University of Wolverhampton Postgraduate Taught Mini Guide 2022-23

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT GUIDE 2022/2023

Contents

Welcome

Why study a postgraduate course?.................................. 04

Whether you are looking to retrain, increase your employability, enrich your CPD, or progress to the next step in your career, a postgraduate qualification with the University of Wolverhampton will open doors.

Why Wolverhampton..................................................................... 06 Professional development and employability...... 08 Our sector expertise........................................................................ 10 Flexible study options................................................................... 14 Supporting you..................................................................................... 15 Student life and Accommodation..................................... 16 Fees and finance................................................................................. 18 Scholarships and bursaries..................................................... 21 Our postgraduate courses......................................................... 22 How to apply........................................................................................... 26

We offer a range of specialised courses, many of which are professionally accredited and developed with industry partners. We focus on developing our postgraduate students’ leadership skills and knowledge to enhance their career prospects and give them the confidence they need to achieve their goals, whatever they may be.

Our flexible programmes are designed around the way you work and include full-time and part-time courses, conversion courses, 100% online courses, and accredited CPD courses.

If funding is a concern, there are postgraduate loans of up to £11,836 for students studying a Masters degree (22/23 figure for eligible students).

Open events

*AdvanceHE Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES).

Take a look and start your postgraduate journey with us today!

Saturday 26 March 2022 ostgraduate Info Week: P 20-25 June 2022 November 2022 TBC

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Why study a postgraduate course?

Deciding to embark upon further study can be a tricky decision, but it can benefit you both now and into your future.

Boost your earning potential A postgraduate qualification provides better employability prospects, with an above-average 89% employment rate amongst the working age population.

Those with a postgraduate qualification have increased earning potential of, on average, £8,000 pa more than graduates, and £17,000 more than non-graduates*.

OUT OF 89 UNIVERSITIES

*AdvanceHE Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES, 2021).

Retrain or gain a prmotion The boost a postgraduate course can offer you professionally is huge, giving you the opportunity to change direction in your career or increase the chances of securing a future promotion.

Fulfil your ambitions It isn’t solely your professional life that can benefit from a postgraduate qualification. You may want to pursue your passion for a subject, become recognised as an expert in your field, or fulfil a lifelong dream of studying beyond your undergraduate degree.

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Studying gave me a direction to my career. It paved a pathway to a successful professional career and allowed me to become involved in helping communities and people in need.

Dr Thriveni S Beerenahally Master of Public Health Director, Sarvagna Health Care Institute.

*Labour Force Survey 2019.

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Why Wolverhampton Flexibility

QAA assured

We know that it can be challenging to fit your studies around the rest of your life, so offer a range of flexible part-time and online options.

We received a commendation – the highest possible accolade – in our most recent assessment by the Quality Assurance Agency.

Facilities

Postgraduate loan Did you know there are Masters loans of up to £11,836 available? See p18.

From cutting-edge laboratories and 24-hour library opening at peak periods to postgraduate-only study spaces, we’ve got you covered.

Recent multi-million-pound investment in facilities for our students includes our amazing Springfield Campus supporting architecture and construction, a brand new Screen School, and extended and enhanced School of Pharmacy facilities.

Alumni discount 20% off on-site postgraduate courses and 10% off online courses. See p18.

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey results

QS Stars We were awarded four stars overall in 2019 in the QS Stars ™ scheme – with the highest five stars for teaching, employability, internationalisation, and inclusiveness.

Knowledge Exchange Framework In Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) we were ranked in the top 10% nationally for public and community engagement, as well as in the top 10% for local growth |and regeneration.

Student support Our support services are here for you from before application, through your graduation and beyond. Whether you’re new to the University of Wolverhampton, continuing straight from your undergraduate degree, or returning to education after a break, you’ll find Wolverhampton a friendly and supportive place to study, and quickly build a new community of fellow learners.

All rankings out of 89 universities surveyed.

Advance HE, 2021 *Awarded by Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) for our dedication to providing opportunities to the black country and wider communities beyond.

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Supporting your development and employability We know that by choosing to study at postgraduate level, you’re already making a decision about your personal development and probably about your future career plans.

Continuing professional development Whether you’re studying to discover more about your passion, or as a way to enter your dream job, you’ll find support interwoven in your course, as well as a range of additional developmental opportunities on offer.

