GEOGRAPHYRelated programmes include the MSc by Research Social Theory.This scheme has no taught element and is most suitable forcandidates with an existing b<strong>ac</strong>kground in Human Geography orcognate discipline who wish to pursue a wholly dissertationrelatedprogramme of study. Appropriate topics of study may bediscussed in advance with the staff member most closely relatedto the area in which you wish to specialise.MRes in Urban StudiesThe MRes Urban Studies gives you the opportunity to study theworld’s cities and the process of urbanization from a varietyof theoretical and thematic perspectives. From the roles ofconsumption and globalisation in shaping cities in advancedeconomies, to the livelihood and development challenges f<strong>ac</strong>ingcities in the developing world, the programme provides you withan advanced understanding of contemporary issues within UrbanStudies, giving you the skills to conduct theoretically informed andmethodologically rigorous urban research.The programme offers you an exciting opportunity to undertake anadvanced research dissertation, on a topic tailored to yourindividual interests, on any urban theme or issue. As the basis for thisresearch, you take three taught modules, offered by members of theUniversity’s Geography Department, from a list typically including:• Social Theory and Sp<strong>ac</strong>e• Consumer Culture: Modern and Postmodern• Qualitative Research Methods• Quantitative Research Methods.Your choice of modules relates to your choice of dissertationtopic. The dissertation is a major piece of independent research,guided by appropriate supervisors, which represents theculmination of the programme and provides an outstanding basisfor both a range of research and urban-related career optionsand for future PhD research.Related programmes include the MSc by Research Urban Studies.This scheme has no taught element and is most suitable forcandidates with an existing b<strong>ac</strong>kground in Human Geographyor Urban Studies who wish to pursue a wholly dissertation-relatedprogramme of study. Appropriate topics of study may bediscussed in advance with the staff member most closely relatedto the area in which you wish to specialise.• Urban Networks and the Knowledge Economy• Urban Livelihoods and City Transformation• Global Cities• City Visions104105MASTER'S DEGREES – GEOGRAPHYEntry requirementsNormally a good Honours degree(first-class or 2.1) in an appropriate subject.English Language requirement:IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in e<strong>ac</strong>hcomponent) or Swansea University recognisedequivalent.Scholarships and BursariesA range of postgraduate scholarships andbursaries is available. For details, please visit<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/scholarships/<strong>Postgraduate</strong>How the degrees are structuredMA and MSc programmes are modular in structure. Students must obtaina total of 180 credits to qualify for the degree. This is made up of 120credits in Part One (the taught element) and a project (Part Two) which isworth 60 credits and culminates in a research project/dissertation.Students must successfully complete Part One before being allowed toprogress to Part Two.MRes programmes consist of 180 credits: 60 credits for taughtcomponents and 120 credits for the research project/dissertation.For full details of the modules available, please visit the website.AssessmentThe award of the MA, MSc and MRes is dependent uponsatisf<strong>ac</strong>tory performance in examinations, continuousassessment and research project/dissertation. Theexaminations are taken in January and May/June and, ifthese are passed satisf<strong>ac</strong>torily, students move on to the fulltimeresearch project/dissertation. The research dissertationis submitted in September and is examined externally.Further informationWebsite: <strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/geographyCont<strong>ac</strong>t the Marketing Officer:Email: s.kramcha@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Tel: +44 (0)1792 295333Visit the University: see page 182 for detailsApplications can be made online at:<strong>www</strong>.<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>/applyonline– see pages 184 – 185 for further informationFor details of the research degrees available inGeography, please see page 46.MASTER'S DEGREES – GEOGRAPHY
HEALTH SCIENCE106MASTER'S DEGREES – HEALTH SCIENCEHealth Science programmes at Swansea University areaimed at multi-professionals encompassing a range ofthemes, including midwifery, nursing, infection control,chronic conditions, public health and policy, healthcare,law and management. The College’s mission is toconduct high quality research, deliver high qualityeducational programmes, and promote evidence-basedclinical pr<strong>ac</strong>tice that contribute to the health, socialwellbeing and prosperity of communities of South-WestWales and beyond.These degrees will:• help you to develop your knowledge and skills in your chosenprofession• develop and enhance your transferable skills.MA Health Care Law and Ethics (part-time)This course provides an opportunity to examine the structure andoperation of the legal system in England and Wales, to lookcritically at the real life imp<strong>ac</strong>t of law on pr<strong>ac</strong>tice within thehealthcare system, and to do so in the context of anunderstanding of the ethical problems that arise in healthcare.Modules available include:• Philosophy, Ethics and Health Care• The Boundaries of Life• Introduction to Law and Health Care• Patients, Professionals and the Law• Mental Health, Mental Cap<strong>ac</strong>ity and the Law.The degree will be of interest to healthcare professionals seekingto study legal issues relevant to their work. Lawyers interested inhealthcare provision, regulation and delivery will also find thisprogramme useful.Entry requirements: Normally an Honours degree (2:2 or above)or a period of professional experience in a relevant field.Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Dr Hugh UptonEmail: h.r.upton@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Tel: +44 (0)1792 295611MA Medical Humanities (part-time)The only course of its kind in the UK, the MA in MedicalHumanities helps students gain an understanding of whymedicine and healthcare should not be reduced to scientificprinciples, by exploring the contribution of humanities andaddressing the limitations of a purely scientific appro<strong>ac</strong>h.Modules available include:• Introducing Medical Humanities• History, Heritage and Health Care• Social Sciences and Health Care• Literature, the Arts and Health Care• Philosophy, Religion and Health Care• Law and Health Care.Most healthcare professionals, from doctors, nurses, and midwivesto health service managers, community health service personneland staff in the voluntary sector will benefit from this course. Allapplications from those with a professional or personal interest inthe humanities applied to medicine will be considered.Entry requirements: Normally an Honours degree (2:2 or above)or a period of professional experience in a relevant field.Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Dr. Andrew BloodworthEmail: a.j.bloodworth@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Tel: +44 (0)1792 518550MSc Advanced Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice in Health Care (part-time)This programme prepares experienced healthcare professionals todevelop into advanced pr<strong>ac</strong>titioners. Key areas covered includeadvanced clinical pr<strong>ac</strong>tice, research, education, managementand leadership. Students will develop their critical thinking andenhance their clinical role.Compulsory modules include:• Foundations in Research• Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Skills 1• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology• Advanced Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice: Management and Leadership• Advanced Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice and Education• Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Skills 2.This taught Master’s degree will appeal to healthcareprofessionals looking to further enhance and develop their clinicalknowledge and skills.This course is taught at the St David’s Park campus in Carmarthen.Entry requirements: Students do notnecessarily require an initial degree inorder to undertake the MSc AdvancedPr<strong>ac</strong>tice in Health Care.Students may be required to undertakepre-requisite studies that could include theFoundations in Health Assessment module,or others that the admission tutor may deemas suitable and relevant prior to formalcommencement of the programme.This would be viewed as pre-clinical studyand may be required to provide anadequate knowledge base in humanphysiology, pathology and appliedtherapeutics and developing clinicaldiagnostics.This prerequisite study will also provide amechanism of ensuring that students haveadequate <strong>ac</strong>ademic skills for Master’s levelstudy and could be utilised in the<strong>ac</strong>quisition of a first level degree.All applicants will be profiled to considerany equivalent prior learning. If you wouldlike further information on entry requirementsor have a query regarding your eligibilityplease don’t hesitate to cont<strong>ac</strong>t us..Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Dean SnipeEmail: d.m.snipe@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Tel: +44 (0)1792 518558MSc Advanced Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice in Health Care –Infection Control Option (part-time)This taught Master’s degree wasdeveloped in conjunction with the NHSand is designed to equip healthcareprofessionals with the skills to leadinnovative infection control pr<strong>ac</strong>tice.Students will learn how to appro<strong>ac</strong>h thesubject critically, evaluating and promotingprogressive pr<strong>ac</strong>tices and sound patientcare in their workpl<strong>ac</strong>e.Modules to be taken include:• Infection Control Theory• Clinical Decision Making• Advanced Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice: Management andLeadership• Infection Control Strategy, Policy andPr<strong>ac</strong>tice• Advanced Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice and Education• Dissertation.This course is aimed at qualified healthcareprofessionals who work with infection risksand communicable diseases, as well asthose who would like to widen theirknowledge and develop their pr<strong>ac</strong>tice ininfection control and public health.This course is taught at the St David’s Parkcampus in Carmarthen.Entry requirements: Normally a relevantHonours degree (2.2 or above) andevidence of recent <strong>ac</strong>ademic study, OR atleast two years’ experience as a first levelhealthcare professional. Applicants alsoneed to be registered as first levelhealthcare professionals with possession ofa good professional portfolio. Please notethat because of the clinical nature of thiscourse, applicants will need to be workingin clinical pr<strong>ac</strong>tice and the support of theirmanager is essential.Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Dr Jayne CutterEmail: j.cutter@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Tel: +44 (0)1792 295790MSc Chronic Conditions Management(full-time or part-time)People living with a chronic conditionrequire specialist care and rehabilitation froma wide range of healthcare professionals,ranging from their GPs to physiotherapists.The need for education in this area is clear:the National Service Framework for themanagement of long-term conditionsindicates that 20% of all <strong>ac</strong>ute hospitaladmissions and 350,000 people requiringdaily care and rehabilitation are all in needof chronic condition management.Modules to be taken include:• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology• Clinical Assessment and Management• Health Psychology of Chronic Illness• The Social Aspects of Chronic Illness• Foundations in Health Promotion• Foundations in Research.This programme is designed to meet theneeds of professionals working with peopleand their families living with one or morechronic conditions.A <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Certificate is awarded tothose who leave the programme after PartTwo having <strong>ac</strong>hieved 60 credits, and a<strong>Postgraduate</strong> Diploma to those who exitwith 120 credits. In Part Two, studentscomplete a dissertation of c20,000 words.Entry requirements: normally an Honoursdegree (2:2 or above) or a period ofprofessional experience in a relevant fieldwith clinical experience and responsibilities.Revalidation noteThe programme will be revalidated during2011 for <strong>2012</strong> entry. Any amendmentsto the programme as a consequence ofthis process will be identified on theCollege website as soon as theinformation is available.Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Tessa WattsEmail: t.watts@<strong>swansea</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>uk</strong>Tel: +44 (0)1792 518573MSc Enhanced Professional Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice(part-time) – Work Based LearningThe MSc Enhanced Professional Pr<strong>ac</strong>tice isan <strong>ac</strong>ademic award developed to enablehealth and social care professionalsundertaking work-based learning andpr<strong>ac</strong>tice development to gain <strong>ac</strong>ademiccredit for their learning. Work-based107MASTER'S DEGREES – HEALTH SCIENCE
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