2014 postgraduate prospectus

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2014 –15

East Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3000 Fax: +44 (0)23 8022 2259

www.solent.ac.uk /solentuniversity @solentofficial Designed and produced by MCS, Southampton Solent University PUB2013071201

2014 –15

ENTRY

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

#WeAreSolent

CONTACTS Telephone:

Faculties Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise

General contacts

Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/fbse

Accommodation Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3461 Email: accommodation@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/accommodation

Faculty of the Creative Industries Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3536 Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/fci

International recruitment office Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3646 Email: international@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/international

Maritime and Technology Faculty Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3355 Email: mt.admissions@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/martec

Sport Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3277 Email: sport@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/sport

Warsash Maritime Academy Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000 Email: wma@solent.ac.uk www.warsashacademy.co.uk

Student support Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3427 Email: students.1st@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/support

Student exchange opportunities Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3529 Email: internationalexchange@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/international

Students’ Union Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3571 www.solentsu.co.uk

Access Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3201 Email: study.help@solent.ac.uk

Main switchboard Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000

For any other enquiries Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3039 Email: ask@solent.ac.uk

THANK YOU This prospectus has been produced through the efforts, work and input of staff and students throughout Southampton Solent University.

Photography: Dan Wilson and Paul Watts Printers: Belmont Press The information contained in this prospectus is also available at www.solent.ac.uk If you require this publication in a different format, please contact Access Solent to discuss your needs: telephone +44 (0)23 8201 3201 or email study.help@solent.ac.uk Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate and up to date. However, because the content was prepared in early 2014, there may be unforeseen circumstances which force change to some of the details printed. Š Southampton Solent University. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced in any way without the permission of the publishers.

CONTENTS Introduction to Southampton Solent University

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Find out more Entry requirements How to apply Fees and financial support Scholarships Why study at Southampton Solent University?

A wide range of courses Terms and conditions How to find us Contact us

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WELCOME to our new postgraduate prospectus Inside you will find lots of information about studying at Southampton Solent University. We have tried to anticipate and answer all your questions, from finding out about the practicalities like finances, accommodation and the campus to discovering what it’s really like to live and study here.

We are a distinctive and creative university and we are proud of what we do. Look inside to discover how you can turn your aspirations into reality – so you can be who you really want to be…

In my view “Studying at Solent has been a great experience. It has introduced me to many different ideas and broadened my world view.”

Olaleye, student, MA Marketing Management

FACTS AND FIGURES

FOR TEACHING

4/5

IN THE 2012 NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY

84%

FOR LEARNING RESOURCES

IN THE 2012 NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY

150

+ YEARS OF HISTORY

£3.7 MILLION

AWARDED IN STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/13

THREE CAMPUSES

£70 MILLION

CAMPUS INVESTMENT (2008 to 2018)

19,241 + STUDENTS 119

NATIONALITIES

3,415

NON-UK

58% 42% MALE STUDENTS FEMALE STUDENTS 1,510 MEMBERS OF STAFF

2,486 GRADUATES AT THE 2013 GRADUATION CEREMONIES

LIBRARIES OPEN OVER 96 HOURS PER WEEK IN TERM TIME 676,000 VISITS TO THE MOUNTBATTEN LIBRARY IN 2012 WITH TOTAL LOANS OF 859,500

BOOKS IN LIBRARY

{

200,000

10,000 AUDIO-VISUAL ITEMS 2,000 JOURNALS INC. E-JOURNALS 12,000 E-BOOKS

OVER

1,050

NETWORKED COMPUTERS 798 STUDY SPACES

100k

ALMOST CAPPUCCINOS AND LATTES WERE SERVED ON CAMPUS IN 2013

WORKING

TOGETHER FOR YOU Southampton Solent University is a dynamic and distinctive new university, dedicated to academic excellence, social justice and the integration of theory and practice.

We recognise the value of hands-on experience when it comes to finding a job, and real-world industry opportunities are built into every level of our exciting range of courses.

In the last few years we have pioneered innovative new courses in niche subject areas, designed to meet the fastchanging needs of the modern economy, and the research our staff and postgraduate students carry out has visible impact in local, national and international arenas.

Solent research has contributed to a wide range of debates and issues affecting the global environment, in sectors as diverse as the maritime industry, voluntary services, sport, health, the creative industries and society.

Shaped and informed by employers and professionals, our taught courses combine intellectual stimulus, academic excellence and experience in the workplace – ensuring that you will be more than ready for the challenges of the professional world.

Employment and enterprise are prominent themes, shaping our thinking and educational practice. Every student has opportunities to work with external clients on live projects, and paid internships for recent graduates are available. Last year we provided funding for 49 student business start-ups, along with help and advice on everything from initial concepts to securing external financial backing.

Offering fairness, integrity and excellent value, Solent is a friendly and inclusive place where people achieve extraordinary things. Whether you’re interested in research or academic study at university, we look forward to welcoming you.

We value both our postgraduate research and taught students, and strive to ensure they develop the wide range of skills needed to succeed in their individual studies and enhance their career prospects.

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CUTTING-EDGE,

EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED COURSES Our emphasis at Southampton Solent University is on realworld learning. We are at the forefront of developing innovative, employer-facing courses to optimise career opportunities for our postgraduate students.

Southampton Solent University offers an up-to-the-minute learning experience designed to meet the needs of today’s fast-changing competitive world.

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES 150 FIRST DEGREE COURSES 6 FOUNDATION COURSES 23 TOP-UP COURSES

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NICHE PROVISION IN MARITIME STUDIES, THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND SPORT

Our courses are led by academic experts who have an excellent understanding of their subject area and strong ties to industry. This provides our students with practical insights and unique work experience opportunities.

We are equally committed to students and standards.

The quality and standard of our courses have been awarded the Quality Assurance Agency kitemark for Higher Education and the highest possible rating by Ofsted.

In my view “I like the sports facilities, laboratories and lecturers. Solent University has a perfect location in terms of being close to the city centre and having everything a student needs close by. The sport science facilities are amazing and give a very professional element to the course.”

Nick, student, BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

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Solent sport science students work with elite athletes and Premiership footballers.

FIRST-CLASS

FACILITIES We provide a stimulating learning environment and access to state-of-the-art resources to help you make the most of your time with us.

Flexible, modern learning spaces suitable for both individual and group study, all with Wi-Fi access, contribute to the lively and contemporary study environment at Solent.

Our courses also benefit from purpose-built facilities which enable you to develop hands-on and work-related skills, such as state-of-the-art sport science labs. The new media academy includes television, music and radio production studios, editing suites, dedicated fashion, hair and make-up studios, a newsroom and a photography studio.

Our media production agency, Solent Creatives, and production company, Solent Productions, give students access to work experience opportunities with real clients and up-to-date equipment.

From day one, you will have access to a student portal designed to help you with everything from enrolment to successfully completing your coursework via the Solent virtual learning environment (myCourse). We also use social media to keep you informed about the latest information, like extended library opening hours.

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The university’s libraries are modern and spacious, and have everything you need to succeed on your course, including remote access to electronic information sources such as e-books and online journals.

Our networked resource centres are equipped with Macs and PCs, and include areas for group work and discussion.

Throughout the university there are welcoming coffee bars and cafĂŠs where you can relax or meet up with friends.

Our campus will soon be transformed by a multi-millionpound major development project, due for completion in 2015. It will provide centrally located lecture and seminar facilities, together with social and flexible space for exhibitions, shows and events.

Artist’s impression of the proposed teaching and learning building

£3.8 MILLION FA-ACCREDITED SPORTS FACILITIES AT TEST PARK

FANTASTIC FACILITIES INCLUDE

DEDICATED SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN, PLUS SOLENT SHOWCASE PUBLIC ART GALLERY

MOBILE BROADCASTING

NEW £30 MILLION

TEACHING AND LEARNING BUILDING IN 2015

THE HIGHEST-SPEC OUTSIDE BROADCAST VEHICLE, WITH FULL BROADCAST AND HD CAPABILITY, OF ANY UK UNIVERSITY

MODERN MEDIA FACILITIES SPACE TO CREATE THE UNIVERSITY’S SOLENT CREATIVES MEDIA AGENCY, WITH STUDENT START-UP AND BUSINESS POD SPACE

STATE-OF-THE-ART NEWSROOM, COMPUTER AND VIDEO GAMES DESIGN AREAS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY, TV, RADIO AND MUSIC STUDIOS www.solent.ac.uk/facilities

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2,486 GRADUATES AT THE 2013 GRADUATION CEREMONIES

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OF WHICH WERE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

In my view

SUPPORTING YOU TO

SUCCEED

“I really enjoy my course. It is very intense but it has given me a lot of new knowledge and experiences, and also the opportunity to do a six-week placement”.

Katarzyna, student, MA Human Resource Management

We provide high-quality, professional and friendly support to help you achieve your full potential while studying at the university.

Our teaching staff are approachable and focused on your needs. Each faculty also has a support officer to provide friendly and confidential advice.

Our welcoming Students’ Information Centre, part of our integrated student support network, offers impartial information, advice and guidance on all aspects of student life.

We will put you in touch with the right person to help with what you need, from pastoral care, employment and jobs advice to student policies, learning and study support. We also offer advice on funding issues, accommodation, counselling and faith issues, and support for overseas students, disabled students and those with learning difficulties.

We work closely with Southampton City Council and Hampshire Police to promote students’ health and wellbeing, and to help keep them safe. www.solent.ac.uk/student-life/welfare

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MAXIMISING YOUR

CAREER POTENTIAL Employability and enterprise are at the heart of everything we do at Southampton Solent University, giving you a head start in your career. Industry experts help teach and shape our courses, helping you gain the skills and knowledge that employers want, and real-world learning will be an integral part of your university experience.

In 2013, 86 per cent of Solent graduates were in employment or further study six months after graduating.

Solent graduate scheme

Our courses are also targeted at industry and the professions, with many accredited by professional and regulatory bodies.

If you are considering getting freelance experience or starting up your own business, we can help you with that too.

Over 100 jobs are available within the university and with key businesses to help you get that first job. In 2012/13, 26 graduates were employed in key graduate roles, in teams as varied as finance and our Solent Showcase gallery, with 87 per cent of these graduates finding excellent graduate positions once their associate roles were completed.

Helping you to find work

Student and graduate enterprise

We know that it’s not that easy to find work in the current climate. Our employability advisers are here to help you find part-time and relevant work during your time at Solent.

As well as encouraging and supporting our students to develop the enterprise skills that will be essential for their future career, we provide training, mentoring and financial support for student business start-ups, with maximum start-up grants of £2,000.

We have two jobs boards especially focused on Solent’s students and graduates, and excellent relationships with key businesses in our industry areas.

We also support you in developing your contacts, from our Mentoring Plus scheme to helping you improve your LinkedIn profile and networking skills.

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How many Solent graduates get jobs?

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Our Business Pods and Incubation Hubs offer support and space to help you as you start your own business, freelancing or self-employment. We offer you the chance to develop freelance skills and experience while you are studying, through training courses, through our enterprising student societies, and through our creative agencies, Solent Creatives, Solent Productions and Solent Music.

Scaling the heights Former Southampton Solent University students James Baker and Tim Miller have been scaling the heights with their business ventures since leaving university.

The pair, who studied Outdoor Adventure Management, graduated in 2009 and set up their first business, Freedom Adventures, when they were in their final year.

Later they took over specialist rock climbing company Rock and Sun and then management of the Southampton Climbing Wall, based at the St Mary’s Leisure Centre in Southampton.

Freedom Adventures operates scuba diving and multiactivity trips abroad for school groups, while Rock and Sun deals with mainly independent travellers.

The companies operate in countries such as Greece, Spain, Morocco and Thailand, employ around 30 fulland part-time staff, and have a customer database of over 8,000 people.

“We saw a gap in the market and the course at Solent helped us to develop our business skills,” said Tim. “Rock and Sun is now the UK’s leading provider of rock climbing holidays and courses. It’s a challenging business, but we love what we do.”

40% OF BUSINESSES STARTED AT SOLENT ARE STILL RUNNING THREE YEARS AFTER COMMENCING TRADING

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We saw a gap in the market and the course at Solent helped us to develop our business skills.

In my view “The MA Public Relations programme identifies key learning aspects to ensure we can be the best we can be. The course shows the industry in a new, vibrant light and the teaching provides us with the capabilities to not only secure a job in the field, but to become a leader in it as well.”

Steven, student, MA Public Relations

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You’ve got to be passionate about what you do. Go out there; use the skills you’ve got. Do the thing that is driven by passion.

Martin Whitmarsh

Team Principal, McLaren Mercedes Racing, Honorary Doctor of Technology

THE ESSENTIALS –

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS General entry requirements For entry to our postgraduate master’s degree courses, you will be required to show evidence of your academic and professional background. The minimum requirement is a qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree.

If you have an HND or equivalent qualification you may be eligible to join one of our bachelor degree top-up programmes, followed by entry onto a master’s course – qualifying you for a master’s degree in two years. For more information on our top-up courses, take a look at our undergraduate prospectus or visit solent.ac.uk/courses Please see individual course pages for detailed information.

English language If your first language is not English, we ask that you demonstrate an acceptable level of competence in both written and spoken English. The normal grades required to demonstrate competence for postgraduate courses are: • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in writing) • TOEFL IBT 92 (22 in writing) • CAE Grade B • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic average score of 61 (56 in writing) or equivalent.

Students with other forms of English language qualification should contact the international recruitment office to determine their acceptability.

The UK Home Office stipulates English language requirements as part of the student visa process.

For further information on our international entry requirements, including country-specific details, please visit: www.solent.ac.uk/international

Pre-sessional English programme Our pre-sessional English short courses can help you achieve the level of language proficiency you need to succeed in postgraduate study in the UK. 10-week course – starts in July 5-week course – starts in August Please note that the information in this prospectus is for guidance only and may change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information: www.solent.ac.uk

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THE ESSENTIALS –

HOW TO APPLY Applying for a postgraduate course Postgraduate students should apply directly to the university. Students must complete an application form which can be downloaded from the course pages.

Please make sure to enclose copies of your official transcripts, as well as two references, along with your application form.

Once you have completed your form, please send it to the relevant faculty or the international recruitment office, either by post or email, as soon as possible.

Overseas students are also required to attach a copy of the information page of their passport.

Application deadline There is no formal deadline for postgraduate studies.

However, it is recommended to send an application form as early as possible, should you wish to secure a place or should you have to apply for a visa.

What happens next?

An offer letter will be sent to you if you have been accepted, detailing any conditions and the fees.

If you need to apply for a visa, you will also need the university to provide you with a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS).

• If your offer is conditional, please send your results to the university, stating that you wish to accept the offer.

• If you satisfy the conditions, you will be made an unconditional offer; please contact the university as soon as possible to let us know if you accept your offer.

Contact details UK students All correspondence should be addressed to the relevant faculty. Details are available on page 121.

International students For information about applications, offers, visas, pre-arrival, accommodation, payments and induction, please email: international@solent.ac.uk or visit our webpage: www.solent.ac.uk/international

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Studying abroad

Enrolment

The university has been awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and welcomes students from outside the UK. Depending on the course you choose to study, there may be opportunities for you to undertake research abroad at one of our partner universities through the Erasmus+ programme. Applications to spend a term studying at postgraduate level at Southampton Solent (on a fee-paying basis) will be considered.

Qualifications are checked before enrolment and you must bring your original certificates when you arrive at the university.

If you live outside the European Union/European Economic Area, you will need to organise a student visa before coming to study in the UK.

Applicants with specific support needs For full information on study abroad opportunities and an application form, students should refer to: www.solent.ac.uk/international Further information is available from the academic partnerships office.

Email: international.exchanges@solent.ac.uk

Applicants are strongly advised to declare any specific learning difficulties, medical conditions, mental health conditions, physical or sensory impairments or autistic spectrum conditions and to clearly state any anticipated support needs. This aids our planning, should the offer of a place be made. The university is unable to guarantee to provide appropriate support if a full declaration is not made at the time of application.

ÂŁ3.7 MILLION AWARDED IN STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/13

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In my view “As we are a small group on my course, we all participate, learn and give our opinion. The staff are really nice and helpful, too.”

Duygu, student, MA Public Relations

FEES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT Fees We believe we offer distinctiveness, excellence and real value for students.

Course fees are available on the relevant course page on the website. In addition to tuition fees, you will have to pay your living costs (accommodation, food and so on) and transport. You may also need to buy some equipment and pay for field visits specific to your course.

Early repayment discount If you are a self-funded student personally contributing a minimum of ÂŁ500 towards tuition fees, you are eligible for a five per cent discount if payment is received the week before the course start date.

Solent graduate discount If you are currently studying for an undergraduate degree at Solent, you may be eligible to apply for a discount of up to ten per cent on all our postgraduate and professional courses – helping you take your development to the next stage.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AT SOLENT UNIVERSITY International scholarship scheme

Sport Solent scholarships

We have a number of scholarships for overseas students.

You will need to be a self-funded, full-fee student and not currently studying or living in the UK.

Sport Solent offers different levels of support to student athletes, based on their sporting talent and potential.

For further eligibility criteria and up-to-date information, please refer to our webpage: www.solent.ac.uk/international

The High Performance Academy provides bursaries of up to £1,000 for accommodation in halls, with further benefits totalling up to £2,500.

Sports scholarships are also awarded, two in cricket and two in basketball, that cover the cost of tuition fees paid in the first year and provide a fees discount of 50 per cent in future years.

In my view “Solent is a welcoming place, where my talents and strengths have always been praised. I love the intellectual stimulation that comes with my course.”

Angus, student, MA Public Relations

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Support for sporting success Matt Watson, student, BA (Hons) Sports Studies, High Performance Academy, 2013 England Athletics Team Southampton Solent University student Matt Watson was thrilled to join the England athletics team in 2013.

He was called up to join the team just five days before his first competition for the squad, which saw him placed fifth out of 14 jumpers.

Matt, captain of the Solent University Athletics Club, was overjoyed to get the call.

“I couldn’t wait to get a vest on my back and get jumping. Knowing I was representing my country was an honour and something I have always dreamed of,” he said.

The third-year sports studies student began high jumping in 2009. The success of UK athletes at London 2012 helped to raise his aspirations.

“The London 2012 Olympics inspired me, and the next four years of my career will be centred on getting to Rio 2016,” said Matt.

Matt is a member of the university’s High Performance Academy, which supports high-level sporting students to balance their university studies with their sporting careers.

“They support me heavily through strength and conditioning support and physiotherapy. This has made me the athlete I am today. They look after my body every day and care massively about my aspirations, which helps spur me on to achieve my goals.”

WHY STUDY AT

SOLENT UNIVERSITY? Before you arrive we will • offer open days that give you the opportunity to learn about life as a student at Southampton Solent University

During your studies we will • offer you a programme of learning that provides transferable skills that will help your employability upon graduation

• publish accurate and relevant information about courses, conditions for admission, accommodation and fees

• provide well-informed staff with the skills to ensure that

• review and consider all applications fairly and offer

you meet the needs of employers and succeed in a fastchanging and competitive world

places to those who will best benefit from our courses.

• provide a vibrant and collaborative work environment On arrival we will • help you adjust to university life via the HelloUni website, providing information on your first week, student finance, safety and wellbeing, and going-out guides

that will support your learning and self-development

• offer a programme of study that mixes appropriate teaching and learning methods

• provide you with a student induction programme for your

• deliver high-quality, professional and friendly support

course of study, along with a student handbook detailing matters relevant to your studies and your faculty.

through accessible information, advice and guidance

• provide opportunities for you to contribute to the evaluation of the quality and operation of your course

• provide access to equipment, facilities and settings to enable you to carry out your studies and research, including free access to the internet through our dedicated learning centres

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In my view “The course gave me skills sought after by employers, and the work placement opportunity was an added advantage when applying for jobs. It definitely prepared me for the workplace.”

Martyna, graduate, MA Public Relations

• promote equality of treatment, regardless of gender, gender reassignment, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, therefore providing a safe, secure and healthy environment, free from harassment, bullying and discrimination

• provide a student support network including the following services: pastoral care, careers and job advice, support for disabled students and those with learning difficulties, advice on student policies, study assistance, funding advice, accommodation advice, counselling, faith/religious support and international advice.

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93% OF MA/MSc GRADUATES IN EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER STUDIES *2013 POSTGRADUATE DESTINATIONS SURVEY

84%

FOR LEARNING RESOURCES IN THE 2012 NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY

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THE FULL

CAMPUS EXPERIENCE The Solent buzz Student life is not just about study. The Solent campus is a vibrant, lively place with activities and events all year round.

sports clubs and teams, many of them successful at international, national and local levels. The Students’ Union also has numerous clubs and societies, and offers support on everything from money matters and staying safe to health.

Coffee bars, music and fun Solent has plenty of coffee bars and cafés on campus where you can relax and meet up with friends. There’s always something happening, such as the annual student fashion show, regular community fairs or the SMILE live music festival. Our music production and performance students are at the heart of a thriving local music scene and have great links with local venues.

Arts, film and celebrities The Solent Showcase Gallery puts on fascinating arts exhibitions, and there’s a high-tech 3D cinema showing the latest blockbusters. We get some fantastic guest speakers and performers here at Solent too, from TV presenter Zoë Ball and pop band Stooshe to comedian Marcus Brigstocke, Dragon’s Den guru Theo Paphitis and Leeds United FC manager Brian McDermott.

Sports and societies If you are into sports, we have excellent facilities, such as our multi-million-pound Test Park sports ground, several gyms and our superb watersports centre. There are over 40 22

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Getting involved Build your CV, have fun and get to know your community by volunteering. Many Solent students coach local sports groups, help with our award-winning Eco Ernie recycling campaign or volunteer for local events.

2013 UNIVERSITY NATIONAL MATCH RACING CHAMPIONS

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In my view “The best thing about the university is that it is international and you get to learn, meet and work with people from different cultures.”

Sana, student, MA Human Resource Management

STUDENT YACHTING WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2004 AND 2010 AND WINNERS OF BUCS STUDENT YACHTING NATIONALS NINE TIMES SINCE 2000

CITY CENTRE

LIVING AT SOLENT The atmosphere is unbeatable and there’s a real sense of community. Our dedicated residence team is on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Emily Davies student residence

University life provides the opportunity to be independent, but we believe that help should never be far away; a dedicated residence team is on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This residence is normally set aside for postgraduate and second- and third-year students. Thanks to its superb central location, Emily Davies is within easy reach of the two main shopping centres, several major supermarkets and the main rail and coach stations, and is just ten minutes’ walk from campus.

Each residence, study-bedroom and kitchen is also designed to ensure that only residents can gain access.

The residences meet the current fire safety regulations and the government-approved code of practice for management of student housing.

• Apartment configuration containing three or four studybedrooms of varying size.

• A choice of individual or shared study-bedrooms.

• Individual toilet and shower facilities in each flat.

• Kitchen in each flat equipped with storage area, fridgefreezer, electric hobs, conventional and microwave ovens, kettle and vacuum cleaner.

• Vending machines for cold drinks and confectionery.

• Combined laundry and common room, with Sky TV, DVD player, coin-operated washing machines, tumble dryers and facilities for ironing.

• Bicycle storage points and parking for 26 cars.

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What arrangements are in place if I have a disability or a special need?