Varied routes to study We offer varied routes into study, if you want to change your career path, retrain with one of our conversion courses or train in teaching, law, psychology, artificial intelligence, and more.

Experience and accreditation Career development opportunities are embedded into our timetable to provide insight and experience. Many of our course carry accreditation from professional, statutory and regulatory bodies: approval they meet the highest standards.

Ongoing careers support

The SPEED project provides student entrepreneurs with support to start their own business or enterprise. wlv.ac.uk/speed

Our Careers, Enterprise and The Workplace teams can provide you with expert help during your degree and after graduation. We have links with hundreds of employers and community groups throughout the West Midlands that need your volunteering skills, and offer support to achieve your entrepreneurial ambitions with business start-up support. wlv.ac.uk/careers

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Our sector expertise Our sector knowledge and expertise include specialisms led by worldleading researchers. Academic excellence, outstanding facilities, professional accreditations, and industry links ensure our students are prepared for future careers in these growing sectors.

Architecture and construction

Business, professional and financial services Our Business School has offered employer-relevant academic programmes and tailored business services for over 80 years.

We have a successful Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development centre, are an approved centre for ILM, and hold membership of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

We offer a range of accredited courses, highly desirable and instantly applicable in industry.

Law students benefit from our unique partnership with DWF LLP to receive careers advice and mentoring.

Our fabulous £120 million Springfield Campus is dedicated to construction and the built environment, combining accredited courses with industry-leading equipment and technology, and produces graduates who are ready to enter the workforce as soon as they leave.

Facilities include virtual reality equipment, data capture technology, design studio, building information modelling programs, and a range of specialist practical labs.

Our National Brownfield Institute onsite helps develop modern methods of building through innovation and partnership with the construction industry.

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Digital and cyber Researchers from our Wolverhampton Cyber Research Institute are collaborating with industrial and governmental organisations on all aspects of security and privacy, helping to tackle threats in the cyberspace.

We also continue to invest in worldleading facilities such as the £9 million cyber centre in Hereford.

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Health and social care

Education

We have specialist teaching facilities for health and social care in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Burton-upon-Trent and Telford for the next generation of key workers.

We work in partnership with over 450 schools, colleges and private providers to provide placement opportunities, bespoke CPD and accredited courses.

Our new Marches Centre of Excellence for Health and Social Care at Telford Campus provides state-of-the-art training facilities including advanced anatomy visualisation tables and an immersive reality interactive simulation suite.

Our Education Observatory aims to undertake research in all areas of education, encouraging collaborations among researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and stakeholders.

We have invested £3 million in the refurbishment of our Pharmacy facilities.

This includes extended practice suites, a multi-purpose flexible teaching space, and a new dispensary.

Sports Our courses benefit from partnerships with both local and national teams and organisations, and many are accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. You’ll have the opportunity to gain work placements – and perhaps jobs – at all professional levels.

Our Walsall Campus houses British British Judo’s HQ. We’re also proud to team up with Hudl (a leading sports technology company), Telford Tigers, and more.

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Our teacher training is rated Good by Ofsted and highlighted our extensive school partnerships, and ability to develop effective and highly reflective practitioners.

Creative industries Wolverhampton School of Art has been the heart of the city’s creative community since 1851. Our new multi-million-pound Screen School opened in 2021, nurturing talent for the careers of tomorrow.

Professional practice and live briefs from companies in the creative sector are embedded into our courses.

Wolverhampton School of Art together with Wolverhampton Art Gallery have been chosen to host British Art Show 9 (BAS9) in January 2022.

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Flexible study options

Supporting you

Flexible study

Part-time study

We’re committed to providing flexible study options to allow all our students to achieve their ambitions. That’s why remote learning and flexible study times have become an essential part of our course provisions.

Part-time study is a flexible and costeffective way to realise your potential and fits in with your lifestyle. Part time postgraduate taught degrees usually take two to three years to complete.

Our friendly Student Support and Wellbeing team are here for you throughout your University journey from application to graduation.

Online learning More people than ever before are now learning online. We support you in a number of ways, including: 

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You can complete your taught degree for as little as £3,998 per year* (plus an additional 20% off for graduates of the University with the alumni discount), paying in instalments to spread the cost of your tuition. *Based on 22/23 tuition fee rates.

online personal tutor support ccess the software you need a with Apps Anywhere

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expert online library support

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online lectures, content, and support.

