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WELCOME

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Welcome to postgraduate study at Derby, a university with a rich heritage and a bright future.

Derby is a city that’s going places, leading the way in economic recovery and providing a base for some of the country’s biggest manufacturers - Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Bombardier among them. The University is proud to be part of this story – from our early days as an institution for training teachers, we have grown into a vibrant, modern university with our feet firmly on the ground as we help you reach for the skies.

Ambition and innovation are threads that run right through the University of Derby’s story, and our passion is helping our students develop their full academic or professional potential. So whether you’re planning to continue your studies with us, are returning after a break or are joining us from another institution, we’re sure you’ll find that our first-class facilities and our applied approach to learning will provide everything you need to take you to the next level. In the past ten years, we have invested £150 million in everything from our brand new sports centre to forensic training facilities, law court and our very own theatre. All of this is provided in a supportive environment so that whatever your circumstances you’ll be able to get the very best from your further studies.

We’re aware that one size doesn’t fit all, and full-time study may not be for you. Many of our postgraduate courses are available part-time and

you’ll find some certificates and diplomas that will only take you a short time to complete. We also offer an outstanding range of online and distance learning courses. Areas of excellence in our online provision include Accounting and Finance, Health Psychology and much more.

In addition to our taught postgraduate courses, we are proud of our growing reputation for research. Between 2008 and 2014 we doubled the number of subject areas in which we submitted research to the Research Excellence Framework - and the amount of our research considered at least internationally significant has increased to 74%. Our commitment to this area is demonstrated in our new Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering, which works with manufacturing and engineering companies to find cutting-edge solutions to the challenges they face.

Embarking on postgraduate study opens a wealth of opportunities - choose to study at the University of Derby and we’ll share an ambition to reach the highest goals. It’s an exciting time to join us and be part of our success story. Together we can achieve great things.

Professor Kathryn MitchellVice-ChancellorUniversity of Derby

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WHY STUDY AT DERBY?Learning for the real worldAt Derby we offer you a high quality education which is relevant to today’s world. Our top priority is to ensure you are well equipped to lead a successful career. Here’s how we do this:

Industry standard facilitiesWe continuously invest in industry standard facilities – £18m in 2014. For instance, we have an NHS standard hospital ward and radiography suite, physiology labs, forensic training facility, law courts and a commercial spa.

Professionally approved coursesWe pay attention to professional standards and develop courses which meet these. As a result an increasing number of our courses are accredited by professional bodies. This

means they hold more value with employers, have greater recognition internationally, and enable you to gain professional registration more easily.

Tutors with industry insightA large proportion of our teaching staff have worked in industry - as nurses, teachers, lawyers, criminal investigators, social workers, writers, musicians, engineers and so on. This means they can bring practical experience and examples into their teaching to help explain the academic theories.

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A more personal experienceWe have a greater staff to student ratio than many other UK universities so we have more time to focus on you. Over 85% of all classes have fewer than 30 students but there are far fewer than that in most postgraduate classes. You will also be allocated a personal tutor for individual support.

10% off for alumniIf you’ve already completed a full undergraduate degree here, you could get a 10% discount on your postgraduate course fees. That’s another great reason to stay at Derby.

A rising research profileIn the latest national assessment of university research – the Research Excellence Framework - three quarters (74%) of Derby’s research was ranked as at least ‘internationally significant’ and up to ‘world leading’ standard. That’s up from two thirds (66%) in the previous assessment.

Research that’s changing livesWe focus on research that will have a clear impact on how we understand, navigate and make changes to our world. Recent successes include:

• developing a new medication-free way of tackling depression and anxiety

• helping to predict the extent of climate change

• influencing national policies around equality and human rights

• changing approaches to investigative interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects of crime.

As well as offering exciting research opportunities for students, these projects ensure our courses and expertise remain current. For a more extensive list of research specialisms, see page 13.

“After studying BA (Hons) Business Studies and MSc Human Resource Management at Derby, I’m now HR Director of East Midlands Trains. I’m also an ambassador for women in the rail industry, working to encourage more women to join the field.”Clare Burles

One Friar Gate Square is the new home of Derby Law School and the International Policing and Justice Institute. Its six storeys house a digital research suite, Crown Court, investigative interviewing rooms, criminal psychology lab, as well as hi-tech teaching rooms.

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We’ve invested £150 million in facilities over the last ten years. Here are some of our flagship resources.

“The University of Derby is a great place to study, the facilities are cutting edge and the social life is great. The ability to strike up relationships with lecturers who know your name makes the learning process so much easier and personal.” Chris Wilson, LLM graduate

IMPRESSIVEFACILITIES

Our new £10.8m Sports Centre incorporates a fitness gym and associated strength and conditioning area, studios, squash and badminton courts, an internal climbing wall, sprint track, changing rooms, treatment rooms and a café.

The Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering helps manufacturing and engineering companies in our region to innovate and grow through R&D and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. It’s the home of around 30 research students and its facilities include 3D printers and scanners and other rapid prototyping equipment, and a virtual reality lab.

Our Clinical Skills Suite brings healthcare theory and practice together. It includes a fully equipped hospital ward, the most up to date radiography and imaging facilities (including ultrasound, x-ray and bone densitometry equipment), a domestic living suite and rehabilitation kitchen, and counselling rooms.

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Our Forensic Training Facility looks like a normal four bedroom house from the outside, but inside it includes up to seven replica crime scenes and a blood pattern analysis room. Custom-built to precise specifications, it’s used by the emergency services for training as well as forensics students.

We are the only university to have its own commercial day spa, where you can get hands-on management experience. It is equipped with industry standard facilities including: a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and hammam tables.

