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Pushing the boundaries of knowledge for an elite academic experience Outstanding opportunities that prepare you for success A unique learning environment in a global city
as one of the most popular universities for postgraduate study in the uK, Birmingham has a vibrant and lively academic community. you cannot fail to be inspired by our campus, which is rich in heritage and beauty, set in a leafy green site with a wealth of amenities and attractions. our world-class facilities are continually being improved and developed, with an investment of around 1 million a week. you will study on the doorstep of Birmingham, one of europes most dynamic and culturally diverse cities.
our range of research is one of the you have access to a wealth of widest in the uK. it has powered our opportunities that will transform your thinking, widen your horizons university for over 100 years, won and ensure you have the skills you nobel Prizes and made an impact need to succeed in the employment on the region, the nation and the world. market. you can gain a global this track record of research excellence perspective by visiting one of our means we can offer you a world-class international partner universities, experience, studying and working or boost your understanding of alongside academics who are global events such as PG experts and leaders in their field. We this business text to through be rewritten for our Postgraduate summer school belong to the prestigious russell Group and Careers series. We offer a wide of research-intensive uK universities, range of training and development and have longstanding partnerships courses, opportunities to teach or with leading companies and other volunteer and have strong links with academic institutions throughout companies all of which help you the world, ensuring that you have acquire the transferable skills that access to the very latest theoretical employers are looking for. Whether and applied knowledge in your you choose a taught programme or chosen subject area. undertake a research degree, youll be well rewarded by improved career prospects and accelerated progress once you start work.
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at the uniVersity of BirminGham We offer an eLite eduCation and an insPirationaL LearninG and researCh enVironment. as PostGraduate students or doCtoraL researChers We VaLue your roLe as Part of our aCademiC Community and We are ConstantLy striVinG to deVeLoP and further enhanCe the serViCes, faCiLities, and oPPortunities aVaiLaBLe to you.
We understand the sophisticated academic support requirements of our postgraduate students. the university Graduate school provides the best possible research and education environment dedicated postgraduate study rooms provide space for you to work, while events and training programmes support your personal and professional development. We ensure that our teaching, learning, and research support is first class, enabling you to fulfil your potential. We share your ambitions for the future, and want to ensure that your time at Birmingham secures your future success whether your career lies in academia, in business, in public service or in the professions. at Birmingham you will benefit from the experience of over a century at Birmingham our research record speaks for itself. the most recent uK research assessment exercise (rae) rated 90% of our research activity as world leading or internationally excellent. during the 20112012 academic year academics at the university of Birmingham attracted 145 million of new research awards, our most successful year ever. this is a remarkable 80% year-on-year increase from the research councils, a doubling of research grants from government departments and a trebling of awards from overseas organisations and companies. But our ambition means that we cannot afford to rest on our laurels: we continue to appoint outstanding new academic talent in a wide range of disciplines, we are investing in substantial new research programmes, we are building new national and international research collaborations, Professor David Eastwood Vice-Chancellor of academic success, the uKs most beautiful campus, an academic reputation for innovative research focused on the worlds greatest challenges, and a proven record of ensuring our students receive a high-quality education. What makes Birmingham stand out today is our commitment to and investment in even greater success in our second century, and the impact that our graduates and research will make around the world. our representative offices and staff in india (delhi), China (Beijing, shanghai and Guangzhou) the united states (Chicago) and Brussels in mainland europe, as well as our membership of the u21 global network, ensures that the university is well connected and measures success against international standards. and we have recently launched the Birmingham fellowships programme, a high-profile initiative to attract the brightest post-doctoral minds from across the globe.
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We are a leading global university. From among the worlds many thousands of institutions, we are 67th in the QS World University rankings.
Our University motto Per Ardua Ad Alta translates as through efforts to high achievements.
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Push the Boundaries of KnoWLedGe Why Birmingham? taught programme options doctoral research study options Combined research and taught study options Continuing professional development (CPd) and other ways to study Learning at Birmingham facilities and resources new ways of learning Birmingham: solving tomorrows problems today our research in action seiZe the oPPortunities that WiLL shaPe your future university Graduate school the Guild your students union Create your future your wellbeing support when you need it a global university Welcoming international students a relationship for life immerse yourseLf in the BirminGham eXPerienCe a town within a city the city on your doorstep Culture on your doorstep sport accommodation Essential information tuition fees sources of finance making your application 62 64 66 50 52 54 56 59 38 42 44 46 32 34 36 26 28 18 20 22 24 16 10 14 15
arts and Law

Birmingham Law school 72
Life and environmental sciences

school of Biosciences school of Geography, earth and environmental sciences school of Psychology school of sport and exercise sciences 148
institute of archaeology and antiquity 76 school of english, drama and american & Canadian studies school of history and Cultures school of Languages, Cultures, art history and music school of Philosophy, theology and religion
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medical and dental sciences

111 school of Cancer sciences school of Clinical and experimental medicine school of dentistry school of health and Population sciences school of immunity and infection 174
engineering and Physical sciences

school of Chemical engineering school of Chemistry school of Civil engineering school of Computer science school of electronic, electrical and Computer engineering school of mathematics school of mechanical engineering school of metallurgy and materials school of Physics and astronomy 121 124 126 129
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social sciences
Birmingham Business school school of education 203 212
school of Government and society 221 school of social Policy Programmes in collaboration with other organisations How to find us The small print Index of research degrees and taught programmes General index Visit the University 236
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Pushing the boundaries of knowledge
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I am working with an experienced team in a challenging environment.
Alessandra Doctoral Researcher in Medical and Dental Sciences
the boundaries of knowledge
The doctoral research I am undertaking enables me to get involved in various fields within the medical area, to study the complex process of human ageing from different perspectives. As my PhD project is funded by the EU and has been developed in collaboration with several European laboratories, I am also fortunate enough to meet with other researchers from the other European countries working on similar projects. The first meeting was held in Munich and gave me the opportunity to present and discuss my data with the other students. This PhD will improve my CV and hopefully increase my future job opportunities.
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Why Birmingham?
PostGraduate study is a siGnifiCant Commitment and you need to Be sure that your Chosen uniVersity offers a hiGh-QuaLity aCademiC eXPerienCe in an enVironment Where you Can deVeLoP and ProsPer.
With over 13,000 postgraduate students at Birmingham, we are one of the most popular universities for postgraduate study in the uK. our extensive academic portfolio offers over 350 taught postgraduate programmes and a wealth of research opportunities for you to choose from. Given the breadth of research supervision available, we have an exceptional ability to take on ambitious research topics and postgraduates with interdisciplinary research interests are particularly welcome. Spirit of innovation Birmingham is a university of firsts. our university grew out of a radical vision for a new model of higher education in the uK. founded in 1900, Birmingham was englands first civic university, where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. that spirit of innovation continues through our groundbreaking research in areas ranging from cancer studies to sustainable energy: research that impacts on society and on peoples lives.
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our physicists have played a key role in finding the long sought-after higgs boson, making a significant breakthrough in our understanding of the fundamental laws that govern the universe.
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From revealing the structure of DNA to developing new treatments for heart disease and cancer, the University boasts eight Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and staff.
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our Centre for formulation engineering was awarded the Queens anniversary Prize for higher and further education in november 2011; perhaps the most prestigious honour that can be awarded to a uK university or college.
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We are a leading global university; from among the worlds many thousands of institutions, we are 67th in the Qs World university rankings
researchers at the university have successfully used a herpes vaccine to attack and kill cancer cells a leading development for cancer vaccines
research at Birmingham enabled the development of radar and the microwave oven sir Peter medawar, former Professor of Zoology, was awarded the 1960 nobel Prize in Physiology or medicine for his work, which has formed the basis of modern transplant surgery
in 1891, John henry Poynting was the first scientist to successfully calculate the mean density of the earth, which he performed at the university
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Birmingham has been chosen as the first of a unique chain of Cancer research uK centres in the country, because of its research and medical expertise
4,000 international students from 150 different countries make Birmingham one of the largest international student communities in the uK
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the university owns over 2.7 million books and periodicals including its special collection of over 80,000 pre-1850 books and 3 million manuscripts dating from 1471
the Barber institute of fine arts, located on campus, contains works by Botticelli, degas, monet, Van dyck, Picasso, matisse and rembrandt
at almost 100m, the university clock tower, known to students as old Joe, is the tallest freestanding clock tower in the world.
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Taught programme options
these ProGrammes are assessed By a ComBination of CourseWorK, eXamination and dissertation.
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master of arts (ma) master of science (msc) master of Laws (LLm) master of education (med) master of Business administration (mBa) Postgraduate diplomas and Certificates (PGdip, PGCert)
MA/MSc/LLM programmes these programmes are normally a year in duration and can be studied on a full- or part-time basis. for most masters programmes you need a good degree (usually a 2:1) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. MEd programmes the med qualification is restricted to qualified and experienced teachers but otherwise is similar in structure to ma programmes. Overseas students MBA programmes the Birmingham mBa is a suite of high-quality programmes in a variety of flexible formats. it can be studied as a 12-month intensive full-time programme; alternatively you can choose to study preliminary courses that can extend the programmes to 21 or 24 months. it can also be studied part-time over two to four years, delivered in intensive blocks. for international students who need additional support prior to their masters degree or who are looking for a two-year programme leading to a masters qualification, we offer pre-masters programmes in certain areas within social sciences. these are ideal courses if you need to develop your academic english and study skills in order to prepare for your masters-level study. Diploma/Certificate courses these courses are usually nine months in duration and can be studied on a full-time, part-time or modular basis. some programmes have additional requirements such as relevant work experience.
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Doctoral research study options
We offer a ranGe of doCtoraL researCh study oPtions. these are assessed By researCh aLone, With a hiGh LeVeL of researCh traininG.
Working closely with the support and guidance of a supervisor, you will produce a thesis, which at Phd level is a work of original scholarship worthy of publication in a learned journal. your thesis is usually required to be between 50,000 and 80,000 words depending on your subject area. most research degrees require the attainment of an honours degree (normally a first or upper second Class honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject awarded by an approved university. in some cases you will also need to have completed a masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. some programmes also require additional criteria such as relevant work experience. MA/MSc by Research our doctoral research programmes are:
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PhD by distance learning this innovative form of study is identical in nature to the standard Phd, the only difference being that supervisory sessions take place via audio and visual communication services such as skype or facetime, rather than in person.
this course enables you to pursue an individual programme of research in any field. it involves the investigation and evaluation of an approved research project and the presentation of a dissertation. the award comprises 180 credits. the programme lasts one year full-time or two years part-time. Doctor of Engineering (EngD) this programme, usually lasting four years, integrates research with taught postgraduate work comprising a maximum of 180 credits. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine (MD) these part-time programmes, usually lasting two years, may include taught postgraduate work comprising a maximum of 180 credits.
doctor of Philosophy (Phd) Phd by distance Learning ma/msc by research doctor of engineering (engd) doctor of dental surgery (dds) doctor of medicine (md)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) the Phd is normally a three-year (full-time) or six-year (part-time) research-only degree and may include the equivalent of up to 120 credits of research training spread over a notional 540 credits for the three years of the programme.
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Combined research and taught study options

ComBined ProGrammes Contain some tauGht eLements aLonGside traininG in researCh sKiLLs and methodoLoGy.
most combined programmes require a good first degree (usually at least a 2:1) or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject some also require additional criteria such as relevant work experience. our combined research and taught programmes are:
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD with Integrated Study) this four-year programme (also known as the new route Phd) combines the traditional research degree with a range of skills- and subject-focused taught modules comprising a maximum of 180 credits. Professional doctorates (ClinPsyd, forenPsyd, edd, engd, socscd, dPt) these programmes integrate taught postgraduate work and/or professional practice with research in a programme of 540 credits. you are assessed by written examinations, project reports and a dissertation or thesis, which collectively make an original contribution to knowledge that is worthy of publication. spread over a period of three years, programmes comprise research-related work and subject-focused taught courses.
master of research (mres) doctor of Philosophy (Phd with integrated study) Professional doctorates
MRes programmes these programmes are normally one year full-time in duration (two years part-time) and require the production of a final dissertation or thesis of between 15,000 and 20,000 words on a specific research topic. Providing a structured study programme offering a broad training, mres programmes are an ideal stepping stone to a Phd programme.
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I chose postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham due to the hugely positive experience I had here as an undergraduate. I was attracted to [my postgraduate] course as the halftaught, half-research structure would allow me to gain an interdisciplinary introduction to the main theories and developments in the field. [I could] also specialise in a particular area and gain the academic and personal skills necessary for a career in research.
Deborah, MRes Gender Studies
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Continuing professional development (CPD) and other ways to study

Whether you are LooKinG to deVeLoP sPeCiaLised sKiLLs and eXPertise to meet your Career needs, or you are an emPLoyer LooKinG to ProVide motiVatinG, WorK-reLated study oPPortunities for your staff, We haVe a fuLL ranGe of eXeCutiVe eduCation oPPortunities for estaBLished ProfessionaLs.
CPD courses We work with companies and organisations from a variety of sectors and industries, in the local region, nationally and internationally, to provide innovative yet practical skills development courses. We offer a range of study options that provide flexibility for employees and employers to meet real business and career needs. all our professional development courses are designed to reflect work-based practice, while also benefiting from the internationally significant research that is inherent in our strong academic knowledge base. many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and count towards CPd portfolios. Short open courses offered in a number of subject areas, short open courses provide you with the opportunity to network with other professionals in your discipline, in a dynamic learning environment made up of participants from a range of companies and organisations. they provide the opportunity to examine longer, advanced-level CPd possibilities and help you stay up to date with the current best practice in your profession. Bespoke programmes our bespoke programmes are tailored solutions to meet specific business needs for companies and organisations. Commissioned from across our wide-ranging CPd portfolio, the specific and specialised programmes are designed in partnership with the business client to ensure relevance and flexibility. Conversion courses these provide opportunities for those with existing higher education qualifications to gain advanced knowledge and skills in a new subject area or enable a change in career. routes available include qualifications in business, computer science, economics, education, human resources, law, marketing, and medical and health sciences. entry requirements vary but a good first degree in any subject will be sufficient; some science courses require a science-related qualification. Visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/pg for a full list of our conversion programmes. Distance learning/distance education if you are unable to study on campus we offer a range of programmes through distance learning (also referred to as distance education in some subject areas), which you can study providing you have regular access to a computer with internet connection. With most learning materials online, you will have access to our libraries along with a vast collection of e-resources. Programmes that have a distance learning option are highlighted in this prospectus; further information can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/pg
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Flexible PhD study options in some circumstances, more flexible modes of study for the degree of Phd may be available, such as jointly awarded Phds through univeritas 21, joint Phds with other institutions, dual Phds, and Phd by distance learning or split location. Changing direction upon completion of their undergraduate studies, some graduates realise that the career path that they once deemed perfect is no longer the way they want to go. We have a number of postgraduate opportunities for graduates where no prior knowledge of the subject area is expected. these include:
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msc Computer science msc health economics and health Policy msc international marketing msc marketing msc international Business msc human resource management msc human resource management (CiPd) ma social research msc international development programmes
Learn more see the CPd website for more information www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/cpd
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Learning at Birmingham
at BirminGham you WiLL reCeiVe an outstandinG LearninG eXPerienCe. your studies WiLL Be ChaLLenGinG and insPirationaL. as a BirminGham PostGraduate you are Part of an eLite aCademiC Community Where you WiLL Learn from and WorK aLonGside WorLd-LeadinG eXPerts.
Learning at Birmingham is a partnership that stimulates natural curiosity and enables your original ideas to flourish. your learning will be participative: a partnership of enquiry and interaction between yourself and your tutor this characterises our enquiry-based approach to learning. We want you to be challenged and will encourage you to think for yourself. What does this mean for our taught postgraduate students? as you progress through your taught degree programme, our enquiry-based learning approach will enable you to control your own learning and will encourage you to develop the qualities that employers are looking for in todays competitive graduate/ postgraduate employment sector: creativity, independence, teamworking, goal setting and problem solving. these skills will give you the tools to succeed in your future career. Postgraduate teaching at Birmingham Learning and teaching are interdependent and complementary experiences. results from our last (2011) Postgraduate taught experience survey revealed that our taught postgraduate students rate their learning experience at Birmingham very positively. the survey demonstrated that:
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What does this mean for our postgraduate research students? an enquiry-based research environment will enable you to hone your potential to undertake world-class research. Key to this environment is our model of postgraduate research (PGr) induction and supervision through which you will identify your research and training goals, take ownership of your own programme and develop skills geared to the achievement of research excellence. While facilitating your individual enquiry, we also encourage you to exchange ideas with different research and disciplinary traditions. in addition, you are offered the opportunity to explore, where possible and appropriate, collaborative and teamworking in a range of contexts.
over 9 in 10 postgraduate students surveyed rate the teaching and learning on their programme as good over 8 in 10 agree that staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching and their course is intellectually stimulating
three-quarters of those surveyed say the quality of teaching and learning has exceeded expectations
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The University of Birmingham surpassed all my expectations. Besides the academic knowledge gained, Birmingham is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city which lessened my homesickness... the calibre of lectures, the learning facilities, the type of students and city mean that the University of Birmingham provides the ultimate learning environment.
Sewela, MSc Strategic Marketing and Consulting
During my time at Birmingham I received research support and supervision from a caring, internationally renowned faculty with first-rate expertise in their field. I also benefited from being part of an equally dynamic postgraduate community.
Caroline, Doctoral Researcher, Department of English
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Facilities and resources
as a BirminGham PostGraduate you haVe easy aCCess to the materiaLs you need for WorLd-CLass researCh and study.
the university has the largest research support facilities in the West midlands, offering over 2.7 million books and periodicals and more than 16,000 electronic resources. many of our resources are of national significance, and all are fully available to doctoral researchers. they include:
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our special Collections and archives consisting of 120,000 pre-1850 books and 3 million manuscripts the mingana Collection of middle eastern manuscripts, the largest such collection after the Vatican and the Bibliothque nationale de france
the largest superconducting magnet for molecular imaging in the uK, housed in the universitys henry Wellcome Building
the shakespeare institute Library in stratford-upon-avon, which holds an internationally significant collection of books, manuscripts and archive material on the history and performance of renaissance drama
Learn more www.library.bham.ac.uk www.special-coll.bham.ac.uk
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What sets Birmingham apart from other universities is the breadth of treasures available to our students. We have been building our library collections for over 100 years across all our disciplines.
Diane Job, Director of Library Services
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our libraries are currently benefiting from a 1.8 million digital project. the project will ensure that more of our prestigious collections will be accessible to our students, making items easier to find. By tracking patterns of use, the project is intended to make the Library collection more responsive to your research and curriculum needs. the Barnes Library and main reception at the medical school have undergone a 2 million refurbishment, creating a single student-focused hub, bringing study spaces, library resources, student services and training facilities together into a single dynamic location.
Access where and when you need it as part of our annual satisfaction survey, our students told us that they wanted the library opening hours to reflect their working patterns; so, our main Library is now open until midnight during the week. if you do find yourself working a long day then our iLounge caf is the perfect place to recharge your energy levels with a drink or a snack. the Library houses a range of flexible learning and meeting spaces, from room for group work to quiet corners for individual study. Wherever you find yourself on campus, be it tucked away in a lecture theatre, under the trees in Chancellors Court in the summer, or wherever you choose to study, you will be able to log on to the student portal. this is your personalised gateway to the digital campus, providing access to email, news, online communities and eLibrary. this will give you access online to over 16,000 electronic periodicals, databases, websites and other resources to support your studies.
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We have a wide range of services designed to help you access and use these resources most effectively, including:
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electronic databases and journals on the eLibrary, available both on and off campus online library catalogue of printed collections one-to-one information clinics for doctoral researchers to support individual learning needs subject and database guides to help identify useful information sources skills guides to help you get the most out of your research a range of library services accessible by telephone or online
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New ways of learning
at BirminGham, We eXPeCt a Lot from our students, But We haVe Created and Continue to inVest in an aCademiC enVironment that WiLL heLP you suCCeed.
Research into action We offer a wide range of support services to enable doctoral researchers to develop their research into practical and marketable applications. our research and Commercial services team provides advice and assistance in the following areas:
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this not only means that we provide the facilities and opportunities for you to work whenever and however suits you, you will also benefit directly from learning technologies, including:
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WebCt Vista and the iVLe our virtual learning environments, which include online course content, programme materials, assessment and discussion boards.
our pioneering active Learning Classroom an innovative multi-level learning space which facilitates group work, class collaboration and shared learning. the room can accommodate five groups of students each with access to a 40 LCd screen and PC. the technology enables ideas to be developed in one group, and then shared, via the screens, with all of the others in the room for further development.
Project and bid development funding opportunities Compliance with research governance and ethics Contracting with third parties Working with business and industry
Learn more about all aspects of our research at www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/index.aspx
the high-performance research computing facility, BlueBear one of the most powerful computers in the uK, developed in partnership with iBm.
year on year, the university is redeveloping its learning spaces. most of our teaching rooms are now equipped with touch screen digital whiteboards as standard, allowing your lecturers to annotate and highlight presentations in real time. a number of our prime lecture theatres are equipped with high definition video projection for cinematic widescreen presentations.
Linking my academic work with the industry sector has given me a golden opportunity to get a head start in the industry by building networks and an understanding of its overall working structure.
Chia, Doctoral Researcher, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
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During my Masters degree I was trained in the use of a wide variety of digital archaeological prospection and processing techniques including geophysical survey, aerial and satellite remote sensing, spatial analysis, and three-dimensional visualisation. The personal and technological resources made available have provided me with an academic and vocational skill-set which I am confident will prove invaluable towards my progression into the professional world.
Jack, MA Landscape Archaeology, GIS and Virtual Environments
Innovative learning technologies To make our learning more interactive we are investing in innovative multi-touch learning technologies. Our pilot 2D and 3D touch tables allow several users to simultaneously access multiple images, scans, films, and texts. Using simple hand gestures, the detail of any piece of content can be expanded or contracted to observe details, uploaded or downloaded to handhelds, and passed about between users. So, a user could rotate a 3D scan of an ancient sculpture, see it from every angle, and flick it over to their friend to consider. Meanwhile, across the table you could be exploring 3D laser scans that the Universitys VISTA group has recently made of a villa in Pompeii. Noting a spot that has been highlighted on a kitchen wall, you could expand it to see a piece of graffiti that the scanners detected even though it is invisible to the naked eye. If your Latin is not up to scratch, you could touch the screen to get a translation of the graffiti and discover that it is a recipe scraped into the wall almost 2,000 years ago. Perhaps you might email it to yourself and try the dish out at home!
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Birmingham: solving tomorrows problems today

BirminGham is an internationaLLy PoWerfuL researCh-Led uniVersity and our aCademiC staff are enGaGed in a Wide ranGe of researCh ProJeCts that haVe Created a maJor PositiVe imPaCt aCross the GLoBe.
at Birmingham we have a tradition of innovation. for more than a century, our research has had a major impact on the city, the region and the world. our early research had a lasting impact on lives, culture, industry and society and our current research aspires to do the same. in the 20th century we pioneered transplant surgery, the use of microwaves and created artificial vitamin C. in the 21st century we continue to break new ground. from world-class research into cancer and global infection to the development of a new generation of fuels, a Cultural Learning hub and the Birmingham Policy Commissions, our academic expertise continues to address todays key national and global challenges. A commitment to research excellence at Birmingham our commitment to research is stronger than ever. We continue to appoint outstanding new talent in a wide range of our institute of advanced studies has been developed to bring together the brightest minds from across the institution, while the Birmingham fellows scheme is attracting the brightest and the best from around the world to develop their academic careers at Birmingham. this innovative scheme has so far appointed over 30 Birmingham fellows on a five-year appointment, allowing outstanding early career researchers with high potential the time to establish themselves as rounded academics who will go on to make a full and lasting contribution to research, teaching and academic citizenship. for more information, please email us at [email protected] disciplines, are supporting substantial new research programmes, and are building new national and international research collaborations.
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The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study the Guangzhou Cohort study is a collaborative research project between the universities of Birmingham and hong Kong and the Guangzhou occupational diseases Prevention and treatment Centre in China. this major study, which involved more than 20,000 people in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, has shown that exposure to passive smoking is putting many non-smokers at risk of developing chronic lung disease (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). the results, published in The Lancet, suggest that exposure to passive smoking could cause up to 1.9 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CoPd) among non-smokers across China. Kar-Keung Cheng, Professor of epidemiology at Birmingham, is a co-Principal investigator of the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort study and has longstanding interests in the impacts of smoking and obesity prevention. Professor Cheng is the lead researcher on health in the uK governments China task force chaired by the Chancellor of the exchequer.
Andrew, Doctoral Researcher in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences my research revolves around age-related macular degeneration, the largest single cause of vision loss in the western world. funded by the engineering and Physical sciences research Council, our work aims to provide a clinical tool for fast, cost-effective diagnostic screening of the elderly population. Working on an interdisciplinary project that incorporates staff from several departments in the university allows me to access both the academic expertise and research equipment that i need. i have presented my work nationally and internationally at conferences, and hope in the future that early diagnosis resulting from such research will enable early treatment and a reduction in or prevention of sight loss.
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Our research in action
We are ChanGinG the WorLd. We are BirminGham.
Research goes global the university has established new international partnerships in Brazil and China. in China (Guangzhou), we are working with the municipal government on a number of collaborative agreements and have three first-phase biomedical research projects underway. in Brazil, we are working in partnership with the university of nottingham to strengthen its academic links across the country.
Finding Higgs boson helps understand the Universe university of Birmingham physicists have played a key role in finding the long sought-after higgs boson. researchers from the atLas experiment at the Cern Large hadron Collider have confirmed that they have observed a new particle consistent with the higgs boson. these results mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of the fundamental laws that govern the universe. Birmingham group members are at the heart of the atLas higgs search, being involved in the data analysis and also building and operating the electronics, which ensure in microseconds that higgs candidates are kept from among the hundreds of trillions of collisions that have taken place so far.
the elusive higgs boson
Leading autism research the universitys expert research into improving support for people with autism is internationally recognised and Birmingham remains a champion of the call for increased investment into autism research. most recently, the schools of Psychology and education have pioneered a new community-oriented early assessment and intervention research model, designed to ensure effective intervention with children with autism and related developmental difficulties at an early age. our academics are also collaborating with colleagues in india, sharing their expertise in autism, and other special educational needs.
the university is pioneering early assessment of children with autism
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Bringing the regions rich heritage to life: digitally a unique new project to help businesses bring the regions cultural heritage to life through the use of new and exciting digital interactive technologies is being launched at the university of Birmingham. the 2.4 million erdf-funded digital heritage demonstrator project offers a host of tools that businesses can use to create digital ways to explore museum collections, enjoy art and culture or to learn about the heritage of West midlands. the potential uses for the technology include creating 3d rendering of objects in museum collections and developing interactive digital displays.
the innovative digital heritage hub
Groundbreaking bladder cancer research university of Birmingham experts continue to contribute to groundbreaking cancer research. a major bladder cancer trial led by the university has shown that adding two commonly used chemotherapy drugs to traditional radiotherapy can reduce the chance of a tumour coming back by a third. the success of the trial could mean fewer patients need their bladder removed and provides a viable alternative for frailer patients who are too weak for surgery.
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Profiling childhood MS university of Birmingham researchers have raised the profile of childhood multiple sclerosis (ms), a condition of the central nervous system. Working with Birmingham Childrens hospital, our researchers have found that the uK has the worlds highest reported national incidence of people who experience their first ms-like attack in childhood. the Birmingham researchers also discovered that the average age for the first ms-like symptom was ten years old, and that more girls than boys were affected in keeping with the diagnosis ratio that ms affects twice as many women as men. researchers hope these findings will help to raise the profile of childhood ms among health professionals, potentially leading to a quicker diagnosis and more tailored support for young people. a second long-term study will follow children into adulthood to ascertain which of them with an ms-like illness are more likely to develop ms, and how this debilitating illness develops.
the university is working to raise the profile of childhood multiple sclerosis
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the opportunities that will shape your future

Working alongside my studies has given me the opportunity to further develop my communication and interpersonal skills, and also expanded my professional contacts network.
I work part-time as a student demonstrator, assisting undergraduates during lectures and tutorial sessions, helping them to interpret information and assess assumptions critically when solving technical problems. I am also a postgraduate ambassador, where I lead campus tours to prospective students and answer any questions they have about life as a postgraduate at the University of Birmingham. I also help to staff the Doctoral Researcher Enquiry Service Centre by offering guidance on course content, assisting with the application process and providing student life mentoring to prospective doctoral researchers. These roles have not only significantly developed my technical and transferable skills, but have also sparked my interest to continue working in higher education. Fabricio Doctoral Researcher in Engineering and Physical Sciences
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seizing the opportunities
University Graduate School
the uniVersity Graduate sChooL suPPorts the PostGraduate researCh Community at the uniVersity. it aCts as the CentraL resourCe Point, GiVinG aCCess to a WeaLth of serViCes to suPPort you in your researCh, deVeLoP your sKiLLs, and PrePare you for suCCess in a ComPetitiVe GLoBaL JoB marKet.
What is the University Graduate School? the university Graduate school (uGs) challenges the old adage that postgraduate research is a lonely experience. it brings together all postgraduate researchers registered at the university, with a philosophy of supporting and promoting the postgraduate researcher community. in doing so, the uGs works on behalf of postgraduate researchers to ensure the best possible research and educational environment. from networking events and university inductions, to a comprehensive skills development programme, the uGs ensures that postgraduate researchers get the most out of their time at the university of Birmingham: both academically and personally. the aim is to ensure that our researchers are equipped to do the highest quality research during their time at Birmingham and to go on to rewarding and successful careers after their graduation. Welcome and induction the university Graduate school induction day in october will introduce you to the facilities available to postgraduate researchers and will outline how we can support you in your studies. We also run a dedicated welcome programme, including lunches and coffee mornings, where you can get to know other new postgraduate researchers in a friendly, informal setting. UGS events these events are open to all university of Birmingham postgraduate researchers: n Welcome week networking mornings n induction day n networking series n images of research exhibition n excellence in research awards n research Poster Conference Skills and training development the university Graduate school offers a dedicated postgraduate researcher training programme to help you become an effective researcher, develop your transferable skills and enhance your CV. Whether you need to prepare for a conference presentation, improve your writing skills or get to grips with project management skills, our extensive training programme has a course that can support you. additionally, our doctoral researcher essentials package provides an online guide to your first year as a Phd researcher. this can be a particularly valuable tool if you are starting your research degree in-year or completing your studies part-time.
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right from the outset..., the university Graduate school was on hand with information about the large variety of courses, workshops and events available for postgraduate researchers at the university of Birmingham...
Fabricio, PhD Chemical Engineering
Postgraduate community as part of our postgraduate community you have the chance to participate in and contribute to the organisation of university-wide events such as the annual research Poster Conference and images of research Competition. these events celebrate the achievements of Birminghams postgraduate researcher community, giving you a chance to meet other researchers and promote the exciting research that is taking place at the university. the university Graduate school also works closely with colleges to support postgraduate-led development opportunities; ensuring funding is available for postgraduate-led initiatives such as online journals, postgraduate forums and training workshops. Learn more through our website, university Graduate school blog, twitter feed and rss news feed we are able to tell you about upcoming events and important news from around the researcher community keeping you up to date with everything on offer. www.graduateschool.bham.ac.uk www.twitter.com/uoBGradschool Training courses it and research skills development training is offered to all postgraduate researchers. Courses offered include: n time management n Viva Preparation n overcoming Procrastination n speed reading n Poster design many courses are delivered online so you can learn at your own pace and at a time that suits your schedule.
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The Guild your students union

rePresentinG oVer 28,000 students, the GuiLd of students is BirminGhams reCoGnised students union. With a ranGe of serViCes on offer and oPPortunities to meet neW PeoPLe and BuiLd a netWorK of ContaCts, the GuiLd is at the heart of uniVersity Life.
as a student you will automatically be a member of the Guild. the Guild represents you and brings students together on issues you care about to create positive change and achieve equality for and within its membership. the Guild is based in one of the largest students union buildings in the country, offering places to eat, shops, and bars. hosting social events, debates, and theatrical and musical productions, the Guild provides the ideal place to relax and socialise. Get involved the Guild provides a range of opportunities for you to get fully involved in university life. With over 200 active student groups and societies to choose from, covering interests from art and astronomy to walking or wine appreciation, there really is something to suit everyone. in addition, there are over 250 different ways for you to volunteer during your time at Birmingham, including opportunities with student-led projects and numerous external charities and voluntary organisations. Representing you the Guild is dedicated to ensuring that you have the best experience here at Birmingham. students are at the heart of the decision-making process and there are a number of opportunities for you to be involved and have your say. Campaigning the Guild runs campaigns throughout the year to enable students to raise awareness of the issues that matter to them. the Guild is also a member of the national union of students (nus) a federation of uK students unions that represents over 5 million students. Guild Council the Guild Council is the democratic voice of students. By getting involved in the Council and other forums you can highlight issues affecting students and make changes in the Guild and university community. the Guild officer Group the Guild officer Group comprises sabbatical and nonsabbatical officers, elected by students every year to provide democratic leadership to the Guild. Postgraduate and mature students officer the Postgraduate and mature students officer is an elected member of the Guild officer Group, and represents the views of their fellow students as well as offering support to individuals. the Postgraduate and mature students association, chaired by the Guild officer, provides an additional forum to discuss any issues and represent the needs of our postgraduate community.
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Worklink from september 2012 students will be able to use the universitys own internal recruitment agency, Worklink, to access a wide range of jobs based on campus. Based in the Guild of students and working alongside Job Zone, Worklink will provide you with access to all on-campus student casual work vacancies. youll find a range of opportunities to fit your experiences and skills set, will be able to build on your own employability skills, and have the ability to earn money while you study.
i have worked as a student representative for my school, my college and the Guild, championing student opinions to the university. not only have these roles greatly increased my social circle, they have also broadened my future career options thanks to the variety of new skills i have gained.
Andrew, Doctoral Researcher, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
student representation scheme the student representation scheme is a partnership between the Guild of students and the university. each school elects a student representative to act as the voice of Birminghams large postgraduate population. Providing support and guidance the Guild offers a range of support services. they include: advice and representation Centre (arC) the arC offers free, impartial and confidential information, advice and representation on a wide range of issues to all students. it specialises in five main areas:
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Job Zone our on-campus Job Zone offers expert guidance, advice and assistance in finding part-time and temporary employment. student mentor scheme the student mentor scheme provides advice and guidance to all students living in university accommodation. the scheme can help with a range of issues, including financial matters, accommodation-related issues, your academic studies, and your general wellbeing during your time at Birmingham. fully trained mentors and professional support staff are available to assist you and can be accessed by phone, email or in person. Learn more for more information on the university of Birmingham Guild of students www.guildofstudents.com www.facebook.com/guildofstudents www.twitter.com/Guildofstudents
academic (extenuating circumstances, plagiarism, complaints, and primary appeals) debt and finance (funding, managing your money and debt) employment immigration house (hunting, contract checks, deposits, and rights and responsibilities)
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emPLoyers eXPeCt PostGraduates to haVe a ranGe of sKiLLs that eXCeed their suBJeCt KnoWLedGe. our Careers and emPLoyaBiLity Centre offers a ranGe of sKiLLs traininG Courses and suPPort serViCes that are desiGned for PostGraduates LooKinG to find their niChe in the JoB marKet.
in an increasingly competitive employment market, you need access to opportunities and resources to develop your employability and help you plan the next step in your career. our specialist careers advisors offer one-to-one advice to help you plan your career, explore employment areas, research further study options, review your CV, complete application forms and prepare for interviews. you have access to a range of events including careers fairs, employer presentations, careers talks and skills workshops. Blue-chip companies such as accenture, american express, Corus, deloitte, Procter & Gamble and unilever are regular participants with a strong commitment to recruiting from Birmingham. in addition we can offer bespoke training sessions, which can help you to improve your interview skills and help with job applications. your global career international students have full access to all Careers and employability Centre services and facilities. there is also a range of specialist services provided for international students who want advice on working in the uK after graduation, and dedicated advice for students who would like to consider a career overseas. our strong links with major recruiters enable us to maintain a large bank of vacancies that are notified directly to us and appear on our website. We will help you identify where relevant vacancies are advertised and, where appropriate, how best to make speculative applications. throughout the year, the Careers and employability Centre arranges a wide range of employer events and activities on campus. these include an employer presentation programme, the enterprise skills series, finance, Consultancy and Professional services fair and a range of college-specific events. Meet the employers in the last year, over 200 employers from sectors such as industry and commerce, law, finance, science, engineering, technology and the public sector have visited our campus to give presentations, attend careers fairs or deliver skills workshops.
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my time at Birmingham has shaped my ambition for the future by giving me more motivation, to want to do something with my life and to want to progress. Life after university looks promising for me, as after completing my course i am planning to work for a multinational industrial company as an occupational health specialist.
Ola, Masters in Occupational Health
We have hired some fantastic Birmingham graduates and postgraduates in the past, and believe that they have the experience and intelligence to understand the challenges of working with Procter & Gamble.
Graduate Recruitment Manager Procter & Gamble
Shaping the entrepreneurs of the future if you are interested in setting up your own business or social enterprise, our enterprise and innovation team provide specialist advice, support and guidance to give you the confidence to develop your ideas. you will have access to training and mentoring to help you shape your plans. the team offer a range of programmes and services designed to support you; from assisting business start-ups to running competitions, which allow you to discover your own entrepreneurial talents.
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Your wellbeing support when you need it

naturaLLy, We hoPe that eVerythinG Goes smoothLy With your Life WhiLe you are studyinG With us. if there are times When you need a LittLe heLP, you WiLL find We haVe a stronG adViCe and suPPort netWorK in PLaCe.
Supporting each other

to help you settle into your new home, if you are in a university residence, you will be allocated a trained student mentor who will visit you every week or two to offer you support and useful welfare information. mentors are also available on-call from 6.00pm8.00am during term-time. Your wellbeing Both our Counselling and Wellbeing services offer a proactive service to help you develop skills to manage emotional, psychological and practical problems that may prevent you from engaging fully in the academic and social opportunities available at the university. the services, based at 3 elms road, are staffed by professional counsellors and wellbeing advisors who provide expert individual, group or online contact.
Looking after your children if you are juggling your studies with the care of young children, we provide two day nurseries situated close to the heart of campus offering a high standard of care and experience. Both are open five days a week for 51 weeks of the year, with opening times to fit around your academic life. Visit www.nursery.bham.ac.uk for full details. Support from the Guild of Students the Guilds advice and representation Centre (arC) is a professional, student advice service, helping you with common problems such as financial, academic, housing, and immigration issues that you may face during your time at the university. you can either drop into the centre for a chat in a safe, relaxed environment or contact the arC through its online service, where professional advisors can respond to individual queries or concerns. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/support
Respecting your faith st francis hall, the university chaplaincy, offers a place where students of all faiths, or those interested in world religions, can meet for worship, an informal chat in the oasis Lounge, or to see a chaplain for spiritual or religious advice and pastoral counselling. We have Christian, Jewish, muslim, hindu and Buddhist chaplains and, in addition, many student-led faith groups and societies.
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Theres a clear connection between the skills I was able to develop as a result of the support I received at Birmingham and the extent to which I am able to enjoy developing them even further within my chosen profession.
Dr Teresa Murjas, Doctoral Researcher in Drama and Theatre Arts (graduated 2002), now Lecturer in Theatre, University of Reading
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Support if you have a disability if you have a disability, including specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, our disability and Learning support services can help you get the maximum benefit from university life. We positively encourage you to tell us if you have a disability so that we can support you and ensure that you have the best possible experience while you are with us. our professional team is available to guide you through the application process, providing specific learning support and equipment during your studies, and offering help and information to ensure that you receive the financial support to which you are entitled. for students with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia or psychosis, support is available from the mental health advisory service. While we continually improve accessibility to our campus for people with mobility problems, the estate covers a significant area and includes a number of hills. a detailed mobility map is available to download at www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/ directions although we encourage you to visit us and experience it for yourself. Learn more tel: +44 (0)121 414 5130, email: [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/support
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as someone who recently relocated to the uK i am particularly aware of the practical problems international students face during the months prior to the start of their programme. i know very well that even the smallest problem might seem insolvable when planning to move abroad. i was lucky enough to get help and encouragement from the university and friends. i myself now work as a postgraduate mentor sharing my experiences and helping new students to settle at the university.
Galateia, Doctoral Researcher, Department of English
Support for international students as an international student you will receive excellent support at Birmingham. you will have access to a free, confidential advice and information service specifically tailored to the needs of international students and their families. the international students advisory service (isas) provides advice on immigration, employment, bringing dependants to the uK, possible sources of funding, academic and personal matters, and a range of practical advice on living in the uK. We have many successful years experience of welcoming international students to Birmingham and we are here to help you from the time you apply for your student visa and are planning your journey, through to your time as a student at the university. our website contains useful information about day-to-day life including details about registering with a doctor, opening a bank account, isas contact details and much more. isas also co-ordinates activities and events for international students that provide exciting and interesting opportunities to learn about life in the uK and at Birmingham. these activities can also introduce you to new cultures from among the 140 nationalities on campus, and help you to develop and improve your knowledge and use of the english language. in addition to the support available from isas, the international students officer in the Guild represents the interests of international students across the university, and our english for international students unit (eisu) can offer english language support before you arrive and throughout your time at Birmingham. Learn more international students advisory service tel: +44 (0)121 414 8464, email: [email protected] www.studenthelp.bham.ac.uk english for international students unit www.eisu.bham.ac.uk
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A global university
CuLturaL diVersity and a GLoBaL PersPeCtiVe are at the heart of the eduCationaL eXPerienCe at BirminGham. We reCoGnise the need to Be internationaL in our outLooK and this is refLeCted in aLL areas of our WorK.
We are founder members of the russell Group, an association of 24 major research-led universities which accounts for more than 60% of uK universities research grant and contract income. We have a range of initiatives designed to ensure that Birmingham graduates have a global perspective and benefit from an international experience.
Study abroad there are opportunities for masters and Phd students from universities abroad to spend a term or year at the university of Birmingham, as well as opportunities for our own Phd students to study abroad. incoming students often come to the university from an
A global vision our international plan helps ensure that our global perspective informs teaching, research and business partnerships across Birmingham. our academic community is international in outlook and strong collaboration with leading researchers overseas ensures that their global perspective can enrich the learning experience of our students. moreover, we continue to extend our research, business and learning networks through partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. Universitas 21 We are a member of universitas 21, an international network of universities that enables global research collaboration and facilitates opportunities for our research students to spend time at some of the most prestigious universities worldwide, including institutions such as the university of melbourne, mcGill, uBC, Korea university and Lund university. incoming students from these universities add diversity to Birminghams student body, providing cultural insights and experience both at home and overseas.
exchange partner university or via the fee-paying study abroad programme. if a suitable supervisor is available then students can undertake research towards their Phd and live on campus alongside Birmingham Phd students. incoming students have full access to all facilities. outgoing students, subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor at the host university, are able to select from a wide range of partner universities all over the world, including in the usa, Canada, australia, new Zealand, China, Japan, Korea, singapore, hong Kong, and throughout Latin america and europe. for further information on these opportunities, please see www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/study-abroad.aspx
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the university has a permanent presence in China (Guangzhou, Beijing and shanghai), india (delhi), Brazil (santa Caterina) and the united states (Chicago). We are also the first uK university to have a dedicated presence in the political centre of the european union, Brussels, creating opportunities for students and staff to research and study overseas.
Guy, University of Birmingham U21 PhD Studentship this grant provided me with travel and accommodation funds that allowed me to work in hong Kong for two months. the work i completed answered key questions in the sport and exercise sciences. the opportunity to work under the supervision of one of the biggest names in my field, Professor richard masters, broadened my mind significantly.
Tawfeeq, PhD Marketing and Strategic Management (20082011), from Saudi Arabia i left my home country with two things: enthusiasm and determination to achieve what i planned for and i found full support from all academic tutors and the university staff. they became my second family. i was a full-time student at Birmingham Business school (BBs). i commenced the Phd programme after graduating in 2008. People at the research office are very simply, i found exactly what i needed at BBs and was proud to be a student at one of the most well known universities locally and globally. i have persuaded people from my country to enrol at the university of Birmingham. supportive, helpful and friendly and keep research students updated with all events that might be of interest.
Lilia, PhD in Chemical Engineering, 200912, from Mexico i was looking for research in fuel cells and hydrogen production; i found that the university of Birmingham is running one of the most successful projects in this subject, so i decided to apply immediately! during the application process i had a lot of support from staff and lecturers; im very thankful for this. Leaving home for the uK was the most exciting experience of my life! sometimes i miss home, but when i come to my office and look at my friends, i realise that this is my new home! i really like the way that supervisors and colleagues stimulate students to learn more and more. you can easily discover your skills and develop new ones by attending courses, seminars, networks or meetings.
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Welcoming international students
We haVe a thriVinG PostGraduate Community, ComPrisinG students from oVer 150 Countries. the diVerse BaCKGround of our students and aCademiCs ensures that your study inCorPorates the Latest theories from around the WorLd.
Based at the heart of the country in the centre of the uK, with outstanding teaching and research capabilities, it is easy to see why so many international students choose to study with us. Birmingham is home to one of the largest multicultural communities outside London and its central location makes it an excellent base for travel, either within the uK or beyond. We provide you with a strong network of support, from your first enquiry through to graduation. Advice before you arrive our international relations staff frequently travel overseas to meet and advise students interested in studying in the uK. We attend exhibitions, events, and work with a network of overseas representatives who can provide you with advice and guidance on your application. We also have dedicated officers based in China, Brazil, india and nigeria. see our country-specific pages on our website for more information www.birmingham.ac.uk/ international/students/country/index.aspx to find out when we are visiting your country, please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/meet/index.aspx in addition to in-country support from international relations staff, the international students advisory service (isas) provides: comprehensive pre-arrival support which guides students through the visa process; information for students bringing their dependants with them; preparation for coming to and for study in the uK; airport collection booking, and information about activities in the first semester. staff in isas are delighted to help and support you coming to the uK and look forward to meeting you when you arrive.isas will also send you emails that will help you start to plan for coming to the uK and much more. finance the university of Birmingham offers a wide variety of scholarships. the isas website has information on sources of funding and scholarships and isas can provide advice in the case of financial difficulty. immigration advice and services isas offers immigration advice and information relating to specific immigration categories including Visitors, student Visitors, students, student dependents, eea nationals, non-eea family members and certain employment categories. for a full list of the immigration advice and services offered by isas advisors please see the isas website. isas is the only university department allowed to give immigration advice. Bringing your family to the uK isas provides support if youre applying for visas for your family members and also provides information to assist families upon their arrival, for example about housing, schools, etc. the comprehensive isas guide Bringing your family to the UK covers areas such as childcare, healthcare, education and working in the uK, and can be downloaded from the isas website. isas staff are happy to answer any questions you have. Support while you are here isas has many years experience working with international students. it understands their worries, concerns, needs and expectations and, as a result, provides professional advice and services to meet them. support starts with pre-arrival information and continues throughout your studies supporting with general issues and specialising in immigration, finance and family concerns. isas offers an email advisory service, a walk-in guidance service in its reception and confidential one-to-one appointments with an advisor.
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The University of Birmingham has one of the largest international student communities in the UK.
the university of Birmingham is a large university where you will find a wide diversity of people from different cultures and you will not feel homesick. in addition, the universitys international relations team eases any difficulty that international students might face.
Dr Mohamed Samir El-Robh, Doctoral Researcher in Biosciences (graduated 2002), now Associate Professor at King Saud University
Working in the uK if your visa permits it, and if you would like the experience of working in the uK during your time here, isas offers information on working in the uK and about the various work schemes currently available for international students following graduation.
an opportunity for you to meet new people and see different places in the uK. isas also arranges monthly coach trips to cities and places of interest around the uK, advertised in a monthly newsletter.
Postal address Living in the uK isas provides support to help you settle into Birmingham and university life; including guidance on how to open a bank account, registering with a doctor and the police and details about local shops. more detailed information can also be found on the isas website. Learn more Personal and academic support some students may need to discuss personal problems that are affecting their studies or their stay in the uK. if this happens to you, you should firstly discuss problems regarding your studies with your personal/welfare tutor or supervisor. alternatively, isas advisors are also available to listen, give you information or refer to more appropriate support areas in the university. social activities and development in order to help new international students settle into life at Birmingham, isas runs a five-day orientation programme called Welcome international, held in september. the dedicated week begins with an airport collection service and includes providing you with information about social activities on campus, how you can book on to them and start to meet uK students and make friends during your first weeks in Birmingham. this will help you settle into life at Birmingham. isas works with the Guild of students, accommodation services, the Chaplaincy and other key areas to plan and organise social activities throughout the year, which are available to all students. When you arrive you can sign up to our information link and we will keep you informed of activities. We would encourage you to sign up for as many events as possible, as it will be Learn more english for international students unit (eisu) tel: +44 (0)121 414 5697 fax: +44 (0)121 414 3600 www.eisu.bham.ac.uk english language courses if your offer is conditional on english language proficiency, satisfactorily completing one of our pre-sessional english courses will mean you do not need to take or retake ieLts or toefL. these courses are delivered by the english for international students unit (eisu), who offer high quality courses in a friendly, welcoming and supportive study environment. eisu offers a range of academic programmes focused on improving your academic english, strengthening your skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as developing your study skills. they also offer specialist preparatory business courses. international students advisory service (isas) tel: +44 (0)121 414 8464 fax: +44 (0)121 414 3850 www.as.bham.ac.uk/studentlife/international/index.shtml international students advisory service (isas) division of student support and development 1st floor, C Block, aston Webb Building university of Birmingham, edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2tt united Kingdom
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A relationship for life
the eXPerienCes you haVe at uniVersity, aLonG With the friends you maKe, WiLL Last a Lifetime.
Being a member of our 169,000-strong alumni community gives you even more, ensuring that the benefits of studying at Birmingham extend way beyond your postgraduate studies. Join us and make sure you keep in touch. The Development and Alumni Relations Office as a graduate or alumnus of the university, you automatically become part of a worldwide community that brings benefits such as careers support, exclusive discounts, and regular communications. Current and former students are welcome to keep in touch through our social media sites. We have a Linkedin group (search for university of Birmingham alumni and friends), facebook page (university of Birmingham alumni) and twitter feed (@birminghamalum). the development and alumni relations office also runs highly successful networking events for those of you working in the same profession to get together and gain further support and advice. hundreds of our alumni remain actively involved with the university after leaving and volunteer by offering invaluable professional
support and advice, from guest lectures and mentoring to providing work experience placements. many former students also choose to support the universitys Circles of influence fundraising campaign. this innovative campaign aims to raise 160 million to help change lives at Birmingham and internationally, from fighting cancer in africa to funding scholarships or providing new facilities on campus such as the proposed sports centre and new university library. for details see www.birmingham.ac.uk/circlesofinfluence The Careers and Employability Centre you can continue to access resources and support to help you further your career for one year after graduation. the Careers and employability Centre (CeC) provide workshops, careers advice, and training. the university also runs an extensive range of professional development programmes. Learn more development and alumni relations office www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni
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Ive lived, learned and gathered a wealth of experiences at Birmingham that have helped me to realise my passions and to discover where my true talents lie.
Holly, PhD English Literature
The year I spent in Birmingham was the happiest year in my life. Besides the knowledge and experience, I made some great friendships there, some of which will last forever.
Yunwa, MSc Marketing, 2007
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Immersing yourself in the experience
immerse
yourself in the Birmingham experience
Being given the opportunity to travel to Boston, Brussels and Berlin with the University was a mind-blowing experience.
During my time at Birmingham I have been involved in several activities, but representing the University at the Harvard Modern National United Nations debate in Boston was probably the most amazing experience. I had to compete against many students to secure a place on the eightmember delegation that represented the University and being involved was a great personal and professional experience through which I made a lot of new friends. The experience has helped me to grow, not only academically but also as an individual as it taught me to look at life differently and I now understand the workings of the United Nations even better. It has motivated me to know that I can take even greater leaps and bounds, and that this is just the beginning of bigger things to come. Im also a member of the AfricanCaribbean Society where we conduct events to preserve our cultural heritage and to get to know other people from our ethnic background. It doesnt matter where your interests lie; there are lots of opportunities at the University for you to get involved. Sonia Masters in Public Administration
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A town within a city
Life at BirminGham offers you the Best of Both WorLds a PeaCefuL, thriVinG CamPus Community on the doorsteP of one of euroPes most dynamiC and CuLturaLLy diVerse Cities.
studying in the shadow of striking architecture on a 250-acre green and leafy site, youll be inspired to get the most out of your time here. We invest around 1 million a week to ensure our campus offers not only historic architecture but also great facilities designed to give you the best experience.
the university hosts the latest nuclear magnetic resonance technology, including the uKs only 900 mhz spectrometer and cryogenic probes within the henry Wellcome Building for Biomolecular nmr spectroscopy.
Continuing to invest in your future the campus offers a safe, friendly environment with all the amenities of a small town with the added benefit of a full-time security team. youll find shops, bars, cafs, banks, sports facilities and a train station, all within easy reach. an award-winning art gallery, a concert hall, a botanical garden and a museum are among the cultural attractions that make it a place to enjoy. At a glance We lead the field in many of the emerging disciplines of the 21st century such as hydrogen vehicle technology, nanotechnology, gene therapy, robotics and the use of virtual reality in archaeology. some of our research facility highlights include:
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our campus is a constant work in progress. We are investing 175 million in key developments including a new sports centre and a new library, to join our new music building. the prestigious Bramall music Building was completed in 2012 and provides a state-of-the-art 450-seat concert hall and the most flexible performance space at a uK university. the plans for the sports centre include a 50-metre swimming pool alongside sports halls and training facilities. the proposed library development will provide outstanding resources for a new generation of students and researchers, as well as an open access cultural hub for the university and the city, with services available to the public. the new library forms part of the green heart of the campus and will embrace new and emerging technologies for an enhanced user experience along with a cultural gateway that will allow us to showcase our cultural collections.
a purpose-built robotics laboratory space contains a suite of robot research platforms including a B21r, three other mobile platforms, three stereo heads, and a pair of robot manipulators. the laboratory is part of a major new initiative focusing on research in computational neuroscience and cognitive robotics.
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The University is in a unique position. A campus university, with everything you could ever need within easy walking distance, and in a beautiful environment and yet only ten minutes to the second largest city in the country.
Mark, Healthcare Leadership and Management
The new Bramall Music Building
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The city on your doorstep
BirminGham has Been transformed into one of euroPes most eXCitinG Cities. it is more than someWhere to study; it is someWhere to BuiLd a suCCessfuL future.
When you choose to study at Birmingham, youll be minutes away from a confident, modern commercial centre. the city is home to the largest financial services and creative sectors outside London and a thriving business community that offers you a wealth of career opportunities.
vegetables; while for a real treat you could visit the mailbox, a unique development which brings together designer fashion and lifestyle shops, luxury apartments, hotels and an array of restaurants and caf bars. the Jewellery Quarter is home to Birminghams historic jewellery
away from your studies, the city provides you with the perfect backdrop to relax. alongside restaurants and bars, Birmingham is a hive of live entertainment, from mainstream contemporary acts at the o2 academy and national indoor arena for music, to the Glee Club for comedy. the city also boasts one of europes finest concert halls, symphony hall, home to the City of Birmingham symphony orchestra. the hippodrome theatre is home to the Birmingham royal Ballet. the city centre has three other theatres and a number of cinemas, including star City, an entertainment complex featuring 24 screens with the latest asian and mainstream films under one roof. for shopping you are spoilt for choice with the iconic Bullring being one of europes largest city centre shopping areas. Birmingham also has four bustling indoor and outdoor markets selling everything from vintage clothes to fresh fruit and
trade, and the area still boasts more than 400 shops to enjoy: the perfect place to pick up a unique piece at a bargain price. The surrounding area if you want a break from city living, some of englands most beautiful countryside is within easy reach. the severn Valley, the malvern hills, ironbridge Gorge (a unesCo world heritage site) and the picturesque Cotswolds villages are all ideal destinations for a day trip. nearby stratford-upon-avon, Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle and the Black Country Living museum are rich in historical interest. Canals and waterways thread their way through the region, offering a relaxing way to explore its natural landscapes. there is something for everyone in Birmingham and you will get a warm welcome in one of the most culturally diverse cities in Britain.
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offering a vast range of international cuisine Birmingham was the first city to be awarded National City of Sport status and hosts top level football, cricket, tennis and golf
This is a great place to live. Birmingham is the best of both worlds. It is well known for being a vibrant city, but less well known for being on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
David, Doctoral Researcher in Ancient History and Archaeology
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Culture on your doorstep
there are feW uniVersities With suCh a WeaLth of CuLture on their CamPus. ours is aLiVe With fine art, renoWned CoLLeCtions and PerformanCe.
yet there is more youll discover exceptional rare books and archives and many different teaching and research collections, as well as an internationally reputed concert hall that opened in 2012. in and around this we have a vibrant cultural scene led by our students including concerts, student theatre, dance, gigs at the Guild, volunteering and exhibitions for everyone to get involved with. the collections are here to be savoured and treasured. But the huge range of objects on campus from old master paintings to historic physics instruments also play a crucial role in our research and teaching. some collections are housed within academic departments for this reason. all our students have the opportunity to use these unique collections during their studies. We also run an active volunteer programme involving students from all walks of university life. the projects that students develop provide valuable work experience for anyone interested in developing a career in the museums and heritage sector. Be part of culture on campus Culture on campus is here for every student to enjoy and experience whether your passion is music, art, antiquities or zoology.
there are plenty of opportunities for taking part in theatre, music and dance as part of your leisure time. We are proud to have three orchestras, a number of choirs and a huge range of student ensembles, including a brass band, wind band and jazz orchestra. the Guild of students offers you the chance to be involved in music theatre, drama, Latin dance, chamber music, hip-hop or circus skills, through its vast range of clubs and societies. the wide range of cultural events at Birmingham includes concerts by both professional and student performers, not only on campus, but also in major venues in the city. the university boasts a unique alliance with the BBC in the form of the drama Village, located on our selly oak campus, forging links and opportunities for you to develop your skills via this partnership. there is also the chance to be involved with cultural events within the city, such as artsfest and flatpack festival, showcasing the arts within Birmingham. to find out more about the collections visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/collections
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Cultural intern scheme

