biochemistry and cancer chemotherapy. This programme has been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Programme outline Year 1 Compulsory modules: Atomic Molecular and Ionic Structure • Organic Functional Group Chemistry • Foundations of Organic Chemistry • Kinetics and Coordination Chemistry • Elements of Physical Chemistry • Basic Biochemistry • Heredity and Gene Action • Essential Skills for Chemists Year 2 Compulsory modules: Constructing Organic Molecules • Transition Metal Chemistry • Introduction to Drug Action • Chemistry of Biological Molecules • Techniques for Biological and Chemical Science • Chemical Pharmacology • Animal Physiology • Molecules from First Principles Year 3 Compulsory modules: Project Skills for Chemists • Cancer Chemotherapy • Contemporary Inorganic Chemistry • Synthesis of Pharmaceutically Active Molecules • Molecules and Ions at Interfaces • Topics in Biological Chemistry • Advanced Experimental Chemistry • Protein Structure, Folding and Assemblies Year 4 Compulsory modules: Advanced Chemistry Project (45 credits) • Organic Synthesis I – Heterocyclic and Retrosynthetic Chemistry • Organic synthesis II – Asymmetric Synthesis and Catalysis • Options include: Biological and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry • Drug, Design and Development • Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry • Colloidal Chemistry • Enzyme Catalysis Career opportunities The pharmaceutical industry is currently the largest employer of chemistry graduates in the UK. The combination of chemistry and biology studied in these programmes, together with the major grounding received in synthetic organic chemistry, leaves graduates well-prepared for employment in this sector. Other graduates go on to careers in the petrochemical industry, analytical chemistry, medical sales and marketing, scientific journalism, patent law or finance. A large number of graduates continue their studies to PhD level.

Zoology Queen Mary has a long record of research achievement in understanding the structure, physiology, distribution and behaviour of animals, from microscopic creatures to turtles, seals, whales and dolphins. As a zoology student, you will receive a thorough grounding in vertebrate and invertebrate biology. To complement this, we offer modules in physiology, behaviour, evolution and neurobiology. Modules in molecular and population genetics, ecology, statistics and immunology are also available. There is a strong emphasis on fieldwork, with compulsory and optional modules taking students to Borneo to study tropical ecology, to the west coast of Scotland to study marine mammals and to Loch Lomond to study fish and invertebrates. Programme outline Year 1 Compulsory modules: The Diversity of Life • Basic Biochemistry • Heredity and Gene Action • Evolution • Cell Dynamics • Conservation and the Environment • Essential Skills for Biologists • Options include: Introductory Chemistry • Chemistry for Biologists • Ecological and Environmental Techniques Year 2 Compulsory modules: Animal Physiology • Aquatic Invertebrates • Statistical Methods in Biology • Options include: Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics • Evolutionary Genetics • Populations, Communities and Ecosystems • Transmission Genetics • Aquatic Ecosystems: Structure and Function • Basic Immunology • Fish Biology and Fisheries • Genes and Bioinformatics • Global Change Biology

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Undergraduate degree programmes popular in Russia (cont)

Year 3 Compulsory modules: Mammals and Evolution • Zoology Research Project/Investigative Project/Project Skills in the Life Science • Integrative Studies in Biological Sciences • Options include: Behavioural Ecology • Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry • Freshwater Biology • Genomics • Aquatic Ecosystems: Science, Policy and Management • Developmental Biology and Cell Signalling • Parasites and Infectious Disease • Tropical Ecology and Conservation • Turtles, Seals, Whales and Dolphins Career opportunities Many graduates in Zoology move on to medically related careers: healthcare, clinical medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or nursing; others will be employed in areas relating to the life sciences, such as environmental monitoring. Alternatively, some graduates choose to study for a further degree, or take jobs in industry. Business and Management.

School of Business Management Business and Management The primary aim of the Business Management programme is to develop your ability to make critical analyses and evaluations relevant to management. This is achieved by building an understanding of the forces at work in business alongside knowledge of management techniques. Our emphasis on the interconnected nature of business management and society often leads us to consider questions that are not traditionally considered to be within the remit of a business school, for example critical and post-modern theories of organisations, and social dynamics in societies. We believe that this interconnected approach is central to the scholarship and teaching that needs to take place in a modern business school. Our distinctive academic culture with its focus on inter-disciplinary links offers students a wide-ranging and inspiring programme. You will graduate wellprepared to take up the challenge of addressing complex business and management issues in your future work.

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Programme outline Year 1 Business and Society 1 • Accounting • Governance and Accountability • Introduction to Marketing and Communication • Reading and Research in Business and Management • Business and Society 2 • Introductory Business Economics • Quantitative Research Methods for Business • Work and Employment Year 2 Options include: Operations Management • Strategy • Organisation Theory • Microeconomics for Managers • Human Resources Management • Research Methodology • Managing Knowledge • Critical and Post-Modern Theories of Organisations Year 3 Options include: Organisational Change and Development • Managing Diversity • Games of Strategy • Financial Management •International Business • Consumer Psychology • Corporate and Social Responsibility • Innovation and Entrepreneurship The School is expanding and therefore it will be increasing the range of modules on offer to students. Please note, the modules listed above may be subject to change. Career opportunities Business Management teaches a variety of highly valued skills, which are applicable in a wide range of organisations, both large and small. There are excellent job prospects in industry, finance and commerce, as well as in the public sector and charities. Our location close to the financial centres of the City of London and Canary Wharf gives Queen Mary students a head start in the job market.

School of Economics and Finance Economics This degree offers professional training in economics and finance, providing an excellent basis for employment in the private or state sector and for further academic study. The first two years cover a core of macroeconomics, microeconomics and the quantitative techniques used in economic analysis and investigation. Final-year options enable you to apply this core knowledge to a variety of more specialised areas. For each module you will have a weekly two hour lecture followed by a one-hour class. Some of your work will be computer-intensive, using networked terminals in the Department’s computer laboratories. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Principles of Economics • World Economy • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 1 • Spreadsheets and Data in Economics • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 • Statistical Methods in Economics 1 • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 2 Year 2 Core modules: Games and Strategies • Macroeconomics 2 • Statistical Methods in Economics 2 • Microeconomics 2 • Selected Topics in Macroeconomics • Introductory Econometrics • Options include (two options from the following) Economics of Social Issues • Financial Markets and Institutions • Money and Banking • International Finance • Capital Markets 1 Year 3 Options include (at least six options from the following): Econometric Theory • Economics Project 1 (1 module) • Advanced Microeconomics • Health Economics • Development Economics • Applied Econometrics • Economics Project 2 (2 modules) • Industrial Economics • Business Cycles • Environmental Economics • Public Economics • Labour Economics • Futures and Options • Corporate Finance 1• Corporate Finance 2 • Management of Technology • Corporate Strategy.

Career opportunities Our graduates have gained employment in such large firms as Barings Asset Management, Deloitte Touche, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG. Others have used their skills in other contexts, including financial and economic journalism and employment in the public sector. Normally, around one third of our students go on to Economics postgraduate study. Notable alumni from the Department include David Blanchflower (external member of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee).

Economics and Finance This degree offers professional training in economics and finance, providing an excellent basis for employment in the private or state sector and for further academic study. Final year options enable you to focus on mathematical and statistical techniques in finance or more specialised areas of economics. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 1 • Spreadsheets and Data in Economics • Financial Accounting • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 • Statistical Methods in Economics 1 • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 2 Year 2 Core modules: Macroeconomics 2 • Games and Strategies • Statistical Methods in Economics 2 • Financial Markets and Institutions • Microeconomics 2 • International Finance • Introductory Econometrics • Capital Markets 1 • Money and Banking Year 3 Core modules: Corporate Finance 1 • Futures and Options • Corporate Finance 2 • Plus five module options from the following: Econometric Theory • Economics Project 1 (1 module) • Advanced Microeconomics • Health Economics • Development Economics • Applied Econometrics • Economics Project 2 (2 module) • Industrial Economics • Business Cycles • Environmental Economics • Public Economics • Labour Economics • Management of Technology • Corporate Strategy.

Career opportunities Students have gained employment in the financial, accounting, banking and public sectors. For example, KPMG, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and the NHS.

Economics, Finance and Management This programme is of particular relevance if you are considering a career in business and/or finance. A range of choices enables you to develop your own areas of interest, ranging from the economic analysis of strategy, industrial organisation and new technologies, to the study of the contribution of sociology and politics to the complexity of business decisions. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 1 • Spreadsheets and Data in Economics • Fundamentals of Management • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 • Statistical Methods in Economics 1 • Elements of Accounting Year 2 Core modules: Games and Strategies • Business Law • Financial Markets and Institutions • Capital Markets 1 • Microeconomics 2 • Marketing • Managerial Accounting • Options include: Introductory Econometrics • Statistical Methods in Economics 2 • Money and Banking • Macroeconomics 2 • International Finance • Selected Topics in Macroeconomics Year 3 Core modules: Corporate Strategy • Management of Human Resources • Plus at least three modules from the following must be taken: Corporate Finance 1 • Management of Technology • Futures and Options • Advanced Microeconomics • Corporate Finance 2 • Plus three more Economic modules one of which can be from Year 2.

Career opportunities Graduates have followed careers in a wide variety of sectors including: business, banking, public sector and accounting. Specific employers include Ernst & Young, House of Fraser, Next, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Thresher Group.

Economics, Mathematics and Statistics You will combine a core of macroeconomics, microeconomics and the quantitative techniques used in economic analysis and investigation, taught in the Economics Department with modules in mathematics and statistics taught in the School of Mathematical Sciences. You will therefore concentrate on the more quantitative aspects of economics. Some of your work will be computerintensive, using networked terminals in the Department’s computer laboratories. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Economic Principles • Calculus 1 • Probability 1 • Geometry 1• Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 • Introduction to Statistics • Calculus 2 Year 2 Core modules: Games and Strategies • Macroeconomics 2 • Linear Algebra I • Probability II • Microeconomics 2 • Introductory Econometrics • Statistical Modelling I • Statistical Theory Year 3: You must take six third year modules (at least two must be from the Economics Department). Plus two other modules from either Economics or Maths. Career opportunities Graduates have followed careers in a wide variety of sectors including: consultancy, accountancy and the public sector. Specific employers include Ernst & Young, Transport for London, and Friends Provident.

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Economics and Politics Politics and Economics are closely related disciplines and this degree is especially suited to those with an interest in public policy and governmental decisionmaking. In the first year, you will take four Politics modules and four Economics modules. In your second and third years, you can continue to split your studies in equal proportions, or you can choose to specialise more. Programme outline There is a common structure to all Joint Honours degrees: at least nine Economics modules should be taken. The minimum Economics requirement for all Joint Honours degree programmes is as follows: Year 1 Core modules: Principles of Economics • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 1. • Microeconomics 1 • Macroeconomics 1 Year 2 Core modules: Games and Strategies • Macroeconomics 2 • Microeconomics 2 • Statistical Methods in Economics 1 Year 3: You must take at least six third-year modules including one in Economics Career opportunities A variety of career paths are open to graduates, including public policy, foreign affairs, Government and consultancy.

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Computer Science This broad degree programme provides a solid foundation for a number of careers, including software engineering, new media and IT. You will cover core topics such as software engineering, computer systems and applications. You can specialise in subjects such as computer graphics, artificial intelligence and distributed systems. You will gain practical experience in building a variety of computer systems in progressively demanding situations. The Industrial Experience option allows you to spend a year working in industry. Programme outline Year 1 Procedural Programming • Computer Architecture • Logic and Discrete Structures • Computers and Society • Language and Communication • Object-Oriented Programming • Probability and Matrices • Fundamentals of Web Technology Year 2 Software Engineering (two modules) • Essential Networks and Operating Systems • Algorithms and Data Structures in an Object Oriented Framework • Systems Analysis • Further Networks and Operating Systems • Database Systems • Graphical User Interfaces Year out Extended Work Placement (Industrial Experience, option only) Final Year Computer Science Project (two modules) • Plus six modules, options include: • Specification and Reasoning • Multimedia • Computer Graphics • Advanced Database Systems and Technology • Algorithms and Complexity • Distributed Systems and Security • C++ for Image and Audio Processing • Computability • Computational Genomics • High Performance Computing • Interaction Design • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning Techniques for Data Mining • Software Risk Assessment • Entrepreneurship in Information Technology

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• Digital Systems Design • Algebraic Structures I • Number Theory Please note that module availability may vary slightly from year to year. For further information please visit our website www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk Career opportunities Typical jobs after graduation include software engineer, programmer, systems analyst, software risk analyst, system designer and software quality assurance engineer. Every year, some students go on further to take postgraduate study. You can also pursue a career in the software and financial industries, or move into other disciplines or vocations, such as business finance, medicine or journalism. You can also explore other career options which make use of your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Computer Science with Business Management This challenging programme focuses on computer science while providing a detailed understanding of business management. The programme includes core computer science and business management modules, including the fundamentals of management, marketing and economics for business. You will gain practical skills and experience in the use and applications of information technology in business. This programme develops high levels of competence and demonstrable skills in core computer science areas such as programming and a greater appreciation of the context in which information technology is used. Programme outline Year 1 Procedural Programming • Computer Architecture • Logic and Discrete Structures • Fundamentals of Management • ObjectOriented Programming • Fundamentals of Web Technology • Economics for Business • Probability and Matrices Year 2 Software Engineering (two modules) • Systems Analysis • Essential Networks and Operating Systems • Financial Accounting • Database Systems • Marketing • Plus one

additional module, options include: • Graphical User Interfaces • Further Networks and Operating Systems • Business Information Systems Final Year Computer Science Project (two modules) • Strategy • Human Resource Management • Plus four module options Career opportunities This programme gives a kick-start for those with strong technical skills who seek employment in a managerial, business development or marketing role. Typical jobs after graduation include business consultant, systems programmer, product development, software design, and database developer. You will be able to find work in a variety of industries now reliant on information systems, such as business finance administration, management and health. Your entrepreneurial skills and training will also be suited for starting your own business.

Computer Science with Business Management and Accounting This programme covers core computer science modules and essential studies in business management, specifically focusing on financial and management accounting. It develops your critical thinking of business management in relation to economic, political, social and technical environments. The programme gives you in-depth knowledge and practical experience in financial and management accounting techniques. Topics include the preparation of financial statements and accounting techniques, sources of finance, ratio analysis, and legal and economic considerations. You will study managerial accounting, exploring the finance function and particularly planning and control, cost management, financing and investment decisions.

Programme outline Year 1 Procedural Programming • Logic and Discrete Structures • Computer Architecture • Fundamentals of Management • ObjectOriented Programming • Probability and Matrices • Fundamentals of Web Technology • Economics for Business Year 2 Software Engineering (two modules) • Systems Analysis • Essential Networks and Operating Systems • Financial Accounting • Database Systems • Managerial Accounting • Plus one optional module, options include: Graphical User Interfaces • Further Networks and Operating Systems • Business Information Systems Year 3 Computer Science Project (two modules) • Financial Management • Human Resource Management • Plus four modules Career opportunities This degree prepares you for a broad range of careers in the public and private sectors from charities and educational institutions to banking and finance. Graduates can become business analysts, business developers, database managers, operations managers and business finance administrators.

Programme outline Year 1 Procedural Programming • Logic and Discrete Structures • Computer Architecture • Computers and Society • Language and Communication • Object-Oriented Programming • Probability and Matrices • Fundamentals of Web Technology Year 2 Software Engineering (two modules) • Systems Analysis • Algorithms and Data Structures in an Object-Oriented Framework • Essential Networks and Operating Systems • Database Systems • Graphical User Interfaces • Business Information Systems Year out Extended Work Placement (Industrial Experience option only) Final Year Computer Science Project (two modules) • Advanced Database Systems and Technology • Machine Learning Techniques for Data Mining • Plus four modules This degree will open extensive career opportunities in a wide range of sectors including business and management, the public sector, banking and finance, creative arts and culture, and engineering and manufacturing. Possible positions include business analyst, e-marketing manager, systems analyst, business account manager, database administrator or IT systems manager.

Business Computing This programme allows you to develop an understanding of the factors influencing the development, deployment and use of information systems in a business context. You will learn highly sought-after practical skills in software engineering and programming, applying current best practice in software development to ensure that business systems are secure, stable and usable. You will gain an understanding of how computer science techniques such as data mining and risk assessment can be used to support business processes. The Industrial Experience option allows you to apply and further develop your skills in an extended placement in the IT industry.

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Business Computing with Management This programme is for those wishing to enhance their understanding of management issues related to business computing. You will learn highly soughtafter practical skills in software engineering and programming, applying current best practice in software development to ensure that critical business systems are secure, stable and usable. In addition to these core computer science modules you will study essential business management including the fundamentals of management, marketing and economics for business. Programme outline Year 1 Procedural Programming • Logic and Discrete Structures • Computer Architecture • Object-Oriented Programming • Probability and Matrices • Fundamentals of Management • Fundamentals of Web Technology • Economics for Business Year 2 Software Engineering (two modules) • Systems Analysis • Essential Networks and Operating Systems • Database Systems • Business Information Systems • Financial Accounting • Marketing Year 3 Computer Science Project (two modules) • Advanced Database Systems and Technology • Machine Learning Techniques for Data Mining • Strategy • Human Resource Management • Plus two Modules Career opportunities This programme hones your analytical, management and interpersonal skills. The emphasis on logical and systematic thinking, problem solving and information systems will prepare you for a general business-orientated career in marketing, personnel management, finance, production and operations management.

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School of Engineering and Materials Science Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering is concerned with the design, construction and operation of aircraft, helicopters and spacecraft. The skills you will develop on one of these degrees apply to future spacecraft and high performance aircraft, and also to the next generation of ground transport, such as high-speed trains. If you are enrolled on an MEng programme, you will work on a group project in the final year. Recent examples of projects include the design and construction of a rocket capable of breaking the UK altitude record and the design of a solar-powered racing car. All our degree programmes are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society. Programme outline Year 1 Mechanics of Fluids • Stress Analysis • Thermodynamics • Dynamics • Aspects of Aerospace Engineering Design • Mathematics Year 2 Low Speed Aerodynamics • Electrical Technology • Engineering Mathematics • Structural Analysis • Mechanics of Fluids • Vibration and Control • Design • Graphic Communication Year 3 Individual Project • Applied Aerodynamics • Aerospace Structures • Operational and Financial Management • Computer-aided Engineering • Aerospace Design • Aircraft Propulsion • Stability and Control of Aircraft • Principles of Spacecraft Engineering Sandwich year Optional year out working in industry Year 4 (For MEng) Aerospace Group Design Project • Options include: Principles of Spacecraft Design • Computational Engineering • Flight Control and Simulation of Aerospace Vehicles • Vehicular Crashworthiness • Advanced Environmental Engineering • Computational Fluid Dynamics • Advanced Aerodynamics • Aeroelasticity • Space Mission Engineering • Aerospace Design

Career opportunities Recent graduates from this degree programme have gone on to careers within the aerospace engineering industry including working as a stress engineer at Marshall Aerospace, a design engineer for DKN, a graduate engineer for Airbus and for the Ministry for Defence.

Avionics, and Avionics and Space Systems The field of avionics covers flight and energy control systems, airborne computing, navigation, optical and TV displays, airborne communications, radar systems for navigation and power electronics. These airborne electronics must be fully integrated with the performance and operation of an aircraft and must operate reliably. Our Avionics programme was the first to be developed in the UK. Our advanced teaching facility on flight simulation forms a core of the third year of the Avionics programmes. Programme outline Year 1 Aspects of Aerospace Engineering Design • Dynamics • Mathematics • Mechanics of Fluids • Stress Analysis • Thermodynamics Year 2 Vibrations and Control • Electrical Technology • Graphic Communication, Materials and Manufacture • Engineering Design • Digital Circuit Design • Mathematics • Electric and Magnetic Fields • Options include: Programming Fundamentals • Essential Networks and Operating Systems Year 3 Individual Project • Flight Control and Simulation of Aerospace Vehicles • Stability and Control of Aircraft • Operational and Financial Management • Avionics Design • Options include: Signals and Systems Theory • Digital Systems Design • Principles of Spacecraft Engineering • Microwave and Optical Transmission • Modern Computation in Physical Science

Year 4 (For MEng) Avionics Group Design Project • Robotics • Options include: Advanced Principles of Spacecraft Design • Flight Control and Simulation • Microwave Electronics • Digital Signal Processing • Aeroelasticity • Space Mission Engineering • Aerospace Design • Communication Systems Electronics • Optical Communications Career opportunities Avionics is a growing industry working towards improvement in communications and safety in aerospace industry. Graduates from this degree have a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of engineering with the specialist knowledge of the avionics subjects.

Engineering with Business Management The Engineering with Business Management programme appeals to students who are interested in engineering but also wish to develop skills in the business, financial and managerial aspects of industry. It provides a balance of technical and business topics. It includes essential engineering subjects whilst accommodating two business management modules each year, taught by the School of Business and Management. In your final year you will undertake an individual research or design project, which will integrate both parts of your degree. Titles may be as diverse as the ‘Segway Transporter – an Engineering Design Case Study’ or ‘The Case for a Fourth London Airport’. Programme outline Year 1 Fundamentals of Management • Mechanics of Fluids • Thermodynamics • Mathematics • Stress Analysis • Dynamics • Economics for Business Year 2 Marketing • Electrical Technology • Engineering Design • Structural Analysis • Mechanics of Fluids • Financial Accounting • Graphic Communication, Materials and Manufacture • Transducers for Measurement and Control

Year 3 Individual Project • Total Quality Management • Innovation Strategy • Operational and Financial Management • plus three options from other engineering programmes Career opportunities This degree would qualify you for careers in business as well as technology. For example, recent graduates have gone to work in IT, property consultancy, marketing, finance and the engineering industry.

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering will show you how parts, machines and systems work, and how to design and analyse them. This could be a car engine, a jet engine, a power station or even a household object; the emphasis in this programme will be on energy and design. Examples of recent industry-led group design projects include a performance assessment of Britain’s Olympic Bobsleigh, and the testing of a combustor from a microgas turbine in collaboration with Rolls Royce. The Mechanical Engineering degree programmes are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Year 4 (For MEng) Group Design Project • Options include: Computational Engineering • Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer • Advanced Environmental Engineering • Vehicular Crashworthiness • Combustion Concepts and Modelling • Renewable Energy Sources • Spacecraft Design • Computational Fluid Dynamics • Robotics • Space Mission Engineering • Advanced Combustion in Reciprocating Engines • Advanced Gas Turbines Career opportunities Recent graduates from this degree programme have gone on to careers in the engineering industry, working as mechanical engineers at LG Philips, Moucel Parkmen, Tube Lines, Mott MacDonald and Rolls Royce. Engineering consultancy is another possible career.

