PG Guide: Natural and Social Sciences

SCHOOL OF NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Natural & Social Sciences Postgraduate Guide 2020/21

Biosciences Criminology Ecology Geography Psychology Sociology

Contents Our expertise Connecting you How we support you Postgraduate degrees explained How to apply Location and the local area Our campuses Accommodation International students Fees Funding Our School of Natural & Social Sciences Francis Close Hall Campus Our natural & social sciences degrees Taught degrees Research degrees

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Expertise Our expertise is the knowledge, research, facilities, services and partnerships that enrich your learning experience and enhance your career prospects.

Our lecturers bring real-world knowledge, experience and expertise into their teaching and research. You’ll study alongside professionals from different backgrounds and apply your learning to examine topics from a variety of perspectives.

Each of our academic schools contributes to our learning-led, research-informed environment.

We embed research in all our activities, ensuring students and staff benefit from and contribute to vibrant subject communities, engaged in fundamental and applied research.

Our research has been rated as world-leading in all of our submitted research areas. More than 25% of the work in all 6 of the university’s submissions to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) was recognised as internationally excellent or world leading.

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The university’s Research Priority Areas build on our strengths and recognise the opportunities to contribute to contemporary challenges.

These include: Applied Business & Technology Being Human: Past, Present and Future Creative Practice as Research Environmental Dynamics and Governance Learning & Professional Contexts Sport, Exercise, Health & Wellbeing

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Connected We’ll connect you to a community of experienced practitioners and industry professionals who will provide you with a rich learning experience, enhance your career prospects and help grow your professional network.

We challenge students to question their assumptions and we encourage collaboration to produce insightful innovators, creators and leaders. We apply real-world experience to our teaching, ensuring your learning is relevant to your career. Many of our lecturers and professors are active in their industry and bring the latest knowledge to their teaching. They’ll provide you with opportunities to connect and network with industry contacts.

A number of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional bodies, meaning you can gain exemptions towards professional qualifications while studying for your degree.

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And based at our Oxstalls Campus is The Growth Hub – a partnership between the university and Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.

The Growth Hub offers a wealth of business resources and access to networks within the local community, and also hosts a series of free business workshops. Led by external speakers, these cover topics such as marketing planning, GDPR guidance and social media for SMEs.

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Support The support we provide involves a network of people and tools to empower individuals – providing them with the confidence and capacity to capitalise on opportunities.

You’ll be joining a vibrant and active community of lecturers, professors and students, here to challenge and support you to become a better practitioner, enhancing your learning and career prospects.

Our support is flexible, accommodating your lifestyle to facilitate your learning.

Our Helpzone staff are trained advisers who offer confidential advice and support on both academic and personal challenges.

We have dedicated staff who can advise on a range of areas, from studying with a learning or physical disability to managing your time and responsibilities around your studies. Our counsellors and trained mental health advisers offer free and confidential advice for all.

Helpzones are open every weekday, and you can use the drop-in service or book an appointment.

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For postgraduate students we recognise this may be your first experience of university and that you could be returning to study after a long period away.

From childcare advice to help with academic queries and academic writing skills, the Student Experience Team is here to support you throughout your time here, and to make sure you have access to and are aware of our support, opportunities and services.

We welcome students from all faiths, spirituality and none. We have dedicated faith spaces on campus and regular events such as weekly prayer breakfasts and the international cafĂŠ.

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Postgraduate degrees explained Taught degrees As a taught master’s degree student, you’ll study an intensive higher level academic qualification with a similar learning style to an undergraduate degree, including a significant dissertation or project. You’ll learn through lectures, workshops and tutorials, as well as essays and group project work.

Taught master’s degrees – Master of Arts (MA) – Master of Design (MDes) – Master of Science (MSc) – Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Awards Many taught master’s degrees can be taken as 1 qualification or split into 3 stand-alone awards: postgraduate certificate; postgraduate diploma; master’s stage award. The postgraduate certificate is the first stage and the postgraduate diploma is the first and second stages combined, after which you can top up to a full master’s degree with a master’s stage award.

Delivery and study modes – Full-time (1 year), part-time (2-3 years) – International students are required to study on a full-time basis; however, we do offer distance learning in some degrees, including part-time study options – Lectures and tutorials delivered in the daytime, evenings and at weekends – Enrolment is in September and January

Research degrees Research degrees support you to conduct a significant piece of research, contribute to knowledge and advancement in your chosen field, benefiting from professional and personal advancement. Our degrees are underpinned by

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research that has been rated in the Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014) as world leading and internationally excellent and many of our programmes involve collaborations with and funding from industry partners.

Master’s by research degrees – Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research) – Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research) – Master of Research (MRes) – Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctorate degrees – Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) – Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) – Doctorate of Design (DDes)* – Doctor of Education (EdD) – Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE) Awards A master’s by research degree is the first level of postgraduate research. A step on from this, a doctorate qualification is the highest level of degree awarded by UK universities and is considered to be an international benchmark for university study.

Doctorate qualifications require significant research and contribution to knowledge. The work produced must be of a publishable standard, which requires rigorous commitment to academia.