following a successful pilot project in 2011 to offer five paid intern placements at leading cultural organisations, including the City of Birmingham symphony orchestra (CBso), Birmingham royal Ballet and Birmingham museum and art Gallery, 2012 sees the introduction of five additional placements at more leading companies including the BBC. the scheme is open to recent graduates and provides an opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills for those looking to develop a career in the cultural sector. this is just one initiative in the universitys rapidly expanding cultural partnership programme.
i applied for the internship at Birmingham museum and art Gallery because i am particularly interested in a career in museums and galleries. the internship was a fantastic experience that i hugely enjoyed. i was given a lot of responsibility in the museum and it set me up fantastically for the future as i now work at the The Church at Varengeville, Claude monet gallery as an exhibition officer.
Katie, MA History of Art
the future
Culture at Birmingham is constantly evolving. the new Bramall music auditorium opened in 2012 and
Community day at Winterbourne house
now provides a splendid new home for our department of music and a concert hall on campus. We are also investing in facilities to improve access to collections. our collection of historic manuscripts (special Collections) recently moved to a new state-of-the-art home in the Cadbury research Library in muirhead tower to make them more accessible. in 2011 we also launched our Blue Plaque trail, which allows you to visit sites of artistic and scientific importance around our campus. Birmingham is also pioneering research that will make our wealth of cultural artefacts available digitally. a team from the university is creating 3d digital versions of the superb eton myers collection of egyptian antiquities. a similar project is also underway to create a digital library of the universitys mingana Collection of middle eastern manuscripts. our academics are collaborating with the heritage and creative industry sectors to broaden the appeal and scope of cultural learning. the heritage and Cultural Learning hub harnesses leading technologies to enhance the ways in which we learn and interact with the past.
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Sport
sPort taKes Centre staGe at BirminGham not onLy on the PLayinG fieLds But as an imPortant Part of our aCademiC PortfoLio.
Birmingham has been a consistent top three competitor in British universities and Colleges sport for over 15 years, reflecting the quality and dedication of our sports teams, clubs, and the professional staff who support them. We are internationally recognised for our academic excellence in sports science, coaching and psychology. We undertake outstanding research in sport, exercise and movement across a diverse range of academic disciplines from physical education and dance to sports psychology. our school of sport and exercise sciences focuses on global health problems like obesity and diabetes as well as training and nutrition for elite sport. We are also world leaders in researching new methods of sports coaching and education with research partners including the Professional Golfers association (PGa) and the football association (fa). this outstanding research also ensures that our teaching remains cutting edge.
simon Phelan high Jump Bronze
sporting fun! Photography: Tom Flathers
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Birmingham the best training base

the fastest people on the planet chose Birmingham to complete their preparations for the London olympics. team Jamaica, including world champion sprinters usain Bolt and yohan Blake, rated Birmingham as their best pre-olympic training base to-date.
Birmingham has helped nurture its own olympians

Birmingham has helped nurture its own olympians. nine alumni and one current student were selected to represent team GB at the 2012 olympics and Paralympics in London. they were: hannah england 1500m; Louise hazel heptathlon; dean miller athletics; Lora turnham Cycling; James fair hockey; naomi folkard archery; tom hall-Butcher Wheelchair fencing; Pamela relph and Lindsey maguire rowing, and dave Webb marathon (dave unfortunately had to pull out due to injury in the last week before the Games).
Jamaican track and field team training prior to 2012 olympics
Facilities our campus-based facilities include: n fully-equipped fitness suite with extensive free weights area n three multi-purpose sports halls n 25-metre swimming pool n seven squash courts (three glass-backed) n Gymnastics centre n dojo (martial arts) room n athletics track n a range of pitches, including water-based, 3G synthetic pitches, and rubber crumb pitches n specialised human Performance Lab offering training assistance, nutritional advice and performance monitoring additionally, off campus, the raymond Priestley Centre in the Lake district provides the opportunity to try a host of outdoor activities including sailing, windsurfing, mountaineering, rock climbing, kayaking and canoeing. We also have a boathouse in Worcester where the rowing club trains on the river severn.
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investing in sport
artists impression of the new sports facility
Get involved at Birmingham sport is for all, from elite performance to general fitness and wellbeing.
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over 2,500 athletes across 50 sports represent the university and uK in regional, national and international competitions. our active Lifestyle programme of fitness classes is one of the largest of its kind in the uK and offers such a huge variety of aerobic, toning, holistic and dance classes that youll be spoilt for choice! active Lifestyle gives everybody an opportunity to get involved in exercise in a fun and friendly environment. Classes are available to suit all levels so you can try something new or develop existing skills.
the university has recently announced the single biggest investment of its type in new sporting facilities in higher education in the uK, including the citys first 50-metre swimming pool, that will help a new generation of students achieve their sporting potential.
Elite sport We support our student athletes to ensure they achieve personal and team successes at Birmingham. our athletes achieve in the classroom while their sports performance is supported by exposure to the latest coaching and training principles in nutrition, psychology, physiology and sports medicine. Louise hazel, who won gold in the Commonwealth Games heptathlon, was a recent sports scholar. our current scholars include GB hockey star susie Gilbert and GB cyclist elle hopkins.
our award-winning thrive team also offer free lifestyle assessments and advice on how to get fit and healthy the right way.
if you prefer to enjoy your sport from the sidelines, events like the annual american football XpLosion and the ivy League athletics meeting attract more than 3,000 spectators.
Birmingham is also a city packed with world-class sport from Premier League football to international athletics, cricket and elite tennis; so you can enjoy great sport whatever your passion.
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Accommodation
Whether you are LooKinG for uniVersity aCCommodation or rented ProPerty in the PriVate seCtor at a reasonaBLe PriCe, our aCCommodation serViCes team Can heLP you find the riGht PLaCe.
university accommodation for postgraduates is located at the Vale Village, Pritchatts Park Village, metchley hall and mansion Brook all within walking distance of the main campus. international students who are new to Birmingham are guaranteed a place in accommodation, subject to certain terms and conditions go to www.birmingham.ac.uk/ accommodation for further information. Pritchatts Park Village
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Postgraduate students may be assigned to our aitken accommodation, offering flats with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities for groups of between six and nine students. in addition we have accommodation at mason offering en suite rooms with shared kitchen facilities for groups of five or six students. We also have studios and apartments in shackleton building and top floor modern apartments in mason accommodation. Metchley Hall
residences just ten minutes walk from the main campus a social centre that creates a sense of community facilities such as meeting rooms, licensed bar, games room and launderette Limited on-site car parking is available
Pritchatts Park comprises accommodation for postgraduate and undergraduate students within walking distance of the university, close to local amenities and excellent travel links to the city centre. Pritchatts road accommodation offers modern purpose-built studio apartments offering independent living. all studios are fitted to a high standard and fully equipped with everything you need. The Vale Village
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this is a purpose-built modern complex offering a variety of studios located in harborne. all studios are fitted to a high standard and fully equipped with everything you need all within walking distance of the university. Mansion Brook a modern, purpose-built complex that offers a variety of studios located in selly oak. all studios are fitted to a high standard and fully equipped with everything you need. the university is within walking distance and the complex has outstanding transport links to the city centre.
residences just 20 minutes walk from the main campus a social centre that creates a sense of community
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Living in one of our accommodation sites means youll benefit from no hidden costs because the price includes all your bills, including internet access and basic contents insurance. Weve taken the best of student accommodation and created a new kind of living experience, designed with you in mind. Privately owned purpose-built student accommodation in order to supplement our stock of university-owned accommodation, we enter into agreements with third party providers. these providers work very closely with the university to ensure that the cost and range of facilities and support provided is similar to what you would receive if living in university accommodation. the accommodation services team, based in the LiVinG shop in university Centre will manage your application and allocation but you will receive your offer of accommodation, which will include a contract from the private provider. a uK guarantor may be needed for these types of accommodation. Accommodation for international students We guarantee a place in accommodation to all international students who are new to Birmingham, as we understand the importance of securing suitable accommodation, particularly when you are getting used to an unfamiliar environment and meeting new people. this guarantee is subject to the following conditions:
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you must have firmly accepted the offer of a course you must have submitted an online application for accommodation by 31 July 2013 the accommodation available includes rooms in self-catered flats and studio apartments, all of which are located within easy reach of the main campus. We do our best to allocate you to your first choice of accommodation but some places are more popular than others, and we cannot always guarantee that you will get your first choice. however, we will work with you to make sure that you get accommodation that suits you. you must be applying for single accommodation (the university also has a limited supply of accommodation for students wishing to bring their families to Birmingham but this cannot be provided on a guaranteed basis)
you agree to remain in your university accommodation for the full term of your contract
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i live in a university-owned house that is reserved solely for postgraduate students. if you are new to the university then this type of accommodation is an excellent means by which to meet fellow students and make friends. i found my accommodation through www.birminghamstudentpad.co.uk Both university-owned and private sector accommodation is advertised on this website. it is a great resource because all landlords have been checked for their reliability and quality of accommodation. so you wont need to be scared of ending up with an awful landlord or sub-standard room. i definitely recommend using this website to all students who are new to the city.
Lisa, Doctoral Researcher in Medieval Studies
should you have any difficulties with your private sector accommodation at any time during your time with us, you can contact the accommodation services team in LiVinG, university Centre for help and advice. your accommodation information will be sent to you by email as part of your offer pack. What it costs university accommodation fees for postgraduate students start from 4,650 for self-catered accommodation, which includes bills such as gas, electricity and water. for a single room in a shared house in the private sector, you should expect to pay approximately 6070 per week (bills extra). for students with families, a three-bedroom house can be rented for approximately 500750 per calendar month.
Private sector accommodation if you prefer not to live in university accommodation, our accommodation services team in LiVinG, will help you find something suitable in the private sector. there is a wide range of accommodation available in the local area, including single flats, shared flats, houses for different sized groups, properties for families and lodgings with a residential landlord. our team can provide:
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Prices given for the private sector exclude gas, electricity and telephone bills, which will cost approximately 90 per month per student/adult household member. you would also be required to pay one months rent in advance and a deposit equivalent to one months rent before moving into the house. information about accommodation will be sent to you with your offer. Learn more further details on all the accommodation available and an online application form can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/accommodation or follow us on: facebook www.facebook.com/birminghamaccommodation twitter www.twitter.com/livingatbham
an online search service to provide you with a comprehensive and up-to-date database of private sector properties see www.birminghamstudentpad.co.uk
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essential information
Tuition fees
We Want you to Be ComPLeteLy aWare of your finanCiaL Commitment Before BeCominG a student at BirminGham. this seCtion ProVides you With information on tuition fees and other Costs inVoLVed in PostGraduate study.
the university charges an annual tuition fee. this covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of students. fees are payable when you register for your programme. When you accept the offer of a place, you are also accepting responsibility for the payment of your tuition fees, even if you are sponsored or in receipt of an award and the sponsor fails to pay. it is therefore very important that you have sufficient funds available to you. unfortunately, if you fail to pay the fees, you will not be permitted to continue your studies. the standard annual tuition fees for 201213 are listed in the table opposite. individual programmes may charge a different fee from that quoted. Where this is the case it is made clear in the individual programme description in this prospectus and online at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/pg
the annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session, which usually runs from october to the end of september the following year. for doctoral research programmes that begin and/or end mid-session, fees are normally charged on a pro rata basis according to the number of months studied within a session. for example, if you are on a 15-month research programme beginning in october 2013, you pay the annual tuition fee in the 201314 session, and a further three-twelfths of the tuition fee for 201415 from october to december. Payment methods you may pay your fees in full prior to or upon registration. alternatively, you may make monthly or termly instalment payments using the university direct debit scheme from a uK bank account. Where the instalments total more than 4,000, there is a 3% non-refundable administration fee. for more information on the payment options available, please visit www.payments.bham.ac.uk
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Postgraduate tuition fees the fees below are for 201213 as more up-to-date charges were not available at the time of going to print (august 2012). Please check with the school or department for the latest fees information before applying. UK and EU students taught full-time Part-time Overseas students* taught Band a (Clinical) Band B (Laboratory) Band C (intermediate) Band d (Class) n/a 16,200 14,490 12,750 research 27,510 15,150 12,930 11,730 4,950 2,475 research 3,828 1,914
you are also expected to meet the costs of printing and binding your thesis in accordance with university requirements. this might be in the region of 300 for a doctoral degree. remember that tuition fees do not cover living costs such as accommodation, living expenses and the cost of books and (for some programmes) equipment. International students the fees you pay depend on whether you are classed as an overseas student for fees purposes. the criteria for definition are set by the British government. in general terms, overseas fees are charged to students who do not have a relevant connection with the united Kingdom and islands. you have a relevant connection if:
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Research fees also apply to combined research and taught programmes unless otherwise indicated. *Some courses do not fit these classifications. Confirmation of your course fee will be provided with your offer letter. Your first-year fee will remain constant with no inflationary increase (for normal duration of programme), except for foundation and clinical rates.
you have not been resident in the uK and islands during any part of that three-year period wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education, and
you have no time limit or other restrictions on your stay in the uK
uK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis. Other costs some departments may levy a bench or extra fee in addition to the tuition fee. you will be notified of any additional fee with your offer of admission. doctoral research students who choose or are required to register beyond the minimum period required for their degree, pay the full tuition fee for that period. if your normal period of registration has ended but you have yet to submit your thesis, you are liable to pay a continuation fee (180 in 201213).
the regulations state that the university may not charge overseas fees to excepted students. excepted students meet one or more of the following definitions:
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Concerned about your fee status? if you are concerned about your fee status at the time of application you can request a fee status Questionnaire from the Postgraduate admissions office.
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Sources of finance
there are many Ways to finanCe your PostGraduate study. here We taKe you throuGh Whats aVaiLaBLe to heLP you Lessen the Burden on your finanCes.
sources of finance available to postgraduate students include grants, scholarships and studentships from research councils, government departments, business and industry, and charities. you should be aware, however, that competition for these awards will be intense.
Research councils there are seven grant-awarding research councils covering a range of academic disciplines, awarded to those studying masters, mres or Phd programmes. Competition for research council funding is fierce as the awards
Loans a popular means of funding postgraduate study is by taking out a loan. there are a number of loans available, typically with a repayment programme that does not take effect until after graduation. international students need to apply to their country of origin for educational loans. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/postgraduate/index.aspx www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/dr/loans-charities.aspx Statutory funding mandatory funding is only available for uK postgraduates in the following study areas:
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provide cover for both fees and maintenance (though applicants from eu countries other than the uK are only eligible to apply for assistance with fees). for more information contact the universitys research student administration officer for studentships on +44 (0)121 414 2898 or email [email protected] Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/dr/research-council.aspx www.rcuk.ac.uk Charities some charities, trusts and foundations offer funds to students who are undertaking particular routes of study and research. a list of organisations offering funding can be found in The Grants Register, published annually by Palgrave macmillan and available from www.palgrave.com/home Copies are also available at the university Careers and employability Centre and the main Library.
teaching social work nursing (taught programmes)
Learn more www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
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University scholarships We have a number of scholarships available to students, covering both research and taught programmes. Based on academic performance, the awards can be used to assist with tuition fees and in some cases may contribute towards living costs. Competition is intense and the number available varies from year to year. for more details visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/postgraduate/scholarships Earning while you learn Graduate teaching assistantships research students are eligible to apply for teaching assistantships, which enable you to undertake a certain amount of teaching on undergraduate programmes. they provide a welcome additional source of income while also broadening your academic experience. you can get details of the assistantships when you speak to the named contact about your research. Part-time employment the Job Zone, based in the Guild of students, can help you find part-time employment. hundreds of vacancies are advertised online at www.guildofstudents.com/jobzone Postgraduate students are very welcome to drop in and discuss their employment needs. the student mentor scheme provides a limited number of places for postgraduate students to provide help and support to other students in university accommodation. student mentors live in the residences, thus providing guaranteed accommodation alongside paid work. for more information visit www.guildofstudents.com/studentmentors Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/dr/earning.aspx
The Job Zone, based in the Guild of Students, can help you find part-time employment.
The Access to Learning Fund (ALF) aLf is a non-repayable, discretionary fund provided by the government in order to assist uK students experiencing financial difficulties. aLf awards range from 1003,500. all applications are means-tested and are not guaranteed to be successful. Postgraduate students applying to the aLf need to demonstrate that they have made realistic provision for the funding of their studies through loans, scholarships and sponsorships before commencing their course. further details can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/support/moneyadvice/alf.aspx more detailed information on funding opportunities for postgraduate students can be obtained from our booklet Sources of Finance 2013: A Guide for Postgraduate Students. to obtain a copy please contact: the distribution Centre 1012 Castle road Kings norton Business Centre Birmingham B30 3hZ tel: +44(0)121 414 6331 email: [email protected] www.distribution.bham.ac.uk
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Making your application
to aPPLy for admission to a PostGraduate ProGramme at BirminGham, PLease aPPLy onLine Via the aPProPriate Course finder PaGe at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/index.aspx
if it is not possible for you to apply online, you can request a paper application in exceptional circumstances by emailing: [email protected] When to apply most taught and combined research and taught programmes start in late september, and you will be informed if the start date of your chosen programme is different. start dates for doctoral research programmes can be at the beginning of any month apart from July and august. in general, there are no closing dates for applications to taught programmes or research degrees but you are advised to apply by the end of June for programmes starting in the autumn term. this is because many of our programmes receive more applications than there are places available. international applicants should also allow time to obtain a visa. if you are seeking financial support from a research council you should contact our research student administration officer for details of deadlines via +44 (0)121 414 2898; [email protected]
Finding a potential supervisor(s) and identifying your research area (doctoral research only) you should ensure that the department to which you are applying is able to offer appropriate supervisory support in your relevant research area. Before submitting an application to the university, you will need to identify potential supervisors in your desired field of research and contact them directly about your research proposal. here are some tips for finding a prospective supervisor at Birmingham:
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Browse the online course finder research degrees aZ which identifies research leads by subject area www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/pg
Browse our school web pages most schools provide a list of research active staff and their research interests on their website school pages also include instructions on how to approach potential supervisors follow these guidelines when making a research proposal
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Before applying for a Phd at Birmingham, i contacted the doctoral researcher enquiry service (dres) because i was worried about fees and funding. a current Phd student who works in dres answered my queries, providing me with plenty of additional and useful information about postgraduate studies. his detailed messages, along with my current supervisors determination and competence, helped me to make up my mind and encouraged me to accept the universitys offer.
Rebeca, Doctoral Researcher, Medieval English Literature
Research proposals depending on the programme you choose you may need to submit a research proposal. if you are applying for research degrees in the College of engineering and Physical sciences or the College of Life and environmental sciences, where students join an existing research group, we need to know:
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ensure your qualifications meet our entry requirements see www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/pg/requirements ensure you have sufficient funds to finance your studies see www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/postgraduate/index.aspx
your research interests (but do not require a detailed proposal) Which areas of the College you would like to work in the names of one or more potential supervisors Applicant portal When first applying to the university, you will be required to set up a username and password before completing the application. upon submitting your application, an applicant portal will be created which will allow you to track the progress of your application, submit any additional documents, view your offer letter, accept your offer, and access information relating to your offer. Supporting documents
all other subject disciplines require a research proposal detailing your own original idea. the proposal should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words and specify the subject of the proposed research, the body of ideas or theory that will be used, the aim and objectives and the methodological approach to be adopted. some combined research and taught programmes also require a research proposal.
When you complete the online application form, you will have the opportunity at the end of your application to upload your supporting documents. this will vary depending on which programme you have applied for and how you have responded to some of the application questions. usually the following documents are required:
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Personal statement approximately one side of a4 in length, explaining why you are interested in studying on your chosen programme
english Language Certificate if english is not your first language and you have already taken a test research proposal (if appropriate) see previous page and departmental entries for further information and to find out whether a research proposal is required as part of the application
General entry requirements entrance requirements vary for each academic school or department in the university. full entry requirements for each programme can be found online at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/pg/
some programmes may require additional information to be submitted (for example, CV or written sample of work) but this will be stated at the end of the application form
About the documents all documents must be in english or have a certified translation. scanned or photocopied transcripts should have an original certification stamp and be certified by a notary, an organisation such as the British Council, your institution or a university of Birmingham overseas representative in your country. details of our overseas representatives can be found on our country specific information pages www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/ students/country/index.aspx all students are required to bring their original qualification documents with them to the university.
for entry to all programmes you need: Entry requirements for international students We accept a wide range of qualifications from across the world. We are happy to provide individual guidance if you are unsure
whether your particular qualifications meet our entrance requirements contact the international relations office for more information. specific information on qualifications from your country can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/ international/students/country/index.aspx
Sending your supporting documents if you apply using the paper application form, please include, where possible, your supporting documents with the application.
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to show that you are suitably qualified to submit official transcripts of your qualifications translated into english and showing the subjects and grades obtained to satisfy the universitys english language requirements
Where to send supporting documents: the admissions office aston Webb Building university of Birmingham edgbaston Birmingham B15 2tt
English language requirements in order to gain full benefit from your studies, you need to demonstrate that you have a high level of written and spoken english. for full information about english language requirements, please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/ entry-requirements.aspx
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Please note: entry on to many programmes is highly competitive; consequently we also consider the skills, attributes, motivation and potential for success of an individual when deciding whether to make an offer. after we have received your application you may, if you live in the uK, be invited for an interview or to visit us to discuss your application. The application process all applications for postgraduate study are processed through our central admissions office and forwarded to the programme selectors in the relevant department for consideration. the admissions office will inform you of our decision via your applicant portal, which will be one of the following:
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as a condition of an offer of a place you may be required to achieve a particular result in your current studies, undertake a preliminary period of study consisting of selected academic work or technical training, or provide evidence of english language proficiency. non-eea international students will need to consider certain immigration requirements when accepting their offer and when preparing for their student visa application. for further advice see www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/index.aspx Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) this is a process by which the university gives credit for learning achieved by an individual before entry to a programme of study:
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Previously assessed and certificated this learning may have been previously assessed and certificated by an education provider, in which case it is known as prior certificated learning
acquired outside formal systems it may also have been acquired outside formal education and training systems (for example, through work experience) and is therefore known as prior experiential learning
Your offer if you are made an offer of a place it will be subject to the terms and conditions of the university. these terms and conditions will be included with the offer and relate to a range of issues, for example the fees payable or what the university will do should a research supervisor unexpectedly become unavailable.
if you feel that you have sufficient qualifications and/or experience to give you partial exemption from a programme of study at Birmingham, you are welcome to make a claim for aPL. Please note, however, that you must first make a separate application for admission via the central admissions office for more details about aPL see www.admissions.bham.ac.uk/apl
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I really enjoyed studying History of Art at Birmingham. It was an excellent experience and I found the tutors were brilliant and the course was absolutely fascinating.
The biggest challenge was the Exhibition Module, although it really set me up for the future. This part of the MA saw a small group of postgraduates put on an exhibition at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. It was a lot of work and it was very new for us, as no one had put on an exhibition before. The department and the gallery were really supportive and helped us through the process so that we came out of it with a fantastic experience, which enabled me to get further internships and confirmed to me that I wanted a career in museums and galleries. Thanks to my experiences in the Department of the History of Art, I have been able to successfully launch my career at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Birmingham really has set me up for success in the future. Katie MA History of Art
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Birmingham Law School

For over 80 years Birmingham Law School has made a major contribution to teaching and scholarship. Our academics are leaders in their fields and the authors of many key works used by practitioners today. Birmingham Law School is regularly ranked amongst the top Law Schools in the UK and our research has been ranked seventh in the country for world-leading and international excellence in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. These results underline the Schools strength across the legal curriculum, the top-class teaching we provide, and the extent of our contribution to policy making and our understanding of the modern world. Facilities The School occupies a prime location in one of the Universitys original redbrick buildings in the centre of the Edgbaston campus, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our staff and approximately 1,000 students are housed over three floors of the Law Building, which incorporates the prestigious Harding Law Library. We have a postgraduate common room, while access to computer facilities is provided in a dedicated postgraduate workroom. The building offers wireless internet access throughout. We also hold seminars on, and offer training in, the development and use of research skills. All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Entry requirements Candidates for our research degrees are normally expected to have obtained a first- or upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent in Law; although applications from candidates without these qualifications will be considered. For our taught Masters programmes, applicants should have a good Honours degree in Law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination (GDL), or a corresponding level of achievement in the case of applicants from other jurisdictions. See also General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the Law School. English language requirements If your first language is not English you must provide an English language qualification. Please see page 68. Duration of programmes

Postgraduate study As well as providing supervision for each project from an experienced member of staff, the School cultivates a friendly and supportive environment for its community of students. We regard doctoral researchers and other postgraduate students as playing an important part in maintaining and strengthening the research traditions of the School, and we are committed to increasing the number of such students and the range of the research that they are undertaking.
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MJur/LLM 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time LLB for Graduates 2 years
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Scholarships and studentships We offer a number of postgraduate teaching assistantships to students who enrol on our research degree programmes: recipients teach up to 75 hours of small group teaching per year on our LLB programmes. The Taught LLM programmes have a range of scholarships each year. Other scholarships may be available. Please see our website at www.birmingham.ac.uk/law for further information.
Commercial Law LLM This programme develops expertise in a range of English commercial law subjects. Optional modules include: Commercial Conflict of Laws; Company Law; English Law of International Sale of Goods; Financing of International Trade; Health and Safety at Work Law; Marine Insurance, and Maritime Law. Criminal Law LLM
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This programme provides a holistic analysis of the criminal process through an analysis of the law, its philosophical underpinnings and its operation in practice. The modules available include: Criminal Law and Medicine; European Human Rights Law; Health and Safety at Work Law; International Criminal Law; Public International Law; Restorative Justice, and Theory of Criminal Law. Health, Bioethics and Law LLM (subject to approval) This programme will provide students with the opportunity to study issues and developments concerning health, healthcare, ethics and law, and the inter-relations between these fields. The programme is ideally suited to Law graduates wishing to specialise in health care law in practice and also to people working in the legal professions and health and social care practitioners. FT PT
Taught Masters programmes

Birminghams LLM programmes have been designed to allow in-depth analysis of important legal topics. Modules are all 20 credits in length to enable students to develop significant expertise which will enhance their career prospects. The LLM programme has six taught modules and a dissertation of 15,000 words; the latter to be submitted at the end of the year of study. Full module information and the latest course details, along with videos about our programmes is available online at www.birmingham.ac.uk/llm
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International Commercial Law LLM FT PT LLM (General) and skills without limiting yourself to a single branch of law. Modules available include all of those available on the other LLM programmes plus modules such as Advanced Political and Legal Theory. For all of the LLM programmes contact: The LLM Programme Secretary +44 (0)121 414 6290; [email protected] International Law: Crime, Justice and Human Rights LLM This programme is ideally suited to those students wishing to specialise in international law. The School has a leading reputation for excellence in its research and teaching in this area and the modules available on the LLM in International Law draw on these strengths. Optional modules include: European Criminal Law, European Human Rights Law, Human Rights and Criminal Justice, International Human Rights Law, Law of International Organisations, International and European Legal Responses to Terrorism, Public International Law, Theory of Criminal Law, and Transnational Criminal Law.

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LLB for Graduates This two-year programme allows non-law graduates to gain a full Law degree. It is popular with both UK and international students. The LLB for Graduates provides:
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International Law, Ethics and Politics MA (subject to approval) This programme introduces you to the issues around law, global ethics and political theory, with particular emphasis
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on international human rights law and European law. Choosing from a wide range of optional modules, you will be able to apply your knowledge to a number of problems such as poverty reduction; international trade; war and terrorism; climate change; and democracy. Dissertation and non-dissertation routes are available, and the programme also includes a placement module, which is assessed by a 6,000-word report. Contact: Professor Tom Sorell [email protected]
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Law PhD/MPhil/MJur FT PT DL The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirmed our excellent reputation for doctrinal, empirical and theoretical research, particularly in the fields of commercial law, criminal law, criminal justice, judicial administration, European law, public law, human rights, international law, private law, restitution, conflicts of law, international economic law, comparative law, health and social welfare, socio-legal studies and legal theory. Many of our research students have obtained academic careers in the top law schools in the country. For a full list of the research interests of our academic staff and areas which we may be able to offer research supervision in, please see our staff profiles at www.birmingham.ac.uk/law
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Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity

The Institute focuses its research in the areas of:

Postgraduate study We encourage you to attend conferences on subjects related to your research interests (financial support is available for research students expenses), and to participate in our lively interdisciplinary seminar series (some of which are run by our postgraduates). We enable advanced research students to broaden their skills through appropriate training in teaching skills and, where possible, through offering the chance to gain experience in teaching. In addition, our annual postgraduate colloquia provide training in oral presentation skills and the professional dissemination of research within an interdisciplinary environment. If you wish to apply for a research programme (PhD and MA by Research/MRes), we recommend that you contact potential supervisors in advance of applying. We welcome telephone or Skype conversations where face-to-face interview is impractical. Duration of programmes

Classics (including reception studies) Ancient History (including Egypt and the Ancient Near East) Archaeology (British, Classical, European, landscape and environmental) Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern East Mediterranean history and culture (including Modern Greek and Balkan studies) Heritage Management (including building conservation) Virtual and digital technologies
Facilities All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. We have an outstanding research collection in the University Library, with strong holdings in periodicals and other scholarly publications, including those in relevant European languages, and subscriptions to all major online databases and e-resources. Our students have access to the IAA Museum, which holds some 1,700 artefacts, mainly from classical antiquity. We benefit from access to the Barber Institutes collection of Roman and Byzantine coins one of the largest in the world and we host the Eton Myres collection of Egyptian antiquities. If your interests are in late antiquity, the medieval Balkans or modern Greece, your research will be supported by the excellent specialist library housed in the IAAs Whitting Room. We have dedicated environmental archaeology laboratories, and benefit from the facilities of the renowned Ironbridge Institute, a world centre for Heritage Management and Historic Environment Conservation run jointly by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and the University; situated in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site in Shropshire.
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 4 years modular MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA by distance learning 24 months part-time Certificate by distance learning 1 year part-time Diploma 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time Certificate 9 months part-time
Entry requirements We admit students for research training or professional training programmes with a good first degree (or appropriate professional experience) in a related subject. If you wish to pursue a research programme, you will need a sufficient background in your chosen field and we can offer additional training through our range of MRes programmes as appropriate. See also General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68).
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and explores the possibilities and limitations of each. The study of subjects such as archaeology, art history, gender or the history of a period offer opportunities for applying multidisciplinary approaches to your chosen dissertation topic. Classics This takes Herodotuss extraordinary travelogue/history of the interaction between Greeks and Persians, as a way of exploring Mediterranean identity, and assessing the literary and stylistic features of one of the most influential and controversial Classical authors.
Fees and funding For current fee information, please visit the online prospectus. Starting dates Most programmes start in September 2013. PhD study may also start at alternative dates; please contact the IAA Director of Postgraduate Programmes [email protected] or your potential supervisor to discuss whether different start dates can be accommodated.
Classical Archaeology This studies approaches to the archaeology of Greece from prehistory to the Roman period and opens up contemporary developments in the theory and practice of archaeology. Egyptology This explores the key period from 1100200 BCE, covering the dramatic shifts in power and ideology as Pharaonic Egypt clashed with Persia, with Alexander the Great, and finally came into contact with the new superpower: Rome.
Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/iaa
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European Archaeology This explores the complex societies of the Iron Age and Roman and early medieval periods in temperate Europe, 1000BCAD1000, and their interaction with the state societies and empires of the Mediterranean world. Key themes include state formation, elite society, cultural and political change, trade and urbanism.
Antiquity MA with pathways
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This innovative programme offers a choice of eight pathways; the pathway chosen will define the title of the MA awarded. The pathways cover the full range of subjects associated with study of the ancient world and offer intensive preparation for further and interdisciplinary research. You receive professional skills training and the chance to enrich and develop your understanding of the societies of the ancient world. You take an exciting range of taught modules and a research a topic of your own choice for a 15,000-word dissertation. Pathways available are:

Late Antiquity This pathway explores the transformation of the Roman World in the period AD300700. It examines major debates about the period tackling historical, textual, archaeological and art historical material. These debates will be examined through case studies focusing on the city as a venue for change and continuity and as an arena for political, social and religious display and competition.
Ancient History This pathway focuses on the concept of the individual in history, exploring what personality and individual consciousness might have represented through the study of a range of literary and historical texts, primarily focusing on the first century BCE onwards.
Roman History and Archaeology The cities of the Roman world provide a touchstone for tackling the material, cultural and historical traces of one of the worlds greatest empires. Case studies focus on the interdisciplinary study of textual and archaeological evidence.
Byzantine Studies This provides the methodologies essential to the study of Byzantium through source materials such as images, documents, historical narratives, coins, seals or inscriptions
Contact: Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity Director of Postgraduate Studies [email protected]
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Medieval Studies (Byzantine Studies pathway) MA FT PT Heritage Management MA/Certificate by distance learning FT PT DL This programme provides advanced vocational qualifications in heritage management for those seeking qualifications in this sector. It equips you with the skills needed for museums work, conservation and regeneration, the management of historic buildings and landscapes, and cultural tourism. This programme mirrors the on-campus programme, including five modules and a one-week study school in each year; to gain a certificate you study three of these modules. MA students will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Historic Environment Conservation MA/Diploma Heritage Management programmes Our Heritage Management programmes are taught at the Ironbridge Institute, run jointly by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and the University, and draw on the experience of one of the largest independent museums in Britain. They provide advanced vocational qualifications in heritage management for those who wish to enter this sector. They equip you with the skills needed for museums work, conservation and regeneration, the management of historic buildings and landscapes, and cultural tourism. These programmes have proved successful in providing both entry qualifications and continued professional development in these fields. They have a strong reputation in the sector and are linked where appropriate to the relevant National Occupational Standard for Archaeology. For further information about our Heritage Management programmes contact Mrs Janice Fletcher [email protected] Heritage Management MA/Diploma FT Heritage and Identity MA/Diploma/Certificate by distance learning PT DL Heritage is the key to identity. Whilst most heritage programmes focus on built or buried remains, our programme looks at the idea that heritage is much more than a solid building, but groups of people and communities. It will let you explore the complex ways in which heritage actively contributes to the construction of identities in societies, providing an idea of heritage and identity across different continents and cultures. To gain a Certificate, you study three core modules; at the end of the first year you will be invited to attend a five-day study tour, which is not assessed, where you will examine the issues raised in your studies. To gain a Diploma, you study three core modules plus three optional modules, while MA students complete six modules plus a 15,000-word dissertation. This programme is appropriate for people working or planning to work in conservation and recording agencies, museums, tourism, environmental education, archaeology and landscape design and planning. You will study an introductory module, Understanding Heritage, followed by four core modules, and attend a one-week residential study school. MA students will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. This programme has a strong practical element and is delivered through a series of weekend workshops throughout the year. Two compulsory modules: Management and Project Design, and Basic Concepts in Conservation, cover key skills such as the ethics and philosophy of conservation, the legislative background, project management and the financing of conservation projects. You also select six optional practical conservation workshops from a choice of ten that provide a detailed introduction to conservation techniques and approaches. MA students will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. PT This programme offers an excellent chance to study the Middle Ages at an advanced level. It offers you the chance to study a discipline-specific pathway whilst gaining interdisciplinary skills, providing you with a solid grounding for your further studies or future career. Our collective expertise is very wide, covering the whole medieval period from c.300 to c.1500, and all the countries of western Europe, Scandinavia, China and of the eastern Mediterranean. You will study three core modules and three optional modules, then complete the programme with a 15,000-word dissertation. The other MA Medieval Studies pathways can be found on pages 79, 88 and 95.
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Archaeology programmes For further information about our Archaeology programmes contact the Director of Postgraduate Programmes +44 (0)121 414 5497; [email protected]
Landscape Archaeology MA This will allow you to develop a thorough knowledge of current approaches to the investigation and interpretation of past landscapes. This pathway is ideal for research preparation and as a basis for career development in archaeology and heritage.
Professional Archaeology and Heritage MA This pathway provides you with advanced training in professional archaeology and related heritage professions as a basis for developing a career in archaeology or preparing for doctoral research. This programme is suitable for both existing practitioners and new students.
Archaeology MA/MSc/Diploma/Certificate with pathways Our Masters, Diploma and Certificate programmes in Archaeology offer a choice of four dedicated pathways in Cultural Archaeology, Landscape Archaeology, Environmental Archaeology and Professional Archaeology and Heritage. The pathway chosen defines the title of the qualification awarded. These programmes give you unique opportunities to pursue your own interests in an innovative environment, and to build the precise skill-set and knowledge base you need to support both future research and professional aspirations in archaeology and related heritage sectors. You take an exciting range of taught modules and, if youre completing an MA or MSc, produce a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your own choice. Pathways available are:
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Landscape Archaeology, GIS and Virtual Environments MA/Diploma by distance learning This two-year distance learning programme gives you a thorough knowledge of current approaches to the archaeological investigation and interpretation of past landscapes. This programme is ideal if you require a foundation for further research or a vocational qualification. You will study four core modules on landscape archaeology, GIS, spatial analysis, and field survey. In addition, you will choose two optional modules from a range of topics including virtual environments, geophysical survey, Holocene landscapes and material culture studies. MA students will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Medieval Studies (Medieval Archaeology pathway) MA FT PT This programme offers an excellent chance to study the Middle Ages at an advanced level. It offers you the chance to study a discipline-specific pathway whilst gaining interdisciplinary skills, providing you with a solid grounding for your further studies or future career. Our collective expertise is very wide, covering the whole medieval period from c.300 to c.1500, and all the countries of western Europe, Scandinavia, China and of the eastern Mediterranean. You will study three core modules and three optional modules, then complete the programme with a 15,000-word dissertation. The other MA Medieval Studies pathways can be found on pages 78, 88 and 95. PT DL
Cultural Archaeology MA This focuses on cultural interpretation in archaeology, both in relation to specific cultures or periods and current research themes, with opportunities to specialise in British and European prehistory, Mediterranean archaeology, and medieval Europe. It is an ideal foundation for doctoral research in all fields of cultural archaeology, as well as training in practical and research skills for careers in archaeology and heritage.
Environmental Archaeology MSc The will equip you with a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of environmental archaeology, the reconstruction of past landscapes and archaeological approaches to understanding and managing future environmental change. This pathway offers specific training for careers in environmental archaeology and management, and preparation for doctoral research.
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Professional and Applied Archaeology MA/Diploma by distance learning PT DL This two-year distance learning programme provides intensive training in professional archaeology for both existing practitioners and students aiming to develop a career in archaeology. You will study four core modules on professional archaeological practice, project planning and management and field survey. In addition, you will choose two optional modules from a range of topics including geophysical survey, virtual environments, Holocene landscapes and material culture studies. MA students will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Cuneiform and Ancient Near Eastern Classics MRes Those undertaking this degree will typically have a BA in some area of classical or ancient historical studies and some experience of ancient language study. It offers a unique opportunity to deepen and develop your knowledge of classical antiquity by combining a 20,000-word dissertation with research training and taught elements. You may also draw upon the range of optional modules available in the MA in Antiquity (page 77). Contact: Director of Postgraduate Programmes [email protected] FT PT
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Our MRes programmes provide an individually tailored package of taught modules (totalling 60 credits) with the opportunity to carry out in-depth research on a topic of your choice, assessed in the form of a 20,000-word dissertation. Archaeological Practice MRes FT PT
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languages and the cuneiform script within the context of the history and culture of the Ancient Near East. It provides the chance to undertake significant research in the form of a 20,000-word dissertation on an original topic within Ancient Near Eastern studies. Contact: Dr Alasdair Livingstone [email protected] Egyptology MRes FT PT
Leading to a research qualification, this programme provides a basis for both doctoral study and career development through specialisation in archaeology and heritage and cultural environment professions. Potential areas for research include: British and European prehistory; the archaeology of the Roman World; Late Antiquity and Greece; along with a host of thematic areas such as landscape, environment, death and burial, age and gender, and warfare. Contact: Paul Garwood [email protected] Byzantine Studies MRes FT PT For those with a proven knowledge of Egyptology, this degree offers the opportunity to deepen and develop expertise in this subject area. The taught elements centre on a seminar course on Egyptian religion and intensive study of Egyptian language and scripts. Contact: Director of Postgraduate Programmes [email protected] Greek Archaeology MRes If you have a good grounding in the field of your proposed research, this programme will give you essential training in method and practice in the Greek context. Including a research methods taught module and two modules in appropriate subject areas, the programme aims to complement your existing knowledge and inform your chosen research topic. Contact: Director of Postgraduate Programmes [email protected] FT PT
This programme is intended for students who have a background in Byzantine Studies and, normally, some knowledge of Greek. Taught elements provide an opportunity to deepen knowledge of Byzantium through a range of modules in archaeology, art, history, literature and numismatics as well as providing essential methodological skills. Contact: Dr Ruth Macrides [email protected]
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East Mediterranean history in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on the study of primary evidence. Special emphasis is put on the causes and consequences of Great Power intervention in the region. Taught elements provide the context and skills needed to conduct independent research into a region which includes the Balkans, the Middle East and North Africa. Applicants will typically have a background in the study of history of this era. Contact: Dr Steven Morewood [email protected]
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Classics and Ancient History We offer you an exceptionally wide range of opportunities across these disciplines, including Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Egyptology. Subject to programme requirements, you can also learn or improve your knowledge of Classical and Byzantine Greek, Latin, Ancient Egyptian, and the languages of the Ancient Near East.
Archaeology, Heritage and Environment We offer research in all areas of our expertise in Archaeology and Heritage Management. These include: Classical archaeology; Conflict archaeology; Environmental archaeology and palaeoenvironments; Heritage management and historic environment conservation; Landscape Archaeology; GIS systems and virtual environments; Funerary Archaeology; and Pre-historic archaeology.
Modern Greek Studies MRes This MRes introduces you to recent developments in the
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areas of Modern Greek language, literature, history and culture, culminating in the production of a 20,000-word dissertation. It trains you to conduct supervised research and provides a solid grounding in scholarship in Modern Greek Studies. Contact: Professor D P Tziovas [email protected]
Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies We offer a broad range of Eastern Mediterranean and Balkan history and culture from the Byzantine to the modern period, whether your interests are historical, art historical, archaeological or literature-based.
Ottoman Studies MRes This programme introduces you to the state of the field in current research on Ottoman history, cultural studies and
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allied disciplines. It also provides appropriate training in the use of original sources, both narrative and documentary, in Ottoman Turkish. Applicants will typically have a background in studying the history of this era. Contact: Dr Rhoads Murphey [email protected]
To explore the full range of academic research interests of our staff please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/iaa
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School of English, Drama, and American & Canadian Studies

AMERICAN AND CANADIAN STUDIES
We are one of the most respected departments of American and Canadian Studies in the world and ranked in the top five in the Guardian 2013 university league table. We are committed to excellence in teaching, and our staff and postgraduate students are at the forefront of interdisciplinary research into literature, culture, history, film and television, politics and international relations. Facilities All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Scholarships and studentships The University Library is one of the largest academic libraries in the country, with a book stock of some 2 million volumes and 3 million manuscript and archival items. It has very good holdings in most fields of American and Canadian literature, history, and film/video. Since 1997, there has been significant investment in primary documents: notable amongst the acquired collections is the Declassified Document Reference System, the premier source for research on US foreign policy since 1939. The Richard Shackleton Room houses our rapidly expanding collection of videos, DVDs, books and journals for students to borrow in support of their research. It has 4,000 hours of primary archival material on US- and Canada-related matters. The Department also has its own digital editing suite and a technician to assist students with their audio visual projects. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/acs Fees and funding Standard fees apply to MRes and doctoral research programmes (see pages 6263). For current taught programme fees, please visit the online prospectus. Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Scholarships may be available. For further information, visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/ calgs or email [email protected] English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Duration of programmes

Postgraduate study Our programmes are challenging and rewarding and offer the opportunity of gaining a highly respected qualification. When you enrol on one of them you join our intellectual community of postgraduate students, which regularly meets for both academic and social occasions. You will find them readily open to new members.
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Film and Television: Research and Production MA FT PT This is the new title for the long established and very popular MA in History, Film and Television. Although history is still very much an element of teaching and research on the course, this new name reflects the opportunities available on the MA to study and work within the film and television industries. The programme introduces you to a career in the media and combines rigorous academic training in research skills and methodology with technical and vocational training in designing, researching and editing programmes. It also includes a unique 12-week work placement in the media industry. Contact: Dr James Walters [email protected] Transatlantic Studies MA FT PT

Film Studies MRes FT PT Giving you a critical and evaluative understanding of film within an interdisciplinary context, this programme encourages you to understand the role of film and cinema within a range of socio-cultural arenas. Forging the links between film theory and film practices, cultural politics and state or foreign policy, it will also allow you to assess the notion of film as a social process engaging with issues of representation, production and consumption. Contact: Dr Michele Aaron [email protected] US Foreign Policy MRes FT PT
Linking the study of US diplomacy and policymaking to a broader appreciation of US society and culture, our US Foreign Policy degree is designed for students preparing for a PhD and those seeking a career in diplomacy, business, or other fields. Contact: Dr Steve Hewitt [email protected] The transatlantic relationship between North America, Britain and Europe will be the focus of significant debate in the future. This programme provides you with a transatlantic understanding of Atlantic cultural and political relations. Options include topics such as international history and diplomatic relations, cultural relations and foreign policy, intelligence studies and global history. Contact: Dr Helen Laville [email protected] Literature and Film MA This interdisciplinary programme explores key approaches to film and contemporary literature, from the late 19th century to the present day, with an emphasis on their critical, ideological and aesthetic practices. Youll gain an understanding of film and literature in their cultural and historical contexts and the optional modules allow you the flexibility to choose areas that interest you the most, so you have freedom to work on literature or film or work equally on both. Contact: Dr Michele Aaron [email protected] FT PT American and Canadian Studies PhD/Audio Visual PhD/MA by Research Research areas:

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Film studies; queer theory, ethics and spectatorship; Jewish cultural studies; identity and representation; representations of death
Contact: Dr Michele Aaron +44 (0)121 414 5750; [email protected]
19th- and 20th-century US literature and culture; AfricanAmerican studies; 1950s US and the Beats
Contact: Professor Dick Ellis +44 (0)121 414 5509; [email protected]
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Late 19th- and early 20th-century American literature and art, especially the movement between realism and modernism; American visual culture including genre painting and illustration, documentary art and photography
DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS

We provide a dynamic environment in which students, scholars and theatre practitioners can work together to achieve a new breadth and depth in the study of drama. Our department benefits from Birminghams exceptional resources for theatre research, as well as the Universitys links with world-class theatre in Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, London and beyond. Facilities All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. The department is located on the picturesque Selly Oak campus, a short distance from the main Edgbaston campus, and offers extensive facilities for drama students. Our technical and production modules are taught in the George Cadbury Hall (which includes a high definition cinema facility and a purpose-built theatre that recently underwent a 1 million refurbishment), and the Gillett Centre (which includes a full-size gymnasium space for dance and physical theatre training). Additional amenities for drama students include the state-of-the-art Orchard Learning Resources Centre with its own well-stocked library. Research facilities include the Nol Coward Archive, the John Galsworthy Papers, the Barry Jackson Papers and the Charles Parker Collection. The main University Library also has first-class collections in British, Classical, European, Irish and American drama. In addition to these main collections, the Barber Institute of Fine Arts is home to important and comprehensive holdings for the study of music, drama, opera, dance and theatre. The Universitys Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon also contains an extensive library and a good range of research resources.
Contact: Dr John Fagg +44 (0) 121 414 7812; [email protected]
20th-century North American literature (especially Canadian fiction); Canadian studies; gender studies in a Canadian context; contemporary print cultures/reading studies (UK and North America)
Contact: Dr Danielle Fuller +44 (0)121 414 6611; [email protected]
Canadian history and politics; North American security and foreign policy
Contact: Dr Steve Hewitt +44 (0)121 414 6634; [email protected]
Gender and international history; civil rights; American womens history; Cold War film and history
Contact: Dr Helen Laville +44 (0)121 414 5737; [email protected]
Social/cultural history; AfricanAmerican history (especially slavery); popular culture (especially commercial entertainment); 19th-century history
Contact: Dr Robert Lewis +44 (0)121 414 5745; [email protected]
20th-century US diplomatic and political history; history and the media; propaganda; US intelligence services; AngloAmerican and USEuropean relations
Contact: Professor Scott Lucas +44 (0)121 414 5763; [email protected]
Film aesthetics; television studies; Hollywood cinema; authorship; fantasy and fictional worlds; performance; production communities; childrens media
Contact: James Walters +44 (0)121 414 8333; [email protected]
20th-century American literature and art, AfricanAmerican artists and abstraction; contemporary US fiction
Contact: Dr Sara Wood +44 (0)121 414 5681; [email protected] Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/acs
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Birmingham Central Library houses the Birmingham Shakespeare Library; some 45,000 items, including a large collection of playbills, translations and adaptations of Shakespeares works into more than 90 languages. Postgraduate study We offer unique opportunities for the study of theatre in terms of text, history, theory and practice, and work in partnership, where appropriate, with practitioners in the professional theatre. You will have opportunities to publicly present practice-based research in the George Cadbury Hall, supported by our professional technical and production staff, or be supported in making the necessary links to present work off campus in appropriate locations around the city. Duration of programmes

Starting dates Most programmes start in September 2013, although dates can be negotiated for the PhD. The MRes in Playwriting Studies and Directing and Dramaturgy have application deadlines contact the Department for details. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/drama

Directing and Dramaturgy MRes This programme emphasises the directing and authoring of creative processes, which will enable you to work theoretically and practically from conventional directing of text to dramaturgical practice in the development of both text-based and devised theatre. It provides professional development and recognised vocational skills, as well as opportunities to develop collaborations in the creative industries. You will complete three taught modules, which will develop a range of creative practices and build specific skills within a rigorous analytical framework, and produce a dissertation portfolio, which will comprise a substantial work of creative practice and a related 10,000-word thesis. The practical element will draw on expertise within the department FT PT
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Also see individual programme entries for additional requirements or visit our online prospectus. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. For further information, visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/calgs or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263).
and connections with performance creators, companies and organisations. There will be the opportunity to undertake work placements as part of the independent research component of the degree, through the Departments network of professional contacts and partnerships. Drama and Theatre Studies MRes foundation in drama and theatre studies that supports your own independent thesis projects. You take three modules of taught coursework to support your independent 20,000-word research thesis. The flexibility to design training suited to your own research is a central feature of this degree, and is particularly helpful to students pursuing interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary theses. FT PT
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Playwriting Studies MRes This is Britains leading programme dedicated to the craft of the dramatist. You are taught by some of the key practitioners in drama through tutorials, workshops and seminars. Professional playwrights and other practitioners are invited to lead classes and discuss their work in colloquia outside the classroom. It is an intensive course encouraging you to think critically about dramatic writing and put these insights into practice in your own plays. The programme is assessed by an original and complete work for the stage, accompanied by a 6,000-word critical analysis. Contact for the MRes programmes: Dr Rose Whyman, Director of Postgraduate Studies in Drama +44 (0)121 414 6005; [email protected] FT Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-based PhD This innovative programme allows academic research to be conducted through practical experimentation, such as the investigation of processes of theatre making or the practical application of particular aesthetic theories. It provides a unique opportunity for you to specialise in a particular area of practice (dramaturgy, playwriting, or performance which includes directing) and prepares you for your chosen profession. It is important that students wishing to apply for the practice-based PhD submit detailed information about how they intend to cover the costs incurred in pursuing the chosen field of practice beyond the facilities and space which the Department can allot. (Intending applicants should bear in mind that the range of taught Masters and undergraduate programmes means that such resources are in considerable demand). FT PT DL For further information and specific enquiries please contact: Dr Rose Whyman, Director of Postgraduate Studies in Drama + 44 (0)121 414 6005; [email protected] FT PT

Drama and Theatre Studies PhD Research activity is led by staff and our traditional research strengths lie in: Shakespearean performance and adaptation; Victorian and Edwardian theatre; the history of film; popular theatre; Russian theatre; playwriting and actor training; theatre and science; and contemporary theatre. Current research interests include:
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We are one of the leading centres for the postgraduate study of English in the UK, offering expert teaching and research supervision to postgraduates across practically the entire historical and conceptual range of English language and literature.
Shakespearean performance and adaptation; Victorian and Edwardian theatre; the history of film Popular theatre; contemporary and historical popular entertainment; music theatre; contemporary theatre making and music performance; multi-media performance
Performance techniques, contemporary theatre theory and practice, and contextual studies of theatre in the areas of political and cultural theory
Facilities All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academics and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College.
Playwriting; British new writing; art and globalisation Russian and East European theatre; Anton Chekhov; Stanislavski; Meyerhold and Michael Chekhov, actor training and science
Modern and contemporary British theatre European and American theatre Acting and directing 20th-century adaptations of Greek tragedy
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We have many well-established resources to draw on and continue to recruit scholars at the forefront of that rethinking of English studies that makes research in the field so intellectually rewarding. Many of our able doctoral students move on to successful academic careers of their own. Our postgraduate English language programmes are delivered by the Centre for English Language Studies (CELS). Students on a number of these programmes will be introduced to the 400 million-word Bank of English corpus, an invaluable collection of authentic language data. All students and researchers working with CELS also have free access to the Cobuild Direct corpus, and, where necessary, training in how to use this. Duration of programmes

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Applied Corpus Linguistics MA applied to other language areas, such as teaching and learning, translation or discourse analysis. A 15,000-word dissertation allows you to develop a particular area of interest in greater depth. Contact: Postgraduate Administrator, Ms Sheila Brady [email protected] Applied Linguistics MA This programme is intended for anyone interested in the application of language research to language pedagogy, and for teachers of English who wish to upgrade their professional standing. You take a range of taught modules and complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Contact: Postgraduate Administrator, Ms Sheila Brady [email protected] Critical Discourse, Culture and Communication MA This programme is intended for those who wish to upgrade their professional and academic standing in critical discourse studies, media studies, and/or inter-cultural communication. It is particularly suitable for students/researchers who want to move into higher education, journalism, and research into the role of communication in media and society. You take six taught modules and write a 15,000-word dissertation. Contact: Postgraduate Administrator, Ms Sheila Brady [email protected] Creative Writing MA This programme is for students who have completed an undergraduate degree containing some creative writing or for graduates with considerable experience in writing creatively and who wish to proceed to a career or further study in this area. You will receive instruction and experience across a range of writing types, including new media, collaborating with other students across genres before specialising in either fiction, poetry, screenwriting or playwriting for your dissertation. Contact: Dr Richard House [email protected] FT PT FT FT PT DL FT PT This flexible programme allows you to study corpus linguistics
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MLitt 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA/Diploma 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time Sandwich and modular PhDs in Applied Linguistics 46 years part-time
Entry requirements We welcome applications from candidates with a good Honours degree in English, or equivalent. See also General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. For further information, visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/calgs or email [email protected] Fees and funding For current fee information, please visit the online prospectus. Starting dates Most programmes start in September 2013.
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English Literature MA Drawing on our extensive international research expertise, this programme develops your critical skills in the field of English literary studies. It provides a solid grounding in the key intellectual debates on a range of period and context specialisms and develops skills required for writing a dissertation. Alongside two core modules, you will also choose four optional modules from a range covering a variety of authors and themes from the medieval period to the 20th century. You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Contact: Professor Claire Preston [email protected] Literature, Culture and Modernity: Victorian and Modernist MA FT PT This MA explores the literary and cultural forms and movements that emerged in the decades around 1900, as industrialisation, urbanisation and other forces of modernity reshaped society. It enables the in-depth study of specific authors and texts associated with particular moments, such as fin de sicle decadence or the politically committed modernism of the 1930s, and offers a breadth of perspective by moving across periods that are often artificially divided. Core, option, and research skills modules are grounded in the study of English literature but also facilitate transatlantic and interdisciplinary approaches. Contact: Dr John Fagg [email protected] Literary Linguistics MA FT PT Special Applications of Linguistics MA This programme is intended for new graduates and others with an interest in linguistics. You take six taught modules, including describing language, the social and psychological aspects of language, discourse culture and communication, and research methods in applied linguistics. You also write a 15,000-word dissertation. Contact: Postgraduate Administrator, Ms Sheila Brady [email protected] This programme explores the language of literary texts from many angles, drawing on linguistic description and insights. You will acquire an understanding of stylistic theory and methodology while studying the role of grammar, semantics and pragmatics in the reading of literary texts. You will also study narratology, applied to prose fiction and film, in depth. In addition we look at exciting new approaches in stylistics: multimodal analysis, cognitive poetics, and corpus stylistics. Contact: Dr Melanie Evans [email protected] FT PT FT PT Medieval Studies (Medieval Literature pathway) MA Our Medieval Studies programme offers an excellent chance to study the Middle Ages at an advanced level, and the Medieval Literature pathway focuses specifically on key resources and methods for literary work in the medieval period. You will study three core modules and three optional modules from a wide range, with opportunities to study a variety of materials including literary texts, manuscripts and church art. You will complete the programme with a 15,000-word dissertation. The other MA Medieval Studies pathways can be found on pages 78, 79 and 95. Contact: Professor Wendy Scase [email protected] Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language (TEFL/TESL) MA FT PT DL This programme is intended for those interested in a career in English language teaching and for teachers of English who wish to upgrade their professional standing. As with the other MA programmes, you take six taught modules and write a 15,000word dissertation. For related programmes in TEFL/TESL, please see the School of Education (Social Sciences) entry on page 216. Contact: Postgraduate Administrator, Ms Sheila Brady [email protected] FT PT
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taught modules designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of literary texts and cultures between 1870 and 1940. It provides solid grounding in the key critical scholarship on Victorian Modernity and Modernism and develops skills for writing a 20,000-word research thesis. Contact: Dr Jim Mussell [email protected] Medieval Studies MRes FT PT
The Translation Studies MA is an interdisciplinary degree offered between the departments of Modern Languages and English. It is intended for students who are proficient in English and any other language and would like to start a career as professional translators, for translators who would like to further develop their skills in areas such as translation technology, and for graduates in languages or linguistics who are interested in translation and cross-cultural communication as an area of study. It also provides excellent preparation for further study at PhD level. Contact: Postgraduate Administrator, Ms Sheila Brady [email protected]
This programme offers opportunities to engage in the advanced study of Medieval English texts (or another medieval literature and culture), with options to explore links between medieval writing, cultural production and social processes. Study modules provide the framework for a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Professor Wendy Scase [email protected]

Applied Linguistics PhD with Integrated Study This programme builds on our research strengths in linguistics, incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills. It encourages doctoral research participation in the work of three vibrant centres: the Centre for Corpus Linguistics, the MOSAIC Centre for Research on Multilingualism and the Centre for English Language Studies. Contact: Dr Nicholas Groom [email protected] Corpus Linguistics MRes FT PT

English Language and Applied Linguistics PhD/MLitt/MA by Research Our principal areas of research expertise are:
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Corpus Linguistics our work here incorporates interests in linguistic theory and language description, including descriptive translation and contrastive studies, phraseology and the lexisgrammar interface, and in the application of corpus investigation techniques to areas such as translation, lexicography and diachronic language study. Corpus techniques also underpin much of our work in discourse studies and in language learning.
This MRes aims to develop your interest in the use of corpora and provides research training in corpus linguistics. It is suitable if you have a professional interest in language, have studied language at university and want to extend your knowledge, and if you have an interest in language and computers and wish to bring these disciplines together. You take three taught modules and write a 20,000-word dissertation. Contact: Dr Nicholas Groom [email protected]

Discourse Studies we focus on themes such as narrative analysis, critical discourse analysis, translation studies and social theory, and on topics such as literary stylistics, workplace discourse, academic discourse, evaluation, and multi-modal discourse. Language Learning our research incorporates corpus approaches to phraseology, lexis and grammar, and discourse approaches to academic literacies. We also focus on applications of cognitive linguistics, and the acquisition of metaphor in the context of English as a global language.
Literature and Modernity MRes
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Offering an opportunity to pursue higher-level study of literary texts and aesthetic debates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries with a focus on the concepts of Aestheticism, Decadence and Modernism, this programme consists of three
Contact: Dr Alison Sealey [email protected]
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THE SHAKESPEARE INSTITUTE

Situated in Stratford-upon-Avon within walking distance of Shakespeares birthplace, school and grave, and the theatres of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) The Shakespeare Institute offers postgraduate students and scholars an academic experience unrivalled by any other university. Facilities Your learning resources are all around you. We have the extensive resources of The Shakespeare Institute Library (a renowned collection of international importance), the library of the Shakespeare Centre that curates the archives of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the RSC itself. You also have access to the outstanding picture collections, records and library holdings of The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. The Institute is housed in 17th- and 18th-century buildings, which retain their domestic atmosphere, providing a working environment where learning spills over beyond formal tuition into play-readings in the lounge, performances in the lecture hall, and discussion and debate in the common room, kitchen and extensive gardens and grounds. All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Postgraduate study The Institute provides an intense learning experience in which you will contribute to the advancement of the study of Shakespeare, from a range of perspectives, with the support and encouragement of staff, all of whom are respected academics in their own field. You will have the opportunity to explore the work of Shakespeare and the drama of his time, broader aspects of early modern culture and literature, its subsequent cultural significance and performance on stage and screen.
We are interested in proposals for research in almost all areas of literary study. The following summary indicates our principal areas of research expertise:
Medieval English (for example, Old English, Chaucer, Langland, Lollard writing, Reformation writing and medievalist writers such as Tolkien) Our specialisms include editing, print production, bibliography, manuscript studies, non-manuscript verbal cultures of the Middle Ages, and relations between medieval verbal and visual cultures
Early Modern (for example, Browne, Daniel, Donne, Jonson, Marlowe, Middleton, Milton, Shakespeare, Spenser) Our focus on drama extends into the reception of the dramatists in later periods, and runs alongside work on cultures of manuscript, print and 17th-century womens writing
Restoration, 18th century and Romantics (for example, Goldsmith, Johnson, Pope, Swift, Wordsworth) We focus on reading literary works in their historical and cultural contexts, with special interests in the editing of texts, in language and lexicography and in reception of the medieval, and in gender
19th- and 20th-century and contemporary (for example, J G Ballard, Dickens, Conrad, T S Eliot, Wyndham Lewis, Zadie Smith) We have a particular focus on the period 18301940 (especially Victorianism and Modernism, literature and science, periodisation and historiography) and on Postmodernism, Cultural Theory, Postcolonialism, and Film (especially psychoanalysis, nationhood, space and place, Black British and British Asian writing, gender and sexualities, and literary and cultural studies)
Creative writing We offer the opportunity to work with published writers in a thriving, research-active environment across a range of disciplines, including: poetry; short story; novel writing; and screenwriting.
Please view our website at www.birmingham.ac.uk/english for further details of our interests and staff. Contact: Dr Deborah Longworth [email protected]
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Study options Our programmes may be studied full-time or part-time and we offer pathways that include a two-week summer school, three long weekends at approximately monthly intervals, one day a week during a semester (ten days in total), and a distance learning option. The MA is awarded to those completing the dissertation; otherwise you receive the Diploma for completing the modules. Contact the Institute for further information. Learn more The Shakespeare Institute Mason Croft, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HP +44 (0)1789 293138 [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/shakespeare Duration of programmes

Fees and funding Standard fees apply to all programmes (see pages 6263), except for MA Shakespeare and Theatre and MA Shakespeare and Education; for current fee information for these programmes please visit the online prospectus. Starting dates Most programmes start in September/October 2013.
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Shakespeare and Creativity MA/MFA (subject to approval) This new programme has a unique focus on Shakespeare and creativity and is designed to offer a credible qualification to actors, directors and arts administrators, as well as those with an interest in the academic or theatrical study of Shakespeare. You will benefit from access to the unrivalled resources of Shakespeares Stratford, involving expert tuition from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the RSC, as well as a partnership with the new Library of Birmingham. You will study four core modules and two optional modules supplemented with a 15,000-word dissertation for MA students and a practice as research project for those on the MFA track. Contacts: Professor Ewan Fernie [email protected] FT
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MLitt 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time PhD with Integrated Study 4 years full-time; up to 8 years part-time MA/Diploma 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Entry requirements You should possess a good Honours degree or equivalent. See General entry requirements on page 68, and individual programme entries for additional requirements. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. For further information, visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/calgs or email [email protected] Shakespeare and Education MA/Diploma FT PT DL Particularly appropriate for practising teachers, this unique, modular course offers you the opportunity to enhance your expertise in different aspects of Shakespeares work. You study three core modules, three optional modules, and complete a 15,000-word dissertation. The flexible structure allows you to study in a wide variety of ways and through a range of pathways, including a distance learning option. Please note: with the exception of distance learning, not all modules are available through all pathways every year. The schedule of delivery allows access to all modules through a range of pathways over any three-year period. Contact: Dr Erin Sullivan [email protected]
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Shakespeare Studies PhD with Integrated Study with a full-length doctoral thesis, allowing you to combine a broad foundation in Shakespeare studies and its research methods through taught and assessed coursework, with the full research training and experience of the traditional PhD. The flexibility to construct a portfolio of training suited to your own needs is a central feature of this degree. Contact: [email protected] Shakespeare and Creativity PhD with Integrated Study FT PT (subject to approval) FT PT This is an innovative programme combining taught coursework
This innovative programme enables you to focus on how Shakespeares plays work in performance. It encourages an historical approach to interpretation and styles of presentation, and promotes the value of close reading as the basis for evaluating the plays on the page, stage and screen. You can also study how the textual history of Shakespeares plays influences performance today. You study two core modules, four optional modules and complete a 15,000-word dissertation. This programme is available to study by distance learning. Contact: [email protected] Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cultural History of Renaissance England MA Taught jointly with the School of History and Cultures, this interdisciplinary programme invites you to understand Shakespeares works in the context of the society for and within which he was writing. It is taught by English literature scholars and historians, whose areas of expertise range from local history, court politics, gentry culture and the English Reformation to textual criticism and the history of Shakespeare in performance. You are required to produce a 15,000-word dissertation. Contact Dr Tara Hamling [email protected] Shakespeare Studies MA of Shakespeare at graduate level. It develops a critical but appreciative understanding of Shakespeares contribution to literary and theatrical history, and the place his works occupy in todays cultural landscape. The programme is made up of two modules that engage in critical analysis of Shakespeares works, two modules on textual study and research skills, and two modules you select from options on performance study and other topics. You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your devising. Contact: Dr Martin Wiggins [email protected] FT PT FT PT
This new programme places a unique emphasis on Shakespeare and Creativity. It combines taught modules from the Shakespeare and Creativity MA/MFA with a full-length doctoral thesis and provides you with access to the unrivalled resources of Shakespeares Stratford, involving expert tuition from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the RSC, as well as a partnership with the new Library of Birmingham. Contact: Professor Ewan Fernie [email protected]
This programme offers an unrivalled opportunity for the study
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Shakespeare Studies PhD/MLitt/MA by Research Research areas include:
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Shakespeare in performance; Shakespeare in culture since 1623; Shakespeare and opera; the writings, representation and reputation of Elizabeth I; notions of authorship and nation; the representation of Shakespeare
Contact: Professor Michael Dobson [email protected]
Bibliography, editing, textual criticism, textual theory, Renaissance theatre culture and print culture, and Shakespeares contemporary dramatists
Contact: Professor John Jowett [email protected]
Literature and experience, religion, philosophy, and creativity; Shakespeare and poetry; Shakespeare in conjunction with great art and thought from other times and places
Contact: Professor Ewan Fernie [email protected]
The full corpus of dramatic works written in the British Isles, and by British authors overseas, between the English Reformation and the English Revolution
Contact: Dr Martin Wiggins [email protected]
Acting, directing and dramaturgy, in the context of (but not limited to) early modern drama
Contact: Dr Jacquelyn Bessell [email protected]
Medical and religious beliefs in early modern England, in particular their intersection; the body and metaphor, illness narratives, early modern life writings, the history of human experience; Shakespeares cultural legacy
Contact: Dr Erin Sullivan [email protected]
Cultural history, visual arts and material culture of early modern Britain; Medieval and Early Modern Material Culture
Contact: Dr Tara Hamling [email protected] The extent of your research thesis will vary according to the type of research degree undertaken: MA by Research thesis 40,000 words; MLitt thesis 60,000 words, and PhD thesis 80,000 words. Contact: The Shakespeare Institute [email protected]
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School of History and Cultures

The School of History and Cultures in Birmingham consists of the Department of History and the Centre of West African Studies, both of which offer possibilities for exciting taught and research postgraduate degrees. If your interests are as a historian, we have a large and vibrant community of researchers covering a broad range of time periods, geographical areas and themes including war/the military, the environment, and cultural history. If your interests are as an Africanist, then we can offer you the unique experience of sharing our research culture in African Studies, developed over almost 50 years now. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Duration of programmes

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We have expertise in supervising modern British and European History; a diverse range of interests centred around the early modern period in Britain and Europe, including close links with the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford; the medieval, including Franks, Saxons, Normans and Vikings, not to mention Moors, and we have recently extended our geographical range to include medieval China, to 18th- and 19th-century India, and the 20th-century genesis of the Middle East.
Scholarships and studentships Applicants for a full-time Masters (Research) History programme are eligible for the Pearson Scholarship. For further information email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply to MRes and doctoral research programmes (see pages 6263). For taught programmes, please see fees quoted in the online prospectus. Starting dates
Facilities All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Researchers are also supported by the excellent resources of the University Library including a rich collection of modern British political papers, including those of two former Prime Ministers, Neville Chamberlain and Anthony Eden (Lord Avon). Research seminars give staff and postgraduate students the opportunity to present their findings, discuss methods and results, and hear papers from visiting scholars.
Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/history
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Air Power History Theory and Practice MA This programme explores a wide variety of air power issues and debates and is open to students from all backgrounds including the armed forces, industry, students from other disciplines and those who seek to expand their knowledge of this exciting subject within a structured academic environment. You study six compulsory taught modules and complete a supervised 15,000-word dissertation. The programme is delivered on a flexible part-time basis over two years, allowing you to fit your studies around other commitments. Contact: Air Cdre (Retd) Dr Peter Gray [email protected] PT
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an opportunity to study this most compelling and controversial conflict in depth. It focuses on the challenges posed by the war to the British state, the British Army and British society, and on the evolving ways in which these challenges were met or not met. Contact: Professor Gary Sheffield [email protected] British Second World War Studies MA conflict mainly through the British experience, although it also compares this with that of allies and enemies alike. It focuses on the challenges posed by war to the state, army, society, and the man and woman on the street, and on the evolving ways in which these challenges were met or not met. Contact: Dr Jonathan Boff [email protected] Contemporary History MA FT PT PT
number of departments each providing a different area of expertise in the subject. Our range of expertise covers all periods and includes Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and African Independent branches giving you a rich variety of options and a range of dissertation possibilities. It is also an excellent route for those wanting to go onto further study such as PhD research. Contact: Dr David Gange [email protected] See also Theology and Religion page 115 History of Warfare MA This new and distinctive full-time MA programme provides you with an opportunity to study the history and historiography of warfare from a multi-disciplinary and multi-period perspective. A thorough grounding is provided in research methods and in the historiography and economics of warfare, while a wide choice of options complements the broad range of possible dissertation subjects that can be supported by our staff. Contact: Dr Michael Snape [email protected] Medieval Studies (Medieval History pathway) MA FT PT FT
This programme provides an opportunity to study this immense
This programme allows you to benefit from the expertise of a very large number of modern and contemporary historians at Birmingham. It approaches contemporary history as a global phenomenon and offers a wide variety of modules on world history in the 20th century. Youll be able to specialise on many areas of British, American, African, South Asian, Middle East and European History. It also provides ideal preparation for PhD research. Contact: Dr Benjamin Thomas White [email protected] Cultural Heritage of Shakespeares England MA market and present the cultural heritage of Shakespeares England. You consider what the relationship is between Shakespeares fame, the way his plays are staged and the stories we tell about the rich legacy of buildings and objects that remain from this exceptional period of history. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a term-long work placement with a local heritage organisation, gain invaluable research skills training and complete a final research project. You will complete a 15,000-word dissertation on an agreed topic that relates to the historical or literary culture of the period. Contact: Dr Tara Hamling [email protected] FT PT
Our Medieval Studies programme offers an excellent chance to study the Middle Ages at an advanced level. It offers you the chance to study a discipline-specific pathway while gaining interdisciplinary skills, providing you with a solid grounding for your further studies or future career. Our collective expertise is very wide, covering the whole medieval period from c.300 to c.1500, and all the countries of western Europe, Scandinavia, China and of the eastern Mediterranean. You will study three core modules and three optional modules, then complete the programme with a 15,000-word dissertation. The other MA Medieval Studies pathways can be found on pages 78, 79 and 88. Contact: Dr Miriam Mller [email protected]
This interdisciplinary programme examines how we understand,
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Military History MA (subject to approval) This two-year distance learning programme offers you the opportunity to explore military history, drawing on Birminghams expertise in the history of the two world wars and air power. Subjects to be studied include command and leadership; tactics, operations and the use of technology; ethics and war; and the individuals experience of war. You will complete the MA with a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice. Contact: Jonathan Boff [email protected] Renaissance, Reformation and Early Modern Studies MA This programme combines the approaches of religious, social, cultural and political historians to take a fresh look at the Renaissance and Reformations in Britain and Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is taught by leading scholars whose expertise covers the cultural and religious landscape of the pre-Reformation church, New World discoveries, the Catholic Reformation in Europe, and the political and cultural worlds of 16th- and 17th-century England. Contact: Dr Margaret Small [email protected] Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cultural History of Renaissance England MA (taught jointly with The Shakespeare Institute) FT PT This interdisciplinary MA invites you to understand Shakespeares works in the context of the society for which and within which he was writing. It is taught by English literature scholars and historians, whose areas of expertise range from local history, court politics, gentry culture and the English Reformation to textual criticism and the history of Shakespeare in performance (also see page 91). Contact Dr Tara Hamling [email protected] Social Research (Economic and Social History) MA FT PT Finally, there is a Research Training module, which varies according to your interests and requirements, but includes bibliographical training and some training in IT. In addition, linguistic, palaeographical, quantitative methods and other training are offered. This programme provides research training that will prepare you to undertake research in the field of economic and social history. Its particularly useful if you want to convert to the study of In the first semester you take a core module on Historical Methods. The second semester then allows you to complete a module focusing on methodological issues specific to the particular MRes programme. Classes meet for two hours each week and you write two assessed essays. Each of these modules is worth 20 credits. Combined research and taught degrees in History consist of four elements: the thesis; two core modules; or one core and one optional module; and a research training module. The 20,000-word thesis, which you work on throughout the academic session, counts for 120 credits out of a total 180. FT PT West Midlands History MA PT This part-time programme covers the history of the region from the 11th century to the end of the 20th. It does not aim for a complete century-by-century coverage but will allow you to examine a series of major themes in depth and develop detailed knowledge of social, political, industrial, religious and cultural history. The programme is delivered by Saturday schools and teaching takes place via presentations, seminars, small group work and field trips. You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice. Contact: Dr Malcolm Dick [email protected] PT DL economic and social history, or if you have already studied in this area and wish to improve your skills. It is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as providing the requisite research training for a PhD so you can apply for funding for the MA to be the first (training) year of a four-year PhD. Contact: Dr Gavin Schaffer [email protected]
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Early Modern History MRes Contact: Professor Richard Cust [email protected] Medieval History MRes Contact: Dr Miriam Mller [email protected] Modern European History MRes Contact: Professor Corey Ross [email protected] Twentieth Century British History MRes Contact: Dr Nicholas Crowson [email protected] History of Christianity MRes (interdisciplinary programme) Contact: Dr David Gange [email protected] See also Theology and Religion page 116
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Late medieval English legal history; the friars in England
Contact: Dr Jens Rhrkasten +44 (0)121 414 5761; [email protected] FT PT
Pre-modern China, especially c.7001200; comparative, world and global history; borders, cross-cultural interaction, politics and society
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Contact: Professor Naomi Standen [email protected]
The late medieval Church and society, especially in England
Contact: Professor Robert Swanson +44 (0)121 414 5748; FT PT [email protected]
England, 9001200: religious and political culture; issues concerning gender and identity
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Contact: Dr Simon Yarrow +44 (0)121 414 5744; [email protected] Modern History PhD/MA by Research Research interests, specifically military focused
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Research degrees in Medieval or Modern history are best planned by discussion with potential supervisors. Please contact either the appropriate member of staff, as listed under Research interests below or email [email protected] Medieval History PhD/MA by Research Research interests:
British and German Armies
Contact: Dr Jonathan Boff +44 (0)121 414 5512; [email protected]
Comparative European economic history
Contact: Dr Francesca Carnevali +44 (0)121 414 6635; [email protected]
History of gender, sexuality and emotion
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Contact: Dr Hera Cook +44 (0)121 414 5747; [email protected]
The late medieval Church in continental Europe, especially religious orders, heresy and Inquisition
British 20th-century political history
Contact: Dr Nicholas Crowson +44 (0)121 414 5485; [email protected]
Contact: Dr Caterina Bruschi +44 (0)121 414 5754; [email protected]
Society and politics of 17th-century England
Early European economic and social history, the Vikings
Contact: Professor Richard Cust +44 (0)121 414 5764; [email protected]
Contact: Dr Chris Callow +44 (0)121 414 5934; [email protected]
History of the West Midlands since 1700
Economy and society in late medieval England
Contact: Dr Malcolm Dick +44 (0)121 415 8253; [email protected]
Contact: Dr Miriam Mller +44 (0)121 414 5741; [email protected]
Counter-Reformation belief and politics
Religious culture in central Middle Ages (c.1000c.1300), especially history of crusading
Contact: Dr Elaine Fulton +44 (0)121 414 6632; [email protected]
Contact: Dr William Purkis +44 (0)121 414 6626; [email protected]
History of 19th-century Britain
Contact: Dr David Gange +44 (0)121 414 5665; [email protected]
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Air power: history, theory and practice
History of religion in the British Army
Contact: Air Cdre (Retd) Dr Peter Gray +44 (0)121 414 8423; [email protected]
Contact: Dr Mike Snape +44 (0)121 414 3405; [email protected]
The British economy in the 20th century
Economic History
Contact: Dr Julian Greaves +44 (0)121 414 5760; [email protected]
Contact: Dr Jelle van Lottum [email protected]
German history since 1870
Contact: Dr Armin Grnbacher +44 (0)121 414 5759; [email protected]
Art and material culture of early modern Britain
Contact: Dr Tara Hamling +44 (0)121 414 9510; [email protected]
Modern British social history
Contact: Professor Matthew Hilton +44 (0)121 414 7697; [email protected]
French social and political history
Contact: Professor Peter Jones +44 (0)121 414 5746; [email protected]
BritishGerman relations since 1945
Contact: Dr Sabine Lee +44 (0)121 414 5736; [email protected]
17th- and 18th-century European history
Contact: Dr Jerzy Lukowski +44 (0)121 414 5742; [email protected]
19th20th century European history; environmental history
Contact: Professor Corey Ross +44 (0)121 414 5757; [email protected]
Race and Immigration
Contact: Dr Gavin Schaffer +44 (0)121 414 6629; [email protected]
19th21st-century military history
Contact: Professor Gary Sheffield +44 (0)121 414 3203/3983; [email protected]
Early Modern European exploration, expansion and colonisation
Contact: Dr Margaret Small +44 (0)121 414 5501; [email protected]
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WEST AFRICAN STUDIES

We are a unique interdisciplinary department and the only West African Studies Centre, even though we teach and supervise on all of Africa and its diasporas. Students from all parts of Africa, Britain, Europe, America and the Caribbean work together in a friendly community. Facilities All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers excellent research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. The Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts celebrates and showcases the extensive array of cultural traditions and artistic expression from West Africa. Its contents range from historic carvings to contemporary fine art, and it is one of the finest collections of its kind in Europe. The collection is housed within the Centre itself and is used for teaching, research seminars, poetry readings and educational events for schools, as well as being open to the public. It is one of the many hidden treasures at the University of Birmingham. Duration of programmes

Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. For further information, visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/calgs or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see page 6263). Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/cwas
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African Studies MA/Diploma FT PT This is a multi-disciplinary programme focusing on contemporary Africa. It provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments in Africa and the Diaspora. It allows you to develop your critical and analytical abilities in relation to current events in Africa as well as your ability to approach contemporary African issues from interdisciplinary standpoints. Social Research (African Studies) MA This is a research programme that focuses on contemporary Africa. It provides you with an understanding of major social, cultural, political and economic developments and provides you with the research training necessary to undertake a social-science based study of contemporary Africa which will enhance your ability to prepare and present to an audience on material you have researched. There may be ESRC funding available for this programme. FT PT
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). For taught programmes contact: Dr Reginald Cline-Cole [email protected]
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African Studies MRes This programme offers seven alternative pathways allowing you to focus on a particular area within the subject. These are:

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African Studies PhD/MA by Research Research interests of staff:
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Popular culture; religion; oral literature and performance; Yoruba culture and society
African and Caribbean Literature African Literature and Postcolonial Critical Theory Atlantic Slavery Gender Issues in Africa Media and Popular Culture in Africa History and Politics of Southern Africa Independent Study on a theme of your choice
Contact: Professor Karin Barber +44 (0)121 414 5125; [email protected]
African and Caribbean literature; postcolonial British literature; Caribbean film and music
Contact: Dr Stewart Brown +44 (0)121 414 5127; [email protected]
You take three taught modules and complete a 20,000-word dissertation. Caribbean Literature MRes On this programme you cover a broad range of poetry and fiction from the English, French and Spanish Caribbean. In the process, you engage with issues of Caribbean history, politics, national identity, gender and sexuality. You take three taught modules and complete a 20,000-word dissertation. For combined research and taught programmes, contact: Dr Reginald Cline-Cole [email protected] FT PT
Livelihoods; nature-society interaction; rural energy
Contact: Dr Reg Cline-Cole +44 (0)121 414 5132; [email protected]
Society, religion and politics in Nigeria
Contact: Dr Insa Nolte +44 (0)121 414 5129; [email protected]
History and politics, with a particular focus on southern Africa, but also more generally
Contact: Dr Keith Shear +44 (0)121 414 2288; [email protected]
Contemporary history of Ghana and Togo; social change and education
Contact: Dr Kate Skinner +44 (0)121 414 6218; [email protected]
History and Anthropology of labour, slavery, migration, and development in West Africa
Contact: Dr Benedetta Rossi +44 (0)121 414 7343; [email protected]
Labour, trade, migration and development with special reference to southern Africa
Contact: Dr Maxim Bolt +44 (0)121 414 8444; [email protected] You can also contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor +44 (0)121 414 5128 or email [email protected]; alternatively visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/cwas
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School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

MODERN LANGUAGES
The Department of Modern Languages is home to one of the UKs largest groups of internationally renowned researchers in the national cultures of Europe past and present and covers Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain and the Spanish regions (Catalonia, Galicia), and Switzerland. The Department incorporates the subject areas of French Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, Russian Studies and Hispanic Studies (Portuguese and Spanish) and you can pursue specialist, cross-disciplinary or interdisciplinary postgraduate study in any of these areas. You can research a wide range of cultural, literary, historical, and socio-political topics related to periods from the Middle Ages to the present day. You can also draw upon disciplinary and interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes organised within the School. You receive additional support and will be invited to attend and present papers at departmental research seminars. You will also have the opportunity to present papers and work in progress at the postgraduate-led School Postgraduate Forum and Graduate Centre for Europe. You will benefit from the expertise available within the departments of English, French, German, Italian, Hispanic Studies and the Centre for Russian and Eastern European Studies, and have access to the facilities provided by the Centre for Corpus Research, which holds a large collection of corpora in several languages. Facilities All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/languages Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. For further information, visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/calgs or email [email protected] English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Duration of programmes

support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. You will be able to attend training sessions in research methods and skills, and have access to the Ashley Building, which is now home to all our modern language disciplines (with work space and IT facilities).
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MLitt 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Italian Studies: Culture and Communication MA FT PT This innovative programme, taught jointly with the University of Warwick, brings together the combined strengths of two research-active departments, which are also highly rated for their teaching quality. It draws on the facilities of both campuses. It is intended as a means to further career development and can also act as a stepping-stone to higher-level research, especially a PhD. A brochure is available on request from both universities. Birmingham contact: Dr Ita MacCarthy [email protected]

Early modern French literature and culture Dr Ursula Haskins-Gonthier Francophone Caribbean literature and film from Martinique and Guadeloupe and the Antillean diaspora (including the Haitian diaspora in Canada); Francophone Colonial and Postcolonial Studies more generally Dr Louise Hardwick French cinema (all periods); 20th-century visual art; literary, critical and feminist theory; Duras; Beckett Dr Kate Ince French discourses of sexuality Professor Lisa Downing Inter-war literature and culture; Second World War and literature; Irne Nmirovsky; womens writing; literature and translation; travel writing Dr Angela Kershaw

French Studies PhD/MLitt/MA by Research FT PT DL Research in French Studies at Birmingham holds an international reputation. Ranging from the medieval to the contemporary period our broad base of specialist excellence has allowed us to develop our distinctive Cultural Studies orientations and expertise in cross-disciplinary and comparative research. Research interests include:
Romance philology and French linguistics; medieval French language and literature; medieval Occitan language and literature Emeritus Professor Peter Ricketts
Colonial and postcolonial studies; popular representations of Empire in Britain and in France; European imperialisms in comparative perspective; the decolonisation of European empire; colonial and postcolonial history of Francophone Africa, North Africa and the Sahara Dr Berny Sbe
The Algerian War of Independence; the French colonial experience Dr Craig Blunt
Decadence; revolutionary fiction; 18th- and 20th-century womens writing; drama (Beckett, Kolts); comparative literature (French and English); European and national identities Emeritus Professor Jennifer Burkett

19th- and 20th-century French art and literature Dr Emma Wagstaff 19th-century literature; Honor de Balzac; the politics of Balzacian provinciality; contemporary re-imaginings of 19th-century literature Dr Andrew Watts
French cultural history, especially of 20th century; the Nouvelle Revue Franaise and Jean Paulhan; FrancoBritish cultural relations Professor Martyn Cornick
Dada and Surrealism in French literature and film, particularly Tristan Tzara, Luis Buuel and Jean-Luc Godard; 20th-century French poetry Dr Stephen Forcer
Contact: Dr Stephen Forcer, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor, +44 (0)121 414 5985; [email protected]
20th-century prose fiction; especially Julien Gracq, Patrick Modiano, J M G Le Clezio; memory of World War II; memory in literature; the city in literature and visual culture Dr Batrice Damame-Gilbert
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German Studies PhD/MA by Research
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Research interests include:
We are able to offer an exceptionally wide range of supervision opportunities, ranging from the medieval period to the present day. Research interests include:
Crime and detective fiction (in Spanish and Portuguese; 20th and 21st century womens narrative from Spain and Latin America; violence and gender; Luso-Brazilian womens literature Dr Shelley Godsland
German and European literature of the 17th and 18th centuries; the history of translation; literary translation; gender and translation Dr Hilary Brown
Hispanic Caribbean and Latin-American literature; gender and postcolonial studies Dr Conrad James
Critical linguistics; Sprachkritik; language corpora; Kafka Professor Bill Dodd German and Germanic philology Mr Robert Evans German culture and history since 1750, particularly the relationship between literature and politics; German cinema Dr Elystan Griffiths
The invention of America in the Spanish culture of the exile of 1939; womens personal narratives; 19th- and 20th-century Spanish literature; modern Spanish poetry Dr Mnica Jato
20th-century Hispanic narrative; the avant-garde novel of the 1920s; the social novel of the 1930s; Spanish Civil War Literature; Spanish republican exile; Mara Zambrano Professor Frank Lough
Medieval and 16th-century literature and culture Dr Nigel Harris
Catalan poetry and narrative; literature of exile; comparative literature Dr Elisenda Marcer
20th-century German literature; language teaching methodology Professor John Klapper
Portuguese literature in English translation; the anthology in Portugal; the Uruguayan short story; advertising language; translation studies Dr Patricia Odber de Baubeta
German intellectual and cultural history of the 19th and 20th centuries, especially Nietzsche, the First World War, and National Socialism Dr Nicholas Martin
Spanish cinema Professor Rob Stone Textual editing; medieval chronicles; comparative philology; Hispanic linguistics Dr Aengus Ward
20th- and 21st-century womens writing; the politics of remembrance; feminist theory; gendered memories of Nazism; autobiography and identity; womens writing and fascism Dr Joanne Sayner
18th- and 19th-century womens literature Dr Ruth Whittle
Golden Age literature and culture; drama and theatre in early modern Europe Dr Jules Whicker
Interested graduates should contact Professor Rob Stone, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/hispanic for contact details Hispanic Studies PhD/MA by Research Research activity spans medieval to modern, embracing the history, literatures and cultures of Spain, Catalonia, the Hispanic Caribbean, Spanish America, Portugal and Brazil. It also encompasses the disciplines of Linguistics, Translation Studies and cinema. Interested graduates should contact Professor Francis Lough, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor +44 (0)121 414 6034; [email protected] FT PT DL Key themes include: the avant-garde novel of the 1920s, the social novel of the 1930s, Spanish Civil War literature, Exile Literature, Censorship, Womens writing, Gender and post colonial studies, Violence and Gender, Crime and detective fiction.
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External funding Hispanic Studies currently receives funding from several regional and national governments in the Iberian Peninsula:

Autobiography; the work of Giacomo Leopardi, and Leopardi in the European context Medieval literature and Italian diachronic linguistics Renaissance literature; the relation between literature and the visual arts; chivalric romance, particularly Ariosto; the concept of grazia; the debate about women in the Renaissance, and contemporary womens writing
The Portuguese government has sponsored the Ctedra Gil Vicente, a research centre for Lusophone Studies within the Department. The centre funds conferences and training events organised or attended by academic staff, language instructors and postgraduate students. It also offers partial bursaries to fund postgraduate students.
20th-century and contemporary literature; discourses of gender and sexuality in 20th-century and contemporary culture and society
The Xunta de Galicia supports the Centro de Estudos Galegos to promote the teaching of Galician in the Department, and provides small sums to support research activity in Galician Studies.
Contact: Dr Clodagh Brook +44 (0)121 414 7504; [email protected] Russian Studies PhD/MA by Research FT PT DL
The Institut Ramn Llull helps to fund a post and research in Catalan Studies.
Russian Studies in Modern Languages has close links with the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) see page 222. We conduct a wide range of funded research, from Russian modernist and postmodernist literature, the role of new FT PT DL media such as social media internet and blogging in Russia and beyond to ethnographic work on identity, class and consumption after socialism. In addition to supervision on the topics listed below, we can offer co-supervision with our CREES colleagues on relevant research themes. Research interests include:
The Basque government funds teaching and research-related activities in Basque language and culture. Italian Studies PhD/MLitt/MA by Research
Italian Studies, with an excellent record in attracting funding, has a vibrant postgraduate community. The research environment is outstanding and it has one full AHRC PhD per year for the 2013 academic year. It hosts an annual BirminghamWarwick postgraduate symposium and, since 2008, has held a studentled Italian seminar series. It is home to the Leopardi Centre and, currently, to a Leverhulme-funded project on populists in power and to an AHRC-funded project on Leopardis Zibaldone. Research interests include:

20th-century Russian literature and visual culture, neoliberalizing postsocialism, social inequality, class and work, ethnographic methods, participant observation, new media, social networks and activism
Italian politics, media and cultural studies Italian film; literary and film theory; 20th-century poetry and narrative; themes of conflict; opposition; power; public and private
Dr Jeremy Morris
Post-Soviet Russian media, social media, 20th-century Russian literature, Joseph Brodsky, translation studies, genre studies
The Age of Romanticism in Italy; the reception of Dante in the 19th century; 20th-century fiction; critical theory in Italy; the relation between oral and written literature, and the work of Umberto Eco
Dr Natasha Rulyova
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CULTURES
Within the School we offer several interdisciplinary programmes in the area of cultural studies. These are taught by academics from a range of disciplines across the College of Arts and Law, each bringing their specific expertise to bear on the topics under discussion. Facilities All our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Duration of programmes

Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Start dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/lcahm
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Cultural Inquiry MA This programme will introduce you to major theories of culture that span Humanities, Historical Studies and the Social Sciences; theories that belong broadly to the fields of critical theory, cultural studies and discourse. It is comprised of six taught modules two core and four optional, and concludes with the completion of a 15,000-word dissertation. FT PT
MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Cultural Inquiry MRes FT PT Exploring the same issues as the Cultural Inquiry MA programme, the MRes route has a focus on research and is made up of three taught modules and a 20,000-word thesis.
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. For further information, please visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/calgs or email [email protected]
Gender Studies MRes methodological issues/debates that have characterised the
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This programme introduces you to a range of theoretical and development of gender studies in the 20th century; this includes feminist theory, masculinity studies, queer theory, postcolonial theory, psychoanalysis, ethnography and studies in sexuality. It is comprised of three taught modules and a 20,000-word thesis.
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ART HISTORY, FILM AND VISUAL STUDIES
We are located in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, which houses the Barber Institute gallery. This is an excellent and representative collection of post-medieval European art. It includes paintings, engravings and drawings by such artists as Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Veronese, Picasso, Magritte, as well as an important collection of 19th-century paintings by artists such as Monet, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, Turner and Whistler. This is a valuable teaching collection which all members of staff use on a regular basis. Duration of programmes Facilities The Barber Institutes exceptional Fine Art Library (of circa 60,000 volumes) contains specialist collections of sales catalogues and 19th-century books, in addition to excellent holdings in all areas of art history. The University of Birmingham Library provides an additional research resource of international quality, containing almost 2 million books, a wide range of periodicals and IT facilities. Its research holdings include important collections of historical and art-historical documents, such as papers and photographs relating to Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Scholarships and studentships All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/historyofart Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see page 6263). History of Art students are eligible to apply for the Haywood Scholarship. Other scholarships/funding may also be available. Please contact the Postgraduate Office +44 (0)121 414 8950 or email [email protected] English language requirements Standard English requirements apply (see page 68). Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68.