Programme outline Year 1 Mechanical Engineering Design • Stress Analysis • Mechanics of Fluids • Dynamics • Thermodynamics • Mathematics Year 2 Engineering Design • Electrical Technology • Mathematics • Structural Analysis • Mechanics of Fluids • Vibrations and Control • Heat Transfer • Graphic Communication, Materials and Manufacture Year 3 Individual Project • Materials Selection in Design • Thermodynamics • Computer Aided Engineering for Solids and Fluids • Operational and Financial Management • Options include: Combustion in Automotive Engines • Aircraft Propulsion • Environmental Engineering • Spacecraft Engineering • Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Sandwich year Optional year out working in industry

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School of English and Drama Drama Drama at Queen Mary provides a study of performance in a variety of cultures and historical periods. It is taught as an active and dynamic subject involving collaborative work with other students, while remaining focused on individual development. This degree programme offers a practical and theoretical investigation into the ways in which drama can be used in different settings – art galleries, schools, prisons, warehouses and museums, as well as theatres, across the UK and internationally. Through a grounded exploration of the act of performance, you are encouraged to become a scholar-artist with your own interests and expertise. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Theatre and its Others • Making Theatre Work • Languages of the Body • London, Culture, Performance • The Paradox of Performance • Interventions • Performance Texts • Performance in History Year 2 Core modules: Performance Studies and Interdisciplinarity • Group Practical Project. In your final year you take either the Written Research Project, or the Independent Practical Project. The remainder of your modules in your second and final year are optional. Options include: Experimenters of the Twentieth-Century • The City Performed • Director’s Theatre • Feeling It: Emotion and Sensation in the Theatre • Costume Dramas: the Past Performed • Performing Brazil • Issues in Cultural Politics and Performance Career opportunities Drama graduates are successful in a wide range of careers. Queen Mary graduates go on to set up their own theatre companies or help to manage existing ones. Publishing, print journalism, public relations, marketing and the broadcast media are popular choices for Drama students who want to use their communication skills. A number of students also progress each year to take higher degrees.

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English and Drama

Film Studies and Drama

This joint degree programme will engage you in the study and practice of performance, and the reading of texts from diverse genres and periods. It combines practical and theoretical study in a range of interconnected areas, providing a variety of approaches to English and Drama as active and dynamic subjects. Along with an understanding of how English and Drama complement one another, you will be encouraged to locate texts and performances in political, cultural and historical contexts.

The Film Studies and Drama degree offers an exciting opportunity for you to study the dramatisation of our world across live and recorded media, and to explore inter-related concepts such as production, mise-en-scène and spectatorship. You will be introduced to theories of performance and representation, and to key critical practices of twentiethcentury theatre and film. Questions are raised about the issues involved in the historical and theoretical study of film and drama. You will be encouraged to pursue your own practical projects alongside formal teaching. Support is provided for student productions in our purpose-built studio spaces. There is an extensive library collection of videos and DVDs, in addition to London’s many specialist film and theatre venues and events.

Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Shakespeare • Reading, Theory and Interpretation • Theatre and its Others • Performance in History • Making Theatre Work • London, Culture, Performance Years 2 and 3 In your second and third years you can choose from a range of module options. You balance your choices between English and Drama. Options may include: Issues in Cultural Politics and Performance • The City Performed • Feeling It: Emotion and Sensation in the Theatre • Chaucer • Modernism • Costume Dramas: the Past Performed • Representing London: the Eighteenth Century • Early Modern Drama and Social Process Career opportunities You will be well prepared to pursue work in publishing, the media, or journalism – anywhere where skills in critical thinking and writing are required. You might also find work in the theatre as an actor, director, writer, designer or arts administrator. Alternatively, many of our graduates embark upon professional careers in marketing, public relations, finance, management, law, and teaching. And every year a number of students progress to take higher degrees, both at Queen Mary and elsewhere.

Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Film • Auteurism: the European Tradition • Stars • Performance in History • Theatre and its Others • Making Theatre Work • London, Culture, Performance Years 2 and 3 You can choose from a range of module options in Film and Drama. Options may include: Theatre Writings • Beyond Acting • The Actor and the Body • Making Contemporary Theatre • Madness and Theatricality • British Horror • Luis Buñuel • French New Wave • Scriptwriting • Italian Cinema Career opportunities Potential careers include directly related fields like film and television, especially in production or creative sectors. You’ll also be well placed for jobs in the media sector generally: journalism, public relations, advertising, new media and so on. Careers demanding good communications skills, such as teaching, publishing and arts programming will be open to you, plus, of course, many other graduate careers for which a specific degree is not needed, from management consultancy and accountancy to finance and law.

English The BA in English combines an extensive reading of texts with an introduction to the range of theoretical and critical approaches that have shaped English studies in recent years. The Department is proud of its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching; many of our tutors are internationally recognised for their research. You will be exposed to the most innovative work in English Studies. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Shakespeare • Reading, Theory and Interpretation • Literatures in Time: Texts and Contexts from the Eighth to the Sixteenth Century • Poetry: A Basic Course

Years 2 and 3 Core modules: Fiction and Narrative and Advanced Research Skills. In your final year you take the English Dissertation. The remainder of modules in your second and final years are optional, and you can choose modules which reflect your particular interests. Options may include: The Dickens City • Nineteenth-Century American Literature • Virginia Woolf • Contemporary Writing • Narratives of Magic and Witchcraft • Seventeenth Century Literary Culture • Argument and Address • Text, Art and Performance • Critical Aesthetics • Modernism and Democracy • Thomas Hardy • Representing London • Translation, Colonialism, and Postcolonialism • among many others.

Career opportunities English graduates are sought-after in a wide range of career areas, especially those calling for excellent communications and analytical skills. Journalism and the media are popular with English graduates who want to use their writing skills. Many of our graduates embark on professional careers in teaching, finance, management, or law. Public relations, marketing, advertising and personnel management are also possible careers. And a significant number of our graduates also progress to take higher degrees.

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English and French English and German English and Hispanic Studies English and Russian Studying English and a modern language gives you the opportunity to explore connections and interactions between cultural traditions. You will divide your time equally between the two subjects, following modules designed to help you develop your linguistic skills, and introducing you to a range of theoretical and critical approaches to English studies. In your third year, you normally spend a year abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken – either studying or working, depending on your placement. Programme outline This example is for English and French, but similar pathways exist for combinations of English and another language. Year 1 English core module: English, Reading, Theory and Interpretation • then choose either Shakespeare • or • Poetry: A Basic Course • or • Literatures in Time: Texts and Contexts from the Eighth to the Sixteenth Century • French core modules: French I • French Foundations. Years 2 and Final French core modules: French II • French III • French options include: Art in France: Manet to Early Picasso • French Phonetics and Phonology • The Edutainers: Francophone Children’s Literature • Language and Identity in Quebec • Imagining Modernity • English options include: Modernism • Nineteenth-Century American Literature • Victorian Poetry • The Dickens City • Chaucer • Reading Psychoanalysis, Reading Literature Year 3 Year Abroad: Written Assignment

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Career opportunities As a graduate in English and a foreign language you have been highly trained to value both linguistic precision and cultural contexts. In addition to your excellent communication skills – written and spoken – you have the cultural flexibility that comes from having lived, and perhaps worked, abroad. Your training in the analysis and interpretation of material as well as in report-writing, group-working and presentation skills is highly valued by future employers. Our graduates are attracted to directions as diverse as banking, multinational corporations, marketing, PR, sales, management consultancies, the diplomatic service, publishing, the media, teaching, law, computing, library management. Each year some of our students go on to study at postgraduate level.

English Literature and Linguistics Deep knowledge of the English language is crucial in today’s information laden world, from the media and technology, to understanding the historical roots of our culture. This programme is designed for people who are interested in the English language, how it is structured, how it came to be the way that it is, and how it is used, both in everyday settings, and in all types of literary study. The programme draws on both linguistics and English literature, and uniquely combines the social sciences perspective with that of the humanities, giving you a solid training in both ways of thinking about the world. Programme outline Year 1 Linguistics core modules: Foundations of Linguistics • Thinking Linguistics • English core module: Reading, Theory and Interpretation • The remainder of your modules are optional. Options include: Language in the USA • English as a Global Language • English in Use • Shakespeare • Poetry: A Basic Course • Literatures in Time: Texts and Contexts from the Eighth to the Sixteenth Century.

Years 2 and 3 Options include: Argument and Address • Postcolonial Literatures in English • Representing London: The Eighteenth Century • Text, Art and Performance in London • Modern Jewish Literature • Explaining Grammatical Structure • Aspects of Meaning in Language • Language and Gender • Language Style, Standardisation and the Media • Linguistics of Storytelling In your third year you may undertake an English Dissertation, or the Research Methods in Linguistics and Linguistics Research Project. The remainder of your modules are optional. Options may include: Structures of Spoken Language • Syntactic Theory • Bilingualism • Formal Semantics • English Dialect Syntax • Translation, Colonialism and Postcolonialism • Caribbean Writing in the Twentieth Century • Poetic Ideology and Practice in English Romanticism • Critical Aesthetics Career opportunities This degree uniquely combines the social sciences perspective of linguistics with the humanities approach that is typical of the study of literature, giving you a solid training in these two ways of problem solving and of thinking about the world. Students completing this degree will be extremely well placed to become teachers of English Language and Literature, given the developing national curriculum. The programme will also open doors in journalism and the media. Graduates have gone on to careers in management, teaching English as a foreign language (EFL), marketing, public relations, human resources, publishing, and more.

English and Film Studies The English and Film Studies degree offers a unique interdisciplinary pathway that combines critical theory and textual analysis with hands-on production work. You’ll graduate with an extensive and coherent set of transferable skills: critical, analytical, communicative and practical. Programme outline Year 1: Core modules: Introduction to Film • Auteurism: The European Tradition • Stars • Reading, Theory and Interpretation, • plus either Poetry: A Basic Course • or • Literatures in Time: Texts and Contexts from the Eighth to the Sixteenth Century • or • Shakespeare Years 2 and 3: In your second and third years you can choose from a range of optional modules. In Year 2, there is one core module • Film Studies: What is Cinema? (Critical Approaches) • Then choose from a range of modules, Options may include: Caribbean Writing in the Twentieth Century • Terror, Transgression and Astonishment • Poetic Ideology and Practice in English Romanticism • Contemporary Writing • Contemporary British and Irish Poetry • Representing Victorian London • British Horror • Luis Buñuel • French New Wave • Scriptwriting • Italian Cinema Career opportunities Potential careers include directly related fields like film and television, especially in production or creative sectors. You’ll also be well placed for jobs in the media sector generally: journalism, public relations, advertising, new media and so on. Careers demanding good communications skills, such as teaching, publishing and arts programming will be open to you, plus, of course, many other graduate careers for which a specific degree is not needed, from management consultancy and accountancy to finance and law.

School of Languages, Linguistics and Film Film Studies The single honours Film Studies degree introduces you to a range of international cinema movements, figures, texts and theories. You will also develop some practical skills, for example scriptwriting and film production. In the first year you take eight modules designed to provide a solid foundation in cinema history, the European industry, film language, concepts and technology. In later years you take modules in film theory and a selection of options in specialist areas of your choice. The final year gives you the opportunity to undertake a supervised project, either written or practical, while the remainder of the programme is made up of advanced study in specialist areas that correspond to your interests and skills. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Film • Stars • Genre • Auteurism: The European Tradition • Options: Scriptwriting: Creativity and Technique • German Film 1 • Production Skills • Critical Approaches to Film: Alfred Hitchcock

Year 3 Options include: Film Research Project • Creative Production • Scriptwriting Project • Production Practice • Contemporary American Cinema • Contemporary Italian Cinema • Pedro Almodóvar • British Cinema post 1960 • Film and Philosophy • Contemporary German Cinema • Screening the Past: The French History Film • Images of Otherness in French and Francophone Cinema • Luis Buñuel Career opportunities Potential careers include directly related fields like film and television, especially on the production side. You’ll also be well placed for jobs in the media sector generally: journalism, public relations, advertising, new media and so on. Careers demanding good communications skills, such as teaching, personnel management and marketing will be open to you, plus, of course, many other graduate careers for which a specific degree is not needed, from management consultancy and accountancy to finance and law. Every year we have lots of students who go on to study further at postgraduate level (be warned – Film Studies can be addictive!).

Year 2 Core modules: What is Cinema? Critical Approaches • Options include: Directing Drama • Scriptwriting • French New Wave • Italian Cinema • Introduction to British Cinema • British Horror • Brazilian Cinema • German Film: The Divided Screen • Contemporary French Cinema • Gender and Spanish Cinema • Chinese Cinema • Russian Film

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Film Studies and French Film Studies and German Film Studies and Hispanic Studies Film Studies and Russian Taught by film and language specialists in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film, this degree programme will familiarise you with the aesthetics, conditions of production and history of film in the United States, Latin America and the major European nations. You will be introduced to the major theoretical and critical developments in film studies, as well as studying a modern European language. This will enable you to pursue an understanding of film within the context of a wider knowledge of the culture of a specific country. You will usually spend your third year abroad. This is an invaluable opportunity to improve your language skills, as well as gain first-hand experience of what life is like in the country where the language you are studying is spoken. For more details about the opportunities presented by a year abroad, see www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk

Film studies and French The example below is for Film Studies and French but similar pathways exist for Film Studies and other languages. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Film • Stars • Auteurism: The European Tradition • French Language 1 • French Foundations Year 2 Core modules: What is Cinema? Critical Approaches • French Language 2 • Film options include: Directing Drama • Scriptwriting • French New Wave • Contemporary French Cinema • Italian Cinema • Russian Film • Introduction to British Cinema • British Horror • French options include: French Phonetic and Phonology • Out of Place: Literature and Dislocation • Memories of WWII in Literature, Film and Art

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Year 3 Year Abroad: Written Assignment

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Year 4 French Language 3 • Film options include: Film Research Project • Creative Production • Scriptwriting Project • Screening the Past: The French History Film • Luis Buñuel • Pedro Almodóvar • Contemporary American Cinema • French options include: The Sociolinguistics of French • New Women’s Writing in French • Surrealism

This is the most specialised of the degree programmes offered by the Department of French. In each year of study you follow core language modules in which skills in the understanding and expression of French are developed by a variety of methods. In your first year a general foundation programme introduces you to various aspects of French studies – literature, film, linguistics, visual art, philosophy and politics – designed to deepen your knowledge of France and its culture. In your second and final years you choose more specialised modules until, by the end of your final year, you are able to speak French fluently, write analytically in accurate French, interpret and analyse complex texts, present papers on chosen topics, and translate challenging texts. Your third year is normally spent abroad, in France or a Frenchspeaking country. You can choose to study at another university, or else take up a work placement, for example as a teaching assistant. For more details about your Year Abroad options, please see: www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/french/yearabroad.htm

Career opportunities Graduating in Film Studies and a language leads to an exciting range of job opportunities. Whether you choose a film-related career or not you’ll have plenty of useful skills: analysing material; researching topics; in practical/production work; in using your imagination and creativity; and as an expert communicator in both verbal and visual language. In an increasingly globalised world which depends on effective communication and a multi-cultural awareness your fluency and confidence in a foreign language are essential. Film Studies allows privileged access to a range of cultures and disciplines. Your training in the analysis and interpretation of material as well as in report-writing and team work provide you with valuable group-working and presentation skills that an employer can use in whatever field you choose. Our graduates are attracted to directions as diverse as the production side of film and television, the media, journalism, advertising, banking, multinational corporations, marketing, PR, sales, management consultancies, the diplomatic service, publishing, teaching, law, computing, library management etc. A number of students each year also go on to study further at postgraduate level.

Programme outline Year 1 French Foundations • French I • Options include: Brief Encounters: Short Stories and Tall Tales • Out of Africa • Identities in Contemporary France Year 2 French II • Options include: Art in France: Manet to Early Picasso • Contemporary French Cinema (1980s and 1990s) • French Phonetics and Phonology • Power in Language: Values and Violence • Out of Place: Literature and Dislocation • Thought in France • The Edutainers: Francophone Children's Literature Year 3 Year Abroad: Written Assignment Year 4 French III • Options include: Advanced Oral Competence in French • Early Modern French Thought II: Psychology and Ethics • French Film After Auschwitz: Testimony, Memory, Mourning • Language and Identity in Québec • New Women’s Writing in French • Surrealism • Imagination and Creativity

All applicants must possess an A-Level (or equivalent) in French for this programme. Applicants are unable to begin degree programmes in French ab initio. Native speaker applications are welcomed.

German This is the most specialised of the degree programmes offered by the Department of German. Each year you follow core language modules in which skills in the understanding and expression of German are developed by a variety of methods. In your first year a foundation module introduces you to the subject areas covered by the Department: linguistics, culture and film. In your second and final years, you broaden and deepen your knowledge to include, for example, literary and gender studies, media or history of ideas. You can also take additional specialist language modules and acquire the critical and linguistic skills associated with the production of a play in German. Your third year is normally spent abroad, in one of the Germanspeaking countries. The Department has partnerships with 11 universities where students can go on study exchange; alternatively you could take up a work placement. For more details, including former student’s experiences, see: www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/german/ya.shtml Programme outline Year 1 German I • Foundations of German Studies • Options include: German Phonetics and Phonology • German Play • Writing Essays in German Studies • Austrian Literature • Büchner Year 2 German II • Options include: Drama in German in the Twentieth Century • German for Business • Reading German Film • The Works of Bertolt Brecht • German Thought • Word and Image in German Culture • Twentieth Century Women’s Writing in German Year 3 Year Abroad: Written Assignment

Year 4 German III • Options include: ‘Dichtung’ und ‘Wahrheit’: Fictions of the Self from Goethe to the Present Day • German Literature in East and West • German Swiss Literature and Culture • Power and the German Language: The Discourse of Political Extremism • Weimar Cultures: Mosaic of Conflict and Creativity (1918-1933) Entry requirements may vary for native German speakers, and for those who have no previous knowledge of German.

Hispanic Studies Hispanic Studies covers both the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America and includes the study of Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan. Language is the top priority and is compulsory in every year unless you are a native speaker, in which case you take only the final year advanced course. Students on the single honours Hispanic Studies programme must also take at least one module relating to Portuguese or Catalan in their first year (though beginners in Spanish do not begin a second language until their second year), and are strongly encouraged to take further modules in the course of their studies. There are pathways within the Hispanic Studies degree programme which will enable you to graduate with a degree in Hispanic Studies with Catalan or Portuguese. The year abroad offers the possibility of work or study in Spain or Latin America. For specific information about the opportunities available see: www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/ hispstudies/hispstudiesya.shtml Programme outline Year 1 Spanish I • Introduction to Hispanic Studies • Options include: Spanish Today • Key Concepts for the study of Latin American Cultural History • Brazilian Cultural Studies • Catalan Culture: History, Language, Art • Re-Viewing the Spanish Civil War Year 2 Spanish II • Options include: Colonialism and Culture in Latin America • Desire and Society in Twentieth-Century Catalan Literature • Gender and Spanish Cinema • Subversive Discourses in the Golden Age • Brazilian Cinema: The Social Tradition

Year 3 Year Abroad: Written Assignment Year 4 Spanish III • Options include: Advanced Oral Competence in Spanish • Varieties of Spanish • Feminine Voices in Modern Spanish Fiction • Cuban Society through Film: post-1959 Revolution • Language and Identity in the Catalan Lands • Cervantes and the Nature of Fiction You can enter as a total beginner, or with GCSE-level or A-level language skills

Russian Students with little or no knowledge of Russian start this programme with a preliminary year of intensive language instruction, bringing you up to good A-level standard. You then progress to Year 1, and as the third year ‘Year Abroad’ is optional, you can still finish in four years. Students who already have an A-level in Russian or an equivalent qualification, go straight into the main degree. Each year you receive a large amount of language tuition designed to bring your competence in understanding and expressing yourself to as high a level as possible. Students take modules in Russian literature, thought and film to enrich their feel for the language. We also encourage you to take modules in History and other disciplines where there is a strong interest in Russia. Students are encouraged to participate in the annual play, performed in Russian. Programme outline Preliminary Year Introductory Russian Year 1 Russian I • Options include: Landmarks in Russian Literature • Russian Vocabulary and Word-Formation Year 2 Russian II • Options include: Russian Novel: Crimes and Punishments • Russian Novel: Countryside and Nation • Russian Film: Comedy and Society • Russian Syntax • Russian Play • The Russian Avant-Garde • Modern Russian Literature I: Revolution Year 3 Year Abroad (optional): Written Assignment

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Year 4 Russian III • Options include: Advanced Oral Competence in Russian • Essay in Russian • Liaison Interpreting (Russian-English-Russian) • Russian Novel: Dysfunctional Families • Russian Film: Memory and History • Russian Literature since 1917: Short Fiction • Modern Russian Literature II: Beyond the Monolith • Russian Film: Memory and History • Styles of Russian Entry requirements may vary for native Russian speakers, and for those who have no previous knowledge of Russian. Native speakers of Russian are given separate instruction for parts of the language core courses. Career opportunities French; German; Hispanic Studies; Russian A single Honours language degree is a valuable qualification in a globalised world which depends on effective communication and a multicultural awareness. You are not ‘just a linguist’ although fluency and confidence in a foreign language are increasingly recognised as essential skills in the job market. In addition to your excellent communication skills – written and spoken – you have the cultural flexibility that comes from having lived, and perhaps worked, abroad. Your training in the analysis and interpretation of material as well as in report-writing and team work provide you with a range of transferable skills that an employer can use in whatever field you choose. Linguists are in short supply in the UK so language graduates are in a strong position. 65 per cent of all graduate jobs do not ask for a specific degree. Our graduates are attracted to directions as diverse as banking, multinational corporations, marketing, PR, sales, management consultancies, the diplomatic service, publishing, the media, teaching, law, computing, library management etc. Each year some of our students go on to study at postgraduate level.