We have made significant investments in accommodation – including vibrating pillows, hoists and purpose-built rooms with ground-floor access. We also have rooms with extra space for essential equipment, and we can provide fridges in bedrooms for medical purposes.

Further adaptations can be made following an occupational therapist’s assessment.

Free parking is available for blue badge holders at the residences and on campus.

Contact

Renting privately

For more information, or to book a place in one of our residences, visit our website or contact the accommodation office: Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3461 Email: accommodation@solent.ac.uk

Living in the student residences isn’t your only option.

The Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing (SASSH) allows you to search for properties using a wide range of criteria, view housing maps and leave messages about looking for accommodation, spare rooms or potential new housemates.

To get started with SASSH, contact Solent’s accommodation office: Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3461 Email: accommodation@solent.ac.uk

In my view “I like the multicultural experience; we had ten different nationalities in our class. All of the classes are really interactive, with a lot of discussions between tutors and students.”

Lise, student, MA Human Resource Management

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In my view “I found Solent University a good place to study. The people are friendly and the city is good.�

Ibrahim, student, International Foundation Year

LEARNING AT THE HEART OF A

GREAT CITY We are located in the very heart of the cultural and commercial capital of the south. It’s a great place to be, and here’s why…

A global village Southampton is a lively and cosmopolitan hub of culture, entertainment, nightlife and shopping. Just over an hour from London and a short distance from Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Winchester, it’s easy to travel to Europe and beyond, either by ferry or from the city’s airport.

Culture and entertainment Solent’s School of Art and Design complements the Solent Showcase Gallery, which is at the centre of Southampton’s impressive new cultural quarter. Just minutes from the main campus, the city has state-of-the-art auditoriums, studios, art galleries, restaurants, two major theatres and three cinemas. There’s plenty going on all year round in this lively area, including numerous concerts, festivals, workshops, shows and events.

Nightlife and restaurants The city has a great choice of restaurants. The Bedford Place area, popular with students, is a buzz of activity and offers a wide selection of boutiques, pubs, bars and restaurants.

Green space on the doorstep Southampton’s many parks and 300-acre common make it one of the greenest cities in southern England. With city centre parks right on the doorstep, Solent students have plenty of opportunities to relax, revise in the summer sun or have a kick-about with friends.

First port of call The city has a strong maritime heritage. The Mayflower set sail from here for the new world in 1620. Medieval walls nestle among modern developments to create a unique waterfront environment. Southampton’s port is renowned worldwide for its container ships and prestigious cruise liners, while the city’s SeaCity Museum celebrates the importance of the sea to Southampton’s past and present.

Economic hub The city was the birthplace of the Spitfire and fibre optics, and continues to be at the forefront of commercial innovation. Its diverse economy includes the head offices and regional centres for B&Q, Carnival, HSBC and Ordnance Survey. With more than 7,000 businesses operating here, there are plenty of career opportunities for Solent students and graduates.

Safety first Fantastic shops Southampton has a great choice of shops. With the popular WestQuay and Marlands centres and other city outlets, it’s one of the top 20 best retail destinations in the UK.

Solent has dedicated support teams who work closely with students to ensure that their time here is as safe and enjoyable as it can be. Along with the council’s safer neighbourhoods team and Hampshire Police, community spirit, volunteering and personal safety are encouraged.

Sporting chance Mad about sport? You can indulge your passion at a variety of spectacular sporting venues that play host to professional football, major sailing events, and county and test match cricket. The Ageas Bowl is home to Hampshire County Cricket Club, while the Premier League’s Southampton FC plays at nearby St Mary's Stadium.

The big outdoors When you want a change from city centre life, it’s only a short trip to the golden beaches of Bournemouth or the miles of stunning Hampshire coastline. The New Forest is close by and offers acres of open woodland to explore on foot, bike or horseback. www.solent.ac.uk

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EXCITING CITY • In 2014 Southampton marks 50 years of city status; celebrations include a wide variety of sporting, cultural and faith-led events throughout the year, with activities suitable for all age groups and interests.

• The city centre occupies 350 hectares between the Rivers Itchen and Test, with the major development quarter located on the west side of the centre.

• The city is one of the greenest in the country, with over 21 hectares of parkland in five historic central parks.

Just over 20 per cent of the city is covered by councilmanaged green space.

• The region boasts around 75,000 businesses in sectors ranging from marine and tourism to engineering and finance, and is an area of major economic activity.

• The Port of Southampton is one of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports, with facilities to handle virtually any type of cargo. Known as the ‘cruise capital of northern Europe’, Southampton is home to the UK fleets of P&O Cruises and Cunard Line, and the cruise industry is worth more than £350 million a year to the local economy.

• Following on from the development of Southampton’s new cultural quarter in the city centre, due to be completed by 2015, a new development, Watermark WestQuay, will include flagship restaurants, a luxury cinema, shops and a landscaped plaza set against the city's historic medieval walls.

• Only 75 miles and 75 minutes from London, Southampton is highly accessible by train, bus, ferry, road and air.

• Over 15,000 rail passengers use Southampton Central • With a turnover of £37 billion per year and employing more than a quarter of a million people, the UK has the largest marine sector in Europe. Nearly half that sector lies within the south-east of England, with significant clusters around the Solent.

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Station each day and the university is only a ten-minute walk away.

• Southampton is a leader in sustainability, with an awardwinning District Energy Scheme serving over 30 of the largest energy users in the city centre and saving over 11,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year.

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Being successful in fashion is about determination and trusting your instincts.

Your time at university is precious; you can experiment and be 100% original.

Jenny Packham Leading fashion designer, Solent graduate and Honorary Doctor of Arts

A WIDE RANGE OF

COURSES TAUGHT COURSES Art, design and media MA Creative Advertising MA Creative Writing: Industry and Practice MA Fashion Merchandise Management MA Fashion Photography MA Fashion Styling MA Film MA Graphic Design MA Illustration MA Media MA Media Writing MA Multimedia Journalism MA Music Festival Industries MA Photography MA Popular Music MA Popular Music Performance MA Public Relations MA Songwriting MA Special Effects MA Sports Broadcasting MA Television MA Writing Fashion and Culture

Business, law and finance

Maritime and technology MSc International Maritime Studies – Ship and Shipping Management MSc International Maritime Studies – Shipping and Logistics MSc Shipping Operations

Social sciences MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice MA Politics and International Relations Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Sport MA Sport and Development MSc Athletic Development and Peak Performance *For the latest information on these courses, please see our website at: www.solent.ac.uk/courses

RESEARCH DEGREES We have a wide range of research areas currently available.

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MA Human Resource Management MA Marketing Management MA Personnel and Development LLM International Trade Regulation Master of Business Administration MSc International Accounting and Finance MSc International Business Economics MSc International Business Management MSc International Finance MSc Management MSc Project Management* MSc Retail Management

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Athletic Development and Peak Performance MSc Taught in partnership with industry experts, this master’s degree provides the skills and experience in athletic development/performance you need for a great sport science or coaching career. the advantage of real-world experience alongside potential employers during your master’s studies.

The course also incorporates a series of guest lecturers from the highest level of a variety of sports, to share their advice, knowledge and experience of the industry.

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Technical Development in Sport: On this unit you will critically analyse coaching methods and how skill is acquired, building your understanding and use of technology for developing, monitoring and testing athletic performance.

An essential MSc that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and hands on experience. This course offers a unique opportunity for the committed student to develop a broad set of skills with a course that has had significant input from an array of practising professional sport scientists and sport coaches and one that will take the student beyond academic learning and prepare them for what we want in industry as potential employers.

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development, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, peak performance, technical and tactical development, marginal gains and injury prevention and management.

You will also undertake placements within professional sport and exercise organisations, drawing on Solent’s diverse partnerships to get professional experience alongside leading experts. You will also have access to our outstanding sport and exercise facilities, including a BASESaccredited physiology laboratory and fully equipped modern psychology, biomechanics and health and exercise labs.

Industry focus This MSc has been designed in conjunction with industry experts, ensuring you receive the skills and theory precisely tailored to industry requirements. Our industry partners are also integral in the provision of placement opportunities, giving you

Psycho-Social Development in Sport: The aim of this unit is to analyse the theories underpinning talent identification and long-term athlete development, and to examine the psycho-social factors affecting performance throughout an athlete’s career.

Physical Preparation in Sport and Exercise: This unit examines the science behind effective training, injury prevention and rehabilitation in a practical setting. You will focus on physical and mental loading, and on the key fitness components of strength, speed, endurance and flexibility.

Tactical Development in Sport: This unit focuses on performance analysis techniques, providing practical opportunities to collect, assimilate and analyse tactical, technical and time motion information, with the aim of improving performance.

Marginal Gains for Peak Performance: This unit focuses on performance analysis techniques, providing practical opportunities to collect, assimilate and analyse tactical, technical and time motion information, with the aim of improving performance.

Individual Project: The project provides an opportunity to undertake a sustained, intensive and independent investigation into a topic of your choosing, presenting your work in a peer-reviewed journal format.

Assessment Assessment will be a range of written coursework, viva, presentations, reports and practical tests.

Key career skills Presentation, project- and time management, leadership, communication, IT and numeracy skills are developed in both the classroom and practical placement opportunities.

Projects/work experience Prior to starting the course you will be expected to have a placement organised that will last throughout your studies; this can be in more than one organisation if required. The placement should be in a role relevant to the course, and might include (but not limited to) coach, sport scientist, performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, laboratory technician, and so on.

If you have been unable to organise a placement, the course team will support you in finding a placement, potentially with university partners

Southampton FC or a range of other top sports organisations, including Reed’s High Performance Academy, British Swimming, Hampshire Rugby, Crystal Palace FC, London Irish RFC, GB Wheelchair Rugby and more.

Why Solent is special • The course’s practical focus combines hands-on experience with in-depth master’s level theory, and teaches you how to apply your learning in a professional sporting environment.

• Builds on a successful and popular undergraduate programme (Solent sport science courses ranked first for 'personal development' of all UK universities, 2013 National Student Survey).

• Access to leading sports science facilities, including a BASESaccredited physiology lab.

• Extensive opportunities for realworld placement at all levels, from elite athletes to schools or rehabilitation patients.

Course length 1 year full-time 2 years part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or above; acceptance is also subject to successful interview.

Career opportunities The skills you will develop on this course open up a wide range of career opportunities in sport and exercise science, across every sport imaginable. You could work with professional, elite or Olympic athletes, meeting the challenges of ensuring they maintain peak fitness in world-class competition, or work with hospitals and health organisations to develop training and recovery programmes for patients suffering injury or disability. You could work with schools and/or colleges, developing fitness programmes and encouraging the next generation of athletes to excel.

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“As somebody who works every day in the industry of professional sport science support, the MSc looks set to become integral in bridging the gap between undergraduate degree and full time work in professional sport.

With the focus being so applied in its approach, this MSc really stands alone amongst the vast amount of sport science related postgraduate degrees.”

Ben Rosen, graduate, Head of Strength and Conditioning, Southampton FC

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Creative Advertising MA On this industry-focused course, you will devise campaigns for real products and graduate with a portfolio of work that showcases your talents to prospective employers.

Ideation: You will learn how to think ‘outside the box’, and apply fresh ideas to real-world problems.

Practical demonstrations, exercises and task simulations enable you to explore the role of creative tools in generating advertising concepts and ideas. You will record and reflect on your ideas, observations and experiences in a visual journal. You will also take part in a group project involving a multimedia advertising campaign for a client.

Course overview This challenging master’s course is ideal if you are planning a career in the creative side of the advertising industry.

You will explore the theories behind advertising and work on live agency briefs across a wide range of media.

Getting involved in real-world projects, you will be constantly challenged to push the boundaries of your creativity and find innovative solutions to industry briefs.

The course encourages crossdiscipline debate and you will study alongside other students in the faculty, developing a broad appreciation of media and culture.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a professional portfolio to launch your career in this dynamic industry.

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to develop useful contacts in the advertising world and to meet key industry figures.

You will be encouraged to complete work experience as part of the course and we will support you in your quest for a placement at a top agency.

Through our close links with industry, you will get the chance for creative critiques on your work from leading creative directors. You will also take part in guest lectures, agency visits and careers events.

Course content Creative Portfolio Building: You will work on a variety of creative briefs on this unit, which is designed for practising advertising creatives and students who wish to enhance their portfolio. You can either work individually or in pairs, simulating the two-person creative team favoured by many agencies. You will receive feedback from regular group critiques and one-to-one portfolio sessions.

Cultural Influences on Writing and the Media: This unit introduces you to late twentieth-century cultural theory framed by the notions of postmodernism, post-feminism, postcolonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examine the relationship between societal discourses, cultural production and audience, and analyse a wide range of fictional, non-fictional and promotional cultural texts. These will be explored in the light of new media communication technologies.

Professional Practice: This unit will help you to plan your long-term career. You will explore and critically analyse the media, publishing and creative industries in the UK and globally. You will also research career opportunities in your chosen industry and produce professional development plans. You will complete a four-week work placement or freelance assignment.

Major Project: You will design, produce and present a demanding piece of work in your chosen area of study. The format and structure will be agreed with your supervisor.

You will be expected to synthesise approaches and methodologies, and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level Assessment Assessment includes workshops, live briefs and presentations, using industrystandard media production facilities.

Key career skills You will develop a range of skills, encompassing creative thinking, problem-solving, writing and art direction, along with experience in presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experience You will be encouraged to complete work experience as part of the Professional Practice unit. This will provide real-world experience of working in an agency environment, helping you to plan your future career.

Why Solent is special • Prospective employers will have the chance to view your work at the D&AD New Blood exhibition and other industry events throughout the year.

• Our talented teaching team has strong links with industry through employer liaison panels, industry bodies and businesses, helping you to make valuable contacts.

• You will work alongside photography, film, graphic design, visual arts and fashion students; this will help you to develop invaluable interdisciplinary skills for your future career.

• You will be encouraged to join Solent Creatives, with opportunities for freelance assignments to enhance your portfolio.

• An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a related discipline; we will assess your creative ability as part of the selection process.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Career paths include: • copywriting • media buying • account management • art direction Following this course, you will be well placed for a variety of careers in national or international advertising agencies, or in-house for clients or web/graphic design companies.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

In my view “I like the variety that the course and university offers. Although I studied journalism undergrad and now advertising postgrad, I have always felt that the knowledge that I have gained is applicable to a wide range of industries.”

Marcus, student, MA Creative Advertising

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Creative Writing: Industry and Practice MA Taught by practising writers, you will advance and master your creative writing skills while researching the industry and shaping your future career. colonialism, post-humanism and poststructuralism. You will examine the relationship between societal discourses, cultural production and audiences through a wide range of fictional, non-fictional and promotional cultural texts.

Writing for Performance: You will explore the intricacies of creative language through poetic and dramatic techniques. You will write in a variety of poetic and dramatic forms, including haiku, sonnets, monologues and dialogues, and perform this work in front of your peers and tutor.

Through insightful lectures, you will place your work in the wider scheme of literary history and contemporary creative practice.

Course overview

Industry focus

You will sharpen your creative writing skills and find out how the publishing industry works in practice, learning about the business from the perspective of agents, publishers, editors, book marketers and distributors.

Creative writing is a highly competitive industry and you will have many opportunities for networking during the course to enhance your career prospects.

At the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to pursue a career as a creative writer or work in other publishing-related roles. The course is supported by United Agents Literary Agency and also the National Association of Writers in Education.

You will be taught by high-profile, practising writers as well as guest speakers from the writing industry.

You will have the chance to secure work experience in the creative writing industries.

Course content Writing the Novel: You will develop your writing skills and produce a substantial part of your novel. This unit explores the relationship between your writing and the literary contexts/theoretical concerns for a chosen genre. You will critically assess your own and other students' work during workshops. You will produce your opening chapters and a synopsis by the end of this unit.

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Professional Practice: You will explore and critically analyse the media, publishing and creative industries globally. You will also research career opportunities in your chosen industry and produce professional development plans. You will secure and complete a four-week work placement or freelance assignment.

Major Project: You will design, produce and present a demanding piece of work in your chosen area of study. The format will depend on your discipline and will be agreed with your supervisor.

Assessment Assessment may include essays, proposals, portfolio work, presentations, exhibition reviews, professional articles, reflective reports and your major project.

Key career skills You will develop a range of skills, encompassing creative thinking, writing and critical analysis, along with experience in presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experience You will secure a four-week work placement or freelance assignment.

Why Solent is special • Expert tuition: Our course team includes professional writers and authors who are highly experienced in getting creative writing published and they will help you maximise your chances of success.

• Chance to develop your individual style: Your tutor will help you to develop your writing style and find your own ‘voice’ – a critical part of becoming a successful writer.

• Focus on writing as a profession: The course is designed to give you the tools you need for a wide range of writing roles, from authoring creative works to advertising or the media. You will learn to write in a variety of modes and for different audiences, develop professional skills in presentation and pitching, working to deadlines/targets and using writing software, and build your knowledge of freelancing and the publishing industry.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related discipline; we will also assess your creative ability as part of the selection process.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following the course, you will be equipped for a career in the creative writing field or in the broader publishing industry.

Career paths include: • editing • commissioning • sales and marketing • researching • independent e-publishing.

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Luck is being in the right place at the right time.

Southampton Solent University is the right place, and now is the right time.

Julian Fellowes, Oscar-winning screenwriter, actor, director and producer, Honorary Doctor of Arts

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Criminology and Criminal Justice

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MSc Explore the evolution of criminology in the face of technological advances, globalisation and other contemporary pressures, led by experienced tutors from across the justice sector.

Studying criminology at the master's level offers the student the opportunity to read beyond the surface issues and gain a much greater understanding of the subject matter. Most people's perception of the criminal justice system is seen through the eyes of the media, but reading in greater depth and with a wider vision offers you new ideas.

Paul Stickler ex-Chief Superintendent Hampshire Constabulary

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On this interdisciplinary course, you will gain an advanced understanding of key contemporary issues and debates surrounding criminal justice institutions, crime and punishment.

You will consider the challenges and lessons learnt from emerging transnational and global perspectives that are gaining influence in criminology.

Designed for graduates of criminology, social sciences, law and other relevant disciplines, this master’s qualification will open up a wide range of career options in the criminal justice sector.

It also provides excellent professional development for those already working in the field.

Industry focus We welcome regular guest lecturers who provide a detailed insight into working in the criminal justice sector and prospective career opportunities.

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• serving chief officers from Hampshire and Dorset Police • judges and magistrates • staff from the National Crime Agency, the Association of Chief Police Officers, the National Offender Management Service and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Course content During the first and second terms, you will study core and option units.

You will plan, research and write your dissertation during the third term and over the summer.

Contemporary and Comparative Criminology: This unit focuses on contemporary criminological debate.

You will learn how to connect criminological theory with contemporary developments, such as globalisation, and examine the various issues in the international study of criminology.

Contemporary and Comparative Criminal Justice: You will examine how crime, criminal justice policy and practices have developed globally and how this, and cross-jurisdictional approaches to crime, affect criminal justice in England and Wales. You will also explore major international shifts in the justice process and the delivery of punishment.

Project Design and Professional Development: You will develop your knowledge of the theoretical and practical issues involved in research.

You will look at various perspectives related to the fields of study and build your awareness of different methodologies.

Methods of Inquiry in the Human Sciences: This unit covers research skills and methods in the human sciences. You will learn about quantitative and qualitative investigative techniques and the broader epistemological framework.

There is a central focus on research ethics and the application of research to policy and practice.

Master's Project/Dissertation: You will design, write and present a challenging 20,000-word project or dissertation in your chosen area.

The theme will be agreed with your supervisor.

Two options (during the second term) from: Contemporary Penology: You will gain a critical understanding of the consistencies, contradictions and conflicts in current penal policy.

The unit also examines key discourses and debates on diversity and division centred on poverty, social exclusion, race, gender and age.

Comparative Legal Systems: You will gain a comprehensive understanding of legal systems, focusing on criminal law in the global context. The unit covers the history and development of comparative law as well as emerging challenges. You will look at the issues of global diversity and examine in-depth some of the major legal systems.

Comparative International Policing: This unit explores the international nature of policing. You will look at the globalised character of crime, which has led to co-operation, investigation and prevention beyond localised jurisdiction.

Political Violence, Terrorism and Security: You will learn about the history and contemporary nature of terrorism. Using historical case studies, you will consider the longstanding problem of defining terrorism. You will look at the root causes of terrorist conflicts, urban terrorism in western Europe, the birth of global terrorism, Al-Qaeda and the global war on terror.

Researching Historic and ‘True Crime’: This unit examines the cultural significance of criminal cases through a critical analysis of historic and ‘true crime’ representations. You will learn how to research criminal cases and their representations, using official and historical resources and popular narratives.

Drugs, Crime and Justice: You will study issues relating to illegal drugs in the global and domestic context.

This includes: the development of drug controls and drug policy; the links between production, trafficking, organised crime and terrorism; and the nature and context of criminal justice interventions.

Assessment Assessment is through assignments (3,500 words each), individual/group presentations and a 20,000-word dissertation.

Key career skills You will gain a detailed understanding of criminological issues, which can be applied to many different careers.

You will also develop your research and critical analysis skills and gain experience in communication, teamwork and leadership.

Projects/work experience Past students have completed a wide range of interesting and informative placements with: • the Association of Chief Police Officers Criminal Records Office • the criminal justice sector • witness and victim services • probation services • youth offending teams • voluntary positions in the criminal justice field.

Why Solent is special • Our highly experienced tutors have varied professional backgrounds in the criminal justice sector; teaching staff are internationally renowned for their research.

• We have strong links with local, national and international criminal justice agencies, with regular guest lecturers from industry.

• We organise study trips to relevant locations to complement theoretical learning.

• You will learn practical skills to enhance your employability.

• Teaching in small groups means that you will benefit from personalised support and training.

• We offer flexible, part-time study options.

Course length 1 year full-time 2 years part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in an area related to criminology, and/or an equivalent professional qualification.

• Other qualifications/experience will be considered if you can also demonstrate graduate-equivalent knowledge, abilities and skills.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities With this internationally respected qualification, you will be well placed to pursue a variety of career opportunities. Past graduates have pursued careers in higher police management, international law enforcement, the National Offender Management Service, financial security and academia: Career paths include: • prison service • police • probation • courts • drugs services • security • public and private sector security and investigation • local government community safety.

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Fashion Merchandise Management MA Gain the specialised skills you need for a high-flying career in fashion merchandising, both in the UK and internationally. your chosen fields, helping you improve your employability and prepare for your future career.

Retail Space Analysis and Design: You will look at the importance of visual merchandising, in-store branding and increased customer involvement with the product through the retail store. You will also consider how display techniques can enhance sales opportunities and the customer experience.

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With intense competition in the retail sector, fashion merchandisers play a vital role in transforming ordinary store environments into exciting shopping arenas.

This innovative and challenging course is designed for the future leaders in fashion merchandise management and the fashion industry more broadly.

You will learn about contemporary visual merchandise practice and the wider requirements in this field.

You will also look at how design can contribute to business decisionmaking and influence strategic planning and marketing.

Working closely with industry professionals, you will explore pioneering approaches to fashion merchandise management. You will also analyse new technological methodologies, creative marketing concepts, display/retail environments and business innovations.