Postgraduate study We have a thriving postgraduate community, which offers a stimulating intellectual environment. A wide range of public lectures and seminar programmes are regularly hosted by the Department, some of which postgraduates help to plan and organise. These provide opportunities to discuss art-historical questions with visiting speakers as well as to engage with the latest research of those working within the University. Postgraduate students are given the opportunity to co-curate an exhibition at the Barber Institute annually and co-author and co-edit an accompanying catalogue.
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History of Art MA FT PT This programme provides you with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study of one or more selected topics in the history of art based on a taught special subject module and a 15,000-word dissertation. A variety of options are available, including the distinctive Curating Research: Theories and Practices special subject module which provides you with the opportunity to gain practical experience and skills in exhibition organisation. For the latest information on available options, please contact the department. Contact: Dr Camilla Smith [email protected]
Research interests:
19th- and early 20th-century French art, design and visual culture Dr Francesca Berry 18th- and early 19th-century French visual culture (particular specialism in the revolutionary periods, especially iconoclasm and print culture) Dr Richard Clay
Roman architecture; Italian art, 14001600; Renaissance and post-Renaissance architecture in Italy and Britain Mr David Hemsoll
15th- and 16th-century French and northern European art; women in early modern art; books and manuscript illustration Dr Elizabeth LEstrange
Combined research and taught programme

History of Art MRes FT PT
German and Central European art and design from the mid-19th century to the present; the historiography of art; contemporary art theory and criticism Professor Matthew Rampley 18th-century Swiss art and late 19th- and early 20th-century German and Austrian art and visual culture Dr Camilla Smith
This programme offers two core modules Critical Methods in the History of Art and Visual Culture and research training and an optional module such as: Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art; Cultural Analysis; and Art, Heritage and Digital Cultures. The programme also requires you to research and write a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Dr Camilla Smith [email protected]
Modern and contemporary art and exhibition cultures in Europe (with specific emphasis on migration, hybridity and post-communism) Dr Jutta Vinzent

History of Art PhD/MA by Research FT PT DL Normally, you need either to have gained an MA or MA by Research qualification in the History of Art, or to have upgraded from an MA by Research in order to apply. The award of a PhD is virtually a necessary condition for pursuing a career as an academic art historian.
Collaborative PhDs The Department has won a considerable number of AHRC funding awards for collaborative PhDs since the competitions launch. Such PhDs are supervised in conjunction with non-HEI partners (Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, and the Royal Birmingham Society of Arts) and, in some cases, with the Department of History at Birmingham. The collaborative PhD programme is aimed at students who wish to pursue research careers in the wider cultural sector. We make applications for similar funding annually. Contact: Dr Camilla Smith [email protected]
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MUSIC
One of the most prestigious music departments in the UK, we have been ranked second in the country for the quality of our world-leading research and 2013 sees us expand our offering even further. Facilities We are located in the new Bramall Music Building in Chancellors Court at the heart of the University campus. The new premises are centred on the 450-seat Elgar Concert Hall and contain a suite dedicated to the study and performance of early music, five electroacoustic studios and a large rehearsal room. In addition, the departments performing and learning facilities also include the Elgar Suite a 16-room practice block and the Birmingham Electroacoustic Sound Theatre (BEAST), which has an active concert presence within Europe. Our Music Library is one of the best in the country, with special collections centred on 20thcentury English music (including Elgars diaries, manuscript scores and early editions) and Baroque music (including many manuscript and early printed sources and an extensive microfilm collection). Scholarships and studentships All of our postgraduate students become part of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School a vibrant international community offering dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Students have access to a computer cluster provided with music software, such as Sibelius and Adobe Audition, and our Graduate School team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Fees and funding Postgraduate study Supervised by experts of international standing, postgraduate study in Music focuses on composition, musicology and performance practice. Composition includes electroacoustic music; conventional and mixed media electroacoustics; instrumental and vocal music; mixed instrumental and electroacoustic music, and live and interactive electroacoustics. Musicology ranges from the medieval to the contemporary, and across a number of European musical cultures. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/music Starting dates Programmes usually start in September 2013. Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Bench fees also apply to pathways on the Music MA which include a performance element. In addition to the generous scholarships offered by the College of Arts and Law, Music students are eligible for funding from a number of Department scholarships, for instance Barber postgraduate and international scholarships. For further information, visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/calgs or email [email protected] English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). These items should be copies, since they cannot be returned.
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PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA Music 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Entry requirements The usual entry requirement is an upper second-class degree or higher in Music, or appropriate equivalent qualification. See also General entry requirements on page 68. Additional requirements
For Composition you should also submit scores and/or recordings of your work with your application For Musicology you should also submit a recent piece of written work and a brief research proposal with your application
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Music MA FT PT This flexible programme is designed to cater for those with a wide range of interests and specialisms. It is conceived as a next step after the undergraduate degree, either as a stepping stone to research, as a qualification for further education teaching or simply to satisfy a thirst for development. Pathways available:


Musicology PhD/MA by Research Our research expertise is concentrated on:

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Music analysis Critical theory Medieval music Baroque music Romantic music 19th- and 20th-century British music Classical Music
British Music Studies Choral Conducting Critical Musicology Early Music Editing Electroacoustic Composition/Sonic Art Instrumental/Vocal Composition Mixed Composition Musicology Open Pathway with Performance Open Pathway without Performance Performance Performance Practice
A particular focus is created by the existence of the Centre for Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR), which owns a large collection of reproduction early instruments and offers practical tuition in early instrumental and vocal techniques. Musical Composition PhD/MA by Research As part of this PhD you can create works which use electroacoustics and computer technology, traditional (and not so traditional) instrumental and vocal composition, or which combine these aspects. FT PT DL
Contacts: Composition pathways: Dr Scott Wilson [email protected] All other pathways: Dr Matthew Riley [email protected] Research interests include:

Composition and acousmatic electroacoustic music Instrumental/vocal composition Composition and live electroacoustic music
For information on these programmes contact: Dr Scott Wilson [email protected]
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Music Performance Practice PhD/MA by Research Uniquely, we offer degrees in performance practice at MA by Research and PhD levels, which allows performers of a proven ability to develop their work on historically informed performances of western art music. The programmes are assessed by performance supported by written work and a 20,000-word thesis. Research expertise:
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Singers and singing; gender and sexuality; performance; early modern period Classical and Romantic performance practice 15th and 16th centuries; violin performance; conducting Early music performance practice
Contact: Dr Matthew Riley [email protected]
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School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion

PHILOSOPHY
Our Department is home to a dynamic and friendly community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics. We offer a diverse variety of postgraduate programmes, and in addition to the formal teaching and training sessions we host a busy calendar of research seminars, colloquia and conferences. Birmingham has a growing international reputation as a centre of excellence for research in analytic philosophy. Staff members write papers and books in key areas, such as metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of religion, ethics and meta-ethics and we have research clusters in these areas. We host regular research seminars, workshops and international conferences, and have an expanding Postgraduate Research Programme. In addition, our Department includes the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics, which was founded in 2001, and was the first of its kind in the UK. The Centre was set up to address the practical and theoretical issues raised by globalisation. Global Ethics has natural affinities with Political Science and International Relations, as well as the Institute of Applied Social Studies. Students are encouraged to contribute to the international The Centre has links with the College of Medical and Dental Sciences, the International Development Department, the Birmingham Business School and the Birmingham Law School. We are multidisciplinary in approach, as we believe that the issues we face today cannot be solved within, for example, economics, politics or philosophy alone. Facilities We are housed in the European Research Institute building, which is part of the main Edgbaston campus. All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Duration of programmes
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postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. The Department also makes funds available to cover the expenses of students wishing to participate in conferences. Global ethics students are expected to attend the weekly Philosophy Seminar (which includes many speakers who are relevant to global ethics, including moral and political philosophers). In addition, in the Spring term a dedicated global ethics seminar is convened in order to bring more activist and practitioner speakers to the Centre. Postgraduate study We have an expanding postgraduate community and our postgraduates are well integrated into our research culture. Students present and discuss their work in progress at the weekly postgraduate research seminar. They are also encouraged to contribute informally to the Philosophy Society and Staff Seminar. The Philosophy Society hosts guest speakers from other universities where the speaker gives a special pre-talk for graduate students, aimed at familiarising them with the background issues of the main talk.
conferences and workshops we host and a mock conference for graduate students is held at the end of the year, in which each graduate student gives a paper.
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships A number of postgraduate (mostly fees only) bursaries are available from the department, and PhD students are offered paid work (and invaluable experience) as teaching assistants. Please contact the School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/philosophy Philosophy of Language and Linguistics MA On this programme you will explore issues in semantic and cognitive externalism, the nature of interpretation, deflationism, the nature of concepts, philosophical issues concerning truth-theoretic semantics, and theories of judgement. You will study two core modules in Philosophy and choose from a range of optional modules available from within English, Philosophy and Psychology. You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science MA On this programme you will explore issues in philosophy of the cognitive sciences, the nature of intentionality, physicalism, philosophical issues concerning rationality and interpretation, and consciousness. You will study three core modules in Philosophy Philosophy MA (Distance Learning mode subject to approval) You will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. Topics include: ethics, meta-ethics and global ethics; epistemology and metaphysics; mind, language and action; and the philosophy of health and happiness. In addition to a research skills module, you will select modules from a range of options offered by Philosophy (including the Centre for the Study of Global Ethics) and other departments. You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Philosophy of Health and Happiness MA (Distance Learning mode subject to approval) This programme focuses on the growing field of happiness and its overlap with health and wellbeing, asking questions such as: What is happiness? What is health? How does illness affect our understating of what matters? Do our views about death and mortality affect how happy we are and how meaningful our lives FT PT DL Philosophy of Religion and Ethics MA/Diploma/Certificate (Distance Learning Mode subject to approval) You will explore the key issues in the fields of Philosophy and Religion and Ethics, such as Are there shared human values? How do we negotiate different belief systems in pluralistic societies? Is there a conflict between science and religion? You will complete three core modules, three optional modules and a 15,000-word dissertation. Contact: Dr Yujin Nagasawa [email protected] or Dr David Cheetham [email protected] FT PT DL Contact for the above four programmes: Dr Jussi Suikkanen, Departmental Postgraduate Taught Director [email protected] FT PT DL in addition to optional modules in cognitive science from within the School of Psychology or the School of Computer Science. You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation. FT PT FT PT are? You will complete three Philosophy modules: Research Skills and Methods for MA students; Philosophy of Health and Happiness and God; Freedom and the Meaning of Life; as well as optional modules from the schools of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Psychology or the Birmingham Law School. You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation.
Taught programmes
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Global Ethics MSc/Diploma/Certificate This flexible programme offers a range of modules including
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International Law, Ethics and Politics MA (subject to approval) Taught jointly with the Birmingham Law School, this programme introduces you to the issues around law, global ethics and political theory, with particular emphasis on international human rights law and European law. Choosing from a wide range of optional modules, you will be able to apply your knowledge to a number of problems such as poverty reduction; international trade; war and terrorism; climate change; and democracy. Dissertation and non-dissertation routes are available, and the programme also includes a placement module, which is assessed by a 6,000-word report. Contact: Professor Tom Sorell [email protected]
Global Ethics, Human Rights, Global Bioethics, and Development Ethics. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a research seminar or undertake a placement with an NGO or the equivalent. Those studying the MSc will complete the programme with a 15,000-word dissertation. The programme is designed to accommodate those wishing to study part-time around other commitments. It is equally suitable for recent graduates or post-experience students, for those wishing to go on to further research in one or more of the topics, or for those with a personal interest in the field of global ethics. Contact: Professor Tom Sorell [email protected] Health, Bioethics and Law MA (subject to approval) This interdisciplinary programme will provide you with the opportunity to study issues and developments concerning health, healthcare, ethics and law and the inter-relations between these fields. The programme is ideally suited to Law graduates wishing to specialise in healthcare law in practice and also to people working in the legal professions and health and social care practitioners. Contact: Heather Widdows [email protected] Human Rights and Human Values MSc/Diploma/Certificate FT PT The programme takes a multidisciplinary approach to human rights and values, drawing on political theory, law, philosophy, theology, international relations and ethics. You study a range of modules including Global Ethics, Human Rights, Global Bioethics and Development Ethics. Those studying the MSc will complete the programme with a 15,000-word dissertation. The programme provides solid research training and contributes to the professional development of NGO personnel and those working in the public and private sector. It is also suitable if you are a graduate or if you want to go onto further research, such as a PhD, in this area. Contact: Professor Tom Sorell [email protected]

Philosophy MRes FT PT The MRes is a one-year programme designed to enable you to carry out a significant research project while following three taught modules. The first of these, Philosophical Research, investigates key questions concerning philosophical methods and thereby helps you to plan and manage the preparation of your thesis. It also facilitates the sharpening of key bibliographic, critical, interpretive, and presentational skills. Two further modules are chosen from a number of options including Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Language and the Philosophy of Happiness. Contact: Dr Jussi Suikkanen [email protected]

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Philosophy of language, mind and action Moral philosophy (theoretical and applied) Metaphysics and epistemology History of Philosophy Philosophy of the Cognitive Sciences Philosophy of Religion
A full list of academic staff and their research interests can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/philosophy Contact: Dr Mark Cartledge, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor [email protected]
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Global Ethics PhD/MA by Research FT PT DL The University of Birmingham Library also has a number of special collections of materials for research, including the personal papers of a number of significant figures in the history of the Church. These include:
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The Mingana Collection of Arabic and Syriac Manuscripts Archives of the Church Missionary Society Archives of the YMCA The Harold Turner Collection on new religious movements Manuscripts of religious texts on microfilm
Ethics and global public health Ethics, war and terror Poverty and financial exclusion Ethics of borders and immigration
A full list of academic staff and their research interests can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/globalethics Contact: Professor Tom Sorell +44 (0)121 414 8443; [email protected]
The Universitys major library collection supports our research areas, with over 120,000 volumes and several hundred periodicals. Much of this is located in the modern, spacious Orchard Learning Resources Centre on the Selly Oak Campus. All of our postgraduate students become part of and contribute to the vibrant international community of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School, which offers dedicated research resources, a supportive working environment and employability skills training. Our postgraduate research students are given access to a workspace with a computer, printing, and copying facilities and our team of academic and operational staff are on hand to offer support and advice to all postgraduate students within the College. Postgraduate study The Department combines internationally-established strength in teaching and research with initiatives in new fields of study: it provides a context that supports and encourages multidisciplinary research, and variety and depth of postgraduate study across the areas of theology and religion. We offer postgraduate programmes from taught Masters to PhD degrees in a wide range of subjects, and host public lectures and research seminars given by distinguished scholars. Contact: Dr Mark Cartledge, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor; [email protected]
THEOLOGY AND RELIGION

Theology and Religion plays a world-leading role in areas of research such as Textual Scholarship and Electronic Editing, ChristianMuslim relations and World Christianity (particularly Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies). We have a large and international community of postgraduates, attracted by the range and quality of supervision available and the chance to participate in specialised seminars in many areas of theological research. Facilities The Department is housed in the European Research Institute (ERI) building which is part of the main Edgbaston campus. We have extensive formal and informal links with academic and religious institutions in five continents. In the UK, we maintain close links with Queens (Ecumenical) College; Oscott (Catholic) College, Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, and the Urban Theology Unit in Sheffield. This gives us access to many other collections of antiquarian books and historical papers.
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History of Christianity MA Interdisciplinary programme (Taught within the Department of History) This is an interdisciplinary programme involving staff from a number of departments each providing a different area of expertise in the subject. Our range of expertise covers all periods and a wide range of historical approaches including Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and African Independent branches of Christianity, as well as social and cultural history. This gives you a rich variety of options and a range of dissertation possibilities. Contact: Dr Michael Snape [email protected]
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time DPT 56 years part-time (full-time may also be available) MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. For further information, please visit the scholarships section of our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/ calgs or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/theologyandreligion
See also History page 95 Islamic Studies MA/Diploma/Certificate FT PT
This is for those wishing to acquire a broad foundation in Islamic studies and those seeking a sound preparation for a subsequent research degree. Study includes Islamic Philosophy, Sufism, Islam in the Diaspora, Political Islam, Islam and Gender, and History of ChristianMuslim Relations. You also have the opportunity to work on areas of special interest. Contact: Dr Jagbir Jhutti-Johal [email protected] Theology and Religion MA FT PT
Theology and religion employs a wide variety of methodological approaches in its discourse. Not only that, but it has significance both as a subject in its own right, and within communities of faith and other non-academic contexts. This programme reflects this complexity and is designed to prepare you for professions which depend upon an advanced awareness of issues of theology and Evangelical and Charismatic Studies MA/Diploma/Certificate FT PT This programme explores the faith, practices, worship and teaching of Pentecostal/Charismatic and Evangelical communities from a critical academic perspective, which emphasises their global and contextual nature. It provides an excellent preparation for further research in the field, but is also well suited to personal and professional development purposes. You can pursue a range of specialisms and the 15,000-word dissertation provides an ideal opportunity for you to explore your own specific interests in the field. Contact: Dr Andrew Davies [email protected] religion, and allow you to better appreciate the significance of these issues in contemporary society. You will study a range of taught modules and complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Contact: Dr Jagbir Jhutti-Johal [email protected]
Taught programmes
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History of Christianity MRes Interdisciplinary programme (Taught within the Department of History) This programme combines training in research skills and methodology with the writing of a 20,000-word dissertation. The compulsory module, Writing the History of Christianity, focuses on selected modern historical classics and primary sources. In addition, you take either a tailor-made research skills module, providing specific training for your intended area of doctoral research (for example a language), or any 20-credit module from the MA in the History of Christianity. Contact: Dr David Gange [email protected] See also History page 97 Inter-religious Relations MRes FT PT Quaker Studies MRes on the Quaker past, present, and future, whilst conducting in-depth research an ideal stepping stone to a doctoral research degree. Taught modules include the History of Quaker Theology, and Issues in Contemporary Quakerism. Training in research methods is given and you complete a 20,000-word dissertation. Contact: Professor Ben Pink Dandelion [email protected] Religion and Culture MRes FT PT Here you can study religions in their historical and contemporary development; special attention is given to geographical spread, theological complexity and cultural influence. You explore the affinities between great religions, their mutual indebtedness, their differences, the clashes their encounters have produced and contemporary issues around religion, politics and peace building. The programme comprises three 20-credit modules, one of which is Research Methodology, and you complete a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Dr Josef Boehle [email protected] Islamic Studies MRes FT PT This degree offers a framework within which you can develop knowledge and skills in the social, cultural and theological study of religion and faith in contemporary society. Studies can include formal religions, alternative or New Age spiritualities, or other sources of meaning not conventionally thought of as religious. You can also study religion in regional contexts, looking at anthropological, sociological, historical and cultural issues. The programme comprises three 20-credit modules, one of which is Research Methodology, and you complete a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Dr Ian Draper [email protected] This MRes provides an opportunity for exploring most aspects of Islamic Studies, including: Islamic history as well as philosophy and contemporary religious and political thought. The programme comprises three 20-credit modules, one of which is Research Methodology, and you complete a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Dr Jagbir Jhutti-Johal [email protected] FT PT Quaker Studies offers an exciting way to learn about and reflect FT PT Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies MRes This programme allows you to study these movements with academic honesty, emphasising the contextual nature of Charismatic Christianity, considering the lessons such a study has for world Christianity, and enabling academic reflection on them. The programme comprises three 20-credit modules, one of which is Research Methodology, and you complete a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Dr Mark Cartledge [email protected] FT PT
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Sikh Studies MRes Within this programme you become critically oriented with key issues that play a significant role in understanding the Sikh religion and its practices. Taught elements explore the
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Practical Theology Doctorate DPT for part-time students; it provides a unique opportunity for practitioners in a variety of settings to work with peers from similar or different professional and voluntary contexts to gain a practice-based and relevant research degree by staged part-time work. You are encouraged to use your professional, voluntary or ministerial practice as the foundation for structured research in practical theology. Assessment is by a portfolio of work including a literature review, publishable article, research proposal, and a 50,000-word dissertation. PT DL This is a practice-based doctoral-level programme particularly
Sikh religion in a theological and anthropological context with reference to the contemporary scene. You develop critical reasoning skills needed for objectively analysing Sikh writings and the writings about Sikhism by scholars. Some emphasis is given to comparative study and its importance for the study of inter-religious dialogue and relations. The programme comprises three 20-credit modules, one of which is Research Methodology, and you complete a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Dr Jagbir Jhutti-Johal [email protected] Theology MRes Possible areas of supervised study within this programme include: the Bible and Christian thought, including, for example, third world and intercultural theologies; contextual biblical hermeneutics; Hebrew Bible or New Testament Studies; philosophy of religion; contemporary systematic theology, and western philosophical theology. It comprises three 20-credit modules, one of which is Research Methodology, and you complete a 20,000-word thesis. Contact: Dr Andrew Davies [email protected] FT PT
Please note: You should make clear the nature of your current practice situation and how this will be used in your doctoral studies in the personal section of your application. Contact: Professor Stephen Pattison [email protected] Theology and Religion PhD/MA by Research Research areas include:
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A list of the special interests of academic staff can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/theologyandreligion Contact: Dr Mark Cartledge [email protected]
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I chose to undertake my research at Birmingham because the staff are experts in their field.
Also Birmingham both the University and the city has a wide cultural diversity which, as an international student, made me feel more comfortable. My research project concerned electro-spinning, which essentially is using extremely high voltages to draw out polymers to very thin fibres; these fibres are then used to regenerate as bone. The traditional way of treating bone disease has been bone grafting, but we are trying to instruct the body to heal itself naturally. I got involved with a competition called Enterprising Birmingham, where I developed a water filter system for sub-Saharan countries; something I intend to pursue in the future. I also had the opportunity to travel and study in Singapore. At this final stage of my doctoral research, I can confidently say that I have had one of the best times of my life and I will remain ever grateful for the countless opportunities Birmingham has given me to invest in my future. Olubayode Doctoral Researcher in Metallurgy and Materials
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Interdisciplinary programme
PSIBS Physical Sciences of Imaging in the Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre
Physical Sciences of Imaging in the Biomedical Sciences PhD with Integrated Study (MSc year 1; PhD years 24) This is an interdisciplinary programme that draws on skills and expertise from across the spectrum of science, engineering and medicine at Birmingham. It is open to graduates from engineering and the physical sciences disciplines. Entry requirements The normal entrance qualification is at least an upper second-class Honours degree in a relevant discipline (Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics). English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply see page 68 for details. Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available contact the Doctoral Training Centre directly. Fees Standard fees apply (see page 6263 for details). Starting dates Autumn 2013.
Cross-disciplinary Our training and research are inherently cross-disciplinary, bringing together complementary scientific perspectives and skills that enable students to tackle challenging problems at the cutting-edge of imaging advancement, achieving insights not accessible within a single discipline. As a PSIBS researcher, you will work with physical scientists (chemists, engineers and physicists) to gain an understanding of the processes of image formation and the development of image-enhancing agents, tracers and probes, as well as laboratory expertise and a grounding in generic scientific methodologies. You will work with computer scientists to gain skills in complex data modelling and image analysis. You will also work with life scientists to develop a knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, bio-systems, normal physiology and disease processes, with an awareness of topical research in these areas. We believe that scientists with this broad skill-base will push the boundaries of the field of imaging and contribute to future breakthroughs in biological and biomedical sciences. Training Environment In the first year of the programme you will follow a course of six tailor-made taught modules and three cross-disciplinary research mini-projects. On successful completion of this stage you will pursue an individual three-year major PhD research project. The Doctoral Training Centre provides study and pastoral support throughout all four years of study.
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Theoretical foundations Laboratory and practical skills Cross-disciplinary integration Training in enterprise, communication and other transferable skills Building networks within and beyond the University
Visit the online website of the Doctoral Training Centre at www.birmingham.ac.uk/psibs Contact: Professor Mike Hannon +44 (0)121 414 8808 [email protected] For individual Masters programmes in Imaging, please see the School of Chemistry on page 125.
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School of Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering at Birmingham is one of the three largest centres for postgraduate education of chemical engineers in the UK. We have a postgraduate population of over 100, half from overseas, creating a truly multinational population and a lively, vibrant research environment. We have pioneered development and research in rapidly expanding new areas, such as pharmaceuticals and bioproducts, food processing, hydrogen fuel cells and energy research, as well as having leading-edge groups in fluid and particle mechanics. Staff in the School have a wide range of expertise in fields such as tissue engineering, supercritical fluid processing, mathematical modelling and pharmaceutical engineering. Our reputation is reflected in our RAE rating, which shows us to be in the top five Chemical Engineering schools in the country; 20% of our outputs were in the highest 4* category (highest international, world-leading) and 45% in the 3* (high international) ranking. The Centre for Formulation Engineering within the School received the Queens Anniversary Prize for Higher Education in 2011 for its pioneering research into micro-structured materials and outstanding track record in collaborative research and training with UK and multi-national companies involved in process engineering. The School boasts two EPSRC Doctoral Training Centres; the Engineering Doctoral Centre in Formulation Engineering, in which researchers are embedded in companies to develop skills in applying academic research to problems of industrial value; and the Doctoral Training Centre in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Applications (in collaboration with Nottingham and Loughborough universities). Both will provide ten training places per year to highly qualified science and engineering graduates. In addition, the School has received major funding from Science City for work in Hydrogen Energy and Advanced Materials, and has fully equipped labs for material and flow characterisation and analysis. Staff in the School have strong links with industry; our aim is to carry out work of the highest academic quality, which Duration of programmes
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is directed to better understanding and solution of industry problems. Links with industry are strong, with most staff having collaborative research programmes with companies such as Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Johnson Matthey, Rolls Royce, Cadbury, Pepsico, GSK, and Imerys. Many research projects have an industry component. Facilities Our Centre for Formulation Engineering enables research into structured products, in collaboration with Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science: 3.5 million of infrastructure funding has been used to modernise and redesign the laboratory space, bringing our bioprocessing facilities to Class 2 GMO standards, creating a suite of formulation engineering and computer laboratories and a pilot plant. Via the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Doctoral Training Centre, we have purpose-built laboratories for development and testing of fuel cells and for hydrogen production via novel methods. Postgraduate study The modern focus of chemical engineering is on structured products where the micron-scale formulated structure determines the function of the material. Innovation in product and process requires interdisciplinary science and industry focus, both of which are internationally recognised at Birmingham. The quality of our research students is a key factor in our continued success, and we recruit the best from around the world. Our research activity is collaborative, with new projects frequently bringing together academics with different interests. We also have current overseas collaborations with universities in Australia, China, Japan, India, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Canada and the USA.
PhD 3 years full-time EngD/PhD with Integrated Study 4 years full-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MSc 1 year full-time
Also see individual programme entries online at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/ postgraduate/index.aspx
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Entry requirements The normal entrance qualification for PhD and EngD study is either at least an upper second-class Honours degree, or a first degree of a lower classification, along with an MSc or evidence of substantial relevant industrial experience. Also see General entry requirements on page 68 or visit our online prospectus at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/requirements/index.aspx English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply see page 68 for details. Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available contact the School directly or email [email protected] Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details), except for continuing professional development programmes. Contact the CPD co-ordinator on +44 (0)121 414 5275 for further information. Starting dates There are no fixed dates for research degrees. Taught programmes September 2013. Learn more www.eng.bham.ac.uk/chemical Air Pollution Management and Control MSc/Diploma FT PT Run jointly with Environmental Health and Risk Management in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. This programme provides you with an understanding of the causes and effects of air pollution, and of the management measures and engineering technologies available for its control. The Diploma combines selected taught elements and the Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc/Diploma You learn about aspects of chemical engineering that deal with the design and development of formulated products such as food and pharmaceuticals. You take six core and six optional short-course taught modules and carry out a research project with one of the research teams (MSc only). Optional modules enable you to gain specific knowledge relating to food and/or pharmaceutical product development. You may also choose business and management modules, or develop mathematical modelling Food Safety, Hygiene and Management MSc/Diploma FT PT This provides an advanced academic training in food and public health by addressing the scientific, technical, managerial, political and legislative factors that influence food safety. Contact: Ms Madeline Smith +44 (0)121 414 5291; [email protected] FT PT research project. Contact: Dr Neil Rowson +44 (0)121 414 5298; [email protected] Biochemical Engineering MSc/Diploma If you are interested in pursuing a career in biochemical engineering, biotechnology or bioprocessing, then this programme will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required. It covers aspects of modern bioprocessing and biochemical engineering, including the design and operation of advanced production plant and processes, the application of post-genomic high-throughput techniques, the production and purification of biopharmaceuticals and cutting-edge tissue replacement therapies. As well as lectures and tutorials, you undertake laboratory work and complete a full process plant design exercise. You also have practical experience of working in the newly-refurbished pilot plant of the Biochemical Engineering building, and gain research training on your own project attached to one of the teams working in the bioprocessing research section. Contact: Dr Neil Rowson +44 (0)121 414 5298; [email protected] FT PT skills. Modules are also available individually to fulfil continuing professional development needs. Contact: Dr Neil Rowson +44 (0)121 414 5298; [email protected]
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Industrial Project Management MSc/Diploma This is a part-time MSc programme addressing the challenges of project management in an industry context. Contact: Dr Neil Rowson +44 (0)121 414 5298; [email protected]
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For details of our latest CPD packages, please visit our online postgraduate prospectus at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ courses/postgraduate/index.aspx

Formulation Engineering EngD This is an EPSRC-sponsored doctoral research and training programme. You combine a research project based in industry with a Masters-level training and development programme. Companies participating in the scheme are involved in modern process engineering and formulation of multiphase structured materials. Contact: Dr Richard Greenwood +44 (0)121 414 7234; [email protected] Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Applications PhD with Integrated study Led by the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the universities of Loughborough and Nottingham, this is an EPSRC-sponsored doctoral research and training programme. The programme lasts for four years and is focused on hydrogen and fuel cells as renewable energy sources and how these can be integrated into everyday infrastructure. It includes 120 credits of taught modules in the first three years in science, engineering, energy, team building as well as business, economics and management, with research opportunities available in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. You will have a systematic knowledge and understanding of hydrogen, fuel cells and their applications including developments and problems at the forefront of the discipline. Contact: Mr John Hooper +44 (0)781 414 5275; [email protected] FT FT
This new programme demonstrates the exciting future promise of hydrogen, fuel cells and their applications in a zero-emission world. Participants are taught through modules in science, engineering, team building, and business and management and will complete a dissertation. Graduates will have a systematic knowledge and understanding of the discipline, able to evaluate current research critically and propose new hypotheses. Contact: Mr John Hooper +44 (0)781 414 5275; [email protected]
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For further information on specific research interests of staff, please see our online prospectus at www.bham.findaphd.com Contact: Professor Mark Simmons +44 (0)121 414 3947; [email protected]
School of Chemistry
Chemistry is a rapidly changing and exciting subject that is crucial to our understanding of many of todays global issues. The School of Chemistry at Birmingham has a long and distinguished record in carrying out original research of international stature, and we are committed to continuing in this vein. In the pursuit of excellence, we cultivate an intellectual climate and offer state-of-the-art facilities that, together, foster academic success and recognition. Theoretical Chemistry: The School has excellent computing The School of Chemistry is undergoing a period of renaissance and growth. We have received significant investment in surface chemistry and analysis laboratories (500,000), and won 2.5 million-worth of investment from Advantage West Midlands and the European Regional Development Fund to purchase state-of-the-art equipment and refurbish laboratory space for carrying out research under the heading of Advanced Materials Research. In 2008 we were awarded 6 million for an EPSRC Doctoral Training Centre: Physical Sciences of Imaging in the Biological Sciences (PSIBS) see www.birmingham.ac.uk/psibs As a research-led School, which has received significant recent investment in research infrastructure, we offer a high quality research environment that will provide you with the best starting point for your future career. Facilities Molecular Synthesis: The School is equipped with excellent facilities for synthetic chemistry and product analysis, housing one of the best centres for small-molecule characterisation in the UK. A full complement of technical services including glass-blowing, electrical and mechanical workshops is on hand to support the Schools research. Materials Chemistry: Having benefited from the recent awarding of a Science City bid, facilities for inorganic materials synthesis and characterisation are also state-of-the-art. The School now has an extensive suite of materials characterisation equipment. It is also unique among Chemistry departments in this country in having a magnetic resonance imaging spectrometer, specialising in the visualisation of chemical processes and reactions. You will also have the opportunity to present your achievements and research aspirations to other members of the School through oral and poster presentations in our annual Postgraduate Symposium, as well as through more informal discussions with other people working in your research group or theme. The School actively encourages its students to present their research at national and international conferences and provides travel bursaries to help finance these trips. As a new student joining the Research School, you will work closely with your academic supervisor to put together a Personal Development Plan that will identify courses and training opportunities, ranging from scientific record-keeping and report writing, through to presentation skills and health and safety. This aspect of your professional development is supported by the College and University Graduate Schools and will enable you to develop the more generic skills associated with research. Postgraduate study Our research facilities and infrastructure, in combination with the expertise provided by your project supervisor will ensure you have the best opportunity to succeed in your chosen area of specialised research. In addition to the specialist training that you will receive relevant to your research project, the School also places a high priority on providing more generic training. facilities, which include access to the Universitys 1500 processor BlueBEAR supercomputing cluster, funded through SRIF3. Nanoscale Chemistry: Further funding from Advantage West Midlands and the European Regional Development Fund has allowed the School to expand its surface characterisation and nanochemistry facility. Many research groups working in materials chemistry and nanoscale chemistry also make extensive use of national and international synchrotron and neutron facilities.
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Chemistry and physical techniques Data modelling and image analysis Life science and medicine
Also see our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/courses/postgraduate/index.aspx Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Applicants must have at least an upper second-class UK Honours degree (or the equivalent) in Chemistry or a relevant related discipline. We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available; contact the School directly. Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details).
Gaining skills and expertise from different sciences and medicine will uniquely position you for careers in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and imaging industries. Our programmes also include cutting-edge research projects and offer the opportunity to pursue further doctoral (PhD) studies. The programmes are delivered within PSIBS unit, which is the UK EPSRC Centre of excellence for postgraduate training in Biomedical Imaging, led by Chemical Biology Professor, Mike Hannon. Contact: Professor Mike Hannon +44 (0)121 414 8808; [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/psibs

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If you are interested in joining the School of Chemistry for postgraduate research, please contact: Postgraduate Admissions Secretary +44 (0)121 414 2275; [email protected]
School of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering, in all its aspects, is a cornerstone of both development and sustainability of civilisations and we regard it to be an important aspect of education in engineering. There is a long history of education in this area at Birmingham and we take pride in providing a range of postgraduate taught programmes together with thorough training in research. Civil Engineering at Birmingham covers most branches of the discipline, thus preparing graduates for a variety of rewarding career opportunities in both industry and academia. Facilities Diverse teaching facilities are available, including high-quality lecture rooms and well-equipped and appropriately resourced research laboratories. These facilities are augmented by computer clusters supported by the discipline specific up-to-date software. Well-equipped facilities are also available for undertaking research in public health, soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, water engineering, wind engineering, railway engineering and structural engineering. A range of flumes are available in the hydraulics laboratory. In addition to this, a facility to simulate down draughts from thunder storms, and three half-sleeper rigs for undertaking near full-scale investigations into railway track foundations have recently been commissioned. Advanced computer systems are provided for research into numerical modelling of complex systems and issues associated with sustainability. All our research teams are supported by funding from research councils, industry and other sources. English language requirements Postgraduate study Research is carried out in the Infrastructure Engineering and Management Research Centre. We cover activities ranging from the management of water resources and the environment to the mechanical performance of complex structural units that could equally be used in aircraft and ships and for civil engineering purposes. As a result of this diversity and the need for collaboration between sub-disciplines, our research is organised into four broad themes (see Doctoral research programmes listing). Within these themes, traditional subject areas are covered by a spectrum of projects that range from those generating fundamental understanding to those targeted at specific engineering applications of new knowledge, techniques or processes.
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Entry requirements The normal academic entry qualification for PhD Study is either at least an upper second-class honours degree, or a first degree of lower classification, along with an MSc or evidence of substantial relevant industrial experience. The basic entry requirement for our taught programmes is a good Honours degree in an appropriate discipline. However, practical experience may also be an important consideration.
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techniques of practical use in civil engineering, management and implementation of all stages of construction and civil engineering projects. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities, as many of the techniques learnt are applicable both within and outside the civil engineering design and construction industry. Construction Management MSc/Diploma/Certificate FT PT
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Provides advanced training to graduates to develop construction management skills opening up leading roles in a professional capacity. The skills gained provide you with the ability to respond to changing requirements of the construction industry in both the UK and overseas. The programme includes lectures, tutorials, workshops, industrial seminars, site visits and individual projects. Geotechnical Engineering MSc/Diploma/Certificate FT PT
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All our postgraduate programmes can be studied on either a full- or part-time basis leading to the award of Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MSc/MRes. In general, there are two terms of formal teaching through lectures, tutorials and coursework. All those studying for the MSc undertake an individual project, which full-time students carry out in the Summer term. MRes students undertake their thesis project throughout the academic year, in parallel to a limited programme of classroom based tuition. Civil Engineering MSc/Diploma/Certificate This programme is aimed at civil engineering and related graduates wishing to enter the profession and who choose to study a general Masters-level course rather than specialising in a particular subject area. It allows students to tailor their studies to meet the needs of their chosen career path by offering a wide range of modules which can be selected, together with a wide choice of individual research projects. Civil Engineering and Management MSc/Diploma/certificate FT PT This programme provides the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to equip graduates for a career in engineering and project management. It addresses the working of engineering and construction organisations and provides disciplines and FT PT
Our aim is to provide advanced training to civil engineers and geologists who wish to widen their knowledge or to specialise in the field of geotechnical engineering. The programme includes lectures, design studies, laboratory classes, site visits and individual projects. In addition to this, external lectures are provided by experts and leaders from industry. Geotechnical Engineering and Management MSc/Diploma/Certificate This programme is aimed at civil engineers and geologists who wish to widen their professional scope, or to specialise in geotechnical engineering augmented with modern managerial skills. It consists of taught modules (lectures, laboratory classes, design exercises, workshops) and site visits. Railway Systems Engineering and Integration MSc/Diploma/Certificate FT PT Provides the skills, know-how and knowledge required to manage the complex interfaces characterising existing and new railway systems. The programme develops your railway engineering knowledge, systems integration skills, and your ability to work in focused project teams. Technology-oriented modules cover the principles of rolling stock design, railway traction systems, infrastructure and track systems, as well as railway control. You will also study systems engineering and human factors, FT PT
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along with management focused modules. The programme features industrial visits and a European study tour. For further information about the programmes in Railway Systems Engineering please contact: Mrs Joy Grey +44 (0)121 414 4342 Road Management and Engineering MSc/Diploma/Certificate or middle-management positions in private or public sector organisations. It has a strong emphasis on equipping you with the appropriate technical and managerial skills required for the road asset manager. Core subjects covered include road financing, road design, materials, pavement design, road asset management, road safety and sustainable transport policy. The flexible programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, site visits and a research project (for the MSc programme only). Water Resources Technology and Management MSc/Diploma/Certificate FT PT Climate change, population growth, urbanisation and pollution all mean that society faces the urgent need to adapt to reductions in natural resource availability and energy consumption. At the very heart of this is the availability and management of water and this intensive programme recognises water as the worlds most precious natural resource. It provides advanced training to engineers and scientists in order to develop their understanding of the activities involved in the design and operation of water engineering systems. This opens up the range of career opportunities available for specialists who understand the complex role of water in modern society, and can provide guidance to ensure optimum utilisation of this often scarce resource. The integrated approach to the water cycle and the use of modern management techniques both help to ensure that graduates of the programme can attain senior management positions in the water industry, both in the UK and overseas. For further information about the above taught programmes please contact: +44 (0)121 414 5089; [email protected] or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/civil-engineering FT PT The programme is designed for engineers aspiring to senior
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Engineering, Sustainability and Resilience MRes The main component of this new programme is a research project which provides structured training in research. Usually carried out with industrial involvement, with some time spent in the collaborating organisation, this programme includes study in your area of interest within the theme of engineering resilience and sustainability. Contact: Dr Tung-Chai Ling +44 (0)121 414 5146; [email protected] Railway Systems Integration MRes FT FT
This new interdisciplinary programme combines a major research project with technical study to build on previous academic study or industrial experience in a relevant subject area. You will benefit from the fundamental and applied research being carried out in the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education. Comprising two-thirds research, this programme allows you to carry out a detailed research project, usually in collaboration with industry, whilst learning more about specific technical and management issues relevant to the railway industry. Contact: Professor Chris Baker +44 (0)121 414 5067; [email protected]

Civil Engineering PhD/MSc by Research FT PT Our research tackles the problems faced by society today and develops the knowledge and tools to build the communities of the future. Many of our projects have already had a significant impact on society; the impact of others will be felt by generations to come. Research within the School is clustered into two themes: n Railways and Transport n Resilience and Sustainability Further information, including examples of research projects, can be found in our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/ research/listing.aspx Contact: Professor Miles Tight +44 (0)121 414 5071; [email protected]
School of Computer Science

Computer Science at Birmingham dates back to the late 1950s, with the School of Computer Science becoming one of the first academic departments in the UK to undertake research and teaching in this field. Some 60 years later, we now provide specialist teaching and conduct world-leading research in fundamental and applied computer science, artificial intelligence, optimisation, computer security, robotics and medical imaging. We are at the forefront of many areas of this dynamic field for example; we invented and developed the SIAscope, a unique imaging device used by dermatologists to aid the early diagnosis of skin cancers. Duration of programmes Ranked by our 2008 RAE success as joint seventh in the UK for the quality of our world-leading research, we are proud to deliver outstanding postgraduate education informed by academics at the forefront of their fields. We welcome applications from highly motivated and well-qualified graduates and look forward to providing you with the chance to be involved in our innovative research-led developments as they are being made. Facilities The School resides in a purpose-designed building, which offers 24-hour, 7 days a week swipe card access to an impressive range of state-of-the-art facilities. These include dedicated laboratories for teaching, robotics and medical imaging, cluster computing suites, a full wireless network, a computer science reference library and social spaces providing computer science students with innovative space for independent and group-based learning as well as socialising. Postgraduate study We are home to the Centre of Excellence for Research in Computational Intelligence and Applications (CERCIA). We collaborate with major industry players and hold over 12 million in externally funded grants and contracts. Starting dates We are a truly international School, with postgraduate students and staff from many countries contributing to the rich diversity of our research community. Active links with other global universities give our postgraduates opportunities to join international research partnerships in Australia, Canada, China, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden and the USA. Learn more www.cs.bham.ac.uk Most Masters courses start in September 2013. Contact the School directly for information about specific starting dates. Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available: for details contact the School directly or email [email protected] English language requirements IELTS minimum of 6.0; no less than 5.5 in any section TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum of 87; no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 25 in writing. Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Also see individual programme entries for additional requirements online www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/requirements
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PhD 3 years full-time MSc by Research 1 year full-time MSc 1 year full-time
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Advanced Computer Science MSc An advanced programme drawing upon our international research reputation and is designed to prepare you for a career in academic or industrial research in computer science. It offers a broad range of advanced taught modules and deepens your knowledge through individual supervision in one of the many research areas of the School. In the final four months, one of the mini-projects is extended into the final summer dissertation. Contact: Professor Andrew Howes +44 (0)121 415 8742; [email protected] Computer Science MSc upon the experience and knowledge of the student.
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The MSc in Multidisciplinary Optimisation is a one-year full-time degree for students who would like to receive practical, technical and theoretical training in advanced aspects of optimisation. Optimisation problems arise in all aspects of mathematics, science and engineering. However, the technical and theoretical skills required are often outside the scope of a traditional single discipline based degree. This programme is targeted at strong mathematics, science or engineering graduates who wish to gain valuable skills and techniques in this area, which will be a considerable asset to their further study or employability. Contact: Dr Shan He +44 (0)121 415 8742; [email protected] Robotics MSc of numerate disciplines allied to robotics, including electronic FT
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Both routes provide a technical degree with much programming, designed to give you a grounding in both the fundamentals of computer science, practical software development skills and choice of in-depth modules for both Route 1 and Route 2 students. The final four months are spent on an individual project of your choice. Contact: Dr Jim Yandle +44 (0)121 415 8742; [email protected] Computer Security MSc FT
The MSc in Robotics is a one-year full-time degree for graduates engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics and mathematics. Students will learn theories of intelligent robotic control and software tools required to implement standard algorithms in mobile robots and robot manipulators. Graduates of the programme will either work in industry or pursue a research degree in robotics. Entrants to the programme should have a good level of mathematical ability in probability theory, linear algebra, and mathematical analysis, and the ability to program in either C/C++ or Java. Contact: Dr Michael Mistry +44 (0)121 415 8742; [email protected]
For graduates in a computing-related discipline; this programme covers the theory and practice of designing and building secure systems and provides a firm grounding in cryptography, network security and secure programming. It gives you practical experience with technologies and toolkits for building internetbased software. You also undertake a large, personally supervised project in the final months of the course with the potential to present at top computer security conferences. Contact: Professor Uday Reddy +44 (0)121 415 8742; [email protected]
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Natural Computation MRes The MRes in Natural Computation is a one-year full-time degree for students who have found their undergraduate study stimulating and want to learn in-depth about this emerging interdisciplinary field. This programme is designed for students wishing to undertake a challenging researchoriented Masters degree. Contact: Dr Shan He +44 (0)121 415 8742; [email protected] Computer Science PhD/MSc by Research For research themes, please visit our website www.cs.bham.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate-research For general information about admission to our doctoral research programmes, please contact: Dr Hayo Thielecke +44 (0)121 414 3744; Fax: +44 (0)121 414 4281; [email protected] www.cs.bham.ac.uk/admissions FT
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School of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Our research and teaching stretches from materials, devices and systems with close links with physics through the generation and distribution of electrical energy, the railway network, communications and applied computing, to activities in serious games and human interaction technologies, which border on applied psychology. With 30 academic staff and nearly 40 support staff, its likely that we will be active in whichever aspect of Electrical and Computer Engineering is of interest to you. Our turnover on research is around 3 million per year, which comes from a variety of sources including UK government and industry as well as the EU. We are keen to welcome new students who have ability, enthusiasm and commitment. Over 25 years, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has recognised our taught programmes as the first steps towards professional chartered engineer status, and accreditation of our courses was confirmed by the IET in 2008. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 85% of our research was judged to be of international standing while 60% was internationally leading. Our aim is to maintain and improve on this high quality in all aspects of our work. Facilities The School of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering has extensive computing facilities with over 150 PCs in our clusters. These PCs run the latest version of Windows (at the moment this is Windows 7) that will support the extensive range of applications software available. Selected computers will also run Linux. The computer systems available are of a high specification and are regularly upgraded. The installed software includes, amongst other items: Word processing, spreadsheet, database and web page design software. There is a wide range of technical software provided for project and assignment work. This includes CAD systems for circuit simulation, programming FPGAs, PCB design, system simulation, software design and programming. There is support for microcontroller and DSP (Analog Devices Blackfin 561) programming, RF circuit and antenna design, for the creation of virtual environments, spoken language and computer vision. We offer research for MSc by Research, MRes and PhD degrees in the mainstream areas of communications, control engineering, power, solid-state devices, digital systems, human-centred technology and human interface technologies, and also in specialist areas such as acoustics and sonar, speech and image processing, microwave circuits, materials and high-critical temperature superconductivity. You can also advance your knowledge by studying for an MSc degree in areas related to our research interests. The MSc programmes can be studied full-time or part-time. The modules of each degree programme are organised as short intensive series of lectures followed by a period of enquiry-based learning. Our taught Masters programmes are particularly suitable for part-time study by practising engineers. They provide excellent education and training, and can improve your capabilities and career prospects. Our postgraduates work in research groups within research centres. Each research group provides challenge, support, good supervision and outstanding facilities. Strong collaboration with industry ensures research projects are industrially relevant, preparing PhD graduates for high-ranking positions in their chosen career. The specialist equipment available to students for project work, through research groups includes, RF spectrum analysers, RF signal generators, RF and Audio anechoic chambers, digital analysers, advanced FPGA development systems, active vision systems, an optics laboratory, audio recording booth. The well-stocked central University Library is also nearby. Students have online access to the University Library, to IET, IEEE and many other leading academic journals. Postgraduate study Research studentships and scholarships are available to excellent applicants, reflecting the vital contribution that postgraduates make to the high quality research activity of the School. We are members of the Microsoft MSDNAA scheme. This means that we can make the latest versions of Microsoft development tools, project management and tools and operating systems available to students, at minimal cost.
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PhD 3 years full-time MSc by Research/MRes 1 year full-time MSc 1 year full-time, or up to 5 years on a flexible, part-time basis MSc with Industrial Studies 18 months full-time
Also see our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/courses/postgraduate Entry requirements The normal entrance requirements for MRes, MSc by Research, or PhD study are a first degree of at least good UK upper second-class honours standard, an appropriate standard of English and adequate financial support. The requirements also allow for entry based on comparable ability, as indicated by a good UK MSc performance or a lower first degree performance plus substantial relevant experience. For standard MSc programmes, you should have at least a 2:2 Honours degree.* For MSc with Industrial Studies, you should have a 2:1 Honours.* Also see General entry requirements on page 68 or visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/requirements * A degree from a university of high international standing in a relevant subject English language requirements Standard MSc students need to meet the standard English requirements (see page 68 for details). Digital Entrepreneurship MSc MSc with Industrial Studies programmes students should have English language ability as follows:
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You will gain the knowledge to design novel digital technology and understand how to set up enterprises to commercially exploit these designs. You will develop a systematic knowledge and understanding of topics selected from areas such as humancomputer interaction, socio-economic impacts of technology, and risk in software development. The programme provides an excellent starting point for further research or for employment with innovative technology companies. A key element of the programme is an individual project that provides you with an opportunity to pitch your concept to potential investors.
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Embedded Systems MSc Embedded Systems with Industrial Studies MSc These programmes are designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to play a leading part in the research and development of the electronic systems vital to the growth of global economies: these systems proliferate where digital electronics, communications, computing and power systems are integrated. You will learn about the design of small scale embedded systems, digital signal processing, and a selection of topics from communications engineering, spoken language processing and image interpretation. Electronic and Computer Engineering MSc Electronic and Computer Engineering with Industrial Studies MSc FT These programmes provide an opportunity to create a personalised study package covering modules in communications engineering, digital electronics, spoken language processing and image interpretation, which will prepare you to play a leading role in research and development for almost any part of the electronics industry. In particular you are free to combine selected aspects of communications engineering with electronics design and speech and image analysis and interpretation. Electromagnetic Sensor Networks MSc Electromagnetic Sensor Networks with Industrial Studies MSc Electromagnetic sensor networks is an emerging field that will be at the forefront of economic growth and research in the next decade, helping to create a safer world for all. These programmes will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to play a leading part in future developments that are central to the security and surveillance industry. A wide range of topics are available for study in communications engineering, electromagnetics, antennas and sensor networks with options in embedded systems and radiowave propagation. Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering MRes A one-year programme primarily intended for candidates who wish to pursue a career in research; provides training in research skills appropriate for both industrial and academic careers. One-third of your time is spent on coursework and professional and research skills, with the remaining time devoted to a research project. Contact: Professor Michael Lancaster, Programme Director +44 (0)121 414 4317; [email protected] FT FT FT PT MSc programmes with Industrial Studies In addition to the modules taken as part of a standard MSc degree, these programmes includes an industrial placement module. Following the summer placement, you return to the University to begin an individual project. The placement provides an opportunity for students to develop ideas for the individual project, in topics related to the interests of the host company. Contact for all MSc programmes: Mr David Pycock +44 (0)121 414 4330/4292; [email protected] FT PT FT PT FT Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering MSc Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering with Industrial Studies MSc These programmes provide the knowledge and skills needed by innovative technology companies and a starting point for a career in research in radio frequency, microwave and millimetre wave engineering. You will study modules that reinforce the fundamentals of communications engineering and advanced modules in principles of communications, electromagnetics, antennas and propagation; satellite, cellular and optical fibre communications, and radio frequency sensors and systems. The programme is taught by staff who are at the forefront of research in passive and active microwave circuits, micromechanical electromagnetic systems, antennas, and propagation studies. FT FT PT
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School of Mathematics
The School of Mathematics has around 50 academic staff, 15 research staff, approximately 50 research students, and other staff providing computing and secretarial support. We have recently expanded our research activities by increasing the numbers of our graduate students. The School has a strong research culture, with many researchers of international stature in each of our main specialisms. Facilities We provide our research students with pleasant office space and all our students have access to individual PCs. The Universitys Library Services Department supports most of the major mathematical and statistical packages, and a range of workstations and PCs within the School. We also have access to a supercomputer for work in Applied Mathematics. The School of Mathematics is a founding member of MAGIC, the Mathematics Access Grid: Instruction and Collaboration. This is an interactive video conferencing resource, which is used to present lectures to postgraduate students across the whole of England. Our postgraduate lectures are broadcast to over 13 English universities and our students have the opportunity to collaborate with students and academics in other universities. This is a very exciting development and means that postgraduate students will have access to lecturers not available on their own campus. Postgraduate study We have a talented postgraduate community of over 50 young researchers represented by UK, EU and international students, and a vibrant postgraduate society called BUMPS. Visit their website at web.mat.bham.ac.uk/pgweb/index.php Fees We are keen to attract further well-motivated and able research students, and invite applications. We encourage applicants to visit the School whenever possible, to meet our staff and our lively and talented group of postgraduates, and to find out more about research student life at Birmingham. There are opportunities for postgraduate research at PhD and MPhil levels. Training is provided through individual supervision of research, by advanced seminar courses and conferences, and by generic courses. The PhD degree involves a qualifying dissertation submitted during Learn more www.mat.bham.ac.uk Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details). For the most up-to-date information contact the School directly. Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available contact the School directly or email [email protected] English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Also see individual programme entries for additional requirements online www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/requirements Duration of programmes
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the second year of study. We expect students to give seminars, attend conferences and present papers, preparing them for professional life. Prospective applicants who would like to discuss particular research areas are welcome to contact staff members associated with each of the main research areas. All enquiries about admissions should be made to the Graduate School Admissions Office. Contact: Mrs Janette Lowe +44 (0)121 414 6193; [email protected] Applications can be made online www.mat.bham.ac.uk/graduateschool
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Financial Engineering MSc Financial engineering is a multi-disciplinary field that involves the application of computational engineering, software engineering, and computer programming skills, as well as the underlying mathematical and statistical theory to the analysis and management of financial opportunities. The programme is for strong (1st, 2:1 or equivalent) graduates from programmes in mathematics, or programmes with advanced mathematical components, and who wish to pursue a career in quantitative analysis in economic or financial sectors with state-of-art mathematical methods, computational skills and programming expertise. Contact: Dr Hui Li +44 (0)121 414 3741; [email protected] Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Econometrics (MORSE) MSc This postgraduate degree is an ideal preparation for a career in economics, medicine, finance, insurance and industrial management. In the United Kingdom, there is a shortage of personnel who are highly qualified in statistics and operational research. This shortage is predicted to increase in the future. To be accepted onto this programme a high standard in a mathematically based undergraduate degree must have been achieved, equivalent to a UK upper second or first class degree. Contact: Dr Prakash N Patil +44 (0)121 414 6191; [email protected] Mathematics and Computing in Biology and Medicine MSc In the post-human genome project era, biology and medicine are being revolutionised by new technologies which allow the measurement of the highly complex molecular signatures of health and disease. For this to be capitalised upon in the fight for new treatments and diagnostics for life-threatening diseases, there is a fundamental need in both academic research and FT FT FT
biotechnology for a new generation of scientists trained to work at the frontiers of mathematics, computational biology and healthcare research. The programme is for strong (upper second or equivalent) graduates from programmes in mathematics, or programmes with advanced mathematical components, including physics and some engineering subjects, who wish to work in interdisciplinary research at the interfaces of mathematics, computing and biology. Contact: Dr Rosemary Dyson +44 (0)121 414 3415; [email protected] Multidisciplinary Optimisation MSc Optimisation problems arise in all aspects of mathematics, science and engineering. However, the technical and theoretical skills required are often outside the scope of traditional single-discipline-based degrees. This programme covers the field of optimisation from a highly multidisciplinary point of view. A minimum of upper second, or equivalent, in a science or engineering subject is required to be accepted onto this programme with sufficiently high marks in fundamental mathematics and computing. Contact: Dr Pietro Oliveto +44 (0)121 5142; [email protected] Mathematical Finance MSc Taught jointly with Economics see page 207 This programme provides skills enabling technically able graduates (including in mathematics, science and engineering) to apply quantitative training to financial analysis. You take a number of compulsory courses, optional courses, and write a dissertation. We expect graduates from this Masters to take positions in quantitative analysis (or similar) in major financial institutions, or to go on to postgraduate research. To apply, you need a good first degree in Economics or a related discipline. Contact: The Postgraduate Administrator Department of Economics +44 (0)121 414 6650; [email protected] FT FT
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Applied Mathematics PhD This group has an international reputation for its research work on topics in fluid mechanics, applied analysis, mathematical biology, financial mathematics, nonlinear waves and scientific computing. Contact: Mrs Janette Lowe +44 (0)121 414 6193; [email protected] Management Mathematics PhD mathematical theory and methods applicable to managerial decision making, particularly non-linear, discrete and multi-criteria optimisation. Contact: Mrs Janette Lowe +44 (0)121 414 6193; [email protected] Pure Mathematics PhD The Pure Mathematics group is made up of world leading mathematicians working in algebra, analysis, logic and combinatorics. Contact: Professor Sergey Shpectorov +44 (0)121 414 6604; [email protected] Statistics PhD This growing group in the department mainly focuses on research into nonparametric, time series and robust methods and medical statistics. Contact: Mrs Janette Lowe +44 (0)121 414 6193; [email protected] FT PT FT PT FT PT FT PT
This programme provides an opportunity for excellent graduates in any programme with a substantial mathematics element to fill in the gaps in their mathematical background and thus enable them to study an MSc programme, either organised by the School of Mathematics or by another school with a contribution from the School of Mathematics. Based on individual assessments of the candidates, a bespoke programme will be compiled for them from the list of optional modules. Contact: Dr Richard Mycroft +44 (0)121 414 6590; [email protected] This internationally leading group of researchers focuses on

