The active Social Policy research base in the School of Social and Political Sciences ensures that staff who teach on this programme are involved in current Social Policy debates and that students are made aware of new developments and issues in the area. Each research student is supported by research training.
For MPhil entry, applicants should possess a 2:1 honours degree.
Postgraduate research in the School of Social and Political Sciences is informed by the expertise of our team of academics, who have long-standing links to industry, government, research organisations and the voluntary sector.
A 2:1 honours degree with relevant prior experience (including voluntary) in social care, education or health. This programme also requires a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language and Maths (or equivalent). These GCSEs must be obtained prior to submitting a UCAS application.
Our MSc Social Work aims to provide high-quality Social Work education with an international perspective. It aims to develop reflective and competent social work practitioners who can practise safely, effectively and confidently in complex environments. The School of Health and Social Care has been validated by The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) to deliver the MSc Social Work as a postgraduate professional award in Social Care.
2:1 honours degree. Applicants applying to the programme as a professional must be currently registered with a Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council).
This Master's is designed to meet the growing need to train more specialists in the demanding and rewarding field of elderly care. It is aimed at graduates and current practitioners looking to further develop relevant skills.
MPhil: A minimum 2:1 honours degree in a related subject.
The School of Sport and Exercise Science offers a wide range of research degree opportunities across various disciplines within sport and exercise science and sports studies, drawing on the specialist research interests of members of our staff. Registration for the MPhil/PhD or PhD allows you to devise and pursue a chosen topic of enquiry under the supervision of staff with expertise in that area.
This MSc is designed to meet the career needs and personal aspirations of students with a particular interest in sport and exercise science. The advantage of this research degree is that you can build a specialism in sport and exercise science, whilst having the opportunity to develop your own ideas. The programme is designed to prepare you for a career in research or academia. We currently offer the MSc by Research in a range of different subject areas, depending upon the specialist research interests of members of our staff.
A 2:1 honours degree in a related discipline and successful interview. Applicants with extensive professional experience will be considered.
With an emphasis on applied theory, practical work and community engagement, this programme aims to provide students with a multidisciplinary understanding of sport science with an option to specialise in a particular area.
Our MSc Sports Therapy aims to prepare students to apply sports science knowledge and principles to the assessment and treatment of injuries within a sporting context. The course is designed to develop skills in pitch side first aid and trauma management, clinical injury assessment and competency in planning and implementing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programmes for a range of sports injuries.
The BA (Hons) Art History and History course offers students the opportunity to explore the rich artistic and architectural heritage of the past, learning how to interrogate visual and material evidence critically and to construct arguments about societies and cultures, their values and identities. Students can do this alongside the study of texts, from medieval chronicles and modern archives to newspapers and film.