Industry professionals share their knowledge and experiences with students through guest presentations, lectures, one-to-one tutorials and portfolio-viewing workshops.

Recent visiting lecturers have included: Caryn Franklin, Perry Curties, Iain R Webb, Wayne Johns, Bruce Smith, Ellen Rogers, Hannah AlShemmeri, Elaine Waldron, Maria Bonet and Richard Billingham.

We also work closely with industry partners, including MRA and IBM, who are involved in teaching on some specialist units.

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Course content Professional Contexts and Practice: This multidisciplinary unit explores current debates, emerging areas of research and professional practice within fashion. Guest lectures will help you develop your critical awareness of the cultural and professional contexts associated with

Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Innovation and Enterprise: This unit explores the psychological and cultural factors that influence consumer shopping habits and behaviours. We look at new ways of shopping and improving competition across consumer markets in response to global, technological and ethical developments and considerations.

Research Methods: This unit focuses on the principles of academic research, presenting the variety of research methods available for your chosen study path. You will develop confidence in independent research in preparation for the final master’s project.

Buying and Merchandising: You will explore the theory of fashion buying and merchandising and its application to retailing procedures. You will build a detailed understanding of the responsibilities involved in running a fashion business.

Major Project: You will create a design portfolio, enabling you to showcase the knowledge and skills developed on the course and reflecting your career aspirations.

Assessment Assessment is through projects, reports and a dissertation.

Key career skills During the course you will develop your research, writing and criticalthinking skills, along with experience in presentation, networking and teamwork.

Projects/work experience We can provide support and guidance to help you find relevant work experience at a fashion or design company through our close links with industry.

Former students have completed placements in a wide range of areas, including: • trend reporting for WGSN • Mudpie design/trend consultancy • design at Jenny Packham • the marketing department at Harvey Nichols • MRA Architecture and Interior Design • visual communication at Calvin Klein Jeans.

Why Solent is special • You will benefit from our close links to the UK and international fashion industry, including regular guest lectures, industry workshops and external visits.

• Alongside highly experienced teaching staff, our guest lecturers include high-profile, internationally acclaimed designers, so you will learn from people working at the very top of their profession.

• We have first-class fashion and design studios and workshops, alongside the university’s excellent research facilities.

Course length In my view “I would definitely recommend the MA Fashion Merchandise Management to anyone wishing to pursue a career in fashion, whether your undergraduate degree specialised in fashion or not. I came from a business studies degree background and around four years’ marketing experience in other industries. I found the skills and knowledge I already had helped me to gain a deeper understanding of the course units.

The units themselves cover a variety of areas which helped me to gain an in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry and understand the wide variety of career choices available to me afterwards.

The course also allowed me to research a number of different areas and retailers that I was interested in. This freedom helps to make the master’s so much more personal and interesting, which increased my level of enthusiasm towards all my projects.

The teaching on the course is excellent and a mix of academic lecturers and industry professionals are an added bonus.

I have now entered a marketingbased career in the fashion industry and strongly feel that I am able to apply the knowledge and skills achieved through this course.”

Carly Millett, graduate, Trainee Marketing Account Manager, ICD

1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a fashion or related discipline, such as art, business or marketing.

• Alternatively, you should have industry experience in one or more areas of the fashion industry, including retail, management, design or related areas.

• All applicants must have a good understanding of fashion, fashion retail and/or related industries; an interview is normally part of the selection process.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following this course, you will be well prepared for a career in fashion merchandise management or the broader fashion industry.

Career paths include: • visual merchandiser • buyer/allocator • merchandising • creative marketing • consumer behaviour consultant • store planner/designer • retail management • visual merchandising • own business.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Fashion Photography MA Build your creative and technical expertise and develop a unique personal style on this professionally focused MA course. within fashion. You will build a critical awareness of the cultural and professional contexts associated with your chosen field to help prepare for your future career.

Creative Practice Project 1: Editorial: You can approach this project as a stills or moving image brief, aimed at producing an individual and creative editorial fashion story.

It will be supported by relevant IT classes, seminars and lectures.

Creative Practice Project 2: Advertising: You can approach this project as a stills or moving image brief as above.

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Taught by internationally renowned industry professionals, this master’s course will help you to create your personal photographic style and build a successful career in this highly competitive industry.

Blending theory and practice, you will learn all the essential technical and creative skills. You will find out about the latest professional photographic techniques and discuss the importance of developing your own vision.

There are also opportunities to explore the new medium of ‘fashion film’ which is gaining immense popularity in magazines and the fashion industry.

You will look at the history of film and learn about storytelling, both in fashion stills and film. Other elements cover composition, cinematography, editing and colour grading for film, and advanced Photoshop retouching.

We welcome regular guest lecturers from the worlds of fashion, film and photography, so you will learn from current industry professionals working at the cutting-edge of the profession.

We have a partnership with the internationally renowned agency Magnum Photos, so you will have access to an extensive online resource and photographic library.

We are also members of the Design and Art Direction University Network, giving you the chance to take part in live industry briefs and the annual New Blood exhibition in London.

Our students run and exhibit their work in the university’s Solent Showcase gallery and we also hold industry events on campus.

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Course content Professional Contexts and Practice: This multidisciplinary unit explores current debates, emerging areas of research and professional practice

Research Methods: You will explore the principles of academic research and the variety of research methods available. This unit will help you to select appropriate methods for your project and develop your independent research skills.

Master’s Project: Negotiated with teaching staff, your project will culminate either in a dissertation or a significant creative solution, resulting in a portfolio, book, magazine, exhibition or fashion film.

Assessment Assessment is through portfolios, essays, films, proposals, presentations, exhibition reviews, research, a major project and a reflective report.

Key career skills During the course you will develop your research, writing and critical thinking skills, along with experience in presentation, networking and teamwork. You will also develop your

proficiency in specialist software, such as Photoshop, Capture One and Final Cut Pro.

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Projects/work experience We will support and encourage you to find relevant work experience through our industry links and other contacts.

Entry level

Why Solent is special • There is a focus on developing professional skills and industry knowledge throughout the course, so you will be well equipped for a rewarding career as a photographer.

• You will be taught by highly experienced working professionals, as well as internationally acclaimed guest lecturers.

• We will provide support to help you secure exciting placement opportunities through our industry links and contacts.

• You will have the chance to take part in a variety of live briefs, industry events and exhibitions.

1 year full-time; also available part-time

• An honours degree at 2:2 or higher and/or significant industry experience combined with other formal qualifications.

• An interview (and portfolio presentation) is required.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following this course, you will be well prepared for a career in the fashion industry as a professional photographer or videographer.

Career paths include: • photographer • film-maker • editor • retoucher • photo editor • art direction • stills or film shoot production.

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Fashion Styling MA On this practical course you will develop the creative vision, technical knowledge and visual skills required for a high-flying career in the fashion and creative industries. images that draw on a wide range of social, cultural, political and economic references.

Creative Direction: On this unit, you will enhance your understanding of how each element in the creation of fashion imagery fits together to present visually stunning and commercially successful outputs.

Research Methods: You will explore the principles of academic research and the variety of research methods available. This unit will help you to select appropriate methods and gain confidence in independent research in preparation for your project.

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You will develop a cultural understanding of fashion styling, and learn how to manage creative solutions from concept to final realisation.

This course is industry-focused, with an emphasis on exploring techniques used in high-level creative environments, such as magazines, the media, event production, e-commerce and PR. You will learn how to oversee and manage collaborations with a wide range of fellow professionals involved in the creative process.

In an age of interactive, multidisciplinary media, you will move beyond 2D image-making and explore the use of films, music videos, live events, catwalk shows, social and viral media in fashion.

Following the course, you will be equipped with cutting-edge creative skills and techniques that are highly sought after in the industry.

The course is focused on developing work-based skills and enhancing your employability. During your studies, you will have opportunities to gain practical experience and make professional contacts within the industry.

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Course content Professional Contexts and Practice: This multidisciplinary unit explores current debates, emerging areas of research and professional practice within fashion. Diverse guest lecturers provide critical insights into the cultural and professional contexts associated with your chosen field.

You will develop all the essential skills to prepare your future career plan.

Concept Development: You will develop conceptual skills to communicate with a broad consumer audience using visual media. You will work on set briefs, creating powerful, visually stimulating and meaningful

Major Project: This project will culminate in a dissertation or a significant creative solution, resulting in a portfolio, book, magazine, film, editorial spread or website. This will prepare you to launch your career in your chosen industry.

Assessment Assessment includes portfolio work, essays, films, proposals, presentations, exhibition reviews, research work, a reflective report and the final project.

Key career skills You will develop a range of skills, encompassing creative thinking, critical analysis, research and writing, along with experience in using specialist software, presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experience You will be encouraged to gain relevant work experience during the course. We will provide support and guidance to help you find a

placement at a fashion house, PR/ad agency, TV or film production company, image consultancy or photographic studio.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level Why Solent is special • Our tutors have an impressive track record in research and the fashion styling/image industry, so you will learn from people working at the cutting-edge of their respective fields.

• Industry professionals support the course through presentations, lectures, one-to-one tutorials and workshops; recent speakers have included Caryn Franklin, Iain R Webb and Alexis Knox.

• Our specialist facilities include: studios; a dedicated digital suite; medium, large and digital format cameras; and location lighting.

• The course focuses on professional practice, helping you to gain practical experience and careerbased skills from the outset.

• An honours degree at 2:2 or higher and/or significant industry experience in combination with other formal qualifications.

• An interview is part of the selection process and you will need to bring along a portfolio of your work.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following the course, you will be prepared for a career in the fashion industry in areas such as styling, creative/art direction, editing, event production and digital creation.

Career paths include: • stylist • creative director • art director • editor • event production • editorial director • digital creative • e-commerce editor • commissioning editor.

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Alex Box, Creative Director at Illamasqua and Honorary Doctor of Design

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Film MA This flexible course enables you to gain practical experience of film-making and tailor your studies to your career aspirations.

Course content Professional Development and Research Skills: On this unit, you will enhance your research skills in preparation for the major project.

You will focus on research methods and techniques that are used in the media industries and develop careerbased skills.

Master’s Project:You will design, produce and present a demanding piece of work in your chosen area of study. This project will demonstrate to employers that you have relevant practical skills in film-making or research.

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Industry focus

On this course, you can choose either a production- or theory-based pathway.

On the production side, you will learn about current practices in the film industry, with a focus on independent film-making. You will have the opportunity for creative experimentation from the outset, using industry-standard facilities and equipment.

The theoretical units focus on new fields of study, but you will also have the chance to specialise in your chosen field.

Working with experienced film researchers and historians, you will learn about new research ideas and find out about film theory and history.

Throughout the course, you will foster your own personal style, writing and film-making techniques, and explore new creative ideas. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with music and media postgraduate students.

We have well-established industry links with ITV, the BBC, Talent TV, Glastonbury and Creamfields.

Past students have worked on projects for B&Q, Fat Face, Ikea, Glastonbury, Cowes Week and Camp Bestival.

We welcome regular guest lecturers from industry. Previous speakers have included: • directors Michael Apted, Ken Russell and Alan Parker • producers Claire Lewis (7 Up) and Nik Powell (The Crying Game) • cinematographer Brian Tufano (Trainspotting) • editors Alex Mackie (CSI and Downton Abbey) and David Gamble (Shakespeare in Love) • television and radio presenter Zoë Ball.

We host key events for Southampton Film Week, which gives students the chance to meet and network with industry professionals.

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Production pathway Finding Fiction: You will develop your own personal signature in film-making.

An understanding of mise-en-scène is central to this unit. You will be encouraged to experiment and develop your own style of cinematography, directing and editing to progress as an independent film-maker.

The Politics of Non-Fiction Film: This unit helps you to find your own unique voice in documentary filmmaking. You will learn how to understand the politicised message inherent in subjective documentaries by film-makers such as Errol Morris, Nick Broomfield and the Maysles Brothers, and to evaluate your own point of view as a film-maker.

Theory pathway Contemporary Film and Culture: You will gain an advanced understanding of film theory. You will examine films within their historical, theoretical and cultural frameworks and explore their representation

of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, particularly the post-9/11 environment. You will learn how to analyse films and critical writing, and apply traditional and new methodological approaches to contemporary film.

Sexualities on Screen: You will study sex and sexualities on screen, examining established and emerging theoretical approaches to the topic.

This cutting-edge unit provides students with the opportunity to engage with challenging and controversial subject matter.

Option units All students take one option unit from our MA Media courses. These vary each year and previous options have included: • Contemporary British Film and Television • Digital and Multi-Platform Storytelling • Digital Studio • Documentary History, Form and Practice • Experimental Film History, Form and Practice • Global Popular Music • Popular Music and Performance • Producing Television • Script to Screen.

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing research, writing, creative thinking and problem-solving, along with experience in presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experience You will have the opportunity to gain work experience through our two production houses: Solent Productions and Solent Creatives.

This could involve writing, researching and producing work, as well as practical film production in the studio and on location.

Why Solent is special • Our highly experienced staff have worked in all areas of the film industry, so you will benefit from their wide-ranging knowledge and industry experience.

• You will gain practical experience in our production houses, as well as taking part in film events and study trips.

• You will hear from high-profile guest speakers from the film industry who will inspire and inform your work.

• You can choose your own pathway to the final project, either a film or a dissertation, or you can combine theory and production.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2.2 or above in a relevant discipline.

• A portfolio (demonstrating relevant skills) may be required for the production pathway.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Our graduates pursue a wide range of careers in areas such as film production, publishing, journalism, marketing and teaching.

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Assessment Essays, practical production projects, group and individual research, seminar presentations, pitches and portfolio work.

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Graphic Design MA Review the fundamental principles of visual communication practice and theory on this advanced master’s degree, and learn to combine and experiment with a variety of techniques.

You will enhance your existing digital design skills by experimenting with a variety of print-making and photographic skillsets, including letterpress, screen-printing, etching and relief printing, as well as wet darkroom and photo studio practice.

You will develop useful concepts and working methods that can be expanded in the following Project Development unit, and produce a proposal outlining your areas of research interest.

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Industry focus

This exciting master’s degree delivers the high-level design skills and grasp of visual communications theory you will need for a great career in a wide range of fields, encompassing art direction, animation, brand identity, information design, publishing, typography and web design.

You will review and revisit the fundamental principles of visual communication, and build a network of contacts with the wider industry through Solent’s extensive professional contacts.

You will study the latest innovations in visual design and examine the way technological and cultural changes have fed into the latest thinking. With access to excellent graphic design facilities and an expanding research base, you will also have the opportunity to make an innovative contribution to the field of graphic design through researching and carrying out a major design project.

The course develops skillsets appropriate to the discipline through engagement with the wider profession, community and industry.

You will have the opportunity to enter major industry awards schemes, including those from D&AD and the Royal Society of the Arts. These workorientated assignments will be offered alongside appropriate ‘live’ projects from local and national organisations.

Opportunities to visit museums, galleries and design studios, both nationally and internationally, are incorporated into course delivery.

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Course content Visual Communication Practice: In this unit you will explore the breadth of visual communication practice and review a variety of professional roles and specialisms, such as editorial design, interactive multimedia, information design, image creation, book design and typographic design.

Project Development: This unit enables you to further focus your research within the discipline and build on your previous studies, evaluating and refining your skills and developing the appropriate graphic design language to apply to your research findings.

You will demonstrate your understanding of the professional context surrounding your chosen field, and articulate your individual graphic language through a significant body of work that will form a design development book (or digital equivalent).

Research Methods: As preparation for your critical research paper, on this unit you will undertake a number of tasks related to your discipline.

These include a précis of an article, a critical commentary of two book reviews, your own book review and a proposal for your critical research paper with an annotated bibliography.

Critical Research Paper: You will undertake an individually researched seminar presentation, supported by a critical research paper which demonstrates an in-depth,

comprehensive and detailed knowledge of your chosen area.

You will identify a question, debate or hypothesis arising from your chosen field of enquiry, critically review the evidence, debate the relevant issues, present original concepts arising from research and provide supporting conclusions.

Master’s Project: On this final project you will bring all your skills together to design, execute and present an individually demanding piece of work that demonstrates deep systematic understanding of your particular discipline.

You will put together a proposal and discuss its practicality and relevance with your project supervisor, carry out the relevant research, and demonstrate initiative, innovation and autonomy as you complete your project.

Assessment Tutor feedback provides guidance to students on future development, while self- and peer-evaluation are also important aspects of formative assessment. Written and oral feedback on assessed work is a significant feature of students’ personal development.

Key career skills You will develop a range of skills including decision-making under pressure, visual, written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking; and presentation to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Projects/work experience You will be able to engage directly with employers by organising your own work placement or work-based project, supported and encouraged by the course team as required.

Why Solent is special • Excellent graphic design facilities.

• Strong alumni employment record.

• Taught by a team of professional designers with strong ties to industry.

• Access to a vibrant research culture, including a variety of research clusters within the school of art and design.

• Postgraduate platform for publishing visual communication research.

• Interdisciplinary approach, bringing you together with postgraduate students from other design and artistic areas.

• High level of success in recognised national design competitions.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • A good undergraduate degree (2:2) in a creative arts discipline.

• Applicants not meeting these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if you have other relevant evidence to support your application; a portfolio presentation will be required.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities This master’s degree delivers the skills you will need for a wide range of visual design fields, including animation, art direction, web design, publishing, branding and typography.

Career paths include: • design consultancy • publishing industry • advertising – agency side • multidisciplinary design • web design • television • film and multimedia • freelance practice.

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Human Resource Management MA Broaden your career prospects and gain membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with this master’s course.

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In today's complex working environment, HR managers and professionals must tackle a whole host of employment issues.

On this CIPD-accredited course, you will gain the practical experience and theoretical knowledge to meet these challenges and advance your career.

Specifically, you will: • develop your professional skills in people management and development • study core professional subject areas in depth • study in an intellectually challenging and flexible learning environment.

You will develop your skills in independent learning, critical evaluation and debate, and explore a subject in depth through the dissertation.

If you wish to gain CIPD membership, you must complete a management research report – facilitated by a work placement or live brief (involving a real industry project).

Core units Learning and Development: You will explore how people development can contribute to the enhanced performance of individuals, teams and organisations. The unit looks at the strategic and operational integration of development into the organisation, focusing on the wider national context and the notion of talent.

Human Resource Management in Context: This unit helps you to broaden your understanding of the internal and external factors that affect organisations, including the constantly evolving managerial and business context in which managers, HR professionals and employees interact.

Industry focus

Leading, Managing and Developing People: You will critically assess how people are managed and developed in contemporary organisations. You will also study major research evidence on effective approaches to HR, and learning and development practice.

Industry professionals helped to design the course and several organisations support and mentor the work placement and live brief. Our students therefore develop broad work-based knowledge and experience, giving them clear advantages in the workplace.

The Solent Human Resource Network for professional HRM practitioners is run by the course leader. The group, which meets quarterly, welcomes many guest speakers from industry. You will be invited to these events, which provide excellent professional development and networking opportunities.

Professional Development 1 – Developing Skills for Business Leadership: You will develop a stronger awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses as a manager and colleague. The unit focuses on developing and improving key skills for successful management practice and effective leadership.

This includes thinking and decisionmaking skills, managing financial information and budgets, teamwork and interpersonal skills, and developing personal effectiveness and credibility at work.

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Resourcing and Talent Management: This unit looks at the role of resourcing and talent management in supporting strategic objectives in national and international contexts. You will also examine the various approaches to resourcing in organisations through recruitment, selection, employee retention and dismissal processes.

Managing Employment Relations: This unit gives human resource management (HRM) professionals an understanding of employment relations, both nationally and internationally, from theoretical and behavioural competency perspectives.

Leadership and Management Development (possible option): The focus of this unit is the development of leadership and management, and their role in facilitating change and growth in individuals, teams and organisations.

Professional Development 2 – Investigating a Business Issue: Through a work placement, you will have the opportunity to diagnose and investigate a live, complex business issue from an HR perspective. You will collect and analyse data, derive supportable conclusions and make practical and actionable recommendations for change or enhancements to current practice.

Option units, for example: Leadership and Management Development: This unit focuses on the development of leadership and management, and their role in facilitating change and growth in individuals, teams and organisations.

Employment Law: You will learn the key principles that underpin UK (or Irish) and EU employment law. You will explore their purpose, the major defences that employers are able to deploy when defending cases, and the potential organisational costs and risks associated with losing them.

You will focus on situations that occur relatively regularly in the workplace, rather than more obscure legal scenarios or the advanced study of legislation/case law.

Understanding and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring: You will critically analyse how the use of coaching and mentoring can facilitate enhanced performance for individuals within organisations.

Applications for exemptions from any course unit, except the dissertation, will be considered. No more than 60 credits can be exempted.

Assessment Assessment methods vary across units and include written assignments, skills and exams.

Key career skills You will gain a range of skills encompassing communication, presentation, research and analysis, teamwork (particularly cross-cultural), training, networking, coaching and mentoring.

Projects/work experience You will have the opportunity to undertake a six-week work placement. During this placement, you will work on live projects for companies and produce a research project for your CIPD accreditation.

Past students have completed placements and projects with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the NHS, Sainsbury’s, the University of Winchester and many other organisations.

Why Solent is special • You will gain a master’s qualification and membership of the CIPD; this new associate-level membership is highly regarded by employers.

• You will have the opportunity to undertake a six-week work placement.

• You will benefit from challenging academic study, work experience and professional accreditation, which will significantly enhance your career prospects in the HR field.

Course length 1 year full-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher; equivalent qualifications/professional management experience will be considered.

• Previous work experience is not required if you meet the entry requirements; students are selected on the basis of their outlook, potential and willingness to contribute to the course.

• If your first language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent, is required.

Career opportunities Our graduates are well placed for general roles in HRM/personnel, or specialist positions in HR development, managing diversity, people resourcing, and learning and development.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888

In my view “I love the international environment at Solent University, the very supportive lecturers and the great future perspective the course has given me. I also like the great emphasis placed on group work.”

Katherina, student, MA Human Resource Management.

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Illustration MA With an emphasis on research and experimentation, this MA will develop your passion for illustration, your creativity, your artistic expertise and your understanding of industry practice.

Course content Each unit will develop your key skills and prepare you for the final major project, which offers the opportunity to explore an area of personal interest and to produce a body of original work.

Research Methods: As preparation for research, this unit will require you to undertake a number of tasks related to your discipline. These include a précis of an article, a critical commentary of two book reviews, your own book review and a proposal for your dissertation/critical research paper with an annotated bibliography.

Course overview Integrating theory and practice, this MA will equip you with the entrepreneurial and commercial skills that will allow you to reach your full potential. You will also develop the practical and intellectual skills required to thrive as a practising artist.

You will engage with a diverse range of creative ideas and possibilities, from traditional illustration techniques, including drawing and print-making, to digital and lens-based activities.

Designed for students who want to explore the art of illustration and visual communication, this MA will inspire you to create innovative solutions to demanding industry briefs.

You will benefit from the expertise of our BAFTA and Association of Illustrators award-winning tutors, who provide a stimulating and interdisciplinary postgraduate culture.

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technique and style, whilst underpinning your creativity with a strong awareness of industry techniques.

Industry focus You will work closely with highly qualified tutors – all practising illustrators and designers – who will support your specific research interests.

Our staff have strong professional profiles in the industry, attracting other high-profile practitioners and academics to support the course.