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These degrees give comprehensive training in mathematics and areas appropriate to professional development and research foundations. To be accepted onto these programmes a high standard in a mathematically based undergraduate degree must have been achieved, equivalent to a UK upper-second or first-class MSci degree. These courses are approximately one-third coursework and two-thirds dissertation. Contact: Mrs Janette Lowe +44 (0)121 414 6193; [email protected]
School of Mechanical Engineering

We apply engineering science to solving problems that are important to industry and society, and pride ourselves on our active role in passing this expertise to future generations of mechanical engineers. Our teaching and research cover new technologies, such as micro-engineering, novel combustion and fuel technologies, conventional mechanical and manufacturing engineering, and new applications such as medical implants. Our research is often interdisciplinary, involving not only other areas of engineering but also biological sciences, chemistry, medicine, physics and psychology. In the 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise, 70% of our research was judged to be world leading or internationally excellent. Facilities We occupy 7,000 square metres in a recently-refurbished building shared with Civil Engineering. Our Design Centre houses over 80 networked computers for computer-aided engineering including computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacture (CAM), finite-element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and systems modelling (engine systems; 1-d gas dynamic). There are also facilities for group design work, two RP3D printing machines complementing the existing Denford table top four axis Compact 1000 Pro CNC router and milling machines. Entry requirements Our 2.5 million machining research equipment is housed in a single purpose-built laboratory, enabling us to complete research contracts with industrial partners involving aeroengine manufacture, new materials evaluation (including titaniums and carbon fibre composites) and micro-sensor development for a whole range of applications. Scholarships and studentships Our new engines laboratories are being used to research engines for hybrid vehicle power-trains in highly realistic transient speed/load conditions, including the effects of very cold start and combustion air (from -20C) on emissions and performance. Currently we provide support for five or six UK/EU research students a year from a variety of sources, together with part-funding for two to three highly-qualified overseas research students. Other sources of funding are the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the English language requirements Standard English requirements apply (see page 68 for details). See General entry requirements on page 68 or visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/requirements Duration of programmes
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We also have a biomedical engineering laboratory within a Class 2 containment area, equipped with the latest electro-mechanical testing machines for evaluating surgical implants, enabling us to work with surgeons and with the healthcare industry. Our clean room houses nanotechnology equipment used to make micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). Postgraduate study We offer PhD and MSc degrees by research, and also MSc by taught programme. If you want to do a research degree, you will work in one of our research centres: Advanced Manufacturing Centre; Biomedical and Microengineering; and Vehicle Technology. Most projects involve applying engineering principles to real problems and often involve collaboration with industry. You will have a supervisor with expertise in the area of your chosen project and some projects may involve the expertise of academic staff from more than one centre.
PhD 3 years full-time (part-time equivalents are available) MSc by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MSc (taught) 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), the European Union and industrial funding for UK and EU students. For more information contact the School directly or email [email protected] International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government. See also www.birmingham.ac.uk/ international/students/finance/scholarships/index.aspx Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details). For the most up-to-date information contact the School directly. Starting dates Contact the School directly for further information. Learn more www.eng.bham.ac.uk/mechanical Project Management MSc
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School of Metallurgy and Materials

The School of Metallurgy and Materials (including the IRC in Materials Processing) is the largest centre for materials research in the UK. We have more than 20 full-time academic staff in addition to 30 honorary and visiting staff, 50 research fellows and close to 150 postgraduate students. Our diverse research portfolio ranges from fundamental aspects of materials science to practical high performance engineering applications. Research is funded from a wide range of sources including the UK research councils, the EU and a cross-section of UK and overseas industry. Our research income is around 4 million per annum. Most of our research projects involve active collaboration with industrial partners. Facilities We have first-class workshop facilities and a large suite of networked PCs, housed in a computing laboratory, which supplements the extensive computer facilities in individual research groups. Workstations and word processing facilities are widely available for our students. We have an excellent range of research facilities for materials preparation and surface engineering. There are polymer-processing laboratories and the IRC possesses a large plasma-melting furnace, HIP equipment, direct laser fabrication, a shell laboratory and wax-dewaxing facility for investment casting, a laboratory for the hydrothermal synthesis and colloidal processing of ceramics, and the 8 million Net Shape Manufacturing Laboratory. The physical techniques laboratory contains a wide range of equipment. The world-class mechanical testing laboratories provide facilities for fracture and fatigue studies and are accredited by Rolls-Royce for the acquisition and interpretation of data. Our creep-testing laboratory provides specialised mechanical testing for polymers and foams, and X-ray diffraction facilities provide essential back-up to crystal growth and alloy preparation. Microstructural assessment is provided for with optical microscopes and quantitative image analysis, and an extensive range of electron microscopes. The new hydrogen technology laboratory contains equipment to characterise the Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available: contact the School directly or email [email protected] English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68 for details). We offer research at PhD and Masters levels (see Entry requirements We also offer: the combined research and taught EngD doctoral training programme and several MRes programmes for candidates with a good Honours degree in specified subjects. Find out more via the website. Duration of programmes
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properties of materials in hydrogen, and we have good facilities for the fabrication and characterisation of optical fibre sensors. Postgraduate study The quality of the research work in Metallurgy and Materials has been confirmed by our performance in successive Research Assessment Exercises. We are justly proud of this international reputation and are keen to maintain it by encouraging high quality students from materials, physics, chemistry, life sciences or engineering backgrounds to apply to undertake research with us. Our research activities are centred on various groups, although there is broad interaction between them. For more information visit our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/metallurgy-materials
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MSc by research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time EngD 4 years full-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Open to those with an upper second-class Honours degree in science, health science or engineering, this programme can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. It contains one major research project in Biomaterials, based either in the University or in industry, plus six taught modules. Contacts: Jenny Henderson +44 (0)121 414 5222; [email protected] Dr Artemis Stamboulis +44 (0)121 414 5216; [email protected] Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies MRes An EPSRC-sponsored programme that can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. There is one major research project in Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies, based either in the University or in industry, plus six taught modules. Contact: Jenny Henderson +44 (0)121 414 5222; [email protected] FT PT
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School of Physics and Astronomy

We are one of the largest physics departments in the country with a high profile for research both in the UK and internationally. We have a long tradition of distinguished research originating from the time of John Henry Poynting, the first Professor of Physics at Birmingham, whose work included the theory of the transfer of electromagnetic energy. Our research now covers a wide range of topics offering exciting challenges at the leading edge of physics and astronomy. Our students enter careers across a wide spectrum of education and industry, and past students occupy many senior positions in science. Facilities We are involved in a wide range of research activities that span the range from ultracold atoms to high energy particle physics and from nanoscale physics to astrophysics and gravitational research. Research students have access to excellent facilities, just some of which are highlighted below. We operate the most flexible research cyclotron in the UK. As part of the ongoing development of our research laboratories we have recently commissioned a new suite of hot rooms to support in vitro cell radiobiology studies. We collaborate closely with the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, who provide extensive irradiation and radiation calibration facilities. We are also home to the Positron Imaging Centre, where positron-emitting radioactive tracers are used in interdisciplinary research involving a number of University groups and industrial sponsors. Our Nanoscale Physics Research Laboratory the first centre for nanoscience in the UK, is a world-leading player in nanoscience research, and has many links to experimental and theoretical groups in Europe and beyond, as well as high-tech companies. The 2.5 million Nanoscale Science Facility and 3 million centre for Advanced Materials house a suite of powerful new tools to probe the physics and applications of nanoscale structures created in the lab, from atomic manipulation to new catalysts. The laboratory is also a key partner in the Universitys new bio-imaging centre. Our activities in astrophysics and space research makes use of a variety of observatories on the ground and in space, as well as powerful computing facilities, to explore a wide range of topics, including the physics of the Sun, stars and galaxies, cosmology, and the study of gravity and gravitational waves. We have a long heritage in the design and manufacture of space instrumentation, and our experimental programme includes the study of ultra-weak forces and the development of novel interferometric techniques for gravitational wave detection. We have clean rooms, a state-of-the-art facility for the assembly and testing of spacequalified electronics and an environmental test facility. We have first class laboratories to pursue ultracold atom research. Using lasers to cool atoms to ultra-low temperatures allows many exquisite phenomena, such as Bose-Einstein condensation, to be explored. Our Cold Atom research facilities are part of a strategic 11 million investment to form the Midlands Centre for Ultracold Atoms and the Midlands Physics Alliance Graduate School involving the universities of Nottingham and Warwick. Our research ranges from quantum simulation in relation to condensed matter phenomena to quantum atom optics and applications in quantum computation and precision sensors. Our nuclear and particle physics groups are leading players in experiments that are performed at some of the worlds premier research laboratories. These include experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and at the Grand Accelerateur National dIons Lourds, which is a leading facility for the study of exotic nuclei far from stability. As well as offering the opportunity to travel, we provide in-house facilities for the development of new detectors and their associated electronics. Condensed Matter Physics has facilities to take superconducting devices close to absolute zero, where quantum effects in macroscopic objects can be observed. Our researchers also travel to large international facilities where beams of neutrons and synchrotron X-rays are used for microscopic investigations of superconductors and magnetic materials.
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We have formed a 1.5 million world-leading centre for metamaterial research which allows state-of-the-art nano-fabrication of optical metamaterials and nanophotonic elements along with advanced optical characterisation. Metamaterials are opening up exciting gateways towards new physics and important applications. By custom-designing the unit cells of metamaterials, many unusual electromagnetic properties can be realized, including artificial magnetic response at optical frequencies, negative refractive index, and gigantic optical activity. Metamaterials represent a revolution in materials for optical science and technology, making it possible to build invisibility cloaks, which can shroud objects and render them unobservable; make lenses which can exceed the resolution diffraction limit; and develop materials which nullify and even reverse the tendency of the parts of ultra-small machines to stick together (the so-called Casimir force). The progress toward optics regimes may reshape research areas such as biological and medical imaging, optical lithography, optical communications and energy harvesting. English language requirements Postgraduate study We have 110 academic and research staff and over 100 graduate students, with around 45 technical and clerical support staff. Our students work in research groups, typically of ten to 50 people, with a high level of academic and technical support. Annual research income is over 7 million, and approximately 250 research publications are produced each year. We provide a friendly environment for students and offer general training, postgraduate lecture series, and skills training in research and related skills. There is a regular programme of colloquia covering all branches of physics, which is intended for all members of the School, staff and students alike. In addition, each research group organises its own seminar programme. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/physics Starting dates Programmes start in September/October 2013. Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details). Please contact the School directly for the most up-to-date fees information. Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available contact the School directly or email [email protected] Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68. Also see individual programme entries for additional requirements online www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/requirements Duration of programmes
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Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors MSc This programme demonstrates, through close contact with the industry, how nuclear power meets todays energy and environmental challenges. Studentships are sponsored by the nuclear industry in the UK and these provide excellent and effective entry routes into careers in this stimulating field. Contact: Dr Paul Norman +44 (0)121 414 4660; [email protected] Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning MSc and regulators for training opportunities in this important area. The programme covers radioactive waste management, decommissioning, underlying physics and laboratory experience. Contact: Professor Martin Freer +44 (0)121 414 3384; [email protected] FT PT This programme responds to the needs expressed by industry FT PT

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The largest Biology school in the Midlands, we deliver internationally excellent teaching and research across the broad span of modern biology. We host a broadly based international community of 900 undergraduates, 250 postgraduates and 300 part-time students. Postgraduate study The School of Biosciences has an excellent research profile with 90% assessed as international quality, supporting an exciting range of teaching programmes. Our research focuses on a number of important themes that run through modern biological and biochemical research: organismal and environmental biology; molecular cell biology; molecular microbiology; molecular pathobiology; plant genetics and cell biology, and structural biology. The School is also involved in a new cross-college research initiative in Systems Science for Health. Facilities We have a number of facilities with dedicated staff, including Functional Genomics (DNA sequencing, microarrays, proteomics, metabolomics including FTICR and QTOF mass spectrometers), Confocal Microscopy and Horticulture (containing computercontrolled growth facilities). The School is also very well equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation in other areas such as protein structure determination and analysis (X-ray diffractometry, analytical ultracentrifugation, fourier transform Entry requirements BSc degree in a relevant subject. For a PhD you will need at least a 2:1 or a Masters qualification. For an MSc by Research or MRes you will need at least a 2:1 and for an MSc a 2:2 or above. The School of Biosciences attracts funds for studentships from BBSRC, MRC, NERC and other bodies. Studentships may provide full funding (fees and stipend) for three or four years. Four-year studentships are particularly encouraged by BBSRC and enable the doctoral researcher to undertake the full range of personal development training and activities provided within the School and the University Graduate School. In addition, the Darwin Trust of Edinburgh funds a number of three-year PhD studentships for non-UK doctoral researchers studying molecular microbiology at Birmingham. We offer opportunities for postgraduate study in a wide range of bioscience disciplines. We have about 60 full-time academic staff with research interests across the biosciences and a thriving postgraduate community with more than 150 students from the UK and abroad. infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, linear and circular dichroism, and isothermal calorimetry), computational studies and systems biology (dedicated 128-processor computer cluster).
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Molecular Biotechnology MSc FT PT The programme provides you with training and learning opportunities in the skills and specialised knowledge needed to equip you for a career in biotechnology, molecular biotechnology or molecular biology, in particular in industry. Modules studied include Functional Genomics and Reverse Genetics; Gene Expression Analysis; Funding Science; Therapeutic Biologicals, and a study of the development of pharmaceutical products. We focus on key techniques used in molecular biotechnology, including molecular biology, functional genomics, omics technologies, protein expression systems, antibody engineering and aspects of process engineering. Practical skills will include sessions on fermentation, molecular biology, immunology, cell biology and protein chemistry, and you will go on to complete a major, supervised laboratory or computer-based research project. Contact: Postgraduate Admissions +44 (0)121 414 5922; [email protected] Toxicology MSc Toxicology helps to ensure that the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe are clean and free from contaminants and toxins, and that the pharmaceutical drugs we take to treat disease are as safe as possible. Toxicology is also important clinically in the diagnosis and management FT PT
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of poisonings, in the analysis of forensic samples and has a central role in protecting the environment from the harmful effects of chemicals, pesticides and other noxious agents. We provide vocational training in the theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of toxicology. You will learn about the nature and mechanism of adverse effects of chemicals such as those found in industry, in the household, in agriculture, in medicine, and those that occur naturally in the environment. We give particular emphasis to molecular and cellular mechanisms of toxicity. A challenging part of the programme is learning to predict the risk of toxicity and balancing this against the likely benefits of the substance concerned. The School of Biosciences is recognised internationally as a major centre for teaching and research in toxicology. Contact: Postgraduate Admissions +44 (0)121 414 5922; [email protected] Molecular and Cellular Biology MRes This programme is designed to prepare you for a career in research in molecular and cellular biology and its applications. It comprises a year of intensive training and research experience leading to the award of an MRes degree, which will give you a flying start to a subsequent PhD programme, if this is your Analytical Genomics MRes This programme will provide you with a professional training in the principles, analytical methods and interpretive skills that are necessary to explore the complexities of modern omics datasets. You will integrate skills in biological sciences with statistics, bioinformatics and the use of computer software applications. It will equip you with knowledge and skills which are in demand amongst employers particularly in research institutions, the pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries. The emphasis on research in this MRes programme together with the analytical skills that you develop will prepare you for a wide range of PhD programmes. For MRes programmes contact +44 (0)121 414 5891; [email protected] FT chosen career path. A wide range of research topics falling within the scope of molecular and cellular biology is available within the School; this range extends from structural biology at one extreme to multicellular systems at the other. Applications are welcome from students with a background in Physics and Chemistry, as well as from those with a degree in Biochemistry, Biology or other life sciences. FT Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes One of the most rapidly developing areas of Toxicology is the use of molecular and cell biology to develop an understanding of chemical toxicity at the cellular and molecular level. This is not only of fundamental interest (eg, understanding mechanism of action) but it also relates to an increased need for a mechanistic component in chemical risk assessment and development of high throughput screens for chemical toxicity. The MRes in Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology is a one-year full-time programme that provides you with a research-oriented training and we provide a lively, highly interactive teaching and research environment. FT
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Each theme represents areas of research excellence in human, animal, plant, microbial, cell and molecular biology, and these areas integrate with systems biology and structural biology. We offer PhDs and MPhil research degrees in all of these research areas. For more information plus a full list of staff and the PhD positions being offered please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/biosciences/research Application forms and further general information can be obtained from: Biosciences Graduate Research School +44 (0)121 414 5891; [email protected]
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences has a renowned history for international excellence in research and teaching. Geology at Birmingham dates back to 1881 and Geography began here in 1924. We are proud of our long history and build on our successes. We offer facilities for postgraduate study through both taught courses and by research. There are around 75 academics, 30 technical support and 30 research staff with interests spanning many aspects of the subject, as well as a flourishing postgraduate group with around 150 doctoral researchers from the UK and overseas. Students are accepted for research in most aspects of geography, earth and environmental sciences according to staff specialisms. Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences has a strong international reputation for interdisciplinary research in hydrology, ecology, geology, climate and atmospheric sciences, environmental health and risk management, economy, enterprise and development, urban forms, culture, politics, service worlds and emerging regions. Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263); except:


PhD 3 years full-time MRes 1 year full-time MPhil 2 years full-time MSc 1 year full-time (part-time options available for some programmes) Diploma 1 year part-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the department. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships We are eligible to receive research studentships from NERC, AHRC and ESRC (1+3 +3 and CASE/ESRC and NERC/ ESRC). We also offer a number of prestigious College research studentships, available to both home and overseas students. For more information contact the School directly or email [email protected]
MSc Applied Meteorology and Climatogy 5,150 (UK/EU)
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

The School provides excellent opportunities to build upon and develop research within these disciplines, and particularly to foster interdisciplinary research. Appropriate training is an integral part of our research activity; research students participate in a formal training programme, which includes workshops covering aspects of the philosophy and methodology of their subject area, and attendance at and contribution to research seminars held on a regular basis throughout the year.
Please note these fees are those charged in 201213 and are for guidance only. Contact the School for the most up-to-date information. Starting dates Programmes start in September/October 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees
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Taught programmes
Applied Meteorology and Climatology MSc This programme provides comprehensive training in understanding, modelling and prediction of atmospheric processes; as well as the collection, management, supply and application of atmospheric data for the needs of a variety of public and private sectors. The course also demonstrates how these create opportunities or pose problems for the successful operation of natural and human systems. Our aim is that upon graduation you will be able to compete for careers in Meteorology and Climatology. Around 43% of recent graduates have gone on to careers in industry, 37% in government agencies and 20% for a PhD degree. Contact: Martin Widmann +44 (0)121 414 5553; [email protected] Research in Human Geography MSc/Diploma FT PT This programme combines interdisciplinary expertise from Geography, Political Science, International Studies, Sociology and Social Policy, and is truly multidisciplinary. You thereby gain a unique breadth of academic research, teaching and key transferable skills. In addition to exposing students to cuttingedge debates in economic geography, environmental science, human geography and related fields, the programme provides research training in theoretical, philosophical and methodological issues relevant to human geography and social science research. Contact: Jon Coaffee +44 (0)121 414 7421; [email protected] Resilience and Urban Living MSc/MRes This programme provides a broad-ranging, yet grounded understanding of how individuals, organisations and/or communities can cope with external stresses and disturbance as a result of rapid social, political, economic or environmental change. Given that the concept of resilience has become central to academic and policy debates, students will be uniquely placed to identify, explain and offer appropriate responses to the challenges facing individuals, communities and practitioners alike FT PT FT PT
who may be living or working in urban areas. Furthermore, the programme draws on existing teaching and research activities within geography, urban and regional planning, environmental science, psychology and civil engineering to offer a coherent yet flexible approach to explore differing aspects of resilience. Both MSc and MRes students follow specialist modules focused around Resilience, Energy and Urban Living; Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Adaptation; and Problem-based Methods for Urban Resilience. Depending upon which programme you follow, you will then have the opportunity to select a further range of resilience-related options and/or research-focused modules, coupled with a resilience-focused dissertation. The overall intention is to provide recent graduates as well as those already in practice with the necessary theoretical, analytical and practical skills to advance their careers in a wide range of related areas, including urban regeneration, planning, community and economic development, housing renewal, healthy living and urban management. It also provides advanced-level training for those wishing to pursue PhD studies in this area. Contact: Simon Pemberton +44 (0)121 414 2680; [email protected] Urban and Regional Planning (RTPI accredited) MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate FT PT Fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), this programme is designed to develop students as reflective practitioners in the planning profession and related disciplines in the built environment. Studied full- or part-time, it includes nine taught modules and a dissertation and its flexible nature enables you to combine the core modules and materials in spatial planning with a specialist focus in fields such as urban regeneration, community-based planning, economic development and urban resilience. Contacts: Mike Beazley +44 (0)121 414 3278; [email protected] Austin Barber +44 (0)121 414 2984; [email protected]

Urban Regeneration and Renewal MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate FT PT This programme is aimed at those who want to extend their field of academic knowledge and critical understanding of issues in urban regeneration and renewal, as well as those who are concerned with the regeneration of urban areas at a variety of spatial scales working in the public, private and third sector. The programme is supported by a range of teaching methods including practice-based site visits and group working. Programmes and can be studied either full- or part-time. For the MSc you are expected to complete a dissertation. Contact: Peter Lee +44 (0)121 414 3645; [email protected] Urban and Regional Studies MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/ Graduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate/Certificate This programme has proved to be a platform for a wide range of careers. Former students hold important positions in private sector companies and consultancies, in public sector organisations, in universities, policy-making bodies, and in local and central government. Many are undertaking research and consultancy in the UK, other parts of Europe and internationally. For the MSc you are expected to complete a dissertation. Contact: Lauren Andres +44 (0)121 414 5021; [email protected] The contact for MSc programmes is: The Postgraduate Administrator +44 (0)121 414 3260; [email protected] For academic enquiries related to Geography and Environmental Sciences contact: Dr Dominique Moran +44 (0)121 414 8013; [email protected] Contacts: Dr Dominique Moran +44 (0) 121 414 8013; [email protected] Gretchel Coldicott +44 (0)121 414 6935; [email protected] or visit www.curs.bham.ac.uk FT PT For a full list of research groups in the School please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/courses/postgraduate Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD/MPhil Urban and Regional Studies PhD/MPhil FT FT PT
The School offers postgraduate research opportunities leading to PhD degrees across the whole range of its research activities, with funding coming from a variety of sources, including national research councils, School scholarships and industry. Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students are provided with dedicated workspaces and have access to excellent computing and laboratory facilities.
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EARTH SCIENCES
Earth Sciences is a vibrant research and postgraduate teaching environment with academic staff, together with full-time research staff working on a broad range of research projects. Research is undertaken across a wide range of Earth Sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students. Past and current PhD students have been and are funded by the research councils, the petroleum industry, the water industry, the European Union, the British Council and overseas governments. Facilities The Lapworth Museum is an integral part of the School and is Designated for the national and international importance of its geological collections and archives, which are important reference collections for research. There are particular strengths in Early Palaeozoic invertebrates, fossil fish, Quaternary insects and mammals, stone implements and archive material. It is one of only three university geology collections in England to have been granted core-funded status by HEFCE. The School has excellent water chemistry analysis facilities, and extensive field equipment for groundwater research: it also has an on-campus purposedrilled borehole array used for research and teaching. All postgraduate students are provided with dedicated workspaces and have access to excellent computing and laboratory facilities: the MSc Hydrogeology students have a dedicated lecture/study room. Duration of programmes

English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships We are eligible to receive research studentships with funding from NERC and EPSRC. We also offer a number of our own postgraduate studentships, available to both home and overseas students. For more information contact the School directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263); except:
MSc Hydrogeology 5,250 (UK/EU)
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Taught programmes
Applied and Petroleum Micropalaeontology MSc Although primarily aimed at Earth Sciences graduates who wish to gain expertise in Micropalaeontology and Petroleum Geoscience, the course has the flexibility to engage with students from a variety of academic backgrounds and would also suit those with experience in related Geoscience disciplines. The course trains you in all aspects of biostratigraphy, a key tool within the hydrocarbon exploration and production industries. The course covers all the major microfossil groups encountered and integrates these micropalaeontological skills with the interpretation of sedimentary basins and the principles of petroleum geology. The course is co-taught by academics and industrial partners. Contact: Dr Ian Boomer +44 (0)121 414 5536; [email protected] FT
PhD 3 years full-time MPhil 2 years full-time MSc 1 year full-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the department.

Hydrogeology MSc A comprehensive training in the theory and practice of groundwater science and engineering, providing an excellent basis for careers in scientific, engineering and environmental consultancies, water companies, major industries, research, and government scientific and regulatory services in the UK and abroad. Hydrogeology is a multidisciplinary subject, and we welcome numerate students from a range of science backgrounds, including geosciences, engineering, physics, mathematics, biosciences and environmental sciences. The lecture component of the programme encompasses the full range of hydrogeology, including groundwater resources, groundwater contamination and remediation, and groundwater engineering. Modules cover groundwater flow theory, drilling, well design, aquifer test analysis, hydrogeophysics, inorganic chemistry of groundwaters, organic contamination of groundwater, contaminated land and remediation, groundwater modelling, contaminant transport modelling, hydrology, and groundwater resources assessment. Contact: Professor John Tellam +44 (0)121 414 6138; [email protected] Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management MSc FT This course is for students with science-based backgrounds, such as undergraduate degrees in Geosciences, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering, who are interested in a career in the Nuclear industry. It provides students with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding in nuclear sciences (nuclear physics and radiochemistry), geosciences (including geochemistry, geophysics and hydrogeology) and materials science, to prepare graduates for a career in nuclear decommissioning, waste management and remediation. Contact: Dr Joanna Renshaw +44 (0)121 414 6172; [email protected] For a detailed brochure describing the activities of DEHRM, contact: The Administration Office +44 (0)121 414 2628/3077; [email protected] Research facilities, including laboratories, and field sites and instruments are of exceptionally high quality. Our research attracts extensive funding from many sources, including: the Department for Transport; the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; the Environment Agency; the Department of Health; the NERC; the EPSRC; the BBSRC; the Leverhulme Trust, and European programmes. The collaborative nature of much of this work, together with the mix of pure, strategic and applied research, often involving interdisciplinary teams spanning physical, biological, chemical, medical and social sciences, provides a dynamic and internationally-recognised research environment. The Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management (DEHRM) is based in the well-equipped, purpose-built facilities of the Universitys Public Health Building. Earth Sciences PhD/MPhil Research interests:

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND RISK MANAGEMENT
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Taught programmes
Air Pollution Management and Control MSc/Diploma FT PT This programme is run with the School of Chemical Engineering. It is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the causes and effects of air pollution, and of the management measures and engineering technologies available for its control. This is a recognised and sought after qualification within the professional environmental field in the UK and abroad. Students successfully completing the course have found employment as air quality experts within environmental consultancies, industry or local government departments. Contact: Dr William Bloss +44 (0)121 414 2558; [email protected] Environmental Health MSc graduates to become environmental health practitioners. It is FT PT
PhD 3 years full-time PhD with Integrated Study 4 years full-time MSc by Research 1 year full-time MSc 1 year full-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the department. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available, contact the Administration Office +44 (0)121 414 6935; [email protected] Alternatively email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263), except:
This programme provides an accredited pathway for science-based accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as meeting its core curriculum requirements. On completion of the MSc, those wishing to take the professional examination of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health will need to undertake up to 12 months practical training in an approved organisation and then take the CIEH professional examinations to become a registered Environmental Health Practitioner. Contact: Mr Maurice Brennan +44 (0)121 414 7180; [email protected]
MSc Environmental Health and MSc Public and Environmental Health Sciences 5,600 (UK/EU)
Please note this fee is for guidance only. Contact the School for the most up-to-date information. Starting dates Programmes start during September/October 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees

Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and is designed for international students aiming to develop their careers in public health and environmental health. It is taught partly with the MSc in Environmental Health but with additional options available. Contact: Mr Maurice Brennan +44 (0)121 414 7180; [email protected] Science of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment MSc Run jointly by the Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences, this programme recognises the increasing demand from both industry and enforcement agencies to integrate occupational health, safety and environmental issues. The programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the Institute of Acoustics (Environmental Noise), and accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Contact: Val Walker, Course Administrator +44 (0)121 414 3077; [email protected] Environmental Science and Risk Management PhD/MSc by Research Research areas include:

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Human and Environmental Health Impacts of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (HEINN) MRes This programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of nanoscience and its potential environmental and human health-related risk. The MRes focuses on the fundamental and underpinning science but also discusses applications, synthesis and policy and regulatory responses. The programme is research focused, with a large part devoted to an independent, but supervised, research project. Contact: Mrs Marian Jordan, Course Administrator FT
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Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution PhD with Integrated Study This PhD programme has been introduced to meet the needs of international students. You undertake both research work and taught courses that are relevant to your research topic. Contacts: Dr Dominique Moran +44 (0)121 414 8013; [email protected] Gretchen Coldicott +44 (0)121 414 6935; [email protected] FT
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School of Psychology
We are one of the largest and most active psychology departments in Britain with an excellent reputation for teaching and research. We were ranked 3rd in the Grade Point Average, placing us in the top three Psychology departments for research in the UK in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008), as well as gaining 23 out of 24 in the QAA Quality Assessment Review of teaching. Our wide ranging research makes an impact by giving a greater understanding of the relationship between brain, mind and behaviour.
See `Doctoral research programmes on page 163. Duration of programmes

PhD 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time MSc by Research 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time ClinPsyD 3 years full-time ForenPsyD 3 years full-time (4 years part-time employee sponsored) MSc 2 years part-time (except Forensic Psychology Practice 2 years full-time) CBT Diploma and IPC courses contact the School directly CPD Doc in Forensic Psychology Practice 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (open to Forensic Psychologists registered with the HPC only)
Facilities Facilities include laboratories specially equipped for work in cognition, psychophysics, visual perception, auditory perception, speech production, human motor performance, cognitive neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, food, drink and nutritional psychology, physiological psychology, psychopharmacology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. Our clinical psychology centre and forensic psychology centre support professional training and research. Laboratories and offices are also equipped with computers for experimental control, data collection and analysis. There are dedicated brain imaging workstations for work in perception and cognitive science, including a computational modelling and brain analysis suite. Postgraduate study There are excellent research opportunities provided by our links with local hospitals, prisons and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies, and departments of local and national government both in this country and overseas. Psychology is a major partner in the West Midlands Stroke Research Network and provides access to a large pool of screened neuropsychological patients. There is also a number of other well-established research groups, with strong links to clinical groups, notably in psychosis, neurodevelopmental disorders, and addictions. Research may be carried out in areas where members of staff are willing to offer supervision. Our research is grouped under three main headings: Developmental, Social and Applied Psychology; Behavioural Neuroscience, and Language, Cognition and Perceptual Systems.

Entry requirements To apply for PhD programmes you should have a good Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline appropriate to your intended studies. For MSc by Research we require at least a lower second-class Honours degree: for PhD we require at least an upper second-class Honours degree or a Masters qualification. If you have a lower second-class Honours degree, you can apply for the MSc by Research and transfer to the PhD, if you are successful in your MSc examination. For programmes whose qualification gives entry to a registered profession you are required to sign up to the Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise regulations. Also see General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply for all programmes apart from the Masters/Doctorate in Forensic Psychology Practice which requires IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5. For ClinPsyD candidates whose first language is not English or whose first degree was not taught in English, the minimum requirements for TOEFL/IELTS are: 100 for internet based TOEFL with no less than 23 in any band, or 7.0 for IELTS with no less than 6.5 in any band.
Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available; contact the School directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263), except for:
Taught programmes
Brain Injury Case Management MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Brain Injury Rehabilitation MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate These programmes are intended to meet the nationally identified need for a better trained and more appropriately qualified workforce in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, both at a professional (postgraduate) level and in the development of a growing range of support workers, enablers and rehabilitation technicians. Brain Injury Rehabilitation is aimed at graduates with a relevant first degree, experienced care/support workers wanting to increase knowledge and improve skills in rehabilitation and professionally qualified clinicians. The Brain Injury Case Management programme is aimed at professionals such as nurses, social workers or physiotherapists looking to train as case managers. Contact: Postgraduate Admissions +44 (0)121 414 7576; [email protected] Clinical Criminology MSc/Diploma This two-year part-time programme is designed to help professionals currently working in applied settings, including forensic mental health, the police, Social Services and the National Offender Management Service, to develop skills relevant to their practice. Two routes are available through this programme. One is for practitioners working directly with offenders or victims and involves working on a detailed case study. The second focuses on new developments in forensic psychology and forensic linguistics which apply to the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes. Applicants for the second route do not need to be working directly with victims or offenders. Applicants should hold a relevant degree (at least a second class honours). PT PT PT
Brain Injury Case Management/Brain Injury Rehabilitation 3,045 (UK/EU part-time) ForenPsyD 7,260 pa (UK/EU 3 years full-time) 12,750 pa (Overseas) ForenPsyD 4 years part-time for those employed in a forensic setting Year 1 and 2 6,540 pa; Year 3 and 4 3,600 pa
ClinPsyD fees are paid by the NHS MSc/Diploma Criminological Psychology 5,160 pa (UK/EU part-time) MSc/Diploma Clinical Criminology 5,160 pa (UK/EU part-time) MSc Forensic Psychology Practice 7,260 pa (UK/EU full-time); 12,750 (overseas full-time) CPD Doc in Forensic Psychology Practice 7,000 pa (UK/EU full-time) 3,500 (UK/EU part-time) PG Diploma: 6,090; IPC: 1,015
Please note these fees are those charged in 201213 and are for guidance only. Contact the School for the most up-to-date information. Starting dates
PhD/MSc by Research programmes may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be September 2013 PG CBT Diploma January 2013; IPC various dates throughout the year Other programmes September/October 2013
Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/psychology
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Criminological Psychology MSc/Diploma This two-year part-time programme equips you with an understanding of contemporary theories of criminal behaviour
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and the criminal justice system, together with the skills to analyse individuals offending behaviour and to plan treatment and supervision strategies for both victims and offenders. Both theory and practice are set in the context of the legal and institutional systems through which offenders and victims are managed. The Masters programme is accredited by the BPS as equivalent to stage one of training for Chartered Psychologist status. Forensic Psychology Practice MSc This two-year full-time programme is offered by the Centre for Forensic and Criminological Psychology, and combines academic teaching, research, and professional training during forensic placements. The programme is open only to psychology graduates who are registered with the BPS (GBC status) and who have experience with clients in a forensic setting. This course is part of the Doctorate in Forensic Psychology Practice (ForenPsyD), which is a professional qualification. All trainees are required to sign a generic code of professional conduct and fitness to practise statement, as well as a completing an enhanced CRB check. Successful completion of the Masters is accredited as meeting Stage 1 of the BPS Chartership route and students can apply to the BPS for some level of exemption from Stage 2. However, most trainees will progress to the third year for the Doctorate course, which is approved by the HPC and BPS (See Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate ForenPsyD). The contact for all forensic taught programmes is the course administrator: Sue Hanson +44 (0)121 414 3319; [email protected] FT

Brain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience MRes computing, current theoretical approaches, and training in the professional skills needed for research. You undertake two research placements and a substantial research project, which is usually linked to current research within the University, but may also be linked to other academic or commercial institutions. The programme contains additional modules on the theory and methods of brain imaging, and on current advances in cognitive neuroscience linked to these methods. Clinical Psychology MRes FT PT FT PT The core syllabus includes experimental design and analysis,
The programme provides you with understanding and experience of the research methods and techniques appropriate for applied settings. There is a taught component with a focus on the specialist skills and methods required to conduct and evaluate psychological research in clinical settings. This includes: single-case, small n, survey, and intervention designs; qualitative and quantitative methods; and principles of applied psychology. There are also two research placements and a final research project which are all supervised by staff affiliated to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme or working in clinical areas. Successful students should graduate with skills and experience to strengthen their applications for PhD research, DClinPsy training, clinical research and/or Assistant Psychologist posts. Cognition and Neuroscience MRes You follow the core syllabus and undertake two research placements and a substantial research project. At the end of the programme you are equipped either for further research study or for a career in the development and evaluation of cognitive, computational and/or neuroscientific models. FT PT
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Programmes

Introductory Practitioner Course Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy MSc in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognition and Computational Neuroscience MRes You follow the core syllabus and undertake two research placements and a substantial research project. At the end of the programme you are equipped either for further research study or for a career in the development and evaluation of cognitive, computational and neuroscientific models. Cognitive Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation MRes You follow the core syllabus and undertake two research placements and a substantial research project. At the end of the programme you are equipped either for further research study or for a career in the development and evaluation of cognitive, computational and/or neuroscientific models. This programme leaves you well equipped to assess neuropsychology disorders and evaluate therapeutic interventions. Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics MRes FT PT The course combines taught and self-directed research elements in the study of offending behaviour and criminal activity. The programme is examined by continuous assessment, with students completing a series of classes, assignments and projects over the programme duration. Students are required to attend taught classes, aimed at developing advanced research skills and complete assignments via self-directed learning in conjunction with an academic supervisor. Students will be required to incorporate this work into a thesis that will be assessed via oral examination. FT PT In addition to good performance at interview, successful applicants will have an MSc in Forensic Psychology (accredited or previously accepted by the British Psychological Society) graded at merit or above and status as a Forensic Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council. Chartered Psychologist Status with the British Psychological Society is preferable but not essential. Contacts: Sue Hanson +44 (0)121 414 3319; [email protected] Dr Louise Dixon +44 (0)121 414 7218; [email protected] This MRes is designed for those who are interested in applying knowledge of neural systems and brain function in research on human cognition, the sensory and motor systems as well as the design of bio-inspired and biologically plausible robotic systems. The programme aims to mesh two active and rapidly developing fields, computational neuroscience and cognitive robotics, to generate novel 21st century strategies and solutions. From modelling human decision making to making robots move, this course works the boundary between biology and technology. Psychology MRes The syllabus includes training in quantitative and qualitative research methods; computer use for academic purposes; the history and philosophy of psychological science and the critical review of current research methods in psychology; presenting information in written, oral, poster and web-based formats; and the professional skills needed for research. You undertake research placements and a substantial research project, usually linked to current research within the University, but may also be linked to other psychology departments or relevant institutions FT PT FT PT in the Midlands. At the end of the programme you are equipped for further research study or for careers in the development and evaluation of psychologically relevant models in the workplace. Contact for all MRes programmes: Carly Talbot or Shelley Nolan +44 (0)121 414 2752; [email protected] Continued Professional Development Route to the Doctorate in Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Doc in FPP) We are now offering a Continued Professional Development route to the Doctorate in Forensic Psychology Practice. This course provides forensic psychologists with an opportunity to advance their existing applied research knowledge and skills to Doctoral level. Forensic psychologists undertaking this course will develop a capacity to formulate complex applied research questions and investigate these in a methodologically rigorous manner.
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Professional qualification programmes

These are integrated three-year courses leading to a professional qualification. All trainees are required to sign a generic Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise statement. Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD) The University of Birmingham is one of the major centres for clinical psychology training in the UK and most graduates take up posts in NHS departments. Candidates offered a place on the programme are funded by the NHS. Trainees complete five placements in a range of health settings across the West Midlands. Trainees are assessed by a series of clinical practice reports and other assignments over the three years, and by a viva examination for the final research thesis. The programme is organised on a collaborative basis with local NHS psychologists, and many local clinicians are involved in teaching. Applications are via the Clearing House in Clinical Psychology please see www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp Contact: Sharon Boyce, Admissions Secretary +44 (0)121 414 7124; [email protected] Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (ForenPsyD) FT PT FT
Council as a Forensic Psychologist, which is the statutory regulating body for Psychology. The ForenPsyD is a professional qualification. All trainees are required to sign a generic Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise statement, as well as a completing an enhanced CRB check. A four-year part-time option is available for forensic organisations who wish to sponsor a trainee through the ForenPsyD course while employed. Contacts: Sue Hanson +44 (0)121 414 3319; [email protected] Dr Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis +44 (0)121 414 4925; [email protected]

Psychology PhD/MSc by Research Research interests
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Developmental, Social and Applied Psychology
Contact: Dr Ian Apperly +44 (0)121 414 3339; [email protected]
Behavioural Neuroscience
This full-time programme offered by the Centre for Forensic and Criminological Psychology, combines academic teaching, research, and professional training during forensic placements. It is open only to psychology graduates who are registered with the BPS (GBC status) and have experience working in a forensic setting. The two-year interim MSc is accredited and recognised by the BPS as contributing to training in forensic psychology. At the end of the two year MSc, if you meet the requirements, you may proceed to the third year full-time to complete forensic research and research methods, leading to the award of a Doctorate (ForenPsyD). You will also be eligible for BPS Chartered Psychology status and full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology, and eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions
Contact: Professor Zoe Kourki +44 (0)121 414 8509; [email protected]
Language, Cognition and Perceptual Systems
Contact: Dr Sotaro Kita +44 (0)121 414 6203; [email protected] For PhD Admissions enquiries: Postgraduate Admissions Team +44 (0)121 414 2752/2864; [email protected]
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences aims to develop and apply knowledge in the sciences of sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. Its mission is to contribute to one of the key challenges facing contemporary societies; increasing the quantity and quality of engagement in physical activity to enhance health and wellbeing. To achieve its mission, the School engages in world-leading research and teaching delivered by academics working at the cutting edge of their fields. The impact of the Schools work is seen in the development of knowledge that can address the diverse sport, exercise and physical activity needs of individuals and communities. In the last Research Assessment Exercise, the School was ranked equal first in the UK. World leaders in the sciences of sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation The School is able to meet students aspirations by offering taught postgraduate programmes and research degrees across a wide range of areas from exercise science to sport coaching. We have expertise in both the natural and social sciences, and we run programmes in collaboration with colleagues in the Medical School and Physiotherapy, and with professional groups such as the Professional Golfers Association. In this multi-disciplinary environment, students can gain valuable academic and employability skills leading to a wide range of career outcomes. Supporting students personal employability aspirations is a key focus for all postgraduate programmes. State-of-the-art facilities and a multi-disciplinary academic community We boast the largest custom-built sport and exercise facility in the UK. If your interests are in the natural sciences, you will have access to teaching and research laboratories for physiology, biochemistry, psychophysiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, motor skills, immunology, muscle mechanics and the neurophysiology of movement. If your interests are more professional and vocational, you will be able to develop your academic knowledge in practice-related settings while A number of our professional programmes are run via distance education. Students on these courses will be required to attend three compulsory block teaching sessions during September, December and March. The course is completed through blended learning which is a mixture of online and face-to-face contact. Academic support: a mode of study to support your needs For taught students, we understand the pressures of juggling work and home life and therefore these programmes are offered on a flexible basis. Campus-based postgraduate programmes can be completed on a full- or part-time basis, and can usually be taken as PGCert, PGDip or MSc qualification. Individual modules are also available and credits gained from individual assessed modules can then be used towards a full qualification at a later stage. Collaborative provision and research It is increasingly recognised that academic collaborations across traditional disciplinary boundaries are vital to advancing knowledge and supporting policy and professional practice. We have wellestablished links with: the Medical School, University Hospitals Birmingham, Physiotherapy and the schools of Biosciences and Psychology for health-related aspects; the Business School and School of Government and Society for sport policy and participation; the School of Education for teaching and coaching; and University of Birmingham Sport for sports participation and performance. We also work closely with professional sports and practitioner bodies, and we have developed unique educational partnerships with, among others, the Professional Golfers Association and the Football Association. With this range of outstanding collaborators, on and beyond campus, we are ideally placed to tackle some of the most challenging physical activity questions facing contemporary societies. broadening your understanding of the wider research fields relevant to your work. Access to topics of interest in the extensive School research seminar programme is a real benefit of studying in a large, multi-disciplinary school.
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We also have a vibrant postgraduate research community with over 50 full-time PhD students registered. However, it is not just the size of our postgraduate community that is important, but its quality. High quality is achieved through carefully targeted recruitment, supportive supervision arrangements (all students have two supervisors plus a mentor), and by providing formal training, both within and outside the School, in both generic and discipline-specific skills.
The duration of programmes for MPhil/MRes and PhD is as prescribed by University regulations and is pro rata for part-time study, depending on the percentage of time spent on research. Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the department. English language requirements
Postgraduate study Applications to taught postgraduate programmes are made via the University website at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ courses/postgraduate/index.aspx Applications for PhD training in research can be made at any time of the year and research topics should be linked to areas of research expertise within the School. Our research is organised into six main research groups as listed on page 168. Detailed enquiries about specific research areas can be answered by the contacts on the research group pages online at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/ findaphd.aspx General enquiries: Postgraduate Research (PhD): Jill Barnes +44 (0)121 414 4108; [email protected] Postgraduate Taught (MSc, PGDip, PGCert): Simon Briercliffe +44 (0)121 415 8246; [email protected] Duration of programmes Campus-based MSc programmes can be completed on a full-time basis within 13 months or on a part-time basis within a maximum period of six years. You can choose to take a PGDip or PGCert qualification in less time. Distance learning programmes are completed in two years for the PGDip qualification, or three for an MSc.
Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Scholarships may be available. See the Schools website or email [email protected] for more information. Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Starting dates PhD courses normally commence at the start of the academic year, but are flexible by negotiation. All taught programmes commence at the start of the academic year. Accreditation of prior learning or experience The generic term AP(E)L is used to encompass both Accredited Prior Learning and Accredited Prior Experiential Learning. The AP(E)L scheme means that we can consider accreditation of previous formal certified and experiential learning for modules within the programmes. Further information can be found at: www.admissions.bham.ac.uk/apl Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise

Taught programmes
Exercise and Sport Sciences MSc This postgraduate Masters programme provides training in the practical, theoretical and applied elements of Exercise and Sport Sciences. The MSc has three compulsory modules which all students complete: Research Methods, Continued Professional Development, and Integrated Body Systems. The remaining taught elements of the course are delivered in the form of optional modules, allowing you to shape the course to meet your particular interests. Examples include nutrition and metabolism, neuromusculoskeletal adaptation to exercise, psychology of physical activity promotion and cardiovascular and respiratory physiology. Contact: Dr Sarah Aldred +44 (0)121 414 7284; [email protected] Golf Coaching Advanced Certificate PT DL Sports Coaching MSc/PGDip PT DL This programme is unique in the field of sport coaching. Taught in a dynamic and collaborative research environment, the aim of the programme is to develop high-quality coaches who can lead the field. The knowledge and understanding gained from this programme will place you in an ideal position to challenge current practices, improve participation and performance, and inform the future direction of your sport at all levels. Students will be required to attend three compulsory block teaching sessions during September, December and March. Recruitment is onto the Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Coaching with the possibility of transfer onto the MSc after the successful completion of the diploma. Contact: Simon Briercliffe +44 (0)121 415 8246; [email protected] Sport Policy and Management MSc PT DL This programme is a unique development in the field of golf coaching. Professional learning in a research-led environment supports your development as a high-quality coach. This programme aims to develop your skills, build your understanding of new developments and theory in coaching and its allied areas, and integrate this knowledge into your own personal practice. Students will be required to attend three compulsory block teaching sessions during September, December and March. Contact: Simon Briercliffe +44 (0)121 415 8246; [email protected] Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy MSc PT DL This programme aims to provide the basis for students in their transition to sports-related employment and/or the continuing professional development of practising sports-related workers (Sports Development Officers/Sports Centre Managers etc.). Its focus is on the development of skills to enable you to critically evaluate new developments/theory and to integrate this knowledge into personal working practice. Topics as diverse as the political leveraging of sports events (Olympics/FIFA World Cup) and the commercialisation of sport will be covered using innovative blended delivery. Students will be required to attend three compulsory block teaching sessions during September, December and March. Contact: Simon Briercliffe +44 (0)121 415 8246; [email protected] This programme seeks to support the continuing professional development of practising physical education teachers. It is expected that teachers taking the programme will develop the skills to allow them to critically evaluate new developments/ theory and integrate this knowledge where appropriate to enhance their personal practice. Teachers graduating from this programme will be ideally placed to take leadership positions and challenge current practices, for example in developing new FT PT pedagogies for health and positive youth development. Students will be required to attend three compulsory block teaching sessions during September, December and March. Contact: Simon Briercliffe +44 (0)121 415 8246; [email protected]
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Exercise and Sport Sciences MRes FT PT This programme provides you with a research oriented training in the practical, theoretical and applied elements of Exercise and Sport Sciences. The taught elements of the MRes are delivered in the form of optional modules in core disciplines within exercise and sport sciences, allowing you to shape the course to your particular interest. Extended research experience is offered through a six-month research project in your chosen discipline. Contact: Dr Sarah Aldred +44 (0)121 414 7284; [email protected]
Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc/PGDip This programme enables exploration of the theoretical basis of manipulative physiotherapy and its application to the development of your clinical reasoning. Using the
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process of clinical reasoning as its framework, this programme integrates the many approaches to practice in this specialist area. It facilitates an evaluation of existing evidence through the exploration of the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Successful completion of the programme at PGDip qualifies students for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). Contact: Nicola Heneghan +44 (0)121 415 8367; [email protected]
Linked programmes
Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) MSc/PGDip FT PT This innovative programme has been developed in partnership with the Football Association, and is aimed at physiotherapists and doctors working in football medicine or with an interest in moving into this field. The programme focuses on advanced practice in football medicine through achievement of the international competencies and standards established by the International Federation of Sports Physiotherapists, or the Specialty Training Curriculum for Sports and Exercise Medicine from the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (to level Specialty Training 5). Unique features of the programme include the delivery of two specialist modules at The Football Associations National Football Centre, St Georges Park at Burton on Trent, anatomy development within the prosectorium at the University, and practice mentorship within a football/sports medicine environment. Contact: Dr Alison Rushton +44 (0)121 415 8597; [email protected]
Advancing Practice MSc/PGDip/PGCert
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This programme offers the opportunity to advance your practice through selection of a profile of modules that meet your personal development needs and aspirations. Modules are designed to facilitate capability to undertake a range of roles; eg, specialist, extended scope or consultant roles. This will also appeal to those involved in service development or role redesign. The programme has a clinical focus and offers flexible learning for Allied Health Professionals and nurses. The programme includes the opportunity to undertake clinical placements overseas, enabling us to meet the needs of international students. Opportunities will be available for participants to evaluate their current practice and undertake learning experiences that advance their capability as a practitioner. Contact: Dr Carolyn Roskell +44 (0)121 415 8604; [email protected]

Health Studies MSc/PGDip/PGCert This programme is designed to further develop your knowledge and ability to evaluate current health care practice. It combines an evidence-based approach with opportunity for personal development through a flexible and supportive learning experience. In planning the programme and its delivery, we have sought to create a student-centred, flexible programme that enables you to select modules that meet your individual learning needs, career aspirations and interests. The scope and flexibility of the programme will appeal to individuals with a theoretical interest in health related issues and it is particularly suited to individuals who are seeking a non-clinical programme of study. Through careful selection of modules you can create the course that will meet your individual development needs. Contact: Clive Liles +44 (0)121 415 8606; [email protected]

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Behavioural Medicine The underlying mission of the group is to study the effects of behavioural (including exercise) and psychosocial exposures on biological systems and their implications for health and disease. Research within the group is organised with respect to two broad themes: behavioural immunology and cardiovascular psychophysiology. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology The capacity for physical activity depends critically on optimal functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the group studies how the integration of multiple inputs that sense metabolic and mechanical perturbations (eg, blood gases, muscle metabolic milieu and contraction status) results in appropriate autonomic neural output for regulation of blood flow, blood pressure and respiration in health and disease. Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition The research builds on expertise in exercise biochemistry, physiology, nutrition and metabolism applied to human beings at an integrative level. The aims are to investigate determinants