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Find out more about IT support at: wlv.ac.uk/its

The Gateway If you need advice on funding or support with your application, The Gateway can help you with choosing the right course, funding questions, how to write a personal statement and the needs of mature students. wlv.ac.uk/gateway

Chaplaincy and faith provision Our multi-faith chaplaincy provides a supportive service for those who follow a faith as well those who don’t.

Mental health and wellbeing All students have access to a wealth of mental health and wellbeing online resources, apps, drop-ins and events including free access to Togetherall, a 24/7 digital mental health and wellbeing service.

Learning support We offer support to improve your academic and learning skills, including specialist library support; individual silent study rooms; extended book loan periods; access to other national academic libraries via the Society of College, National and University Libraries access scheme; full text, abstract, and indexing services for your subject specialism; and an inter-library loans service.

To find out more about the support available go to wlv.ac.uk/ssw

Returning to learning?

We understand that returning to education after a break can be a daunting prospect. Our advisors in the Gateway can help you explore your study and funding options. We offer a great deal of help to support your studies, including important aspects of academic study such as reading and study techniques, note taking, essay writing, using computers and how to succeed in assignments.

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The opportunities and support provided are endless. If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can go the distance!

Abbie Martin PGCE student

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Student life Whatever you’re into, there’s plenty to entertain you during your down-time, both on and off our campuses.

Accommodation If you want to live on-campus, we offer University Accommodation at Wolverhampton, Walsall and Telford campuses. wlv.ac.uk/accommodation

Based at Wolverhampton City Campus?

Whatever your interest or budget, discover Wolverhampton’s cinemas, theatres, galleries, gigs, cafés, restaurants, pubs and clubs. If you prefer to be involved in the action, there’s plenty of live sport on offer to watch, there’s Wolves FC at Molineux or Wolves speedway at Monmore Green., or take your mind off your studies by exploring local green spaces including parks and canals.

Based at Walsall Campus?

Walsall’s Waterfront has a growing nightlife and plenty of foodie options, there’s Walsall Arena and Arts Centre for theatre, music or comedy shows, or get your film fix at The Light cinema.

Based at Telford Campus?

Telford’s Southwater complex has food, fun and films on offer. Catch everything from Superslam Wrestling to The Nutcracker at The Place, or explore nearby the Ironbridge Gorge Museums.

Sport FREE Term-time inter-campus shuttle bus.

Find out more at wlv.ac.uk/bus

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Whichever campus you’re based at, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with sport and fitness.

Whether you just want to play for fun, try something new, or play competitively. wlv.ac.uk/sport

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Fees and finance Most UK students studying a Master’s course in the UK can apply for a loan to help towards fees and living costs from the Government.

This loan is paid directly to the student who is responsible for paying the fees to the University. More information on paying the fees in instalments can be found at:

Alumni discount If you are a University of Wolverhampton graduate, you could get a 20% discount on a postgraduate course taught on-site, or 10% off fully-online courses. There’s no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree, as long as it’s your first Master’s level qualification. wlv.ac.uk/alumni-discount

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Funding In 22/23 the Master’s Loan was £11,836, more information and eligibility criteria can be found at: gov.uk/masters-loan

Full-time course fees The fees shown are for a 180-credit course – equivalent to a full-time Master’s degree. Courses that fall below this credit amount, such as full-time postgraduate certificates and diplomas are charged on a pro-rata basis.

Master’s loans of £11,836 are available for UK ‘home’ students. You must be studying a full Master’s award of at least 180 credits. The loan is paid directly to you and is intended to cover fees and contribute towards living costs. wlv.ac.uk/courses

To find the correct fee band for your course, check our website for your course.

Home postgraduate fee, cost per year Home

Part-time (pro rata)

With Professional placement

Tier 1

£7,995

£3,998

£8,883

Tier 2

£9,230

£4,615

£10,256

Tier 3

£11,000

£5,500

£12,222

International postgraduate, cost per year International UG (non-Lab based)

£13,450

International UG (Lab based FSE only)

£13,950

International PG (non-Lab based)

£14,450

International PG (Lab based FSE only)

£14,950

International PG (with Professional Placement)

£15,450

International PG (extended)

£16,000

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Studying the MBA was one if the best decisions of my Life.

You need to make the most of your experience as a student and take advantage of all the great facilities and services that the University provides.

Marta Rios Youth Engagement Project Manager, Clarion Futures.