You will work on live briefs and commissions set by our industry partners, reflecting industry-specific time frames. These will enable you to produce a professional portfolio of work to be shown to prospective clients, and to develop a digital presence so that your work can be viewed online.

Navigation and Exploration: This unit will allow you to work within conventional industry-related definitions such as sequential narrative, editorial, reportage and fiction/nonfiction book illustration. You will be required to produce a proposal of study based on an open-ended project brief supplied by the course.

Discovery and Consolidation: After examining and questioning the traditional roles of the illustrator in the previous Navigation and Exploration module, this unit will deepen your knowledge by looking at the expanding role of the illustrator as a maker, producer, exhibitor, entrepreneur and ‘industry of one’.

Critical Research Paper: You will undertake an individual seminar presentation, supported by a critical research paper, which will demonstrate an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of your chosen area. Identifying a question, debate or hypothesis in your field of enquiry, you will review the evidence,

explore relevant issues, present original concepts and provide supporting conclusions.

Final Major Project: You will complete an individually demanding piece of work that deploys a systematic and in-depth understanding of the skills and debates relevant to your particular discipline. You will discuss your proposal with your supervisor to ensure that your project is viable.

Assessment You will be assessed via a wide variety of methods, including studio projects, workshop and media outcomes, group and individual case studies, and written assignments.

Key career skills You will develop a range of skills including creative thinking, writing, presentation, project management, working to deadlines and problemsolving.

Projects/work experience We can assist students into work placements, including with publishers such as Walker Books. But this is chiefly up to the individual, as part of the potential freelance experience.

Why Solent is special • A work-based learning ethos: Solent's in-house publishing press, the Unsinkable Press, brings together industry-standard digital and traditional printing resource areas and provides a platform for students to produce books, portfolios and editions of prints.

• Guest lecturers: High-profile illustrators, designers and publishers visit to lecture, take workshops and

offer feedback on your work and employment opportunities; recent speakers include Brian Grimwood (director of CIA Illustration Agency), Darrel Rees (director of Heart Illustration Agency) and Deirdre McDermott (Walker Books); illustrator John Norris Wood, renowned for his natural history children’s books, has been appointed Honorary Professor of Illustration.

• Award-winning students: We have produced many award-winning students and graduates, including winners of the prestigious Yellow Pencil Award from D&AD and the Association of Illustrators Critics Award.

• Field trips: You may have the opportunity to participate in national and international study trips; previous destinations have included London, Oxford, Brighton, Florence, Prague, Paris and Amsterdam.

Course length 1 year full-time

Entry level • A good undergraduate degree (2:2) in a creative arts discipline.

• If you have obtained below this level, you will be considered if you have other relevant evidence to support your application; a portfolio presentation will be required – this is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your commitment and selfmotivation, and to discuss aspects of the course.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Many graduates progress to freelance work in the following areas: editorial illustration, children’s picture books, reportage illustration, sequential narrative (such as graphic novels, comics, storyboards for film), picture editing and art editorial.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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International Accounting and Finance MSc This globally focused master’s degree combines academic theory with hands-on professional experience, delivering an exceptional understanding of accounting’s impact on business performance. project will give you an opportunity to carry out more in-depth study in an area of your choice and develop important skills to enhance employability.

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That’s why our current undergraduate courses achieved 93% overall satisfaction score in the 2013 National Student Survey.

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Course overview The MSc International Accounting and Finance provides an opportunity for students who wish to pursue a career in accountancy or corporate finance.

The course will combine academic theory and practical application to enable you to develop an understanding of the importance and international impact of accounting information on business performance, stock markets and corporate finance.

It is also designed to maximise opportunities to go on to gain professional qualifications in accounting and finance.

You will study financial and management accounting and corporate finance, with an emphasis on their contribution to the strategic development of organisations and application to real-world examples and case studies. You will also cover contemporary global issues in accountancy and finance. The final

All members of the course team have professional qualifications (chartered accountant, chartered management accountant or chartered certified accountant) and connections with the various professional bodies of which they are members.

The course team runs two employability weeks for students interested in careers in accounting and finance, with visiting speakers from a wide range of organisations.

Students will be encouraged to enter various business competitions and challenges, and attend industry events.

Course content • Risk, Governance and Ethics • Financial Strategy • Financial Aspects of Decisions (Strategic Management Accounting) • Academic Skills for Accounting, Finance and Economics • Corporate Financial Reporting • Strategy and Performance • Audit and Assurance • Project.

Plus one of the following options: • Taxation • Finance in Context • Current Issues in International Accounting and Finance • Financial Risk Management.

Assessment The course is assessed through individual coursework, with a variety of portfolios, written work, presentations, exams and the final project.

Key career skills In-class activities and assessments, and in particular the contemporary, real-world project, will help you to develop business awareness and skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and communication.

Why Solent is special Southampton Solent University is committed to giving you the best possible educational experience during your time as a student here, and maximising your opportunities for a challenging future career.

• Focus on employability: As well as incorporating the professional body syllabus into your studies, the course also provides a foundation for further study for professional accounting qualifications.

• Emphasis on practical experience: This course has a focus on putting your studies into the context of international business, understanding the contribution of accounting and finance to the modern business world.

You will be learning both through taught sessions and independent study, with Solent’s virtual learning environment providing case studies, resources, online support from the course team and instant interaction with peers and tutors. You will have access to a personal supervisor for your final project, and a chance to work on a contemporary issue from the real-life business world.

• Experienced teaching team: You will be taught by lecturers with both professional qualifications and industry experience, in addition to academic and teaching qualifications, which enables them to effectively fuse academic theory with practical application to enrich the student experience and give you an excellent understanding of the relevance of your studies to the ‘real world’.

The accountancy, finance and economics subject group has significant experience of delivering postgraduate, professional accountancy and finance units on courses such as the MBA and the ACCA. The tutors are friendly, approachable and accessible, and have professional qualifications and industry experience in addition to their academic and teaching qualifications.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 in a related subject – accountancy or business (with substantial accounting and finance units studied).

• Requirements for applicants who do not have English as their first language: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities The MSc International Accounting and Finance will provide a foundation for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or corporate finance. It has been specifically designed to be a stepping stone to professional qualifications in accounting.

Career paths include: • auditing • financial accounting • management accounting • financial management • tax • corporate finance • consultancy.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Blog: southamptonsolent businessschool.blogspot.co.uk

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International Business Economics MSc This exciting course delivers high-level knowledge with an international focus, covering finance, strategy and contemporary issues in economics and business.

Industry focus The course team takes part in two employability weeks, with visiting speakers from a wide range of organisations.

Students will be encouraged to enter various business competitions and challenges, and attend industry events.

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Course overview Solent’s MSc International Business Economics course combines business, finance and economics to provide in-depth understanding of how companies compete and do business at an international level.

Studying a combination of international business and economics units on the MSc, you will enhance your existing understanding of business and economics and firmly root that insight within the global context.

Covering a broad range of topics, from economics, finance and strategy to contemporary issues, the course will help you to appreciate and understand the underlying economic principles that inform business decision-making.

You will examine case studies and modern challenges, and learn how understanding international practices helps businesses do business within a global context.

The MSc will cover the following units: Period 1 • International (Micro) Business • Financial Strategy • Global Financial Markets • Academic Skills for Economics.

Period 2 • International (Macro) Business • Contemporary Economic Issues • Strategy and Performance • Quantitative Methods.

Period 3 • Project.

Assessment The course is assessed through individual coursework comprising of portfolios, written work, presentations, exams and the final project.

Key career skills In-class activities and assessments, and in particular the contemporary, real-world project, will help you to develop business awareness and skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and communication.

Why Solent is special Southampton Solent University is committed to giving you the best possible educational experience during your time as a student here, and maximising your opportunities for a challenging future career.

• Emphasis on practical experience: This course is designed to equip you with an understanding of the contribution of economic principles to business in an international context, examining case studies and contemporary real-world issues affecting the industry. You will complement your theoretical learning by studying practical applications, enriching your studies and improving your employability prospects.

• Experienced teaching team: You will be taught by lecturers with both professional qualifications and industry experience, in addition to academic and teaching qualifications, which enables them to effectively fuse academic theory with practical application to enrich the student experience and give you an excellent understanding of the relevance of your studies to the ‘real world’. The accountancy, finance and economics subject group has significant experience of delivering postgraduate, professional accountancy and finance units on courses such as the MBA and the ACCA. The tutors are friendly, approachable and accessible, and have professional qualifications and industry experience in addition to their academic and teaching qualifications.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree with minimum 2:2 or above in economics or related subjects, or in business or management with substantial economicsrelated units.

• Non-native speakers of English need to produce an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities The course provides the high-level skills and understanding you will need to pursue a career in business analysis, economics or policy development.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Blog: southamptonsolent businessschool.blogspot.co.uk

In my view “I like the real-world experience the course provided, giving me the opportunity to work for businesses via live brief assignments and consultancy projects.”

Sophie Delaporte, MA graduate.

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International Business Management MSc This course enables you to advance your management skills and achieve career success in the international marketplace.

• Organisational Development: This unit is based on the application and transfer of behavioural science knowledge and practice.

• International Business Issues and Practice: This unit examines some of the most important contemporary business issues and practice faced by international organisations, preparing you for the challenges which may be faced in a decision-making role in your career.

Course overview On this course, you will gain all the academic and professional skills required for a successful career in international business.

The course has a thematic approach to reflect the real-world practice of management. Using models and case studies, you will learn how to apply decision-making in real-life scenarios.

If in employment you will develop your skills and experience through work-based learning, while all students will be able to benefit from our links with industry, including a work placement opportunity.

As well as offering flexible study options, the course is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and you can gain student membership during your studies.

Industry focus Where appropriate, you will have opportunities to apply course learning to your own, or other, organisations.

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This could involve case studies and live briefs (working on a real project with an industry client).

Course content The course covers three main themes across seven core units.

Personal Management Development • Continuing Professional and Personal Development: This unit will support you in articulating your individual CPD. • Business Skills for Leadership: A unit to provide skills leadership support for the contemporary organisation.

Applied Contemporary International Management Theory • International Management in Context: This unit will provide you with the theory and practice required to succeed as a manager in the international arena.

Management Research • Management Research Methods: This unit will develop the skills of inquiry and management research required primarily for the project, but also for all of the MSc programme units.

• International Management/WorkBased/Consultancy Project: Students have the opportunity to undertake a placement resulting in a work-based project, or to progress with a management or ‘live’ consultancy report with an international focus.

Assessment Assessment is through individual coursework, including portfolios, written work, presentations and a final project.

Key career skills You will develop a range of transferable skills, encompassing group working, presentation, research and analysis, working to deadlines and applying knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Projects/work experience You will have an opportunity to complete a placement, which may form the basis of your final project report. You can also choose to write about an organisation with which you are familiar, or your own workplace.

For international students, this course provides a great opportunity to gain experience in UK industry.

Why Solent is special • Expert tuition: Our tutors have significant industry experience and in-depth knowledge of current business practices in many international organisations, startup companies and professional bodies, ensuring that you gain a broad range of knowledge and practical skills in core subject areas.

• Ongoing support: Formative assessment (informal feedback on your progress) is built into every unit, ensuring you can adapt your learning to meet best practice.

• Focus on practical studies: Our tutors have vast business management expertise across a variety of industries, which ensures that you gain a broad range of practical skills. You will examine case studies and realworld issues, and develop your understanding of the international context of modern business to improve your employability.

• Flexible learning: If you’re in fulltime employment but looking to boost your career prospects, our part-time course is designed to fit around your working life. And unlike most distance learning, you will have regular class sessions and frequent tutor contact.

Course length 1 year full-time 2 years part-time (1 full day per week) 3 years part-time (classroom and distance learning mix)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher, or an equivalent professional qualification and/or evidence of managerial experience.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities On completing this course, you will be well placed to take your management career to the next level within your current organisation or elsewhere.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Blog: southamptonsolent businessschool.blogspot.co.uk

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Desire, ambition and the will to win, coupled with a relevant degree, good work experience and practical support, will give you an edge.

Theo Paphitis, entrepreneur, Honorary Doctor of Business

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International Finance MSc Designed for students wishing to pursue a career in global financial services, this course will help you understand the impact of global finance and international financial markets.

Industry focus

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All members of the course team have professional qualifications (chartered accountant, chartered management accountant or chartered certified accountant) and connections with the various professional bodies of which they are members.

The course team runs two employability weeks for students interested in careers in accounting and finance, with visiting speakers from a wide range of organisations.

Students will be encouraged to enter various business competitions and challenges, and to attend industry events.

Course content

The course draws on contemporary issues in finance, and is taught by staff with extensive industry expertise and commercial acumen – which means you will get a first-class student experience.

You will be encouraged to take control of your learning, bring ideas to the table and develop you own networks and career, supported by the team’s strong industry links.

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Course overview MSc International Finance provides an opportunity for students who wish to pursue a career in financial management, corporate finance or consultancy.

The course combines academic theory and practical application to enable you to develop an understanding of the importance and impact of finance and global financial markets on business.

You will study corporate finance techniques and financial markets, with an emphasis on their impact on strategic management. You will also cover contemporary global issues in accountancy and finance. The final project will give you an opportunity to carry out more in-depth study in an area of your choice and develop important skills to enhance employability.

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Risk, Governance and Ethics Financial Strategy Global Financial Markets Academic Skills for Accounting, Finance and Economics Financial Risk Management Strategy and Performance Current Issues in International Accounting and Finance Finance in Context Project.

Assessment The course is assessed through individual coursework, with a variety of portfolios, written work, presentations, exams and the final project.

Key career skills In-class activities and assessments, and in particular the contemporary, real-world project, will help you to develop business awareness and skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and communication.

Why Solent is special

Course length

Southampton Solent University is committed to giving you the best possible educational experience during your time as a student here and maximising your opportunities for a challenging future career.

• Focus on practical applications: This course has been designed to equip you with an understanding of the impact of finance and financial markets on business in an international context.

• Expert tuition: You will be taught by lecturers with both professional qualifications and industry experience, in addition to academic and teaching qualifications, which enables them to effectively fuse academic theory with practical application to enrich the student experience and give you an excellent understanding of the practical application of theory and the relevance of your studies to the ‘real world’. The accountancy, finance and economics subject group has significant experience of delivering postgraduate, professional accountancy and finance units on courses such as the MBA and the ACCA. The tutors are friendly, approachable and accessible, and have professional qualifications and industry experience in addition to their academic and teaching qualifications.

1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 in a related subject – accountancy or business (with substantial accounting and finance units studied).

• Requirements for applicants who do not have English as their first language: IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities MSc International Finance provides a foundation for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the global financial services industry.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Blog: southamptonsolent businessschool.blogspot.co.uk

In my view “My time at Solent far exceeded my expectations, and enabled me to fulfill my personal dreams and ambitions. I found the teaching staff to be extremely knowledgeable and industrybased professionals with up-todate resource material, and the facilities were first-class. My time at university was without doubt the best years of my life so far!”

Egle Dementjevaite, MA graduate

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International Maritime Studies – Ship and Shipping Management MSc This master’s course will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills for a successful career in shipping operations and management.

International Maritime Law: You will critically evaluate international maritime law, including offshore energy law. You will also investigate the allocation of rights and duties in the exploitation of natural resources in the marine environment, and the international regulation of shipping and the marine environment.

Course overview

Industry focus

The MSc Ship and Shipping Management examines the complex factors involved in the overall management of shipping operations.

You will reflect on the latest research in safety management techniques and explore the impact of international legislation on management strategies in the industry.

You will take advantage of industrystandard facilities in Southampton city centre and at the Warsash Maritime Academy – one of the world’s premier maritime education and training facilities.

This course is part of the taught MSc programme in international maritime studies. The programme offers intellectually challenging courses that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to operate successfully within the maritime industry.

You will be taught by a highly skilled team with wide-ranging experience in the maritime industry. You will also have access to first-rate industrystandard facilities in and around Southampton.

We have designed the course in conjunction with maritime industry representatives to ensure that you graduate with the necessary workbased skills to enhance your career prospects.

Management of Shipping Operations: You will gain an understanding of the management issues involved in running a shipping operation, both on-board ship and ashore. You will study the interrelationship of different management functions across the shipping operation, looking at how ship and shore are linked to enhance the commercial, safety and environmental protection aspects of maritime activities.

You will also examine international maritime legislation.

Maritime Business and IT Strategy: This unit looks at the role of IT in the strategic development of the maritime enterprise and processes that integrate business and technology with business improvement. The unit also considers marketing, project management and the human issues related to major enterprise change.

Course content You will study five core units in periods 1 and 2 (October to May), followed by your project in period 3 (June to September).

Safety and Enforcement: You will learn about the issues and the role/influence of key organisations associated with health, safety and maritime law enforcement in both the shipping and offshore industries. The unit also examines the relationship between safety and enforcement.

Project Proposal: You will develop your research and academic skills,

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enabling you to produce a research proposal for your subsequent project.

You will learn about the processes and philosophies of research, together with the methodologies for both data gathering and data analysis.

Project: Maritime professionals need to be skilled problem-solvers to lead changes in policy or practice. You will develop these skills by identifying, planning and implementing research in your chosen area, and analysing and communicating the findings.

Assessment Assessment is through a mix of presentations, written coursework, an examination and a negotiation exercise. The exact mix depends on the unit. You will also complete a 15,000- to 20,000-word research dissertation.

Key career skills You will develop a range of transferable skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, teamwork and presentation.

Projects/work experience You will have opportunities to visit external organisations and facilities to see the practical application of your learning. Some of these are funded outside of the course fees.

Why Solent is special

Course length

• The MSc International Maritime Studies programme is validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers; depending on your chosen pathway, this master’s course will provide exemptions from the institute's professional examinations.

• You will benefit from Southampton's position as a major centre in the UK and European shipping sector, with visits to the Port of Southampton and other relevant areas.

• You will also get involved in practical activities involving the Warsash Maritime Academy and wider industry.

1 year full-time 2 years part-time

In my view “The university is very supportive and offers help with the course and with everything else concerning university life.”

Lilian, student, MSc International Maritime Studies

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in maritime studies, environmental science or management, shipping, geography, business or law, or any appropriate subject.

• An ordinary degree or HND in a technical or business discipline, combined with appropriate professional experience.

• Other qualifications may also be considered – contact the faculty office for further information.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities With a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, our graduates are well equipped for careers in ship management or port operations/management, either in the UK or internationally.

Career paths include: • general and project management roles within relevant maritime organisations and businesses • ship and shipping company management • marine accident investigation.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: mt.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3355

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International Maritime Studies – Shipping and Logistics MSc Gain an advanced qualification and develop your professional skills and knowledge in the dynamic maritime business. safety and environmental protection aspects of maritime activities.

You will also examine international maritime legislation.

Maritime Business and IT Strategy: This unit considers the role of IT in the strategic development of the maritime enterprise and processes that integrate business and technology with business improvement. The unit also considers marketing, project management and the human issues related to major enterprise change.

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Course overview

Industry focus

In the current marketplace, shipping managers need to understand all aspects of international supply chain management. This is increasingly important as the shipping industry evolves towards an integrated multimodal door-to-door logistics approach.

On this master’s course, you will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the operations and strategies of shipping as a single transport mode within the context of international multimodal logistics.

This course is part of the taught MSc programme in international maritime studies. The programme offers intellectually challenging courses that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to operate successfully within the maritime industry.

You will be taught by a highly skilled team with wide-ranging experience in the maritime industry. You will also benefit from our first-rate facilities in and around Southampton.

The course has been designed in conjunction with industry professionals to ensure that you gain the necessary skills for career success.

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Maritime Business Law: You will assess issues in maritime law from the mature outlook of the postgraduate student. You will consider challenging issues in established and fast-evolving aspects of shipping and commercial law.

Maritime Transport and Logistics: This unit focuses on the commercial and logistics environment in which maritime transport operates. You will analyse the commercial operation of ships in the bulk and liner shipping freight markets and the role of maritime transport in global supply chains.

Course content You will study five core units in periods 1 and 2 (October to May), followed by your project work in period 3 (June to September).

Management of Shipping Operations: You will learn about the management issues involved in running a shipping operation, both on-board ship and ashore.

You will study the inter-relationship of different management functions, looking at how ship and shore are linked to enhance the commercial,

Project Proposal: You will develop your research and academic skills, enabling you to produce a research proposal for your subsequent project.

The unit introduces you to the processes and philosophies of research, together with the methodologies for both data gathering and data analysis.

Project: Maritime professionals need to be skilled in identifying and analysing problems to lead changes in policy or practices. You will develop these skills by identifying, planning and implementing research in your chosen area, and analysing and communicating the findings.

Assessment Assessment may include presentations, written coursework and/or an examination. The exact mix depends on the unit. You will also complete a 15,000- to 20,000-word research dissertation on a relevant topic.

Key career skills You will develop a range of transferable skills, encompassing critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, working to deadlines, teamwork and presentation.

Projects/work experience There are opportunities to visit external organisations and facilities to see the practical application of learning from the course. Some of these are funded outside of the course fees.

You will also have the chance to compete for a project placement with DHL, based in Southampton.

DHL also sponsors a prize for the ‘best logistics student’ each year.

Why Solent is special

Course length

• You will benefit from Southampton's position as a major centre in the UK and European shipping sector, with opportunities to visit the Port of Southampton and local organisations.

• You will put theory into practice with activities involving the Warsash Maritime Academy and wider industry.

• The MSc International Maritime Studies programme is validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers; depending on your chosen pathway, the MSc will provide exemptions from the institute's professional examinations.

1 year full-time 2 years part-time

In my view “The master’s course provides a scholarly mix of theoretical lectures and practical and professional activities, such as expert seminars and simulation exercises in other maritime environments.”

Bomono, student

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in maritime studies, environmental science or management, shipping, geography, business or law, or in any appropriate subject.

• An ordinary degree or HND in a technical or business discipline, combined with appropriate professional experience.

• Equivalent qualifications may also be considered – contact the faculty office for further information.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities With a mix of theoretical and practical skills, our graduates are well equipped for careers in maritime business, logistics and/or supply chain management, either in the UK or internationally.

• general and project management roles within relevant maritime organisations and businesses • freight forwarding • third-party logistics • supply chain management.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: mt.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3355

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International Trade Regulation LLM This specialised postgraduate legal course provides sought-after skills and knowledge in both the legal profession and wider legal practice, focusing on international trade and business. include corporate social responsibility, the Law of Corporations, shareholder rights and the duties of directors.

International Commercial Enforcement and Dispute Resolution: This unit is primarily concerned with mechanisms of obtaining redress in international commercial disputes, focusing on what are traditionally called ‘private international law’ or ‘conflict of laws’ but developing further to cover areas such as arbitration and arbitration agreements.

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Course overview

Industry focus

Focusing on international legal business structures, including the formation of commercial groups and their activities, this innovative master’s provides in-depth understanding of international business agreements and dispute resolution mechanisms.

You will also study exciting, contemporary topics such as 'Creativity and Regulation in the Global Digital Environment’, and benefit from a clearly structured practical and applicable approach to delivery.

Live-case studies enhance the relevance of the subject, while a work-based project either with a current employer or under placement (with employers such as the multinational Medicom Healthcare Limited, commercial lawyers Lawdit Solicitors or other organisations) provides first-hand experience of the exciting world of international trade.