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Progressing in your current career or changing fields: we know these are some of the main motivations for taking a postgraduate course. So how can we help you succeed?

Courses developed with employersWe work with employers and industry bodies to understand what skills they need from their workforce, and then develop courses that hone these skills. Our programmes also include plenty of opportunities for placements, work-based projects and other professional development activities.

Many of our postgraduate courses also give you the freedom to specialise in areas most relevant to your career.

“As part of my MBA work, I implemented a Quality Improvement Programme in my area of the NHS. The results included reduced waiting times for occupational therapy assessment and treatment, as well as improved staff morale.”Sharman Aldridge, MBA graduate

PREPARING FOR YOUR NEXT STEPS

Employability and Enterprise HubThis on-campus facility enables you to network with and be mentored by senior business figures, attend exclusive business seminars and workshops, access funding to start up your own enterprise, gain employment with top level companies and use your skills to help good causes. You can use the hub while you’re a student here as well as just after you graduate.

Learn how to shape your own careerOur careers and employability service can provide information, advice and guidance which will help you take control of your career.

Even after you’ve left the University, you can take advantage of daily drop-in sessions with employability officers and you can book longer, in-depth one-to-one appointments with career consultants. We can help you make effective applications for jobs or further study and there are also online resources such as CV writing support and careers profiling software.

Get your business idea off the groundIf you have entrepreneurial ambitions, we offer dedicated business support services for all stages of your business journey. We can guide you through the practicalities, such

as business planning, launch and expansion, but more than that, our dedicated business advisers and fellow entrepreneurs will also provide inspiration and encouragement. You don’t even need to be based in Derby; most of our services are available online and by phone or Skype. You’ll also benefit from our networking opportunities, discounted events and meeting places.

In addition, we offer affordable space for your new or growing business in one of our incubation units at Banks Mill Studios or the iD Centre.

“Being located here at the iD Centre has played a key part in the growth and success of Nine Ways. We have been able to access support on a variety of levels from key funding to business planning…Being surrounded by other innovative technological companies has been invaluable, allowing us to share the challenges we face as growing businesses.”Paul Bates, computing graduate and Managing Director of Nine Ways, a small company specialising in the research and development of innovative micro electronics products and systems.

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CHOOSING YOUR DEGREE

Whether you’re looking to develop your career or get back into study after a break, we have a range of options across many subject areas. We offer flexible study options – full-time, part-time and online – so you can fit your learning around your other commitments.

TYPES OF DEGREEPostgraduate taught coursesOur postgraduate taught courses are the most popular. Studying a postgraduate degree allows you to specialise in an area that closely matches your interests, skill sets or career ambitions. Most postgraduate students build on the knowledge they gained in their undergraduate degree, but some postgraduate courses allow you to change direction and study a completely different subject.

Our masters degrees usually consist of three stages: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters. You’ll need to successfully complete each stage before progressing to the next.

Some of our postgraduate taught courses are only available at Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma level, for example our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Different masters degreesWe offer a range of masters degrees including:• Master of Arts (MA)• Master of Science (MSc)• Master of Business Administration

(MBA)• Master of Laws (LLM)• Master of Research (MRes).

Turn to page 32 for a list of our postgraduate courses.

Professional qualificationsProfessional courses are aimed at people who have experience of working in a specialist area and who want to further that career. You don’t always need an undergraduate degree for these. They are often recognised qualifications accredited by professional bodies, such as the Institute of Acoustics, Health and Care Professions Council or the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.

RESEARCH DEGREESProfessional or practice-based doctoratesWe offer professional or practice-based doctorates in business administration, education, health and social care practice (in a named field) and professional practice. They differ from our MPhil and PhD degrees as they include a substantial modular-based element and the thesis must relate to the area of practice.

MPhil and PhD degreesThese degrees allow you to embark on original research, culminating in the production of a thesis or creative work and a critical appraisal, and leading to the award of either a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

MPhilYou’ll gain a strong knowledge of the subject, taking the discipline forward through an approved programme of original research, supported by two supervisors. If you hold a first degree it’s a good choice for you. It usually takes two years full-time or four years part-time.

Traditional PhDThe traditional PhD enables you to pursue an original research investigation into a chosen topic within a field of enquiry, fully supported by two supervisors. You’ll study for between three and six years.

Integrated PhDIf you’re a recently qualified graduate with a good honours degree but don’t have significant training in research methods, our Integrated PhD may suit you. You can gain this research degree by completing a programme of modules. It can take a little longer than the traditional route to PhD (four to six years), but you’ll also have the opportunity to achieve a Master of Research (MRes) award.

PhD by Published WorksIf you already have a series of research-informed published or creative works, this route may suit you. You will need to prepare these works for examination and undertake a critical appraisal that contextualises and reflects upon them.

PhD by Concurrent PublicationFor this route, you need to prepare and submit research-informed publications to relevant journals/publishers or undertake creative works for public exhibition or other public recognition. In addition, you will need to write a critical appraisal of these works that contextualises and reflects upon them.

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AREAS OF RESEARCH

We are particularly interested in applications to undertake research that addresses one or more of the following:

• Art and Design: including arts and interdisciplinary practice; cultural value; arts practice and wellbeing; and new technologies and sustainability.

• Biological Sciences: including conservation; biodiversity; animal behaviour; and ecosystem sustainability and evolution.

• Business and Management: including supply chain management and logistics; accelerating the shift to a low carbon economy; transforming the customer experience; business networks; and sustainable tourism development.

• Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: including identity, conflict and representation; society, religion and belief; sociological and historical studies; American Studies including postwestern studies and War on Terror; culture, lifestyle and landscape; and creative writing.