Delivery and study modes – Full-time 3-4 years, part-time 5-6 years – UK and EU students may choose to study on either a full-time or a part-time basis, or away from the university, where appropriate to the subject of your research – International students studying in the UK on a student visa are required to study on a full-time basis – Enrolment takes place in October and February *subject to validation

Applying We recognise that everyone’s journey is unique. Here is an outline of the key steps in applying for a postgraduate taught programme at the university. For more information on how to apply for a postgraduate research degree, visit glos.ac.uk/pgapply 1: Course research

2: Visit us

Begin your online search using glos.ac.uk

Take a look at our campuses and study environment, and meet the teaching and support team at an open event. Check glos.ac.uk/opendays for the next available date or email us to arrange a visit. If you’re unable to visit you can take a virtual tour of our campuses at virtualtours.glos.ac.uk

You can also email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk to be put in touch directly with the Academic Course Leader.

4: Finances and funding

3: Try us

Find out if you’re eligible and apply for a postgraduate loan at gov.uk/postgraduateloan

Some courses give you the opportunity to take a module as a taster, before deciding if you want to apply. Email enquiries@glos.ac.uk for more information.

Need more information or guidance? Contact our Money Advice Team by email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714535.

5: Time to apply

6: Receive an offer

7: Enrolment

Apply direct* to us at glos.ac.uk/pgapply Depending on the course, you may be invited to an interview or asked to submit a creative portfolio.

If your application is successful you will receive an offer from us. You’ll need to accept your offer before enrolling. If you have any questions about your application or offer please contact admissions and enquiries on 03330 141414 or email admissions@glos.ac.uk

Congratulations – your offer has been accepted and you’re able to enrol on your degree with the University of Gloucestershire.

*PGCE applications should be made via UCAS.

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Location Gloucestershire is as vibrant and future-facing as it is historic and beautiful. We have 3 campuses across the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the cathedral city of Gloucester, offering industrystandard facilities and connections with our vast professional network.

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Cheltenham and the surrounding area hosts over 45 festivals a year, including the internationally renowned Cheltenham Jazz and Literature festivals. Whether you prefer independent boutiques or high street brands, theatre productions or the Gold Cup races, there’s always something to entertain.

With its renovated historic docks offering a cinema, outlet shopping and quayside dining, Gloucester is the perfect place to live and work. Cheer on the ‘cherry and whites’ of Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm, browse the latest brands at Gloucester Quays, or hit the slopes at the city’s very own ski and snowboard centre.

Cheltenham town centre

Cheltenham Promenade

Gloucester Quays

Gloucester Cathedral

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By coach Cheltenham and Gloucester can be reached by the National Express coach service.

By rail Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester train stations are both within walking distance of the campus and city centre, or a short bus or taxi ride.

By road

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Cheltenham and Gloucester are within commutable reach of major cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Oxford.

Both locations are well connected and just a short distance off the M5 J10 (Cheltenham) or J11 (Gloucester).

By air The nearest airports are Birmingham International and Bristol airport, 90km from the university. London Heathrow is less than 150km away (approximately 2 hours by road) with easy connection links through National Express and national rail services.

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Our campuses Francis Close Hall

Park

With us from the very beginning, Francis Close Hall has been part of our heritage for over 150 years.

Its historic buildings are home to all-new facilities.

– Dedicated illustration and landscape architecture studios – Crime scene simulator and forensic interviewing suite – Electroencephalography lab and virtual reality suite – Fully equipped biological, geographical and environmental science labs – Innovative teaching spaces

Home to our design, media, engineering and computing courses. With its modern £1.5 million media centre and £1 million computing and technology suite, this creative campus is a design and technological hub just a few minutes’ walk from Cheltenham town centre.

Hardwick A thriving hub of creativity with its own photography and art studios and gallery.

Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Oxstalls Home to our £18 million Business School and Growth Hub, giving students the chance to work with real businesses alongside their studies, while the nurses of tomorrow get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art clinical simulators. Sports students analyse elite athletes and develop coaching skills in their own international-standard sports arena and top-spec sport science labs – and our performing arts centre offers specialist studio spaces for actors, dancers and singers to rehearse.

Hardwick, Cheltenham

Book an open day

Park, Cheltenham

Our open events give you a chance to find out more about our courses and the flexible modes of study available to you, and you can meet your lecturers and hear from current students.

Visit glos.ac.uk/opendays for dates of subject-specific open events.

Oxstalls, Gloucester

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Accommodation If you’re enrolling as a full-time student and moving to the area, our accommodation includes dedicated postgraduate areas at Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham and Upper Quay halls in Gloucester.

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

Lodgings

Opened in 2017 and managed by Uliving, our student village has a refectory and shop, bar, gym, multi-use studio, faith space and 24/7 on-site security. We have almost 800 rooms, many en-suite, in villa-style flats, townhouses and studio apartments. Stagecoach’s subsidised university bus (the 94U) can take you from the village to all campuses and Cheltenham town centre, which is only a 20 minute walk or short cycle ride away.

These are rooms to rent in a landlord’s own home and offer flexibility, with no fixed tenancy agreement. You’ll have your own study bedroom and will share bathroom, lounge and kitchen facilities. The majority of landlords offer selfcatering, although some offer half board.