The course was developed in conjunction with an extensive variety of legal professionals including solicitors, barristers, company secretaries, legal consultants and compliance officers.

You will also benefit from Solent’s programme of professional guest speakers such as commercial solicitors, managing partners, police, trading standards officers, barristers and members of the judiciary.

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Course content LLM International Trade Regulation is made up of five core units, including a work-based project which accounts for a third of the course.

Law and Regulation of International Business Organisations: This unit focuses on the types and functions of business organisations typical across the world, and their legal regulation. Subjects

Creativity and Regulation in the Global Digital Environment: This unit focuses on issues relating to the protection of creative endeavour in the digital environment, covering intellectual property rights, domain names, licensing, digital rights management and encryption, data protection and information privacy.

You will also have a chance to build practical skills such as valuation of intellectual property and due diligence processes.

The International Market in Goods and Services: This unit focuses on the specifics of international trade, covering standard trade terms, major international trade conventions, sale/transport of goods and customs regulations. You will also study transport and regulation of goods, services and capital in the EU, e-commerce, electronic contracts and computer crime.

Work-Based Project: The work-based project provides an exciting opportunity to put your newlylearned knowledge to a practical purpose for either a current employer or as part of a short-term placement.

Example projects include a study of intellectual property protection or data protection compliance in the company, a review of trade regulation and export opportunities in the EU, or various other possibilities.

Assessment Coursework, plus a work-based project that accounts for a third of your final mark.

Key career skills High-level research and planning skills, due diligence, presenting written and oral material, working independently and in groups.

Projects/work experience The work-based project is a real opportunity to apply your learning to the real world. The university has a wide range of contacts with employers within the sector and will support you in finding and securing a suitable placement. If you are already in employment and studying with us part-time, you may undertake the placement with your existing employer.

Why Solent is special

Course length

• Taught by highly experienced lecturers with practical professional experience.

• Excellent ties with local and international employers.

• Focus on contemporary issues and industry skills.

• Opportunity to build hands-on experience through your work-based project.

• Programme of guest speakers from legal roles.

1 year full-time 2 years part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in law or a subject that includes a substantial law component; alternatively, an equivalent professional qualification and/or evidence of law-related experience will be considered.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Within the legal profession, a postgraduate specialisation on top of your law degree could be a significant career advantage.

The specialised knowledge and skills you will develop on this course also mean you will be suitable for a wide range of roles across business, public-sector or governmental organisations.

• in-house lawyer • legal executive • paralegal • trademark and patent attorney • company secretary

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Blog: southamptonsolent businessschool.blogspot.co.uk

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Management MSc This flexible course enables you to hone your management skills and complete an industry placement.

Applied Contemporary Management Theory • Management in Context: This unit will provide the student with the theory and practice required to succeed as a manager.

• Organisational Development: This unit is based on the application and transfer of behavioural science knowledge and practice.

• Business Issues and Practice: This unit examines some of the most important contemporary business issues and practice faced by organisations, preparing students for the challenges ahead in any decision-making role in their career.

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Course overview

Industry focus

On this course, you will gain the academic and professional skills and recognition required for a successful career in management.

The course has a thematic approach to reflect the real-world practice of management. Using case studies and models, you will learn how to apply analytical and creative decision-making to real-life scenarios.

If in employment, you will develop your skills and experience through workbased learning. All students benefit from our links with industry, including a work placement opportunity.

The course offers flexible study options to suit your requirements.

It is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and you can gain student membership during your studies.

Where appropriate, you will have opportunities to apply course learning to your own, or other, organisations.

This may involve using case studies and live briefs, which involve working on a real industry project with a client.

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Course content The course focuses on three main themes across seven core units.

Personal Management Development • Continuing Professional and Personal Development (CPD): This unit will support students in articulating their individual CPD. • Business Skills for Leadership: A unit to provide skills support for the leader in the contemporary organisation.

Management Research • Management Research Methods: This unit will develop the skills of inquiry and management research required primarily for the project but also for all of the MSc programme units.

• Management/WorkBased/Consultancy Project: Students have the opportunity to undertake a work placement resulting in a work-based project, or to progress with a management or ‘live’ consultancy report.

Assessment Assessment is through individual coursework, which includes portfolios, written work, presentations and the final project.

Key career skills You will develop a range of transferable skills, including group working, presentation, research and

analysis, working to deadlines and applying knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Projects/work experience You will have the option to complete a work placement, which may form the basis of your final project report.

You can also choose to write about an organisation with which you are familiar or your own workplace.

Why Solent is special • Expert tuition: Our tutors have vast business management expertise across a variety of industries, which ensures that you gain practical skills and understanding in core subject areas.

• Flexible learning: If you are in fulltime employment but looking to boost your career prospects, our part-time variant of the course is designed to fit around your working life; and unlike most distance learning, you will have regular class sessions and frequent tutor contact.

• Focus on practical experience: Throughout the course you will complement your theoretical learning with contextual examples and case studies, ensuring you can know how to apply your knowledge in the business environment; you will also have the chance to get first-hand experience through your final project or work placement opportunities.

• Ongoing support: Formative assessment (informal feedback on your progress) is built into every unit, ensuring you can adapt your learning to meet best practice.

Course length 1 year full-time 2 years part-time (day release) 3 years part-time (classroom and distance learning mix)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher; alternatively, an equivalent professional qualification and/or evidence of managerial experience will be considered.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities On completing this course, you will be well placed to take your management career to the next level within your current organisation or elsewhere.

Career paths include: • government agencies • SMEs • consultancies and international corporations • self-employment • PhD-level study.

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When you are truly committed, the world conspires to support you in all sorts of ways that you could never have believed possible.

Simon Woodroffe, entrepreneur, former Dragon’s Den star and Yo! Sushi founder

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Blog: southamptonsolent businessschool.blogspot.co.uk

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Marketing Management MA On this course, you will gain strategic insights, skills and knowledge, equipping you for a dynamic career in marketing.

Course overview You will develop in-depth and practical knowledge of a wide range of marketing topics from strategic, international and ethical perspectives.

You will also learn how to make strategic marketing decisions in a realworld context.

The course has two pathways: digital marketing and marketing management.

You can tailor your learning experience to your chosen career path.

You will have a variety of networking opportunities, with guest speakers from industry and live client assessment briefs. A marketing consultancy project also gives you the chance to work with business clients and apply theory to a practical problem.

One key element of the course is a business simulation exercise, which takes place in teams over an extended weekend in January. This really enables you to develop the skills needed to advance your career in marketing.

Industry focus We have strong links with industry and welcome regular guest speakers and visiting fellows from industry and commerce.

You will have opportunities to complete practical projects and placements during the course.

The course is supported by a number of organisations, including Lawton Communications, Carswell Gould and the Institute of Commercial Management.

Course content You will take four units in each term (1 and 2) from a list of core and option units. This allows you to concentrate on your dissertation during the third term.

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Core units Integrated Marketing Communications: You will analyse and evaluate the significance of communication in the marketing management environment, looking particularly at the communications mix and the channels available to marketing managers.

Contemporary Strategic Marketing Management: This unit examines the development of existing and emerging marketing strategies, incorporating new technologies and globalisation.

Marketing Research and Information Management: You will learn the theory of applying marketing research concepts in a variety of contexts and put your knowledge into practice.

Services and Relationship Marketing Management: You will look at the theories of relationship marketing and in particular the importance of service quality, the ‘service encounter’ and customer care, and the potential conflict with operational aspects of services.

Marketing Consultancy Project: This unit gives you the opportunity to demonstrate, in a real-world environment, what you have already learned about a specific field of marketing. You will also develop valuable consultancy skills.

Research Methods and Dissertation: After completing the taught units, you will research and write an academic dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words. This is supported by an initial proposal of

3,500 words. You will normally explore an area of marketing theory related to your chosen career path.

Option units, for example: Marketing Principles: You will explore the concepts and principles of marketing, using the traditional ‘marketing mix’, segmentation, targeting and positioning, and organisational and consumer buying behaviour. You will have an opportunity to develop an assessed marketing plan for a business or public sector client. You must take this unit if you have limited or no prior marketing experience.

International Marketing Management: You will review the key fundamentals of marketing and planning in the context of international business and the cultural, social, religious and political issues that may affect an organisation’s marketing.

Academic English for Graduates: This unit enables students whose first language is not English to develop their language skills for academic study in the UK. It also aims to improve language-related study skills, with an emphasis on writing and listening.

Contemporary Issues in Marketing: You will explore the theory and practice of contemporary marketing and marketing management. This unit covers issues such as ethical marketing and corporate social responsibility, social media marketing and consumer behaviour.

E-Marketing Management: You will explore how organisations use e-technology and e-networks to gain

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advantage in today’s competitive marketplace. We work closely with business specialists in social media and digital marketing to ensure that students keep up-to-date with best practice in this rapidly changing environment.

Entrepreneurial Marketing Management: This unit covers entrepreneurship, innovation and the characteristics of entrepreneurial behaviour. You will gain an understanding of the factors that lead to success in entrepreneurial business, including key marketing management techniques.

The list above provides examples of recent units. These units will be updated regularly to reflect modern marketing practices and all are subject to demand.

summer vacation, giving you the chance to work closely with a UK business and, by agreement, undertake research for your dissertation.

Course length

Why Solent is special

Entry level

• Our graduates automatically qualify for membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM); for existing members, the MA course may contribute towards chartered marketer status.

• The emphasis on employability, and our close links with industry, will equip you with a broad range of academic and commercial skills and experience.

• Flexible study options are available (with full- and part-time options).

• There are opportunities to gain PRINCE2 and Google Analytics qualifications; you will also have the option to learn a language (all at an additional cost).

• An honours degree at 2:2 or higher, or an equivalent qualification/five years' relevant professional experience in marketing; Intermediate/ Professional Diploma CIM qualifications and relevant MBA or MA business qualifications also qualify for exemption.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

• We reserve the right to determine admission to the course by interview or other appropriate means.

Assessment Assessment is through individual and group work. There are no examinations.

1 year full-time 2 years part-time (January and September entry)

Career opportunities Key career skills You will develop skills and knowledge in a range of areas, including business and client communications, market research, marketing planning, presentation, project management, teamwork and marketing strategy.

Projects/work experience Several units provide opportunities to work on live projects. For the Marketing Consultancy Project, for example, past students have completed research for Symantec, Southampton City Council, the Leprosy Mission, the Nuffield Theatre, Cunard and Microsoft.

Placements are available during the

In my view “I have found the course to be innovative and informative, and found the work-based project extremely worthwhile. The wide range of units and assignment briefs provides the opportunity to study all aspects of marketing intensively, which has helped me to find fulltime employment and stood me in good stead for my future career.”

Laura, student

Our graduates are well placed to pursue high-flying careers in a variety of areas, including strategic management, digital and social media marketing, marketing communications PR, product management and marketing research.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) This course equips aspiring managers and business leaders with the knowledge and skills required to achieve career success in a fast-changing, competitive world.

• Contemporary Operations Management • Strategic Management • Project and Research Skills.

Two option units from: • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Global Financial Markets • Financial Strategies • Entrepreneurial Marketing Management.

Assessment Assessment is through presentations, written assignments, role-play, a business simulation exercise and live briefs.

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Course overview

Industry focus

Whether you want to progress in a senior management role or become a successful entrepreneur, our MBA will equip you with the skills to fulfil your potential.

The MBA course builds on the four pillars of management: marketing, operations, HR management and finance.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to apply knowledge in a global business context. You will explore a range of subjects through specialist options and a project.

You will also complete a dissertation, management or consultancy project tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teaching staff have extensive industry experience, and some still work in the field. They bring real-life examples into the classroom to help you put theory into context, so that you can learn about the latest professional practices.

We have extensive links with industry and employers, giving you opportunities to work with businesses on real projects.

In the past year, students have: • helped an entrepreneur to commercialise an invention • developed a marketing plan for a business • worked with an events company on organisational change.

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Course content Our MBA covers all the key areas of study for a successful career in business.

Units: • Financial Decision-Making in Business • Managerial Economics • Contemporary Organisational Behaviour • Enhanced Leadership • The Principles of Marketing • Leadership for Innovation and Change

Key career skills You will develop your critical analysis and business-planning skills, along with experience in presentation, time management and planning your professional development.

Projects/work experience Combining classroom-based workshops, group work and supervised study, the Solent MBA also provides opportunities to work on live client briefs with real-world businesses.

On your major project you will be allocated a supervisor who specialises in your chosen subject area and can help provide connections to the business world, giving you a chance to investigate a contemporary business issue from a real-world practical perspective.

Why Solent is special

Course length

• Industry links: Solent’s close links with industry professionals and employers provide opportunities to develop your own professional connections and secure valuable work experience and employment.

• Contemporary focus: Your academic learning is put into a practical context through live case studies and work on live projects with clients; this provides a realistic insight into corporate thinking, analysis and decision-making.

• Entrepreneurial support: We offer specialist units on entrepreneurship for students looking to start their own business, and have an extensive array of enterprise and business support programmes to give you the time, space and financial assistance to get your start-up off the ground.

• Flexible scheduling: The Solent MBA has multiple start dates throughout the year, with a variety of part-time and flexible study options to fit around your work commitments.

1 year full-time (September, November, January and April starts available).

2 years part-time/weekend/online learning (September, November, January and April starts available).

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher or an equivalent recognised degree/professional qualification will be considered.

• Additionally, you must have two years’ relevant work experience (with devolved decision-making and management skills).

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time delivery is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities In my view “I received immense support and encouragement from enthusiastic and industry experienced lecturers throughout the duration of the course.”

Saraweta Patra, graduate, MBA

Our MBA programme offers excellent prospects if you are looking to become an entrepreneur or to progress your career at senior management level.

Career paths include: • company director • managing director • consultant.

In my view “This university has given me a lot and the MBA course is very demanding - helping me improve the skills I need to manage my company. This is the best experience I’ve ever had in education.”

Syed Mohiuddin, graduate, MBA

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Blog: southamptonsolent businessschool.blogspot.co.uk

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Media MA Develop your professional skills and gain practical work experience for a career in the media industries. expected to bring together varying approaches and methodologies, and to demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Three options from: Social Media: This unit examines diverse aspects of this rapidly expanding area, including Web 2.0 and the significance of the concept, social networking, productivity networking, user-generated content and political networks.

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Course overview

Industry focus

This MA gives you the chance to launch a career in the media and explore new creative and commercial possibilities.

The course, which is part of our wider media programme, offers one of the most diverse postgraduate pathways for media studies in the UK. Our teaching team is repeatedly commended by external examiners for its approachability and close working with students. So you will benefit from first-class training and support.

Alongside our teaching staff, we also welcome regular guest speakers from external media organisations, such as Abbey Road Productions, the BBC and the Royal Television Society.

The combination of our specialist staff, close industry links and cuttingedge studio facilities means that you will study in a first-class environment for research and experimentation.

The qualifications and industry experience of our lecturers includes digital media, film-making, journalism and publishing, marketing, scriptwriting for radio, television, film and stage, and music theory and performance.

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Course content During the course, you will take two core units.

Professional Development and Research Skills: On this unit, you will hone your research skills in preparation for the major project.

You will learn about a range of research methods and techniques that can be used in the media industries in preparation for your future career.

Master’s Project: You will design, produce and present an individually demanding piece of work in your chosen area of interest. You will be

Identity, Culture and Conflict: You will explore areas of conflict arising in relation to identity.

This unit addresses the gendered and sexed identities and issues of conflict, such as debates about the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. You will also consider race and ethnicity, and areas of global conflict.

Diaspora Visions: This unit studies the origins and histories of diasporas and the effects on international relations and culture. You can specialise in a particular diaspora or follow a specific subject pathway.

Propaganda and Persuasion: You will study the history of propaganda and persuasive texts through a survey of mass media, from literature and the arts through to press, radio, TV, film and digital forms. You will analyse how these media are linked across the political, cultural and social domains.

Experimental Film History, Form and Practice: You will gain an understanding of the history, codes, formats and practice of experimental film-making. You will also make a short experimental film, through

practical workshop sessions on camera, lights, sound and digital video editing.

Assessment Assessment may include presentations, written essays and project work.

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Digital Studio: This unit places the processes of digital media production in historical and social contexts.

You will learn about production development in different digital formats, and develop your skills in one or more areas of study, such as studios.

Key career skills You will develop your skills in writing, creative thinking, problem solving, teamwork and communication.

Entry level

Documentary History, Form and Practice: This unit provides an overview of the codes and conventions of documentaries, and you will get the chance to make a short documentary film. You will study technical and creative aspects and master the full range of skills in camera, lights, sound and digital video editing.

Script to Screen: You will develop your own original (or adapted) story and create a professional screenplay.

This will be an industry-standard, pre-production package that may be used for your final master’s project.

Producing Television: This unit covers the role and responsibilities of the producer. You will look at: how to get the best out of people; developing ideas; creating running orders and formats; researching content; and legal and ethical issues.

Digital and Multi-Platform Storytelling: You will study the theory and practice of storytelling in the exciting and interactive digital domain.

Projects/work experience As a master’s student, you can choose to work on a practical media project or write a dissertation as your final piece of work.

Why Solent is special • Our teaching staff have extensive expertise in the postgraduate sector; many continue to work in the industry, so you will benefit from the latest insights.

• You can choose a project or dissertation in a diverse range of subject areas – this is often the reason why students choose Solent over our competitors.

• You will have the chance to meet and talk with current media professionals through our professional networks.

• We receive many word-of-mouth endorsements from graduates, and many students remain in contact with us long after they have graduated.

1 year full-time; also available part-time

• An honours degree at 2:1 or higher in media studies, English, cultural studies, journalism, multimedia, interactive production, media production, digital media, advertising or a related subject.

• An HND or degree in a related subject, combined with a minimum of two years’ relevant professional experience.

• Alternatively, we will consider professional experience, together with a portfolio that demonstrates relevant skills.

• An interview is normally part of the selection process.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following the course, you will be well equipped for a wide range of careers in areas such as: • interactive production and web design • print and broadcast journalism • screenwriting • public relations • advertising • further study to doctoral level.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Media Writing MA This course will equip you with the skills to write for a whole variety of media and help you to make valuable industry contacts. be agreed with your supervisor. You will be expected to synthesise approaches and methodologies in the field and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Readings for Twenty-First-Century Writers: You will explore the idea of cultural written products as motivators and initiators for contemporary media writers.

You will study different forms of ‘readings’ and texts, and analyse how narrative structure and literary form have evolved to create new hybrids of media writing.

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This course is ideally suited if you are looking to specialise in writing for different media and to build a detailed understanding of industry applications and practices.

You will develop your skills and shape your ‘voice’ and style for feature journalism, online or business writing and other non-fiction genres.

We offer one of the most diverse postgraduate pathways in this field.

You will be encouraged to publish, exhibit and promote your work wherever possible.

Our highly experienced staff have theoretical knowledge and practical experience across a broad range of industries, from advertising through to publishing, journalism and scriptwriting – so you will gain a wide range of knowledge and skills, providing excellent preparation for your future career.

Many of our staff continue to work as freelancers and consultants in the industry – so you will benefit from their knowledge of the latest industry practices and skills.

During your studies, you will complete a work placement or freelance commission.

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Cultural Influences on Writing and the Media: This unit introduces late twentieth-century cultural theory framed by the notions of postmodernism, post-feminism, postcolonialism, post-humanism and poststructuralism. You will examine the relationship between societal discourses, cultural production and audience. This unit also analyses fictional, non-fictional and promotional cultural texts.

Professional Practice: This unit will help you to plan your long-term career. You will explore and critically analyse the media, publishing and creative industries in the UK and globally. You will research career opportunities and produce professional development plans. You will also complete a four-week work placement or freelance assignment.

Professional Writing: You will build advanced knowledge of the concept of ‘media writing’ and develop your skills across a range of writing practices. You will look at the importance and value of industry knowledge and links. The unit also explores current media practices and debates, with a focus on writing practice, audience reception and writing to task.

Master's Project: You will design, produce and present a demanding piece of work in your chosen area of interest. The structure and form will

Assessment Assessment can include presentations, written essays, portfolio work and reflective journals.

Key career skills You will develop your skills in writing, creative thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time.

Entry level Projects/work experience You will be encouraged to undertake work experience as part of the Professional Practice unit, which will help you to plan and develop your future career.

Why Solent is special • Our teaching staff have extensive industry experience in areas such as advertising, journalism and publishing, giving you wide-ranging insights.

• We welcome guest lecturers from across the media industries, with plenty of networking opportunities.

• You will have the opportunity to choose a specialist area for your project or dissertation.

• An honours degree at 2:1 or higher in media studies, multimedia, interactive production, media production, digital media, advertising, journalism, film, public relations, media writing or another related subject.

• An HND or degree in a related subject combined with a minimum of two years' relevant professional experience.

• Alternatively, we will consider professional experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates relevant skills.

• All applicants will be interviewed.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following this course, our graduates pursue careers in: magazine, print and broadcast journalism; screenwriting; public relations; and advertising.

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I was particularly struck by the diversity of courses, the originality of titles. The things people can study here really makes me excited.

A lot of the courses you run are extraordinarily interesting and I want to study them!

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John Lloyd CBE Comedy writer, television producer and Honorary Doctor of Media

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Multimedia Journalism MA This master’s course enables you to hone your practical and technical skills to an advanced level, equipping you for a career in journalism.

Multimedia Practice: Strategies and Management: You will examine the role of the internet in delivering engaging and appropriate content.

You will develop your understanding of multi-platform journalism through the use of content management software, and look at how to encourage audience feedback.

You will explore how multimedia journalists use opinion pieces and blogs to generate authoritative content, and complete traditionally specialist tasks such as sub-editing copy, writing headlines and search engine optimisation (SEO).

You will also gain advanced search engine skills and discover how editorial copy interacts with images, video and other interactive forms.

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Industry focus

Journalism is a rapidly changing industry, with the emergence of new technologies and the shift towards online media. These days, media professionals must embrace these new technologies without losing sight of core journalistic skills.

On this master’s course, you will learn how to find and verify a story or interview and look at the most appropriate methods to relay this information.

You will also look at how to adapt a story for multiple media – a vital skill for journalists in this competitive industry.

During this course, you will build a network of professional contacts and gain all the skills for a successful career in the media.

You will gain valuable experience from industry placement opportunities.

We have extensive links in the media industry, with more than 30 partners including Sky, the BBC, the Daily Mail, The Sunday Times, the Daily Express, Grazia, Now, Vogue, BBC Publications and many more.

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Course content Advanced Multimedia Theory: On this theoretical unit, you will look at various working practices adopted by journalists and global media organisations in their relevant contexts. This will involve analysing the impact of networked communication and associated technologies and platforms. You will apply multimedia theory to a range of case studies and other real-world scenarios.

Cultural Influences on Writing and the Media: This unit introduces you to late twentieth-century cultural theory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examine the relationship between societal discourses, cultural production and audience through an analysis of fictional, non-fictional and promotional cultural texts.

Professional Practice: This unit will help you to plan your long-term career. You will explore and critically analyse the media, publishing and creative industries in the UK and globally. This will include researching career opportunities in your chosen industry and producing professional development plans. You will also complete a four-week work placement or freelance assignment.