• Computer Science and Mathematics: including cloud computing; data science and big data analytics; cyber security; green IT; and distributed and intelligent systems.

• Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences: including bio-geoscience; climate change and its lived experience; and bioavailability.

• Education: including career education and guidance; educational philosophy; academic freedom; emotions in education and teaching; and higher education.

• Engineering: including innovation in sustainable engineering; built environment; electrical, electronic,

audio engineering; and software systems.

• Health and Social Care: including public health; primary care and health services research; and arts, health and wellbeing research.

• Law: including medical law; crime; offender management; and policing.

• Psychology: including behaviour change; health and wellbeing; nature connectedness; emotion regulation; identity and relationships; and cognitive processes.

This not an exhaustive list of research that can be supported; to enquire about others, please contact our Research Office:

Phone: +44 (01332) 591060Email: [email protected]

For details of entry requirements for all our research degrees and how to apply, visit our website: www.derby.ac.uk/research.

HOW YOU’LL STUDYCampus based coursesFor these courses, much of your learning will be based at one of our campuses in either Derby, Buxton or Chesterfield, and may include traditional lectures, seminars, discussion groups, projects and more. We also use technology and media to bring you the most up-to-date learning resources. You can find out more about our campus facilities on page 17-23.

Online coursesWith online study you don’t need to attend fixed lectures or travel to one of our campuses. Therefore, these courses make it easier for you to

study alongside your career or other commitments. You can access your study materials at any time on your computer or mobile devices and still work towards achieving a UK university degree.

All courses are still structured, so they are based around trimesters and there are assessment deadlines. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with your tutors and fellow students through online discussion boards, café forums, wikis, blogs, Skype and online live taught sessions.

Our academic teams are experts in their respective fields and specialists in online learning, ensuring you have a valuable and stimulating learning experience. You’ll also benefit from additional support and guidance from your personal online learner adviser.

Distance learning coursesA few courses are offered by distance learning. As with online learning, this type of study may be suitable for those who can’t commit to attending lectures at fixed times. It can take a variety of forms. You may find you’ll receive a learning package by post or email which you can work through at a time and pace to suit you, within module timescales. You’ll be fully supported by tutors via phone and email.

www.derby.ac.uk/study/postgraduate

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FUNDING YOUR STUDIESOur approach to tuition fees is simple: the fee reflects the actual cost of your postgraduate course and includes all the essential equipment and activities.

At the time of print our course fees for 2016/17 were not set. However, to give you an idea of the likely cost, your selected course leaflet shows our 2015/2016 prices for UK/EU and international students. Fees for research degrees can be found at www.derby.ac.uk/research. You can check our website from early 2016 to see the new prices.

UK STUDENTSFlexible paymentsIf you’re studying part-time and paying for yourself, we make it easier for you by automatically spreading the cost of your course across the academic year. The repayment dates depend upon when you enrol on the course. You would only begin paying for a term’s modules once you have enrolled on those modules. For instance, if you start in September, the fees for your first term’s modules will be charged as follows:

• 25% when you enrol plus all registration fees

• 25% on 1 November• 25% on 1 January• your final 25% on 1 March.

You will then usually enrol on more modules for the second term in January, so from this date you may have a number of 25% payments overlapping throughout the year.

LoansYou may be able to access a Career Development Loan to support your study. Currently these allow you to borrow up to £10,000 from a high street bank and you’ll pay no interest while you study.

Disabled Students’ AllowanceIf you’re a higher education student living in England, with a disability or long-term health condition (including learning difficulties and mental health conditions) you may be eligible for support through the Disabled Students’ Allowance scheme. The support you receive depends on your individual needs and not on income or savings.

Support for teacher training and social work/healthcare courses If you are taking a PGCE, you should be able to apply for loans, grants and bursaries. You can find out more at www.gov.uk/teacher-training-funding.

If you are studying a social work or healthcare course, you should be able to apply for a bursary. You can find out more at www.gov.uk/social-work-bursaries or www.gov.uk/nhs-bursaries.

10% discount for alumni If you’ve already completed a full undergraduate degree course with us, you could get a 10% discount on your postgraduate course fees. This applies to most postgraduate courses although you must be paying the fees yourself. Sponsorship by an employerIf you’re working, you may find that your employer is willing to pay some or all of your fees. If this is the case you’ll need to submit a sponsor letter. Check our website to see what the sponsor letter needs to include.

EU/International students feesEU postgraduate students are usually charged the same tuition fees as UK students. However, it will depend on you fulfilling certain criteria – we assess everyone individually and will let you know the amount you need to pay for your course. Some international students also pay the same tuition fees as UK and EU

students -for example, if one of the following applies: • You have permanent residence in

the UK and have been living here for three years

• You are an EEA migrant worker or a family member, who has lived in the EEA for three years

• You are an EU national, or the spouse or child of an EU national who has lived in the EEA for three years

• You are a refugee (recognised by the UK Government) or family member

• You or your family have applied for asylum and been granted exceptional or discretionary leave to enter or remain, or have been given humanitarian protection.

Otherwise, you will pay international student fees, which are at a higher rate.

Financial supportEU and international students are also eligible for the following funding (detailed above):

• 10% discount for alumni• Financial support for teacher

training and social work/healthcare courses

• Sponsorship by an employer.

In addition, international students who pay their tuition fees in full before they enrol will qualify for a discount of £500 (not available to research students) and we also have a number of £2,000 and £3,000 scholarships, which all international students (including research students) can apply for. These are awarded based on merit.

For the most up-to-date information about funding your postgraduate course, check www.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study

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Derby has a long-standing tradition of innovation. Part of the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – the birthplace of the factory system – the city and surrounding area can trace their spirit of invention back to the Industrial Revolution. These days Derby is proud to be the home of world-leading companies including Toyota, Rolls-Royce and Bombardier. As well as these manufacturers, Derby has vibrant creative sectors, with software development and gaming among its areas of expertise.

