Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

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MASTER’S DEGREES Master’s degrees are academically more demanding than undergraduate programmes. They require a higher level of self-directed learning and are awarded to students who demonstrate advanced understanding of a particular subject. Master’s degrees are delivered through a combination of taught modules and assessed coursework, and there is an expectation that students will complete an in-depth research project or dissertation. Master’s programmes are generally modular in structure, meaning that students follow a series of taught modules worth a total of 180 credits. 120 credits are gained from taught modules during Part One of the degree, and 60 credits from the dissertation (Part Two). All candidates must complete Part One before being allowed to progress to Part Two. Master’s programmes generally include research and methodology skills courses and specific departmental training courses, which are essential for students at Master’s level and those wishing to go onto higher degrees. Additional specialised training courses are also available during the academic year. Some Master’s programmes offer Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates as exit qualifications. To qualify for a Postgraduate Diploma, students must pursue 120 credits, or 60 credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (please note that not all programmes offer this exit qualification). Specific regulations apply. Choosing a Master’s programme The University offers a range of Master’s degrees, including the MA, MSc, LLM and MBA. Students can pursue postgraduate courses in the same subject as their undergraduate degree or, in many cases, outside it. Many of the University’s postgraduate courses are multidisciplinary in nature, allowing students to cross boundaries between traditional subject areas and to follow courses outside their first degree subject. In addition, conversion-style courses – available in Law, Business, Computer Science and Engineering – are open to graduates of any subject. MA/MSc/LLM by Research: Typically one year full-time, two to three years part-time. This is an individual research project written up into a thesis of 30,000 words. Is a Master’s degree right for me? Yes, if you want to: • Prepare for a research degree • Acquire new and specialised skills • Enhance your career prospects • Develop your subject knowledge of your first degree subject • Study an entirely new subject. Can I study part-time? Master’s, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates can normally be studied on a full-time or part-time basis in a wide variety of subject areas. You are encouraged to contact the academic department in question before applying. The part-time study option is not normally applicable to international students. For details of the University’s range of research degrees, please see pages 90 – 141. MASTER’S DEGREES – INDEX 30 Ageing Studies 32 Biosciences 34 Business Management 36 Childhood Studies 38 Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology 40 Computer Science 44 Criminal Justice and Criminology 46 Cymraeg – Academi Hywel Teifi 48 Economics 50 Engineering 54 English 56 Geography 60 Health Science 66 History 68 Law 70 Law: Professional Legal Training 72 Mathematics 74 Media and Communication Studies 76 Medicine 80 Medicine – Graduate Entry Programme Mb Bch (Wales) 82 Politics, International Relations and Development Studies 84 Psychology 86 Translation and Interpreting Studies 89 War and Society 29
Ageing Studies Entry requirements Applicants holding, or expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2.2 or above) will be considered. Candidates with non-standard entry qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience or professional qualifications with requisite approval. Two years employment experience in local authorities, health, private and voluntary organisations and industry will be considered as relevant. Population ageing is an issue that will dominate the twenty-first century. It is unprecedented and profound and will have an enduring effect across the globe. Changes in the population structure will touch all aspects of life, from family composition and living arrangements, to social support, economic activity, and social security, as well as the consumption of goods and leisure activity. This degree will: • equip you with the skills necessary for a rewarding career working with older people, and managing and delivering services for an older population • help you to gain transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, and analytical skills • prepare you for a research degree. English Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Assessment The Master’s degree is available by assessed coursework and a dissertation of around 20,000 words. The dissertation may be based on a literature review or empirically grounded research. MSc in Ageing Studies This programme acknowledges that ageing is accompanied by biological changes, but takes a holistic approach to ageing. It shifts the central focus from the medical model of ageing, to one that encompasses a range of disciplines, viewing the process as a positive experience. The staff delivering the course have connections to policy makers that are unparalleled in other parts of the UK. The course is also exceptional in its acknowledgment of differences in policy between the devolved countries of the UK, and in the global context. Scholarships and Bursaries A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries is available. For details, please visit www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/ Postgraduate Compulsory Modules • Population Ageing and Policy: An Introduction • Perspectives on Ageing • Foundations in Research • Health and Ageing Optional Modules* • Policies and Practices for an Ageing Population • Critical Practice with Older People • Environment and Ageing • Older People, Citizenship and Participation * We reserve the right to withdraw optional modules How can I find out more? Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/ humanandhealthsciences/ postgraduate/taughtmasters Contact the Admissions Tutor: Dr. Sarah Hillcoat-Nallétamby, Centre for Innovative Ageing Email: s.hillcoat-nalletamby@swansea.ac.uk Tel: + 44 (0)1792 295783 How the degree is structured The programme is comprised of six modules and a dissertation. Each module provides the opportunity to examine cutting-edge debates and issues on ageing in an international context. The programme is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students attend lectures one day per week and will normally complete six modules and submit their dissertation by the end of the first year. Part-time students normally take two years to complete six modules, and a further year to complete the dissertation. Visit the University: see page 174 for details Applications can be made online at: www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline – see pages 176 – 177 for further information For details of research degrees available in Ageing Studies, please see page 92. “The most enjoyable part of the course was having access to such a wide variety of specialist speakers. Video conferencing facilities enable students to discuss issues in such places as Ireland and India. This global perspective was fascinating and enabled a more critical view of more local issues. I would definitely recommend Swansea University to other students, particularly the MSc in Ageing Studies course. In fact, I have already persuaded a colleague to enrol in the course next year! Apart from the practical benefits, such as a well stocked library, numerous coffee shops and the beautiful location, Swansea University is staffed with a variety of expert and helpful people, committed to the development of students. ” Robert Workman, MSc Ageing Studies Master’s Degrees – Ageing Studies 30 31
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