Master's Project: You will design, produce and present a demanding piece of work in your chosen area of study. The format and structure can take a variety of forms, which will be agreed with your supervisor.

You will be expected to synthesise various approaches and methodologies, and to demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Assessment Assessment can include presentations, essays, a research proposal and coursework.

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing problem-solving, oral and written communication, along with experience in teamwork, time management and presentation.

Projects/work experience You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and apply your theoretical knowledge to the workplace through the Professional Practice unit.

for freelance assignments to enhance your portfolio.

• We organise regular national and international study trips to publishing houses, newspaper organisations and museums.

In my view “Studying MA Multimedia Journalism at Solent has given me great insight into the future of journalism in the increasingly digital world that I wish to become a part of.”

Jinal, student, MA Multimedia Journalism

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a related discipline.

• Alternatively, you will need a minimum of two years’ professional experience, with evidence of relevant skills.

• You will need to provide a portfolio with evidence of your journalistic aptitude as part of the selection process.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following this course, you will have advanced skills and knowledge to work across all media platforms, including print, online and broadcast media.

This will equip you for editorial or management roles with magazines, digital companies or broadcast organisations.

Find out more Why Solent is special • Designed in conjunction with current industry professionals, this course meets the requirements of employers in this rapidly evolving sector.

• Our talented teaching team includes editors, freelancers and awardwinning writers, including Sky and Daily Mirror journalists.

• We welcome high-profile guest lecturers from the media and creative industries, offering key insights and networking opportunities.

• You will have the chance to join Solent Creatives, with opportunities

www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Music Festival Industries MA Gain in-depth knowledge of music festival practice and developments on this innovative course, and specialise in your chosen field.

Industry focus

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We have close links with a number of music festivals, including unique working arrangements with Bestival/Camp Bestival and the Association of Independent Festivals.

As a student, you will have the chance to get involved in our exciting annual music industry conference and festival (SMILE) in Southampton – which is now in its sixth year.

The event attracts high-profile speakers such as DJ Rob da Bank (Radio 1 and Bestival) and Mark Cann (Glastonbury festival).

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Bestival is really happy to have provided Solent students with work placements. They've been exceptional, reflecting the exciting, innovative and independently minded courses the university offers.

Rob da Bank, Radio 1 DJ, Sunday Best founder, Bestival owner and Visiting Fellow

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During the course, you will take four core units:

Course overview This course is ideal if you love music and you’re looking to expand your career opportunities and knowledge to work in festivals and live event management.

The MA Music Festival Industries provides a mix of academic and practical work, with a focus on the cultural, political, economic and managerial aspects of the industry.

You will learn about the broad range of organisations and activities that contribute to a successful event and you will undertake project work in your chosen areas of interest.

We have well-established and developing links with some of the leading national and local festivals, giving you the chance to secure valuable work experience. You will also have the chance to research an issue ‘in the field’.

Professional Development and Research Skills: On this unit, you will develop your research skills in preparation for the major project. You will learn about the research methods and techniques that are used in the music and media industries – providing excellent preparation for your future career.

Master's Project: You will design, produce and present an individually demanding piece of work in your chosen area of interest. You will be expected to critically synthesise approaches and methodologies, and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Advanced Issues in the Music Festival Industries: This unit explores the key issues facing festival organisers and the industry in the twenty-first century, such as commercialisation, the impact of new technologies and environmental sustainability initiatives. These issues

are linked into broader intellectual debates, helping you to understand and evaluate these issues in depth.

Music Festival in Practice: This unit investigates the structure, roles and responsibilities of various parts of the contemporary music festival industry, from event planning and marketing through to on-site event production, relationship management, sustainability and evaluation.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of how successful festivals are created and sustained, with a focus on professional practice.

Option units You will take one option unit from our MA Media courses. These units vary each year. Previous examples have included: • Critical Issues in Popular Music • Contemporary British Film and Television • Contemporary Film and Culture • Digital and Multi-Platform Storytelling • Digital Studio • Documentary History, Form and Practice • Experimental Film History, Form and Practice • Global Popular Music • Music Festivals, Society and Culture • Popular Music and Performance • Practice Producing Television • Script to Screen.

Assessment Assessment is through individual projects, essays, professional reports and seminar presentations. You will receive regular feedback through weekly seminars and tutorials with our teaching staff.

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a wide range of skills, encompassing problem-solving, research and analysis, writing, oral communication and project management.

Projects/work experience We can help you to arrange work experience at some of the UK’s bestknown music festivals.

Over the past six years, students have completed work experience at the Glade festival, Blissfields, Sonisphere, Wakestock and Glastonbury. In 2011 alone, our students completed more than 250 placements in areas such as artist liaison, relationship management, stage management and PR work.

All placements are managed by our in-house organisation, Solent Music (Festivals).

During your studies, you will also have opportunities to develop and undertake research ‘in the field’ as part of the final major project.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a relevant subject, and/or professional experience.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities On this course, you will gain the academic and practical skills demanded by employers and organisers in the music festival industries.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

Why Solent is special • We have close links with some of the UK’s top festival organisations, offering diverse work opportunities for students.

• You can get involved with running our annual industry event (SMILE), which provides valuable practical experience.

• Our highly experienced tutors undertake cutting-edge research in their fields – giving you the latest industry insights.

• We welcome regular guest speakers from the music festival industries to inform and inspire your work.

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Personnel and Development MA Building on your professional experience, you will advance your HR skills and broaden your career prospects with this higher-level course. professional practice and the pivotal role of continuous professional development (CPD).

Human Resource Management in Context: An understanding of the business environment continues to be of vital importance for all businesses. We will look at up-to-date information on crucial political, economic and legal areas, including the European Union and regulatory developments, alongside some contemporary issues facing practitioners of human resource management (HRM).

Course overview On this course, you will develop all the skills needed to be an effective manager of people in changing employment conditions. It provides the ideal route to advance your management career, and to broaden your managerial skills and core personnel and development competencies.

You will have the opportunity to explore a specific personnel issue in depth and to develop both operationally and strategically.

The course will appeal to anyone involved in the management of people at a senior and strategic level.

It is particularly suited to HR professionals, middle and senior managers, trade union officials and members of other professions.

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which informs teaching and learning throughout the course.

You will have opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills to realworld scenarios from your workplace.

We invite former students to come in and talk about their study experience and research, which current students learn a lot from.

Developing Skills for Business Leadership: During this unit you will develop a strong awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses as managers and colleagues. You will develop a range of skills including thinking and decision-making, the management of financial information, managing budgets, a range of teamwork and interpersonal skills, and others associated with developing personal effectiveness and credibility at work.

Course content Year One: Postgraduate Certificate in Personnel and Development (PgC) Leading, Managing and Developing People: At the end of this unit you will be able to critically assess how people are managed and developed within contemporary organisations.

We will consider the role of HR specialists in helping to equip colleagues to manage the key issues of leadership, flexibility and change in ways which elicit employee engagement, commitment and performance. We will also explore the significance of ethical and

Year Two: Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel and Development (PgD) Employment Law: This unit will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to brief organisations on the consequences of current and future developments in employment law, and to give up-to-date, timely and accurate advice concerning the practical application of legal principles at work in different jurisdictions.

Managing Employment Relations: The aim of this unit is to provide personnel and development professionals with an understanding of employment relations perspectives and debates, both national and international, from a theoretical and behavioural competency perspective.

Investigating a Business Issue: This unit will develop your strategic awareness and a business orientation, and enable you to write reports that will persuade key stakeholders in the organisation to change or adopt a particular policy and practice using a live, complex business issue.

One option unit from: • Resourcing and Talent Management • Employee Engagement • Understanding and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring • Reward Management • Leadership and Management Development.

Year Three: MA Personnel and Development Research Methods and Dissertation: The purpose of this unit is to enable students to critically reflect upon alternative theoretical and practical approaches to research and to design and implement an HRM research project.

Assessment Assessment consists of 25 per cent research proposal – 3,500 words plus presentation – and 75 per cent dissertation – 20,000 words.

Key career skills This course develops a range of transferable skills, such as research, independent working, effective organisation, writing and strategic/ creative thinking.

Projects/work experience You can choose a dissertation topic that draws on your current working environment and experience.

This enables you to apply your skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios and situations.

Past students have covered a whole host of themes in their dissertations, such as work–life balance, employee wellbeing and engagement, leadership, bullying at work, talent management, HR and strategic HRM.

Course length 3 years part-time

Entry level • A Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel and Development (or equivalent) and a good overall level of performance in all diploma-level units is required; an appropriate range and level of organisational experience is also desirable.

• As a part-time course, overseas students requiring a student visa are not eligible to apply.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Why Solent is special • You can study flexibly around your job with six sessions on Saturdays.

• Our tutors have extensive HR/industry experience, which ensures that you gain practical skills and knowledge of real-life scenarios.

• You can choose from a wide range of dissertation topics to suit your interests.

• A one-year ‘top-up’ from the Postgraduate Diploma is available.

This master’s course will enhance your career prospects and broaden your opportunities in the HR field.

The course has directly helped many of our graduates to progress to senior HR positions.

Career paths include: • HR • management • personnel • trade union official.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888

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Photography MA Develop your personal style while strengthening your understanding of industry techniques on this distinctive MA that blends theory and practice.

Research Methods: As preparation for research, this unit will require you to undertake a number of tasks related to your discipline. These include a prĂŠcis of an article, a critical commentary of two book reviews, your own book review, and a proposal for your dissertation/critical research paper with an annotated bibliography.

Course overview This dynamic course will allow you to explore the art of photography and visual culture, enabling you to create innovative, highly original photographic projects.

Blending theory and practice, you will develop your personal technique through both research and studio-based units. You will build your own style, underpinning your creativity with a strong awareness of industry techniques and equipping yourself to succeed in freelance arts practice, in commercial practice or in further research.

Access to our impressive industrystandard photography facilities will provide you with the specialist environment and equipment to experience professional level work.

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committed to developing your creative skills and talents.

The team will nurture your creativity, encouraging you to develop the essential critical and conceptual skills required for a successful career in photography, the arts and cultural sector, education and further research.

Industry focus The course team works extensively with national and international arts agencies, including the John Hansard Gallery and Southampton City Art Gallery. High-profile photographers, artists and writers visit to lecture, conduct workshops and offer industryinformed feedback on your work.

Course content The four units taken during terms one and two will develop your key skills and prepare you to complete a final major project. As you progress, you will be required to complete more independent and self-directed work.

Photography: Practice and Context: You will explore the historic and modern uses and contexts of photographic practice. The lectures and seminars are based on staff research exploring the use of photography in: anthropology; architectural and design history; the archive; documentary practices in photojournalism, fashion and editorial publishing, landscape and literature; moving image and the relationship with cinema and film; and professional practice.

Critical Research Paper: You will be required to undertake an individually researched seminar presentation supported by a critical research paper which will demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of your chosen area.

Resolution and Evaluation: Demonstrating the ability to work independently, you will show your understanding of an emerging professional context while testing, refining and evaluating the most appropriate form of still and/or moving image and associated photographic media.

Final Major Project: For the master’s project, you will design, execute and present an individually demanding piece of work that deploys a systematic and in-depth understanding of the skills and debates relevant to your particular discipline of study. You will discuss the project proposal with your supervisor to ensure that your research ideas are viable.

Assessment You will learn via technical instruction, personal tutorials, visiting industry practitioners’ tutorials, convenor group critiques, study trips, screenings and independent research time.

Assessments range from presentations of ideas and concepts through to written essays, project work and exams.

Key career skills You will develop your skills in problem-solving showing initiative, personal responsibility, communication and originality.

Projects/work experience You will complete a research project under the supervision of experienced industry and arts practitioners and theorists. Students have recently worked with Southampton City Council and Southampton City Art Gallery on commissioned briefs and major public exhibitions. You will have frequent opportunities to exhibit your work externally.

Why Solent is special • Guest speakers: Industry professionals visit to share their experiences through presentations and lectures, and will develop your work through one-to-one tutorial and portfolio-viewing workshops;

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A focus on professional practice: Professional practice is an essential part of the course, and students can gain valuable work experience in exhibition organisation and curating through the high-profile international programme of exhibitions and projects presented through the university’s Solent Showcase Gallery.

Industry events are held on campus: Canon UK recently held a one-day event for students, professional photographers and retailers.

Staff expertise: Staff specialisms include advertising, fashion and editorial photography, fine art photography and film/video, publishing and editing photographic and design journals, documentary practice, design, photographic history, critical writing and theory, and arts administration.

Specialist facilities: We offer an industry-standard environment, including a number of studios, black and white and colour darkrooms and film processing, and a dedicated digital suite; our location and studio equipment loan store holds kits of medium, large and digital format cameras and location lighting for student use, and you will also have access to a well-resourced student photo area, stocked with the latest photography journals.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject.

• Applications are welcomed from those with extensive professional experience but no formal qualifications.

• A portfolio presentation may be required, providing an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and self-motivation, and to discuss aspects of the course.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Career paths include: • photographer with independent practice • commercial or independent freelance photographer or film maker • photographic or video artist • archivist or researcher • curator • teacher • photographer in the media, fashion and advertising industries • picture editor or retouch specialists in the publishing, image production or postproduction industries.

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Politics and International Relations MA Advance your knowledge of global politics and gain an internationally renowned qualification.

Methods of Inquiry in Human Sciences: This unit explores the research skills and methods required to study the human sciences. You will explore quantitative and qualitative investigative techniques and the broader theoretical framework.

There is a central focus on research ethics and the application of research to policy and practice.

Professional Development and Project Design: This unit will prepare you to embark on your final project/dissertation by enhancing your awareness of the theoretical and practical issues involved in developing and conducting research.

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Course overview

Industry focus

You will investigate the major debates surrounding contemporary politics and international relations, and tackle the key issues facing global decision-makers.

You will undertake in-depth analysis of specific international political issues, regions and specialisms, with a particular focus on contemporary issues such as human rights and security. There will also be scope to study optional topics tailored to your specific area of interest.

You will learn about the latest research and practices from highly experienced staff who contribute to global debates on key issues.

The course is ideally suited to graduates with humanities, social science and other relevant degrees.

You can also ‘convert’ to this degree from fields such as law and business.

This MA will enhance your global career prospects and you will graduate with a valuable and internationally respected qualification desired by a broad range of employers.

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Course content You will study four core units during both the first and second terms. Option units also enable you to study areas tailored to your specific interests and career aspirations. You will plan, research and write your dissertation during the third term and over the summer.

Core units, for example: Contemporary Politics and Globalisation: You will examine the theory of international relations (IR) and how it links in with the practice of international politics. The unit covers the historical development of IR theory and its real-world applications, as well as the ideological framework for today’s thinking.

Master's Project: You will design, write and present a challenging piece of work that shows an in-depth understanding of the skills and debates related to your area of study.

Two option units, from: • International Law and Ethics • International Organisations • Political Violence, Terrorism and Security • Controversies in US Foreign Policy • Critical Perspectives on Capitalism, Development and the State • Human Rights.

These units are subject to availability.

Assessment Assessment is via 3,500-word assignments, individual and group presentations, and a 15,000–20,000word dissertation or project.

Key career skills You will develop skills such as research methods, critical analysis and interpretation, communication, teamwork and leadership.

Projects/work experience This course will enhance your career through work-based and live client assignments, projects and other tasks.

This gives you the chance to gain real-world experience and learn about the latest workplace practices.

Why Solent is special • Research: Our academic staff have wide-ranging research interests; many are internationally renowned for their research and have contributed to key global debates.

• Industry links: We have strong industry links and welcome guest speakers from the worlds of academia, politics and international relations, giving you a chance to build a wide network of professional connections.

• Academic resources: We provide outstanding library and study resources for postgraduate students, along with workshops and one-toone guidance.

Course length 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a relevant subject; appropriate professional qualifications and work experience will be taken into account in place of formal academic qualifications.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities With this flexible course, you will graduate with an internationally respected qualification that is highly valued by a broad range of employers.

Career paths include: • law • public or civil service • international organisations • political institutions • non-governmental organisations • public policy • security and journalism.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888

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Popular Music MA Taught by internationally renowned academics and music professionals, this course provides an opportunity to study popular music at an advanced level.

Master’s Project: You will design, produce and present an individually demanding piece of work in your chosen area of interest. You will be expected to critically synthesise approaches and methodologies, and to demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Making Music: This unit examines popular music-making, with a particular emphasis on technological perspectives, past developments and emerging trends. You will also consider broader debates relevant to the cultural study of music technology.

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Course overview

Industry focus

On this course, you can follow either a production or studies route and so the MA is ideally suited if you have either a theoretical or a practicebased first degree.

The Popular Music Production route enables you to focus on live, studio or electronic music production. You will gain advanced skills in our industrystandard, multi-track recording facilities and audio production suites.

The Popular Music Studies units cover historical, cultural, technological, contextual and critical perspectives on popular music, as well as music production analysis.

During the third semester, you will work on a major individual research project in your chosen area of interest.

Following the course, you will have the knowledge, skills and contacts to excel in a wide range of popular music-related careers.

Industry professionals support the course through regular guest lectures.

Our visiting fellows include: producer Trevor Horn CBE; Colin Lester, CEO of the Universal Music Group; electronic music pioneer John Foxx; Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake and Palmer; and singer Feargal Sharkey.

During the course, you will complete live projects set by industry professionals and undertake assignments in the wider music industry wherever possible. You will also carry out assessments in practical settings.

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Course content Professional Development and Research Skills: On this unit, you will develop your research skills in preparation for the major project.

You will learn about the research methods and techniques that are used in the media industries.

Popular Music Production pathway: Producing Music: This unit explores, in-depth, a specific field of contemporary professional production practice. You will develop and create a popular music production project to a professional level. This can involve an original musical artefact, a synchronised production project or live music production. You will learn how to contextualise production practices in popular music-making, creating music for audio-visual media or live performance.

Popular Music Studies pathway: Critical Issues in Popular Music: This unit examines theories in media and cultural studies, and critical musicology. In addition to exploring social and cultural issues of representation, genre formation, authenticity, scenes, consumption and identity, you will consider current and emerging approaches to music and production analysis. The focus will be on twentieth- and twenty-first-century popular music in the UK and US.

Option units Whichever pathway you study, you will choose one option from across our MA Media courses. These vary each year and previous options have included: • Contemporary British Film and Television • Contemporary Film and Culture • Critical Issues in Popular Music • Digital and Multi-Platform Storytelling • Digital Studio • Documentary History, Form and Practice • Experimental Film History, Form and Practice • Global Popular Music • Popular Music and Performance • Producing Television • Script to Screen.

Assessment Assessment is through both group and individual work. This may involve essays, practical production projects, learning journals, seminar presentations and portfolio work.

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing writing, problem-solving, research and analysis, oral communication and project management.

Why Solent is special

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• We have extensive links with some of the UK’s top music venues and festivals, offering diverse work experience opportunities.

• Our tutors are highly esteemed in their specialist fields of popular music and you will benefit from their wide-ranging knowledge and industry experience.

• High-profile music artists, producers, agents and fellow academics support the course through guest lectures and workshops, giving informed feedback on your work and career opportunities.

• You will gain practical experience in our multi-million-pound studios, opened by Trevor Horn in 2008.

1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a relevant subject and/or professional experience; you will also need a production or academic portfolio that demonstrates relevant skills.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and expertise to excel in a wide range of music and mediarelated careers, such as: • popular music education • studio music production • electronic music production • sound production at live and outdoor events • teaching • music publishing • music promotion and retail • music journalism • arts and entertainment administration.

Find out more Projects/work experience We have links with many prestigious local and national music venues and festivals that offer a wide range of work experience opportunities. These include: • The Association of Independent Festivals • Bestival/Camp Bestival • LarMac Live • Blisffields • Wilderness.

www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Popular Music Performance MA If you’re a popular music performer, this course enables you to sharpen your performance skills and expand your theoretical knowledge. vocals or keyboards. You will work towards an assessed recital and a reflective assessment of the recital.

Style Studies: This unit brings together an analysis of music and genre and ‘informed’ performance.

You will undertake an in-depth study of an agreed genre or style, leading to an assessed performance and a written analytical submission.

Professional Development and Research Skills: This unit helps you to enhance your research skills in preparation for your major project.

You will learn about the research methods and techniques that are used in the media industries in preparation for your future career.

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Course overview

Industry focus

On this course, you will develop advanced instrumental or vocal skills and techniques.

You will study in an environment where ideas can be developed through practical research and reflective enquiry, and you will be encouraged to explore a diverse range of creative concepts and possibilities.

During the third semester, you will focus on a major individual project, giving you the opportunity to conduct extensive research in your chosen area of interest. You will be allocated a supportive supervisor who will be closely matched with your interests.

Solent has a supportive, stimulating and interdisciplinary postgraduate culture. This will help you to develop your skills and shape your project, research and portfolio according to your career aspirations.

Wherever possible, you will be assessed in practical, real-world situations and gain experience of live performance and working in the music industry.

Industry professionals support the course through regular guest lectures.

Our visiting fellows include: producer Trevor Horn CBE; Colin Lester, CEO of the Universal Music Group; electronic music pioneer John Foxx; Carl Palmer of the group Emerson, Lake and Palmer; and singer Feargal Sharkey.

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Course content The course draws on the performing and research strengths across the popular music team, including our instrumental and vocal tutors.

During the course, you will take four core units: Instrumental Studies: On this unit, you will be able to continue your exploration of a first-study instrument to focus on either: guitar, bass, drums,

Master's Project: You will design, produce and present an individual piece of work in your chosen discipline. You will be expected to critically synthesise approaches and methodologies, and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Optional units This is an opportunity to evaluate the act of performance through themes emerging in the wider field of popular music performance studies. These could include: methodological issues in researching and evaluating performance; the examination of diverse social and cultural dynamics in differing performance modes; the role of the audience and performance interaction; researching performance spaces; examining issues concerning gesture and non-verbal modes of communication; technology and performance; genre norms and conventions.

Alternatively, you will take one option from across our MA Media courses. These vary each year and previous options have included: • Contemporary British Film and Television • Contemporary Film and Culture • Critical Issues in Popular Music • Digital and Multi-Platform Storytelling • Digital Studio • Documentary History, Form and Practice • Experimental Film History, Form and Practice • Global Popular Music • Popular Music and Performance • Producing Television • Script to Screen.

Assessment Assessment includes performances, recitals, essays, practical production projects, learning journals, seminar presentations and portfolio work.

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing problem-solving, research and analysis, written and oral communication, along with experience in teamwork and project management.

Projects/work experience We have links with many prestigious local and national music venues and festivals, offering valuable work experience opportunities for students.

These include: • The Association of Independent Festivals • Bestival/Camp Bestival • LarMac Live • Blissfields • Wilderness.

Why Solent is special

Course length

• We can help you to arrange work experience with some of the UK’s leading live music venues and festivals.

• Our tutors are highly esteemed in their specialist fields of popular music and you will benefit from their wide-ranging knowledge and industry experience.

• High-profile music artists, producers, agents and fellow academics deliver guest lectures and workshops, giving informed feedback on your work and career opportunities.

• Our practice areas are equipped with industry-standard backline amplification, keyboards, drum kits and PA facilities; guitars, basses, percussion instruments and acoustic pianos are also available.