Investing in the futureThe University is as forward-thinking as the city and is continually investing in improved facilities. Our Derby Campus has sites at Kedleston Road, Markeaton Street and Britannia Mill and also owns Derby Theatre, a working theatre in the heart of the city. A new £12 million building for science, engineering, technology and maths (STEM) at our Markeaton Street site is due to open in 2017.

The majority of our courses are taught at Kedleston Road. A bright and modern site with a stunning glass atrium at its centre, this is where you will find the University’s main library which stocks thousands of books, DVDs and other media over several floors. Within the library there are also zoned areas for quiet study and group discussion.

Kedleston Road is also home to the Students’ Union, Academy Bar, Blends coffee shop and other places to eat, as well as a doctor’s surgery, bookshop and Keddie’s, the Student Union-run shop which stocks stationery, snacks and other essentials.

Facilities at Derby include:• The new Derby Law School

building at One Friar Gate Square. This includes a specialist law and criminology library, full law court, criminology laboratories, lecture theatres and seminar rooms

• A £10 million sports centre, opened in summer 2015 at Kedleston Road. It features a 70-station gym, fitness and cycling studios, squash courts,

CITY OF INNOVATORS

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sports hall with eight badminton courts and a climbing wall. The centre is used both for participation in sports and teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate sports courses

• A forensic laboratory and forensic training facility, including a crime scene house where realistic scenarios provide a unique opportunity to develop your investigative skills

• Biology laboratories, including an insectary and glasshouse

• Motorsport and engineering workshops at Markeaton Street

• A dedicated auditorium, rooms for post-production and AVID editing suites at Markeaton Street.

Did you know Derby…?• is the most central city in the

country, only 90 minutes from London by train

• has a population of more than 248,000

• has more than 45,000 people working in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and four times the national average of workers employed in hi-tech functions

• is the birthplace of Lara Croft – the Tomb Raider character was created here by Core Design for the computer game in 1996

• is home to Derby Arena, which includes a 250-metre indoor cycle track and plays host to our graduation ceremonies.

“Having visited many cities in England during my stay, I can say that Derby is a modern city which has a major advantage of having residential areas in close proximity to the city centre and fantastic parks and open spaces.” Ali Wahid, postgraduate marketing graduate

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Buxton is a historic spa town, often nicknamed the ‘Bath of the North’. The town attracts more than a million visitors every year – they come to enjoy its magnificent buildings; beautiful Pavilion Gardens; its programme of cultural festivals featuring opera, music and literature; and its location on the edge of the stunning Peak District National Park.

It’s this proximity to the Peak District that has made Buxton a centre for adventure sports. Mountain biking, horse riding, caving, kayaking, scuba diving, rock climbing and abseiling are all on offer in Buxton or nearby. The town also hosts the Buxton Adventure Festival.

A major project is now underway to restore the town’s 18th century Crescent and transform it into an 80-room five star hotel, complete with thermal water spa. This will be one of only two natural mineral water spa facilities in Britain.

A landmark campus Our campus is a visitor attraction in its own right, located in the historic Devonshire Dome. This 18th century Grade II* listed structure is larger than St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Restored in 2005, it’s the breathtaking centrepiece of our campus and plays

host to weddings and many other events. Built originally to house the servants and horses of guests staying at the nearby Crescent Hotel, it later became the Royal Devonshire Hospital and used spa baths in the treatment of its patients. Buxton Campus is home to our masters degrees in events, hospitality, spa, and tourism. On-campus facilities include:

• The Devonshire Spa, a commercial day spa which is an ideal training resource for our spa students

• A café and a small shop selling snacks, drinks and student supplies

• The Devonshire Library which has fixed PCs, loanable laptops and study spaces; it also houses a career and employment centre

• Harpur Hill Sports Centre, which is a short bus ride away from the main site, and includes a fitness suite and gym, a hall with space for various sports, and an outdoor climbing wall.

Did you know that Buxton…?• is the highest market town in

England (so expect some snow!)• is the home of Buxton mineral

water

• is one hour from Derby by car and one hour from Manchester by train

• has a population of 24,000• attracts 1.3 million tourists each

year• has a large proportion of people

working in the creative industries – more than double the average for this region.

“One of the great things about living in Buxton is the endless opportunities there are for getting out-doors. I was the President of the University’s Canoe and Kayak Club…it was a great experience; I had a lot of fun and made a lot of new friends.”David Weston, MA Tourism Management graduate

A SPA TOWN WITH A SENSE OF ADVENTURE

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Our Chesterfield Campus is modern, small and friendly and is currently home to some of our nursing students. If you’re studying on the Return to Practice course, some of your teaching will take place here. We’ve invested around £400,000 in this site recently, to provide you with comfortable surroundings and the latest equipment.

Its facilities currently include:

• A state-of-the-art clinical skills suite

• An IT suite• A virtual classroom• A café • Group study areas and a hospital

library.

There are plans to create a bigger campus in Chesterfield by 2016, on the site of a former grammar school. It’s hoped that the new site will house engineering as well as nursing courses, and include incubation units for start-up businesses. Chesterfield town centre and its amenities are only a short walk away.

A GROWING CAMPUS

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We know that your wellbeing is crucial to your academic performance, so our Student Wellbeing team provides a range of services to support you. This includes:

• A confidential counselling service• Doctors’ surgeries either on-

campus or close to campus• Support for people with long-

term health issues, including disabilities, mental health conditions, autistic spectrum disorders and learning difficulties

• Useful information about childcare, local schools, support and funding for students who are parents

• Financial guidance and help with budgeting

• Several chaplains and faith advisers who represent our diverse multicultural community.