Sport and Exercise Sciences PhD/MPhil The Schools Research Mission is a scientifically rigorous approach to the study of sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. Studies increasingly involve an interdisciplinary research approach integrating the expertise and analytical skills of the Schools six main research areas. FT PT
of sports performance at both elite and participation level and health effects of exercise in obese, ageing and diseased populations. Studies aim to create insight in mechanisms ranging from molecular adaptations in tissues to the measurement of fuel use and key physiological functions at tissues and whole body level.
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Human Movement and Rehabilitation Human movement is studied from infancy to old age and across the whole range of human ability from infirm participants to elite athletes or other skilled practitioners. The research embraces traditional disciplines such as biomechanics, neurophysiology, and psychology, most often combined within a single project. Research within the group addresses three broad themes: perception and action, programmed control, and sporting performance.
Professional Practice in Sport and Sport Policy Teachers, coaches, instructors and policy makers play a major role in determining the quality of participants experiences in sport and exercise. If learning experiences are poor or inappropriate, for example at school or in sports clubs, participants will either fail to reach their potential or will drop out. Researchers in this group focus on finding new ways to support professional practitioners in sport and exercise so that they are better equipped to meet the diverse needs of learners. This is an essential part of the global lifelong health and wellbeing agenda.
Sport and Exercise Psychology The interests of the group range from elite sports motivation and performance to public health exercise and physical activity. Research within the group is organised in three broad themes: motivation and engagement in the physical domain; mental skills and physical performance; and environmental factors and lifestyle physical activity.
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I am a structural biologist and I am trying to figure out the three-dimensional structures of proteins in the cell and how these particular types of proteins, when mutated, actually cause heart disease.
We are trying to get a sense of what they are doing and how they carry out their functions. Further down the line it is also hoped that we can use this research to design drugs for these proteins that will correct the malfunctions and prevent heart disease in the patients. My research results have been published in the Journal of Molecular Biology I wasnt expecting to get a paper published so early in my career but it just goes to show that if you have a lot of motivation, the right supervisors, a strong research environment in which to work, and ask the right questions, it really helps you to achieve things. Caezar Doctoral Researcher in the School of Cancer Sciences
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Graduate Entry Medical Course MBChB FT
Please note: this course is open to UK/EU students only We offer a four-year Medicine and Surgery MBChB programme for graduates with a first degree in a life science. On this programme you are taught in small groups in the first year, joining the five-year programme in the second year, where you will receive some additional taught components. Entry requirements For this taught MBChB programme you will need a first class Honours degree in a life science discipline. A sound knowledge base in Chemistry is essential. Qualifications relating to other healthcare professions such as pharmacy, dentistry and physiotherapy are accepted.
How to apply Apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com The UCAS code for this programme is A101 and the code for the University of Birmingham is B32. Fees and funding Standard undergraduate fees apply. For details see www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/fees/undergraduate/index.aspx Scholarships and studentships NHS Bursaries are available in Years 24 of the programme; these are means-tested: contact the NHS directly for further information. Phase 1 clinical orientation (two years)
Secondary school qualifications are also used to identify the best applicants. In particular, we expect very good results in Science, Mathematics and English (recognised qualifications only). As a guide, our A level threshold requirements are BBB, though this may be raised through competition.
The first year is a problem-based learning programme with a limited number of lectures. You work on case studies as part of a group of about eight students, with a moderator for your group and are presented with different clinical cases (or problems). The case studies integrate topics across the curriculum
Candidates who are undertaking higher degrees are expected to have submitted their dissertations or theses before starting the course. A satisfactory health declaration, including evidence of appropriate immunisations and a satisfactory enhanced level Criminal Records Bureau check, are required from accepted candidates prior to registration for the programme. All students are required to sign the subject-specific Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise statement prior to entry; details of which will be forwarded with an offer letter. It is our policy to interview all candidates to whom an offer may be made. A doctor must have a broad range of skills and it is primarily at interview that we consider such aspects. Therefore, in addition to providing evidence of motivation for medicine, you must also show good breadth and depth of involvement in extracurricular activities.
(eg, biological sciences, public health, ethics, sociology, psychology, etc), with students using the case as a basis for group discussion, identifying learning objectives and consequent self-directed learning. There is a particular focus on anatomy and behavioural science; since you will have covered little of these subjects in comparison with your knowledge of other life science topics. Early clinical contact is a feature of the course with students spending a day a week in a GP practice. Teaching is organised into modules, which run for three or four weeks and are themed to a physiologic system; eg, the cardiovascular system. The aim is to ensure that the clinical case, the anatomy topics and the GP practice experience are all related to one theme.
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The two groups then have essentially the same specialty and general practice experience and assessments for the remaining two years; thereby covering all aspects of clinical medicine. You will have clinical attachments in internal medicine and surgery, and spend time in medical sub-specialty areas such as cardiology, neurology, bone and joint disease, and oncology. In these years you also do further attachments in obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, paediatrics and general practice.
A period of self-directed learning Group discussions of the clinical case Group work in anatomy One or two lectures (plus contact with experts) A day in primary care with direct contact with patients presenting symptoms relevant to the current theme
There are formative assessments each semester, together with feedback from your moderator to assist you in your learning. At the end of the year there is a summative assessment on your clinical skills, knowledge and interpretive aspects of your learning. Your second year is based in the health trusts that teach the third-year course for students on the five-year MBChB programme. Rotation between different trusts provides substantial clinical experience. As a GEC student you take one additional module, which continues your case-based learning and furthers your basic and behavioural science training. You join the students on the five-year programme in their clinical science lectures, and in the teaching and special study module in public health and epidemiology. A typical week might involve:

Career opportunities Following graduation and on completion of the foundation years, you can apply for posts in the field of specialisation of your choice. For most of our graduates these are hospital and primary care posts in the NHS, but there are also opportunities in laboratory-based disciplines such as pathology, or in research. Some doctors move into more commercial fields such as the pharmaceutical industry, politics, or medical journalism and the media. Whichever direction you choose to go in, your training here gives you a first-class springboard. For further information please contact: Dr Austen Spruce +44 (0)121 414 6888; [email protected] More details can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/graduatemedicine
Lectures Small-group clinical teaching sessions Clinic sessions One day in primary care Attendance with the on-call medical or surgical team A period of self-directed learning
Phase 2 specialist rotations After two years in Phase 1, you have the same knowledge and skills having achieved the same learning objectives as students who have completed the third year of the five-year MBChB programme.
School of Cancer Sciences

The School is one of the worlds premier translational cancer research institutes and we are proud to make an important contribution to one of the major challenges of our generation. We offer a range of postgraduate education opportunities including both research and taught programmes. Opportunities are available on a full- or part-time basis leading to the qualifications of MD, PhD, MSc by Research, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate. Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities are also available as short study programmes. Cancer Sciences at Birmingham incorporates the following areas:

Cancer Cell Biology The study of the phenotype of the transformed cell is undertaken by several research groups:
Dr Fedor Berditchevski is looking at the role of tetraspanins in cancer cell biology and has demonstrated that these proteins modulate cell migration and antigen presentation and thus provide the possibility of novel translational targets. Dr Chris Tselepis focuses on how iron drives epithelial carcinogenesis and has demonstrated that cellular iron acquisition is increased in several gastrointestinal cancers. This work interacts with that of surgeons Professors Dion Morton and Derek Alderson to provide a strong clinical collaboration.
Cancer Research UK Centre Cancer Cell Biology Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Biomarkers Tumour Immunology and Immune Gene Therapy Viral Oncology
Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics DNA mutations are seen as the primary causal event in all human cancers. However, epigenetic modification of the DNA genome is also emerging as a powerful influence on the development of tumours and is an important target for therapy. Professor Malcolm Taylor is head of our Genetics group and continues work on the study of the ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene. The team is now investigating the significance of ATM mutation in haemopoietic and epithelial malignancy.
Cancer Research UK Centre (CRUK) Generous funding for research and studentships in the School is provided by our major sponsor, Cancer Research UK, as part of its national programme of support to centres of excellence. In addition, we receive major funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Fund (LLR). We have a strong international reputation, with research programmes in several DNA tumour virus systems (molecular, cellular and immunological aspects), in cell signalling biochemistry, in the genetic analysis of susceptibility to cancer, in gene regulation and in T cell immunology in relation to bone marrow transplantation. Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU) We specialise in the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials. Our fundamental objective is to generate more reliable evidence on the causes and best treatment of a wide range of diseases through high quality clinical trial research. The Unit comprises some 40 other personnel, including trial managers, statisticians, and IT and administrative staff. We are based at the Robert Aitken Institute, close to the main University campus and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Tel: +44 (0)121 415 9100; Email: [email protected] www.bctu.bham.ac.uk
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Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) Our remit is to take basic research generated through laboratories and offer an infrastructure in which such developments can be translated rapidly and effectively. Many of the trials managed by the Unit relate to anti-cancer drugs, but much of our activity also relates to therapeutic approaches that are quite different from those of classical chemotherapies. Trials for new diagnostic tests, prognostic indices, molecular predictors of response, and cost effectiveness are all legitimate aspects of our portfolio. Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3803 www.birmingham.ac.uk/cancersciences Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Biomarkers The application of biomarkers to cancer clinical therapy is an important and growing area of interest. Professor Philip Johnson and Dr Ashley Martin are using proteomic analysis to identify serum markers that will be valuable in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer therapy. The University of Birmingham hosts the national NMR centre directed by Professor Michael Overduin and Professor Ulrich Gunther. Professor Overduin is using structure analysis to study enzymes involved in carcinogenesis with a particular focus on cell signalling. Tumour Immunology and Immune Gene Therapy Virus-specific immunology is a particular strength of the School, with the first clinical trials of a therapeutic EBV vaccine targeting Hodgkins lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma currently being undertaken in the UK and China. Research into the immune responses to cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Kaposis sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and their impact on human health is being carried out by Professor Paul Moss and Dr Andrew Hislop respectively. Viral Oncology The study of the relationship between viral infection and the development of cancer is one of the strongest themes within the School, with work ongoing on the relationship between EpsteinBarr virus (EBV) and cancer being undertaken by Professors Rickinson, Young, Rowe, Murray and Woodman.
Other major viral research being carried out in the School is on human papillomavirus (HPV) and KSHV by the groups of Dr Sally Roberts and Professor David Blackbourn, respectively. Duration of programmes

PhD 3 or 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time MD 2 years minimum part-time MSc by research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MSc/PGDiploma 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Also see individual programme entries or visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ courses/postgraduate Entry requirements Visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/requirements Also see General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Candidates whose first language is not English will need to meet the English language requirements stipulated for Medicine and Dentistry. See also standard English language requirements on page 68. Scholarships and studentships For postgraduate studentships in Cancer Sciences, please contact the School directly or visit our online prospectus. Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details) although in some projects a bench fee is also payable. Starting dates
Research degrees may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be October Taught programmes (MSc/Diploma) September 2013
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Clinical Oncology MSc/PGDiploma FT PT This programme is for healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds who wish to expand their knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of oncology. You can opt for a PG Diploma on completion of the core modules and 40 credits of optional modules, or an MSc on successful completion of the taught programme and an independently researched dissertation. It is essential that candidates should have at least six months experience working in an oncology environment and an undergraduate degree in a suitable subject. We accept Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). As an exciting development, we are offering the full-time programme with a Clinical Observership at a local hospital. For further information about this programme visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/clinicaloncology Contact: Dr Jean Assender +44 (0)121 415 8808; [email protected] We also have a combined research and taught programme Translational Medicine: Interdisciplinary Biomedical Technologies MSc Programme under development This programme provides an opportunity to explore the biophysical technologies in the context of translational medicine. It is targeted towards students interested in biomedical research and provides a breadth of training in medical, biological, biophysical and computational skills targeted towards biomarker discovery and personalised medicine. The programme is designed to link bench and bedside by combining modules introducing clinical aspects and clinical trials with a wide range of biophysical technologies. A final module comprises an extended laboratory research project. Further information is available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/ translationalmedicine Contact: Professor Ulrich Guenther [email protected] Cancer Sciences PhD/MD Our PhD programme is extremely active and requires participation in regular seminars and discussion groups in addition to your research project work. Cancer Sciences remains a major research strength within the College of Medical and Dental Sciences, as evidenced by the fact 80% of our RAE 2008 submission in the area of Cancer Studies was considered internationally excellent or world leading. Particular strengths include cancer cell signalling, the DNA damage response, gene and immunotherapy, and cancer viruses. FT PT For any general doctoral research enquiries please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)121 414 5005 FT Cancer Sciences MRes Contact: Roger Watson [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/mds FT under development: Urology MSc/PGDipoma Programme under development This is a programme for urology specialists, allied healthcare professionals and people from the pharmaceutical industry who wish to expand their scientific understanding of urological diseases and best current practice in its treatment. Research methodology training and scientific discussions will inspire students to critically engage with the scientific and trial literature; so that they can become informed clinicians and the next generation of clinical leaders in the field. You can opt for a Postgraduate Diploma on completion of the taught modules or an MSc on successful completion of the taught programme and an independently researched dissertation. The programme will be taught on a part-time basis with week-long blocks of study over two years. In addition, a range of blended learning and e-learning resources will be used. Further information is available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/mscurology Contact: Dr Prashant Patel [email protected] PT
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If you pursue your PhD here, we will train you and challenge you to solve the critical issues facing cancer research. Research interests:
Adenovirus gene regulation of tumour suppressors Regulating the cellular response to DNA damage DNA damage response genes in lymphoid malignancies DNA repair HPV and DNA repair Signalling events in oesophageal carcinogenesis Epigenetics, HPV and EBV Tumour immunology Brain tumours and metabolomics Neuroblastoma and genomics Leukaemia phase l and ll studies Gynaecological oncology and minimal invasive radical surgery Liver transplant pathology; hepatobiliary pathology; mechanisms of immune damage and growth factors in liver disease
Dr Andy Turnell
Integrins; tetraspan proteins and cell signalling Biochemical studies of adenovirus transforming proteins; post-translational modification of proteins; apoptosis
Dr Grant Stewart
Dr Fedor Berditchevski
Professor Tatjana Stankovic
Dr Roger Grand
Dr Eva Peterman
Urological malignancies; boron neutron capture therapy Cancer clinical trials and biomarkers T cell responses and haematological malignancies; viral infections of the immunocompromised host; graft-versus-leukaemia
Professor Nicholas James
Dr Jo Parish
Professor Philip Johnson
Dr Chris Tselepis
Professor Paul Murray; Professor Ciaran Woodman
Professor Paul Moss
Dr Graham Taylor
NMR and cell signalling Metabolomics; NMR EBV infection and immunity Biology and immunology of Epstein-Barr virus Human papillomaviruses; epithelial cell biology Oncogenic viruses; Kaposis sarcoma-associated herpes virus; virus immune modulation
Professor Michael Overduin
Dr Andrew Peet
Dr. Ulrich Gnther
Dr Carmel McConville
Dr Andrew Hislop
Dr Pamela Kearns
Professor Martin Rowe; Professor Alan Rickinson
Dr Sudha Sundar
Dr Sally Roberts
Professor Stefan Hubscher
Professor David Blackbourn
Lymphoma biology; oncogenic herpes viruses Transplantation pathology Surgery
Viral vectors; gene therapy of cancer Gene regulation in the hematopoietic system Breast cancer genetics Experimental genetics Molecular basis of T cell and NK cell receptor recognition
Professor Paul Murray
Dr Peter Searle
Dr Desley Neil
Professor Constanze Bonifer
Professor Derek Alderson Professor Dion Morton Mrs Olga Tucker Mr Simon Bach Dr Glenn Matthews Dr Martin Chidgey
Dr Jo Morris
Professor Bryan Turner
Dr Ben Willcox
School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

The School has five major academic sections, encompassing education and research:

Entry requirements See general entry requirements on page 68. We accept a range of qualifications from different countries; see www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/country Our Taught programmes may have very specific additional requirements; see individual entries or visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Medical Science and Education Neuropharmacology and Neurobiology Reproduction, Genes and Development
The School is host to four research centres: 1. The Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences 2. The Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 3. The Centre for Obesity Research 4. The Centre for Rare Diseases and Personalised Medicine Our research portfolio includes the following disciplines:

English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply; see page 68. Fees Standard fees apply, although in some projects a bench fee is also payable. See the fees and finance section on pages 6263. Scholarships and studentships For research programmes a number of studentships are available each year, funded by major sponsors including the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust, as well as national and local charities. UK/EU students should contact the School directly for further information. For general scholarship enquiries email [email protected]. For International scholarships and studentships please see www.birmingham.ac.uk/ international/students/finance/scholarships/index.aspx Starting dates Research degrees may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be September. Taught programmes normally start in September. Please visit our online prospectus for further and up-to-date information. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/clinexpmed
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Respiratory Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosciences Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Paediatrics Clinical Genetics
We offer a range of postgraduate education opportunities including research and taught programmes. Opportunities are available on a full- or part-time basis leading to the qualifications of PhD, MSc by Research, MD, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate. Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities are also available as short study programmes. Duration of programmes

PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MSc by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MD 2 years minimum part-time MSc 1 year full-time; 26 years part-time PG Diploma (Physicians Assistant Anaesthesia) 27 months full-time
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Clinical Neuropsychiatry MSc/PGDip/PGCert This is an interdisciplinary programme for experienced professionals working with people with neuropsychiatric disorders associated with neurodegeneration, brain injury, and other neurological illness. It is also open to Psychology and other neuroscience graduates who want to develop their academic and clinical skills. It provides students with: knowledge about the full range of neuropsychiatric disorders including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Students will be taught about developments in clinical neuroscience as well as relevant ethical, legal and philosophical concerns. They will also learn to critically appraise the literature in this area. In the first year, part-time students attend for one afternoon per week for the first ten weeks and then two three-day blocks, followed by one afternoon per week in the last ten weeks. In the second year there are four three-day blocks and one afternoon per week in the final ten weeks. Full-time students attend all of the sessions in one year. Further details are available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/clinicalneuro Contact: Ms Louise Batchelor +44 (0)121 414 3310; [email protected] FT PT
Pharmaceutical Enterprise MSc/PGDip/PGCert Programme under development This programme is an applied multidisciplinary course designed for entrepreneurial high-achieving individuals with
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ambition to take leading roles in SME pharmaceutical companies. As the major pharma business model changes, established and emerging SME pharmaceutical companies are increasingly delivering novel candidate pharmaceuticals (small molecules and biologicals). This trend is expected to continue and offers a very nourishing environment for spin-out and other SME pharmaceutical companies that require high calibre personnel who are knowledgeable about all aspects of pharmaceutical enterprise. The MSc Pharmaceutical Enterprise programme is delivered by experts in the field, many with ongoing experience of the sector; this ensures the programme maintains relevance in the fast moving industry. The interactive teaching offers students access to the medical, scientific, regulatory and business knowledge required to achieve success. The potential to perform internships or participate in consultancy projects arising from SME companies offer highly prized real life experiences. Further information is available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/pharmaenterprise Contact: Professor Nick Barnes [email protected] Physicians Assistant (Anaesthesia)
Forensic Mental Health Studies MSc/PGDip/PGCert This programme is designed for experienced professionals
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Postgraduate Diploma This programme is for existing healthcare practitioners or graduates with a science background who wish to work as
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working in forensic mental health and those who are aspiring to work with mentally disordered offenders or patients who require similar services. It provides students with: knowledge of the diverse needs of mentally disordered offenders; an in-depth understanding of service provision and development for mentally disordered individuals at various stages in the criminal justice system; skills in promoting empowerment and quality of life of service users; the ability to critically evaluate theory and practice, and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different agencies and disciplines involved in the care of mentally disordered offenders. Lectures are held at the University on one afternoon a week (part-time) and two afternoons a week (full-time). Further details are available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/forensic Contact: Mrs Angela Oakley +44 (0)121 415 8118; [email protected]
part of the anaesthetic team. The PA(A) is a health professional who will expand the anaesthetic service and make operating theatres work more efficiently. You will work alongside other members of the anaesthetic team and under the supervision of your anaesthetist. Successful completion of the programme will be followed by three months of pre-registration work experience and then registration. Further details are available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/paa Contact: Ms Louise Batchelor +44 (0)121 414 3310; [email protected]

Biomedical Research In Vivo MRes In vivo research provides the key translational step between basic medical science and clinical medicine. This new programme will equip you with the necessary ethos, critical evaluative skills and technical competence to pursue a research career in the in vivo sciences. At the beginning of the course, all students will be required to gain a Home Office Personal Licence (for which training is provided). For full course details, visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/ biomedicalresearch-invivo Contact: Ms Niki Windridge +44 (0)121 414 4061; [email protected] Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Pharmacy DPharm The DPharm is a professional doctorate equivalent to traditional PhD, which aims to develop experienced, working registered pharmacists into effective researchers. This occurs through successful completion of appropriate distance e-based taught material, a systematic review of an agreed research theme and an action research project relevant to your area of practice. Successful completion optimises your position to achieve Consultant Pharmacist status and extend the research base in Pharmacy Practice and Medicines Management. It is designed specifically for Pharmaceutical Chemists who have gained significant professional experience (2 years or equivalent) who are active currently in a relevant area of practice and have opportunities to conduct action research within the work environment. These professionals often wish to develop a research element to their career without relinquishing their professional role. For those entering with a postgraduate Masters, the DPharm will be normally completed over a period of four years part-time. Entry with a PG Diploma will add a further year of part-time taught research methods material, comprising three 20-credit modules in qualitative research methods, project management with research governance and research methods with statistics. All candidates will be fully supported by General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered research active supervisors from the academic staff. www.birmingham.ac.uk/dpharm Cardiovascular Medicine Cardiovascular Sciences is an area of emergent strength within the College, as evidenced by the fact that 100% of RAE 2008 submission in the area of Cardiovascular Medicine was considered internationally competitive or above, with 40% judged internationally excellent or world leading. The diverse areas of research strength, ranging from platelet function to heart failure management in the community are indicated overleaf. We play a substantial role in undergraduate and postgraduate education in anaesthesia and intensive care within the West Midlands. We collaborate closely in vocational postgraduate education with the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Committees for Higher Professional Training in both Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. We have office and clinical accommodation in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, and laboratory accommodation in the adjacent College of Medical and Dental Sciences. Research interests:
Contacts: John Marriott +44(0)121 414 4094; [email protected] Ms Louise Batchelor +44 (0)121 414 3310; [email protected]
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For any general doctoral research enquiries please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)121 414 5005 Medicine PhD/MSc by Research and clinical research focusing on the following areas: FT PT
Current research covers a wide portfolio of basic, translational
Intensive care Clinical measurement
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Research interests:
Molecular regulation of angiogenic factors and cognate receptors Dr Peter Hewett
Molecular mechanisms underlying platelet activation in health and disease Professor Steve Watson
Stroke and bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation Dr Deirdre Lane Regulation of skeletal muscle blood flow Dr Clare Ray Chemoreceptor mechanisms and role of purine neurotransmitters; neuromodulators in control of cardiovascular/respiratory systems Dr Theresa Thomas
Peripheral, arterial and venous diseases; evaluating standard/ endoscopic surgical techniques in treatment of chronic venous insufficiency; role of arterial wall motion abnormalities in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis/aneurismal disease; development of complications in patients undergoing major vascular surgery Professor Andrew Bradbury

Mechanisms of angiogenesis in ischaemia; cardiovascular adaptations to low temperature Dr Stuart Egginton Clinical and Molecular Genetics The sequencing of the human genome and advances in high-throughput genetic technologies have provided unrivalled opportunities for research in human genetics. The Medical and Molecular Genetics group (Lead: Professor Eamonn Maher) offers a thriving research environment for genetics research with expertise in gene identification, functional genomics and animal models of human diseases. Research is grouped into two complementary and overlapping fields: cancer genetics and genome stability and developmental and metabolic genetics, and epigenetics and imprinting. Facilities include high throughput DNA sequencing and microarray platforms, the National Autozygosity Mapping resource, and zebrafish models of disease facility. Research interests:
Monitoring microcirculatory disturbances associated with inflammatory conditions (ischaemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury) Dr Neena Kalia
Mechanisms underlying cardioprotection following myocardial ischaemia reperfusion injury Dr Melanie Madhani
Regulation of the circulation in normal human subjects and in patient groups Professor Janice Marshall
Adhesive and mechanical properties of circulating blood cells Professor Gerard Nash In vitro modelling of the cellular pathology of atherosclerosis Dr Edward Rainger Atrial fibrillation (epidemiology, pathophysiology, thromboprophylaxis, and psychological morbidity), hypertension, heart failure and clinical/experimental thromboembolism Professor Gregory Lip
Genome stability and DNA repair Dr Boris Kysela Cancer genetics and epigenetics; molecular and functional characterisation of tumour suppressor genes Professor Farida Latif
Molecular mechanisms of heart disease as a basis for translational approach to cardiology Professor Paul Kirchoff
Cancer genetics, epigenetics and imprinting and human developmental genetics Professor Eamonn Maher
Mechanisms of heart disease; translational research towards mechanism-based therapies of cardiovascular diseases Dr Larissa Fabritz
Gene regulation in development; cis-regulatory codes of developmental gene expression Dr Ferenc Mueller
Molecular genetics of patients with platelet bleeding and low platelet counts (thrombocytopaenia) Dr Neil Morgan
Genetics of inherited diabetes syndromes Professor Timothy Barrett; Dr Emma Woodward

Clinical Neuroscience Neuroscience research brings together world-class experts to cover aspects of neuroscience from the cellular and molecular, to the whole brain; through to the extensive network of neuronal connections across the body, and how these biological underpinnings interact with psychological and social factors to cause neurological and psychiatric disease. The new Queen Elizabeth Hospital and National Centre for Mental Health that adjoin the Medical School are facilitating our focus on translational neuroscience so that we can apply insights gained through fundamental research on brain structure and function to develop novel pharmacological and cellular therapies for neural damage and psychiatric disease. Our goal is to promote continuous interaction among fundamental and clinical neuroscientists to rapidly translate research from bench to bedside. Research interests:

Role of intracellular calcium pools in integration of neuronal functions; mitochondrial function in normal ageing and aged neurons Dr Emil Toescu Basic mechanisms of temporal lobe epilepsy; fast physiological oscillations associated with cognition; neurophysiology of normal ageing Dr Martin Vreugdenhil Understanding the fundamental biology of the failure of CNS axon regeneration Dr Zubair Ahmed Role of steroid hormones in intracranial pressure regulation Dr Alexandra Sinclair Understanding the mechanisms of acute brain injury, and biomarker research for patient stratification and personalised treatment Dr Tony Belli
Investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsons and motor neuron diseases; candidate gene screening approaches to various neurological disorders Professor Karen Morrison
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Research interests of staff:
Hypoalgesia, sensory, motor and cognitive function in hypertension; blood pressure variability; adverse drug reactions and responses to antihypertensive medication Dr Una Martin
Clinical trials of therapies in Parkinsons and motor neuron diseases Professor Karen Morrison, Professor Carl Clarke
Cellular and genetic mechanisms underlying Alzheimers disease; developmental causes of epilepsy Dr Zsuzsanna Nagy
Medication safety and adverse drug reactions; including pharmacoepidemiology, electronic prescribing/health informatics, and clinical decision support methods Dr Jamie Coleman
Acute trauma, and neurodegeneration; understanding mechanisms of natural ageing; evaluation of novel geneand cell-based therapeutic strategies for central nervous system (CNS) repair Professor Ann Logan, Dr Ana-Maria Gonzalez
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Hormones and genes research (Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and Genetics) represents significant research strength within the College, as evidenced by the fact that 75% of submission to the Other Hospital-Based Clinical Subjects UoA for RAE 2008 was considered internationally excellent or world leading. Current research covers a wide portfolio of basic, translational and clinical research focusing on adrenal and gonadal steroids, thyroid cancer, thyroid dysfunction, fetal and reproductive endocrinology, pituitary disease, and autoimmunity. Ongoing studies employ a broad range of in vitro and in vivo approaches including mouse transgenic and knockout models, as well as clinical translational and interventional studies
Basic mechanisms of temporal lobe epilepsy; fast physiological oscillations associated with cognition; physiology and pathophysiology of prion protein; effects of electric fields on brain function; pathophysiology of X-linked mental retardation Professor John Jefferys, Dr Andrew Powell
Structure and operation of cortical networks investigated by cellular electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and light and electron microscopy; physiological oscillations associated with cognition; basic mechanisms of epilepsy; quantification of synaptic networks Professor Attila Sik
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carried out in the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility immediately adjacent to the Institute of Biomedical Research, the lab base for most of the Endocrine and Diabetes Groups. Clinical research is also enhanced by close interaction with the University Hospital and cohort and database studies (thyroid disease, pituitary disease, and adrenal disease). Research interests:
Effects of sex steroids in colorectal cancer; glycolytic inhibitors as an anti-cancer treatment Dr Paul Foster
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Gynaecology (Lead: Professor Janesh Gupta) includes basic science research into the pathophysiology of abnormal uterine bleeding, causes and treatment of pelvic pain and endometriosis. There is a major focus on systematic reviews and trials (Lead: Dr Arri Coomarasamy) in several key areas of obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatrics. This group is also badged as the WHO Perinatal Trials Unit. The area of subfertility and reproductive medicine (Leads: Dr Sarah Connor and Dr Jackson Kirkman Brown) is underpinned by work investigating causes of subfertility, including male gamete production and differentiation, tubular gamete interaction and oocyte production and differentiation. There are cross-college collaborations with Biosciences as well as the stem cell group within the College. There is also basic science and clinical research into the causes of recurrent pregnancy loss. There is a major research interest in fetal medicine and development (Lead: Professor Mark Kilby) including fetal endocrinology, steroid hormone action on the fetus and placenta, modulation of the maternal immune system, fetal microchimerism and clinical fetal medicine. Research interests:
Pathogenesis, treatments and long term outcomes of thyroid dysfunction Professor Jayne Franklyn
Pathogenesis of thyroid and other endocrine cancers Professor Christopher McCabe Prereceptor regulation of glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid action Professor Paul Stewart
Prereceptor regulation of sex steroid action; mechanisms underlying androgen excess and deficiency Professor Wiebke Arlt
Mechanisms underlying congenital adrenal hyperplasia, gonadal development Dr Nils Krone
Glucocorticoids, insulin sensitivity and obesity Dr Jeremy Tomlinson Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in hypopituitarism, acromegaly and Cushings disease Professor Paul Stewart, Professor Wiebke Arlt
Fetal medicine Professor Mark Kilby Minimal invasive gynaecological endoscopy and endometriosis Professor Janesh Gupta
Mechanisms of insulin resistance in autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes Dr Parth Narendran
Microvascular diabetes complications pathogenesis and treatment Professor Martin Stevens
Reproductive biology and genetics Dr Sarah J Conner, Dr Jackson Kirkman-Brown Reproductive medicine and miscarriage research Dr Arri Coomarasamy Improving pregnancy-related maternal and fetal outcomes both at the short and longer term perineal trauma and fetal epigenetics Professor Khaled Ismail
Mechanisms of steroid sulphation; steroid hormone trafficking; and disorders of androgen excess Dr Vivek Dhir
Regulation of glucocorticoid hormone metabolism and intracellular glucose utilisation Dr Gareth Lavery; Dr Elizabeth Rabbit
Physiology and pharmacology of sleep, metabolism, neuroendocrinology and ageing Dr Kristien Boelaert
Thyroid hormones and thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy Dr Shio-yng Chan

Paediatrics and Child Health Current research covers a wide portfolio of basic, translational and clinical research focusing on endocrinology, and neonatal medicine, with all the major paediatric subspecialties active in research (for example nephrology, neurology, gastroenterology and dietetics). Ongoing studies employ a broad range of approaches including clinical experimental, database and qualitative studies. Opportunities in the subspecialty have been enhanced by the recent development of our satellite Wellcome Trust Paediatric Clinical Research Facility on the Birmingham Childrens Hospital site. Research interests:

Respiratory Medicine Research focuses on investigating the factors governing neutrophil differentiation, activation and recruitment as processes that determine the degree of tissue damage resulting in the establishment and progression of chronic lung disease. Major interests include chronic chest infections and the role of proteinases and proteinase inhibitors in this process. Research interests:
Role of growth factors in lung epithelial repair; relationship between infection and inflammation in acute lung injury Dr David Thickett Factors governing neutrophil differentiation, activation and recruitment in the establishment and progression of chronic lung disease Professor Robert Stockley
Genetics of diabetes and rare forms of diabetes; clinical studies in childhood diabetes; paediatric endocrinology and diabetes; genetics of inherited diabetes syndromes Professor Tim Barrett
The role of the vitamin D axis in the lung; genetic and environmental influences on lung disease Dr Alice Turner
Neonatal medicine Dr Andrew Ewer Genetics and molecular pathogenesis of different forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia Dr Nils Krone
Role of tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand in inflammatory lung disease Dr Emmet McGrath
Psychiatry A major area of research is molecular psychiatry, focusing on the molecular investigation of neuropsychiatric disease, with a particular emphasis on bipolar and related mood disorders, including puerperal psychosis, seasonal affective disorder, major depression and drug-induced psychoses. Major projects are also ongoing in molecular investigation of the dementias and of disorders of childhood onset (including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The team is a partner in the Neurosciences Consortium at the University, and works closely with Clinical Genetics. It also has groups of researchers with particular strengths in community psychiatry, addictions and forensic psychiatry. Research interests:
Pharmacology PhD/MSc by Research Pharmacy PhD/MSc by Research
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Pharmacology research specialisms are in modern cellular and molecular techniques, with an emphasis on neuropharmacology. Research areas include radioligand binding and autoradiography; in situ hybridisation; immunocytochemistry; microdialysis; cell culture; neurotransmitter, enzyme, second messenger and metabolite assays; cellular morphometry; pharmacodynamic modelling; cDNA cloning and site-directed mutagenesis. Pharmacy provides a broad range of subjects; these include clinically oriented practice research such as medicines adherence, drug safety, palliative and end of life care, paediatric medicines use, rational antibiotic use, safe prescribing and pharmacy/inter-professional education, as well as laboratorybased and translational areas such as inhaled drug delivery, formulation of childrens medicines, and pharmacokinetics.
Substance misuse and associated psychiatric disorders Dr Edward Day Clinical and neuropsychological investigation of mood disorders and functional psychosis; neuropsychiatric genetics Dr Lisa Jones
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Neurochemical correlates for neurological and psychiatric disorders, and role of 5-HT systems Professor Nicholas Barnes
Molecular mechanisms underlying platelet activation in health and disease Professor Steve Watson
The pharmacology of pain and pain relief Dr Kevin Whitehead The pharmacology and physiology of peripheral autonomic transmission; particularly the regulation of calcium in sympathetic nerve terminals and smooth muscle Dr Keith Brain
Mechanisms of angiogenesis in ischaemia; cardiovascular adaptations to low temperature Dr Stuart Egginton
Monitoring microcirculatory disturbances associated with inflammatory conditions (ischaemia-reperfusion (I/R)injury) Dr Neena Kalia
Clinical use of medicines in paediatrics, and their development; medicines adherence, pharmaceutical risk; rational prescribing, and the rational use of antibiotics. Professor John Marriott
Mechanisms underlying oxygen sensitivity in carotid body and pulmonary artery Dr Prem Kumar
Regulation of the circulation in normal human subjects and in patient groups Professor Janice Marshall
Development of inhalation formulations, to increase stability and respirable fraction and improve targeting to central and alveolar regions of the lung to enhance local and systemic delivery. Dr Peter Seville

Adhesive and mechanical properties of circulating blood cells Professor Gerard Nash In vitro modelling of the cellular pathology of atherosclerosis Dr Edward Rainger Basic mechanisms of temporal lobe epilepsy; fast physiological oscillations associated with cognition; physiology and pathophysiology of prion protein; effects of electric fields on brain function; pathophysiology of X-linked mental retardation Professor John Jefferys, Dr Andrew Powell
Pharmacovigilance systems and drug safety, how they impact on patient outcomes, including adherence, and methods of mitigating such risks. Dr Anthony Cox
Pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy, particularly related to symptom control end of life care; educational research and inter-professional education. Dr Christine Hirsch
Structure and operation of cortical networks investigated by cellular electrophysiology; immunohistochemistry, and light and electron microscopy; physiological oscillations associated with cognition; basic mechanisms of epilepsy; quantification of synaptic networks Professor Attila Sik
Physiology PhD/MSc by Research Neurophysiology PhD/MSc by Research Physiology offers research topics supervised by internationally recognised experts not only within the cardiovascular theme but also in neurological, neuromuscular, endocrine and renal areas using whole animal, organ, cell and molecular techniques. Neurophysiology uses cutting-edge technologies to address the dynamic interactions of neurons and glia organised functional neuronal networks in the mammalian brain. We focus on normal brain mechanisms in health and their dsyfunction in pathophysiological states, feeding into the translational pathway towards clinical application.

Role of intracellular calcium pools in integration of neuronal functions; mitochondrial function in normal ageing and aged neurons Dr Emil Toescu Basic mechanisms of temporal lobe epilepsy; fast physiological oscillations associated with cognition; neurophysiology of normal ageing Dr Martin Vreugdenhil
School of Dentistry
If you want to be involved in world-class research; if you want to get an internationally acclaimed degree in the dental and biomaterials professions; Dentistry at Birmingham UK is the first choice for scientists, professionals, and leading students everywhere. We are a thriving institution with a large number of postgraduate doctoral research students and support staff, and well placed to meet the demands and challenges of the future. Facilities Our facilities are first class and include modern, well-equipped laboratories in which a broad range of dental research can be undertaken. These are further complemented by access to specialist equipment elsewhere within the University. A programme of infrastructure development has recently led to enhancement of cell culture facilities and a new molecular biology laboratory. Use of modern IT facilities is encouraged through provision of a specialist computer suite. The School is at the forefront of e-learning with its award winning e-course (THEs Outstanding ICT Initiative of the Year, sponsored by the Joint Information Systems Committee JISC). Specialist dental library facilities are also available. Based in the School of Dentistry, which is combined with Birmingham Dental Hospital in the city centre, the institution has the largest patient attendances in Britain and is the major dental, clinical and laboratory reference centre in the West Midlands. Postgraduate study You may study for a doctoral research degree (PhD, MSc by Research), or choose a taught Masters (MSc) degree in Advanced General Dental Practice. Our research teams bring together clinical and non-clinical researchers in partnerships that provide an opportunity to link together a range of multidisciplinary expertise. This approach allows a particularly strong and supportive environment in which you can undertake your training and benefit from interaction with leading researchers. For further information on opportunities in Dentistry and to discuss research proposals contact Professor Phil Lumley, Head of School [email protected] Advanced General Dental Practice MSc/PGDip/PGCert to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge. The modular structure provides a compulsory core, covering areas such as contemporary dental practice, and the selection and application of new materials and technologies. You will also design and carry out a research or audit project of your choosing with full academic support from specialists relevant to your subject. PT DL This programme caters for general dental practitioners wishing Starting dates Starting dates are flexible. Please contact the School for further information. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/dentistry Scholarships and studentships Any available at Dentistry are advertised on our website; please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/dentistry Fees and funding Research degrees MSc by Research/PhD standard fees apply, although bench fees are levied according to the nature of the projects. For up-to-date information contact the School directly. Entry requirements Candidates for research degrees whose first language is not English will need to meet the English language requirements stipulated for Medicine and Dentistry. See also standard English language requirements on page 68. Candidates for the taught MSc will need a dental qualification registerable with the UK General Dental Council and satisfactory references. Duration of programmes

PhD 34 years full-time; 6 years part-time MSc by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate can be taken part-time over a period of up to 5 years
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From February 2013 we are developing a distance learning version of the programme. The campus-based programme has been running successfully for 11 years and the distance version will be based on the teaching of the campus programme to ensure you receive the full benefits of all that the University can offer. Further details are available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/ dentalpractice and www.birmingham.ac.uk/dentalpractice-distance Contact: Professor Trevor Burke +44 (0)121 466 5476; [email protected]
Examples of our research include:
Demonstrating the importance of growth factors and other bioactive molecules sequestered within dental tissues in driving tissue responses to disease and clinical outcomes for the tooth.
Development of novel treatments for dental/oral tissue repair based on stem cell and biomaterial tissue regenerative technologies.
Leading research into the redox biology of oral diseases and how micronutritional strategies can regulate oral inflammation. Pioneering the development of assays for biomarkers of periodontitis, leading to the development of diagnostic technologies in routine clinical use.

Dentistry PhD/MSc by Research in areas of endodontic, periodontal and restorative treatments, providing a focus for international collaborations with visiting professors and researchers from leading institutions worldwide. Our research is broadly divided into three main areas:
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Epidemiological research on the links between chronic periodontitis and systemic disease, in particular rheumatoid arthritis and chronic kidney disease.
Pioneering involvement in National Dental Health Surveys (Office of National Statistics) for children and adults leading to the unravelling of major trends in oral disease patterns over 30 years crucial to informing future oral health care policy and directing NHS resources to those in most need.
Biomaterials biomaterials, restorative dentistry, and oral and maxillofacial surgery Primary Dental Care dental public health, behavioural sciences, primary care, and orthodontics
Development of novel digital image processing/analysis techniques in oral pathology to provide accurate, evidencebased diagnostic decisions and reliable prognostic tools for oral cancer.
Tissue Injury and Repair oral biology and pathology, restorative and childrens dentistry, and periodontology
Our research has a strong translational focus, being driven by clinical questions, and aims to provide novel diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to the most common oral and general health problems. We employ cutting-edge technologies within stateof-the-art laboratories to explore disease mechanisms, improve our understanding of pathogenic processes, and formulate new healthcare solutions based upon this new knowledge. Birmingham has world-class clinical dental expertise, particularly in areas of endodontic, periodontal and restorative treatments, providing a focus for international collaborations with visiting professors and researchers from leading institutions worldwide.
The epigenetics of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and the role of chronic inflammation in the origins of OSCC. Development of novel dental and orthopaedic materials to improve the longevity of dental restorations and the outcome of many orthopaedic procedures.
Investigations into the vibration characteristics of dental ultrasonic instruments and powered toothbrushes, which aim to influence the design and development of ultrasound dental instruments and improve patient care.
Prevalence studies in children and adolescents on dental erosion and tooth wear and their causes, underpinned by laboratory mechanistic studies on both erosion and toothpaste abrasivity.
Research on the nature and role of education in dentistry, particularly the role and impact of e-learning.
For further information please visit our website www.dentistry.bham.ac.uk
School of Health and Population Sciences

Health and Population Sciences at Birmingham incorporates the following areas:

The IOEM conducts research and teaching programmes in occupational and environmental medicine, including occupational epidemiology, effects of work on health, ergonomics, toxicology, occupational hygiene, and other related disciplines. The main focus of activity is related to the assessment and management of risks arising from work activities. Primary Care Clinical Sciences
Health Economics Nursing and Physiotherapy Occupational and Environmental Medicine Primary Care Clinical Sciences Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Economics Health care systems worldwide confront the challenge of meeting seemingly unlimited patient needs and demands with constrained and limited resources. Health Economics is playing an increasing role, providing analysis to inform health care decision making and policy formation. Birmingham has a strong tradition in this field, with research and teaching spanning some 30 years. We seek to inform policy and resource allocation in the NHS and to guide research methodology through undertaking, promoting and facilitating high-quality health economics research. Nursing and Physiotherapy Nursing and Physiotherapy offer a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate modules at Masters level. Flexible study options are available, enabling you to study individual modules, or register for one of the programmes listed. Dependent on the programme of study you select, you can register on the basis of full- or part-time study in a range of health-related topics. Occupational and Environmental Medicine The Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (IOEM) delivers both outstanding teaching for postgraduate and health professionals in addition to conducting leading research in a variety of occupational and environmental disciplines. The IOEM has links with scientists in many countries, including Finland, the United States, Taiwan, China, Nigeria, UAE, Chile and Brazil.
Primary Care Clinical Sciences at Birmingham is one of the largest centres for academic primary care in the UK. Primary care research focuses under five main clinical programmes:

Cardiovascular Disease Cancer and Chronic Disease Medical Decision Making Mental Health Behavioural Medicine
These are supported by cross-cutting methodology expertise and major investments in research infrastructure, namely the Primary Care Clinical Research and Trials Unit (PCCRTU) and large Primary Care Research Network (MidReC). Primary Care Clinical Sciences was one of the top scoring units for the University in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (PH, E&B) PH, E&B has a longstanding history in teaching and research. In recent years, considerable effort has also been put into developing a strong public health resource for the West Midlands region and at the national level. The main research programmes are in the areas of:
Assessment and Evaluation of the Health Impacts of Policy Initiatives Chronic Disease Epidemiology Health Care Evaluation Genetic Epidemiology Health Protection Health Services Methodology Patient Safety Research
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Taught programmes
Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc/PGDip FT PT This programme explores the theoretical basis of manipulative physiotherapy and its application to the development of your clinical reasoning, and integrates the many approaches to practice in this specialist area. It facilitates an evaluation of existing evidence through the exploration of the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma for this programme qualifies you for membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). Further details are available www.birmingham.ac.uk/ advancedmanips Contact: Postgraduate Programme Administrator +44 (0)121 414 3126; [email protected]
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MSc by Research/MSc/Postgraduate Diploma 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MPH 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (can be studied over up to 6 years by flexible learning; overseas students may only study the MPH full-time)
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Also see individual programme entries or visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ courses/postgraduate Entry requirements Visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/requirements Also see General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Candidates whose first language is not English will need to meet the English language requirements stipulated for Medicine and Dentistry. See also standard English language requirements on page 68. Scholarships and studentships For postgraduate studentships in Health and Population Sciences, please contact the School directly, or email [email protected] Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details) although some programmes have a non-standard fee or a bench fee attached. Please check the School web pages for up-to-date fees. Starting dates
Advancing Practice MSc/PGDip This programme provides flexible learning opportunities for nurses and allied health professionals. Students take four mandatory modules focused on research and professional
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development followed by three option modules in which they can tailor their learning to meet their personal and professional needs. A wide range of modules is available from within the College suited to those interested in practice, role and service development. The final core module comprises a period of mentored practice in a workplace setting of the students choice, where new learning can be applied enabling the programme to be clinically relevant. For further information see www.birmingham.ac.uk/advancingpractice Contact: Postgraduate Programme Administrator +44 (0)121 414 3126; [email protected]
Research degrees may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be September Taught programmes (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma) September 2013 or January 2014
Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/haps

Clinical Primary and Community Care MSc/PGDip/PGCert FT PT This unique programme is suitable for doctors, nurses and any other healthcare professionals aiming to acquire specialised skills and qualifications in primary and community care. It provides you with the skills and academic requirements for specialist clinical practice within the community as well as research skills and health service evaluation. For further information visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/cpcc Contacts: Dr Ellen Murray +44 (0)121 414 3761; [email protected] Ms Amy Partleton +44 (0)121 414 2677; [email protected] Health Studies MSc/PGDip/PGCert Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) MSc/PGDip FT PT This innovative programme has been developed in partnership with the Football Association, and is aimed at physiotherapists and doctors working in football medicine or with an interest in moving into this field. The programme focuses on advanced practice in football medicine through achievement of the international competencies and standards established by the International Federation of Sports Physiotherapists, or the Specialty Training Curriculum for Sports and Exercise Medicine from the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (to level Specialty Training 5). Unique features of the programme include the delivery of two specialist modules at The Football Associations National Football Centre, St Georges Park at Burton on Trent, anatomy development within the prosectorium at the University, and practice mentorship within a football/sports medicine environment. Contact Dr Alison Rushton +44 (0)121 415 8597; [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/esm(football) Health Economics and Health Policy MSc/PGDip This programme is aimed at healthcare professionals and managers, as well as new graduates. It provides an introduction to the central issues in health economics and health policy involved in the management of primary health care. It consists of compulsory modules on Health Economics, Policy and FT PT Occupational Health MSc/PGDip This is a multidisciplinary programme which meets the needs of postgraduate training in the prevention and control of workrelated ill health and understanding the issues of ill health and its effect on work. It is open to both clinical and non-clinical graduates with relevant first degrees and those with appropriate work experience (such as doctors, nurses, occupational hygienists, engineers, toxicologists and health and safety personnel). It combines academic and practical aspects of occupational health so you can contribute to the development of occupational health services, as well as improving practices and dealing effectively with management issues. It is accredited by both the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) and the Institute of FT PT This programme provides flexible learning opportunities for health professionals and those with an interest in health care practice. Students take two core modules focused on research and professional development followed by four option modules. A wide range of option modules is available from within the College suited to those interested in clinical, management, educational, and research development. This enables students to tailor their programme to meet individual learning needs, career aspirations and interests. Further details are available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/healthstudies Contact: the Postgraduate Programme Administrator +44 (0)121 414 3126; [email protected] FT PT Economics of Health Care Delivery, Economic Evaluation in Healthcare, Statistics for Health Economics, Modelling for Health Economics, and an option selected from the extensive range offered by the School of Health and Population Sciences and the wider University. A 10,000-word dissertation is required for the MSc. For further information about this course visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/healtheconomics Contacts: Dr Pelham Barton +44 (0)121 414 3170; [email protected] Mrs Helen Evans (Unit Manager) +44 (0)121 414 7694; [email protected]
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Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for graduate membership. You undertake nine taught modules (three modules of ten days; six modules of five days) for the Postgraduate Diploma and produce an additional dissertation for the MSc. For further information please visit our website at www.birmingham.ac.uk/occhealth Contacts: Kelly Hawkley +44 (0)121 414 6014; [email protected] Dr Steven Sadhra +44 (0)121 414 6008; [email protected] Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc The MSc in Physiotherapy (pre-registration) is a qualifying programme for graduates with a suitable and relevant first degree. It spans two years full-time, starting in January and finishing in December. The aim of the programme is to develop students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to design, specify and implement wide-ranging, evidence-based physiotherapy programmes for a variety of patients. You will be able to evaluate progress, respond flexibly and promptly to advances in practice and implement research and audit programmes. Successful completion of this programme awards you with a Masters degree and gives you eligibility to apply for registration with both the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health Professions Council. For more information please go to www.birmingham.ac.uk/ mscphysiotherapy Contact: the Postgraduate Programme Administrator +44 (0)121 414 3126; [email protected] Public Health MPH/PGDip/PGCert This is a modular, multidisciplinary programme in public health, which offers a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) and a Masters in Public Health (180 credits). It is designed to provide academic training to professionals currently working in, or who wish to work in, the public health field. As well as practising clinicians, the course may be of considerable value to those involved (or thinking about becoming involved) in senior management in a health service, as it covers most aspects of population health including FT PT FT
epidemiology, statistics, health economics and health service management. The course covers many areas necessary to sit Part A of the Faculty of Public Health exam. Applications are considered as they are received throughout the year with places awarded to good candidates on a first-come first-served basis. For further information on this course visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/publichealth Contact: Ms Tricia Henley +44 (0)121 414 3163; [email protected] Public Health (Health Technology Assessment) MPH/PGDip/PGCert FT PT The MPH(HTA) is a strand of the MPH programme listed above. It is designed for students who wish to specialise in public health with health technology assessment. It equips professionals with a range of skills and abilities to be able to critically appraise and use healthcare evidence to improve health service policy. This programme is only available as an exit qualification, therefore applications need to be made to the general MPH programme. For further information on this course visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/mphhta Contact: Ms Tricia Henley +44 (0)121 414 3163; [email protected] Public Health Statement of Extra Accredited Learning (SEAL) MPH/PGDip/PGCert The aim of the programme is to provide students with an enhanced preparation for continuing academic study or Part A of the Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (UK) examination. A wider range of skills and expertise than can be covered in the standard MPH is often requested by employers and individuals who want to be knowledgeable about a wider range of topic areas. This programme provides a broader version of the current MPH programme (230 instead of 180 credits). By being formally assessed and accredited in more modules, the MPH (SEAL) allows students to demonstrate their wider competency range. FT PT

The MPH (SEAL) will involve more intensive studying by students, particularly those who choose the one year option. It will involve attending and being assessed in more modules than the standard MPH. The course curriculum has been amended to enable this to happen (as far as is practical) without compromising students choice of modules. Further details are available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/mph(seal) Contact: Ms Tricia Henley +44 (0)121 414 3163; [email protected] Science of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Medicine (IOEM) and Environmental Health and Risk Management in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. This programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the Institute of Acoustics (Environmental Noise), and accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. It recognises the increasing demand from industry and enforcement bodies to integrate occupational health, safety and environmental issues. You study a number of modules (core and optional) which include, but are not limited to the following subjects: safety technology; risk and safety management; occupational health and hygiene; environmental noise and chemical and biological incident management. Contact: Val Walker, Course Administrator +44 (0)121 414 2628/3077; [email protected] Health Economics PhD/MSc by Research Research interests of staff:


For any general doctoral research enquiries please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)121 414 5005 Biomedical Ethics PhD/MSc by Research Research interests of staff:
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Ethical issues related to organ and tissue donation including for reproductive purposes, parenting, parenthood and reproduction, public health ethics, ethics and telecare
Professor Heather Draper FT PT
Ethical issues related to developing professionalism, including religious and cultural diversity, ethical issues in medical education
Run jointly by the Institute of Occupational and Environmental
Dr June Jones Parenting (particularly the ethics and sociology of fatherhood), ethical issues in medical education, public health ethics, research ethics, theory and methods in empirical bioethics. Dr Jonathan Ives Legal and ethical issues in health care education and mental health Ms Catherine Hale Public health ethics; research ethics; bioethics; methodology in ethics; international ethics; emergency ethics Professor Angus Dawson FT PT
Economic evaluation including health state valuation and particularly temporary health state valuation in gynaecology and sexual health clinical areas