Scholarships and bursaries OfS-funded scholarships for MSc in AI or Data Science A limited number of Office for Students (OfS) funded scholarships of £10,000 are available to students enrolled on MSc conversion courses in AI or Data Science.

Search for “Data Science” or “AI” at: wlv.ac.uk/courses

Dennis Turner Hardship Fund A non-repayable fund for any student, home or international, who is struggling to make ends meet.

The fund doesn’t affect the visa status of international students.

Sports Scholarship Sport scholars can receive support up to a value of £4,500 over three years as well as the WLV Sports Scholarship package which includes: • physiotherapy • strength and conditioning • teamwear tracksuit • f unding towards elite coaching, competitions, training costs and equipment • annual WLV Gym membership • mentoring support. wlv.ac.uk/scholarships

International Alumni Scholarship Available for University of Wolverhampton graduates (including those from our partner institutions) for postgraduate taught on-site study only.

If you have a First or Second class degree with us, you can receive between £2,000 and £3,000 dependent upon your results. wlv.ac.uk/international

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100% online course

A-Z of courses including online and CPD options

Professional practice option online.wlv.ac.uk to find out about our online courses

Architecture and built environment

Business, leadership and management

Master of Business Administration MBA/MBA (Extended)

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc

Architecture MArch

Arts and Culture Senior Leader Apprenticeship

MBA Psychology

Cybersecurity MSc

Professional Accounting & Finance MSc/ MSc (EXTENDED)

Data Science MSc

Digital Quantity Surveying MSc Building Information Modelling for Construction MSc

Business Analytics MSc

Civil and Structural Engineering MSc

CIM Diploma of Digital Marketing

Civil Engineering Management MSc

CIM Professional Certificate of Marketing

Construction Project Management MSc

CIM Professional Diploma of Marketing

Construction Law & Dispute Resolution MSc

Coaching & Mentoring PG Cert

CIM Certificate of Digital Marketing

Diploma in Managment studies Senior Leader Apprenticeship Strategic People Management and Human Resources MA/ MA (Extended)

Clinical medicine, pharmacy, physician associate

Information Technology Management MSc Practical Corpus Linguistics for ELT, Lexicography, and Translation MA Technology for Translation and Interpreting MSc

Education and teaching

Demolition Management MSc

Digital Marketing Management MSc/MBA (Extended)

Off-site Construction MSc

Entrepreneurship MBA

Oil and Gas Management MSc

Finance MBA

Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management/ Speciality/ Teaching and Learning) MSc

Programme and Project Management MSc

Finance and Accounting MSc (Extended)

Drug Discovery Science MSc

Early Years Teacher Status PG Credit graduate employment-based route

Healthcare - Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Physician Associate PGDip

Sustainability and Climate Change MSc

Education MA

International Banking and Finance MSc/MSc (Extended)

Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing PG Credit

National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (SENCO) PGCert

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) (with professional Placement option) MBA (Extended)

Prescribing Studies PG Cert (HEWM course also available)

Primary Education/ with Mathematics PGCE

International Business Management MSc/ MSc (Extended)

Computing and AI

Professional Practice and Lifelong Education MA

Artificial Intelligence MSc

Post Compulsory Education PGCE/Cert Ed

Art and design Art & Design MA by Research Design and Applied Arts (Ceramics/ Fashion/ Glass/ Interior Design/ Textiles) MA Digital and Visual Communications MA Digital and Visual Communications (Illustration/ Photography/ Video and Film Production) MA

International Tourism and Hospitality Management MA Leadership PG Cert

Fine Art MA

Leadership and Management MSc/ MSc (Extended)

Public Relations and Corporate Communications MA

Management Studies Diploma

Management Studies PG Cert

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Computer Networks MSc*

Academic Practice in Higher Education PG Cert

Post Compulsory Education Distance Learning Prof Grad Cert Ed

Computational Linguistics MA Computer Science MSc Computer Science MSc

Professional Practice and Lifelong Education MA

Computer Science with Data Science MSc

School Direct Tuition PGCE

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Social sciences

School Direct Salaried (Employment Based)

Law Conversion LLM (also available by distance learning)

Musical Theatre Performance at Associated Studios, London MA

Secondary (Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Physical Education, Physics, Social Sciences) PGCE

Law and Human Resource Management LLM

Performance Industries: Professional Development MA

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Performing Arts MSc by Research