Most of this support is available either face-to-face, by telephone, email or online.

An independent help and advice service is also available from the Students’ Union, for any issue, such as mental health, sexual health, finance, accommodation, troublesome relationships, homesickness and academic offences. Gender and sexual minorities At Derby we are proud of the diversity of our community. As a Stonewall Diversity Champion it’s important to us that we support all students from

SUPPORTING YOU

gender and sexual minorities. The Students’ Union has a very active LGBTF Society, which organises social occasions and campaigns. We can also offer counselling and support, for example if you want to come out or if you are struggling emotionally.

If you have any questions before you start at the University, you can visit www.derby.ac.uk/campus/support or email [email protected]

Your Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union does more than just run the bar and organise social events; we aim to make your student experience a better one. We’re an independent body that is student focused and student led. We represent students’ voices within the University and also the wider community – both locally and, via NUS, nationally. It’s really important to us that the postgraduate voice is heard and shapes the work we do, so please do get involved. For example:

• join a society or sports club or set one up

• help run one of our student media outlets ¬ The Phantom newspaper, Phantom Radio or Phantom TV

• be a representative for your course or college

• be a part-time officer and represent a certain student group, for example, student parents.

We run around 50 societies focused on specific academic subjects, interests, cultures or religions – everything from the Fashion and Textiles Society to the Ballroom and Latin Dance Society and the Student Parents Society. These offer you the chance to meet new people and develop new interests or skills.There are also more than 40 sports clubs here, and our reputation for sport is one of the fastest growing in the country. American football, badminton, cycling or football: whatever your passion, we’ll have a club in which you can indulge it. The fantastic new sports centre will provide even more opportunities for you to get involved with sport, whatever your level.

“I was elected the Postgraduate Students Officer with the Students’ Union; this gave me the chance to sit in on high level University meetings and gain invaluable experience that looks good to potential employers.”Kwasi Agyeman Manu Senya, MSc Human Resource Management graduate

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A LOCAL UNIVERSITY WITH

A GLOBAL OUTLOOK

We welcome around 1,000 international students from more than 100 countries worldwide and have been voted number 1 for student support (International Student Barometer 2015).

A top ranked International Student CentreOur International Student Centre offers you an exceptional level of friendly, practical support. We will help and guide you from the moment you start thinking about which course to choose, through to your graduation. That’s why we came top for support in the International Student Barometer 2015 - a survey of over 164,000 international students studying at different universities in 57 countries.

Events and local agents in your countryOur international officers attend overseas education exhibitions and visit many countries throughout the year. They can help you with your application and make immediate conditional offers. We also have agents and representative offices in

many countries, to help you during the application process – you can see a full list of these at www.derby.ac.uk/international/agents.

Online learningStudying your course through online learning enables you to qualify with a UK university degree without having to leave your home country. For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/online

Entry requirementsYou will usually need a qualification equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree (lower second or above). You will also need an English language qualification. We accept all UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved tests. You will need at least:• IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in

each component)• International GCE O Level English

Language, grade C• International GCSE English or

English as a second language, grade C

• PTE score of 51.

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If you have taken a test that is not listed, please contact us or visit the website below for the extensive list of accepted Secure English Language Tests (SELTs): www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests

For details about options and entry requirements for doctorates, see page 10

Certificate of Good ConductIf you’re from outside the UK, you may also need to provide us with a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country or countries you have been living in since the age of ten. We can advise you on how to obtain this.

Improving your EnglishIf English is not your first language and you want to improve your skills, we can offer English language support throughout your course. Our International Student Centre runs informal conversational groups, where you can practise your English and meet other international students.

Helping you settle inOur welcome programme for international students takes place a week before the UK students arrive. During this week you will receive lots of useful information, make new friends, find your way around, and most importantly, get answers to all your questions. You can even join us on free trips to London! One of our current students will help you settle in and we also offer a free pick-up service from several airports around the UK.

Contact usT: 0044 (0)1332 591698E: [email protected]: www.derby.ac.uk/international

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ACCOMMODATIONA HOME FROM HOME

Finding a home away from home that is safe and secure is an important part of university life. We have eight halls of residence in Derby and one in Buxton that have easy access to our campuses, the city centre and local facilities. Electricity, gas, water, a Wi-Fi communications package and room contents insurance are covered in the price. We also give you the option of en suite bedrooms and provide rooms that are suitable if you have a disability or a health condition.

As a guide, the cost of accommodation for 2015/16 is £96.67 - £137.76 per week. You can apply for a room as soon as you accept an offer from us.

Flamsteed CourtFlamsteed Court is a small complex of 30 two-bedroom apartments, minutes from our Kedleston Road site and in a quiet residential area ideal for postgraduate and mature students. Each apartment provides:

• two double en suite rooms• a large open plan kitchen/diner• a lounge with sofas, coffee table

and TV (licence paid)• free Wi-Fi in all apartments (50MB

and ability to plug in six devices simultaneously)

• free parking

Flamsteed Court residents also benefit from being near the University’s amenities including the library, Students’ Union, and brand

new Sports Centre. Bus stops for the city centre or local shops are just a minute away and Markeaton Park, a popular green space with facilities for families, is just across the road.