Health Research MRes FT PT
Dr Tracey Roberts The use of the Capability Approach in health economics Measurement and valuation of healthcare benefits/outcomes; economic issues related to unpaid care; methodological and applied work using the capability approach Dr Hareth Al-Janabi
This programme is suitable for nurses or allied health professionals prior to undertaking a traditional MSc by Research/PhD pathway in developing a career in health-related research. The programme will also be of interest to other disciplines including junior doctors and specialist registrars. In addition it will be of interest to those wishing to seek a more clinical academic career. For further information on this course visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/healthresearch Contact: The Postgraduate Administrator +44 (0)121 415 8146; [email protected]
Professor Joanna Coast
Methodological issues to do with modelling for health economic evaluation; specific clinical questions where the choice of model type is a relevant issue
Dr Pelham Barton
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Application of cost-benefit analysis for the evaluation of health care interventions; economics of obesity; health-related quality of life in a paediatric population
integrating exposures from occupational and environmental sources; use of bio-engineering techniques in occupational setting for assessing effectiveness of dermal protection methods; European risk assessment methods for metals Dr Steven Sadhra
Dr Emma Frew
Decision modelling in economic evaluation; trial-based economic evaluation, Impact of disease on work and estimation of productivity costs; aspects of economic evaluation in chronic disease (COPD, musculoskeletal disease, cardiovascular disease)
Occupational epidemiology: cohort, case-control, cross-sectional and nested case-control study designs; role of causal effects, bias, confounding and chance in epidemiological findings; measure of effect and causal inference; the identification and quantification of occupational cancer hazards
Dr Sue Jowett History of Medicine PhD/MSc by Research Research interests of staff:
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Professor Tom Sorahan Primary Care Clinical Sciences PhD/MSc by Research

History of medical education; medicine in the Midlands; history of occupational health and medicine
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Primary care research focuses upon three main clinical areas: Cardiovascular disease Cancer and chronic disease Behavioural medicine and mental health research
Dr Jonathan Reinarz
History of psychiatric medicine and institutions
Dr Len Smith Occupational and Environmental Medicine PhD/MSc by Research Research is divided into two overlapping and complementary areas:
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Behavioural medicine in the field of tobacco control and addictions; behavioural medicine in treatment of obesity
Dr Paul Aveyard
Environment-oriented areas, which follow the tradition of preventive medicine with a focus on causal determinants Outcome-oriented areas, which are based on clinical medicine and epidemiology
Quality of life Behavioural medicine: effects of exercise in clinical populations and community groups
Dr Melanie Calvert
Dr Amanda Daley Doctoral and Masters students are encouraged to seek the support and advice of senior staff for their studies and research career. Research interests:

Cardiovascular trials; anti-coagulation in primary care; near patient testing; asthma; decision making
Professor David Fitzmaurice Health inequalities, including ethnicity; prescribing; evidence-based practice Dr Paramjit Gill
Outdoor air pollution; indoor air pollution; environmental burden and pathways; occupational lung disease
Complementary medicine; patient self-management; prescribing Thyroid disease; evaluation of undergraduate teaching programmes
Professor John Ayres
Dr Sheila Greenfield
Environmental health and epidemiology; occupational health and epidemiology; respiratory health
Dr Hubert Lam
Professor Jim Parle
Occupational exposure assessment; methods for evaluating exposure to workplace hazards and effectiveness of control measures; risk assessment methodology for human health
Impact of chronic diseases; evaluation of complementary or psychological therapies; irritable bowel syndrome
Dr Lesley Roberts
The language of spoken and written medical communication; medical education
Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics PhD/MSc by Research Our main research programmes are in the areas of:
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Community-based mental health Reproductive technology and responsibility, specifically the ethical and philosophical implications of genetic relatedness; ethics and transplantation; ethical decisions at the end of life
The epidemiology of maternal and child health, cancer, genetics, health behaviour, and respiratory and communicable disease
Dr Liz England

Health services research in health care evaluation; evidence-based practice; health care quality; health impact assessment
Dr Heather Draper
Moral concern and vulnerable groups; ethical issues at the beginning and end of life
Clinical trials, biostatistics and other research methodology
Dr June Jones
Research interests:
Cancer and chronic disease; epidemiology; screening Public policy and service delivery Patient narratives or accounts of illness or particular treatment interventions; cross-cultural studies of illness beliefs or management; self-management; complementary and alternative medicine: user perspectives, regulation, professional development and standards, practitioner education, use in particular conditions or patient groups; implementation of service improvement programmes
Maternal and child epidemiology, epidemiological studies in maternal and child health including work on the long-term health of women after childbirth and the effect of different interventions around pregnancy
Dr Sarah Damery
Dr George Dowswell

Professor Christine MacArthur Epidemiology of common cancers; cardiovascular diseases; chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases Professor K K Cheng
Childhood cancer: a programme grant focusing on the risks and aetiology of adverse health outcomes of cancer and its treatment, including the national cohort of 18,000 survivors of childhood cancer, and their 4,000 offspring
Dr Nicola Gale
Strategies to improve primary care mental health; quality improvement in primary care; the Quality and Outcomes Framework; early intervention in mental health
Professor Mike Hawkins
The provision of an early warning system to the Department of Health of new health care technologies and associated diffusion research
Prof Helen Lester
The relationship between culture, faith and health; chronic illness and self-management in minority ethnic communities; education for chronic illness and self-management; Novel methods in applied health research; patient and public involvement in research; new ways of delivering health services for children; sociotechnical aspects of IT implementation and patient safety
Professor Andrew Stevens
Health impact assessment; assessing the impact of public sector investment, particularly in non-health areas, and developing associated methodologies
Professor Jayne Parry
Health care quality: the exploration of new methods of assessing the relative quality of different healthcare providers, and the modelling of healthcare activity
Dr Sabi Redwood
Recovery from serious mental illness; mental health inequalities; global mental health; the role of self-care in serious mental illness
Dr Mohammed Mohammed
Dr Lynda Tait
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Health services research methodology: researching into the methodology of clinical trials to ensure fitness for purpose, and associated methodological research; evaluating service delivery interventions, supply side health economics (value of investment analysis), measurement of the quality and safety of research; developing associated methodologies
Professor Richard Lilford
Primary care service organisation for cardiovascular prevention; analysis of large primary care data sets
Dr Tom Marshall
Behavioural epidemiology (childhood obesity prevention); respiratory epidemiology (COPD); screening; health services research
Dr Peymane Adab
Evaluation of medical tests and biomarkers; systematic review methodology; non-randomised evaluations of health care interventions
Professor Jon Deeks
Maternal and child health; prevention of chronic disease; clinical trials; health service research; qualitative methods
Prof Kate Jolly
COPD screening; COPD epidemiology (aetiology, prognosis and effectiveness of new interventions); seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine epidemiology; systematic reviews; epidemiological studies; health services research
Dr Rachel Jordan
Childhood cancer, survivorship, late effects, subsequent primary neoplasms
Dr Raoul Reulen
Application of, and development of methods for, biostatistics particularly in relation to meta-analysis and evidence synthesis, including individual patient data meta-analysis; diagnostic and prognostic test accuracy studies; prognostic factor studies; risk prediction and prognostic models; biomarkers; stratified medicine
Dr Richard Riley
Cardiovascular disease; epidemiology; public health; ageing
Dr Neil Thomas
School of Immunity and Infection

The School of Immunity and Infection employs a critical mass of academic staff engaged in research in immunology, infection, and inflammation. These areas are longstanding strengths of the College of Medical and Dental Sciences, with an annual research income of approximately 9 million. Alongside this is a strongly emerging theme in stem cell biology. The School currently hosts approximately 75 graduate students, both clinical and non-clinical. In addition, it employs over 60 postdoctoral scientists working on various research programmes, and a number of young investigators with independent fellowship awards. Key research strengths within the School fall into the following major themes:
Clinical academics work closely with local trusts and other agencies including the Health Protection Agency and the Blood Transfusion Service. The School also has a Clinical Immunology Service, which provides specialist support for clinical academics, expertise and opportunities for the development of new diagnostic assays, biomarker platforms, and valuable clinical material for research. Facilities Most of the research within the School is conducted within the Institute for Biomedical Research (IBR), which provides state-of-the-art laboratory accommodation, access to excellent technologies including flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, real-time PCR, proteomics and genomics, containment facilities up to Category 3 for work with micro-organisms, and excellent facilities for development of in vivo model systems. The IBR building is adjacent to the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and the Wellcome Clinical Research Facility (www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/crf), which gives access to translational and clinical research.
Immune Regulation Inflammation and Inflammatory Disease (Liver, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Nephrology and Ophthalmology) Stem Cells, Developmental Biology and Epigenetics, Bacterial and Viral Infections
Embedded within the School is the MRC Centre for Immune Regulation, which provides a coherent focus for immunology research together with core facilities. Its aim is to gain a better understanding of immune factors in autoimmunity, immune mediated inflammatory disease and selected bacterial and virus mediated diseases through gaining insights into the microenvironmental control of immune response. Our four-year integrated PhD programme includes a A number of internationally recognised research groups attract programme grant level support from the Medical Research Council, BBSRC, European Commission, Leukaemia Research Fund, Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK, Department of Health and the Arthritis Research Council. Learn more at the School of Immunity and Infection website Research activity within the School underpins clinical research and translational development in Immunology, Infection, Rheumatology, Hepatology (with a recently funded NIHR Biomedical Research Unit), Nephrology and Ophthalmology. www.birmingham.ac.uk/ii and the MRC Centre for Immune Regulation website www.mrc-immune.bham.ac.uk foundation year, which provides teaching in generic and transferable skills, key topics in immunology and practical training in state-of-the-art technologies. We also run an MSc course in Functional and Clinical Anatomy. Postgraduate study We have an active postgraduate training programme and run PhD programmes covering the research interests of the School. All postgraduate students are provided with training in generic skills, together with progress monitoring and support.
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Taught programmes
Functional and Clinical Anatomy MSc This programme offers the opportunity to study functional, comparative and clinical anatomy to a higher level of critical understanding. Advanced skills in learning, as well as practical skills used during this programme, will support your career development and introduce you to higher skills for clinical practice. It has been designed to allow participating students to maintain their clinical experience while studying for a highly relevant MSc-level qualification. PT
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MSc by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MD 2 years minimum part-time MSc 2 years part-time
Entry requirements Visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/requirements Also see general entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Candidates whose first language is not English will need to meet the English language requirements stipulated for Medicine and Dentistry. See also standard English language requirements on page 68. Scholarships and studentships For postgraduate studentships in Immunity and Infection, please contact the School directly, visit our online prospectus or email [email protected] Fees Standard fees apply (see pages 6263 for details) although in some projects a bench fee is also payable. For the most up-to-date information contact the School directly. Starting dates
Learning will be through lectures, seminars and small group sessions, with practical experience in clinics and laboratories all these with a high staff to student ratio. You will produce a detailed and thorough dissection of a human cadaver; this will develop your manual skills, as well as inform your higher level of understanding in topographical anatomy. Options modules will include:

Anatomical and immunological basis of transplantation Anatomical basis of trauma management Inflammatory disease of joints
These will give you the opportunity to work in clinics and laboratories where internationally recognised research and treatments are being developed.
Research degrees may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be September Taught programmes (MSc/Diploma) will start in September 2013
The programme will be assessed using a variety of methods, which will include essays, extended matching set questions and short notes questions and a viva, with formative assessments offered in each of these forms. A final dissertation and presentation based upon original research is required for completion of this MSc. This programme will run over two years on alternate Thursdays (48 full days).
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School of Immunity and Infection

If you would like further information about the course, or wish to request a hard copy of the application form, please contact: Professor Joanne Wilton: Senior Lecturer in Anatomy +44 (0)121 414 6838; [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/fca Immunology and Immunotherapy MSc Programme under development This new full-time one-year MSc programme is suitable for graduates with a background in biological sciences wishing to develop a career in immunology or its application to the therapy of human disease. The programme will cover detailed molecular and cellular mechanisms of immune function, followed by translation of immunology for use in immunotherapy, including biologics, small molecule inhibitors and cellular therapy. There are a large number of international experts in these research areas across the College of Medical and Dental Sciences who will contribute to the teaching of this programme. In addition, students will have the exciting opportunity to carry out their dissertation research projects with these leading scientists. We also plan to offer some projects within external biotechnology companies. Further information is available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/mscimmunology Contact: Dr S John Curnow [email protected] Research interests of staff: Immune Regulation
Our research is themed as follows:

Immune Regulation Inflammation and Inflammatory Disease Stem Cell Biology and Gene Regulation Bacterial Infections, Pathogenesis and Antibiotic Resistance
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Cellular and molecular interactions in vivo inducing and regulating immune responses
Professor Peter Lane Dr Jorge Caamano Dr Kai-Michael Toellner Dr David Withers
Thymocyte/stromal cell interactions in T cell development and selection
Professor Graham Anderson Professor Eric Jenkinson Dr Nick Jones Dr William Jenkinson
Chemokine regulation of immune responses T cell differentiation and regulation in autoimmune diabetes Molecular and cellular biology of T cell regulation Immune regulation for bacterial infection
Professor Antal Rot

For any general doctoral research enquiries please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)121 414 5005 Immunity and Infection PhD/MD/MSc by Research We have a large community of academic, research and support staff and postgraduate students, and an annual turnover of approximately 8 million support for research. FT PT
Dr Lucy Walker
Professor Dave Sansom
Professor Adam Cunningham Dr Calman MacLennan Dr Tony Lammas
Clinical and diagnostic immunology
Professor Mark Drayson Dr Mark Cobbold Dr Sylvie Freeman
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Inflammation and inflammatory disease
Stem Cell Biology and Gene Regulation
Inflammatory liver disease
Transcriptional regulation of adult and embryonic stem cells in health and disease
Professor David Adams Dr Patricia Lalor Dr Simon Afford Dr Gideon Hirschfield Dr Ye Oo Dr Shishir Shetty Dr Zania Stamataki
Professor Jon Frampton Dr Padma-Sheela Jayaraman Dr Paloma Garcia
Stem cells and liver disease Epigentic mechanisums of gene regulation
Dr Phil Newsome
Hepatitis C immunobiology
Professor Peter Cockerill Dr Laura ONeill Dr Karl Nightingale
Professor Jane McKeating Dr Peter Balfe
Inflammatory joint disease
Chromatin remodelling and transcriptional regulation of Drosophila blood development
Professor Chris Buckley Professor Andy Clark Dr Steve Young Dr Karim Raza Dr Dagmar Scheel Toellner Dr Francesca Barone Dr Andrew Filer Dr Ben Fisher Dr Helen McGettrick Dr Paolo de Pablo

Dr Paul Badenhorst Control mechanisms in angiogenesis Professor Roy Bicknell Dr Victoria Heath
Regulation of haematopoietic cell differentiation
Dr Geoffrey Brown Bacterial Infections, Pathogenesis and Antibiotic Resistance
Antimicrobial action and resistance
Immunesenescence and chronic inflammation Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases systemic lupus erythematosus
Professor Laura Piddock Professor Tim Mitchell Professor Peter Hawkey Professor Ian Henderson Dr Mark Webber Dr Vassiliy Bavro
Professor Janet Lord
Dr Caroline Gordon
Mechanisms of dysregulated neutrophil and lymphocyte function during pathogenesis of autoimmune renal disease, particularly vasculitis
Immune responses to infection and vaccine development
Professor Adam Cunningham Dr Calman MacLennan Professor Ian Henderson
Professor Lorraine Harper Dr Matt Morgan
The involvement of lymphocytes, cytokines and chemokines in uveitis (inflammatory eye disease)
Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis
Professor Ian Henderson Professor Laura Piddock
Professor Philip Murray
Infectious and immune-mediated ocular surface diseases Inflammation at sites of immune privilege; the role of pathogenic and regulatory T cells
Nosocomial infections
Miss Saaeha Rauz
Professor Peter Hawkey Professor Laura Piddock
Dr S John Curnow Dr Graham Wallace
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a great learning environment

My biggest achievement at the University of Birmingham has been gaining a place on the trip to Delhi.
This was an intensive module run by my department which took place over just one week. Going out to Delhi was a great opportunity and an amazing experience, and I am very proud that I got the opportunity to take part. Postgraduate study means you have to take the initiative yourself but you are not on your own the University ensures you have a big support group with your peers, tutors and lecturers and everyone is really easy to talk to. My time at Birmingham has developed my passion for my subject and shaped my future as I intend to continue studying here for a PhD. There is so much more to learn and I cant wait to get stuck in! Rhys MA International Relations
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Intercollege programme
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The College of Social Sciences contributes to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) research training programme; the MA Social Research. The University is one of only 12 UK institutions to have been awarded Doctoral Training Centre status by the ESRC, the UK funding body for social sciences. The centre draws on expertise across the social sciences at Birmingham to deliver outstanding postgraduate training for more than 70 social scientists. The Centre reaches out to staff, students, and policy makers beyond the University through its programme of short course research training opportunities. Social Research MA/Diploma This programme is recognised by the ESRC as a research training programme designed to provide participants with a sound background in social research design and the most up-to-date training in methods, data collection and analysis. The core elements of this programme are delivered by staff from across the College of Social Sciences, many of them engaged in cutting-edge research in their own fields. The MA programme includes assessed core modules and short courses (120 credits) and the completion of a 14,000-word dissertation (60 credits), while the Postgraduate Diploma includes the assessed courses only (120 credits). The programme is also available as different subject pathways, including:

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MA in Social Research (Business) MA in Social Research (Education) MA in Social Research (Local Government and Public Policy) MA in Social Research (Social Policy) MA in Social Research (Social Work and Professional Practice)
Contact: Marea Arries +44 (0)121 414 6347; [email protected]
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Birmingham Business School

Birmingham Business Schools portfolio of postgraduate taught and research degrees has been designed to provide both academic excellence and vocational relevance, ensuring that the skills and experiences students take away with them are valued by employers. The School employs over 130 lecturing and research staff, many of whom are internationally recognised authorities in their fields. Members of the School undertake projects funded by the research councils, major trusts, professional institutions, government departments and the EU. Their research papers are published in high quality journals, books and conference proceedings, as well as in practitioners journals. This research also directly contributes to our world-class delivery of education. Birmingham Business School comprises the departments of Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management and Marketing. The Business School contributes to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) research training programme the MA Social Research (see page 202). The University is one of only 12 UK institutions to have been awarded Doctoral Training Centre status by the ESRC, the UK funding body for social sciences. The new centre draws on expertise across the social sciences at Birmingham to deliver outstanding postgraduate training for more than 70 social scientists. The Centre will also reach out to staff, students, and policy makers beyond the University through its programme of short course research training opportunities. Facilities University House incorporates a multi-million pound state-of-theart teaching and learning complex. With full access to wireless technology, all lecture and seminar rooms are audio-visually equipped. This allows all postgraduate teaching to take place on site. In addition, there is a private common room for MBA students. Postgraduate study We have close links with industry, government departments, the financial community and major professions. These relationships foster research partnerships and the identification of fieldwork sites, while research results inform practice and policy, as well as theory.

Many of our academic staff regularly lecture and contribute to research in other countries. We have undertaken consultancy work for the World Bank, United Nations, the Bank of England and the Asian Development Bank, as well as other multi-national organisations. Duration of programmes

PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MBA 1 year full-time; 24 years part-time Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Student support The School offers a number of open days, applicant visit days and online events to give prospective students the opportunity to visit the School and University and also to meet with academic staff. For details on upcoming events, please visit our website or contact the School directly. Entry requirements See specific entry requirements below. See also General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the relevant department. Birmingham Business School programmes
International Accounting and Finance MSc a degree in a relevant subject. We also accept professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AIB or ACII if they have been obtained by examination. Investments MSc relevant qualifications deemed equivalent to a good Honours degree such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA are accepted. A level Mathematics grade C is required or, as an alternative, we will also accept a minimum score of 650 achieved on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Marketing Communications MSc and Strategic Marketing and Consulting MSc a relevant degree or a minimum of two years direct experience of marketing. For those not qualified for direct entry to the one-year MSc programmes, a preliminary year is available (see MSc programmes flexible route on page 209).
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MBA full-time a good Honours degree plus a minimum of 5 years postgraduation work experience (3 years for 21- and 24-month programmes). Equivalent professional qualifications will also be considered.
Scholarships and studentships Please contact the School directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding In 201213, fees in the Business School ranged from 4,950 (home/EU) for one of the 12-month Masters programmes to 19,000 for the Executive MBA. For the most up-to-date fees information, contact the School directly. Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. However, flexible intakes are available for some MBA programmes. Learn more
MBA Global Banking and Finance a good Honours degree in a relevant discipline plus at least three years of postgraduation work experience in banking or finance at a supervisory level. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be considered. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to the one-year MBA (GBF) programme have the option of applying for the 24-month programme. For those with appropriate quantitative skills, it is possible to enter the first year of the 24-month programme in January (see MBA (full-time) for full details).
English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68)
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Business Administration Graduate Diploma scores of 6.0 IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any band or TOEFL IBT score of 87 overall with no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 21 in writing are required
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Taught MBA programmes
All MBA programmes are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the UK accrediting body. The School also has European Quality Improvement Systems (EQUIS) accreditation and is currently working towards attaining AACSB Accreditation. Unless otherwise stated, your contact for all MBA programmes is: Victoria Harold MBA Recruitment and Admissions Manager +44 (0)121 414 4378; [email protected] MBA Our full-time MBA programme is focused on strategic international business. As such there are four distinctive and challenging enterprise projects working closely with businesses in the UK and worldwide. This includes our International Business Experience module and the International Management Challenge. Our approach on the programme is to constantly apply theory to practice to develop your career in international business leadership. Twelve modules are taken and FT
21-month MBA scores of 6.5 IELTS with no less than 6.0 in any band or TOEFL IBT score of 93 overall with no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 21 in writing are required
24-month MBA scores of 6.0 IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any band or TOEFL IBT score of 87 overall with no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 21 in writing are required
12-month MBA scores of 7.0 IELTS with no less than 6.5 in any band or TOEFL IBT score of 100 overall with no less than 23 in any band
International Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, and Strategic Marketing and Consulting MSc score of 7.0 IELTS or TOEFL IBT score of 100 overall with no less than 23 in any band are required
Human Resource Management MSc score of 7.0 IELTS or TOEFL IBT score of 100 overall with no less than 23 in any band
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a dissertation is submitted to complete the requirements for the award of the MBA degree. There are compulsory core modules and an extensive range of elective options. Depending on the options taken, you can focus on a special field in one of the following areas:

Global MBA in Singapore for 18 years. We use fundamentally the same syllabus as the corresponding Birmingham programme and the same team of University of Birmingham academic staff. We are also aware of the need for some customisation and use more Asian case studies and institutional material than in
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the home programme. The modules are fully interchangeable students undertaking the programme in Singapore or Hong Kong can, if they wish, take some modules in the UK to broaden their perspective, and those in the UK whose careers take them to one of our overseas areas where we deliver our programmes are still able to complete their MBA with us. Global Banking and Finance MBA This MBA degree programme has been specifically designed for graduates who aspire to develop careers in global banking and finance. The MBA in Global Banking and Finance programme aims to improve management and technical skills by focusing on key areas such as international banking, banking and finance FT regulation and supervision, risk and asset and liability management, strategic management of financial institutions, financial markets, and private equity and venture capital finance. Many of our graduates are working in senior positions at banks and financial institutions and in the investment industry worldwide. The programme is delivered by University faculty and industry practitioners to cater to the current and future needs of the global financial services industry. MBA (GBF) PT attracts highly qualified and experienced students from a variety of cultures and nationalities and is highly rated by students wanting to specialise in banking and finance. FT
A range of teaching and learning methods are used to relate theory to practical situations. Important business skills such as analysis, argument and synthesis are developed. Personal leadership skills are enhanced through a series of modules in areas such as leadership, team dynamics and cross-cultural understanding. These take place at the University and residential off-campus locations. MBA 24-month For those not qualified for direct entry to the one-year programme (eg, because of a lack of the necessary work or language experience) a preliminary year is available. This provides training in core management competencies and focuses on how management disciplines integrate at operational level to achieve short- to medium-term objectives. Executive MBA The Executive MBA programme is targeted at experienced managers across a range of industries and sectors who want to boost their career prospects and enhance their thinking about management practice. The part-time delivery mode is designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of busy professionals juggling career and other commitments with study. The eight taught modules and dissertation are taken in a minimum of two-and-a-half years and a maximum of six. Each taught module is delivered in an intensive six-day block spread over two consecutive long weekends Friday to Sunday. Modules are offered at four points during the academic year October, January, April and July.
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Public Service MBA The MBA Public Service is a structured personal and professional development programme designed for current and future leaders working across the public, voluntary, third and commercial sectors. It is primarily targeted at middle to senior managers working in the UK across a range of public sector organisations such as the NHS, local and central government, the police, probation and the prison service. With its blend of generic management and specialist public service modules, however, the programme is also designed for a wider market of individuals in private and third sector jobs, in particular those involved in the delivery of contracted out public services. Contact: Victoria Harold +44 (0)121 414 4378; [email protected] Strategy and Procurement Management MBA FT PT All MSc programmes have ESRC accreditation. Unless otherwise stated, your contact for all MSc programmes is: MSc Admissions +44 (0)121 415 8273; mscadmissions@ lists.bham.ac.uk or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business PT to synthesise diverse theoretical issues, to analyse complex business situations, understand team dynamics, and build confidence in articulating and presenting solutions to a critical audience. We employ many teaching and assessment methods that reflect the standards required by our MBA and MSc programmes. For international students, we offer continuing English language support to enhance your learning experience.
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The MBA (SPM) is accredited by the UKs Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and graduates who fulfil the relevant work experience requirements of CIPS are also awarded full membership of the Institute (MCIPS). The programme offers a range of specialist professionally oriented modules designed for managers with procurement responsibilities across a range of sectors and industries. It provides an opportunity for those involved in procurement to develop their general management knowledge and skills, and to gain access to leading-edge thinking and research in procurement and supply management. The programme is available in both part-time and full-time delivery modes. The part-time programme can be completed in a minimum of two-and-a-half years and a maximum of six, and is designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of busy professionals juggling career and other commitments with study. The full-time programme is completed in 15 months. Contact: Victoria Harold +44 (0)121 414 4378; [email protected] Business Administration Graduate Diploma This programme provides a thorough grounding in functional issues in management and is a qualification in its own right. It also empowers those who seek to gain entry to our MSc programmes, and, importantly, it is the first year of our 24-month MBA programme. We expose you to a wide range of management disciplines that develop your abilities FT
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International Accounting and Finance MSc This programme encompasses accounting in its international, public and private contexts, corporate financial management, private sector investment and foreign exchange markets. It aims to give you a deep knowledge of the theoretical and empirical literature that provides the background to understanding changes and innovations in accounting and finance. You also acquire a range of techniques that can be used to solve real-life problems. You take six modules, including compulsory ones on Financial Accounting Theory and Policy and Theory of Financial Management. You can also choose from a wide range of options and must submit a dissertation on a topic of your choice. Investments MSc FT FT
We are recognised by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) as a Centre of Excellence. You will be eligible to receive the CISI Diploma. This programme teaches the theories and techniques of investments and their real-life application. It is for graduates who want to develop a career in investment institutions, or who wish to become investments specialists or managers in other corporate bodies. Internationally renowned academic staff teach theory and technique, while their application is taught by professional traders with years of
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experience in the industry and first-hand knowledge of current market regulations, trading techniques and customs and practices. You also have access to a simulated dealing room, where a range of trading techniques can be practised. We expect applicants to have a background in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, mathematics, statistics, science or engineering. Evidence of mathematical skills is required. See page 203.
International Economics MSc This programme reflects the fundamental importance of this area
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Development Economics MSc This programme reflects our strength in theoretical and applied policy areas, particularly as they concern emerging and developing countries. A technical training in the formal analysis of developmental economics is vital to careers involving developing countries. You are expected to complete a dissertation. Economics MSc This programme provides an advanced training in economic theory and econometrics and application of these to achieve a sophisticated understanding of policy issues. It constitutes the taught part of an ESRC-recognised 1+3 programme leading to a PhD degree, reflecting the strength of our diverse research interests. You are expected to complete a dissertation. FT FT
This programme complements the MSc in Money, Banking and Finance and is of particular interest to those wishing to pursue careers in the financial sector. It provides you with an advanced knowledge of the related disciplines of macroeconomics, banking, international finance and financial markets. You are expected to complete a dissertation. Mathematical Finance MSc This programme, taught jointly with the School of Mathematics, provides the skills that will enable technically minded graduates (including those with backgrounds in mathematics, science and engineering) to apply their quantitative training to financial analysis. In most cases we expect that graduates from the Masters will take positions in quantitative analysis (or similar) in major financial institutions, such as in the City. The programme also prepares you to pursue further studies in academia. You are expected to complete a dissertation. Money, Banking and Finance MSc FT FT
Economic Policy MSc
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This specialist programme is aimed at students contemplating a career in government or international policy-based organisations; or for those already working in such institutions. It reflects the Departments teaching and research strengths in policy issues, microeconomic and macroeconomic policy. You are expected to complete a dissertation. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics MSc Environmental and natural resource economists deal with mankinds most challenging problems, such as global climatic change, environmental pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, water scarcity and food poverty. You will understand these fundamental problems, and design policies to solve them. FT
produce a dissertation. For further information about all Economics MSc programmes contact: The Postgraduate Administrator +44 (0)121 414 6650; [email protected] or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate
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Human Resource Management MSc and that the HRM function is increasingly significant to business strategy and success. Activities such as recruitment, selection, managing labour relations, training and career development are important to the effectiveness of organisations wherever they are located. The MSc HRM pathway offers a suite of core and elective modules that explore and critically assess relevant and contemporary HRM-related theories and research, giving insight into their practical applications. Human Resource Management with CIPD Pathway MSc which provide access to CIPD membership and a greater focus on the development of professional managerial skills. International Business MSc The programme draws on the talents of internationally esteemed scholars and highly respected teachers. Their expertise covers globalisation, the international aspects of accounting and finance, corporate governance, e-commerce, human resource management, marketing, organisation of multinational corporations, operations and procurement and strategy. Regional specialists with expertise on Africa, China, Europe and Latin America also teach on the programme. Local and Regional Economic Development (IED Accredited) MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Certificate FT PT These programmes are approved by the Institution of Economic Development and are designed for those who want to extend their field of academic knowledge and understanding of issues in economic development and policy, as well as for those who are interested and concerned with policy in practice. The programmes will appeal to those working in local authorities, learning and skills councils, business links, and other national and local economic development agencies. FT Marketing MSc This programme is designed for graduates wishing to start, or further develop, careers in marketing. It explores the principles, theoretical concepts and practice of marketing with particular emphasis on contemporary issues and leadingedge marketing thinking. The programme involves core modules and elective modules. The elective modules enable you to tailor your MSc to your own specific requirements. The programme is recognised by the ESRC for research training, and also has exemptions from parts of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma. FT FT International Marketing MSc This is a conversion programme for applicants without previous knowledge or experience in marketing but who wish to explore the theory, principles and practice of marketing in the context of a global market environment and the challenges of marketing across countries and cultures. We help you develop the necessary practical skills for a successful international marketing career. For graduates wishing to develop a career in marketing, the opportunities span a wide variety of roles. The programme is recognised by the ESRC for research training and also has exemptions from parts of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma. The MSc HRM (with CIPD Pathway) offers a set of core modules, FT FT Many organisations claim our people are our most important asset The programmes can be studied either full- or part-time. For the MSc you are expected to complete a dissertation. Contact: Gill Bentley +44 (0)121 414 4984; [email protected]
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Marketing Communications MSc The programme has close links with the marketing communications industry and is sponsored and supported by Wyatt International. This MSc is designed for recent graduates and practising managers who are familiar with marketing concepts. It will enable you to develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of marketing
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Strategic Marketing and Consulting MSc and supported by Accenture. Designed for recent graduates or practising managers who are already familiar with basic
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marketing concepts, this programme will enable you to develop advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary and complex strategic challenges facing marketers and to deepen your insights in the theory and practice of specialist aspects of marketing. It will develop your critical thinking, research and communications skills and uniquely, includes consultancy projects as a vehicle for learning and as a means of developing personal skills for later careers potential. The programme is recognised by the ESRC for research training and also has exemptions from parts of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma. MSc Programmes flexible route For those not qualified for direct entry to the one-year MSc programmes, a preliminary year is available. The 24-month MSc programme provides a flexible entry route onto some of our MSc programmes. Initially you gain a sound academic grounding in financial and managerial issues. You then continue into your area of expertise, with MSc-specific modules. For more information, see the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration on page 206. FT
communications, including integrated marketing communications (IMC) within a contemporary strategic marketing context and managerial framework. You will be taught by staff from one of the largest Marketing faculties in the UK, including academics who are internationally recognised. Our complement of academics and marketing practitioners offer extensive experience and expertise in areas such as brand marketing, advertising, e-marketing, retailing, international marketing, consumer behaviour, business-to-business marketing, marketing ethics, innovation and strategy. Our Masters students may choose to undertake consultancy projects with a range of clients, as part of their dissertation module. Companies we work with include Cadburys, Green and Blacks, ChemTrend, Aston Villa, Reckitt Benckizer, Barnardos, Hobbs and Faveo. The programme is recognised by the ESRC for research training, and also has exemptions from parts of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma.

Integrated Study (Business and Management) PhD with Integrated Study A four-year PhD programme that allows you to gain added value from taught subject-based modules as well as undertaking original research. The taught modules allow you to broaden, as well as deepen, your subject knowledge at the same time as undertaking your own research and developing a set of transferable professional skills. The programme will facilitate the creation and interpretation of new knowledge by the research student, demonstrated through the thesis. Contact: Doctoral Programmes Office Administrator +44 (0)121 414 3498; [email protected]
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Accounting and Finance PhD/MPhil/MSc FT PT With roots dating back to the appointment of the countrys first Professor of Accounting, the group has a long-standing history of researching and teaching in this area. Contacts: Dr Joanne Locke, PhD Co-ordinator +44 (0)121 414 5647; [email protected] Professor Andy Lymer, Head of Department of Accounting and Finance +44 (0)121 414 6677; [email protected] Research areas: Accounting
Taxation impact of taxation on individual and business decision making; the role of taxation in global trade, and tax education.
Contact: Professor Andy Lymer +44 (0)121 414 6677; [email protected] Finance
Corporate Finance corporate financial management (including private equity); financial markets (including IPO markets); financial institutions (especially conventional as well as Islamic banks); financial instruments (including derivatives); flow of funds, overreaction phenomena and control of volatility in emerging markets; corporate finance aspects of privatisation and economic development; economic consequences of corporate disclosure.
Information Systems and Accounting the communication, use and regulation of digital reporting; control and electronic interchange of data; XBRL; use of internet technologies in business; ERP, and the role of technology in taxation.
Contact: Professor Victor Murinde +44 (0)121 414 6704; [email protected]
Global Banking and Finance financial sector development; flow of funds; bank regulation and governance; bank behaviour and competitiveness; financial crisis and volatility in developing and developed markets.
Contact: Dr Joanne Locke +44 (0)121 414 5647; [email protected]
Management Accounting accountability, control systems and change in management accounting; strategic management accounting; institutional theories and corporate governance; accounting in emerging countries.
Contact: Professor Andy Mullineux +44 (0)121 414 6642; [email protected]
Centre for Corporate Governance Research relationship between boards of directors and institutional investors; trends in voting; directors remuneration; compliance with corporate governance codes by both large and small companies; the role of corporate governance in debt recovery from distressed public and private companies; corporate governance and sustainability; corporate governance developments in Central and Eastern Europe and in the Middle and Far East.
Contact: Mr Alan Coad +44 (0)121 415 7667; [email protected]
Public Sector Accounting accounting in local and central government; charity accounts; national accounting, and comparative international studies.
Contact: Dr George Georgiou +44 (0)121 414 5388; [email protected]
Financial Accounting and Reporting history of accounting and audit; political and economic consequences of accounting standards; impact of professions; measurement issues; corporate governance; audit and agency theory; globalisation and internationalisation issues.
Contact: Professor Christine Mallin +44 (0)121 414 2273; [email protected]
Contact: Professor David Alexander +44 (0)121 414 8027/6530; [email protected]
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Economics PhD/MPhil Research is supervised within five research groups as follows: Econometrics Research includes:
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fields of Managerial Economics, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Management and Organisational Studies, Labour and Managerial Economics, Procurement and Operations Management. For a complete list of research interests of staff and contact details, please visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate Economic Theory Research includes:
Mathematical methods in economics; economic methodology and philosophy Modelling and forecasting economic time series Time series econometrics
Contact: Dr Paul Lewis +44 (0)121 414 8786; [email protected] Marketing PhD/MPhil/MSc The recruitment of postgraduate researchers in Marketing is aligned to the five interdisciplinary research priorities of Birmingham Business School. Each member of the Marketing Department strives to recruit postgraduate researchers who will help generate first class, meaningful research that is of value to marketing practitioners, policy makers and educators. Specialist areas of research include business to business marketing, brand marketing, consumer behaviour, consumer and marketing ethics, corporate social responsibility, e-marketing, experiential marketing, international marketing, innovation management, marketing communications, marketing strategy and sustainable marketing. For a complete list of research areas visit our online prospectus www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate Contact: Dr Caroline Moraes +44 (0)121 414 6696; [email protected] FT PT
Microeconomic theory, specifically economic growth; mathematical economics Applied game theory and mechanism design Environmental economics, in particular climate change; institutions and capital flight; voting theory
Money, Macroeconomics and Finance Research includes:

History of 20th-century economics; economic methodology Financial sector reform; financial institutional behaviour International monetary economics, in particular monetary integration
Political Economy and Economic Policy Research includes:
International trade and industrial organisation; development economics; technology and innovation economics Public choice; electoral systems; crime, neighbourhood effects and rights Economic growth and income distribution; public economics, pensions and education; debt and default
Trade, Energy and Environment
Trade and the environment; economic development and the environment; valuation of non-market goods Empirical international trade; intra-industry trade; economic geography; European integration; trade and the environment The electricity industry; electricity markets; economic regulation
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Education is a research-led school and recognised as a leader in the field in the UK and internationally. Our research contributes to academic, industry and media debates worldwide. The School continues to attract significant research investment and has launched two new research centres The Jubilee Centre for Character and Values and a new Centre for Higher Education Equity and Access. The School of Education contributes to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) research training programme the MA Social Research (see page 202). The University is one of only 12 UK institutions to have been awarded Doctoral Training Centre status by the ESRC, the UK funding body for social sciences. The centre draws on expertise across the social sciences at Birmingham to deliver outstanding postgraduate training for more than 70 social scientists. The Centre also reaches out to staff, students, and policy makers beyond the University through its programme of short course research training opportunities. Facilities We have facilities to suit your needs depending on the type of programme you are studying with us. In addition to the University campus, library, and computer facilities, we have our own Education Library based within the main Education building with specialised resources including education sector-specific literature. If you study on our distance education courses you can enjoy being part of an online community with excellent peer support. There is a wealth of teaching materials including online access to journals, e-library, paper-based study materials, and online discussions. As a full-time research student you have 24-hour access to work space in our research suite, where there are computer and telephone facilities. You also have access to University libraries and computer facilities, as well as other entitlements such as grants towards conference attendance and photocopying. Many research students work with supervisors to publish articles, working with the policy community to make their work public. Our portfolio of programmes is based around the following key areas of focus within education including: disability, inclusion and special needs; professional education; and education and social justice. Please see our website for a full list of programmes available www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/ postgraduate/cpd Professional Development We offer a broad range of post-experience and professional training courses from certificate to Masters-level study for people with an interest or working in education. Our professional development courses are designed to reflect work-based practice, while also benefiting from the internationally significant research that is inherent in our strong academic knowledge base. Designed for existing education practitioners, or those wishing to embark on a career in a new field, our Masters programmes are specifically developed to be sector-specific. Our Diploma and Certificate programmes offer a different entry level and may allow progression to a Masters qualification. Teacher Training We have a long tradition of delivering PGCE primary and secondary courses which are rated as outstanding by Oftsed. Our PGCE courses have now been renamed Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Qualified Teacher Status) and Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Education (PGCE Advanced) to reflect the higher level of credit we award for these programmes. The School also offers the MA Social Research see page 202 for details. Postgraduate study We offer an extensive range of postgraduate programmes and these include postgraduate taught programmes, combined research and taught programmes, and doctoral research programmes. These courses provide a flexible range of professional development opportunities for those who want to train to teach, existing teachers and other educational practitioners as well as research-based study and research training opportunities. Many programmes in the School of Education can be taken full- or part-time, with some having options for flexible distance learning.
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Research programmes We offer varied opportunities to undertake research programmes that will support the growth of research skills and build on subject knowledge. We provide comprehensive research training and opportunities to take part in regular research seminars where speakers present work at the forefront of current debates within the field. The interdependence of research with development and professional practice means that we welcome the contribution of research students to our academic community. Careers prospects/employability Whether you are at the start of your career in education or you are looking to develop in a new direction within education, our graduates are highly successful and obtain jobs or continue working within schools, colleges, local authorities, government departments, residential care, vocational or support and therapeutic services, community projects, sector-specific organisations and the third sector. Duration of programmes

Entry requirements Please refer to the School webpage www.birmingham.ac.uk/ education or visit our online prospectus (www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate); also see General entry requirements on page 68. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68 for details). Scholarships and studentships For postgraduate studentships in Education, please visit our online prospectus at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/ postgraduate and follow the links. UK/EU students can also request a Sources of Finance booklet. You can request a printed copy by emailing: [email protected] International students can find details of scholarships at www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/ scholarships/index.aspx Fees Fees in the School of Education vary for the most up-to-date information please contact the School directly. Starting dates The majority of our programmes start in September each year. Contact the School directly for further information. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/education
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time AppEd and Child PsychD 3 years full-time EdD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time (although it may be possible to complete after 4 years part-time) PhD with Integrated Study 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time MRes/MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MEd/MA 1 year full-time; 24 years part-time/distance learning Diploma 1 year full-time; 24 years part-time/distance learning Certificate 1 semester full-time; 12 years part-time/ distance learning Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (Teacher Training via 13 subject routes) 36 weeks; 72 weeks Mathematics for non specialists: Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (Primary) 36 weeks The School of Education at the University of Birmingham has an established reputation for delivering PGCE Secondary and Primary courses. We believe we should provide student teachers with the highest level of teacher training possible, and this is why we have renamed our PGCE courses Postgraduate Diploma in Education to
Initial Teacher Education, Teacher Training at Birmingham
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reflect the higher level of credit we award. Based on the experiences of our successful PGCE graduates, teacher training at Birmingham has an excellent and proven track record. Our courses are rigorous and challenging, providing an excellent preparation for a successful career in teaching. Our postgraduate diploma courses are assessed at Masters level providing our students with the head start they need to set them apart from other graduates. On successful completion of our course you will be awarded 120 credits (many other university teacher training courses only award up to 60 credits at Masters level) and recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). For those students who successfully complete their induction year there is a further opportunity to transfer credits to the MEd course which is awarded on completion of a 60 credit dissertation (transfer is subject to a satisfactory reference from your University tutor and induction tutor). Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) via various subject routes A 36-week programme including the following areas of study: subject-based teaching methods; school-based work, and whole-school issues. You will work with pupils from Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum and with those in the 16-plus age group; from the very able to those with learning difficulties, and in a variety of settings. Main subject programmes are available in:

The PGDipEd (QTS) award is subject to completion of all areas of study, and to satisfactory assessment of professional studies via six modules, subject-based work and school practice. You should have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject plus, on application, English Language and Mathematics at GCE O level, GCSE grade C or above, or CSE grade 1 or the equivalent. For the two-year Mathematics course it is expected, in addition to the above conditions, that you will normally have an A level in Mathematics, together with some Mathematics as part of your degree. Contact: Yvonne Dwyer +44 (0)121 414 5335; [email protected] Postgraduate Diploma Primary Education (PGCE Advanced) General Primary or Early Years We are able to offer a choice of routes, so you can prepare as a teacher across the full 511 age range or specialise instead in early years teaching (37 age range). Both programmes last for 38 weeks; the equivalent of 24 of which will be spent in schools.
General Primary programme (511 years)
You follow courses that address the statutory curricula for the core and foundation subjects alongside Professional Studies.
Early Years programme (37 years)
You spend time in nursery classes, as well as teaching children of school age and follow the same courses as those on the General Primary programme, in addition to an advanced study of early years education. School-based experiences are a central part of these programmes, with opportunities for you to experience a range of ages within different schools. Both programmes feature professional courses to help you plan, teach, and develop your classroom skills, and are designed to meet the standards of QTS. You should have a degree (preferably 2:1 or above) and need GCSE grade C or above, or the equivalent, in English Language, Mathematics and Science. Candidates must have a minimum of five days teaching experience within a maintained primary school. Contact: Mel Hardy +44 (0)121 415 8360; [email protected]
English Geography History History and Citizenship Mathematics (a two-year route is also available for non specialists) Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish) Physical Education Physics with Mathematics Religious Education Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
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Autism (Children) MEd/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate FT PT DL Available as a taught course on campus (full-time or part-time) or as a distance education course, these programmes are designed for professionals working with children and young people on the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome: this might be the early years, in schools, residential care, or in advisory, support or therapeutic services. The programmes give you knowledge of the autism spectrum, based on theory, research and practice, and develop skills in identifying and meeting the needs of these children while improving your awareness of different approaches and models of service delivery, particularly in the area of education. The programmes are approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Continuing Professional Development Scheme. Contact: Dr Glenys Jones +44 (0)121 414 7102; [email protected] Education for Health Professionals MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate This suite of three-year long part-time programmes is for all health professionals involved in education and training. Each year is self-contained and a qualification is obtained after each year ie, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCert) in Year 1; Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Year 2; and Masters (MEd) in Year 3. Contact: +44 (0)121 414 4863; [email protected] Inclusion and Special Educational Needs MEd/MA/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate FT PT DL Available on a full-time, part-time or distance education basis, it is designed with two distinct groups of participants in mind: those who wish to study a range of campus-based modules relating to ISEN; and those on distance education modes who wish to combine modules from two programmes. The campusbased mode utilises lectures, seminars, tutorials, school visits, practical tasks and discussions. The distance education mode PT
utilises material for home study, tutorial and seminar groups, together with two residential weekends a year in Birmingham. Contact: Dr Michele Pipe +44 (0)121 414 4822; [email protected] International Studies in Education MEd/MA/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate FT PT This programme is for people who are interested in an international and comparative perspective on educational issues. Four pathways are available:

Management and Policy Intercultural Communication and Citizenship Education and Development Citizenship Education
This programme will be of interest to teachers, headteachers/ principals, educational administrators etc, and those working in non-governmental organisations and international agencies. Contact: Dr Michele Schweisfurth +44 (0)121 414 4809; [email protected] Management of Special Education in Developing Countries MEd/BPhil/Diploma staff who are working in special education in developing countries and who wish to develop their management or leadership expertise. Contact: Postgraduate enquiries +44 (0)121 414 4866; [email protected] Professional Studies MEd/MA/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate You can study a combination of modules towards a Professional Studies award to enable you to transfer and personalise your course to match your own study needs. Options are flexible, depending on factors such as student numbers, etc. Contact: Dr Marion Bowl +44 (0)121 414 4830; [email protected] FT FT PT For teachers, administrators and non-governmental organisation
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Professional Studies (SENCO) Postgraduate Certificate PT Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination) Postgraduate Certificate The programme is specific to the SENCO role and relevant to SENCOs working in mainstream schools and also of interest to teachers supporting pupils with special educational needs or disabilities. It is offered in two versions; the first of these is a partnership programme involving local authorities in the West Midlands and is taught on campus and in local authority venues (professional development centres). The second version is taught on campus and aimed at SENCOs who may not have an affiliation to one of our partnership local authorities. It is based on the Teacher Development Agencys national standards for SENCOs and includes: managing the SEN Code of Practice; formulating, implementing and reviewing IEPs; advising colleagues on helping pupils with special needs to gain access to the curriculum, and contributing to the promotion of whole-school policies for inclusive education through effective strategic leadership. Contact: Mr Christopher Robertson +44 (0)121 414 4832; [email protected] School Improvement and Educational Leadership MA/Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate This programme is designed for those aiming to make a difference in schools through leadership that is focused on learning. It is suitable for experienced teachers who are either middle or senior managers in their schools who are seeking postgraduate professional development in order to improve their own schools overall performance, or those teachers who want to consider these roles in the next few years. It may also be suitable for other educational professionals such as local authority educational advisers and consultants who seek to improve educational standards in their region, in line with new government policy. Contact: Professor Peter Davies +44 (0) 121 414 4820; [email protected] FT PT Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate/ Advanced Certificate FT PT This programme is aimed at individuals with knowledge and understanding of current debates relevant to the teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language. Some teaching experience is an advantage but not essential. The programme is designed both to be practical and to provide an introduction to key research tools. The three core modules are Second language learning; Communicative Language Teaching, Syllabus Design and Assessment; and Language, Discourse and Society. These give you a strong grounding in appropriate classroom methodology and course design with the opportunity to create your own teaching and learning materials. Other modules provide opportunities to visit British primary, secondary and language schools, and prepare you for your dissertation. You will also have the chance to participate in events organised by our research centre MOSAIC, such as conferences and popular seminar series with renowned international TEFL researchers. For more details, see www.birmingham.ac.uk/education Contact: Dr Maggie Kubanyiova +44 (0)121 414 8056; [email protected] For related programmes in TEFL/TESL, please see the Department of English entry on page 88. Contact: Christopher Robertson +44 (0)121 414 4832; [email protected] PT
A part-time programme offered in partnership with local authorities in the West Midlands enabling SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs working in a range of settings to ensure that:
School policies identify and meet the needs of pupils with diverse learning needs Resources for special educational needs are used efficiently Effective working relationships are developed with teaching and support staff in schools, with external agencies and parents
Children and young people are involved in their own learning
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Distance learning programmes

Autism (Adults) MEd/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate A distance education programme designed for practitioners working with adults across the autism spectrum within colleges, vocational support or therapeutic services. You can attend residential weekends at the University and join a tutor group with its own regional tutor. We provide online resources to support and network our students, so you are not working in isolation. You are introduced to latest research and current best practice, with a focus on issues that apply to the adult sector. The course gives a broad coverage, encouraging you to evaluate your own practice. Contact: Ms Andrea MacLeod +44 (0)121 415 8442; [email protected] Autism (Children) MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate see page 215 for details. Bilingualism in Education MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate A distance education programme aimed at teachers and educational practitioners working in multilingual and multicultural schools. It aims to help you work more effectively with children and young people learning English as an additional or second language. Contact: Dr Adrian Blackledge +44 (0)121 414 8221; [email protected] Inclusion and Special Educational Needs MEd/MA/Postgraduate Diploma see page 215 for details. FT PT DL Available on a full-time, part-time or distance education basis: DL FT PT DL Available on campus (part-time/full-time) or by distance learning: DL
Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties MEd/BPhil/PGDip/PGCert/AdCert The Salt Review (2010) recommended increasing training for teachers of pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties and this programme was one of the first in the country to fulfil this skills gap. Contact: Penny Lacey +44 (0)121 414 4878; [email protected] Multisensory Impairment (Deafblindness) MEd/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate This programme enables teachers and other professionals working in education-related fields to work more effectively with learners who are deafblind (multisensory impaired). It provides an understanding of the effects and implications of dual sensory impairment; skills in assessment, monitoring and recording; knowledge of appropriate teaching approaches, and knowledge of multi-agency support systems. Contact: Dr Liz Hodges +44 (0)121 414 4873; [email protected] Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties MEd/MA/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced Certificate A programme using the Training and Development Agencys competencies for core and expert standards for working with pupils experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. It provides a wider framework for understanding SEBD in an educational context; the skills and expertise required to meet pupils needs, and utilises professional experience to promote good practice. Contact: Neil Hall +44 (0)121 414 4841; [email protected] Speech and Language Difficulties MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate We offer a distance education programme for teachers, speech/language therapists and other professionals working with children and young people with speech, language DL DL DL
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and communication needs. It provides you with the knowledge and skills to plan and implement the curriculum, taking into account the speech, language and communication needs of the pupils. Study is carried out through online facilities, study packs and a residential component with a personal tutor and regional tutorial groups. Teaching is research-led, with the goal of developing reflective practice. In addition, we offer a 20-credit Introduction to Speech and Language Difficulties module that can be taken as part of a campus-based Masters programme, providing an introduction to language disability and considering approaches to the assessment and management of children with speech and language needs. Contact: Dr Deirdre Martin +44 (0)121 414 4849; [email protected] Teachers of Children with Hearing Impairment MEd/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma This Training and Development Agency approved programme for training teachers of deaf children is offered on a two-year distance education basis. Successful completion of the programme leads to GTC recognition as a qualified teacher of the deaf for those who are already qualified to teach school-aged children in England. Contact: Dr Linda Watson +44 (0)121 414 4876; [email protected] Visual Impairment: Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children with Visual Impairment MEd/BPhil/Postgraduate Diploma A distance education programme for teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) working with children and young people with a visual impairment: teachers not working with pupils with a visual impairment may be required to undertake a negotiated programme of visits before starting the programme. Contacts: Dr Mike McLinden +44 (0)121 414 4837; [email protected] Dr Steve McCall +44 (0)121 414 4803; [email protected] DL Applied Linguistics PhD with Integrated Study This is a cross-college programme between the College of Social Sciences and the College of Arts and Law and is designed for individuals wishing to develop advanced knowledge and skills in applied linguistics research and methods through a mixture of coursework and independent research with supervisory support. This programme is particularly suited to PhD applicants who require Masters-level research training. Contacts: Dr Maggie Kubanyiova +44 (0)121 414 8056; [email protected] Helen Joinson +44 (0)121 414 4847; [email protected] FT PT Applications should be made to the Childrens Workforce Development Council see online (www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/ educational-psychology) for details. Contact: Mrs Beverley Burke, Programme Secretary +44 (0)121 414 4883; [email protected] DL Professional Training programme in Educational Psychology Applied Educational and Child Psychology AppEd and ChildPsyD is a full-time, campus-based course that prepares suitably qualified applicants to work as educational psychologists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland upon completion of their training. It leads to the award of Doctor of Applied Educational and Child Psychology. You should have a good Honours degree in Psychology and be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Graduates from the programme are eligible for chartered status with the British Psychological Society and for registration as educational psychologists with the Health Professions Council. FT This professional training programme in educational psychology
Combined research and taught professional doctorate programmes
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Leaders and Leadership in Education EdD
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A professional doctorate for those who carry, or wish to carry, senior or middle leader responsibilities in schools, colleges, universities or other professional educational contexts. You develop and research your special interests in the field, supported by a structured programme of research training. Modules explore senior leaders, middle leaders and deputies, and leadership for effectiveness and improvement. Contact: Dr Christopher Rhodes +44 (0)121 414 3805; [email protected] Learning and Learning Contexts EdD FT PT
Other combined research and taught programmes