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Comparative Literature This innovative programme offers everyone – including those without a foreign language – an opportunity to discover in translation the literatures and cultures of Europe, Latin America and beyond. Our modules explore literature and culture from the Classical period to the twenty-first century, introducing you to a spectrum of themes, genres and movements as they evolve both within and beyond national and cultural boundaries. Teaching consists of a combination of lectures with seminars and tutorials.

in film studies. Advanced options in the second and final years permit you to concentrate on the aspects of literature and film that interest you the most, while a joint research project allows you to bring the two disciplines together. Programme outline Year 1 Introduction to Literature: Texts and Context • Introduction to Film • Brief Encounters: Short Stories and Tall Tales • The Opposite of Science: How to Do Things with Poems • Stars • Auteurism: The European Tradition

Programme outline Year 1 Introduction to Literature: Texts and Contexts • Introduction to Comparison • The Scene of Teaching • Options include: Brief Encounters: Short Stories and Tall Tales • The Opposite of Science: How to Do Things with Poems • European Culture and Society • The Romantic Experience

Year 2 The Scene of Reading • What is Cinema? Critical Approaches • Three further Comparative Literature options: Fairy Tales in the Modern World • Presentations of London in Modern European Literature, Film and Fine Art • Two further Film options include: Introduction to British Cinema • The French New Wave • Scriptwriting

Year 2 The Scene of Reading • Options include: Art and Revolution • Fairy Tales in the Modern World • Presentations of London in Modern European Literature, Film and Fine Art

Year 3 Comparative Literature and Film Research Project • Three further Comparative Literature options: Lost in Translation? • Poetry and Poetics of Resistance • Touch and Read: The Five Senses in Literary Modernism • Three further Film options: Contemporary Hollywood Cinema • Contemporary German Cinema • Spanish Cinema: The Films of Pedro Almodóvar • French Film After Auschwitz

Year 3 The Scene of Writing • Comparative Literature Research Project • Options include: Lost in Translation? • Poetry and Poetics of Resistance

Comparative Literature and Film Studies This degree programme is split equally between the two subjects and helps you make theoretically informed connections between literature and fine art, music, popular culture and film. You study literature from a comparative perspective, exploring themes, genres, movements and periods across national boundaries through translations and original texts in English. The film programme covers the aesthetics, conditions of production and history of film in the United States, Latin America and the major European nations, and introduces you to major theoretical and critical developments

Comparative Literature and Linguistics You divide your time equally between the two subjects. Comparative literature makes connections – between literary texts of different times, places and traditions and between literature and film, music, the visual arts and popular culture. Linguistics complements the study of literature, allowing you to gain an understanding of how language works and how we communicate with each other. Your first year includes introductions to the study of literature and linguistics alongside modules focusing on particular aspects of both subjects. Advanced options in second and final years permit you to concentrate on the areas of literature and linguistics that interest you the most while the joint research project enables you to bring the two subjects together. Programme outline Year 1 Introduction to Literature: Texts and Context • Introduction to Comparison • The Scene of Teaching • Foundations of Linguistics • English in Use • English as a Global Language • Options include: Brief Encounters: Short Stories and Tall Tales • The Opposite of Science: How to do Things with Poems Year 2 The Scene of Reading • Comparative Literature • Comparative Literature options include: Art and Revolution • Approaches to Fairy Tales • Literature and Philosophy • Linguistics options include: The Linguistics of Storytelling • Language and Gender Year 3 The Scene of Writing • Comparative Literature/Linguistics Research Project • Comparative Literature Options include: Faust in Legend, Literature and the Arts • Poetry and Poetics of Resistance • Touch and Read: The Five Senses in Literary Modernism • Three further Linguistics Options include: Formal Semantics • Ethnography of Communication • Structures of Spoken English

French and Comparative Literature German and Comparative Literature Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature Russian and Comparative Literature Your degree is split equally between your language and Comparative Literature. Comparative Literature makes connections – between literary texts of different times, places and traditions and between literature and film, music, the visual arts and popular culture. You also study a national language and culture in depth, and will also explore the broader perspective of the literatures and cultures of Europe, Latin America and beyond. In your first year you will study four introductory literature modules; and four modules in your chosen language area, including two in the written and spoken language. In your second and final years, you will take advanced module options concentrating on particular literary themes, movements and genres plus a Comparative Literature research project. Core language modules continue to assist you in developing your linguistic skills, and you will spend a year abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken. Programme outline (The example below is for French and Comparative Literature, but similar pathways exist for the other languages and Comparative literature). Year 1 Introduction to Literature: Texts and Context • The Scene of Teaching • French Foundations • French Language I • Options include: Brief Encounters • Short Stories and Tall Tales • The Opposite of Science: How to do Things with Poems Year 2 The Scene of Reading • French Language II • Options include: Art and Revolution • Fairy Tales in the Modern World

• The Edutainers: Francophone Children's Literature • Art in France: Manet to Early Picasso • Out of Place: Literature and Dislocation Year 3 Year Abroad: Written Assignment Year 4 The Scene of Writing • French Language III • Options include: Lost in Translation? • Poetry and Poetics of Resistance • Proust • Lovers and Libertines: Eighteenth-century French Fiction • Comparative Literature Research Project Career opportunities The employment prospects for graduates of Comparative Literature look very bright indeed. You are likely to be attracted to fields like the media and PR, where a broad interest in culture will provide an invaluable background. Writing skills are useful in journalism, advertising, marketing and a range of other high-profile professions. You could also go into professions such as law (by taking the one-year conversion course) or teaching, education, publishing and broadcast media. The skills that students on these programmes acquire are highly transferable to the professional market place.

School of Geography Environmental Science This is a multi-disciplinary, flexible degree programme, reflecting the complexity of relationships within the natural environment and human interactions with it. You will be taught by staff from the Department of Geography, as well as the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. There will also be the opportunity to interact with industry and environmental practitioners. The programme provides core training in Environmental Science research skills and techniques. You will benefit from significant recent investment in laboratory facilities and field equipment in the Department. Fieldwork opportunities include the Cairngorms, Gower, Isle of Cumbrae, Somerset, Iceland, Malaysia and the Florida Everglades.

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Programme outline Year 1 Compulsory modules: Introduction to Environmental Ideas and Practice • Environmental Research Methods • Fieldwork in Physical Geography and Environmental Science • Conservation and the Environment • Ecological and Environmental Techniques • Options include: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms • Global Environmental Issues • Planet Earth: Global Systems • The Diversity of Life • Evolution Year 2 Compulsory modules: Earth System Cycles • Research Strategies in Physical Environments • Populations, communities and ecosystems • Aquatic ecosystems: structure and function • Options include: Digital Worlds: Cartography, Modelling and GIS • Global Environmental Change • Global Change Biology • Marine Biology Year 3 Compulsory modules: Project in Environmental Science • Environmental Pollution Management • Options include: Coastal and Aquatic Management • Cold Environments • Environmental Hazards • Extreme Environments • Practical Environmental Modelling • Progress in Environmental Science • Quaternary Palaeoenvironments • Science and Politics of Climate Change • Water Catchment and Management • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Economics • International Environmental Law • Aquatic Ecosystems: Science, Policy and Management • Freshwater Biology • Tropical Ecology and Conservation Career opportunities Geography and Environmental Science graduates are highly sought after. These degrees are recognised by employers as valuable indicators that an individual has a wide range of ‘transferable skills’ in, for example, ICT, selfmanaged work, group work, oral presentations, report writing and project management. These are abilities that can be used in almost any career, rather than specialised skills useful only in a narrow range of jobs. Among our recent graduates you will find: a BBC researcher;

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a fashion editor for Grazia; a ‘green’ adviser to the international petroleum industry; a film-maker and a fair trade clothing manufacturer as well as many students now working in the City and in industry. Other employers include: the British Antarctic Survey, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, the Wildlife Institute of India, GlaxoSmithKline, the Environment Agency, ZED Homes, Natural England and DEFRA.

Environmental Science with Business Management Through combining the study of Environmental Science with Business Management, you will acquire the necessary background to make or advise on many modern business decisions, for example sustainability, climate change, natural hazards, natural resources, waste management, energy issues and green taxation. This programme has a threequarter (Environmental Science) and one-quarter (Business Management) split between Environmental Science and Business Management modules. You will develop knowledge and understanding of Earth systems, drawing on both the natural and social sciences. The programme also provides core training in Environmental Science research skills and techniques. Fieldwork opportunities include the Cairngorms, Isle of Cumbrae, Somerset, Iceland, Malaysia and the Florida Everglades. Programme outline Year 1 Compulsory modules: Introduction to Environmental Ideas and Practice • Environmental Research Methods • Fieldwork in Physical Geography and Environmental Science • Planet Earth: Global Systems • Fundamentals of Management • Economics for Business • Options include: Global Environmental Issues • Conservation and the Environment

Year 2 Compulsory modules: Earth System Cycles • Research Strategies in Physical Environments • Marketing • Financial Accounting • Options include: Health, Inequality and Society • Society, Culture and Space • Spaces of Uneven Development • Digital Worlds: Cartography, Modelling and GIS • Global Environmental Change • Global Change Biology • Populations, Communities and Ecosystems • Aquatic Ecosystems: Structure and Function Year 3 Compulsory modules: Project in Environmental Science • Environmental Pollution Management • Strategy • Human Resource Management • Options include: Coastal and Aquatic Management • Cold Environments • Environmental Hazards • Extreme Environments • Practical Environmental Modelling • Progress in Environmental Science • Quaternary Palaeoenvironments • Science and Politics of Climate Change • Water Catchment and Management • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Economics • International Environmental Law • Aquatic Ecosystems: Science, Policy and Management • Freshwater Biology • Tropical Ecology and Conservation Career opportunities Environmental Science graduates from Queen Mary have gone on to work in a number of different fields including: environmental consultancy (eg contaminated land investigation and environmental impact assessment), environmental journalism, environmental regeneration, regulation and monitoring, governmental, industrial and NGO advisory positions, conservation, teaching and research.

School of Law Law The standard LLB is a three-year programme. It includes compulsory course modules in the first and second year: property, trusts, contract, criminal law, tort, constitutional and administrative law and EU law. These satisfy Bar Council and Law Society professional requirements for foundations of legal knowledge and skills. From these strong foundations, you are in a good position to choose from a wide array of modules for your second and third years.

Foundations of Law • Law and Literature: Justice in Crisis • Law, Justice and Ethics • Law and Government in the USA For career opportunities, see page 30

LLB/Law2 Senior Status (two years) This is a two-year LLB programme for advanced students (those with a degree in another discipline). It is primarily designed for graduates who wish to obtain a qualifying Law degree but will also be of interest to those non-law graduates who have in an interest in reading law as a second academic degree.

Programme outline Year 1 Introduction Programme and Legal Thinking and Writing (not credit weighted) • Public Law (Constitutional Law) • Common Law I (Law of Contract) • Law of Property I (Land Law) • Criminal Law

Programme outline Year 1 Public Law (Constitutional Law) • Common Law I (Law of Contract) • Law of Property I (Land Law) • Criminal Law • Law of the EU

Year 2 Law of the European Union (halfmodule) • Administrative Law (half-module) • Common Law II (Law of Torts) • Law of Property II (Equity and Trusts) • Plus one full or two half-modules from the list below

Year 2 Administrative Law (half-option) • Common Law II (Law of Torts) • Law of Property II (Equity and Trusts) • Plus two modules or a combination of full/half modules totalling two. Module options

include: Commercial and Consumer Law • Company Law • Comparative Law: Asian and African Legal Systems • Competition Law • Criminology (also available as a half-module) • Dissertation • Cyberspace Law • Ethnic Minorities and the Law • EU Justice and Home Affairs • European Comparative Law (also available as a half-module) • Family Law • Intellectual Property • International Commercial Transactions • International Environmental Law • International Human Rights • Labour Law • Law and Globalisation • Law and Medical Ethics • Law of Evidence • Media Law • Origins of Western Legal Tradition • Public International Law • Revenue Law • Sentencing and Penal Policy (also available as a half-module) • The Law of Finance • United Kingdom Human Rights • Use of Force in International law. Halfmodules include: Democracy and Justice • Internet Regulation • Law and Government • Law and Literature: The Foundations of Law • Law and Literature: Justice in Crisis • Law, Justice and Ethics • Law and Government in the USA For career opportunities, see page 30

Year 3 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory • Plus three modules or a combination of full/half modules totalling three. Module options include:

Commercial and Consumer Law • Company Law • Comparative Law: Asian and African Legal Systems • Competition Law • Criminology (also available as a half-module) •Dissertation • Cyberspace Law • Ethnic Minorities and the Law • EU Justice and Home Affairs • European Comparative Law (also available as a half module) • Family Law • Intellectual Property • International Commercial Transactions • International Environmental Law • International Human Rights • Labour Law • Law and Globalisation • Law and Medical Ethics • Law of Evidence •Media Law •Origins of Western Legal Tradition • Public International Law • Revenue Law • Sentencing and Penal Policy (also available as a half-module) • The Law of Finance •United Kingdom Human Rights • Use of Force in International law. Half-modules include: Democracy and Justice • Internet Regulation • Law and Government • Law and Literature: The

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Law and Politics This joint honours degree, the first of its kind in the University of London, offers you the opportunity to study the closely related disciplines of Law and Politics side by side in a three-year programme. In the first year, you take constitutional law and the law of contract, together with introduction to politics and a full option or two half-options within the School of Politics. The programme is designed so that you could, by choosing the appropriate law options, obtain the usual exemptions from legal professional examinations, or alternatively you could focus on subjects in the Department of Politics. The degree is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in which knowledge of both the legal and governmental systems is of major importance, and should appeal especially to those wishing to study public policy in its legal context. Programme outline Year 1 Public Law I (Constitutional Law) • Common Law I (Law of Contract) • Introduction to Politics • and either Comparative Government and Politics or International Relations since 1914 Year 2 Students wishing to graduate with a qualifying law degree: Law of the European Union (halfmodule) • Administrative Law (half-module) • Law of Property I (Land Law) • Criminal Law • One module from Politics Non qualifying: Law of the European Union (halfmodule) • Administrative Law (halfmodule) • Three modules from Law or Politics of which one full module must be from Politics Year 3 Students wishing to graduate with a qualifying law degree: Common Law II (Law of Torts) • Law of Property III • One module from law and one module from Politics Non qualifying: Four option modules from either Law or Politics. Students must do at least one module from Law and one module from Politics

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Career opportunities for all Law programmes Our success is founded on attracting the best students and nurturing their talent. The Law School organises career focused workshops in areas such as commercial awareness, online applications, interview skills and choosing the right LPC and BVC provider. Recent workshop highlights include: • ‘Vacation Placement and Training Contract Applications’ by Mark Matthews from Reed Smith Richards Butler • ‘Interview Skills Session’ by Lucie Rees from Field Fisher Waterhouse • ‘Life at the Bar’ by various Barristers from Criminal and Civil Practice • ‘Life as a Solicitor’ by various Solicitors (Local firms and corporate) • ‘Careers Application and Experience’ by Lewis Silkin LLP Of course, not all Law graduates decide to pursue a legal career. Some students pursue postgraduate study, or take up highly successful, well paid non-legal careers in accountancy, banking and finance, management consultancy, public administration and the civil service. For students not seeking a career in law, the Queen Mary Careers Service, runs sessions at which employees in tax, banking and related fields will be invited to speak and give advice to students. For example, Law graduates have gone into the following posts: Graduate Trainee Underwriter, Royal & Sun Alliance • Trainee Accountant, PWC • Trainee Tax Advisor, Grant Thornton • Finance Analyst, BT Group PLC • Commercial Banker • Paralegal • Assistant Consultant, PWC • Police Officer, London Metropolitan Force • Tribunal Clerk, Ministry of Justice All Department of Law students are able to use the Queen Mary Careers Service free of charge throughout their studies. They provide a wealth of material both online and in print format covering a wide range of

career options, as well as advice on interview techniques, helpful tips on completing application forms, etc. One-to-one advice from trained careers advisers is also available on these issues. Final year law students are invited to visit the Postgraduate (PG) Law School located in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, where the Centre for Commercial Law Studies is also based, to meet current LLM students and staff who teach on the Postgraduate programmes. Thanks to the extensive links which academic staff have with various law firms, chambers and industry, the LLM Programme benefits from numerous QCs, Judges, Partners and industry experts contributing to the courses, providing excellent opportunities for students to gain practical advice as well as network. Every autumn, students from the entire School have the chance to meet staff from leading law firms and law colleges at the Queen Mary Law Fair organised by the Queen Mary Careers Service.

School of Mathematical Mathematics, Business Management and Finance Sciences Mathematics with Business Management You will combine six mathematics or statistics modules with two business management modules each year. In the second and final years, you have considerable flexibility in your choice of mathematics modules. Statistics is used widely in business and management for informative decision-making, and you can specialise in advanced statistics and probability. Programme outline Year 1 Essential Mathematical Skills • Calculus I and II • Probability I • Geometry I • Introduction to Statistics • Differential Equations • Fundamentals of Management • Economics for Business Year 2 Linear Algebra I • Financial Accounting • Marketing • Options include: Calculus III • Probability II • Introduction to Algebra • Complex Variables • Actuarial Mathematics • Statistical Theory • Geometry II: Knots and Surfaces • Statistical Modelling I Year 3 Strategy • The Management of Human Resources • Options include: Probability III • Time Series • Computational Statistics • Design of Experiments • Statistical Modelling II • Combinatorics • Chaos and Fractals • Linear Algebra II • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Coding Theory • Cryptography • Introduction to Mathematical Finance • Further Topics in Mathematical Finance • Advanced Statistics Project Career opportunities Students who take this degree programme generally have an interest in working in the business and finance sector when they graduate, and the jobs they go into reflect this. They have found employment with companies such as KPMG and Merrill Lynch, in roles ranging range from Securities Analyst to Auditor.

This degree programme combines basic training in mathematics and statistics with a selection of modules in business, management, finance, accounting and economics. You will combine six mathematics and statistics modules with two business management and finance modules in your first year; in subsequent years the mix is five mathematics and statistics modules and three business management and finance modules. Programme outline Year 1 Essential Mathematical Skills • Calculus I and II • Probability I • Geometry I • Introduction to Statistics • Differential Equations • Fundamentals of Management • Economics for Business Year 2 Linear Algebra I • Probability II • Statistical Modelling I • Actuarial Mathematics • Financial Accounting • Marketing • Managerial Accounting • Options include: Calculus III • Complex Variables Year 3 Introduction to Mathematical Finance • Strategy • The Management of Human Resources • Financial Management • Options include: Further Topics in Mathematical Finance • Time Series • Probability III • Statistical Modelling II • Statistical Theory • Computational Statistics • Design of Experiments • Combinatorics • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Linear Algebra II • Number Theory • Coding Theory • Cryptography • Communicating and Teaching Mathematics • Third Year Project Career opportunities Students take this degree programme because they are interested in finance, economics or business, and many go on to work for financial institutions. Others go on to graduate training schemes in a variety of companies: for example, with EnterpriseRent-a-Car.

Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics This is a joint programme with the Department of Economics and about half of your modules will be in mathematics and statistics, and half in economics. The first year consists of five modules of mathematics and statistics and three modules of economics; the second year includes at least four modules of mathematics and statistics and three modules of economics; and the final year includes at least two modules of mathematics and statistics and three modules of economics. Programme outline Year 1 Essential Mathematical Skills • Calculus I and II • Probability I • Geometry I • Introduction to Statistics • Economics Principles • Macroeconomics I • Microeconomics I Year 2 Linear Algebra I • Probability II • Statistical Modelling I • Statistical Theory • Games and Strategies • Microeconomics II • Financial Markets and Institutions • Options include: Complex Variables • Geometry II: Knots and Surfaces • Actuarial Mathematics Year 3 Investment Analysis Options include: Corporate Finance I • Corporate Finance II • Futures and Options • Time Series • Probability III • Statistical Modelling II • Statistical Theory • Design of Experiments • Computational Statistics • Linear Algebra II • Introduction to Mathematical Finance • Further Topics in Mathematical Finance • Advanced Statistics Project Career opportunities Graduates have gone on to apply their excellent mathematical knowledge and skills to banking. Several have found employment as investment bankers, some with blue-chip companies; such as Goldman Sachs. Of course, you are not restricted to working for financial companies, there are a wide range of sectors where you could gain employment.

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Mathematics with Finance and Accounting You will combine mathematical and statistical training with finance and accounting, including general financial theory and its applications to business and commerce. The first year consists of six modules of mathematics and statistics and two modules of finance and accounting, and there are three finance and accounting modules in the second year. Overall, about two thirds of your modules will be in mathematics and statistics, and the other third in finance and accounting. Programme outline Year 1 Essential Mathematical Skills • Calculus I and II • Probability I • Geometry I • Introduction to Statistics • Differential Equations • Financial Accounting • Economics for Business Year 2 Linear Algebra I • Probability II • Statistical Modelling I • Actuarial Mathematics • Financial Institutions • Managerial Accounting • Options include: Calculus III • Complex Variables Year 3 Introduction to Mathematical Finance • Financial Management • Statistical Theory • Options include: Time Series • Probability III • Statistical Modelling II • Design of Experiments • Computational Statistics • Further Topics in Mathematical Finance • Linear Algebra II • Advanced Statistics Project • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Career opportunities The analytical skills that you gain during the course of your degree programme are especially useful in areas of finance, a good basis for careers in banking. Other opportunities are available in areas such as sales and marketing. Knowledge of finance, backed up by mathematical knowledge, is highly valued by employers. Mathematical Sciences graduates are generally valuable employees due to the logical way they have learnt to think.

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School of Medicine and Dentistry

apply them to the prevention, cure and alleviation of disease. Key features of the curriculum include:

Medicine

• Practical approach. You study integrated modules relating to the body systems, for example cardiovascular, respiratory etc.

Please note: open only to A-level and IB students The five year programme leading to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is designed to give you appropriate knowledge and understanding of medical, scientific and clinical principles so that you are able to

• Early clinical experience. You will meet your first patient in your first term. • Wide ranging clinical experience in our hospitals in London and the South East. From Year 3, a range of clinical and GP attachments.