Upper Quay Upper Quay is situated in the Westgate quarter of Gloucester, around 20 minutes’ walk from Oxstalls Campus. It’s among the most historic and interesting areas in the city, with the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral on the doorstep. You can also enjoy the new shops, bars and restaurants on the waterfront.

Blackfriars, Gloucester In addition to accommodation at Pittville and Upper Quay, the Blackfriars Residences, run by our partners, Cityheart, offers city-centre living close to the vibrant Gloucester Quays with its designer outlet shopping centre, restaurants, bars and cinema. There are over 300 rooms split across flats, townhouses and studio apartments – all just a short walk from the bus station, offering easy access to Oxstalls Campus.

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University approved housing If you want to live with other postgraduate students in a house share, you’ll need to register on the StudentPad website. StudentPad gives you access to a list of approved housing, which is only available to our students. Not only can you look at available housing but you can also get in touch with other postgraduate students via the digital message board. Each property on the database has been inspected by our housing support team and meets the university’s mandatory registration criteria and safety standards.

Halls of residence for international students If you are a new international postgraduate student and you firmly accept your offer and complete the online halls of residence application process by Sunday 2 August 2020, you will be guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence or managed housing. glos.ac.uk/accommodation accommodation@glos.ac.uk +44 (0) 1242 714544

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

“I live in a Pittville townhouse with other postgraduate students.

It is a great way to meet friends and join a group of like-minded individuals.

Learning at postgraduate level means we’re at the same life stage, with a similar outlook, working incredibly hard whilst having the perfect balance between study and social.”

Christopher Thomas MSc Forensic Psychology

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

Blackfriars, Gloucester

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International Our vibrant and inclusive community welcomes students from around the globe. Industry contacts and expert staff will help you shape your future, ensuring that you are well placed to start your career.

The university attracts students from over 60 countries across more than 100 subjects. Our International Team, supported by a global network of agents and partners, is here to help you with every step of your journey.

Internationalisation is important to us. We work with our students, staff and partners towards improving international relations and solving some of the global challenges of the 21st Century. The University of Gloucestershire is committed to supporting international students and offer the following packages designed to make life here a little easier.

International bursaries

International Merit Scholarship

If you’re an international student living in one of our key priority countries (listed below), you may be eligible for an automatic fee waiver off your first year tuition fees.

We have a number of International Merit Scholarships available for postgraduate students who can demonstrate academic excellence. To qualify, students must have achieved a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent. Scholarships are available across all full-time postgraduate taught programmes delivered at the University of Gloucestershire and are awarded as a 50% fee waiver, up to the value of £7,650.

Country of domicile Fee waiver amount Middle East, China, Taiwan, Korea, £2,000 Japan, USA, Non-EU Europe, Caribbean, Central Asia, Rest of World (if not listed below) Canada, Hong Kong, Latin America, £3,000 Macau, South Asia, UK domicile (international fee paying) Africa, South East Asia

£4,000

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Terms and conditions apply. Please visit glos.ac.uk/international to find out more.

“I started university a little late so had a few questions when I arrived. The university helped me a lot.

The staff eased my concerns and told me exactly what I needed to do. At the same time I had a personal tutor who was really supportive and helped me a lot with my professional practice and career guidance.�

Pearl Liu MA Landscape Architecture student

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Fees The annual tuition fee you pay will depend on whether you’re from the UK/EU or elsewhere. Find further details at glos.ac.uk/pgfees Home/EU students

Postgraduate taught degrees*

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

PG Certificate

£2,200 - £3,200

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PG Diploma

£4,500 - £6,400

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Master’s Stage Award

£2,800 - £4,000

£4,000

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Full Degree

£6,700 - £9,600

£9,600

£9,250

Research degrees – fees per year**

Full-time

Part-time

MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)

£5,800***

£3,000***

Master’s of Research

£5,315

£2,660

Professional doctorates

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4+

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885 £2,885

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,610

£3,000

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

Postgraduate taught degrees*

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

PG Certificate

£4,900 - £5,100

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PG Diploma

£9,800 - £10,200

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Master’s Stage Award

£5,100

£5,100

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Full Degree

£14,700 - £15,300

£15,300

£14,700

Research degrees – fees per year

Full-time

Part-time

MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)

£5,800***

£3,000***

Master’s of Research

£5,315

£2,660

Professional doctorates

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4+

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885 £2,885

International students

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,610

£3,000

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

*The Postgraduate Taught fees above are based on 2020/21 entry. **Please note that 2020/21 Postgraduate Research and Professional Doctorate fees are not available at time of print, though we have provided the 2019/20 fees as a guide (these are likely to be subject to inflationary uplifts). Please check glos.ac.uk/fees for the latest information or contact us before submitting your application. Please note that some courses offer an international field trip and costs are in addition to tuition fees. Please refer to the website for further information. ***Where the first year of PG Cert Research Methods is delivered outside of the UK there is a surcharge of £3,000 if delivered in the EU and £3,500 if delivered outside of the EU.