Traditional hallsAlternatively you can opt to share a flat at one of our traditional halls of residence. Most of these are purpose-built and have flats which accommodate between four and six people. At these halls you’ll receive the following as part of your package:

• Wi-Fi in every bedroom• Freeview TV and radio through

your PC• welfare and disability support• on-site repair service and good

maintenance turnaround• night-time security, CCTV and

intercom entry system• a common room* for social

activities with Wi-Fi, pool tables and vending machines

• well-equipped kitchens that you share with flatmates

• a laundry• free bike storage• on-site car parking, at an extra

cost• free weekly cleaning service of all

the communal areas

*Except Laverstoke Court

If you’d like to see the type of rooms available at Derby and Buxton, why not attend an Open Day and go on a halls tour? See page 44 to find

out when our Open Days are held. Alternatively, our annual Halls Open House Day will give you the chance to see the different types of rooms available at Derby (except those at Flamsteed Court).

Call us on: 0044 (0)1332 594111 or visit: www.derby.ac.uk/halls

To arrange viewings of Flamsteed Court, contact the Student Living Shop on: 0044 (0)1332 591309.

Private accommodationIf you’d prefer to rent a private property with your friends or by yourself, we can help you find the right place through our registered private housing scheme. We have a selection of ‘University approved’ properties in the private market and we work in partnership with the council and the landlord, to make sure all the properties registered with us meet the required standard. This means that your new home will be safe and comfortable. Alternatively, the Home Stay scheme enables you to live as a lodger in a family home. You’d have your own room for privacy and share communal facilities.

For information on University approved private accommodation and Home Stay opportunities, call: 0044 (0)1332 591309 or email: [email protected]

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On the next few pages you’ll find a complete list of our postgraduate taught courses and areas of research for MPhil and PhD.

We’ve grouped the courses by subject area to make it easier for you to find those that are of interest to you. At the back of this prospectus you will find detailed information about your selected course, including specific module content, entry requirements and contact details.

If you’d like to discuss your chosen course with a member of the academic team, please get in touch and we’ll arrange a visit – or why not come along to one of our Open Days? You’ll get the chance to meet the staff and have a look at our facilities. For online students, we hold Virtual Open Days – although if you live nearby or would like to visit, we’d love to welcome you to the main University Open Days. Turn to page 44 for dates and details.

Find out more about all of our at www.derby.ac.uk/courses

OURPOSTGRADUATE

COURSES

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POSTGRADUATEPROGRAMMES

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Accounting and Finance MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-timeFinance MSc Online Part-timeFinance (Commodity Trading ) MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Finance (International Finance) MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Finance (Investment Banking) MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Finance (Islamic Banking and Finance) MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Financial Leadership MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-timeInternational Business and Finance MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

Accounting and Finance

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Building Information Modelling and Project Collaboration MSc (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time

Civil Engineering and Construction Management MSc

Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings MSc

Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Architecture and Built Environment

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Art Therapy MA Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-timeFashion and Textiles MA Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-timeFine Art MA Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-timeArt and Design MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Art and Design

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Master of Public Health Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Biomedical Science and Public Health

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?International Business MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

International Business and Finance MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

International Business and HRM MSc (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration

Online Part-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration (Top-Up)

Online Part-time

Strategic Management MSc Online Part-timeDProf – Doctorate in Professional Practice

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Business and Management MPhil/PhD

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Business

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Advanced Computer Networks MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeBig Data Analytics MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeCyber Security MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeDigital Forensics and Computer Security MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Information Technology MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeInformation Technology MSc Online Part-timeMobile App Development MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeComputing MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Computing

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Conservation Biology MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeContaminated Land and Freshwater Management MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

MRes (Biological Sciences) Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeScience MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Conservation, Biology and Ecosystems

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Criminal Investigation MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeCybercrime and E-Investigation MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Criminology

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?Education MA Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeEducation MA Online Part-timeEducation (ESOL) MA/Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Education: Career Learning MA Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-timeEducation: Community Learning MA Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-timeEducation: Early Years MA Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeEducation: Emotional Education MA Atlow Mill, Ashbourne Full-time or part-timeEducation: Leadership Coaching and Mentoring MA

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Education: Leadership and Management MA

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Education: Leadership and Management MA/Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Education: Lifelong Learning MA Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeEducation: Special Educational Needs and Disability MA

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Education: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Doctor of Education EdD Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-timeEducation MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Education

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Early Years with Early Years Teacher Status Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Early Years

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Audio Engineering MSc (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time

Innovative Engineering Solutions MSc Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-timeMechanical and Manufacturing Engineering MSc

Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Professional Engineering MSc Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Part-timeProfessional Engineering MSc Online Part-timeStrategic Engineering Management MSc (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Engineering

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Environmental Health MSc Online Part-timeEnvironmental Management MSc Online Part-time

Environmental Sciences

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?Ergonomics Human Factors MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate/ Postgraduate Diploma

Online Part-time

Ergonomics Organisational Behaviour MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate/ Postgraduate Diploma

Online Part-time

Health Ergonomics MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate/ Postgraduate Diploma

Online Part-time

Ergonomics

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Events Management MSc Buxton Campus Full-time or part-time

Events

Course title Location Full/Part-time?MRes (Forensic Science) Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and

online Full-time or part-time

Forensic Science

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Applied Acoustics MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Applied Petroleum Geoscience MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeInstitute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Assessment

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

Institute of Acoustics Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Geoscience

Course title Location Full/Part-time?International Hospitality Management MSc

Buxton Campus Full-time or part-time

International Hospitality Management MA/ Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Hospitality

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Humanities MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and

Markeaton StreetFull-time or part-time

Humanities

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?Human Resource Management (CIPD accredited) Postgraduate Diploma

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Human Resource Management (Top-Up) MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

International Business and Human Resource Management MSc (subject to validation)

ODerby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Human Resource Management

Course title Location Full/Part-time?LLM Law Derby Campus: One Friar Gate Square Full-time or part-time