Ilya Kantsedikas Nationality: Russian Programme: MBBS My decision to read medicine was influenced by the challenge and diversity of the subject matter inherent in this field. As the course at Barts and The London is precisely that – challenging and diverse – I was compelled to study here. The existing teaching facilities are top-notch and the School of Medicine is constantly striving to improve our experience. I have seen changes made to the course based on the feedback received from us and I think it is great that our opinion matters. The stellar outcome of the recent Research Assessment Exercise highlights our reputation as an worldclass institution not content with resting on its laurels. However quality learning experience is just a small part of the fantastic three years that I've had at Barts and The London. I have mentioned diversity before and it is absolutely astonishing how many people from different backgrounds I have met during my time here. There is a huge number of extracurricular activities to get involved in and there is a club or a society to cater to almost anyone's taste. Through my involvement in RAG and rowing I met many of my friends whom I shared some of the best moments of my time at university. Finally I would like to say a few words about the local area. As a medical student I spend less time on the main campus and get to explore the locality a bit more while on placements. While the East End may not have the immediate appeal of central London there is still plenty to do around here with Victoria park a stone's throw from Mile End and the nooks and crannies of Brick Lane awaiting exploration. I am particularly fond of Hackney as it has plenty of less-known treasures such as London Fields (especially the Lido) and Ridley Road market.

• Emphasis on communication skills throughout the programme. • Wide choice of Student Selected Components each year where you can follow your own interests, for example Brain Structure and Function, History of Medicine, Diabetes and more. • Significant element of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) You will learn to interpret the scientific and human aspects of clinical problems by working with a small group of students. • You are expected to work a 35-hour week and staff are available to ensure you are supported throughout the programme. Programme outline This programme is divided into four phases (cores) • Phase 1 – Body in Health • Phase 2 – Mechanisms of Disease • Phase 3 – Clinical Basis of Medicine • Phase 4 – Preparation for Practice Career opportunities The MB BS is a registerable qualification for the practice of Medicine. On the successful completion of Foundation Year 1 (FY1) holders of the MB BS degree will normally be placed on the Register of the General Medical Council. Following a further foundation year, you can consider a range of career opportunities including entry to all the post-graduate specialities of medical practice, including primary care, as well as medical research and other activities.

School of Physics Physics You will gain a good theoretical grounding in your first year of study, covering the key principles. In years two, three and four, you will build on this knowledge, choosing modules that develop your interests. As the research carried out in the Department is so varied, from particle physics, nanoscience and astrophysics, you will be able to take increasingly specialised modules taught by experts in their field. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to carry out a research project with one of the Department’s research groups. This will provide you with excellent experience and valuable transferable skills. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Scientific Measurement • From Newton to Einstein • Mathematical Techniques 1 • Mathematical Techniques 2 • Electric and Magnetic Fields • Quantum Physics • Condensed Matter • Options include: Our Universe

Year 4 (MSci only) Core module: Physics Investigative Project or Physics Research Project plus options giving a total of eight modules • Options include: Plasma Physics • Atom and Photon Physics • Advanced Quantum Theory • Electrons in Solids • Molecular Physics • Electromagnetic Theory • Condensed Matter • Particle Physics • Low Temperature Physics and Nanotechnology • Relativistic Waves and Quantum Fields Career opportunities Physics graduates have a great many options open to them. Our graduates have found employment in a wide range of sectors, from business and finance to teaching and academic research. Around one third of our graduates choose further study involving a Masters degree and then a three or four year PhD; some go onto a PhD directly from their undergraduate degree. The subjects open to both Masters and PhD students are vast, including molecular physics, particle physics, theoretical physics, optoelectronics, materials, electrical and electronic engineering and many more.

Year 2 Core modules: Vibrations and Waves • Thermal and Kinetic Physics • Electromagnetic Waves and Optics • Quantum Mechanics A • Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics • Physics Laboratory • Options include: Mathematical Techniques 3 (Core for MSci) • Modern Computation in Physical Science • Physics of Energy and the Environment • Planetary Systems • Physics of Galaxies • Condensed Matter 2 • Physical Dynamics Year 3 Core modules: Extended Independent Project (MSci: Physics Review Project) • Statistical Physics • Synoptic Physics • Elementary Particle Physics • Options include: Quantum Mechanics B (Core for MSci) • Solid State Physics (Core for MSci) • Quantum Mechanics and Symmetry (Core for MSci) • Space Time and Gravity • Stars

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Astrophysics The study of astrophysics requires a thorough grounding in the laws of physics. You will learn about the structure and origins of the universe, about black holes, white dwarfs, red giants and neutron stars. You will also study the formation of planets and the lifecycle of stars, leading to an understanding of how our own solar-system was formed. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Scientific Measurement • From Newton to Einstein • Mathematical Techniques 1 • Mathematical Techniques 2 • Electric and Magnetic Fields • Quantum Physics • Condensed Matter • Our Universe Year 2 Core modules: Vibrations and Waves • Thermal and Kinetic Physics • Electromagnetic Waves & Optics • Quantum Mechanics A • Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics • Stars • Planetary Systems • Options include: Modern Computation in

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Physical Science • Physics Laboratory • Condensed Matter 2 • Physics of Energy and the Environment Year 3 Core modules: Extended Independent Project (MSci: Physics Review Project) • Statistical Physics • Space Time and Gravity • Physics of Galaxies • Synoptic Physics • Options include: Quantum Mechanics B • Elementary Particle Physics • Mathematical Aspects of Cosmology • Modern Computation in Physical Science Year 4 (MSci only) Core module: Physics Investigative Project or Physics Research Project plus at least two modules of Astrophysics options: Stellar Structure and Evolution • Solar System • Planetary Atmospheres • Solar Physics • Extrasolar Planets and Astrophysical Discs • Advanced Cosmology • Plus further MSci options up to a total of eight modules. Options include: Molecular Physics • Particle Physics • Atom and Photon Physics

Career opportunities A high proportion of our Astrophysics graduates continue their work in the subject. Some graduates choose to undertake an MSc in Astrophysics at Queen Mary. The MSc runs over the course of one year and students take advanced modules in fields such as the Solar System, Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics taught by Department staff who are experts in their fields. Students are also expected to complete an original research project under the supervision of an academic within the department. They can then go on to complete a PhD or enter another area of employment.

Physics with Finance If you have an interest in physics, but are also curious about the business and financial worlds, then this degree programme may be for you. You will receive a broad education in physics whilst gaining knowledge and skills in areas of economics and finance. The excellent problem-solving and analytical skills developed through your physics modules will be put to good use in your finance related modules. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Scientific Measurement • From Newton to Einstein • Mathematical Techniques 1 • Mathematical Techniques 2 • Electric and Magnetic Fields • Quantum Physics • Condensed Matter • Options include: Our Universe Year 2 Core modules: Electromagnetic Waves and Optics • Vibrations and Waves • Thermal and Kinetic Physics • Quantum Mechanics A • Principles of Economics • Microeconomics I • Options include: Macroeconomics I • Spreadsheets and Data in Economics • Statistical Methods in Economics • Maths Methods in Economics and Business Year 3 Core modules: Extended Independent Project • Synoptic Physics • Statistical Physics • Continuous Time Methods in Finance • Options include: International Finance • Actuarial Mathematics • Microeconomics II • Macroeconomics II • Games and Strategies • Futures and Options • Financial Markets and Institutions Career opportunities Physicists are sought-after employees in the business and finance sectors The skills that you will have developed can be applied to financial analysis, statistical analysis and trading, among other areas. This degree programme will give you an insight into the business and finance world as well as a solid education in physics.

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School of Politics and International Relations Politics The BA in Politics is designed to give you an excellent grounding in the discipline, covering political theory, ideas and ideologies, government and institutions, area studies and comparative politics. As with all the degree programmes in the Department, the BA in Politics is taught within a modular framework. This means that you are able to select modules according to your areas of interest, alongside the core modules associated with your programme. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Politics • Comparative Government and Politics • Political Analysis • Either International Relations since 1914 or one other module chosen from another department, for example Modern Languages, History, Geography

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Year 2 Core modules: Modern Political Thought • Options include: British Political System • Latin American Politics • International Relations in a Globalising World • The Comparative Politics of the Middle East • Nations, States and Nationalisms • Options from other departments Year 3 Core modules: The Research Project • Options include: Case Studies in Ethnic Conflict: Ireland and Northern Ireland • Electoral Behaviour • Theories of the Self • European Integration and the European Union as a Political System • Select Topics in British Government 1 • Select Topics in British Government 2 • The Politics of Economic Ideas • French Politics • Theory and Practice in Environmental Politics • Themes and Issues of the Comparative Politics of the Middle East • The History and Politics of Immigration in Britain For career opportunities, see page 38

International Relations International Relations (IR) at Queen Mary covers the broad themes and theories associated with the study of IR, but also draws on the Department of Politics’ distinctive expertise in a number of areas. Students undertake the historical study of International Relations since 1914, through the Cold War, and into the current era of globalisation and the ‘war on terror’. They also examine Theories of International Relations, applying them and reflecting on their relevance through the use of both historical and contemporary examples. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Politics • International Relations since 1914 • Political Analysis • Either Comparative Government and Politics or one other module chosen from another department, for example Modern Languages, History and Geography

Year 2 Core modules: International Relations in a Globalising World • Options include: International Security in the Contemporary World • Political Economy of Global Development • Modern Political Thought • British Political System • Latin American Politics • The Comparative Politics of the Middle East • Nations, States and Nationalisms • The Politics of PostCommunist Europe • The Nation in the Global Age • Debates in Contemporary Political Theory • Options from other departments Year 3 Core modules: The International Relations Research Project • Options include: Themes and Issues of the Comparative Politics of the Middle East • European Politics: National Identity and Ethnicity • War in World Politics • Alternative Approaches to International Theory • Globalisation: Issues and Debates • US Foreign Policy • Case Studies in Ethnic Conflict: Ireland and Northern Ireland • Electoral Behaviour • Theories of the Self • European Integration and the European Union as a Political System For career opportunities, see page 38

Politics with Business Management The primary aim of the business management side of the programme is to develop the ability to make critical analyses and evaluations that are relevant to management. This is achieved by building an understanding of the forces at work in business alongside knowledge of techniques, but above all through active exposure to the process of critical analysis itself. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Politics • International Relations since 1914 • Comparative Government and Politics • Two other modules: from Business Management worth 30 credits. Eg: Fundamentals of Management • Economics for Business Years 2 and 3 Politics options include: British Political System • Latin American Politics • International Security in a Contemporary World • The Comparative Politics of the Middle East • Nations, States and Nationalisms • The Politics of PostCommunist Europe • The Nation in the Global Age • International Relations in a Globalising World • Case Studies in Ethnic Conflict: Ireland and Northern Ireland • Electoral Behaviour • Theories of the Self • European Integration and the European Union as a Political System • Select Topics in British Government 1 • Select Topics in British Government 2 • The Politics of Economic Ideas • French Politics • Theory and Practice in Environmental Politics • Themes and Issues of the Comparative Politics of the Middle East • The History and Politics of Immigration in Britain • European Politics: National Identity and Ethnicity • Visions of Capitalism: Adam Smith and Karl Marx • Analysing Public Policy • European Politics: National Identity and Ethnicity • Liberalism, Past and Present • Business Management options include: Organisational Behaviour • Marketing • Accounting and Finance • Management of Technology

Economics and Politics Politics and economics are closely related disciplines. In the first year you will take four politics, and four economics modules. You can choose from core modules in macroeconomics, microeconomics and the quantitative techniques used in economic investigation taught in the Economics Department, combined with modules in introductory politics, comparative government and politics, and international relations since 1914, taught by the Department of Politics. In your second and third years you can continue to split your studies in equal proportions, or you can specialise more completely according to how your interests develop. Programme outline Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Politics • Politics options include: International Relations since 1914 • Comparative Government and Politics • Economics options include: Economic Principles • Mathematical Methods in Economics and Business 1 • Microeconomics 1 • Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business • Macroeconomics 1 Years 2 and 3 Politics options include: British Political System • Latin American Politics • The Comparative Politics of the Middle East • Nations, States and Nationalisms • The Politics of Post- Communist Europe • The Nation in the Global Age • International Relations in a Globalising World • Case Studies in Ethnic Conflict: Ireland and Northern Ireland • Electoral Behaviour • Theories of the Self • European Integration and the European Union as a Political System • Economics options include: Games and Strategies • Microeconomics 2 • Macroeconomics 2 • Statistical Methods in Economics • Introductory Econometrics

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Russian and Politics The study of a language with politics offers the exciting prospect of a four-year degree programme that combines two contrasting, but often complementary, areas of interest. Whether you choose French, German, Hispanic Studies or Russian you will follow the core modules designed to help you develop your skills in writing and speaking that language as well as core modules in Politics. In addition you will normally spend a year abroad in a country where the language is spoken. Your time will be spent either studying or working depending on where you go. Programme outline The following is modelled on French and Politics but holds for all joint degrees in a language and Politics. Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Politics • French I • French Foundations plus two other modules from Politics Years 2 and Final Year (Year 3 will normally be spent abroad) Politics options include: British Political System • Latin American Politics • The Comparative Politics of the Middle East • Nations, States and Nationalisms • The Politics of Post-Communist Europe • The

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Nation in the Global Age • International Relations in a Globalising World • Case Studies in Ethnic Conflict: Ireland and Northern Ireland • Electoral Behaviour • Theories of the Self • European Integration and the European Union as a Political System • Select Topics in British Government 1 • Select Topics in British Government 2 • The Politics of Economic Ideas • French Politics • Theory and Practice in Environmental Politics • Themes and Issues of the Comparative Politics of the Middle East • The History and Politics of Immigration in Britain • European Politics: National Identity and Ethnicity • Visions of Capitalism: Adam Smith and Karl Marx • Analysing Public Policy • European Politics: National Identity and Ethnicity • Liberalism, Past and Present • Core language modules: French II • French III plus selected options from: Memories of WWII in Literature, Film and Arts • Power in Language: Values and Violence • French Phonetics and Phonology • The Edutainers: Francophone Children’s Literature • Theatre and Conflict: Early Modern French Drama • Proust • Imagining Modernity • Lovers and Libertines: Eighteenthcentury French Fiction • The Sociolinguistics of French Year 3 Year Abroad: Written Assignment

Career opportunities A BA in International Relations, Politics, or in Politics with another arts or social science subject or law, will enhance students’ career prospects by allowing them to develop transferable skills, including writing, analytical, research and communication skills which could be used in a wide variety of fields in the labour market. More specifically, a BA in International Relations or Politics will also give students a strong grounding in current debates, thus providing the basis for work in fields such as the civil service, the voluntary sector, journalism, teaching, and further study in higher education. For a graduate in a language and Politics there are plenty of interesting and challenging jobs both within the UK and in the wider European and world marketplace. The UK is short of linguists in a globalised world which depends on effective communication and a multicultural awareness. And you are not ‘just a linguist’, although fluency and confidence in a foreign language are increasingly recognised as essential skills in the job market. In addition to your excellent communication skills – written and spoken – not only do you have the cultural flexibility that comes from having lived, and perhaps worked, abroad, but also an astute political understanding. Your training in the analysis and interpretation of material as well as in report-writing and team work provide you with a range of transferable skills that an employer can use in whatever field you choose.

Pre-Masters programme

Pre-Masters Diploma in Social Sciences and Humanities The Pre-Masters Programme offers a route to Masters degrees for international and EU students who are changing disciplines, need to ‘top up’ their academic qualifications or who need to improve their level of English. The programme includes academic modules, which are taught by Queen Mary academic staff and English language and study skills. The Pre-Masters Programme is fully integrated with the university. www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/ premasters

Galina Yarkina Nationality: Russian PMP Pathway: Business “The course was really useful and the coursework assignments gave us the skills we needed to study at Masters level. Overall it gave me ability to develop my ideas and decide on my specialist area. The support on the course was invaluable and it made studying on a Masters programme much easier as I was better prepared. ”

The Pre-Masters Programme is full-time programme, starting in September and finishing in June. Students who complete the Pre-Masters with sufficient grades can progress to masters degrees at Queen Mary in the following areas: • International Management • Marketing • Finance and Investment • International Relations • Global and Comparative Politics

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Taught programmes lead to a University of London Masters degree (MA, MSc or LLM), or College Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate. Programmes of research lead to the University of London degrees of PhD or MPhil.

Taught Masters degrees MSc Global Business (subject to approval) This programme will introduce you to the process of globalisation and the implications of globalisation for business firms and their managers; explain how and why the world's countries differ; present a review of the economies and policies of global trade and investment; examine different strategies that businesses can adopt to compete in the global marketplace and enter specific foreign markets. The programme will provide insight into the theory, policies and practices in the broad field of global business. This will enhance your career prospects by enabling you to offer to prospective employers a range of cognitive and transferable skills that are both generic and specific to the programme. Particularly good students will also be able to use the qualification as an entry into MPhil/PhD research. This programme will: • Provide a critical programme of study which provides a depth of knowledge in the field of global business • Provide a programme of contemporary relevance to students seeking to work in an international context • Provide a range of cognitive and transferable skills that are generic and specific to the field of study of global business. Programme outline You will take the following core modules: The Firm and the Market • Introduction to Research Methods • The Global Economy • Managerial Economics • MNEs and Global Business • International Macroeconomics and Finance

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Optional modules may include: Innovation and Global Competition • Finance for development • Qualitative Research Methods • Quantitative Research Methods • Strategic Games for Managers • E-Marketing

Optional modules may include: Finance for Development • Innovation and Global Competition • Qualitative Research Methods • Quantitative Research Methods • Strategic Games for Managers • E-Marketing

Assessment Assessment takes a number of different forms including coursework essays, assignments and presentations, and examinations that take place in May or early June. Students must achieve an overall pass in the taught element in order to progress to their dissertation which must also be passed for a degree to be awarded.

MSc International Financial Management

Special requirements Some basic quantitative skills and elementary knowledge of accounting will be an advantage

This programme is designed to provide a critical and research driven study of aspects of financial management, and the changing international context in which they operate, developing your ability to apply knowledge and understanding of financial management to complex issues, both systematically and creatively. It will enable you to: • Develop your understanding of some of the key theories, approaches and issues in the field of financial management • Demonstrate transferable cognitive skills in relation to the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of the knowledge of financial management • Evaluate the appropriateness of the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods in particular contexts • Develop a range of personal skills including presentation, argumentation, evaluation, problem solving, interactive and group skills, self-appraisal, and autonomy in the planning and management of learning. Programme outline You will take the following core modules: The Firm and the Market • Research Methods for Business and Management • Financial Accounting • The Global Economy • Corporate Finance for Managers • International Macroeconomics and Finance

MSc International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations This is a critical and research-driven programme that provides an intensive course of study and in-depth knowledge in the field of international human resource management and employment relations. You will: • Gain an insight into the key theories, policies and practices involved • Develop the skills to be able to appraise complex and contradictory areas of knowledge • Be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods in particular contexts • Develop a range of personal skills including presentation, argumentation, evaluation, problem solving, interactive and group skills, self-appraisal, and autonomy in the planning and management of learning. Students will have the unique experience of studying alongside Human Resources students from Georgetown University, USA during an intensively taught module in the first semester reading week. In order to take advantage of this; students will need to be available every day, for the entire week. Programme outline You will take the following core modules: The Firm and the Market • Research Methods for Business and Management • International Human Resource Management • Comparative Employment Relations • Managing Diversity • International Reward Management Optional modules may include: Finance for Development Innovation and Global Competition • Qualitative Research Methods • Quantitative Research Methods • Strategic Games for Managers • E-Marketing

MSc Management and Organisational Innovation This programme is designed to deliver an advanced study of organisations, their management and the changing external context in which they operate. It will enable you to develop your understanding of: • Markets – the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services

Programme outline You will take the following core modules:The Firm and the Market • Research Methods for Business and Management • International Marketing • International Human Resource Management • Organisation Theory • Knowledge and Innovation Management Optional modules may include: Finance for Development • Innovation and Global Competition • Qualitative Research Methods • Quantitative Research Methods • Strategic Games for Managers • E-marketing Assessment Assessment takes a number of different forms including coursework essays, assignments and presentations, and examinations that take place in May or early June. Students must achieve an overall pass in the taught element in order to progress to their dissertation which must also be passed for a degree to be awarded.

• The external context - economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with their effects at local, national and international levels upon the strategy, behaviour, management and sustainability of organisations • Customers – the role of marketing (customer expectations and orientation) • People – the management and development of people within organisations • Organisations – their internal aspects, functions and processes; their diverse nature, purposes, structures, and governance, together with the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between organisations and their influence on the external context • The role of business innovation, creativity, and knowledge management within organisations This programme is specifically designed for students who wish to develop their skills and knowledge to pursue a management career in a globalised environment.

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MSc Marketing

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This programme will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of the working practices, theories and issues connected with the dynamic and increasingly important field of marketing in the global business arena. It will be attractive to both graduates and professionals who are interested in a career in marketing, or who wish to widen their knowledge and competencies in this field. The programme will identify processes of globalisation and their impact on multinational enterprises and national firms. It will compare strategies involved in marketing, examine the growing field of EMarketing, discuss the contemporary debate over marketing ethics and contrast different approaches to the study of marketing and their implications. You will gain an understanding of the nature of global brands and their centrality for sustainable relationships with major stakeholders. You will also learn about the appropriateness of the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods for marketing, how to perform market research and how to design marketing programmes. Programme outline You will take the following core modules: The Firm and the Market • Research Methods for Business and Management • International Marketing • International Marketing Communications • Brand Management • Understanding Consumer and Market Behaviour Optional modules may include: Finance for Development • Innovation and Global Competition • Qualitative Research Methods • Quantitative Research Methods • Strategic Games for Managers • E-marketing Assessment Assessment takes a number of different forms including coursework essays, assignments and presentations, and examinations that take place in May or early June. Students must achieve an overall pass in the taught element in order to progress to their dissertation which must also be passed for a degree to be awarded.

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MA in Theatre and Performance The MA in Theatre and Performance is an innovative programme that reflects the Department of Drama’s commitment to socially engaged and critically inventive inquiries into theatre and performance. The programme is interdisciplinary in its scope and students have the opportunity to analyse and create theatre and performance in relation to a wide variety of contexts and critical, cultural and historical perspectives. A key benefit of the programme is its flexibility: within a framework of informed and structured experimentation, students can develop their projects for individual modules to advance their own investigations. The programme aims to equip graduates for research degrees in theatre and performance and to enhance graduates’ career opportunities and professional development in teaching and a wide range of creative practices. Programme outline Students take four assessed modules, two nonassessed research training modules and write a dissertation.