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Funding

Money Advice Team

Postgraduate doctoral loan

The university has a dedicated Money Advice Team to offer information and guidance on all aspects of postgraduate student finance. They also advise on the application process and offer a check and send service. The team provides a confidential service to prospective and current students and is always happy to help. E: moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk T: 01242 714535

A postgraduate doctoral loan up to the value of £25,700 (non-means tested) is available to help towards the payment of tuition fees and/or living costs. For more information and eligibility details, visit gov.uk/doctoral-loan

Alumni discount Students who have successfully completed a University of Gloucestershire undergraduate degree in 2019/20 and opt to study a postgraduate master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the academic year 2020/21, will receive a 20% discount off the course tuition fee. Students who completed their undergraduate course in 2018/19 or earlier will receive a 10%* discount.

Postgraduate loan scheme For the academic year 2020/21, students applying for master’s degrees can benefit from a non-means tested loan of up to £10,906**. If you’re studying for 2, 3 or 4 academic years, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your degree. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and paid directly into your bank account.

PGCE and teacher training PGCE students can receive the same financial support from the government as undergraduate students.

UK and EU students can apply to the government for a loan to cover the cost of tuition fees and a maintenance loan to assist with living costs. For more information on funding for PGCE programmes, visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk Other funding sources There are many additional funding sources available; including studentships, bursaries, grants, loans and scholarships, and you may be able to get help from your employer. If you’d like to learn more about funding options, please contact the Money Advice Team on 01242 714535 or email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk

*Note re exclusions: 20% discount refers to all postgraduate diploma or master’s (including master’s by research) programmes excluding graduate diplomas and professional courses. Figures are correct at time of print (August 2019), visit glos.ac.uk/fees for latest information. **Terms and conditions apply, see gov.uk/masters-loan for more details

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School of Natural & Social Sciences

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Deepen your understanding and acquire the skills you need to apply your learning to support your community and your environment.

Innovative minds

Unforgettable experiences

You’ll be joining a community of researchers with a very wide range of expertise, who contribute not only to scholarship but also to improving policy and practice in the ‘real world’. What they have in common is their passion, drive, inventiveness and curiosity, and a desire to share their experience with their students.

In class, in the laboratory and out in the field, you’ll be exploring the limits of your own understanding and creating new knowledge that will be valuable to others. You’ll be supported in your growth as a professional and given the opportunities to develop the connections and qualities required for a fulfilling and successful career.

Supportive environment Our teaching spaces and research laboratories are based at the historic yet innovative Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham.

With our student-centred ethos, we offer a welcoming and positive learning environment with a strong sense of community.

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Research Lucy Clarke Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography

Lucy completed her studies in geography at Durham University (BSc Hons), University of Otago in New Zealand (MSc) and University of Exeter (PhD). She was employed at the universities of Exeter, Dundee and Hull, as well as the British Antarctic Survey, before joining the University of Gloucestershire in 2014. She lectures on physical geography, specialising in fluvial systems and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

Antarctic Peninsula Lucy is involved in a project with the British Antarctic Survey and the University of Newcastle, exploring 20th-century glacial change on the Antarctic Peninsula. A mountain glacier system comprised of over 400 glaciers, the Antarctic Peninsula is an important contributor to historical and future sea level rise, making assessment and monitoring crucial for understanding sensitivity to climate change.

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Professor Adam Hart Professor of Science Communication

Dr Alex Sandham Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Sam Scott Academic Course Leader: Geography

Adam Hart is an entomologist and the university’s Professor of Science Communication. He is a regular broadcaster for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service, presenting documentaries on topics ranging from trophy hunting to tree diseases. He has also presented the weekly science program Science in Action for the BBC World Service. On television, Adam has co-presented several documentary series, most notably BBC4’s Planet Ant and BBC2’s Hive Alive.

Prior to joining the university as a senior lecturer in 2017, Alex worked for 5 years as a Principal Psychologist at the Ministry of Defence. During her time there, Alex was involved in projects looking at subjects such as: the attacks on UK forces by partner forces; cyber psychology, specifically trust online; searching at airports; and investigative reasoning in a digital forensic context.

Sam’s research interests focus on immigration and employment.

He has worked at the universities of Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol and Exeter, has studied at the University of Sheffield and the Sorbonne in Paris, and has extensive experience of research consultancy (public and private sector) as well as working in both geography and social policy departments.

Sam is currently working on a collaborative project with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology on global labour in rural societies.

Flying Ant Day Every summer across the UK we see millions of winged ants taking to the sky in a spectacular mating event. But what triggers these ants to fly, how coordinated are they across the country and is there really a flying ant ‘day’? With the help of the public, and working in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology, Adam and the research team were able to answer these questions using one of the UK’s largest citizen science projects.

Investigative reasoning Alex’s primary research area is within the field of investigative reasoning and she is specifically interested in the heuristics and biases that influence an investigator’s ability to think and reason when faced with uncertain evidence. Alex is currently carrying out research with colleagues at the university looking at team situational awareness and the factors underpinning decision-making.

Labour exploitation Sam’s most recent major publication is a book entitled Labour Exploitation and Work-Based Harm. This looks at where the dividing line is positioned between decent and exploitative work, and what factors contribute to work becoming exploitative. The book contributes to broader international policy debates around issues such as modern slavery and the gig and zero-hours economies.

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Francis Close Hall

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Founded in 1847, our historic Francis Close Hall Campus is home to the School of Natural and Social Sciences.

Postgraduate students will benefit from fully refurbished labs with top-spec equipment and forensic interview and virtual reality suites. Known for its community feel, Francis Close Hall is a truly inspiring place to study.