LLM Law Online Part-timeLLM Transnational Oil, Gas and Energy Law

Online Part-time

LPC – Legal Practice Course Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and One Friar Gate Square

Full-time or part-time

Law MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: One Friar Gate Square Full-time or part-time

Law

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Financial Leadership MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration

Online Part-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration (Top-Up)

Online Part-time

DProf – Doctorate in Professional Practice

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Leadership

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Supply Chain Improvement MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Logistics and Supply Chain

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Marketing Management MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Marketing Management

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Computational Mathematics MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Mathematics

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?MBA – Master of Business Administration

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration

Online Part-time

MBA – Master of Business Administration (Top-Up)

Online Full-time or part-time

MBA

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Film and Photography MA Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Music Production MA Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-timePublishing MA (subject to validation) Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeVisual Communication MA Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-timeWriting for Performance MA Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Media and Performing Arts

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Motorsport Engineering MSc Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Motorsport

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Clinical Supervision Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Interprofessional Practice Education Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Leadership for Healthcare Improvement Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Management of Long Term Conditions Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Non-Medical Prescribing Practice Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Return to Practice – Nursing Derby Campus: Kedleston Road; Chesterfield Campus; Online

Full-time

Therapeutics and Prescribing Practice Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

Community Specialist Practice MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeHealth and Social Care Studies MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-timeIntegrative Health and Social Care MSc/ Postgraduate DiplomaPathways:End of Life Care Postgraduate Certificate Partnerships in Dementia Care Postgraduate CertificateLeadership and Management Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Nursing and Healthcare Practice

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?Public Health Postgraduate CertificateSexual Health Postgraduate CertificateEmergency Care Postgraduate CertificateHealth Education Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Doctor of Health and Social Care Practice

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Health and Social Care MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Nursing and Healthcare Practice Cont

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Returnee to Practice (Occupational Therapy)

Distance Learning Part-time

Advanced Occupational Therapy /Advanced Occupational Therapy Community MSc (including PG Cert/Dip)

Distance Learning Part-time

Hand Therapy MSc Distance Learning Part-timeOccupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and Britannia Mill

Full-time

Occupational Therapy

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Police Leadership, Strategy and Organisation MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and One Friar Gate Square

Full-time or part-time

Policing

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Psychology Postgraduate Diploma Online Part-time

Behaviour Change MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-timeHealth Psychology MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeHealth Psychology MSc Online Part-timeIntegrative Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Psychology MSc Online Part-time

Psychology

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Publishing MA (subject to validation) Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Publishing

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?Bone Densitometry Reporting Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Osteoporosis and Falls Management Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration) MSc (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

Return to Practice - Radiography Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

Radiography

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Health and Social Care Studies MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and

Britannia Mill; OnlinePart-time

Integrative Health and Social Care MSc/Postgraduate DiplomaPathways:End of Life Care Postgraduate CertificatePartnerships in Dementia Care Postgraduate CertificateLeadership and Management Postgraduate Certificate

Online Part-time

Social Work MA Derby Campus: Britannia Mill Full-time

Social Care

Course title Location Full/Part-time?International Spa Management MSc Buxton Campus Full-time or part-time

Spa and Wellness

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

MRes (Sport and Exercise) Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and online

Full-time or part-time

Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science

Course title Location Full/Part-time?PGCE Primary Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

PGCE Primary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and local schools

Full-time

PGCE Post 14 (Education and Training) Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-timePGCE Post 14 with Specialism (English: Literacy, Maths or Teaching Learners with Disabilities)

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time

PGCE Secondary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and local schools

Full-time

Teaching

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Course title Location Full/Part-time?Control and Instrumentation MSc Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-timeTechnology MPhil/PhD Derby Campus: Markeaton Street Full-time or part-time

Technology

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Clinical Applications in Psychotherapy of Trauma Postgraduate Certificate (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Compassion Focused Therapy Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Research into Psychotherapy of Trauma Postgraduate Certificate (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Systemic Thinking and Practice Postgraduate Certificate

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Theoretical Approaches in Psychotherapy of Trauma Postgraduate Certificate (subject to validation)

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Art Therapy MA Derby Campus: Britannia Mill Full-timeCognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Adult or Children and Young People) MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Dance Movement Psychotherapy MA Derby Campus: Kedleston Road and Britannia Mill

Full-time

Dramatherapy MA Derby Campus: Britannia Mill Full-timeIntegrative Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-time

Mental Health and Wellbeing MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Full-time or part-timeSystemic Psychotherapy MSc Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Therapeutic Practice

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Tourism Management MSc Buxton Campus Full-time or part-time

Tourism

Course title Location Full/Part-time?Medical Ultrasound Postgraduate Diploma

Derby Campus: Kedleston Road Part-time

Ultrasound

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Taught postgraduate or professional courses

You can make your application through our easy-to-use online application system at www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline. All you need to do is set up an account; you can then select the courses that interest you and make your applications. If you’re applying for more than one course, you’ll need to submit multiple applications. We consider applications for taught degrees throughout the year, but we recommend applying at least six weeks before your expected start date.

If you are applying for a PGCE, you need to apply through the UCAS Teacher Training website.

Before you applyBefore using our online application system, you’ll need to have:

• copies of any existing qualifications (such as certificates)

•a copy of one form of photo ID such as a passport or driving licence

•a reference – preferably from a previous academic tutor or alternatively from an employer

•a personal statement•proof of your residence.

Before uploading documents (such as exam certificates and identification), please note that the system recognises JPEG, PDF and Word documents. Only five documents can be attached to any one application. If you have more than five, simply proceed with your application and contact us to let us know.

HOW TO APPLYInternational or EU studentsIf you are an international or EU student, you can apply in exactly the same way as UK students (see above) or you can use one of our agents - the choice is yours. For a current list of agents and their contact details, see www.derby.ac.uk/international/agents. If you do use one of our agents, we will send all letters to them as well as to you.