1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a relevant subject, and/or professional experience; you will also need a performance/ academic portfolio that demonstrates appropriate skills.

• All candidates must complete an audition, either in person (for UK students) or by DVD submission (for international students) – further details will be available on application.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities This MA combines practical and academic approaches to popular music, so you will be well equipped with the skills and expertise for a wide range of careers in the music industry.

Career paths include: • performance • teaching • music publishing • music promotion • music journalism • arts and entertainment administration.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Psychology Graduate Diploma This stimulating, challenging course explores the diverse scientific theories and methods used to understand the human mind and behaviour.

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We can support you in finding potential work experience with organisations such as local NHS branches.

We welcome regular guest lecturers who provide up-to-date insights into specialist aspects of psychology, with previous speakers from the Institute for Social and Economic Research and the Solent NHS Trust.

You will be encouraged to present your research projects nationally.

Previous students have presented at conferences organised by the British Psychology Society and the International Association for Relationship Research.

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The course is modern in its approach, intensive in its coverage, and designed to really engage you in the subject as you learn. If you are considering a change of career or just want to further your understanding of the human mind and behaviour, this course will be ideal.

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Course overview You will develop a comprehensive understanding of psychology by exploring key biological, cognitive, developmental and social areas of enquiry. With a focus on real-world applications, you will look at how psychology can be used to assess a variety of issues such as the effects of childcare on development, antisocial behaviour, and performance in the workplace.

In addition, you will learn essential research skills used to address psychological issues and gain confidence in conducting your own independent research projects.

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides a route into a psychology career if you do not hold a first degree in the subject. You will graduate with a qualification that is equivalent to an honours degree in psychology.

Term 1 Contemporary Issues in Social and Developmental Psychology: This unit provides an introduction to the fields of social and developmental psychology. You will learn how evidence from each field translates into real-world applications involving cyberbullying, the effects of childcare on psychological development, and antisocial behaviour.

Personality and Individual Differences: This unit provides a comprehensive overview of personality theories and approaches to individual differences, and the theory, research, measurement and applications of intelligence.

Understanding Psychological Research: You will build your understanding of theoretical and practical issues in psychology research. You will explore design, analysis and ethical considerations of qualitative and quantitative

research methods. You will also conduct, analyse and write up a scientific research report.

Term 2 Brain and Behaviour: This unit focuses on psychobiology, cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience.

You will consider how knowledge of biology and cognition helps us to understand human behaviour such as perception and problem-solving, and brain disorders such as amnesia and aphasia.

Psychological Methods and Analysis: This unit follows on from the Understanding Psychological Research unit. You will develop your understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods used in psychological research. You will learn how to apply analytic techniques to psychological data and to interpret the findings.

Psychology Project: You will conduct and write up a piece of psychological research to further your research skills.

This will demonstrate your ability to conduct research independently and to work to deadlines.

Assessment During the course you will develop your critical thinking, analytical and written skills through research, interviews and observations, complex data assessment and reports.

Why Solent is special

Course length

• Our dedicated and experienced staff have wide-ranging research expertise.

• Guest lecturers provide up-to-date, real-world insights and knowledge.

• You will have opportunities to present your research at national and international conferences.

• We offer high levels of student support and one-to-one contact with tutors.

• You will have the chance to take part in dedicated seminars to present and discuss specialist topics.

1 year full-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher.

• A minimum of 60 credits of introductory degree-level psychology; relevant professional experience and evidence of academic skills/potential may be considered.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Please note: If you’re looking to practise as a professional psychologist, you will need to complete further postgraduate training and supervision, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Contact the course team for further details.

Career paths include: • childcare • health • education • legal • social welfare • clerical • numerical • marketing • PR and sales • science occupations.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888

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Public Relations MA This course is designed to equip you with the professional skills and insights to launch a successful career in a growing industry. within a strategic business and organisational framework, consider the full range of PR specialisations in different sectors, and apply your learning to real client briefs. The unit also offers work-based opportunities.

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Course overview

Industry focus

The course focuses on corporate public relations (PR) and communication from both the client and the consultant’s perspective. You will study all the traditional aspects of corporate PR and communications, as well as exploring the growth and importance of social media.

You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients on live briefs and gain valuable work experience through the Professional Practice unit. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in this competitive, rapidly expanding sector.

The course is taught by friendly, supportive tutors with extensive industry and commercial expertise across the globe. You will also learn from high-profile guest lecturers from the media, publishing and creative sectors.

You will work on live briefs and real projects involving external clients.

Recent projects have included work for the Isle of Wight Tourist Board, Paramount Pictures and Hampshire Fire and Rescue.

You will also get the chance to network with local advertising, PR and marketing executives at our annual ‘Meet the Professionals’ event.

This provides an excellent platform to discuss career opportunities with industry insiders.

Our ‘Meet the Alumni’ evening also provides a glimpse into the career paths of previous students.

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Course content Corporate Public Relations: This unit blends theory with practice, with a focus on key contemporary and emerging issues in PR. You will expand your knowledge of PR, external communications and stakeholder relations, explore the key aspects of PR

Corporate Communications: You will explore the key aspects of corporate communications within a strategic business and organisational framework.

This unit looks at the full range of specialisations, including internal communications, corporate culture and identity, employee engagement, knowledge management and management information. You will also consider the role of communication in teamwork, leadership, change management, negotiation and conflict resolution.

Cultural Influences on Writing and the Media: This unit introduces you to late twentieth-century cultural theory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examine the relationship between societal discourses, cultural production and audience, and analyse a wide range of fictional, non-fictional and promotional cultural texts.

Professional Practice: This unit will help you to plan your long-term career.

You will explore and critically analyse the media, publishing and creative industries in the UK and globally. You will also research career opportunities in your chosen industry and produce professional development plans. You will secure a four-week work placement or freelance assignment as part of this unit.

Major Project: You have a choice between an academic dissertation which allows you to focus on a topic and specialisation relevant to your career, or a project to design, deliver and evaluate a demanding PR campaign in your chosen area of interest. The format and structure will be agreed with your supervisor.

You will be expected to synthesise approaches and methodologies in the field and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Assessment Written assignments, presentations and portfolios of critical assessment, working with real PR examples. There is a mix of group and individual work, and some assessments involve working with live client organisations.

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing creative thinking, problem-solving, communication and writing for multiple media, along with experience in presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experience You will complete work experience for four weeks as part of the Professional Practice unit, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge to the workplace.

Through our professional networks, we have helped past students to arrange a wide variety of work placements. These have included local government, BBC Drama, Volvo, Comic Relief, Freud Communications and an MP’s constituency office.

If you are currently employed, you can also tailor specific assignments to your existing work or organisation.

Why Solent is special • You will complete live briefs for clients, enabling you to gain real-world experience on projects.

• You will build a portfolio of PR work, including press releases, blogs, social media material and advertising critiques, to showcase your talents to prospective employers.

• There are opportunities to network with local advertising, PR and marketing executives at our annual ‘Meet the Professionals’ event.

• You will be able join Solent Creatives, offering freelance assignments to enhance your portfolio.

• We organise study trips to London, with visits to high-profile advertising and PR agencies, as well as various exhibitions.

Course length 1 year full-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or above; students with a 2:2 will be considered alongside evidence from a suitable portfolio.

• The course is suitable for those who have graduated in a different discipline, but now wish to specialise in public relations, as well as those who wish to build on their undergraduate PR studies.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities

In my view “This MA allowed me to expand on my knowledge of topical industry subjects, such as usergenerated content and online marketing strategies, as well as giving me freedom to hone my skills and study areas that would really make a difference to my industry work.

The MA at Solent provided a perfect balance between theory and practice and is used almost every day in my working life.”

Since graduating, Mel has won the prestigious award of ‘Best Female’ at the Student Radio Awards at London’s O2 arena.

Mel Lewis, graduate, MA Public Relations

You will be equipped with the skills to thrive in the communications department of an organisation, or to work for an agency that supports the communications needs of a range of businesses.

Career paths include: • PR and media relations • strategic communications • public affairs and advocacy • publishing • marketing • advertising • retail.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Retail Management MSc Work while you study to develop your professional skills and enhance your career prospects in the competitive retail management industry. are pivotal to successful management practice and effective leadership.

Applied Contemporary Management Theory • Management in Context: In this unit you will learn the theories, research and practice that have created advances in the field of contemporary management.

• Organisational Development: The focus on organisational effectiveness helps members of the organisation to gain the skills and knowledge necessary in promoting high performance across retail organisations.

Course overview In today’s competitive marketplace, retail managers need to keep up-todate with all the latest skills and practices to be successful.

This advanced course enables you to advance your management skills, knowledge and expertise through real-world learning opportunities.

The course follows a thematic approach to reflect the realities of management in practice. Using models and case studies, you will learn how to apply decision-making in retail and business.

The course is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You can gain professional recognition via student membership during your studies.

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wider business context.

We run a programme of guest lectures involving external speakers from the retail world. These lectures provide a fascinating insight into careers within the industry.

Course content The course covers three main themes across seven core units:

Industry focus

Personal Management Development • Continuing Professional and Personal Development: This unit highlights the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) and brings together all aspects of CPD to make and explain learning and professional objectives within your retail career and beyond.

Developed with guidance and input from current retail professionals, the course enables you to reflect on the retail industry and analyse it in the

• Business Skills for Leadership: This unit delivers the development and improvement of definable skills that

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• Business Issues and Practice: This unit examines some of the most important contemporary business issues and practice faced by retail (and the wider business environment) and will prepare you for these challenges.

Management Research • Management Research Methods: This unit will develop the skills of inquiry and management research required primarily for the management/consultancy/workbased project.

• Retail Management/WorkBased/Consultancy Project: This unit provides students with an opportunity to undertake in-depth study of a set of issues or problems.

Here the problem is analysed within suitable academic frameworks and specific conclusions are drawn, leading to realistic recommendations.

Assessment Assessment is through coursework, including portfolios, written work, presentations and the final project.

Key career skills You will develop a range of transferable skills, encompassing group working, presentation, research and analysis, working to deadlines and applying knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Why Solent is special • Our tutors have a range of expertise in retail and general management, human resource management (HRM) and marketing across a variety of industries, so you will gain a rich breadth of understanding of theory and practice.

• Flexible learning enables you to study part-time while in full-time employment; unlike most distance learning, you will have regular class sessions and frequent tutor contact.

• Formative assessment (informal feedback on your progress) is built into every unit to give you the best chance of success.

Course length 3 years part-time (classroom and distance learning)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher, or an equivalent professional qualification and/ or evidence of managerial experience.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• As a part-time course, overseas students in need of a student visa are not eligible to apply.

Career opportunities On completing this course, you will be well placed to take your management career to the next level within your current organisation or elsewhere.

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Shipping Operations MSc Develop your professional skills and career in the maritime industry with this flexible and interactive online course.

Safety management strand: • Risk and Safety Management • Legal Process Human element strand: • Strategic Management of the Human Element • Maritime Talent Management Year two • Project Option units Safety management strand: • Safety Culture • Accident Investigation and Organisational Learning Human element strand: • Performance and Reward Management • Employee Relations and Engagement

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Course overview

Industry focus

This course is aimed at maritime professionals who have considerable professional expertise and experience in the industry.

On the course, you will develop specialised knowledge and skills in ship safety management and/or HR in shipping operations.

You will learn all the skills needed to succeed in management positions ashore and to identify and solve complex, real-life issues and problems through work-related assignments and workplace projects.

Serving seafarers and shipping industry professionals have demanding jobs that often take them to different parts of the world. Hence, this course is taught online by distance learning using Solent University’s virtual learning environment, which is available anywhere in the world, day and night.

Our teaching staff keep up-to-date with the latest industry practices and developments through their research and representation at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other shipping bodies.

Industry experts also contribute to the programme and mentor students on work-based projects, helping to develop professional skills relevant to their work.

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Assessment Assessment is through coursework, presentations, briefing papers, reports, portfolios, personal development plans and project work (including a dissertation).

Course content

Key career skills You will develop a range of transferable skills encompassing analysis, problemsolving, influencing, decision-making, communication, presentation, reportwriting, time management, debating and career management.

Year one • Postgraduate and Self-Managed Study • International Maritime Context • Business Research Skills • Professional Skills and Practice Portfolio Option units You will have the option to follow the safety management or the human element strands.

Projects/work experience You will complete much of the coursework and project as part of a real live brief within your workplace.

You will work with an industry mentor who will guide your work-based project and help you create a professional practice portfolio. This will ensure that you develop skills that are relevant to your work.

Why Solent is special

Course length

• The MSc is directly aimed at professionals working in the maritime industry; it provides professional development for a variety of management careers in the sector.

• The course is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

• The course is taught online so you can continue with your work while you study.

• With strong industry links, our academic staff are actively involved in researching the safety and HR challenges faced by the industry.

• Solent’s track record in maritime education and training extends back over 100 years through the internationally acclaimed Warsash Maritime Academy.

• Southampton is a hub of maritime activity, with access to state-of-theart facilities for students.

2 years distance/online learning

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In my view “Having gone to sea as a cadet at 16 and worked my way up to a senior management position, I had never previously considered continuing with further education.

This MSc is an online course, which is a real benefit. The core units are relevant to all sectors of the maritime industry and the investigative reports and analysis have helped my work.

There are opportunities to share my views with fellow students from across the shipping industry.

These discussions, together with my own independent study, have helped to develop new skills.

This will benefit me personally, and the company, as we work to promote a greater safety culture at sea.”

Solent graduate, now a Senior Marine Superintendent at Odfjell Management AS

• An honours degree in maritime studies, shipping, business or law, or another appropriate subject and relevant professional qualifications/experience.

• A certificate of competence as: a Master or Chief Engineer; Class 1 Master Mariner; a Class 1 Engineer; STCW managementlevel qualifications, or equivalent, plus management-level experience in the sea transport industry (as a Master; a Chief Officer; a Chief Engineer; a First Engineer or equivalent).

• An HND in an appropriate discipline plus relevant professional qualifications and management experience; all candidates must be working/ recently employed in the maritime or shipping industry.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT score of 100 or more.

Career opportunities As a graduate of this course, you will possess a diverse range of skills. This will open up a range of opportunities, from shipping management through to port operations and even teaching.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: mt.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3355

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Songwriting MA Whether you’re a music performer, composer or producer, this creative course will help you to sharpen your practical and theoretical songwriting skills.

Course content During the course, you will take four core units: Core units Songwriting in the Studio: This unit explores the relationship between songwriting and the studio environment. You will research the role of the studio as a compositional tool and look at the impact of production processes on musicmaking, culminating in a research essay and a practical portfolio.

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Course overview

Industry focus

On this course, you will develop advanced songwriting and creative music-making skills in the studio and other environments. This is a flexible and wide-ranging course that can be tailored to your specific areas of interest.

You will explore and develop a range of ideas through practical research and reflective enquiry, and you will be encouraged to push creative boundaries and possibilities.

During the third semester, you will focus on a major individual project in your chosen area. You will be allocated a supportive supervisor with experience in this specialist field.

Solent has a supportive, stimulating and interdisciplinary postgraduate culture that helps you to develop your skills and shape your research and portfolio to suit your career aspirations.

During the course, you will gain experience of live performance and working in the music industry.

Wherever possible, you will complete assessments in practical settings.

There will also be opportunities to take part in live briefs and a range of production, performance, educational and community arts projects.

Industry professionals support the course through regular guest lectures.

Our visiting fellows include: producer Trevor Horn CBE; Colin Lester, CEO of Universal Music Group; electronic music pioneer John Foxx; Carl Palmer of the group Emerson, Lake and Palmer; and singer Feargal Sharkey.

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Songwriting in Practice: This unit explores a range of songwriting processes and creative music-making in various contexts. You will research the development of stylistic practices in popular music, assess how value is ascribed in music reception, and look at the relationship between songwriting, arrangement, production and performance.

Professional Development and Research Skills: On this unit, you will enhance your research skills in preparation for the major project.

You will learn about research methods and techniques that can be used in the media industries.

Master's Project: You will design, produce and present an individual piece of work in a specialist area of interest. You will be expected to critically synthesise approaches and methodologies in your chosen research field and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Option units You will choose one option unit from our MA Media courses. These vary each year and previous options have included: • Contemporary British Film and Television • Contemporary Film and Culture • Critical Issues in Popular Music • Digital and Multi-Platform Storytelling • Digital Studio • Documentary History, Form and Practice • Experimental Film History, Form and Practice • Global Popular Music • Music Festivals, Society and Culture • Music Industry Project • Popular Music and Performance • Producing Television • Script to Screen.

Assessment Assessment is through creative portfolio work, essays, practical production projects, learning journals and seminar presentations.

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing problem-solving, research and analysis, and writing, along with experience in teamwork, presentation and project management.

Projects/work experience We have links with many prestigious local and national music venues and festivals, offering diverse work experience opportunities for students.

These include: • The Association of Independent Festivals • Bestival/Camp Bestival • LarMac Live • Blissfields • Wilderness.

Why Solent is special • You will have opportunities for exciting work placements through our contacts in the music industries.

• Our tutors are highly esteemed in their specialist fields of popular music and the media, so you will benefit from their wide-ranging knowledge and practical experience.

• High-profile music artists, producers, agents and fellow academics provide guest lectures and workshops, giving informed feedback on your work and career opportunities.

• Our practice rooms are equipped with industry-standard backline amplification, keyboards, drum kits and PA facilities; guitars, basses, percussion instruments and acoustic pianos are also available.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a relevant subject and/or professional experience; you will also need a performance/ academic portfolio that demonstrates appropriate skills.

• All candidates must complete an audition, either in person (for UK students) or by DVD submission (for international students) – further details will be available on application.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities On this course, you will gain the knowledge, skills and contacts to excel in a wide range of popular music-related careers.

Career paths include: • songwriting and composition • music performance • music production • music education • community arts projects • music publishing • music journalism.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Special Effects MA A combination of work placements and guidance from highly experienced tutors will take your knowledge and skills in special effects to the next level.

Industry focus Live projects and case studies delivered by our industry partners will ensure that you gain experience in working to real professional briefs, and that you will be supported in undertaking extensive work experience.

Course content

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Units covered include: • Research Methods • Concept Design and Prototyping* • Professional Studio Practice* • Dissertation • Major Project.

We have been incredibly fortunate to develop such close ties with the academic team at Southampton Solent, and the opportunity to work with them in developing an MA in special effects has yielded a truly innovative course. The investment within PEW36 Animation Studios to house a significant portion of the course will offer those students unparalleled access to tools, expertise and contacts, giving them a major advantage over their competition.

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Course overview Designed in collaboration with industry, this MA is aimed at highly motivated students, offering the opportunity to study special effects at an advanced level within an art, design and media environment.

You will learn alongside experienced practitioners from the television industry and benefit from our wellestablished industry links, such as with Frame Doctors.

You will have the opportunity to specialise in either the design and crafting of CGI animation using digital devices, the crafting of physical special effects using animatronics devices, or the conceptualisation, design and crafting of visual effects.

All study units will develop theoretical and critical approaches and support the design, prototyping and production of polished, functional artefacts for your portfolio.

* These units will be delivered via blended learning on a placement basis within relevant special effects (SFX) companies. In addition, students will be able to develop their major project in liaison with industry, subject to achieving course and unit outcomes.

Assessment There are a variety of assessment methods, from studio projects and workshop and media outcomes to group and individual case studies and written assignments. Industry representatives are invited to assess your work.

Key career skills You will develop skills in problemsolving, research and analysis techniques, teamwork, written and oral communication, and managing projects from initial conception through to final presentation.

Projects/work experience You will be based in a company for part of the course but required to attend seminars and tutorials at the university.

Why Solent is special • Employers will recognise that your education is provided by tutors who understand current industry practice, using industry-standard facilities.

• Dr Johnny Issapour, Course Leader, is the first academic in the UK with a PhD in special effects and animatronics.

• A study trip to Disneyland Paris will focus on the practice and theory of 2D and 3D digital animation and investigate how new digital technologies have helped to re-invent animation as a visual art form.

• During visits to special effects companies in the UK, you will examine the process from initial idea, through concept development, to post-production.

Course length 1 year full-time

Entry level • A good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as, special/visual effects, animation, computer and video game design, film and TV production, media production, media technology, product design, fine art or illustration.

• All applicants will be expected to attend an interview and present a portfolio; you will also need to demonstrate a suitable level of expertise in life drawing, observational and animation skills.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time delivery is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities Graduates will have the specialised knowledge and skills required for the visual effects, animation, CGI, stop-motion and animatronics sectors of the SFX industry.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

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Sport and Development MA This highly specialised course, which examines how sport can promote social development, is at the leading edge of international study in the field. to sport and development, exploring the implications at strategic and operational levels. You will also analyse international and cultural influences.

Social Theories and Issues in Sport and Development: This unit examines key sport and development issues from different sociological and theoretical viewpoints.

Monitoring and Evaluation for Sport and Development: You will explore the various monitoring and evaluation models used in the field.

You will also learn how to apply these models in your own field of expertise.

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Industry focus

The course looks at the development of sport (with an emphasis on developing talent), increasing sport participation and providing sustainable pathways. It also considers the use of sport as an effective and cost-efficient tool for human and social development.

On this course, you will study: • development policy and practice • social inclusion • public health issues • economic development • disaster response • education • conflict resolution and peace-building.

You will gain advanced knowledge and understanding of the policy, research and theory involved in sport and development initiatives in the UK and abroad.

The course is ideally suited if you are currently working, or planning to work, in sport at the local, national, regional or international level.

All units integrate work-based learning opportunities in teaching and assessment.

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Course content Core units, for example: Development Theory and Practice: This unit introduces the ideologies, paradigms, concepts and theoretical models of development in the community and international context.

It focuses on the social and political aspects and looks at both developed and developing world perspectives.

Sport Development Policy: You will examine policy and practice in the management of sport development.

You will consider the vision and process of social change from different contemporary views.

Managing Sport and Development: This unit focuses on the factors influencing management approaches

Research Methods: You will develop the enquiry and research skills required primarily for the dissertation.

You will study the major theories and concepts associated with empirical and library-based research and learn how to apply them to practical research situations.

Dissertation and Professional Reflection: You will undertake the in-depth study of an issue or problem in your area of interest/practice and demonstrate the required skills at postgraduate level.

Two options from: • Work-Based Project • Mega Sports Events and Development • People in Organisations • Project Management.

Assessment Assessment is through essays, online discussions, oral examinations, work placement reports and a dissertation.

Key career skills You will develop a range of transferable skills encompassing problem-solving, critical analysis, communication and presentation.

Projects/work experience You will have the opportunity to conduct a national or international work-based project in industry as part of coursework and the dissertation.

Why Solent is special • You will have opportunities to present your work at international conferences, individually or as part of a globally renowned team.

• You will benefit from our strong links and contacts with industry; we also host guest lectures from leading authorities in the field.

• You will have the chance to complete placements in sport for development organisations internationally.

In my view “The sport and development course has made me critically reflect on the world of sports and become more conscious and aware of my own role within the organisation I work for.

We start challenging the practices within the sport for development field and look at alternatives from a conscious foundation.”

Knut, student, MA Sport and Development

Course length 2 years (part-time)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in sport and/or social development, or an equivalent professional qualification.