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NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES TAUGHT DEGREE

Applied Ecology

Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc

Build the advanced knowledge and skills required for employment in all areas of practical ecology and conservation. Follow a curriculum with a highly practical emphasis and undertake hands-on exercises in field and laboratory settings.

In the field, you’ll cover identification skills for a wide range of species as well as industrystandard survey techniques.

Laboratory sessions will include use of microscopes in taxonomy and analysis of environmental parameters, such as water oxygen levels and soil nutrient status, to enable better understanding of species–environment interactions.

There are numerous opportunities to apply academic theory by working on projects with linked organisations, including the Royal Society of Biology, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Natural England.

You’ll gain valuable experience with field trips to nature reserves in the Severn Vale, Cotswolds and South Wales. There are also opportunities to undertake international fieldwork.* The course is underpinned by the research expertise of the applied ecology teaching team, including practical conservation, biotic responses to climate change, avian and mammal biology, insect behaviour and evolution, non-native species introductions, population and community ecology, and environmental biology.

*Additional fees apply for residential field trips

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Applied Conservation Explore management and conservation of species, habitats and landscapes – Practical Ecological Methods Learn practical skills for surveying and monitoring species – Field Ecology Develop practical field skills on a university-run residential field course or external project – Ecological Interactions Examine the complex interactions between species and their biotic and abiotic environment – Citizen Science and Public Engagement Develop an ecological citizen science project – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Acquire hands-on skills analysing spatial data using GIS – Environmental Pollution and Remediation Understand impacts of air, land and water pollution

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – We particularly welcome applicants from areas such as biology, animal biology, ecology, zoology, geography or environmental sciences – Applicants with substantial relevant work experience may be considered without a degree qualification – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Field-based or research roles within ecological, environmental and conservation organisations – Ecological consultancy – Ecological communication, policy or education

Teaching and assessment – Lectures, seminars, tutorials, lab sessions and field trips – Coursework with an emphasis on field and laboratory research often involving live briefs from external partners. Assignments, and especially dissertation work, will have tangible impacts on the understanding and management of species and habitats. There are no written examinations

Study options Full-time (1-2 years) Part-time (2-4 years) This course is block-taught on 2 days per week

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“Ecology has never been more relevant to understanding what’s happening to our planet.

I want to inspire other people to have the skills and the knowledge to make a difference to biodiversity. My teaching is highly applied and a lot of time is spent in the field gaining experience, all while linking theory to its practical application.�

Professor Anne Goodenough Professor of Applied Ecology

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NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES TAUGHT DEGREE

Conservation GIS

Postgraduate Certificate

With a huge demand for professional ecologists and conservation practitioners with applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills, this course provides core knowledge of GIS to support conservation action and evaluate its biodiversity outcomes.

This unique course has been designed not only to develop core operational skills in GIS, but to provide students with experience of how GIS can be applied within longer conservation processes.

The explicit aim is to allow students to integrate both basic and advanced GIS skills into their everyday conservation tasks and activities, principally using the QGIS open-source system.

The course is delivered by lecturers with extensive industry experience in using GIS across different parts of the conservation sector, both in the UK and internationally. You’ll learn to access and use a range of data types, including those from habitat surveys, species monitoring, UAVs and satellites.

There’s the opportunity to progress and transfer credit from this postgraduate certificate to the MSc in Applied Ecology.

Individual modules can also be taken as stand-alone short courses.

Topics

Entry requirements

– Fundamentals of Conservation GIS Gain a solid foundation in practical and theoretical knowledge for operating a GIS system. This includes how to create, map, edit, digitise, manipulate, present and interrogate conservation-related spatial data – Acquisition and Management of Spatial Data Access and manipulate data from a wide range of sources, including satellite images and Lidar, to support the analysis of species and habitat surveys – GIS for Conservation Action Gain hands-on experience in real-world scenarios of developing, supporting and evaluating practical conservation actions at different spatial scales – Advanced Spatial Analysis Analyse data to generate habitat suitability models and evaluate how landscape affects species distribution

– Academic access route: at least a 2:2 honours degree in biosciences, ecology, geography or related discipline – Professional access route: substantial, relevant work experience – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Professional ecologist – GIS roles in ecological, environmental and conservation organisations – Spatial ecology research – Consultant

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Teaching and assessment – Learn through lectures, seminars and workshops – Highly applied emphasis to both teaching and assessment – 100% coursework

Study options Part-time (1 year)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“I joined the university after 30 years of working in the conservation and ecology sector. For the last 20 years I’ve championed the use of GIS to support the development of conservation action and been heavily involved with GIS capacity building within a wide range of conservation organisations locally, nationally and internationally.”

Dr Mark O’Connell Lecturer in Practical Ecology

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Criminology

Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc

Our emphasis on this programme is to develop not only your criminological knowledge but also the skills required to apply it in the criminal justice sector or with victim, offender and community organisations.

Using our strong links with a wide range of bodies, you’ll be offered opportunities to collaborate on projects with organisations such as Gloucestershire Constabulary, Restorative Gloucestershire, community groups – as well as business partnerships active in crime prevention and reduction initiatives, and charities providing support and training around issues such as domestic homicide, stalking and sexual violence.