Nationality: Russia Programme: MSc International Marketing I find my degree programme challenging and interesting , with a range of useful subjects. Professors are friendly and really helpful. Campus area is safe, clean and really tidy that creates a feeling of being home and makes the adaptation to new life easy. Being an international student I can’t say I have any problems with understanding a programme or communicating with other students as everyone is friendly here. Mile End campus is close to the centre of London which makes all the numerous places of interests available at any time.

Compulsory modules: • Theatre and Performance Theory An examination of theoretical texts and ideas that have shaped our contemporary understanding of performance, theatre and culture. • Performance Research A consideration of critical writings, theoretical frameworks and research methodologies. • Historiography and Archives An analysis of theoretical and practical issues surrounding historical research in theatre and performance studies. Optional modules Students choose three of the following: • Performance Lab Students co-devise and perform a group project as a means of addressing research questions through practice.

• Independent Practical Project Students devise individual practical projects, with the support of a mentor, that focus on an area of performance practices such as playwriting, applied drama, directing, dramaturgy, acting, new technologies, site-specific performance and live art. • Independent Written Project Students design and produce an independent written project under the supervision of a member of staff on a topic not provided within existing modules. • Contemporary Theatre and Performance An examination of trends in recent theatre and performance and its analysis, especially in relation to what they articulate about contemporary culture and aesthetic, political, social and emotional value. • Early Modern Drama in Performance An exploration of ways in which performance produces meanings in relation to early modern drama – in its early production, performance history and recent performance. Students may specialise in early modern drama by substituting Performance Lab with a suitable module from the MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies (subject to the approval of the MA Convenor). Students may substitute a maximum of 30 credits from another of the School’s MA programmes (subject to the approval of the MA Convenor). Dissertation Following the completion of the taught modules, students pursue an independent research project culminating in a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words. Assessment Theatre and Performance Theory, Contemporary Theatre and Performance and Independent Written Project are each assessed by a 4,000-word essay. Performance Lab and Independent Practical Project are assessed by a combination of

practical work process and documentation. Early Modern Drama in Performance is assessed by a practical presentation and a 3000-word essay. The dissertation is 12 – 15,000 words in length. The research training modules – Performance Research and Historiography and Archives are not assessed. Special requirements As part of the admissions process, we may call for examples or written and artistic work and/or interview candidates.

Assessment The grade for each module is assessed through coursework, which counts for 25 per cent of the final marks, along with a written exam in May. The 10,000 word Dissertation written over the summer counts for four modules. Special requirements Some background in quantitative subjects in advisable. Students are expected to sit pre-sessional statistics and mathematics examinations following intensive presessional modules in September.

MSc in Banking and Finance This programme aims to train you in areas of finance which have major practical and theoretical interest, especially investment analysis, corporate finance issues such as optimal capital structure and mergers and acquisitions, banking, derivatives, finance microstructure and taxation. The programme is intended to give professional postgraduate training to students wishing to pursue careers in the City, Government or elsewhere in the private sector. Those registering for the MSc in Banking and Finance take four core modules in the first semester and four core modules in the second semester. In order to reflect the practical and applied side of this programme the department organises a number of extra optional modules that aim to provide further practical training to students, whose subject matter changes from year to year. These modules are often taught by City practitioners, who provide an insider’s view on topics of interest to the financial community. Programme outline Pre-sessional modules Mathematics • Statistics Core modules Financial Statements • Financial Derivatives • Investment Management • Asset Management • Commercial and Investment Banking • International Finance • Quantitative Methods in Finance • Behavioural Finance or Risk Management

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MSc in Economics This is a well-established intensive programme providing rigorous training in modern economic theory and applications. It is best suited for students who wish to train for careers as professional economists in the private sector or the government, or who wish subsequently to follow an academic career or to pursue research in economics. The programme has a research dissertation component and has recognition as a Research Training degree by the ESRC under their “1+3” scheme. Those registering for the MSc in Economics take four core modules in the first semester and four modules in the second semester, of which three are core modules and one is an option. MSc Economics students are also required to take pre-sessional modules in Mathematics and Statistics, designed as refresher courses so that their background knowledge is at the level of required for postgraduate study in Economics. Programme outline Pre-sessional modules Mathematics • Statistics Core modules Macroeconomics A • Microeconomics A • Econometrics A • Mathematics for Economists • Macroeconomics B • Microeconomics B • Econometrics B Module options include: Economic of Industry • Labour Economics • Corporate Finance • Financial Derivatives • Quantitative Asset Pricing • International Finance • Financial Econometrics • Time Series Analysis Assessment The grade for each module is assessed through coursework, which counts for 25 per cent of the final marks, along with a written exam in May. The 10,000 word Dissertation written over the summer counts for four modules.

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Special requirements A good basic knowledge of relevant statistical theory and mathematics is also necessary, and students are required to sit pre-sessional statistics and mathematics examinations following an intensive two-week course in September.

MSc in Finance and Economics

This programme provides advanced study in finance and related areas of economics. The programme gives training for those who wish to specialise as financial economists in the private sector or government, or who wish to follow an academic career. The programme has a research dissertation component and has recognition as a Research Training degree by the ESRC under their “1+3” scheme. Those registering for the MSc in Finance and Economics take three core modules in the first semester and two core modules in the second semester. Thereafter you may choose the mix of modules making up your degree according to the options below. MSc Finance and Economics students are also required to take presessional modules in Mathematics and Statistics, designed as refresher courses so that their background knowledge is at the level of required for postgraduate study in Financial Economics. Programme outline Pre-sessional programmes Mathematics • Statistics Core modules Quantitative Asset Pricing • Corporate Finance • Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling • Financial Derivatives • Econometrics A Module options include: Macroeconomics A • Microeconomics A • Economic of Industry • Macroeconomics B • Microeconomics B • Labour Economics • Econometrics B • International Finance • Financial Econometrics • Time Series Analysis

MSc in Finance and Econometrics This programme provides advanced study in finance and econometrics. The programme gives training for those who wish to specialise as financial economists and econometricians in the private sector or government, or who wish to follow an academic career. The programme has a research dissertation component and has recognition as a Research Training degree by the ESRC under their “1+3” scheme. Those registering for the MSc in Finance and Econometrics take three core modules in the first semester and two core modules in the second semester. Thereafter you may choose the mix of modules making up your degree according to the options below. MSc Finance and Economics students are also required to take pre-sessional modules in Mathematics and Statistics, designed as refresher courses so that their background knowledge is at the level of required for postgraduate study in Finance and Econometrics. Programme outline Pre-sessional modules Mathematics • Statistics. Core modules Quantitative Asset Pricing • Time Series Analysis • Financial Econometrics • Econometrics A • Econometrics B.

Module options include: Macroeconomics A • Microeconomics A • Economic of Industry • Macroeconomics B • Microeconomics B • Labour Economics • Corporate Finance • Financial Derivatives • Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling • International Finance. Assessment The grade for each module is assessed through coursework, which counts for 25 per cent of the final marks, along with a written exam in May. The 10,000 word Dissertation written over the summer counts for four modules. Special requirements A good basic knowledge of relevant statistical theory and mathematics is also necessary, and students are required to sit pre-sessional statistics and mathematics examinations following an intensive two-week course in September.

MSc in Finance and Investment

Programme outline Pre-sessional modules Mathematics • Statistics Core modules Quantitative Techniques • Money and Banking • Investment Analysis • Behavioural Finance • Empirical Finance • Corporate Finance • Financial Derivatives • International Finance Assessment A written examination is taken in May for each module. Some modules may also include assessed coursework. You will also produce a 10,000-word dissertation over the summer, which will normally include both theoretical economic content and applied results. Special requirements A good basic knowledge of relevant statistical theory and mathematics is also necessary, and students are required to sit presessional statistics and mathematics examinations following an intensive two-week course in September.

Certificate in Economics This is a nine-month programme based on a mix of core microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and either economics or finance options, depending on the chosen profile. Although it is a standalone programme, most students use it as a preparatory programme before embarking on an MSc, either at Queen Mary or at another academic institution. It is designed for applicants who are academically very able but whose background knowledge is not yet at the level required to embark on an MSc programme and perform successfully. Our Certificate students either have an undergraduate degree in a noneconomics subject and require a conversion course, or have an economics degree which did not cover some of the necessary subjects at the level we require. Students achieving the Certificate with Merit or Distinction in June will gain automatic entrance to the MSc programme of their choice in the following September, simply by presenting the application to the chosen programme.

This programme aims to train you in areas of finance which have major practical and theoretical interest, especially investment analysis, corporate finance issues such as optimal capital structure and mergers and acquisitions, banking, derivatives, finance microstructure and taxation. The programme is intended to give professional postgraduate training to students wishing to pursue careers in the City, Government or elsewhere in the private sector. Those registering for the MSc in Finance and Investment take four core modules in the first semester and four core modules in the second semester. In order to reflect the practical and applied side of this programme the department organises a number of extra optional modules, whose subject matter changes from year to year, that aim to provide further practical training to students. These modules are often taught by City practitioners, who provide an insider’s view on topics of interest to the financial community.

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Programme outline In consultation with an adviser, you will select eight modules from the undergraduate programme in Economics, attend classes/seminars that follow these lectures, and sit examinations in May. These will normally include undergraduate core modules in microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics. Exceptionally, if you can demonstrate that you have covered the content of a particular module to an acceptable standard, then, in consultation with your adviser, you may substitute alternative modules drawn from the final-year undergraduate programme. The title of the award will depend on the mix of modules chosen, but will normally specify Economics or Economics and Finance. Assessment You will sit eight examinations in May and early June. There are three passing grades: Pass, Credit and Distinction.

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Main Programme Economics Options: Corporate Finance • Financial Economics • Financial Management • Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling • Dissertation in Economics • Commercial and Investment Banking • Investment Management • Quantitative Techniques for Finance • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting • Financial Derivatives Law Options: Banking Law • Legal Aspects of International Finance • Regulation of Financial Markets • Securities Regulations • EU Financial Law • Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging Economies • Dissertation in Law Specialisation A – Banking and Financial Services Economics Options: Financial Economics • Financial Management • Dissertation in Economics • Quantitative Techniques for Finance • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting • Financial Derivatives Law Options: Banking Law • Legal Aspects of International Finance • Securities Regulations • EU Financial Law • Dissertation in Law • Specialisation B – Law and Financial Regulation Economics Options: Financial Economics • Financial Management • Dissertation in Economics • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting • Investment Management • Commercial and Investment Banking Law Options: Banking Law • Regulations of Financial Markets • Securities Regulations • Dissertation in Law Specialisation C – Law and Corporate Finance Economics Options: Corporate Finance • Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling • Dissertation in Economics • Investment Management • Financial Derivatives • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting Law Options: Banking Law • Legal Aspects of International Finance • Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging Economies • Dissertation in Law

Assessment In addition to the dissertation which would be submitted in August of the year of examination, candidates will also take a written examination in each of the modules selected. Special requirements Law focus: degree in law / or a degree with substantial law content PLUS either substantial relevant work experience in banking/finance/ regulation and compliance areas or some economics/finance content in academic studies Finance focus: degree in economics/ finance or a degree with substantial economics/finance content PLUS either substantial relevant work experience in the field of law or some law content in academic studies

MA in English Studies: English Literature The MA in English Literature invites students to reflect on some crucial questions. How have ideas about literature and literary value changed over time? What effects do innovations in printing and publishing have on writing? To what extent do political and social factors condition and define authorial identities and practices? The programme considers the relationship between literatures from a variety of historical periods. It is ideal both for those who intend to pursue doctoral research – particularly if your interests span traditional literary periods – and for those who wish to achieve a broad overview of Anglophone literary culture. The MA in English Literature provides both structure and flexibility, combining a speciallydesigned core module with the opportunity to select further options from across the whole range of MA modules on offer in the Department of English.

Programme outline Core module The Production of Texts in Context, considers how texts have been produced, disseminated, and received throughout history, as well as examining how this kind of historical enquiry might influence our own textual interpretations. Topics may include: the emergence of authorial identity in the Middle Ages; the reappearance of fictional narrative in Western Europe; the circulation and reception of information about news and current affairs in the medieval and earlymodern periods; the relative longevity and popularity of different works and genres; manuscript circulation during the Restoration; the rise of the professional writer in the mid-Eighteenth Century; the influence of professional reviewers and criticism upon writing in the Romantic period; publication in the Victorian era; the emergence of ‘mass culture’ and its impact on literary production in the modern age; the influence of hypertext and the web on literary production. Students also take a non-assessed research methods module, Resources for Research. Module options You will also choose three modules – one in the first semester, and two in the second – from across the range of MA modules offered by the Department of English, and write a dissertation. Module options may include: Aestheticism and Fin-de-Siècle Literature • Benjamin and Adorno • The Cultural Legacies of the Great War • Freud and Proust • Imagining the Modern Caribbean • MetroIntellectuals: Women Writing in the City, 1780–1824 • Modernism, Aesthetics and Politics • Modernism and Ireland • Modernism, Secularism and Religion • Notions of Progress and Civilisation • Postcolonialism, Language and identity • Private and Public Cultures in Renaissance England • Psychoanalysis and Modern Culture • Reading Shakespeare Historically • Renaissance in Context • Rhetorical Cultures

in the Eighteenth Century • Romantic Manifestos • Sociability: Literature and the City, 1660-1780 • Time and Historical Imagination • Urban Culture and the Book: London, Publishing and Readers in the Sixteenth Century • Writing the East End

Module options include: You may replace one of the specialist core modules above with other approved modules from Queen Mary, including from the MA Global and Comparative Politics taught in the Department of Politics.

Assessment Coursework (67 per cent)

Assessment Assessment on each of the modules is through a variety of coursework assignments ranging from extended essays to project summaries and practical reports. You will also complete a 15,000 word dissertation (equivalent to 60 credits) on a topic of your choice relating to the programme.

Assessment for each module is a 4,000-word essay. Dissertation (33 per cent) A dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words. Special requirements Applicants may be asked to submit examples of written and/or creative work.

MSc Globalisation and Development

Special requirements We actively encourage applications from students who have developed an interest in any aspect of human geography or related social sciences at undergraduate level, and/or who have relevant work experience.

The MSc Globalisation and Development examines the relationship between globalisation and processes of social and economic development at a variety of scales. In contrast to many ‘Development’ Masters, the degree examines issues of globalisation and development, inequality, power and resistance in the Global North as well as South, paying particular attention to the connections between North and South and the politics of an increasingly transnational world. Through a range of pedagogical methods (seminars, presentations and workshops) you will have the opportunity to engage with the latest theoretical and working practices in this field, providing a basis for those who may wish to pursue work in this area – whether through research or practice. Programme outline Core modules: Social Science Research: Methods and Methodologies (jointly taught with Geography at UCL) with the accompanying ‘Thinking Geographically’ seminar series unique to Queen Mary • Understanding Globalisation and Development I • Understanding Globalisation and Development II • Globalisation and Development in Practice • 15,000 word dissertation

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MA in Film Studies This MA offers you the opportunity to explore key aspects of film analysis, theory, history and practice. If you have already studied film at undergraduate level, you will be able to deepen your knowledge here. If this is your first in-depth engagement with film, you will be introduced to some of the liveliest and most important chapters in the history of cinema. You will be able to pursue your own particular interests in a dissertation on a topic of your choice. The MA also includes an element of practical work and the study of production practices. From the earliest days of British cinema, London was the location of most British studios and it remains the national focal point for studying film. Our provision at Queen Mary is enhanced by our proximity to major cultural centres such as the British Film Institute, which includes the BFI Southbank, National Library and National Archive, the Institute of Contemporary Arts and the Ciné- Lumière at the French Institute. The MA attracts high numbers of wellqualified applicants from the UK and overseas each year. It is both a valuable qualification in its own right and particularly useful for applicants wishing to study subsequently for an MPhil or PhD in Film Studies.

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Programme outline The core module spans two semesters and provides an introduction to film analysis, theory and history and an overview of national and transnational cinemas (focusing on films from the USA, Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia and Latin America). You will also be introduced to aspects of film production and practice, including the technology of photography and its use in the feature film, cinematography and the continuity system and its relationship to the development of directorial style. You can also choose two single-semester module options from a range including: • 9/11 and American Film • Auteur Direction • Comedies of Desire • Films of Powell and Pressburger • Film History: Hollywood and the Second World War • Frame, Space, Time: Approaches to the Experiences of Film • History, Fiction and Memory in French Cinema • Hollywood’s Vietnam • Introduction to Film Archives

• Married to the Mob?: Mafia representations in Hollywood and Italian Cinema • Moving Landscapes: Film Geography and Contemporary European Cinema (subject to approval) • Paris on the Screen • Sighting Gender and Sexuality in Latin American Film You may be permitted to take one option offered as part of another MA programme in the School or within the Faculty of Arts, provided that the MA convenor agrees that this would be beneficial for your intellectual development and research plans. In the case of options outside the School, admission to such modules requires the further agreement of the module convenor. This arrangement is also extended to include an option offered as part of the MA in Global Cinema and the Transcultural at SOAS, the MA in Screen Studies at Goldsmiths, the MA in History of Film and Visual Media at Birkbeck, the MA in Film Studies at UCL, or the MA in Contemporary Cinema Cultures at KCL. Assessment You will submit three essays for the core module, one of 2,000 words and two of 3,000 words, and one 4,000-word essay for each of the two options. At the end of August you will submit a dissertation of 10,000 to 12,000 words.

LLM programme

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Rights and Globalisation

• Banking Law

• Courts in Comparative Perspective

• Challenging Public Power: Advanced Administrative Law

• Crime and Punishment 1600 – 1900 (half module)

• Climate Change Law and Policy

• Cyberspace Law

• Commercial Law Written and Oral Advocacy

• Discrimination Law

• Banking and Finance Law

• Commercial Trusts Law (half module)

• E-commerce Law

• Commercial and Corporate Law

• Communications Law

• Environmental and Planning Law

• Comparative and International Dispute Resolution

• Company Law

• Environmental Law and Policy (with special reference to the UK)

• Competition Law

• Comparative Commercial Law

• Computer and Communications Law

• Comparative Class Actions

• Economic Regulation

• EU Constitutional Law I (half module)

• Environmental Law

• Comparative Immigration and Nationality Law • Comparative Laws in non-Western Contexts

• EU Constitutional Law II (half module)

• European Law

• Comparative US and EC Anti-trust Law

• EU Criminal Law

• Human Rights Law • International Business Law

• Competition and Regulation of Network Industries: The Legal Regime of Services of General Interest in the EU (half module)

• EU Immigration Law

• Intellectual Property Law • Law and Development

• Computer Law

• EU Social Law and Policy

• Legal Theory and History

• Consent (in contemporary medicine)

• Media Law

• European and UK Protection of Equality Rights (half module)

• Medical Law

• Constitutional Law and Constitutional Rights in the US

• Public International Law

• Contract Law in the European Union

• Public Law

• Corporate Governance

The School of Law offers a rich and diverse range of modules which lead to either a General LLM which is designed to give students maximum flexibility in the choice of modules in any field of law or one of several specialist LLM degrees listed below:

• Advanced Medical Negligence

• Equity and the Home (half module) • Ethnic Minorities and the Law

• EU Financial Law • EU Justice and Home Affairs

• European and UK Protection of Human Rights act

• Tax Law Programme outline You will complete three full taught modules or equivalent and a dissertation. If necessary, we strongly recommend that students audit a fourth class for dissertation support to help with their research. Part-time students attend the same classes, but only take two modules per year over two years. There are over 110 different modules available – these are outlined below. For detailed information on the individual modules and the specialisation groupings, please visit: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/ postgraduate/llm/programmes/ • Aristotle’s Concept of Law * (half module) • Advanced Equity and Trusts Law • Advanced Land Law

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Work (half module) • European Community Competition Law • European Community Tax Law • European Environmental Law • European Internal Market • European Tort Law • External Relations Law of the European Union • Gender, Law and the State: Current Legal Issues • Global Policy and Economics of Intellectual Property Law • Globalisation, International Community and New World Order: Law beyond the Nation State • History of Commercial Law (Half module) • History of Contract Law (Half module) • History of Tort Law (Half module) • Human Rights of Women • Information Law

• International and Comparative Competition Law

• Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging Economies

• International and Comparative Law of Copyright and Related Rights

• Law of Insurance Contracts and Regulation

• International and Comparative Law of Patents, Trade Secrets and Related Rights

• Law of Succession

• International and Comparative Social Justice • International and Comparative Law of Trade Marks, Designs and Unfair Competition • International and Comparative Trust Law • International Commercial Law

• Law on Investment Entities • Law of Treaties • Legal Aspects of EU Foreign Economic Policy • Legal Aspects of International Finance • Legal Problems of International Trade and Intellectual Property Law

• International Commercial Litigation – Commercial Conflicts of Laws

• Legal Theory in the Common Law Tradition

• International Construction – Contracts and Arbitration

• Medical Jurisprudence

• International Criminal Law • International Economic Law • International Environmental Law • International Law and Development

• Media Law • Mental Health Law • Modern Legal History • Multinational Enterprises and the Law • Natural Resources Law • New Medical Technologies and the Law

• Intellectual Property

• International Law of Armed Conflict and the Use of Force

• Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries

• International Law of the Sea

• Remedies in Contract and Tort

• International Law on the Rights of the Child

• Secured Financing in Commercial Transactions

• Intellectual Property Aspects of Medicine • Intellectual Property in the Digital Millennium • International and Comparative Commercial Arbitration

• International Merger Control • International Natural Resources Law • International Protection of Human Rights • International Tax Law I

• Securities Regulation • Taxation of Corporate Finance • Taxation Principles and Concepts

• International Tax Law II

• Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources

• International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement

• UK Business Taxation

• IP Transactions • Judicial Protection in the EU • Jurisprudence A * (half module) • Jurisprudence B * (half module) • Law and Literature –Market, State and Empire *(Half module) • Law and Literature – National Law, Positivism and Liberalism* (Half module) • Law in Plato’s Republic* (alf module) • Law of Economic Crime

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• Regulation of Financial Markets

• UK Competition Law • UK Environmental Law • Youth Justice (half module) Note: Not all of the modules listed above may be available in any one year. Therefore, individual specialisations can only be selected if sufficient modules are offered. All modules are full subjects unless otherwise stated. * Indicates a new module –subject to approval. Please refer to www.law.qmul.ac.uk/llm/programmes for further details.