• You may be admitted without a degree if you can demonstrate graduate-equivalent knowledge and skills.

• You must be able to demonstrate that you are capable of undertaking research.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• As a part-time course, overseas students requiring a student visa will not be eligible to apply.

Career opportunities This master’s course provides excellent career opportunities, both nationally and internationally, in community sport development such as: • management and leadership • monitoring and evaluation • government policy • community development.

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Dream big and with focus and hard work, anything is possible.

Paul Goodison, Olympic gold medallist 2008, Solent graduate and Honorary Doctor of Sport

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3888

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Sports Broadcasting MA On this course, you will gain the skills to launch your career in TV, radio or multimedia sports broadcasting.

Industry focus

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Our high-profile guest lecturers have included the BBC’s chief football writer (Phil McNulty), the head of BBC Sport Interactive and Formula One coverage (Ben Gallop), and sports stars Iwan Thomas and Matthew Le Tissier.

Industry professionals provide regular feedback in workshop sessions, giving you an understanding of professional standards and expectations.

We have excellent working relationships with national and local sporting clubs, so you will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the exciting world of sports journalism.

Course content

Students with a master’s degree in sports broadcasting should be a step ahead in their value to the TV industry. Armed with the knowledge gained from such a specialist course, they should find it easier to slot comfortably into any employment opportunity offered to them. They will be better equipped to develop their careers in a challenging and fast-developing broadcast world.

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Course overview This advanced course provides excellent training for a career either in front of or behind the camera.

You will learn all the key practical skills, with advanced training in television and radio production and project management. It is based around studio and location work, with an emphasis on live sporting events.

In addition to the production aspects, you will also develop the analytical skills needed to succeed in this thriving industry.

You will have access to cutting-edge broadcast facilities and will learn how to produce, report and present to broadcast standards.

The course is taught by a talented team of sports editors, freelancers and award-winning journalists. So you will learn the latest industry insights, preparing you for an exciting career in the field.

The Broadcasting of Sport: National and International Perspectives: On this theoretical unit, you will analyse the historical, political and cultural factors that have shaped sports broadcasting, both in the UK and globally. You will study historical factors that defined the relationship between sports broadcasting and national/political cultures and identities. You will also look at current themes and issues globally.

Sports Broadcasting: You will take part in the broadcast of live sporting events. Using university, amateur and semi-professional sport, you will develop contacts and produce programming to support online magazine content. In TV, you will work with camera crews, planning, producing and then editing shoots.

You will learn studio disciplines and how to manage on location. You will also produce radio content, including sports commentary and reporting.

Alongside the production aspect, you will learn about the theories of sports broadcasting.

Cultural Influences on Writing and the Media: This unit introduces you to late twentieth-century cultural theory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examine the relationship between societal discourses, cultural production and audiences through a wide range of fictional, non-fictional and promotional cultural texts.

Professional Practice: This unit will help you to plan your long-term career. You will explore and critically analyse the media, publishing and creative industries globally. You will also research career opportunities in your chosen industry and produce professional development plans.

You will complete a four-week work placement or freelance assignment.

Master’s Project: You will design, produce and present a demanding piece of work in your chosen area of interest. The form and structure will depend on the subject, which will be agreed with your supervisor. You will be expected to synthesise approaches and methodologies, and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Key career skills During your studies, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing communication, creative thinking, teamwork, time management and presentation.

Projects/work experience You will be encouraged to secure work placements and we will actively help you to make contacts through our extensive links with industry.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a related discipline.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Why Solent is special • Alongside our talented teaching staff, we welcome high-profile guest lecturers, such as senior BBC broadcasters, freelance journalists and international sports stars.

• You will work alongside students taking photography, film, graphic design, visual arts and fashion degrees, which will help you to develop invaluable interdisciplinary skills for your future career.

• Our industry-standard facilities include TV and radio studios and cutting-edge audio and video editing suites.

There is a skills gap in the sports broadcasting industry and highly skilled graduates are in high demand. Following this course, you will be well equipped to pursue careers in print-based, online and broadcast media such as: • sports journalist • television producer • radio broadcaster • television presenter • radio presenter • press and public relations • video promotion • advertising.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

Assessment This MA is taught and assessed using a wide variety of methods that mirror industry practice. In addition to lectures and seminars, you will take part in workshops and production sessions using the faculty’s industrystandard media production facilities. www.solent.ac.uk/courses

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Television MA Recognised for national excellence in media education, this practical, hands-on course will prepare you for an exciting career in the television industry. a Royal Television Society award for the murder mystery game show ‘Motive’ in 2010.

Course content During the course, you will take four core units.

Professional Development and Research Skills: On this unit, you will enhance your research skills in preparation for the major project.

You will learn a range of research methods and techniques that are used in the media industries.

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Course overview

Industry focus

Television is a rapidly expanding industry in the UK. This advanced course will equip you with the intellectual, creative and practical skills for a successful career in this sector.

On the production side, you will learn about the latest industry practices, including convergence, multi-platform broadcasting, interactivity and 360degree commissioning.

Working closely with your tutor, you will tailor the course to your specific interests, culminating in a project or dissertation.

Our teaching staff have extensive industry links, so you will undertake production work externally and through our in-house agencies, Solent Productions and Solent Creatives.

As a graduate you will have a solid understanding of the whole production cycle and be equipped for a variety of careers in the industry.

Guest speakers: We welcome regular guest lecturers from industry. Previous speakers have included: • directors Ken Russell and Alan Parker • producers Claire Lewis (7 Up) and Nik Powell (The Crying Game) • cinematographer Brian Tufano (Trainspotting) • editors Alex Mackie (CSI and Downton Abbey) and David Gamble (Shakespeare in Love) • film/TV representatives from Channel 4, the Film Council, Polygram, Working Title and GMTV.

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Events: We host key events for Southampton Film Week, which gives students the chance to meet and network with industry professionals.

Competitions: You will be encouraged to enter industry competitions, such as the Royal Television Society student awards.

Our undergraduate students won

Master’s Project: You will design, produce and present an individually demanding piece of work in your chosen area of interest. You will be expected to critically synthesise approaches and methodologies, and demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

TV Professional Practice 1 – HighDefinition Single Camera: You will shoot a short high-definition (HD) film for television. The content of the film can be shaped by your creative vision or by a live client brief. You will explore advanced skills and principles involved in the creation and production of television content.

You will also look at post-production and the development of your project’s multi-platform potential.

TV Professional Practice 2 – HighDefinition Studio: You will develop and shoot an HD television studio project. You will learn how to judge the difference in timing between single camera and multi-camera action, and look at issues of continuity. You will also co-ordinate a large crew which may include vision mixers, sound and

tape engineers, floor managers, teleprompters, production assistants and camera operators.

Optional units You will choose one option from across our MA Media courses.

These vary each year and previous examples have included: • Contemporary British Film and Television • Digital and Multi-Platform Storytelling • Digital Studio • Documentary History, Form and Practice • Experimental Film History, Form and Practice • Global Popular Music • Popular Music and Performance • Producing Television • Script to Screen.

Assessment Essays, practical production and research projects, learning contracts, seminar presentations, pitches and portfolio work.

Cowes Week for Cowes TV. Solent graduates have also worked at a local hospital on the production of the Channel 4 series One Born Every Minute.

Why Solent is special • You will gain practical experience in our production houses, as well as taking part in film events and study trips.

• You will be encouraged to enter industry competitions, such as the Royal Television Society student awards.

• Our highly experienced staff have worked in all areas of the TV and film industry, so you will benefit from their wide-ranging knowledge and industry experience.

• You will hear from high-profile guest speakers from industry to inspire and inform your work.

• Our state-of-the-art facilities include three fully equipped studios and an outside broadcasting production unit.

Course length 1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a relevant discipline.

• A portfolio that demonstrates appropriate skills may be required.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following the course, you will be well prepared for a wide range of careers in the television industry.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

Key career skills During the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing oral and written communication, presentation and project management, along with experience in teamwork and negotiation.

Projects/work experience You will gain practical experience with our in-house agencies, Solent Creatives and Solent Productions.

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Writing Fashion and Culture MA Become a multi-skilled fashion communicator in areas as diverse as fashion journalism and fashion media, exhibition reviewing and fashion criticism, opening up a wide range of career possibilities.

Industry focus You will be taught by tutors who have wide-ranging experience in the media and fashion industries and will equip you with the skills that employers in this rapidly evolving sector are looking for.

Course content Fashion Journalism and Design 1: This unit will examine the role of the fashion journalist and their engagement with traditional print formats. It will provide a solid grounding in practical and production skills, including planning, writing, image creation and manipulation, and desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

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This MA will build your knowledge and experience as a multiplatform writer, allowing you to develop editorial skills and engage in the current topics and debates surrounding the advances in fashion journalism. To help you develop an expert voice we also offer the opportunity to gain in depth knowledge of fashion and costume history.

The course offers an interdisciplinary approach to fashion writing and is delivered by practitioners and experts in journalism, fashion history and media studies; students will be introduced to the world of fashion communication including, blogging, editing, art direction, fashion history and underpinned by extensive and intensive research study skills.

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Course overview Taking its lead from the dynamic media industry, this innovative master’s course delivers advanced skills in editorial and multi-platform journalism, coupled with an in-depth understanding of theory and analysis related to aesthetics, audience, consumption and display.

Delivered by practitioners and experts in journalism and fashion theory, both academic and practical sessions will introduce you to the world of fashion design and communication, including film, blogging, editing, writing, art direction, fashion history and research.

Solent provides access to a wide range of final project options in the industry, such as an internship at a magazine or museum. Alternatively, the major project can entail research, based on an archive or fashion business.

Fashion Journalism and Design 2: In this unit you will examine the role of the fashion journalist in relation to multimedia platforms, and the different challenges and opportunities they present. You will also develop a critical understanding of multiplatform journalism and the use of content management software.

Contemporary Fashion Communication: This unit develops your mastery in the analysis of online media and its impact on fashion journalism, magazines and markets.

You will gain a critical knowledge and engagement with fashion magazine outputs, with specific links to cuttingedge thinking and practice in new developments in online production and consumption.

Fashion Visualisation: This unit focuses on the visual elements of fashion media in the digital age.

It will not only examine the changing

face of fashion media but also allow you to confidently perform on a variety of new media platforms, including blogging (micro and live), media apps for mobile technology and social networking sites.

Key career skills You will develop a range of skills including creativity, personal responsibility, initiative, communication, time management and decision-making.

Fashion Aesthetics and Criticism: This unit is divided into two sections: ‘key theoretical issues’ and ‘aesthetics and criticism’. For ‘key theoretical issues’, you will be introduced to contemporary academic developments and debates in the study of fashion theory. In ‘aesthetics and criticism’, you will examine aesthetic principles and learn to apply them in your critical writing.

Why Solent is special

Costume, Consumption, Display: This unit examines geographical locations of fashion and discusses theoretical approaches to analysing fashion within the arenas of display and sites of consumption, such as: the fashion vitrine of the high street; the spectacle of the catwalk show; gallery and museum displays; the virtual space; and case studies such as SHOWstudio.

• Access to our significant consumer culture/magazine archive throughout the year.

• Experienced academic staff and practitioners who maintain strong industry links.

• High-profile visiting speakers throughout the year.

• Fantastic facilities – from Mac suites to photography labs, plus a new state-of-the-art newsroom.

• A great learning environment and student experience, both on and off campus.

Course length 1 year full-time

Entry level • A good honours degree in a relevant subject area; or an HND or ordinary degree in a related subject, combined with a minimum of two years’ relevant professional experience; or professional experience, together with a portfolio evidencing a skills base in a related area.

• If your first language is not English, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Career paths include: • multimedia fashion journalism • fashion curation • fashion PR • exhibition reviewer/critic.

Find out more www.solent.ac.uk for detailed course information Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3536

Major Project and Reflective Piece: This major project is the final element in your MA. You will demonstrate not only professional expertise in the skills relevant to your project work, but also a clear mastery of the issues, theories, processes and debates covered throughout the course.

Assessment Assessment is through professional articles, portfolios, exhibition reviews, research folders, essay, proposals, presentations, the major project and the reflective report. www.solent.ac.uk/courses

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POSTGRADUATE

RESEARCH STUDIES Southampton Solent University's research community thrives on the commitment of its staff and students.

We work in selected areas, on a wide variety of significant problems and, in close partnership with our research students, we seek to create new knowledge, whether through technical innovation, analysis, creative practice or the systematic codification of information.

Research needs to be tested, and communication of results is fundamental to this process, where colleagues across the world are able to test and comment on professionally presented methodology and results. All researchers are therefore encouraged to publish their work or produce performances of high standing. The communities of practice in which we work are international, and opportunities for collaboration are equally cosmopolitan. The award of research degrees is through a long-established agreement with Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

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Type of study There are three types of research degree that can be studied for at Southampton Solent University: • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – via MPhil • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – direct To gain an MPhil, you critically investigate and evaluate a topic and demonstrate an understanding of appropriate associated research methods. You will need to show originality in the application of knowledge and problemsolving, and an understanding of how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research.

To gain a PhD, you are required to produce a body of work that contains a significant and original contribution to knowledge in your chosen subject area, which is sufficiently important to merit publication.

The majority of students wishing to gain a PhD qualification will do so via transfer from MPhil registration (option two). For direct registration (option three) you will need to demonstrate adequately that you have substantial research skills at an appropriate level, such as another doctorate in a different area, a previous MPhil or referred publications in an area relevant to the topic.

Research centres Postgraduate research is conducted within faculty research centres. Each full-time research student is guaranteed access to a minimum of: • IT and telecommunication resources, including the use of a PC, adequate software and access to a telephone line • printing and photocopying facilities • library resources, including the inter-library loan facility • working space in the relevant research centre • specialist in-house facilities.

Learning support facilities for part-time research students are more variable and are normally negotiated between the intending student and the research centre prior to enrolment.

How to apply Applications may be submitted at any point during the year.

You can apply to study for an MPhil or PhD at Southampton Solent University in a wide range of research areas. To apply, you will be required to submit the following: • a completed and signed application form • two suitable references • a brief research proposal (approximately 1,000 words) • evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable) • qualification transcripts/certificates (scanned copies are suitable, but, if accepted, you will be required to present the originals at registration) • the photograph ID page of your passport • an employer guarantee form or confirmation of funding letter, if you are sponsored.

• There is the appropriate expert supervision and capacity currently available within the university.

• Your qualifications and/or experience are suitable.

• There are appropriate resources in place at the university.

You can normally expect to hear the outcome of your application within eight weeks of submission.

In my view “One of the reasons for choosing Solent University was the facilities offered for research students. An individual research desk with computer, library resources and e-resources are available to every research student.”

Joe Zhou, PhD Education Management

Checkpoint Research proposal: you will need to include the following: • the subject you wish to research • why it is of interest to you • how you propose to carry out your research • how your proposed project relates to other work in the field • how you think your project might contribute to further understanding of your subject.

References: you will need to send your two referees the postgraduate research reference form for them to complete and return to Academic Services in a signed and sealed envelope.

Once all your documents are received by Academic Services, they will be forwarded to the appropriate faculty scrutiny panel who will assess your application based on the following criteria: • The proposed area of study is capable of leading to scholarly research and to its presentation for assessment at a viva examination.

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RESEARCH STUDY Southampton Solent University has a wide range of research areas currently available which are listed below. To discuss areas of research prior to making an application, please contact the relevant faculty director of research students: Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise Professor David Watkins: david.watkins@solent.ac.uk Faculty of the Creative Industries Professor Maurice Owen: maurice.owen@solent.ac.uk Faculty of Maritime and Technology Anthony Gallagher, Associate Professor: anthony.gallagher@solent.ac.uk

Business, Sport and Enterprise Biomechanics Cognition and perception Corporate social responsibility (CSR) Criminology Critical management Critical social psychology Cybercrime Enterprise development Enterprise/entrepreneurship education Entrepreneurship 114

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Environmentally sustainable enterprise Evaluation studies Event and destination management Exercise science Football studies General management Globalisation Health psychology Heterodox economics Higher and further education pedagogies History of crime and culture Human resource management (HRM) Human resource development (HRD) Intellectual property rights (IPR) Knowledge and organisational learning Law, including environmental and property law Legal education Local economic development Marxian economics Property finance and economics Psychology of personal relationships Real estate finance and economics Research evaluation Small business management (SME management) SME and entrepreneurship policy Social and economic studies of sports

Analysing the ecology of UK mammals David Oakley is a part-time PhD student researching the UK's weasel and stoat population. His studies have attracted national attention, and he has even appeared on the BBC’s ‘One Show’.

“Presently there's no way of accurately assessing whether these animals occupy an area, or how many there are,” he said. To fill this gap, David has designed a rapid assessment protocol – using camera trapping and footprint tunnels, as well as hair capture for DNA analysis – and completed field trials in the New Forest, Devon and Sussex. “The university has given me the opportunity to contribute original scientific knowledge in my chosen field,” he said.

“What I find most rewarding is adding something new to my field of study, which I am proud of, and the BBC appearance was a great chance to present my research to a much wider audience.”

Social enterprise Sport and wellbeing Sports and fitness training Sports biodynamics Sports biomechanics Sports management Sports physiology Sports psychology Sports science Strategic management Tourism, particularly sustainable tourism True crime

The Creative Industries Art and design Arts and politics Broadcast media Communication and creativity Contemporary music Creative writing Cultural studies Design history Fashion Fashion accessories Fashion styling Film and television Fine art History of art Interactive digital media Journalism Literature Material aesthetics

Music and image Music and media Music festivals and live music Music, identity and representation Music industries Music in performance Music production analysis Music technology Performing fashion Photography Popular music history Popular music in education Sonic/visual arts and experimental music Styling Textiles Visual arts

Maritime and Technology Adaptive optimisation methods Built environment Computing Design Engineering Marine environmental policy Marine operations Naval architecture

For further information, please email research@solent.ac.uk or visit our website: www.solent.ac.uk/research www.solent.ac.uk/research

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS You will be required to abide by the university’s regulations, policies and procedures. These documents, together with other information made available to you at the time of an admission offer being made, will comprise the primary terms of the contract between you and the university.

In accepting such an offer, you will be signifying your consent to these terms.

The university reserves the right to take disciplinary action where regulations are broken, and in extreme cases this could lead to expulsion from the university.

The police will be informed in cases of illegal drug use, and disciplinary procedures will be applied to any student involved, which may result in expulsion from the university.

Consumption of alcohol With the exception of the residences, the consumption of alcohol at the university is permitted only in licensed areas, other than for special occasions when the prior permission of a member of the university’s senior management team must be obtained.

Disclaimer As a student, you will have access to a wealth of information describing the teaching, examination and assessment arrangements, services and facilities which are available to you, via the university website. You may wish to start by looking at the Southampton Solent Charter which sets out our institutional values and our wish to ensure that the university remains a supportive community to all: www.solent.ac.uk/charter Our offer letter will outline the key issues that you need to be aware of prior to joining the university and will direct you to our ‘HelloUni’ website, which is dedicated to providing you with a range of information that may be helpful in advance of arrival, including the formal policies and procedures that are relevant to all students. You will also be given a copy of the student handbook when you enrol at the university.

No smoking policy The university operates a no smoking policy. Staff, students and visitors may not smoke in the buildings and grounds, except in certain designated external areas.

Every effort is made to ensure that the information given in this prospectus is correct at the time of publication and that the course information accurately describes the courses offered by the university.

However, from time to time details change; you should contact the university to verify information, especially if you wish to place particular reliance upon it. If you are particularly concerned about the detailed elements of a course, you should contact the university to check the course content prior to acceptance of an offer of a place.

We will take all reasonable steps to provide educational services and to minimise any disruption to those services.

However, we reserve the right to postpone, relocate, restructure, withdraw or cancel any teaching sessions or examinations, any course or particular options, modules, units or specialisms within a course due to the occurrence of any event or circumstance beyond our reasonable control (including, but not limited to, industrial action, whether by university staff or others, a shortage of staff, unavailability of facilities or insufficient student numbers).

No drugs policy The university is committed to preventing drug and solvent abuse amongst its staff and students, and to maintaining a safe and efficient educational environment.

No illegal drugs or associated equipment may be brought onto any university premises, including the Students’ Union and residences.

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INDEX A Athletic Development and Peak Performance

M 32

C Creative Advertising Creative Writing: Industry and Practice Criminology and Criminal Justice

32 34 36

38 40 42 44

G Graphic Design

46

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I Illustration International Accounting and Finance International Business Economics International Business Management International Finance International Maritime Studies – Ship and Shipping Management International Maritime Studies – Shipping and Logistics International Trade Regulation

Personnel and Development Photography Politics and International Relations Popular Music Popular Music Performance Graduate Diploma in Psychology Public Relations

50 52 54 56 58 60 62 66

78 80 82 84 86 88 90

R Retail Management

H Human Resource Management

64 66 68 70 72 74 76

P

F Fashion Merchandise Management Fashion Photography Fashion Styling Film

Management Marketing Management Master of Business Administration Media Media Writing Multimedia Journalism Music Festival Industries

92

S Shipping Operations Songwriting Special Effects Sport and Development Sports Broadcasting

94 96 98 100 102

T Television

104

W Writing Fashion and Culture

106

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HOW TO

FIND US By road

By rail

Southampton is just 75 miles from London.

From the north, London and the home counties: the M3, M27 and A34 provide fast, direct road links into the heart of the city.

From the west: the A36 is the major route from the west country, Bristol and Wales.

From the east: Follow the A27/M27 and leave at junction 8.

From London, take the regular train service (every 30 minutes) from London Waterloo station.

Parking As a city centre university, there is little parking on campus. The nearest car parks are at Grosvenor Square (SO15 2BE) and Bedford Place (SO15 2DS).

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By coach Greyhound, National Express and Megabus all provide regular services to Southampton.

The postcode for the university is SO14 0YN.

Maps (including our accessibility map) can be downloaded from our website: www.solent.ac.uk/find-us

The closest train station is Southampton Central.

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CONTACTS Telephone:

Faculties Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise

General contacts

Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3888 Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/fbse

Accommodation Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3461 Email: accommodation@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/accommodation

Faculty of the Creative Industries Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3536 Email: fci.admissions@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/fci

International recruitment office Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3646 Email: international@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/international

Maritime and Technology Faculty Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3355 Email: mt.admissions@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/martec

Sport Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3277 Email: sport@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/sport

Warsash Maritime Academy Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000 Email: wma@solent.ac.uk www.warsashacademy.co.uk

Student support Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3427 Email: students.1st@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/support

Student exchange opportunities Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3529 Email: internationalexchange@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/international

Students’ Union Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3571 www.solentsu.co.uk

Access Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3201 Email: study.help@solent.ac.uk

Main switchboard Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000

For any other enquiries Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3039 Email: ask@solent.ac.uk

THANK YOU This prospectus has been produced through the efforts, work and input of staff and students throughout Southampton Solent University.

Photography: Dan Wilson and Paul Watts Printers: Belmont Press The information contained in this prospectus is also available at www.solent.ac.uk If you require this publication in a different format, please contact Access Solent to discuss your needs: telephone +44 (0)23 8201 3201 or email study.help@solent.ac.uk Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate and up to date. However, because the content was prepared in early 2014, there may be unforeseen circumstances which force change to some of the details printed. Š Southampton Solent University. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced in any way without the permission of the publishers.

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