Participate in the work of one of our specialist groups: the Homicide Research Group, the Sexual Violence Research Group, or the Prisons Research Group.

For instance, students in SVRG have reviewed historical case files on sexual offences for a police force, and contributed expertise to a local authority initiative on sexual violence service provision for men and boys. Working on such ‘real-world’ challenges can open up opportunities for your dissertation topic and your chosen career.

This degree also offers you the opportunity to join a residential field trip to explore a specialist theme such as community policing or restorative justice – recent destinations have included Belfast, Bosnia and Toronto*.

*Additional fees apply for residential field trips

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Applied Criminology Explore key theoretical issues and approaches in criminology – Public Protection Gain a critical overview of public protection issues – Criminal Investigation Examine how violent crime is investigated and represented through the criminal justice system – Cybercriminology Evaluate approaches to understanding and managing cybercrime and cyberdeviance – International Security Investigate the issues around security in a globalised world – Work-based Research Project Undertake a project alongside a partner organisation to shape effective practice – Centring Survivor Voices This module is delivered online

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent qualification or relevant professional experience – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Police careers, crime analysis, prison service – Youth justice and diversionary schemes – Victim support organisations – Housing, community development – Work with ex-offenders

Teaching and assessment – Learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and projects – Coursework, research reports, presentations, dissertation

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years) This course is block-taught on 2 days per week

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“Criminology is about justice, saving lives and making wrongs right. I love seeing the students develop into passionate researchers. They become angry and want to change things to tackle injustice – seeing that development is wonderful. Students can join our Homicide Research Group, which works with charities, victims and families, on research that will actually make a difference.�

Dr Jane Monckton Smith Senior Lecturer in Criminology

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NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES TAUGHT DEGREE

Forensic Psychology MSc

Forensic psychology is a challenging profession which involves working with vulnerable people, both offenders and victims.

This course emphasises building your skills and attributes to prepare you for this challenge.

This degree underpins your practice with a sound appreciation of academic research evidence and understanding of the forensic psychologist’s role in investigative and legal processes, as well as the assessment and treatment of offenders.

The programme has a distinctive and strong applied focus and centres around core areas of expertise. One particular focus is on issues surrounding the commission, detection and prosecution of sexual offences, and the management of offenders. Another focus is on how the forensic practitioner obtains best information and evidence via investigative interviewing, the detection of deception, and special procedures to assist vulnerable witnesses. As you develop your understanding, you’ll learn how to engage in the reflective practice that’s essential to maintaining professional competence and integrity. You’ll explore the ethical, legal, professional and personal dilemmas that can arise in professional practice within forensic settings.

In line with our applied focus, assignments are designed to model aspects of a professional forensic psychologist’s workload.

The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), covering the core areas demanded of Stage 1 registration.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Psychology in the Legal Process Explore the contribution of psychology to legal processes – New Directions in Forensic and Legal Investigation Explore forensic techniques used by experts in investigative and legal process – Offenders: Causes, Assessment and Intervention Consider explanations of criminal behaviour and appraise current practice with offenders – Vulnerability and Victims in Forensic Contexts Critically examine vulnerabilities & victims across a range of crimes – Developing the Forensic Practitioner Critically reflect upon your emerging skills necessary for working in forensic contexts – Advanced Research Methods Gain the practical skills for conducting and analysing research

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in psychology – You should be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership of the BPS – An interview to assess suitability – A strong academic reference – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

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Career paths – The police, prison, court and probation services – Secure units and special hospitals

Teaching and assessment – Learn through a mixture of lectures and seminars as well as field visits to courts – Assessment is by a range of coursework which models professional tasks, including reflective practice reports, formulations and expert witness presentation

Study options Full-time (1 year) Block-taught 2 days per week Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

Professional accreditations

“I’m a qualified forensic psychologist, having worked in a maximum security prison and in senior management for a police force. I love working with the students, challenging them and being challenged in return. There is a practical element to everything we do – we don’t think of our students as ‘students’ but as professional psychologists in training.”

Josie Truscott Senior Lecturer in Psychology

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Psychology MSc

This conversion programme is designed for graduates from any degree who wish to pursue a career in professional psychology. Completing this programme gives you the Graduate Basis for Chartership needed to pursue further training in Forensic, Clinical, Educational, Health, Counselling, Sports or Occupational psychology.

If you’re looking for a change in career path, or you’ve studied psychology without gaining accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS), this programme is suitable for you.

Changing subject area, returning to university or embarking on a new career path can be daunting.

Participants on this course value the close and supportive relationship between staff and students, achieved during face-toface interaction in taught sessions, discussion groups and personal tutor meetings. You’ll also find your peers on this course provide an important source of support and encouragement as you share this intensive learning experience.

Taught by a team of psychologists who are committed to offering an excellent student experience, this course features a strong applied approach which draws upon the experiences and insight of all participants. Our philosophy is to build on your existing graduate skills and to focus on addressing your individual needs.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Biological and Cognitive Psychology Investigate human cognitive processes and the brain structures and systems associated with them – Human Development Gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of psychology throughout the lifespan – Individual Differences Investigate individual and group differences with an emphasis on current debates – Social Psychology Explore perspectives on human social behaviour – Research Methods and Analysis Develop your knowledge of statistical, experimental and qualitative techniques

– At least a 2:2 ordinary or honours degree in any subject, including degrees in psychology that are not accredited by the BPS – Applicants without a degree may be considered if they can demonstrate substantial, relevant work experience – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

Study options

Career paths Progress to further postgraduate study and training to become a Chartered Psychologist in one of the fields of professional psychology practice.