MSc in Management of Intellectual Property This MSc programme is aimed at those who recognise the increasingly important role of intellectual property in our modern economy. There is continual need in industry, commerce and in those professions concerned with intellectual property law. This programme is for science and technology graduates who wish to study intellectual property law to a high level. Programme outline All students are required to study the core modules: Patent Law I & II, Copyright and Designs Law I, Law of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition I & II, Basic Principles of English Law, and a compulsory Study Project with practical exercises in project management, commercial and litigation practice. In Term II, students may also select options from Competition Law and Copyright and Designs Law II. Occasional additional second semester options may be available. Assessment Three-hour, 15-minute papers for each full core option, for example Copyright and Designs Law I and II • Two-hour, 15-minute papers for each half option, for example Licensing Practice (if option is run) • Study Project (one year, various submitted materials relevant to management of an intellectual property portfolio, equivalent to 15 000 words). Closed book examinations operate for all programmes. Students are offered the chance to undertake additional special papers for those intending to be Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Those who opt to undertake these exams gain exemption from the CIPA and ITMA Joint Examination Board foundation-level exams and also gain a pass in the additional Certificate of Intellectual Property Law. Special requirements Degree in natural or medical sciences or engineering. Graduate degrees in mathematics, computer sciences or economics will be considered, but must

show that a considerable amount of their previous study covered the areas of science and technology. Overseas applicants will be required to demonstrate a proficiency in the English language

MSc Law and Finance This programme was created in September 2009, offered jointly by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies and the Department of Economics at Queen Mary, to fill a significant gap in the current academic and professional training market in the UK and Europe. It aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and practical tools needed to gain a thorough understanding of the global economy and finance, and how it is regulated by law. It consists of a main programme and three additional specialist areas in Banking and Financial Services, Law and Financial Regulation and Law and Corporate Finance. The programme is currently fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Scotland (CIBOS) with other professional accreditations being applied for. All programmes outlines Students must take a total of 180 credits, which will be a combination of law and economics modules listed below, including one dissertation. Main Programme Economics Options: Corporate Finance • Financial Economics • Financial Management • Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling • Dissertation in Economics • Commercial and Investment Banking • Investment Management • Quantitative Techniques for Finance • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting • Financial Derivatives Law Options: Banking Law • Legal Aspects of International Finance • Regulation of Financial Markets • Securities Regulations • EU Financial Law • Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging Economies • Dissertation in Law

Specialisation A – Banking and Financial Services Economics Options: Financial Economics • Financial Management • Dissertation in Economics • Quantitative Techniques for Finance • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting • Financial Derivatives Law Options: Banking Law • Legal Aspects of International Finance • Securities Regulations • EU Financial Law • Dissertation in Law • Specialisation B – Law and Financial Regulation Economics Options: Financial Economics • Financial Management • Dissertation in Economics • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting • Investment Management • Commercial and Investment Banking Law Options: Banking Law • Regulations of Financial Markets • Securities Regulations • Dissertation in Law Specialisation C – Law and Corporate Finance Economics Options: Corporate Finance • Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling • Dissertation in Economics • Investment Management • Financial Derivatives • Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting Law Options: Banking Law • Legal Aspects of International Finance • Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging Economies • Dissertation in Law Assessment In addition to the dissertation which would be submitted in August of the year of examination, candidates will also take a written examination in each of the modules selected. Special requirements Law focus: degree in law / or a degree with substantial law content PLUS either substantial relevant work experience in banking/finance/ regulation and compliance areas or some economics/finance content in academic studies

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Finance focus: degree in economics/ finance or a degree with substantial economics/finance content PLUS either substantial relevant work experience in the field of law or some law content in academic studies For English language proficiency, please see: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/languag erequirem ents/index.html#PostgraduateLaw

Postgraduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration Distance Learning Programme description The School of International Arbitration offers the first Europe-based Postgraduate Distance Learning Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration with online support. The Diploma is taught by leading experts in the area and covers most aspects of International Arbitration. This postgraduate degree programme involves parttime study for a period of 16 months starting the beginning of January each year. A brochure and application form is available at: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/ postgraduate/llmdistance/dipar Programme outline Core component Semester 1: Compulsory module in International and Comparative International Commercial Arbitration • Compulsory module in International Arbitration Award Writing which includes a residential weekend Optional component Semester 2: Choice of one of the following modules • International Construction Contracts and Arbitration • International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement • Alternative Dispute Resolution • International Commercial Law • International Commercial Litigation • Dissertation (research paper) of 15,000 words

Assessment International and Comparative International Commercial Arbitration is examined by a 15,000 word dissertation or a take home exam and regular written assignments. Optional module to be examined by a 15,000 word dissertation or a take home exam and several written assignments. Candidates passing the Diploma paper on International Commercial Arbitration and the module on award writing are exempt from Parts I, II and III of the examinations of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (full exemption from the academic stage). Entry requirements The usual admissions criteria for the postgraduateprogrammes apply. An upper second class honoursdegree in law (or with law as a major element) at aUK university or the equivalent in other universities.Equivalent professional qualifications and experienceare accepted at the discretion of the ProgrammeDirector.

Diploma/LLM in Computerand Communications Law Distance Learning Programme description The Institute of Computer and Communications Law(ICCL) offers a programme of online distancelearning modules that leads to the award of a Queen Mary, University of London, LLM or PostgraduateDiploma in Computer and Communications Law. The programme uses the online WebCT teaching platform to engage with tutors and fellow students in online tutorials and chat room discussions and to access professional legal databases and to submit assignments. Programme outline You have the following options: Diploma • Pass eight taught modules, • Students have the option to take a dissertation or

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LLM • Pass eight taught modules as well as one 20,000- word dissertation (or two 10,000 word dissertations or • Pass six taught modules and three 10,000 word dissertations (or one 20,000 and one 10,000 word dissertation). The programme is based on the modules listed below: • Advanced IP Issues: Digital Rights Management • Advanced IP Issues: Protecting Computer Software • Advanced IP Issues: Trade Marks and Domain Names • Computer Crime • Data Protection and Privacy • Electronic Banking and Financial Services • Electronic Commerce Law • European Telecommunications Law • Information Security Law • Information Technology Outsourcing • Intellectual Property: Foundation • International Telecommunications Law • Internet Content Regulation • Information Communications Technology and Competition Law • Introduction to Sales and Trading • Jurisdictional Issues in e- Commerce • Mergers and Acquisitions in the ICT Sector • Online Dispute Resolution in e-Commerce • Online Media Regulation • Taxation of e-Commerce • Online Banking Financial Services Assessment Students must obtain 120 credits for the Diploma and 180 credits for the LLM. Credits are obtained through a combination of taught online modules, dissertations (10,000 or 20,000 words) and seminar presentations. The seminar presentation option may be completed over the August and January terms and is worth 15 credits. Each module requires around seven and a half hours of work a week over one term and is worth 15 credits. A 10,000-word dissertation is usually taken over two terms and is worth 30 credits. A 20,000- word dissertation is usually taken over four terms and is worth 60 credits. The seminar presentation option may be completed over the August and January terms and is worth 15 credits. The year is divided into three four-month terms, with different modules being offered each term.

Students will be assessed for each module on the submission of tasks, an essay and a final assessed exercise. The terms are as follows: • Autumn Session: End of August-December

Postgraduate Diploma in International Mediation (ADR)

• Spring Session: Beginning of January-April • Summer Session: Beginning of May-August An optional residential weekend in London takesplace each year. Entry requirements An upper second class honours degree in law (or with law as a major element) at a British University or equivalent. Overseas students should contact the Programme Administrator about the suitability of their qualifications and English language proficiency skills.mercial Arbitration Currently: SBM Offshore Inc, Senior Project Manager "I found the Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration (Distance Learning) to be an excellent course and a good investment of my time. The course is run by a knowledgeable team that have the ability to transmit their enthusiasm of the complex and extensive subject matter to their students. It provided me with a meaningful insight into the world of commercial arbitragood stead for my e Thank you! ventual future as an arbitrator."

Distance Learning The School of International Arbitration in cooperation with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is offering the Postgraduate Diploma in International Mediation. The Diploma not only provides an understanding of the theoretical, practical and ethical problems relating to international mediation and conciliation, but also provides a steppingstone to more professionals becoming involved in international ADR. The programme runs over a period of 16 months, starting in January. Programme outline All students will have to complete 120 credits, that is two full modules and an advanced mediation skills module which includes a residential weekend. Effectively there are three elements in DipIM-ADR: Core component Semester 1: Compulsory module in Alternative Dispute Resolution, which interprets the subject as a truly interdisciplinary field comprising law, social science, economics, psychology and others. Compulsory module in Advanced Mediation Skills which includes a residential weekend.

Optional component Semester 2: You choose from the following modules: Comparative ADR Law and Practice (half module) • Design and Organisation of Conflict Management Processes (half module) • Multi-party Negotiation and Mediation (half module) • Labour Disputes and Collective Bargaining (half module) • 15,000 word research paper on a topic not covered by the taught elements and to be agreed with Supervisor • International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement • International Construction – Contracts and Arbitration Assessment You will be regularly assessed by your tutorial performance and assignments submitted to your tutors. Interim assignments range from 1,000 to 1,500 words and are scheduled for submission monthly. Final assessment for the taught components will be either a mixture of a 3,000 word essay (30 per cent) and an unseen examination (70 per cent) or 100 per cent via in-course essays or unseen examination. Dissertations and exams are assessed by internal and external examiners. Continuing Professional Development Law Society CPD and General Council of the Bar NPP accreditation apply.

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MA by Research in Law Queen Mary is the only university in London to offer a MA by Research in Law. This Masters offers students a structured one-year research programme within which they can explore individually supervised research on topics of their own choice, whilst following taught classes in Research Methods covering theory and methodology. The Programme is ideal either for students wishing to proceed to doctoral study, or to simply for students wishing to enhance their career prospects by developing expertise in a specific area of law and improving their research and writing skills. The ability to undertake a major piece of research is a transferable skill which is relevant to many different kinds of employment. Theoretical and inter-disciplinary, as well as more practical and traditional approaches, are all accommodated in this programme. For applicants interested in non-commercial law, the School of Law has well-known strengths in areas such as legal theory, legal history, international law, human rights, migration law, property law, European law, company law, environmental law, family law, medical law, criminal law and criminology, comparative law, constitutional law, competition law and any number of areas of traditional public and private law. For students interested in commercial areas of law, including arbitration, banking and finance, corporate and commercial, computer and communications, law and development, international business, intellectual property, economic regulation and tax, can draw on the expertise of CCLS. MA Research students are regarded staff seminars which are scheduled throughout the year. Programme outline All students enrolled in this programme will undertake supervised research with a view to submitting a 20,000 word dissertation by the end of the year. Students will also attend a Research Methods module, which will expose them to a broad range of theoretical and practical approaches to legal research. This module will be taught through one two-hour seminar each week. In the first semester, the programme covers theoretical topics: Ethics and Law • Law and Economics, Systems theory • Liberal theory, and Critical Theory

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In the second semester, the programme has a methods focus and covers areas such as: Research interviews, literature review and historical research methods. These secondterm seminars will, so far as is possible, be tailored to the dissertations of enrolled students. Assessment The programme is assessed by two 2,500 word essays. The module entitled Theory and Method in Legal Scholarship accounts for 25 per cent of the final grade and the final dissertation accounts for 75 per cent of the final grade. Students who obtain a mark of more than 65 per cent for their thesis in the MA Research in Law programme are eligible to register on the PhD programme and develop their research into a PhD. The MA thesis normally allows for an accelerated upgrade from MPhil to PhD, which means that students who begin their PhD studies in this way take the same time to complete their PhD as those who immediately register for the PhD. Programme and module contributors The MA Research Programme Leader and Contributor on the Research Methods and Theory Module, first semester Professor Richard Nobles Leader and Contributor on the Research Methods and Theory Module, second semester Professor Kate Malleson Contributor on the Research Methods and Theory Module, first semester Professor Eric Heinze Contributor on the Research Methods and Theory Module Professor David Schiff Further details: www.qmul.ac.uk/ international/languagerequirements/index. html #PostgraduateResearchLaw

MA Global and Comparative Politics The MA in Global and Comparative Politics will provide you with an intellectually stimulating analysis of the key issues in international and global politics, such as the changing dynamics of state power, the dimensions of regime change, and the challenge posed to states by ethnonationalism and cosmopolitanism. The programme will provide you with advanced skills in comparative analysis, as well as a developed understanding of methodological approaches to the study of Political Science. Programme outline You will take the core module Global and Comparative Politics and three further modules from the options listed below. Core modules: Global and Comparative Politics (30 credits) • Dissertation (60 credits) Module options include: Issues in Democratisation • Nationalism, Democracy and Cosmopolitanism • Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development • International Security: War and Peace in a Global Context • Globalisation and International Relations • Ideas and Power in Spanish America 1512-Now • Policy Analysis for the Developing World Assessment The core module is assessed by written coursework and unseen examination. Some module options are assessed by written coursework only, while others have an exam. On satisfactory completion of your assessed work you will prepare an independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic of your choice. Each individual student will be assigned a personal supervisor to give advice and assistance for this part of the programme.

MA International Relations The MA in International Relations is concerned with analysing the key theoretical and empirical issues and concepts in international relations. You will discuss the historical significance of globalisation and how it relates to a number of key issues in international relations including state sovereignty and international order, conflict and war, human rights and the political economy of North-South relations. You will also undertake a critical survey of the main theories associated with the study of international politics. It is primarily concerned with the varying theoretical explanations for why things happen in world politics. As well as addressing analytical questions the programme will also address the normative and political dimensions of theory. There is an extensive list of module options designed to allow students to develop their expertise and apply theories and concepts within particular issue areas. The programme provides students with a set of analytical skills and knowledge that will allow them to think, talk and write critically about contemporary international issues, as well as a firm foundation for further study. Programme outline The programme is built around a core module –Theories of International Relations – which provides a point of entry to the module options listed below. In addition to the core modules, students choose three other modules. You will also independently research and write a dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic of your choice. Each individual student is assigned a personal supervisor to give advice and assistance for this part of the programme. Core modules • Theories of International Relations (30 credits) • Dissertation (60 credits) Optional modules include Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development • International Security: War and Peace in a Global Context • International Public Management •

Globalisation and International Relations • Issues in Democratisation • Migrants, Diasporas and Law 1 • Typologies and Theories of Migration 2 • Ideas and Power in Spanish America 1512-Now • Policy Analysis for the Developing World Assessment The core module is assessed by unseen written test and coursework. Some module options are assessed by written coursework only, while others have an exam.You will also prepare an independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic of your choice. Each individual student will be assigned a personal supervisor to give advice and assistance for this part of the programme.

MSc Public Policy This MSc is designed to provide you with an advanced theoretical and practical understanding of policy formation and implementation to Masters degree level. The programme is focused around current debates on policy-making, and public management in both developed and developing countries. • What is the appropriate relationship between the public and private sectors? • What is the significance of ‘partnership’ and the ‘new public management’ in the design and delivery of services? • How are policy decisions made and implemented? • How can public policy deal with issues of cultural diversity and value conflict?

Programme outline The programme draws on the wide expertise of staff members from across the department. You will take the core module in Theories of the Policy-Making Process. You will also take three further modules from the options listed below. You will also prepare an independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a public policy topic of your choice. Each individual student will be assigned a personal supervisor to give advice and assistance for this part of the programme. Core modules • Theories of Policy-Making Process (30 credits) • Dissertation (60 credits) Module options include: • International Public Management • Policy Analysis for the Developing World • Implementation and Evaluation • Case Studies in British Policy Making • Typologies and Theories of Migration 2 • Migrants, Diasporas and Law 1 • Housing, Health and Education in a Metropolitan Environment • Issues in Democratisation • Globalisation and International Political Economy of Development • International Security: War and Peace in a Global Context Assessment Core and optional modules are assessed by a combination of unseen written examination and coursework. You will also prepare an independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic of your choice. Each individual student will be assigned a personal supervisor to give advice and assistance for this part of the programme.

These are the sorts of questions that you will explore in both theoretical and practical terms. If you wish to work at the interface of service delivery and/or help shape the future policy agenda, either in a developed or developing country context, then this programme is designed with your interests in mind. This programme is for recent graduates looking for transferable skills relevant to the public, voluntary or private consultancy sectors as well as practitioners looking for enhanced skills and knowledge in public management

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MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Gastroenterology The Centre for Gastroenterology is one of the largest academic departments in the UK and includes professors in GI genetics, nutrition, paediatrics, surgery, neurogastroenterology, clinical gastroenterology. The MSc in Gastroenterology is designed as a curriculum in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition for new entrants into these fields and as an update and extension for those already in it. The programme provides clinicians with theoretical and clinically applied aspects of their discipline with a focus on the relevant basic sciences and research techniques. It is aimed at clinicians wishing to gain strong knowledge of the sciences underpinning the clinical diseases and their management. The programme includes the ‘taught programme’ from October until April and the projects from April until submission in August. Those undertaking the Diploma will complete only the taught programme. The Centre for Gastroenterology has two endoscopy training simulators and so training in endoscopy on these simulators is provided throughout the year. This will provide basic skills of endoscopy and enhances future training in patients. As a programme based in a large clinical department there are opportunities to observe clinical meetings, audit and occasional clinics or endoscopy sessions in the latter part of the programme. Other opportunities: there are limited opportunities to stay for a maximum of one year after the MSc for a clinical attachment within the Centre for Gastroenterology. Successful completion of the MSc is required. Additional fees apply and places are very limited in numbers. Please indicate on the application form if you are interested in continuing with these opportunities. For selected highachieving students there are also

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opportunities to stay in the Centre as clinical research fellows studying for higher degrees (MD(Res) or PhD). Programme outline The taught programme is organised into six modules. Module 1 and 2: The Scientific Basis of GI Diseases Module 3: Liver and Pancreatic diseases Module 4: Adult GI Diseases I: Upper GI and IBD Module 5: Adult GI Diseases II: Lower GI, Neurogastroenterology, Nutrition Module 6: Paediatric and Adolescent Gastroenterology Assessment 1 ‘Taught programme’ • Continual Assessment (for example written Essays (up to six)) comprising 20 per cent of the total mark for the MSc • Two three hour written exams in April (45 per cent). 2 Project • Written dissertation (25 per cent) • Oral viva (September) (10 per cent). To be awarded the MSc requires passing both the ‘taught programme’ and the project. To be awarded the Diploma requires passing the ‘taught programme’ alone. Entry requirements Minimum requirements for applications to the programme are MB BS or basic medical degree from universities recognised by the University of London and an IELTS score of 6.5. All students are interviewed by a senior member of the programme before being accepted to ensure they are suitable for the programme and the programme is suitable for them.

Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Clinical Sciences This programme offers dental graduates a comprehensive grounding in five key training areas: basic sciences and their application to modern day dental practice, principles of clinical issues in dentistry, principles of communication skills, principles of professionalism and principles of management and leadership. This programme aims to recognise previous professional experience and to augment and develop that experience. Two pathways are available. Both provide strong foundations for continuing postgraduate study. Students wishing to undertake the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties professional examinations (MJDF) are recommended to apply for the core pathway. The enhanced pathway is recommended for those students seeking both Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties professional examinations (MJDF) and the overseas Registration Examination (ORE) or possible progression to a clinical MSc or MClinDent programme. Programme outline The syllabus is taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials and symposia. Communication and IT skills are developed through weekly journal club reports and presentations on dental and clinical governance topics. Students will be tutored in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and Structured Clinical Reasoning (SCR) exams using the facilities in the newly equipped state-of-the-art Dental skills laboratory All students will observe current UK dental practice via clinics in Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontology, Paediatric dentistry, Orthodontics, Sedation and General Anaesthesia. They will practice taking radiographs using phantom heads. The enhanced pathway offers students greater emphasis on clinical skills development, using phantom head and teeth. Students will prepare and continuously update a Professional Development Portfolio for gathering evidence on lectures, tutorials,

clinics, self study and self reflection sessions. Upon completion of the programme, students will attain certificates in core skills, required for continuing professional development (CPD). Assessment Students are continuously assessed through written multiple-choice papers in single-best answer (SBA) and extended matching questions (EMQ) format. The final examination will include two written papers, an OSCE and SCR exam. An audit project and clinical case presentation will also form part of the final programme assessment. Entry requirements Applicants should have a recognised degree in Dentistry from an approved University and 12 months post qualification experience. MSc in Dental Public Health For dentists and other graduates wishing to pursue a career in dental public health, oral epidemiology and health promotion in either service or university settings, this programme offers supervised experience in the theory and practice of dental public health and the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills. It can contribute to a three year specialist training programme in Dental Public Health. Completion offers eligibility to enter the Diploma in Dental Public Health examination of the Royal College of Surgeons (England). Programme outline The programme includes timetabled seminars, personal study and supervised research. All taught modules are considered core modules, although you have considerable choice when selecting a research topic. The taught modules’ (Science of Dental Public Health I and II, Skills of Dental Public Health I and II) content includes: • Oral health needs and demands assessment, including critically evaluating the dental literature, preparing scientific reports, familiarity with indices and determinants of oral disease, epidemiological principles and information sources.

• Information technology, including computer skills in data analysis, analysing epidemiological data and competencies in common computer software packages

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine

• Service planning and evaluation, including resource allocation, measuring service quality and conducting audits

This internationally renowned programme is open to doctors and physiotherapists. The programme is based on the philosophy of total care for the athlete and the promotion of physical activity in the general population. It is unique in the UK for the delivery of integrated academic and practical tuition. Based on the main Mile End Campus, the maximum intake is 30 students. Working in sport is a largely practical discipline and the emphasis on the programme is for regular clinical experience. Programme participants benefit from regular contact with members of the Centre as well as visiting clinicians and lecturers who are experienced sport medicine specialists. The Centre is ideally situated on the same campus as the sports injury, physiotherapy, podiatry and the interdisciplinary combined sports clinics. Additionally you will have the opportunity to attend recognised external clinics around London, as well as the chance to attend sporting events and visits to national centres of excellence where possible. Many of our alumni now work in both professional and amateur sport, 14 worked at Athens 2004 Olympic Games, and the Centre was involved for the bid for London 2012 Olympic Games.