Secondary Physical Education (with Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dance, English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Spanish) PGCE

Engineering and mathematics

Legal Practice Course (LPC) LLM Professional Practice (Top-up) LLM

Nursing and health Adult Critical Care Nursing MSc* Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc Health and Social Care MA/MSc Global Health/ Leadership MPH

Additive Layer Manufacturing Technologies MSc

Master of Adult Nursing MAN

Advanced Technology Management (Engineering Analysis/ Sustainability) MSc

Master of Public Health MPH

Manufacturing Engineering MSc Mathematics MSc Mechanical Engineering MSc

Humanities English MA Humanities MA by Research Popular Culture MA Regional Writing MA

Law Common Professional Examination LLM International Business Law LLM International Corporate and Financial Law LLM Law LLM

Master of Mental Health Nursing MMHN Mental Health Practice PG Cert/ Advanced University Diploma Midwifery Studies MSc Physiotherapy MSc*

Psychology

Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy MSc

Audio and Creative Technology MSc Creative Practice and Performance (Contemporary Theatre/ Dance/ Music/ Musical Theatre) MA Music Technology MSc by Research

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Interpreting (Top-Up) MA

Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing MSc

Interpreting PG Cert Military History MA

Sport and exercise

Sciences

Biomedical Science MSc

Performing arts and audio technology

History (Second World War: Conflict, Societies, Holocaust) MA*

Psychology MSc

Biomedical Science PG Credit

Social Work MA

History (First World War) MA*

Organisational and Business Psychology MSc

Professional Practice in Healthcare (Leadership & Management/ Research & Enterprise/ Speciality Practice/ Teaching & Learning) MSc

Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response MSc

History MA*

Occupational Psychology MSc

Primary Health Care (Top-up) MSc

Comparative Criminology MA

Evidenced Professional Achievement in Emergency Planning, Resilience & Response

Forensic and Investigative Psychology MSc

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology MSc

Applied Social Science MA

Emergency Practitioner MSc

Cyberpsychology MSc

Podiatry MSc*

Air, Space and Cyber Power Studies MA

Sport and Exercise MRes Strength and Conditioning MSc *subject to approval

Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology/ Clinical Biochemistry/ Haematology/ Medical Microbiology) MSc Chemistry MSc Forensic Science MSc

Search our courses

Forensic Genetics and Human Identification MSc Masters in Chemistry MChem Molecular Cell Biology MSc Wildlife Conservation MSc Wildlife Conservation MRes

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How to apply 01

Visit: wlv.ac.uk

the course 02 Use finder to search for your chosen course

your course 03 From page, click on the

‘Apply Now’ button This will take you through to the relevant application form.

You can apply directly for most of our postgraduate taught courses.

Exceptions include PGCE courses, which you will need to apply for via the UCAS teacher training website – search online for ‘UCAS teacher training’.

Entry requirements

English language requirements

Advice and guidance

Our entry requirements help us to gauge whether you have the knowledge or experience to provide a good base to study at postgraduate level. We believe in providing opportunities to people with the passion to succeed, and our entry requirements are not always based on academic attainment alone.

If your entry award was not delivered in English; you do not have a degree from an English-speaking University; or you are a non-native speaker of English, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in to a minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

Our Gateway team provide advice and guidance on all aspects of coming to university, including choosing the right course; checking qualifications, entry requirements and your application form; and student funding and disability or support options.

You will usually require an undergraduate degree. Relevant work experience in your subject area can help you get a place for some courses.

Visit the course page for up-to-date entry requirements.

For more information on English language requirements visit.

wlv.ac.uk/gateway

wlv.ac.uk/IA

Level 2 requirements: Equivalency courses Non-teacher training courses: If you don’t hold a GCSE Grade 4+ (C or above) in English and/or Mathematics, we offer free online courses that we will accept as the equivalent.

Teacher training courses: If you don’t hold a GCSE Grade 4+ (C or above) in English/Mathematics/ Science, we offer an equivalency test that can be taken on our campus.

Each test costs £35. wlv.ac.uk/apply/equivalency

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This student guide describes in outline the courses offered by the University of Wolverhampton. These, as well as other details, are correct at the time of going to print. However, courses and modules can be added or withdrawn without notice.

Support offered and other details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information and list of courses currently offered, as well as campus tours, student case studies, and lots more useful information, visit: wlv.ac.uk

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