Teaching and assessment – Learn through interactive sessions in the classroom and laboratory – Assessment is through research reports, essays, presentations, and a dissertation Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years) This course is block-taught on 2 days per week

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

Professional Accreditations

This course offers valuable professional development opportunities for those working or intending to work in the criminal justice sector, victim organisations, advocacy roles, and a range of public services.

The focus is on enhancing practitioners’ understanding of current issues in public protection, and developing their capacity to undertake their own research to underpin evidence-based practice.

Topics typically covered include domestic abuse and homicide, stalking, sexual violence, child abuse, child sexual exploitation, honour-based violence, trafficking and modern slavery, hate crime, elder abuse and missing persons.

The programme benefits from the innovative work undertaken by the tutors in applying research findings to the design of training and tools for frontline service delivery and development.

On completion of the Postgraduate Certificate, you could choose to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Criminology (see page 30). There’s also the option of taking individual modules as continuing professional development (CPD).

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Work-Based Research Project Develop your research skills by conducting a live project to explore key issues relevant to your employer or another organisation. Examples of recent projects include scoping the value of a pan-agency stalking clinic in the county, and the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders within child sexual exploitation offenders – Public Protection Gain a comprehensive and critical overview of public protection with insights from scholarly and policy perspectives. The module explores the range of public protection issues from the viewpoints of victims, an analysis of offender behaviour, and the challenges facing professionals who work on the front line in public protection

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent – Applicants without a degree may be considered if they can demonstrate substantial, relevant work experience – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

See university website for full details and course map.

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Postgraduate Certificate

TAUGHT DEGREE

Public Protection

Teaching and assessment – Learn through lectures and conducting your own research (we also welcome guest lecturers from organisations such as police forces and charities supporting victims of crime) – Assessment is by coursework and research reports

Study options Part-time (1 year)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Biological Sciences

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

We offer a broad range of research opportunities, employing diverse analytical techniques to investigate real-world questions in the biological sciences. Our interdisciplinary approach focuses on cutting-edge methods and a strong emphasis on public engagement, providing excellent training and preparation for your future career.

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research areas Ecology and Conservation Biological responses to environmental change; impacts of non-native species; environmental biology; conservation ecology.

Recent research projects include: modelling the effects of climate change on birds; ancient woodland indicators; capacity building in conservation science.

Animal Behaviour Social insect behaviour; movement biology; avian behaviour; mammalian biology. Recent research projects include: thermal biology and waste management in leaf-cutting ants; visitor impacts on primate behaviour in zoos; crayfish dispersal and conservation.

Methods Development Using new technologies in survey and management; design and analysis of census methods.

Recent projects include: UAVs (drones) in ecological survey; use of thermal imaging for large mammals and anti-poaching strategies; design and analysis of seabird census (with the RSPB); designing optimal bat surveys.

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Cell and Organismal Biology Tumour biology; disease biology and microbe–host interactions in animals; parasite biology. Recent research projects include: bacterial communities of bird nests and their effect on breeding success; molecular profiling of natural killer cells; avian immunogenetics; identifying novel targets for potential tumour immunotherapy.

Citizen Science The use of volunteer ‘citizen science’ data in ecology and zoology; the public understanding of science. Recent research projects include: UK flying ant survey, ‘Spider in Da House’ app, and starling murmuration behaviour (with the Royal Society of Biology); the accuracy of the public in recording animal behaviour (with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust).

Entry requirements – MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. Option to upgrade to a PhD – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Environmental Sciences

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

Geographical research in the School of Natural & Social Sciences is grouped into 3 areas: Changing Environments, Social Vulnerabilities and Applied Ecology. Each has a strong emphasis on essential research training, proactive supervision and a supportive community to produce new findings that positively impact on your career and our planet.

Social Vulnerabilities Including specialisms in population health and ageing; international migration and labour; urban and peri-urban challenges. Recent research projects include gender differentials and old age survival in Nairobi, labour exploitation and work-based harm in neoliberal states, peri-urban issues in transitional cities in India.

Applied Ecology Including specialisms in ecological responses to environmental change; impacts of non-native species; conservation ecology.

Recent research projects include modelling the effects of climate change and extreme weather on nest-box birds and seabirds, ancient woodland indicator plants and capacity building in conservation science.

Entry requirements – MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. Option to upgrade to a PhD – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research areas Changing Environments Including specialisms in natural flood management (NFM), relative sea-level change, soil biogeochemistry and luminescence dating. Recent research projects have included quantifying the benefits of NFM in the UK, reconstructing environmental change along ice margins in West Greenland and optical dating of hominin occupation in Australia.

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Geography and Environmental Sciences

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Environmental Sciences

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Psychological Sciences

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

Our research focuses on the application of psychological knowledge to real-world issues. We offer research opportunities in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, social cognition, forensic psychology, and health and wellbeing.