• Promoting oral health, including the principles, methods and limitations of prevention and oral health promotion, health determinants and preventive strategies • Research methodologies, both social science and clinical, and the application of scientific principles to research. Students are encouraged to develop appropriate key written, oral, group work and time management skills. Assessment The assessment procedures are: • Two written papers, in which three questions will be answered on each paper from a choice of six, with a weighting of 45 per cent towards the final grade • A project report, normally up to 20,000 words total excluding references and appendices, with a weighting of 30 per cent towards the final grade • A viva voce, in which the candidate may encounter questions from any part of the syllabus, with a weighting of 10 per cent towards the final grade • Two coursework assignments. A planning exercise requires students to produce an appropriate oral health plan using data supplied. A critical review of a published paper requires using criteria appropriate to any type of epidemiology. The coursework has a weighting of 15 per cent towards the final grade. Entry requirements We acknowledge professional practice gained from a wide variety of relevant backgrounds, requiring a minimum of two year’s post qualification full-time experience in addition to having a recognised degree.

Programme outline MSc Eight taught modules plus a research project (equivalent to four modules) Diploma Eight taught modules • Semester 1: September – December (12 weeks) five modules available • Semester 2: January – March (12 weeks) five modules available • MSc Research project: December – September Clinics: compulsory attendance of 32 clinics

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Modules Sports Injury Assessment I – core for physiotherapists/doctors • Sports Injury Assessment II – core for doctors • Sports Injury Treatment – core for physiotherapists • Sports Injury Rehabilitation – core for physiotherapists • Exercise as a Health Tool • Podiatry and Biomechanics • Medical Problems in Sport • Exercise Physiology and Team Medicine – core for doctors • Injection of the Spine and Appendicular Skeleton • Research Methods core for physiotherapists/doctors Assessment Taught modules are assessed by a variety of written exams, coursework and clinical exams. All are weighted in varying degrees, the dissertation accounts for one third of the total marks. Entry requirements Doctors and physiotherapists with at least one year’s postgraduate relevant clinical experience. Current involvement with sport would be an advantage. Physiotherapists with overseas qualifications must be registered with the Health Professions Council.

MSc Advanced Methods in Computer Science (specialist) This MSc programme offers a broad range of advanced study options, with modules taken from a variety of application areas. It is multidisciplinary and, in addition to computer science, you may choose options involving aspects of cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and sociology. The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers depending on your selection of modules studied. Typical jobs after graduation include advanced programmer, software development and support, software engineer, product designer/developer, systems analyst, interface/ interaction designer, database developer, and other specialist employment based on your selected study areas. Programme outline Core modules Research Methods (double module) • MSc Project Module options include: Advanced Database Systems and Technologies • Advanced Program Design (in Java) • Algorithms and Complexity • C++ for Image Processing • Computability • Computational Genomics • Computer Vision and Neural Networks • Design for Human Interaction • Distributed Systems and Security • Entrepreneurship in Information Technology • Foundations for Information Retrieval • High Performance Computing • Interactive Systems Design • Multimedia Systems • Software Risk Assessment • Special Topics in Information Retrieval • Specification and Verification • Techniques in Computer Vision • The Semantic Web • XML and Structured Information Please note that module availability is subject to change.

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Assessment The Research Methods modules are assessed through coursework alone. All other taught modules are examined through a combination of coursework and written examinations taken in May/June. The MSc Project is assessed by written dissertation and an oral examination in September. Entry requirements You should possess a good honours degree with a substantial computer science component (at least half) or equivalent industrial experience. You should also have good programming skills for undertaking the practical elements of the programme.

MSc Computing and Information Systems (generalist) This MSc is an intensive one-year generalist programme for highly-motivated graduates with a good honours degree, but with little prior experience of computer science. You will develop theoretical and practical skills in computing and information systems development. The programme includes modules which introduce core aspects of computing, including a double module in object-oriented programming (using Java), plus modules covering Systems Analysis and Software Engineering – essential for anyone seeking a career in Information Systems development. The core modules are supplemented by optional specialist modules covering a broad range of subjects relevant to the software industry, such as Network Programming, Business Information Systems and Graphical User Interface design. Your project work will typically involve the design and implementation of a significant piece of software within your chosen specialism. Projects undertaken for external organisations are encouraged. The programme opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the IT industry, commerce and academia, with graduates taking up posts as software designers and engineers, product or systems programmers, database developers, network engineers, analysts or consultants.

Programme outline Core modules Database Systems • Java Programming (double module) • Software Engineering (double module) • Systems Analysis • MSc Project Module options include: Network Programming • Business Information Systems • Computational Genomics • Entrepreneurship in Information Technology • Graphical User Interface Design • Interaction Design • Software Risk Assessment Please note module availability is subject to change. Assessment The taught modules are examined through a combination of assessed coursework and written examinations taken in May/June. The MSc Project is assessed by written dissertation and an oral examination in September. Entry requirements A first degree in a subject not related to computer science, or a degree with less than 50 per cent of the modules in computer science subjects. We also need evidence of mathematical ability and that you have completed an individual project as proof of your ability to study independently.

MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems The MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems is an interdisciplinary degree addressing the scientific, engineering and technical aspects of global concerns about the availability of energy sources, sustainability of these sources through exploitation of new technologies or preservation of existing sources, and environmental concerns. The impetus to specialise in this area stems from the large projected increases in global population and energy demand and is underscored by the need for new workable global supplies of affordable sustainable energy. These concerns elevate this energy need as perhaps the greatest single challenge facing the world in the Twenty-First Century. The current acute nature of the challenge results from the confluence of concerns about energy supply and demand, security, and the effects of energy production and use on the environment. As a result there is an increasing demand for postgraduates specialising in this field. This programme will provide you with unique expertise in the fundamentals of energy and the environment. Specialist modules provide knowledge and understanding of existing technologies as well as the ability to contribute to the design and development of new technologies and devices in this field, to develop new technologies to extract energy from diverse energy sources and to use existing and design new energy conversion devices as necessary. Programme outline The programme includes two to four core modules, four to six module options and a research project. Core modules: Advanced Environmental Engineering • Research Methods and Experimental Techniques • Engineering Thermodynamics (depending on background) • Mathematical Methods (depending on background) • Research Project (four modules)

Module options may include: Renewable Energy Engineering • Renewable Energy Materials • Sustainable Energy Economics • Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer • Combustion Concepts and Modelling • Advanced Propulsion • Piston Engines and Analysis • Advanced CFD • Advanced Aerodynamics Assessment The methods of assessment include coursework and formal examinations. Many modules will include continuous assessment and some or all of the work during the module will count towards the final mark. The Research Project will be conducted under close supervision during the summer term and is evaluated by thesis, presentation and viva examination. Entry requirements degree in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics or equivalent.

MSc in Mathematics The MSc in Mathematics gives an in-depth training in advanced mathematics to students who have already obtained a first degree with substantial mathematical content. Students successfully completing the MSc will acquire specialist knowledge in their chosen areas of mathematics, and the MSc is an excellent preparation for those who are considering pursuing research in mathematics. The main areas of mathematics that may be pursued within this MSc are pure mathematics (especially algebra and combinatorics), dynamical systems, probability and statistics, and astronomy. The MSc programme is very flexible, and in consultation with your adviser you may choose modules in different areas or specialise in one.

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Programme outline You will normally take eight modules in total, with one module typically comprising 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials given during a twelve-week semester. In addition to the MSc modules offered at Queen Mary, you can also choose from an extremely wide range of advanced mathematics modules offered at other Colleges of the University of London. During the summer period, supervised by an academic member of staff, you are required to complete a dissertation, working largely independently in an advanced topic in mathematics. For details of modules typically offered, see www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/ postgraduate/msc/ modules.shtml Assessment Examinations are held between May and early June on the modules taken. Dissertations are evaluated in September. Successful completion of the MSc programme will result in the award of the degree of MSc in Mathematics (possibly with Merit or with Distinction). Entry requirements The normal entry requirement for the MSc in Mathematics is the equivalent of a British first or good upper second class honours degree in mathematics, or in mathematics with another subject, such as statistics, philosophy, physics or computing. In addition, the undergraduate modules you have taken must provide sufficient background to enable you to take an appropriate selection of our MSc modules.

MSc and Diploma in Astrophysics Recent observational and theoretical advances have led to significant leaps in our understanding of the universe and its constituents. These programmes are unique in the UK in the scope of material covered. They offer the opportunity for students with a variety of backgrounds and interests to study a broad range of advanced topics in modern astrophysics. You will have the opportunity to learn about these recent fascinating

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discoveries, while being taught by researchers in the Astronomy Unit who are leaders in their fields. For many students who progress to the MSc from their undergraduate degree, the programme provides a useful stepping-stone to research work. Part-time students include teachers and other professionals who wish to upgrade their qualifications, or those who are studying for their own interest. Programme outline In both programmes you take eight taught modules. For the details of the modules typically offered (subject to some changes) see: www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate /msc/#astro These programmes also allow some flexibility with the choice of the modules from related disciplines, subject to the agreement of the programme director. For the MSc you are also required to complete a written project on an advanced topic in Astrophysics. Assessment For the MSc, you are required to satisfy the examiners in modules with a total of 180 credits, 120 of which are for taught modules and 60 for the written dissertation. Diploma students are required to satisfy the examiners in modules with a total of 120 credits, but do not submit a dissertation. Entry requirements For the MSc and Diploma a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) is required in physics, applied mathematics or astrophysics/ astronomy. The Postgraduate Certificate in Astronomy and Astrophysics may also qualify you for entry on to the MSc.

MSc in Physics (EuroMasters) Two years full-time (Subject to approval) The aim of the programme is to deepen understanding of a chosen branch of contemporary physics or astrophysics, covering advanced concepts and techniques, leaving you well prepared for further doctoral level study and research. The programme will also enable you to develop skills transferable to a wide range of other careers. The MSc in Physics is designed to provide a postgraduate

award, with 120 ECTS credits, which will allow you to enter doctoral level programmes in other European countries. The programme will leave you well prepared for further doctoral level study and research, particularly in other European countries. The programme covers advanced concepts and techniques in either astrophysics or an area of physics. The combination of advanced taught programmes and an extended research training project will allow you to gain a deep understanding of your chosen area of physics or astrophysics. The MSc in Physics is an initiative of the South East Physics Network (SEPnet). The consortium institutions each offer programmes, which are mutually compatible. This allows you to have the possibility of transferring to a partner institution for the second year (see www.sepnet.ac.uk/). Programme outline Year 1: Either eight modules from the Intercollegiate MSci fourth year or eight taught modules of the MSc Astrophysics (please see page 351) Year 2: either 8 modules from the MSc Astrophysics (please see page 351) or an extended researchtraining project, including appropriate taught material and training, and the production of a dissertation. Assessment Assessment will be by examination, and in some modules with a coursework component, for taught programmes. The research-training project is assessed by written dissertation. Lab work may be required for some modules and/or projects. Entry requirements Entry to the Programme requires a minimum of an upper second honours degree at Bachelors level in Physics, or its equivalent. Direct entry to the second year of the Programme requires students to have achieved the equivalent of a Postgraduate Diploma in Physics at a SEPnet partner. Entry to either year is subject to availability of appropriate courses and/or projects and the suitability of the applicant for the intended programme.

Research degrees of interest to Russian students

MPhil and PhD All of Queen Mary’s academic departments offer research degree programmes. Undertaking an MPhil or a PhD will enable you to make an original and significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in your chosen subject area. The wide variety of research interests of individual academic staff, and a description of the College’s main research areas, can be found under the departmental entries. Two distinct research degrees are offered: the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Both degrees are awarded following a supervised individual research programme presented as a thesis for examination. A PhD thesis is a more substantial academic undertaking than an MPhil and generally takes longer to complete.

MA/MSc by Research Some departments also offer an MA/MSc by Research. School of Business and Management The School has a strong research focus and has quickly established itself as a centre of excellence for research, attracting a solid core of international scholars with world-class reputations and a diverse range of interests. Academic staff also undertake consultancy activities internationally. Research is currently focused in six areas: • Globalisation • Equality and Diversity • Innovation, Networks and Knowledge • Business History • Communications, Discourse and Narratives • Education The School has two Research Centres: The Centre for Globalisation Research (CGR) aims to be a leading academic centre for research on globalisation. Its research, dissemination and user engagement activities are structured around three

Research Programmes, linked by the common theme of the analysis of globalisation: • Economic Systems and Development • Knowledge, Organisation and Social Networks • Multinationals It is a multidisciplinary project with its fellows and associates being drawn from the fields of economics, history, law, management, politics and sociology. The Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity (CRED) is at the leading edge of equality and diversity research nationally and internationally. The research is focused on employment relations policies and practices, global diversity management, labour force and sectoral studies, migration, professional and low paid work, career studies, marketing and organisational aspects of equality and diversity and draws on the intersecting nature of inequalities including gender, ethnicity, religion, age and class. The Centre has received in excess of £750,000 in grants from European and UK bodies and has built strong alliances with international universities and institutions. School of Economics and Finance The School of Economics and Finance is one of the top Economics School in the UK. We are committed to excellence in research and teaching, and combine an international reputation with a friendly and informal atmosphere for both staff and students. Research strengths Queen Mary has been a school of the University of London since 1907, with Economics taught since 1965. Over time, the Department has developed a reputation for effective, serious study, and creative research. The aim of the Department’s graduate programme is to produce fully trained professional economists. We are proud of our outcome: former students have carved out successful careers in academia, industry, finance, the civil service and other areas of the public sector, both in the UK and on the international stage, in organisations

such as the International Monetary Fund and foreign Central Banks. The operation and achievements of the graduate programme are closely linked to the range and depth of research activities in the Department. To date we have more than 500 undergraduate students, about 200 postgraduate students and 40 academic researchers in the staff. We have great expertise in three areas of economics: Economic Theory, Econometrics and Finance, and Applied Economics. We have been able to publish outcomes from our research in virtually all the top journals in the field. These include The American Economic Review, Annals of Statistics, Econometrica, Econometric Theory, The Review of Economic Studies, The Journal of Banking and Finance, The Economic Journal, The European Economic Review, The Journal of Finance, The Journal of Econometrics, The International Economic Review, The Journal of Economic Theory, The Journal of Public Economics, Economic Theory, Economics Letters, The Journal of Applied Econometrics, The Journal of the European Economic Association and the Rand Journal of Economics. Our research strengths have made it easy to develop close collaboration with a number of governmental and nongovernmental agencies providing further opportunities for those wishing to undertake research with these organisations. Research quality indicators The Research Assessment Exercise In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, the Department of Economics was rated 5th in the UK (Times Higher Education), an outstanding result that confirms the calibre of our academic staff and the high quality of our work.

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Projects, funding, research grants and awards The Department has undergone a very significant refurbishment programme, completed in 2008, and now has state-ofthe-art computing and teaching facilities. Further, in an effort to improve our students’ experience, we are providing them with a very significant financial support package. Moreover, many of our staff have recently been recipients of academic grants coming to a total of over one million pounds per year and/or have provided consultancy and advisory services to financial institutions such as the UK and Italian Treasury and the Bank of England. School of Law The Queen Mary School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research, thanks to our internationally recognised staff, many of whom act as advisors to governments, industry and NGOs both nationally and internationally. Along with contributions from distinguished visiting academics and practitioners, our postgraduate students are able to benefit from a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, conveniently located in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn, near to numerous law firms, chambers and the Courts of European Justice. The Department of Law research strengths www.law.qmul.ac.uk The Department of Law conducts an extensive range of teaching and research activities. National and international institutions, governments, industry and the legal professions make use of the expertise of the Department of Law. The Department of Law has particular expertise in the areas of public international law; international human rights; public law; European Union law; criminology, class law, legal theory and legal history; equity, trusts and property law; healthcare law; comparative law; immigration, asylum and rights of ethnic minorities; company and commercial law; labour law, competition law; criminal law and environmental law.

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies research strengths www.ccls.edu The CCLS was created in 1980 by Professor Sir Roy Goode CBE QC to develop a body of knowledge and skills in the areas of commercial law, which is used by governments, public bodies, international financial institutions, NGOs, the legal professions and industry and commerce. CCLS has particular strengths in arbitration, banking and finance law, comparative and commercial law, intellectual property, economic regulation, international business law, law and development, mediation, computer and communications law, EU financial law and tax law. The School of Law at Queen Mary offers postgraduate research and teaching activities to over 600 students from all over the world. The School of Law, comprising the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), has over 60 full-time members of academic staff, which makes us one of the largest Law Schools in the country, teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates. It also provides access to a wide range of specialist institutions, visiting fellows and practitioners who contribute their expertise to educational programmes that blend academic issues with practical skills. Government, public bodies, overseas institutions, the legal profession, industry and commerce all consult and utilise the experience, knowledge and skills of the School’s staff. Research quality indicators The Research Assessment Exercise The results of the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE2008) confirm Queen Mary Law School's position as one of the country's leading legal research institutions. The Law School has consolidated its position as being ranked 7th in England, based on 60 per cent of its research activity classed as world-leading (4*) (highest score possible) or internationally excellent (3*). The independent assessment of research quality takes into account the quality of research outputs, research environment and esteem indicators.

Philosophy Queen Mary boasts world-class research and teaching in philosophy, with pioneering work in such topics as: logic, political philosophy, legal philosophy, moral philosophy, aesthetics, literary criticism, theory of history, philosophy of science, medical ethics, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of language, intellectual history, Medieval and Renaissance thought, early modernism, the Enlightenment, German idealism, phenomenology, existentialism, philosophy of the mind, sociology, psychoanalysis, human rights, feminism, race theory, post-colonial theory, post-structuralism, queer theory, deconstructionism and post-modernism. Research strengths Philosophy at Queen Mary is pluralist, interdisciplinary and refuses to divorce philosophy from other disciplines. When appropriate, students receive supervision from staff in more than one department. The Philosophy programme is fast becoming one of the key forums for co-operation and exchange of ideas among staff from a variety of departments. That synthesis is crucial in encouraging students to interact with staff and fellow students within a broad range of disciplines. Although there are currently no taught programmes, individual PhD supervision, sometimes across participating departments, can be arranged. School of Politics The Department of Politics at Queen Mary is committed to excellence in teaching and research in both Political Studies and International Relations. We have scored highly in both teaching and research assessments, and are proud of our commitment to our postgraduates. We have particular strengths in the following areas: • International Politics • Political Theory • Government • Public Policy • Parties, Elections and Communication • Nationalism and Ethnicity

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The Research Assessment Exercise The Department is committed to research excellence as the underpinning of all our academic activities and aims to continue to enhance its position, both nationally and internationally. The department envisages creating and sustaining a supportive and stimulating research environment while at the same time striving for continued – and enhanced – research excellence. The Department’s submission in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise was considerably stronger – notably an increase from 14.25 to 19.5 research active staff submitted in 2008, and a significant increase in the quantity and quality of publications submitted. Among Politics departments, the department is now tied 19th (with Birkbeck, Birmingham and St Andrews), putting us in the top third of Politics departments. Research areas • Conflict Management and Regime Transition • Environmental Policy and Urban Planning • International Relations • Nationalism • Political Communication and Media Policy

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is a leading medical and dental school that offers international levels of excellence in research and teaching. This was confirmed by the outstanding results for Barts and The London in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The RAE placed us in the top five research-active medical and dental schools in England, along with Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College and University College London and top in London. The School is organised into six institutes, each containing a series of research centres. • Institute of Cancer • Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science • Institute of Dentistry • Institute of Health Sciences Education • William Harvey Research Institute • Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine

The School has almost 1,000 members of staff, consisting of over 650 academics and around 350 support staff. The School’s total annual turnover is approximately £86 million of which over £40 million is competitively awarded external research income additional to that received from HEFCE, placing Barts and The London in the top tier of research active medical and dental schools. Research is focused on: cancer • cardiovascular • dentistry • inflammation • endocrinology/metabolism • immunology and infectious diseases • skin disease • genomics • neuroscience • gastroenterology • epidemiology • public health and primary care The School is nationally and internationally recognised for research in these areas. Its fundamental mission, with its partner NHS Trusts, and other linked organisations, such as CR-UK, is to ensure that that the best possible clinical service is underpinned by the very latest developments in scientific and clinical teaching, training and research.

According to rankings published in the Times Higher Education, Barts and The London scored consistently in the top five:

• Political Theory and Thought • Politics of Democratisation • Politics of the Middle East • Public Policy and Political Economy • UK Politics

• Dentistry was ranked 1st equal and 2nd overall out of 14 UK dental schools. • In Cancer, we were ranked 3rd out of 14 andjoint 5th in the UK overall • Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, was ranked joint 1st and was joint 7th overall out of 28, • The Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, returned in Epidemiology and Public Health, was 2nd out of 21 and 3rd overall in UK • In Health Services Research, we were ranked 4th overall out of 28 • The William Harvey Research Institute was ranked 3rd and 4th overall out of 13

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Fees and Scholarships

Undertaking a degree programme over a number of years involves careful financial planning. During this period prices are likely to rise and youmust allow for this when planning your finances. Students' costs comprise tuition fees and living costs. For an up to date list of course fees please refer to: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/feesfinance/ Students who pay their entire tuition fee at enrolment will receive a 2% discount on their total tuition fee.

Living Expenses

Fees for 2010 entry Presessional courses 4-week presessional English language programme (tuition only)

£1,200

Foundation courses International Foundation Course (Social Sciences)

£9,000

International Science and Engineering Foundation Programme

£9,600

Undergraduate courses Arts based Courses

£10,250

Courses in School of Law, School of Business Management, Department of Economics

£10,650

Laboratory-based Courses

£12,500

The UK Borders Agency recommend that you allow GBP 9,600 living expenses for one academic year in London. This includes:

Medicine Years 1 and 2

£15,810

Medicine Years 3 and 5

£25,215

Single Semester associates (Study Abroad)

£4,750

A more detailed budget can be found on our Advice and Counselling service web pages: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/international/mone y/planning

Full year associate (Study Abroad)

£9,500

Campus English

£1,500

Academic Campus English (September Start)

£3,500

Postgraduate taught courses Like all capital cities London can be expensive but if you are careful, you can find ways of living cheaply. There are numerous student discounts available (including travel) and there are many cultural, musical, theatrical events that are free. Students enrolled at Queen Mary, University of London automatically become a member of the University of London Students’ Union (ULU), which gives them discounts on many everyday expenses. Queen Mary is also a member of International Students’ House (www.ish.org.uk). ISH provides a number of discounted sporting, travel, cultural and social opportunities and events for international students across the UK.