Dedicated teamWe have a dedicated Admissions team to help answer any questions you may have, while making your application. If needed, you can arrange for a call back at a time during our office hours that suits you.

Contact usAdmissionsT: 0044 (0)1332 591167E: [email protected]

FIVE EASY STEPS TO APPLYING

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Visit: www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline to create and log in to your account

Type in the course title, select when you’d like to start and how and where you’d like to study

Follow the instructions to complete the form, adding work experience, reference information and a personal statement

Wait to hear whether your application has been successful from our Admissions team; you may be invited to attend an interview

If you’ve been offered a place, all you need to do then is accept the offer and relax!

If you’re applying for a research degree, please contact the Research Office directly (contact details below).

Before you applyBefore making your application, you’ll need: •a completed RD02 MPhil-PhD by

Thesis Application Form• copies of degree certificate(s) and

transcript(s)•a copy of the photo page of your

passport (showing name and date of birth)

•a copy of your current visa if applicable

•a copy of your IELTS certificate (this must be a recent qualification gained within the past two years)

• two signed academic references (standard RD03 can be used, or letters of reference can be provided).

All documents can be scanned and emailed. We can’t process an incomplete application so everything listed above must be fully completed and all supporting documentation supplied. It’s likely you’ll then be called for interview. This gives us the opportunity to explore your academic experience and knowledge of specific subjects.

You can start at any time of the year except June or July and all enrolments are arranged by appointment once your application is successful. Please be aware that it can take between six and 12 weeks to consider a complete application.

International or EU studentsIf you are an international or EU student, any offer made will initially be conditional, subject to you either

paying a deposit of £5,000 or providing a sponsor letter. The deposit will be deducted from your tuition fees when you enrol.

If you are offered a place you must then:•provide a copy of your Academic

Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate if applicable, and

• indicate a firm start date for your studies.

When we receive the deposit, ATAS certificate and notification of the start date from you, we will issue a Confirmation of Acceptance to Study number, which you can use to obtain a student visa.

We must also be satisfied that you have adequate English language skills to undertake a research investigation. This will be a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each element (reading, writing, speaking and listening). English language certificates are only valid for two years.

Please note: The £5,000 deposit will be refunded only if you can provide proof that a visa has not been granted.

Contact usResearch OfficeT: 0044 (0)1332 591060E: [email protected]

RESEARCH DEGREES

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COME AND VISIT

Edinburgh

Manchester

Birmingham

Leeds

Sheffield

Nottingham

Plymouth

Bristol

Newcastle

Cardiff

LONDON

DERBY

CHESTERFIELD

BUXTON

How to find us:www.derby.ac.uk/travel

You’re welcome to join us at an Open Day. Held at both Derby and Buxton, our full Open Days give you the chance to meet the teaching staff and explore the campuses and accommodation. If you’re planning to study online and would like to come and visit, our online learning team are on hand to answer your questions.

We also hold some postgraduate and part-time open mornings and open evenings, where you will have the opportunity to speak to teaching staff in detail about the course you are interested in.

Dates for 2016 are:

Open DaysSaturday 27 February 2016Saturday 4 June 2016Friday 10 June 2016

Postgraduate and Part-time EventsThursday 3 March 2016, 6pm-8pm Tuesday 17 May 2016, 5pm-8pmSaturday 2 July 2016, 10am-1pmThursday 8 September 2016, 5pm-8pmThursday 10 November 2016, 6pm-8pm

For further information and to book on to an Open Day or event, visit www.derby.ac.uk/opendays

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USEFUL CONTACTSUniversity of DerbyKedleston RoadDerbyDE22 1GBT: 0044 (0)1332 590500www.derby.ac.uk

College of Arts and College of Engineering and TechnologyMarkeaton StreetDerbyDE22 3AWT: 0044 (0)1332 590500

Buxton CampusDevonshire Dome1 Devonshire RoadBuxtonSK17 6RYT: 0044 (0)1298 330620

Chesterfield CampusT: 0044 (0)1246 212512

Admissions teamT: 0044 (0)1332 591167E: [email protected]: [email protected]

Careers and Employment ServiceT: 0044 (0)1332 591316E: [email protected]

Career Development Centre, Devonshire CampusT: 0044 (0)1298 28324E: [email protected]

Library enquiry service T: 0044 (0)1332 591215E: [email protected]

Online course enquiriesT: 0044 (0)1332 594000E: [email protected]

Open DaysT: 0044 (0)1332 591046E: [email protected]

Research Office T: 0044 (0)1332 591060 E: [email protected]

Student Living (Buxton)T: 0044 (0)1298 330391E: [email protected]

Student Living (Derby)T: 0044 (0)1332 594111E: [email protected]

Students’ Union T: 0044 (0)1332 591507E: [email protected] www.udsu.co.uk

Study/IT Advisor Scheme T: 0044 (0)1332 591369E: [email protected]

COLLEGESCollege of Arts0044 (0)1332 593302E: [email protected]

College of Education0044 (0)1332 591703E: [email protected]

College of Engineering and Technology0044 (0)1332 593302E: [email protected]

College of Health and Social Care0044 (0)1332 591703E: [email protected]

College of Life and Natural Sciences0044 (0)1332 [email protected]

College of Business0044 (0)1332 [email protected]

College of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences0044 (0)1332 591896E: [email protected]

DisclaimerThe University of Derby makes every effort to ensure the information in this guide is correct at the time of going to print. However, as this guide is printed as far in advance as possible to help you make your decision, some information may have changed. Please check our website for the most up to date information about studying at the University of Derby.

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