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research areas Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience and Social Cognition Decision-making in applied settings; situation awareness and applications to training for blue light services; team situation awareness; the role of unconscious emotional information in intuitive decision making; virtual reality as a training tool; sound symbolism in infant word learning; creation and use of person-models in action prediction; using EEG in studies of decision-making, anxiety and wellbeing.

Forensic Psychology Investigative interview protocols, including training professionals in interviews of vulnerable witnesses; work with Inns of Court on question use and evidence; the use of avatars with children; witness testimony; training expert witnesses; cyber psychology and security, including detecting deceptive activities. There are also opportunities for cross-disciplinary research around topics in intimate partner abuse, homicide, stalking, sexual violence and decisionmaking in forensic settings.

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Health and Wellbeing Wellbeing and resilience in specific populations such as carers, health professionals and ex-military personnel; the role of purposeful activity in mental health and wellbeing, including physical exercise, language learning, arts participation, and engagement with nature; the relationship between psychosocial facts such as employment status and the immune and endocrine systems; behaviour change interventions around substance use and intimate partner violence; applications of social network analysis.

Entry requirements – MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. Option to upgrade to a PhD – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Psychological Sciences

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“I’m looking at how animal-assisted interventions (dogs) improve attention and working memory skills for academic learning in children. I have great supervisors who know their subjects backwards and can also give ‘tough love’ when required. The campus is like a second home to me, but I can also access all I need remotely.”

Janet Oostendorp Psychological Sciences PhD student

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Social Sciences

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

Social Sciences research at the University of Gloucestershire draws from the disciplines of sociology, criminology, human geography, demography, development studies and psychology.

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research areas Public Protection Domestic abuse; stalking; sexual assault; disclosure of childhood sexual violence; child sexual exploitation; support for victims of violence; offender management and treatment.

Identities ‘Race’ and citizenship; Tamil diaspora and identities; youth participation in European cultural heritage and identities; islamophobia in eastern Europe; cultural and critical criminology; online social-sexual networks of gay, bisexual and queer men; perceptions of hate crime and belonging among Polish communities in the context of Brexit; racism and the security state in counter terrorism policing and border control; identities in transnational island communities; masculinity and mobility within the British armed forces.

Crime and Harm Reduction Restorative justice approaches; reducing crime against businesses; policing major sporting events; peer mentoring and desistance in prisons and with young people; organised global and environmental crime; labour market non-compliance and worker exploitation; professionalisation of policing; social media and drug markets.

Flourishing Communities Community engagement and restorative practice; supported housing; asset-based community development.

Global Challenges Genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity; transnational organised crime; migration and transnational identities; families, wellbeing and ageing in the global south; democracy and global governance; waste management and rural/urban connections in India.

See also research opportunities in psychological sciences and geographical sciences.

Entry requirements – MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. Option to upgrade to a PhD – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Social Sciences

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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“I’m a political sociologist by training and specialise in issues of globalisation and democracy, restorative justice, and international crimes such as genocide and crimes against humanity. I do a lot of work in partnership with local organisations, reviewing community projects and exploring crime-reduction initiatives.”

Dr Jon Hobson Academic Subject Leader

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Countryside and Community MA or MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) is one of the leading specialist rural research centres in the UK. It’s a research-intensive environment that focuses on working with others to produce leading-edge knowledge and innovative solutions.

The university is widely recognised as a centre for sustainability research. In combination with the CCRI, sustainability research increasingly moves across traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The team at the CCRI are leaders in their fields bringing together research across the social science disciplines, with a focus on policy from the grassroots upwards, using innovative forms of data collection and analysis, as well as a strong drive to co-produce new knowledge with a diverse group of research partners. This strong team ethos, coupled with a participatory approach and rigorous standards, has produced a pocket of excellence recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

The CCRI has expertise in all aspects of research in policy and planning for the countryside and the environment of the UK, Europe and further afield. It brings together social scientists across a range of disciplines, working closely with partners in society, policy and industry to co-produce new knowledge.

Actively engaged in innovative research the CCRI was recognised as having 71% of its research outputs classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally recognised’ in the REF, 2014.

The CCRI is proud to be part of

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Research areas – Food, farming and the environment – Environmental governance – Policy analysis and programme evaluation – Social innovation – Rural development and knowledge systems – Heritage and landscape – Rural economies and societies – Commons management and governance As a postgraduate student, you’ll critically evaluate an approved topic and demonstrate an understanding of research methods through a thesis and coursework.

For the PhD, you’ll be required to make an original contribution to knowledge.

Benefits - Supervision by experienced researchers with broad international networks - Thriving research community, with support via group meetings, a winter school, writing retreats, seminar programme and visiting scholars

Entry requirements – MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – In exceptional circumstances, we will consider applications from non-graduates with experience of undertaking research, or graduates who wish to work in a new subject area – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham CCRI is part of the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership

“I am doing an interdisciplinary PhD assessing the effect of different farming practices on water-related soil functions. Independence and being able to manage my own projects is, for me, crucial to keep the work life interesting. My most important support system is my 2 supervisors and the technicians – they are always helpful.”

Kamilla Skaalsveen Countryside and Community Research Institute research student

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