Arts/Classroom based courses Courses

£10,650

Laboratory-based Courses

£12,600

Exceptions to the above: MSc Accounting and Finance

£13,000

MSc Investment and Finance

£13,000

Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

£11,000

MSc Banking and Finance

£13,000

MSc Management and Organisational Innovation

£13,000

MSc International Financial Management

£13,000

MSc International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations £13,000 MSc Marketing

£13,000

Ma International Relations

£11,600

MSc Physics (EuroMasters)

£12,500

MSc Law and Finance

£13,000

MSc Management of Intellectual Property

£11,500

LLM

£13,000

MSc Finance and Economics (or Econometrics)

£11,000

Postgraduate Research Courses

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Arts Courses

£10,500

Laboratory Based Programmes

£12,000

Research in Law

£12,000

Queen Mary Scholarships We constantly seek students of the highest quality, and, in recognition of the important investment that international students are making in their education, we are pleased to offer a range of scholarships in the following departments to reward outstanding academic achievement: Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Engineering and Materials, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Economics, Law, History, Languages Linguistics and Film, English and Drama, and Geography. As this information changes from year to year, the most up to date information on scholarships, eligibility and how to apply can be found at: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ scholarships

Aside from Queen Mary funded scholarships, there are a number of externally funded scholarships available for Russian students. The best known is: British Council administered Chevening Scholarships â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.chevening.com. Application deadline is usually December for September entry the following year. Most departments also seek excellent PhD candidates and funding opportunities are available, particularly for students that have done well in their MSc degrees. For further information, please contact the relevant department directly.

Part-time Employment Most international students can work parttime during their studies. Whether or not you can work will depend on the conditions written on the UK immigration sticker or stamp in your passport. International students can work up to 20 hours a week during term-time, and full-time during College vacations. College vacations are the Christmas and Easter breaks, and during the summer if you are studying on an undergraduate course. The Careers Service at Queen Mary provides details of many part time work opportunities both within the university and off campus. You can find out more about vacancies and Queen Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s careers service online at: www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/index.shtml

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Living at Queen Mary

Location Queen Mary is the only University of London College to have an integrated teaching, research and residential campus in central London. Getting to other parts of London from the main Mile End campus is easy with two underground stations within five minutes walk. The closest airport is City, a twenty minute taxi ride away and all of London’s major international airports (Heathrow and Gatwick) can be reached in an hour. The College’s other campuses are all in central London: at Charterhouse Square and Barts Hospital; in Whitechapel, home to the Will Alsop Blizard Building, the largest open plan laboratories in Europe; and Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the School of Law building in the heart of ‘legal London’. How to find us: www.qmul.ac.uk/about/campus

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Facilities The College has invested heavily in new buildings and upgrading existing facilities and boasts excellent academic, housing and social facilities on campus. The most recent additions to the campus are the new fitness centre, the Blizard Building and our student village overlooking Regent’s Canal. The village contains residences, a shop, a launderette, student union, Starbucks, Costa Coffee and restaurants. A central focus on the campus is the modern, award-winning library which has study space for a thousand students. Students also have access to the collections of the University of London library. All students have free access to email and the Internet. Workstations can be found throughout the College and many of the rooms in the student village offer an intranet connection point. Depending on your subject, you may find that some teaching takes place in laboratories or other practical facilities such as studios, editing suites and IT labs. Our facilities here at Queen Mary are excellent. For more information: www.qmul.ac.uk/qmlearning/teaching/ department/

Features of our ensuite and non-ensuite bedrooms: • All bedrooms are carpeted and are equipped with a single bed, wardrobe, bookshelves, desk, chair and storage space • Computer data connections (except in the smaller Student Houses) • Communal kitchens for 3-11 students that are fully equipped with refrigerators/freezers, cookers, microwave ovens (six person or over flats only), washing up facilities, storage cupboards,food preparation surfaces and dining areas • A personal refrigerator is provided in all of the ensuite bedrooms at Mile End, Dawson Hall and Floyer House • Basic insurance up to £ 3,000 • Launderettes situated in, or close to all residences • Shop, café bar, 200 seat restaurant, central reception and security office (which is manned on a 24 hour a day basis) at the Mile End Campus In addition to our own halls of residence, Queen Mary has an allocation of approximately 220 places reserved in

University of London inter-collegiate halls for first year undergraduates and first year postgraduates, full year associates, IFC and SEFP students. Located in Central London close to its popular cinemas, theatres and museums, these halls offer the opportunity to meet students from other Colleges of the University of London. These halls are centrally located and may suit students studying at Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Charterhouse Square, whilst being easily commutable to Mile End and Whitechapel campuses. There is no requirement for students to live in Queen Mary accommodation, and in fact, many of our students do live elsewhere – sometimes with family or friends. There is a wide range of private accommodation available with varying facilities and costs in the East London area. Our Residences Office can provide advice and guidance on all aspects of renting in the private sector. The Office also offers lists of rooms/flats/houses and a contract reading service. You are advised that you should be in the UK before you begin your search, as private accommodation must be inspected and cannot be pre booked from overseas. For more information: www.qmul.ac.uk/residences

Accommodation The College provides a range of accommodation options including modern fully catered and self–catered rooms. 2,000 rooms are on, or are a short walk from, the campus. Students are able to apply for a place in accommodation as soon as they have an offer of a place from Queen Mary. The majority of our rooms are single occupancy, although we do have some provision for families.

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Student Life: Student Union, Sports and Societies

Student Union At Queen Mary, we know how important it is for you to feel at home and to make the most of your student experience. Our students have the best of both worlds – on the one hand, experiencing life in one of the world’s most exciting cities and on the other, benefiting from the lively community feel of campus life. Queen Mary's Students' Union is located on the main Mile End campus. It is one of the most active unions in the University of London and forms an important part of College life. Other facilities include squash courts, a multipurpose sports hall and approximately 75 clubs and societies (including sports). We also have a very active volunteering programme. Popular annual events on campus include the Freshers' Ball, Rag Week and the Summer Ball. For more information see: www.qmsu.org/ In addition to the work of the Students’ Union, our residences team also organise events throughout the year. Using social club subscriptions, wardens arrange: a Christmas Party; Cinema Nights; Inter-Halls Soccer Club; Music Nights; the Sunday Club - exploring London for free; and a Summer Jam.

Sports Taking part in sport at university is a great way to keep fit, make friends and generally have a good time. Queen Mary Students’ Union has over 50 sports clubs ranging from Aikido to Rugby, Fencing to Rowing.The Students’ Union has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, so in addition to the sports hall and squash courts, there’s a brand new Health and Fitness Centre, QMotion. QMotion is home to a whole host of gym equipment including a cardiovascular zone, a resistance zone, and free weights. You can use these facilities with the expert advice of fully trained gym instructors who will be on hand for pointers on training regimes and to instruct approximately 30 classes per week. We also offer classes such as yoga and pilates. Membership for the Health and Fitness Centre are at subsidised low rates for students. www.qmsu.org/qmotion

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Bars The Students’ Union runs a number of bars, the biggest of which is the recently refurbished Drapers Arms. A large investment has enabled the QMSU to offer a very high-quality social space. During the day it offers fresh coffee and juices, smoothies and a range of food options from healthy salads and wraps to more traditional bar food, as well as range of vegetarian options. In the evening it is a stylish bar with great faculties for showing live sport in high definition, and transforms into a nightclub with state-of-the¬art light and sound systems. Our entertainments programme aims to please everyone with a range of events including typical student ‘cheese’ nights, r’n’b, alternative/indie, live music and cinema.

Clubs, societies and the community The Union is not just about entertainment and commercial services. It’s an excellent starting point to meet people, make friends and learn new skills. We fund more than 100 clubs and societies, so whether your interest lies in sport, politics, history or conservation, the Union is the place to make it happen. Furthermore, through a variety of Student

Community Action projects such as working with children, the disabled and the homeless, Union members also have the opportunity to get involved with the local community via our accredited volunteering programme, Provide.

Special interest societies The Union offers a host of leisure activities to satisfy every taste and if your particular interest is not listed here, you can always start a society yourself. Societies include: Afro-Caribbean; Anime; Arabic; Arts; Bahai; Bengali; Buddhist; Business; Catholic; Chinese International; Christian Union; Computer Science; QM Conservatives; Cypriot; Debating; Economics; East London Health; Electronic; Engineering; Every Nation; Forensic; French; Geography; Hindu; Human Resources; Islamic; Jewish; Korean; Krishna Consciousness; Latino; Law; Literature; Mah Jong; Malaysian; Model United Nations; Music; Pakistani; Persian; Politics; Pool; PsiStar; Salsa; Science Fiction; Sikh; Russian; Singapore; Somali; Sri Lankan; St John's Ambulance; Theatre Company; Young Socialist and more. A full list can be found online at: www.qmsu.org

London

With 7 million inhabitants from all over the world, and 300 hundred languages spoken, London is one of the great global cities. Being a student here means that you are right at the centre of things, right as they happen. And you can enjoy a wide range of activities around the city for free. Galleries, museums and more The majority of galleries and museums in London offer free entry, with a discretionary donation. This means that you have access to such wonders as The British Museum, The National Gallery, The Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Britain, Tate Modern and many more. Short-term exhibitions may often have an entry charge, but you can enjoy the world-class permanent exhibitions at all these venues free of charge.

Walks London is full of surprises, and without doubt, is best experienced on foot. On the Tube or even on a bus, it’s difficult to get a sense of the shape of the city and you may miss unexpected sights and hidden corners. Several websites offer walking plans including www.tourcaster.com and www.bluebrolly.com Markets The major markets include Petticoat Lane, Portobello Road, Covent Garden (not strictly a market anymore, but still a great tourist attraction with buskers, street artists and stalls), The Columbia Road Flower Market, Borough Market, Camden Market and Spitalfields Market.

Food and eating out London’s many retaurants offer almost every type of food. Within five minutes walk of Queen Mary’s Mile End campus you will find Greek, Middle Eastern, Indian and Japanese restaurants. There are also many places to buy affordable food – from supermarkets and street markets nearby to more specialist shops. For example, you can find Bangladeshi foods and ingredients in and around Brick Lane and Spitalfields, Turkish in Walthamstow and Green Lanes, Vietnamese in Mare Street and Kingsland Road, West African in Dalston, Pakistani in Queen’s Road and Leyton, Portugese around Stockwell Road, Japanese in Ealing, Greek in Camberwell, Caribbean in Tottenham, Chinese in Poplar and Russian in Mayfair.

Music There is always live music in the capital, and often, there’s often a performance you can enjoy for free. For more information go to www.allinlondon.co.uk/whats-on for listings of free venues and events around the city. You can also check www.timeout.com/ london for the latest arts and entertainment listings.

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Welfare, support and health care

Russian Students at Queen Mary

Welfare and support

There are currently over 90 students from Russian at Queen Mary on a variety of courses.

The Advice and Counselling service at Queen Mary offers professional advice and support to international students throughout your time with us. Our areas of expertise include finance and funding, visa extension issues, advice on student immigration requirements and counselling support for personal/ emotional issues. We also organise a number of social activities throughout the year including a trip to Stonehenge for summer solstice. In last year’s i-graduate international student survey our Advice and Counselling Service was ranked 3rd in the UK (i-graduate 2007). www.studentevents.qmul.ac.uk As a member of the international community at Queen Mary, you will automatically have membership of International Students’ House (ISH). ISH offers a wide range of services to international students including an advice, travel, accommodation and extensive social programme. For details of these and other services please see the ISH website: www.ish.org.uk

Healthcare There is a Health Centre on campus where you can make appointments with local General Practitioners from the Globe Town Surgery Practice. You (and your family) are entitled to free medical treatment under the UK health service (NHS) if you are registered on a course lasting six months or more. If you coming to the UK for less than six months, you should make sure you have adequate medical insurance cover. You can find out more about Queen Mary’s Advice and Counselling service online at: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/

Graduate profiles Milana Ismukhametova, MA International Management Alumni, Currently Business Development Manager, Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers “After graduating from Moscow State Institute of International Relations, I decided to continue my education at Queen Mary because of the program, the name of the University and the importance of being part of University of London, as well as its central location. In particular, the MA in International Management helped me develop my team work skills and experience. I also made new friends from Italy, France, Spain, USA and Turkey. “After graduation, I completed a one year internship at IMShealth, a multinational marketing company in the pharmaceutical industry. As a Junior marketing Analyst, I worked with people from all over the world and learned from them. Now in Moscow, I am a Business Development Manager at the Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, whose members include 50 of the largest pharmaceutical companies. My work includes analysis of the market and industry trends. My international experience had definitely helped. “Everyone knows that student life is full of fun, but London it is more than just fun! It is a great cosmopolitan city, a bit rainy but charming. I really enjoyed living there, and having the chance to travel across Europe.”

Alexander Dolgov, LLM Banking and Finance Alumni, Currently Senior Associate, Allen & Overy Legal Services “Queen Mary was an obvious choice for me as its Centre for Commercial Law Studies is widely recognised in a variety of disciplines and has a number of prominent graduates in the Russian business community. In particular, I was attracted by its reputation for excellence in international financial and banking law. “I received a prestigious Chevening scholarship from the British Council, to study the LLM Banking and Finance programme, focusing on the legal aspects of international finance. The programme at Queen Mary not only met my most ambitious academic expectations, but also contained a great deal of practical information. Many outstanding practitioners contribute, delivering talks on a variety of industry-specific subjects. I enjoyed my time at Queen Mary immensely. The excellent professors, superb research facilities, convenient location and friendly administrative stuff, all made my experience exceptionally positive. “My LLM complements the law degree I received from the top Russian university Moscow State Institute of International Relations. It allowed me to improve my understanding of key legal concepts. On graduating, I joined London Law firm Allen & Overy and am currently a senior associate.”

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Careers for international students

International students are able to stay and work in the UK for two years after graduation under the post study work scheme (www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/). Over the years, many of our international graduates have gone on to successful careers in their chosen field both in the UK and overseas. By choosing to study in London, our students enhance their career prospects by gaining a diverse network of friends and contacts while developing their potential in a vibrant, creative and stimulating environment. As well as being the centre of governance in the UK, London is one of Europe’s principal business centres and one of the World’s truly global cities: Law – Five of the world’s six largest law firms have head quarters in London and one third of all the UK's practising solicitors are employed by companies based in London. 60% of large solicitor's firms (those with 26 partners or more) are in London. London is home to bodies that regulate and control the legal profession such as the Law Society, The Inns of Court and the General Council of the Bar. Business Management and Finance London is the World’s largest international banking centre with more overseas banks than any other city in the world. The London Stock Exchange is the largest foreign exchange market in the world, bigger than New York and Tokyo combined, and accounts for nearly a third of total world activity. There are almost 14,000 overseas-owned companies based in London from 92 countries. More than 300,000 people are employed in financial services in London and 75% of the Fortune 500 companies have London offices. Humanities and Media - London is home to the world’s largest PR agencies; seven of the top ten agencies worldwide have their corporate head quarters in London, raising combined revenues in excess of $3.5 billion. London is also home to one of the largest concentrations of national and international news outlets in the world. The Foreign Press Association is one of the oldest clubs for

foreign correspondents in the world. Media companies based in London include BskyB, BBC, ITV, CNN, MTV, Reuters, Associated Press, Disney, News International, Time Warner and Virgin. Science, Engineering and IT – London is Europe's IT and telecommunications capital as well as a city with an eminent history of scientific exploration and applied engineering. It is home to over 100 biotechnology companies, five internationally renowned medical schools, 1,300 biomedical researchers in 28 universities and over 50 clinical research centres. It is also home to the largest concentration of IT software and services companies in Europe; 19 of the top 25 European software and IT service suppliers have their HQ in London. 46 of the World's top pharmaceutical companies are located in London and the Home Counties and the city leads the way in the growth areas of mobile, broadband and wireless

technologies. It is at the forefront of developing Europe's third generation wireless networks. At Queen Mary, we are committed to providing students with the best possible environment for learning, so that they can get the best out of their degree – and aim high in their future career. Our careers service can also help, offering one to one advice sessions, general career information, vacancy information, aptitude tests, careers talks, seminars, recruitment fairs, employer presentations and workshops. We’ve also recently launched a new law careers portal. Our academic departments maintain good links with industry and ‘Provide’ – our student run volunteer exchange -offer a range of volunteering opportunities in the local community that our international students can take advantage of. You can find out more about Queen Mary’s careers service online at: www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/

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Arrival and welcome programme

Airport collection New international students are offered a free airport collection service before the start of term each year on a weekend. This Service will be advertised on the international pages of our website along with an online booking form: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ Welcome Programme The College runs a two-day welcome programme for all new international students. This is a programme especially designed to introduce international students to the College, London and the UK dealing with academic, cultural and social aspects with special sessions on immigration and visa issues. Students will be introduced to college facilities and services including library and computing services, health advice and other support services. Students will also be enrolled as part of the programme. You can find out more about the Welcome programme for International Students online at: www.qmul.ac.uk/prearrival

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Term dates 2011-2012 Semester 1

21 September to 16 December 2011 Winter vacation

Semester 2

9 January - 30 March 2012 23-27 April 2012 Spring vacation 30 April - 8 June 2012

Exam period

How to apply

Foundation courses Applications should be made directly to the Admissions Office using the foundation application form available at www.qmul.ac.uk/international/foundation/. For more information and assistance please get in touch with one of the contacts listed in the section of this brochure ‘Finding Out More and Getting Help’. Undergraduate degree Applications must be made through the UK universities central applications procedure ¬UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service) until 15 January. The deadline for international students is the 30 June of the same year you want to apply. However, places are sometimes available after July through clearing. For more information and assistance with UCAS view the web site: www.ucas.ac.uk or please get in touch with one of the contacts listed in the section of this brochure ‘Finding Out More and Getting Help’. Masters degree Applications can be made online here: our online www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ howtoapply You will need to upload the following documents online: 1. English Transcript of your bachelor degree 2. Two Academic references 3. Evidence of English language ability (or state when you will be taking an IELTS/ TOEFL test)

Research degrees (MPhil/PhD) Applications should be made directly to the Admissions Office using the Queen Mary University of London application form available from www.qmul.ac.uk/postgrad/. There is no deadline for applications. If you are applying for a MPhil or PhD degree you should send a research proposal explaining in as much detail as possible the particular area in which you wish to research in addition to the documents listed above. If you would like advice on your application please see the section of this brochure entitled ‘Finding Out More and Getting Help’. Applying for a visa All students coming to study in the UK for longer than six months must apply for permission to come to the UK (some students need a 'visa' and others need 'entry clearance' - both are permission to enter the UK ). It is not difficult for genuine students to obtain permission to come to the UK.

Finding out more and getting help My name is Anita Walton and I am the International Office Manager with responsibility for Russia. Please contact me by email on a.walton@qmul.ac.uk I guarantee a response within 48 hours. I have worked with Russian students wishing to enter UK education for many years and I am familiar with the requirements for Russian students. I am frequently in Russia and available to hold one to one informal counselling sessions. If you would like help in applying to Queen Mary you can also contact our representatives in Russia. Please contact me and I will be able to direct you to your nearest representative office. You can also contact the British Council’s Education Counselling Service which currently operates in Moscow. For further information please visit: www.britishcouncil.org.ru

4. Personal Statement There is no fixed closing date for applications but you should remember that decisions on applications will be made as quickly as possible and popular courses may become full. We strongly advise all students to apply early, particularly those students who wish to get financial support from Research Councils or other award giving bodies. If you would like more advice on making an application please see the section of this brochure entitled ‘Finding Out More and Getting Help’.

However, you do need to complete the application form carefully and provide the correct documentation and information for staff in the embassy to make decisions on your application. You can apply for a visa when you have your offer letter. You can find more information about this on the UK Border Agency website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

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Mile End campus map

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1 Albert Stern House and Cottages (Student Residences) 2 Arts Research Centre 3 Beaumont Court (Student Residences) 4 Catering Building - The Hive - Gallery - Ground - Book shop - Conference and Hospitality Office 5 Chapman House (Student Residences) 6 Chesney House (Student Residences) 7 Computer Science 8 Creed Court (Student Residences) 9 School of Law (also at Lincoln’s Inn Fields site) 10 East Gate 11 Engineering Building - School of Engineering and Materials Sciences - Department of Electronic Engineering 12 Faculty of Arts

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13 Francis Bancroft Building - Mason Lecture Theatre - CMLT - School of Business and Management - Education and Staff Development - Turnball Centre - Biophysics in Dentistry - Biomaterials - Disability and Dyslexia Service - Audio Visual Services - Language Lab - Bar Med 14 G E Fogg Building - School of Biological and Chemical Sciences 15 G O Jones Building - Department of Physics - Learning Resource Centre - Lecture Theatre 16 Geography Building - Drapers’ Lecture Theatre - Advice and Counselling - Health Centre - Department of Geography

17 Graduate Centre for Humanities and Social Science (Lock-keeper’s Cottage) 18 Hatton House (Student Residences) 19 QMotion (Health and Fitness Centre) Students’ Union shop 20 Humanities Building (under construction 2008) 21 Ifor Evans Place (Student Residences) 22 Informatics Teaching Laboratory (ITL) 23 Library 24 Lindop House (Student Residences) 25 Lodge House (Student Residences) 26 Lynden House (Student Residences) 27 Mathematical Sciences 28 Maurice Court (Student Residences) 29 Maynard House (Student Residences) 30 Multi-Faith Centre 31 Nursery 32 People’s Palace - Great Hall - Skeel LT 33 Pooley House (Student Residences) 35 Principal’s Office

34 Queens’ Building - Main Reception/Enquiries - College Administration - Admissions Office - Residences Office - Security Lodge - The Octagon - Department of Economics - International Office 36 Richard Feilden House - Blomeley Centre (Student Union Offices) - The Curve - Student Residences 37 Selincourt House (Student Residences) 38 Sir Christopher France House (Student Residences) 39 St Benet’s Chaplaincy 40 Student Village Shop 41 Varey House (Student Residences) 42 Joseph Priestley Building - Materials (Nanoforce) - School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

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