Education and Learning PhD with Integrated Study FT PT Developed to provide a new route to the internationally respected PhD, this programme incorporates subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills. Successful completion of the programme requires the submission of an 80,000-word thesis and an oral examination. Contact: Mrs Helen Joinson +44 (0)121 414 4847/4879; [email protected]
This professional doctorate will be of interest to anyone who wants to enhance their critical understanding of contemporary learning theory and pedagogic practice. It is ideal for those wishing to and pursue research that can be applied to their own teaching and learning contexts. Subject modules explore the cultures and contexts of learning and theoretical perspectives on teaching and learning. Contact: Helen Joinson +44 (0)121 414 4847; [email protected]
Educational Studies MRes
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A programme consisting of three modules of study together with a 20,000-word dissertation: the balance of work is made up of a 20-credit subject module and 40 credits of research methods. There are three subject pathways: Research in Mathematics Education; Research in Science Education, and Research in Dance Education. Alternatively, you may complete 60 credits of research methods training. Contact: Mrs Helen Joinson +44 (0)121 414 4847/4879; [email protected]
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Doctoral research programme
Education PhD We have a national and international reputation as a centre of excellence and provide wide and varied opportunities for students to undertake research. The University is one of only 12 UK institutions to have been awarded Doctoral Training Centre status by the Economic and Research Council (ESRC), the UK funding body for social sciences. Our academic expertise covers a broad range of disciplines grouped around:

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Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs Education and Social Justice Professional Education
Applying for PhD, MPhil and research When making your application, you are required to submit a three-to-four page (A4) typed research proposal, which outlines the nature of your proposed study. This proposal will not be held as a final contract and may change in negotiation with your supervisor. However, it is an indication that you have the background ideas and knowledge to begin independent research in the broad area of your interest. It also enables us to send your application to appropriate members of staff for consideration. Further information is available from the Student Research Office. Contact: Helen Joinson +44 (0)121 414 4847/4879; [email protected]
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School of Government and Society

The School of Government and Society is one of the leading UK and international centres for governance, politics, international development, sociology, public management and European studies. The School comprises the following core social science departments:

the ESRC, the UK funding body for social sciences. The new centre draws on expertise across the social sciences at Birmingham to deliver outstanding postgraduate training for more than 70 social scientists. The Centre will also reach out to staff, students, and policy makers beyond the University through its programme of short course research training opportunities. Career prospects/employability Graduates from the School have gone on to work in a range of careers, with recent graduates working with organisations such as the United Nations, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, local authorities in the UK and overseas and the Department for International Development. The School takes employability very seriously and as well as linking students to the central careers services, also incorporates opportunities to enhance their employment prospects, including highlighting work experience opportunities, encouraging volunteering in extracurricular projects (such as student seminars and events) and by inviting experienced speakers from the academic and non-academic backgrounds for students to meet. Facilities
Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) International Development Department (IDD) Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) including the Institute of German Studies (IGS), and Sociology
We are a School with an emerging agenda based around a series of core research areas, including politics, ethnicity, international studies, security, religion and area studies. One of our core strengths is our mixture between interdisciplinary and single discipline departments. This goes hand in hand with a mixture of theoretical approaches and practical applications with direct links between researchers and practitioners at local, national and international levels. The School has expertise that includes democratic governance; development; diplomacy; ethnicity; European studies; government policy making; international relations; local government; political economy; political theory and philosophy; politics; politics of gender; politics of the AsiaPacific; public administration and management; Russian culture, and security and social exclusion.
Departments from across the School are largely based within the refurbished Muirhead Tower on the Universitys main Edgbaston campus offering state-of-the-art teaching and research study facilities including free wifi throughout the building and dedicated study areas for postgraduate research students. Pre-arrival support
The School has a diverse postgraduate student body ranging from recent graduates to established professionals in the public and commercial sectors, from the UK and overseas. This diversity contributes to the learning experience within the School and is an additional element that makes a positive difference to the teaching and learning environment. The School of Government and Society contributes to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) research training programme the MA Social Research (see page 202). The University is one of only 12 UK institutions to have been awarded Doctoral Training Centre status by
The School undertakes a series of open days, applicant visit days and online events to make it easier for enquirers, applicants and offer-holders to make contact with our current students and staff. For details on upcoming events, please visit our website or contact the School directly. We will also keep in contact with you by email up until the point of enrolment, to ensure you are kept up-to-date with developments in the School/Department and to help prepare you for your forthcoming studies. School website: www.birmingham.ac.uk/govsoc
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RUSSIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES
The Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) was established in 1963 and is now an international centre of excellence in its field, recognised by securing external research funding from the ESRC, AHRC, the Leverhulme Trust and UK Government. CREES received the maximum ranking in previous Research Assessment Exercises (RAE) and in the most recent RAE (as part of the European Research Institutes submission) was placed second in the ranking of world leading research and fourth on the Grade Point Average measure in the European Studies unit of assessment. CREES is one of the core institutions in the national strategy for developing language based area studies through the Centre for East European Language Based Area Studies (CEELBAS) initiative. Duration of programmes

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Contemporary Russian and East European Studies MSc This programme is intended for those who are looking for an intensive and flexible Masters degree in Russian and East European Studies, which will prepare them for a wide range of career opportunities, for example in business, public service, consultancy and journalism. There is no compulsory language course for this degree, but you may choose to study an East European language as one of your options. There is also a pathway that allows students on the MSc in Contemporary Russian and East European Studies degree to specialise in the study of the Caucasus and Central Asia. Further details on this degree pathway can be found on our website: www.birmingham.ac.uk/crees Contact: Marea Arries [email protected] Russian and East European Studies MA This degree provides a multidisciplinary training in Russian and East European Studies, combining broadly based social science research training with specific training in Russian and East European Studies, including language proficiency. This programme is recognised by the ESRC for the one-year research training component of the 1+3 studentship programme, which leads to a PhD, but is also available to non-ESRC funded students. Students come to this programme from a variety of first-degree disciplines. Contact: Marea Arries [email protected] FT PT FT PT
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MA/MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or email [email protected] English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Please contact the Department directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/ departments/russian-east-european-studies
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Doctoral Research programmes

Russian and East European Studies PhD/MPhil/MA by Research FT PT DL You may enter the PhD programme either directly, or as a progression from the MA/MSc programme (CREES is an ESRC-recognised research training site and has also gained funding for researchers in History from the AHRC). We offer postgraduate research supervision in the following fields:

Postgraduate study We accept postgraduates onto higher degree research programmes and onto our MRes programme, which is designed as preparation for doctoral research. Duration of programmes

PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MRes 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the Department. We welcome applications from candidates with a relevant Masters and/or good undergraduate degree. While knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite for entry, some level of competence or the potential to gain an adequate level of competence is desirable. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships The Institute offers a full scholarship for doctoral students, consisting of tuition fees at UK/EU level, plus a maintenance component in line with funding council rates. The scholarship is offered on a competitive basis; full details are available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/igs
Russian and Soviet History Russian, Ukrainian and Central and East European politics Central and Eastern Europe and European integration Nationalism, identities and ethnic conflicts Economics of transformation, economic policy and regional economics of Russia Contemporary East European culture, media and society Caucasus and Central Asia: politics, international relations,
society and religion Research interests of staff can be found in our online prospectus at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate
GERMAN STUDIES
The Institute for German Studies, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service and the University of Birmingham, was set up in 1994. Since then, it has established itself as the leading UK centre of excellence in the study of contemporary Germany. The Institute for German Studies is located within the Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS). It is an interdisciplinary institute, ranging across political science, international relations, economics and cultural studies, and is dedicated principally to research and postgraduate study. With around 15 registered research students, it is, outside Germany itself, one of the biggest centres for postgraduate research in its field in the world.
Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/igs
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Contemporary German Studies MRes This programme is designed to prepare suitably qualified candidates for doctoral research. It comprises both taught and research elements, and includes:

Germany and the European Union; comparative party politics; parties at the EU level; Europeanization; EU politics
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Contact: Isabelle Hertner Lecturer in German and European Politics and Society +44 (0)121 414 8637; [email protected]
German foreign and security policy; Germanys role in the European Common Foreign and Security Policy; EU external interventions; EU counter-terrorism policies
A dissertation of 20,000 words A core module on research methodologies in contemporary German Studies A subject-related option drawn from modules on Germany available in the MA in European Studies
Contact: Felix Heiduk DAAD Lecturer +44 (0)121 414 7184; [email protected]
Transitional justice in Germany and Eastern Europe; German unification; politics of memory and memorialisation; GDR cultural history and politics
Contact: Dr Andre Broome +44 (0)121 415 8634; [email protected]
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German Studies (Social Sciences) PhD/MPhil research areas. These are:

Contact: Sara Jones Birmingham Fellow +44 (0)121 414 7535; [email protected] FT PT
We can offer research degree supervision in all of our main Germany in a comparative European context The politics and policies of unified Germany Transitional politics and the politics of memory German foreign and security policy Germany within the European Security System German literature, history and culture since 1600 The role of Germany within the European Union Political parties in Germany and in a comparative context Political parties at the European level German gender politics Prisons and prisoner narratives Baader-Meinhof and West German terrorism EU external interventions EU counter-terrorism policies
LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES

The Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV) is the leading UK centre for the study of local public service management, policy and governance. Our staff come from various disciplinary backgrounds and are dedicated to increasing the democratic governance of local communities, working with politicians, managers, communities and partner organisations to enhance practice through academic insight. We are engaged in policy and management research, continuing professional and management development and consultancy work for central government and other national and local agencies. Our contribution to post-experience education is particularly significant. We draw great strength from our close links with the world of practice in local government, the voluntary sector and other public service agencies, for example those of criminal justice. Postgraduate study We offer two types of research degree: the MPhil (two years full-time or four years part-time) and PhD (three years full-time or six years part-time). Both degrees are awarded on the basis
Research interests of our staff include:
German literature, history, and culture since 1600; prisons and prisoner narratives; narrative theory; Baader-Meinhof and West German terrorism; gender and culture
Contact: Sarah Colvin, Professor of Contemporary Germany +44 (0)121 415 8627; [email protected]
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of a submitted thesis, although modules in research methods and in relevant policy subjects are also normally taken during the period of registration. We welcome applications for part-time study as well as full-time. We are particularly interested in receiving applications on topical issues in local governance, on the impact of public policy changes, on democratic participation and community involvement. We have some 15 doctoral researchers each year (many with practitioner experience). Duration of programmes

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Local Policy and Politics MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate This programme provides the opportunity for analysis and reflection on the developing policy agenda for local government and the challenges it raises, including how to ensure effective leadership and democratic governance of local communities, how to strengthen community engagement and build trust with citizens, how to improve the quality of life for local people and how to work effectively with other local agencies to make real and positive impacts. For the MSc and Diploma there are four compulsory modules. You also study any two specialist option modules of your choice. Those registered for the MSc are required to produce a dissertation. Certificate students study three modules, one of which is a compulsory module plus two others, at least one of which is also a core module from the MSc. Contact: Sarah Smith +44 (0)121 414 8390; [email protected] FT PT
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 year full-time; 4 years part-time Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma/Certificate 1 year full-time; 1524 months part-time
Entry requirements Contact the Department for more details. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (ie, at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent see page 68). Scholarships and studentships A limited number of scholarships are available each year. For further details please contact the Department directly. Fees and funding For the most up-to-date fees information contact the School directly (www.birmingham.ac.uk/inlogov). Starting dates Programmes start in September/October 2013 or April/May 2014. Some shorter programmes have alternative start dates. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/inlogov Managing Integration for Health and Wellbeing MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate Taught in collaboration with the Health Services Management Centre This programme is intended for practitioners and managers involved in the management and development of partnerships within health and social care agencies. Contact: Kate Vos, Graduate Programmes Manager +44 (0)121 414 3174; [email protected] Masters in Public Administration (MPA) FT PT DL FT PT
The MPA will help you develop the qualities required for advancement in a public service career. It will provide you with a rigorous understanding of the key concepts and issues underpinning the practice of public administration internationally, along with the ability to critically analyse policies, structures and systems of public administration. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the processes of public policy
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and management, an understanding of how leadership works in a governmental context, and a critical understanding of public finance at international, national and sub-national levels. The MPA is ideal for candidates wishing to pursue careers in public policy, the strategic management in government organisations or public agencies, at local, regional, national or international levels. Contacts: Full-time enquiries: Debra Beard +44 (0)121 414 5034; [email protected] Dr Adrian Campbell +44 (0)121 414 4973; [email protected] Part-time enquiries: Jasvinder Sihre +44 (0)121 414 4975; [email protected] Dr Peter Watt +44 (0)121 414 4983; [email protected] Public Management MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate Our Public Management programme is aimed at both experienced practitioners from public and voluntary sectors and those wishing to embark on a career in public service. This programme offers a choice between streams in Local Government; Criminal Justice; Social Care and Wellbeing, and Public Management in general. The structure of the programme, which aims to build knowledge, skills and confidence for careers in the public service, is an updated version of our market-leading MSc in Public Service Management. Contact: Sarah Smith +44 (0)121 414 8390; [email protected] Public Management Postgraduate Certificate (weekend block study) FT PT Study for six weekends to gain the PGCert in Public Management with modules in Collaborative Strategy, Outcomes Performance and Resources, Public Management and Governance. Contact: Sarah Smith +44 (0)121 414 8390; [email protected] INLOGOV provides various seminars and conferences for local authorities and their partners. The majority of these seminars are now on an in authority basis and we pride ourselves on being responsive to our client needs and FT PT Executive Management Development Programmes INLOGOV also offers an exciting and innovative range of five-day and short programmes aimed at managers, professionals, elected members and other stakeholders in the democratic leadership of places and communities. Many of our advanced learning programmes can also be tailored to be delivered in-house and include the following:

Public Service Commissioning MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate Taught in collaboration with the Health Services Management Centre This programme is designed to develop participants understanding of the politics, principles, evidence and skills associated with public service commissioning and how these interact across organisational boundaries. This programme is designed for senior managers and policy makers working in or with public commissioning organisations and those wishing to develop their careers in this direction. Contact: Sarah Smith +44 (0)121 414 8390; [email protected] FT PT
Commissioning and Contracting in Public Services Comparative Local Government Community Governance and Leadership Leadership for Social Care Outcomes Outcomes, Performances and Resources Oversight and Scrutiny Participation and Democracy Public Policy Research Methods Strategic Commissioning
Contact: Jeevan Shoker +44 (0)121 414 4980; [email protected]
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demands, and listening to their views. Details of our conferences and seminars are available via our website www.birmingham.ac.uk/inlogov Contact: Sue Platt +44 (0)121 414 5002; [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The work of the International Development Department (IDD) is focused on poverty reduction through effective governance systems. Governance is the foundation upon which a countrys political stability, economic success, conflict resolution, efficient service delivery and basic human rights rest. IDD staff are experts in governance issues for development.

Local Government and Public Policy PhD with Integrated Study While the traditional PhD requires you to engage entirely in research training, this programme enables you to gain added value from taught, subject-based modules. These allow you to broaden and deepen your subject knowledge at the same time as undertaking your own research and developing a set of transferable professional skills in preparation for a variety of careers. Your coursework will be taken in the MA Social Research programme, which provides you with a thorough and advanced education in social research design and the most up-to-date training in methods of data collection and analysis. The combination of core modules and short courses on more advanced topics provides flexibility to relate training to the thesis topic. Contact: Dr Stephen Jeffares +44 (0)121 415 1057; [email protected] FT PT
Facilities All our programmes have a strong focus on practical work, enabling students to build practical skills for use in their careers. An overseas study or individual fieldwork trip is included in the course fee for on-campus postgraduate programmes. Our research is supported by a range of funders, especially ESRC, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), and other multilateral and bilateral aid agencies. Postgraduate study Recent IDD students have come from almost 100 different countries and bring many different perspectives to the classroom. Lecturers are involved in research, policy advice and consultancy and are funded by agencies such as the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the UN, thus bringing comparative perspectives and real-world experience to their teaching. IDD research students explore a wide variety of topics in

Local Government Studies PhD/MPhil FT PT We offer supervision in a wide range of research areas from procurement and contracting to issues in criminal justice and current themes such as localism, the Big Society, public services reform and democratic engagement. We are particularly interested in receiving applications on the modernisation agenda, changing patterns of local governance, the impact of public policy changes, democracy, public participation and community involvement. For a full list of research interests of current staff visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/governmentsociety/departments/local-government-studies/staff Contact: Dr Stephen Jeffares +44 (0)121 415 1057; [email protected]
international development and public management. We offer two types of research degree: MPhil and PhD. These research programmes offer the opportunity to pursue original research under the guidance of an academic supervisor within an active research environment. In addition, training in research methods is provided and a training plan is drawn up to suit each student. Duration of programmes

PhD 3 years full-time PhD with Integrated Study 4 years full-time MPhil 2 years full-time MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time Diploma 9 months full-time
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Distance-learning MSc 24 years part-time Distance-learning Postgraduate Diploma 18 months4 years part-time
Development Management (Aid Management) MSc/Graduate Diploma FT PT This programme provides a clear understanding of current issues and methods of analysis in aid management, as well as practical skills in aid management, against a background of analysis of the politics and economics of development. The programme includes subjects such as the reform of aid management, financial management and aid, conditionality, evaluating aid, the role of NGOs and the future of aid. Development Management (Human Resources
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the department. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships IDD offers up to four bursaries up to the value of 50% of students fees (whether EU or overseas). Please contact the Department directly for more information +44 (0)121 414 5034 or visit the website. Fees and funding Contact the Department.
and Development Management) MSc/Graduate Diploma
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This pathway addresses issues surrounding about the way we work now, in a rapidly changing global environment. You will investigate human resource management in the public and private sectors; adapting leadership and practice to the cultures of different countries; and how rapid global change encourages innovation in organisational leadership; and, how to motivate, inspire and develop the people we work with. Development Management (Public Economic
Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/idd
Management and Finance) MSc/Graduate Diploma
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The PEMF specialism works from the macro down to sectoral and firm level in order to build the confidence of students as economists. This practical programme allows you to analyse practical cases, using real data as far as possible to provide excellent experience and develop required skills in public economic and finance management. The programme includes understanding the role of the state in managing the economy and public finances; managing monetary, exchange rate, fiscal, trade and environmental policy; budgeting, fiscal decentralisation and working with the private sector; and, designing, planning, financing and evaluating projects. International Development MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma FT PT DL This programme allows you to explore in depth the challenges facing developing and developed countries in the fight against global poverty, as well as to understand the promise and problems of proposed approaches to poverty reduction. Issues covered include: theories and history of development; changing approaches to poverty reduction; practical policy, programme and research skills.
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The contact for Taught programmes can be found on page 229. Development Management MSc/Graduate Diploma The programme is designed for those who want to improve their knowledge and skills in development management, from a wide range of sectors, including central and local government, NGOs and donors, and at the same time acquire an academic qualification. The programme enables you to engage with current debates in development management, such as the interaction and roles of different stakeholder groups, the nature of public management and measures of governance performance. FT PT
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International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) MSc/Graduate Diploma FT PT DL This programme explores the issues of conflict, security and development from an interdisciplinary standpoint, combining the theoretical rigour of security studies and the practical experience of development. Issues examined include: dynamics and history of conflict in developing countries; theoretical approaches to understanding conflict; drivers of conflict; the relationship between global and local actors involved in conflict; security sector reform; implications of types of conflict for post-conflict reconstruction, and design and implementation of post-conflict development strategies. International Development (Governance and State-building) MSc/Graduate Diploma This programme explores the issues of governance, state-building and development from an interdisciplinary standpoint, encompassing issues such as accountability and transparency, corruption, conflict, political settlement, human rights, participation, access to justice, and democratisation. Governance and state-building are of particular interest to governments, non-governmental organisations and development agencies, as well as to a growing and vibrant academic community. International Development (International Political Economy and Development) MSc/Graduate Diploma Offered in collaboration with the Department of Political Science and International Studies, this programme combines theoretical approaches to international political economy with practical experience of development to create a unique, multidisciplinary degree. Issues examined include: competing theories of political economy and political development; how theories of development link to development practice; different political systems and their histories; the complex relationship between political economy and development, including trade, financial systems, and aid; the impact of political systems and political actors on developmental success and failure, and the impact of the global, regional and national political economy on aid and donor policies. FT PT FT PT
International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) MSc/Graduate Diploma FT PT DL This programme enables you to study development with a specific focus on poverty and inequality, both key aspects of current development policy discourse. Issues examined include: definitions and indicators of poverty, inequality and development; causes of poverty and inequality; poverty reduction strategies; cross-cutting issues such as gender and conflict, and practical policy, programme and research skills. International Development (Urban Development) MSc/Graduate Diploma This programme, offered in collaboration with the Centre for Regional and Urban Studies (CURS), examines key issues in urban governance and management including regional and urban change; poverty reduction in urban centres; and analysis of urban governance, management and policy issues. Contact for all above programmes: Debra Beard +44 (0)121 414 5034; [email protected] Masters in Public Administration (MPA) The MPA will help you develop the qualities required for advancement in a public service career. It will provide you with a rigorous understanding of the key concepts and issues underpinning the practice of public administration internationally, along with the ability to critically analyse policies, structures and systems of public administration. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the processes of public policy and management, an understanding of how leadership works in a governmental context, and a critical understanding of public finance at international, national and sub-national levels. The MPA is ideal for candidates wishing to pursue careers in public policy, the strategic management in government organisations or public agencies, at local, regional, national or international levels. FT PT FT PT
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Contacts: Full-time enquiries: Debra Beard +44 (0)121 414 5034; [email protected] Dr Adrian Campbell +44 (0)121 414 4973; [email protected] Part-time enquiries: Dr Peter Watt +44 (0)121 414 4983; [email protected] IDD has successfully provided workshops, seminars and tailored training for development professionals for nearly 40 years. Previous clients have included the British Council; the Department for International Development (DFID); the governments of South Africa, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Russia and Jordan; the German Aid Agency (GTZ), and the Asian Development Bank. We offer both off-the-shelf and tailored training to clients. IDD can offer tailored training courses in the following areas of interest: Public Administration and Development MSc/Postgraduate Diploma This programme provides public managers and administrators with the key skills they need to operate in the public sector in a developing or transitional country context. It explores:

Distance-learning only programmes

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Current trends in public administration and governance Civil service reforms (working in partnerships, contracting etc) Leadership in public administration Policy making Public finance How to adapt public administration concepts to a variety of economic, institutional, geographic and cultural settings Communication and co-ordination in a global context
These programmes can be modified to match any specific requirements. Contact: Ann Bolstridge +44 (0)121 414 4967; [email protected]
Offered through distance-learning, you study via a web-based learning environment, using textbooks and other printed materials, complemented by our extensive electronic library, and an online discussion board where you participate in guided discussion activities with other students and your tutor. Contact: Linda J Curry +44 (0)121 414 4969; [email protected] Please note that we also offer Distance Learning options in the following campus-based programmes

International Development PhD with Integrated Study FT This programme combines the preparation of a thesis with research training, the acquisition of subject knowledge and the development of transferable skills through a programme of taught modules taken during the first two to three years of the programme. It prepares you for careers as professional educators or researchers, and for senior positions in public and private sector organisations. Contact: Fiona Nunan +44 (0)121 414 3061; [email protected]
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in International Development see page 228 MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) see page 229 MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in International Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) see page 229
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IDD research students explore a wide variety of topics in international development and public management. We offer two types of research degree: MPhil and PhD. These research programmes offer the opportunity to pursue original research under the guidance of an academic supervisor within an active research environment. In addition, training in research methods is provided and a training plan is drawn up to suit each student. International Development PhD/MPhil Research areas include:

Postgraduate study The Department has more than 50 PhD students working on a wide variety of research topics. Our students are at the core of our research culture, organising their own weekly research colloquium, setting research group agendas, participating in at the weekly Departmental Research Seminar, helping to organise conferences and workshops, and engaging in undergraduate teaching. In addition to the doctoral programme, the department has an immensely successful taught masters programme. Many of our postgraduate students are from overseas. FT Duration of programmes

Conflict and post-conflict reconstruction Natural resource governance, management and livelihoods Anti corruption and good governance Urban poverty and management Religion and development Participatory approaches Public sector management
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time Diploma 9 months full-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the Department. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships
For a full list of contact names by research area visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/ departments/international-development/staff Contact: Fiona Nunan +44 (0)121 414 3061; [email protected]
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

The Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) is one of the largest and best departments of its kind in the UK. It received the maximum score of 24 in the Teaching Quality Assessment and has enjoyed a consistently high place in the Guardian league tables (never outside the top ten) since they were first published in 2000. As well as research and taught courses, we offer a wide range of professionally oriented courses. You may opt for a general multidisciplinary approach or choose from a range of more specialised programmes with a more specific career orientation.
Please contact the Department directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding For the most up-to-date information on fees, please contact the School or department directly. Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/polsis
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Taught programmes
These MA programmes present opportunities for further advanced study to those with a formal background in political or international studies but also welcome candidates from other relevant academic fields who seek a new challenge. European Studies MA/Diploma This programme offers you the opportunity to undertake intensive and specialised study of this exciting and increasingly significant regional project. You will be able to work with field experts in European integration, security, political economy, protest movements and political parties. You can also take advantage of the Institute for German Studies, housed in the POLSIS department, and join the week-long POLSIS study trip to Brussels in the Spring term, offering an inside view of EU institutions and NATO Headquarters. International Development (International Political Economy and Development) MSc/Graduate Diploma Offered in collaboration with the International Development Department, this programme combines theoretical approaches to international political economy with practical experience of development to create a unique, multidisciplinary degree. Issues examined include: competing theories of political economy and political development; how theories of development link to development practice; different political systems and their histories; the complex relationship between political economy and development, including trade, financial systems, and aid; the impact of political systems and political actors on developmental success and failure, and the impact of the global, regional and national political economy on aid and donor policies. International Relations MA/Diploma to the study of International Relations with opportunities to specialise in one of several fields. FT PT International Relations (Gender) MA/Diploma FT PT In seeking to gender global politics, this programme explores the discipline of International Relations through the idea that gender matters to the structures, practices and theories of IR. Throughout, an awareness of specific issues relating to broader issues of sex and death in global politics, including rape as a weapon of war, genocide, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction, will be sought and encouraged through committed and extended analysis of key texts and political practices. FT PT FT PT International Relations (Contemporary Asia Pacific) MA/Diploma This programme is for students who want to gain an advanced knowledge of the main issues, problems and actors in the diverse region of East Asia today. It examines both the theory and practice of both international relations in this region. International Relations (Diplomacy) MA/Diploma The Diplomacy route of International Studies is for students wanting a clearer understanding of both the mechanisms of the dialogue between states and the instruments of statecraft commonly employed, and for students looking for a career in diplomacy. By taking this programme you will acquire a clear understanding of the development, rationale, methodology and practice of diplomacy. You will learn about:

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The law and practice of diplomatic immunity The purpose of protocol The pitfalls of international summitry and the theory behind different approaches to negotiations
You will also learn about coercive diplomacy, argue the merits of economic sanctions, and debate the limits and successes of public diplomacy.
This programme offers a broad-based multidisciplinary approach
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International Relations (Globalisation and Governance) MA/Diploma International Relations (Global Economic Governance) MA/Diploma International Relations (International Political Economy) MA/Diploma FT PT These programmes are for students from all over the world who are interested in the problems, challenges and opportunities presented by globalisation. They are also suitable for students wanting to gain an advanced knowledge of the theories and practice of international political economy, from a range of different disciplinary and empirical perspectives. See our website for specific details of each pathway www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate International Relations (International Peacekeeping) MA/Diploma FT PT Peacekeeping plays a key role in the prevention of war, in bringing and end to conflict and in the post-conflict reconstruction process. This Masters degree explores International Peacekeeping in the broader context of International Relations. International Relations (Research Methods) MA/Diploma Political Science (Research Methods) MA/Diploma These programmes are specialist courses designed for those students wishing to prepare for advanced research in international studies or political science. They allow you to select core modules from a list including Advanced Political Analysis and Principles of Social Science Research Methods, in addition to other research-based modules and your dissertation. The MA/Diploma in Political Science (Research Methods) is ESRC 1+3-recognised. FT PT FT PT FT PT FT PT
International Relations (Security) MA/Diploma have an interest in security issues and practices, including civilian and military officials who want to deepen their
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understanding and upgrade their qualifications. You will develop an understanding of the core concepts that inform the study and practice of security. International Relations (Strategic Studies in the Age of Terror) MA/Diploma This programme will appeal to a wide range of students who have an interest in security issues and practices, including civilian and military officials (most probably junior or mid-level officials), who want to deepen their understanding and upgrade their qualifications. It will also be of interest to students who seek to develop a deeper understanding of these very important aspects of international relations and of the world we live in. You can expect to gain an understanding of the wide-ranging nature of security studies, an appreciation of the historical importance of security issues, and an insight into future problems and debates that will affect the stability of the 21st-century world order. Political Science MA/Diploma FT PT FT PT
This MA is a general programme providing access to all the main intellectual strands of contemporary political science. Its core module is Advanced Political Analysis and you have the option to choose additional modules from, for example, Introduction to Social Research, and Advanced Qualitative Research Methods. Political Science (British Politics and the State)
International Relations (Terrorism and Political Violence) MA/Diploma FT PT Concerns about terrorism and other forms of politically oriented violence are increasingly found in public and academic debate. This programme explores the sources and consequences of political violence and terrorism, as well as the crucial ethical questions involved. It will appeal to students interested in careers in foreign service, security, some non-governmental or inter-governmental organisations, and many areas of the private sector.
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Drawing on extensive staff expertise in the area of British political economy, and offering students a range of options to complement their core studies of British Politics and the State, this programme provides excellent preparation for further academic research or a career in government, a range of related private-sector areas, and many kinds of non-governmental organisations.
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Political Theory MA/Diploma FT PT Political Science and International Studies PhD/MPhil FT PT We are able to supervise a wide range of topics, in line with the research interests of our teaching staff:
This programme aims to investigate the central problems of modern political theory, looking at some of the most important contemporary political thinkers, problems of analysis in political philosophy, and debates about the history of political thought. Social and Political Theory MA With this programme you are able to explore critically the development of social and political theory and the key current debates. The sociological component of this degree is run by the Social Theory research cluster with strengths in critical theory, postmodernism, social movements and philosophy of the social sciences. Contact for taught programmes: Elizabeth Bradley +44 (0)121 414 3497; [email protected] FT
Asia Diplomatic Studies European Politics International Relations Theory Political Economy Political Theory Security Studies Political Sociology
Contact: Dr Julie Gilson [email protected]
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Contact: Dr Jill Steans [email protected]
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European Research PhD/MPhil FT PT Our overall aim is to gain a fuller understanding of the processes of change that are shaping Europe, as a former communist and still fragmented East and a more tightly integrated West engage increasingly intensively with each other. Our research activities are focused on, but not confined to, the following key areas:

Contact: Professor Stefan Wolff [email protected]
Contact: Dr Stephen Bates [email protected] For a full list of research interests of current staff visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/ departments/political-science-international-studies/staff Contact: Adam Quinn +44 (0)121 414 5313; [email protected]
East meets West Organising Europe Comparative governance Changing notions of citizenship in Europe Sociology at Birmingham has a long history. We have an excellent reputation with a diverse postgraduate community with many of our postgraduate students coming from overseas to study in Birmingham. We also contribute to the intercollege MA in Social Research (see page 202). Facilities There are currently seven full-time staff members and two research fellows in the department. There are two main areas of expertise:

SOCIOLOGY
Social theory Political sociology
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Postgraduate study We offer two Masters programmes as well as doctoral research programmes. In addition to the expertise of our staff, we have very close links with other departments and research units in the College of Social Sciences, allowing us to meet the needs of most research students, whom we support in all stages of their work. If you join us, you will find a very friendly, intellectually stimulating and academically supportive research environment. We run a successful Sociology seminar series and often host half-day themed symposia inviting scholars of national and international standing to discuss their current research. Postgraduate students run their own brown-bag seminar where they present papers on their own work in progress. Duration of programmes

Taught programmes
Social and Political Theory MA FT PT This is a distinctive MA programme taught by specialists from the Social and Political Theory Research Group in the School of Government and Society. It offers an exciting range of modules dealing with topics of perennial interest together with topics of contemporary relevance. Topics studied can include debates about religious and cultural diversity and conflict, third wave feminism and post-feminism, critical theory and criticism after Marx, the relationship of philosophy to social and political enquiry and criticism, and the study of democracy. Social Research (Sociology) MA This programme is recognised by the ESRC as a research training programme designed to provide participants with a sound background in overall research design and the most up-to-date training in methods and data collection analysis. The core elements of this programme are delivered by staff from across the College of Social Sciences, many of them engaged in cutting-edge research in their own fields. In addition to the research training modules, students will work with a supervisor from the Sociology Group to write a 14,000-word dissertation. Contact for all taught programmes: The Graduate School Secretary +44 (0)121 414 3497; [email protected] FT PT
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the Department. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Please contact the Department directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263). Starting dates Programmes start in September/October 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/sociology

Sociology PhD/MPhil FT PT Our PhD programmes offer you a combination of taught courses in the first year and careful supervision throughout your study, with the aim of helping you to produce a thesis that makes a significant and original contribution to the discipline. We take care to match you with a suitable supervisor, and welcome applications to work in a wide variety of areas. Joint supervision, both between staff within the Department, and with staff in other departments, is possible in some cases. All research students have regular meetings with their supervisors. PhD students also have annual panel meetings to support and review progress. We encourage you to give conference papers and to publish your work. Contact: Adam Quinn +44 (0)121 414 5313; [email protected]
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School of Social Policy

The School of Social Policy is one of the leading centres for applied social policy in the UK. The School focuses in particular on four key research themes:

from the HSMC are based in Park House located close to the heart of the campus with fully-equipped library and information services, comfortable teaching rooms, restaurant, IT/internet services and onsite administration. Pre-arrival support The School undertakes a series of open days, applicant visit days and online events to make it easier for enquirers, applicants and offer-holders to make contact with our current students and staff. For details on upcoming events, please visit our website or contact the School directly. We will also keep in contact with you by email up until the point of enrolment, to ensure you are kept up-to-date with developments in the School/Department and to help prepare you for your forthcoming studies. Career prospects/employability Graduates from the School have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields, working with the National Health Service, private health service providers, for local authorities in the areas of social work, housing, adult services and also pursued careers in academia and research.
Families, communities and social justice Health and social care Wealth, welfare and well-being Third Sector
Above all, the School of Social Policy is committed to spanning the divide between academia and practice, and to applying its research through teaching, publications, consultancy and policy advice. As part of this mission, the School runs what is believed to be the oldest, continually running social work training course in the country, which celebrated its centenary in 2008. It also offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research programmes, as well as continuing professional and management development opportunities. The School of Social Policy comprises:

Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) Institute of Applied Social Studies (IASS)
APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES

The Institute of Applied Social Studies has close links with the other main disciplines in the College of Social Sciences as well as in the colleges of Arts and Law, and Life and Environmental Sciences. The Institutes research and teaching interests range widely across the fields of social policy, social care and health and professional practice. We have well-established links with social care and health agencies in the Midlands and with community, user and voluntary organisations regionally, nationally and internationally. Our breadth of interest is reflected in the facilities for graduate
The School of Social Policy contributes to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) research training programme; the MA Social Research (see page 202). The University is one of only 12 UK institutions to have been awarded Doctoral Training Centre status by the ESRC, the UK funding body for social sciences. The new centre draws on expertise across the social sciences at Birmingham to deliver outstanding postgraduate training for more than 70 social scientists. The Centre will also reach out to staff, students, and policy makers beyond the University through its programme of short course research training opportunities. Facilities The IASS is largely based within the refurbished Muirhead Tower on the Universitys main Edgbaston campus, offering state-ofthe-art teaching and research study facilities. Staff and students research supervision and the range of programmes offered at postgraduate level. Our research programmes are recognised by the ESRC and regular postgraduate seminars are offered. There are specialist research training courses to support both research and taught postgraduate students.
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Postgraduate study We have been providing social work education since 1908, when one of the first Diplomas in Social Studies in the UK was established at the University, and celebrated our centenary in 2008. The Institute has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality teaching and learning which enables students to develop into reflective and research informed professionals. Duration of programmes

Fees and funding Standard fees apply (see pages 6263); except:
Social Work MA. For the latest information on fees and funding please contact the School directly.
Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/social-policy Contact: Mrs Pat Wright [email protected]
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MA by Research 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time MA 1 or 2 years full-time; 2 years part-time Diploma/Certificate 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time
Taught programmes
Leadership and Management for Social Care MA/Postgraduate Diploma Leadership and Management for Social Work MA/Postgraduate Diploma and PQ (Higher Specialist) Award PT These programmes are designed for the further development of those holding a management or other leadership role in a Social Care or Social Work setting (who may or may not be eligible for a Post Qualifying Award in Social Work). They are relevant to those providing leadership in relation to practice education as well as service delivery. Areas studied include skills and knowledge for managing diversity; leading for quality assurance; organisational change; managing partnerships; coaching; managing reflectively and leading learning processes. Contact: Hanna Wride +44 (0)121 415 8024; [email protected] Policy into Practice MA/Diploma /PGCert FT PT PT
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the Institute.
SocScD those applying for the SocScD are usually expected to have a relevant professional qualification and three years experience.
MA/Diploma in Social Policy, New Migration and Social Policy, Social Research, and Policy into Practice a good Honours degree or equivalent is normally required. This will usually be in a social science, although applications from those with degrees in other disciplines will be considered. Applications are also encouraged from those without an Honours degree who have five years or more relevant work experience in a policy or practice area.
Social Work and professional post-qualifying programmes
Contact the Institute for more information. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Scholarships and studentships Please contact the Department directly or email [email protected] The study of Policy into Practice concerns the development and nature of government interventions aimed at ensuring the welfare needs of their populations are met, and the ways those interventions are put into effect. Starting from an examination of UK social policy, the programme widens out to examine the experience and challenges facing other countries. Contact: Ms Pat Wright +44 (0)121 414 8029; [email protected]
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Policy into Practice (with Integrated Placement) MA FT PT Social Research (Social Work and Professional Practice) MA/Diploma training programme and as the first part of a 1+3 ESRC studentship. They are suitable for those seeking an academic or other career in social research, and focus on the theories and philosophy of social research, methods and skills, and the use of research in the study, development and evaluation of social policy. The MA includes assessed courses (120 credits) and the completion of a 10,000-word dissertation (60 credits), New Migration and Social Policy MA FT PT while the Postgraduate Diploma includes assessed courses (120 credits). Contact: Ms Pat Wright +44 (0)121 414 5708; [email protected] Social Work MA This two-year programme offers the opportunity to apply the academic approaches of social science to social work, and leads both to a professional qualification in social work and an academic award of MA (on completion of a dissertation). It is therefore suitable for those with a BA degree in the social sciences or in other disciplines (such as arts and humanities), which may also provide an appropriate foundation. In addition to academic study, students will also undertake two assessed Social Policy MA/Diploma FT PT practice placements and have the opportunity to specialise in a particular field of practice in their final year. Applications for this course are made via UCAS www.ucas.com (UCAS code: L502). Contacts: Kate Ward +44 (0)121 414 6467; [email protected] Wendy Banner +44 (0)121 414 5719; [email protected] Social Research (Social Policy) MA/Diploma FT PT This programme introduces you to the study of social policy and to the recent, current and future political, economic and demographic context of policy-making. It is particularly suitable if you have a first degree in another discipline and are seeking a move into the area of social policy. It is also suitable for international students with experience in social policy, welfare and care areas in their own country. The MA includes assessed modules (120 credits) and the completion of a 10,000-word dissertation (60 credits), while the Postgraduate Diploma includes assessed modules (120 credits). Contact: Ms Pat Wright +44 (0)121 414 5708; [email protected] FT This programme explores the social, economic and political effects of the new era of migration and consequent emerging superdiversity. It analyses the multiple variables displayed by different migrants in terms of age and gender profiles, as well as immigration status, and associated rights and entitlements. Taking an applied approach, the programme will help you to learn how to access data sources and undertake research in ways that can address the challenges of understanding the nature of superdiverse populations, the needs of superdiverse communities and how they might be met. Contact: Ms Pat Wright +44 (0)121 414 8029; [email protected] FT PT These programmes are recognised by the ESRC as a research
This programme has been designed primarily for international students who are government officers with work experience in social policy areas. It starts from an examination of UK social policy, with opportunities to examine the experience and challenges facing other countries, as well as studying UK social policy in depth. Students also have the opportunity to take a work-based placement within one or more public, private or third sector organisations in the West Midlands area. Contact: Ms Pat Wright +44 (0)121 414 8029; [email protected]
Within the public sector, there is an increasing emphasis on evidence-based policy making and on the critical review of policy making and its impacts. This programme will provide you with the skills to make a real difference in this area. It offers you a rigorous and systematic social research training, an opportunity to apply
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this to your particular area of policy (or practice) interest and the opportunity to study relevant aspects of policy and practice in more depth. This programme is recognised by the ESRC as a research training programme designed to provide participants with a sound background in overall research design and the opportunity to apply these to your particular areas of policy interest. The core elements of this programme are delivered by staff from across the College of Social Sciences, many of them engaged in cutting-edge research in their particular fields. The MA programme includes assessed core modules and short courses (120 credits) and the completion of a 10,000-word dissertation (60 credits), while the Postgraduate Diploma includes the assessed courses only (120 credits). Contact: Ms Pat Wright +44 (0)121 414 5708; [email protected]

Social Policy PhD/MA by Research Research areas include:

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Communities, families and justice Wealth, welfare and well-being CHASM Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management Health and social care Third Sector Migration, faith and ethnicity
For a full list of research interests of staff, including contact details, contact the Institute or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/ schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/staff
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT

The Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) has a wide range of research, teaching and consultancy activities directed towards increasing the effectiveness of health care services, both in the National Health Service (NHS) and internationally. We have a strong research record and our staff publish widely in both academic and healthcare-related journals. Distinctive features of HSMCs work and reputation have been its recognition of the interdependence between research, teaching and consultancy; its dual expertise on process and content when working with health and social services; and its emphasis on providing research-based policy analysis, development and teaching to the health and social care community. Facilities The HSMC library collection on non-clinical aspects of health care consists of around 10,000 books, reports, pamphlets, 200 current journal titles, and Department of Health Circulars from 1947 (those published from 1997 are available via the Department of Health website). We subscribe to around 100 journal titles, focused on health care policy and management

Applied Social Research SocScD FT PT This doctorate is designed for those who are involved in the practical aspects of social policy and practice in a wide range of settings including government, voluntary organisations, community-based projects, education, social care, health care, probation and user groups, as paid workers or volunteers. It is of interest to policy-makers, social workers, probation officers, nurses, occupational therapists, clergy, police and others. It aims to develop critical reflection on participants policy, practice and organisational contexts, applied social research skills, and an ability to carry out and apply original research. The programme comprises research training, a 40,000-word thesis demonstrating original work, and a critical reflection on the outcomes of the research. Contact: Dr Harriet Clarke +44 (0)121 414 8479; [email protected]
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in the UK and internationally. Current issues are on display at the library for reference, whilst back copies are shelved separately. Some titles are also available electronically. A separate section for e-journals is available from the e-journals link on our library website. The library also contains a collection of DVDs as well as holding online resources which can be accessed by students. Postgraduate study Research forms the foundation of HSMCs work and in our research we strive for the dual goals of rigour and relevance. This means that our research is conducted to high intellectual standards but is not ivory tower. Our current research interests include commissioning, leadership, health and social care partnerships and long term conditions. We offer two types of research degree: MPhil and PhD. Both may be taken either by full- or part-time study. Prospective applicants for research degrees in any aspect of health service management and health care policy are invited to apply, outlining their special interests. As part of their application, candidates will need to submit an outline proposal of their research topic. Contact: Kate Vos, Postgraduate Programmes Manager +44 (0)121 414 3174; [email protected] Detailed enquiries should be made to: Dr Tim Freeman, Research Students Co-ordinator +44 (0)121 414 3213; [email protected] Duration of programmes

Scholarships and studentships Please contact the Department directly or email [email protected] Fees and funding Contact the Department. Starting dates Programmes start in September 2013. Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/hsmc
Taught programmes
Health Care Policy and Management MSc This MSc provides both theoretical frameworks and practical tools that can be applied to health systems in the UK and overseas, designed for senior managers, clinicians and policy makers working in or with healthcare organisations, or with an interest in developing their careers in this direction. This programme is available with optional specialisms in:

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Commissioning Quality and Service Improvement
The Health Care Policy and Management programme consists of four core modules and you also study two further 20-credit modules chosen from a wide range offered within HSMC and the University. A 10,000-word dissertation on an agreed topic in the area of health care policy and management is required for the completion of this MSc. Contact: Kate Vos, Postgraduate Programmes Manager +44 (0)121 414 3174; [email protected]
PhD 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time MPhil 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time Diploma/Certificate 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
Entry requirements See General entry requirements on page 68 or contact the Department. English language requirements Standard English language requirements apply (see page 68). Leading Public Service Change and Organisational Development MSc For anyone involved in the delivery of public services, the drive for continuous improvement is the only constant. This is an intensive and innovative programme of developmental education and is FT PT
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designed to meet this challenge. The programme will provide you with knowledge and critical understanding of leading and managing public service change, equip you with the practical skills for intervening in groups, organisations and more complex systems, and will support your professional development to enhance your impact and effectiveness as an organisational development and change practitioner. It will also enable you to effectively lead and implement change within your own public services. The programme is jointly delivered by the University of Birmingham and the Tavistock Institute. Contact: Tracey Gray, Executive Programmes Manager +44 (0)121 414 3176; [email protected]
Public Service Commissioning MSc/Graduate Diploma/Certificate Taught in collaboration with the Institute of Local Government Studies (see page 226) The first course of its kind in the UK, this MSc is aimed at developing your understanding of the politics, principles, evidence and skills associated with public service commissioning and how these interact across organisational boundaries. It is designed for senior managers and policy-makers working in or with public commissioning organisations or with an interest in developing their careers in this direction. It is offered on a full-time (one year) or part-time (two year) basis. MSc participants study four core modules plus one sector-specific FT PT
Leadership for Health Services Improvement MSc This part-time programme responds to the contemporary political agenda by developing leadership skills within the context of improving health services. It explores the theory, principles and practice of leadership and service improvement in healthrelated organisations with exploration of key issues relating to the individual, the organisation and the client. It includes a focus on personal development and action learning. Contact: Kate Vos, Postgraduate Programmes Manager +44 (0)121 414 3174; [email protected] Managing Integration for Health and Wellbeing MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate Taught in collaboration with the Institute of Local Government Studies (see page 225) This programme is intended for practitioners and managers involved in the management and development of partnerships within health and social care agencies. The programme consists of four core modules and you also select two options from a range of modules offered by the HSMC and INLOGOV (or the University in consultation with the programme tutors). Contact: Kate Vos, Postgraduate Programmes Manager +44 (0)121 414 3174; [email protected]
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module from outside the participants own area of practice, plus any one other option module and a 10,000-word dissertation Diploma participants follow the same module choices as their MSc colleagues but are exempt from the dissertation element. Certificate participants study at least two of the core modules plus one further module of their choice. Contact: Sarah Smith +44 (0)121 414 8390; [email protected]

Health Services Management PhD/MPhil FT PT relating to health service policy and management, including:

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We offer the opportunity for research in a wide variety of topics Leadership and organisational development Patient experience and public involvement Partnerships, collaboration and integration Clinical and strategic commissioning Quality and innovation in service provision
For a complete list of research interests of staff with contact details, visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/hsmc Detailed enquiries should be made to: Contact: Ms Pat Wright +44 (0)121 414 5708; [email protected]
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University College Birmingham University College Birmingham is a higher education institution accredited by the University, delivering programmes that lead to the award of University of Birmingham postgraduate qualifications in the fields of:
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BIRMINGHAM IS AT THE HEART OF THE UKS ROAD AND RAIL NETWORK, AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY AND BEYOND. THE UNIVERSITYS MAIN CAMPUS IS A MAJOR LANDMARK IN BIRMINGHAM.
The University is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and has a Sustainable Travel Plan containing a series of initiatives to encourage all members of the University community to walk, cycle, car share or use public transport to travel where possible. For information on the travel options available to you please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions By road Birminghams central location makes it easy to get here by car. Simply pop our postcode B15 2TT into your sat nav or route planner for step-by-step directions. By rail We are the only mainland UK university to have its own railway station. Most cross-country services arrive at Birmingham New Street station in the city centre. Up to six trains an hour depart for the University on the cross-city line (final destination Longbridge or Redditch). The centre of the main campus is a five-minute walk from University station. By coach There are frequent express coach services to Birmingham from Londons Heathrow and Gatwick airports and many UK cities. The long-distance coach station is in Digbeth in the city centre. By bus There are frequent services from the city centre to the Universitys Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses. You can find bus timetables and departure point information at www.travelwm.co.uk By taxi There are taxi ranks at Birmingham New Street station and throughout the city centre. The journey to the University takes about ten minutes.
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By air Birmingham Airport has direct flights from locations in the UK, as well as from the USA, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. The journey by taxi from the airport to the University takes approximately half an hour. A free airrail link runs from the airport to Birmingham International railway station every two minutes and connects with frequent services to Birmingham New Street station. If you are arriving at a London airport, there is a frequent train service from London Euston railway station to Birmingham New Street station.
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Centro Tel: +44 (0)121 200 2787 www.centro.org.uk Birmingham Tourism Centre Tel: +44 (0)870 225 0127 www.visitbirmingham.com Birmingham International Airport Tel: +44 (0)8707 335511 www.bhx.co.uk Directions to other University locations The School of Dentistry is located in Birmingham city centre. For directions on how to get there by car, enter the postcode B4 6NN into your chosen route planner or sat nav. There are also a number of University locations away from the city. For directions to Stratford-upon-Avon (the Shakespeare Institute) and Ironbridge (the Ironbridge Institute) go to www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions The Priestly Centre is at Coniston in the Lake District please refer to our website at www.sport.bham.ac.uk/raymondpriestley/ location.shtml
Heathrow Airport, take the Heathrow Express train
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station and then the Underground or a taxi to Euston. Further information UK Railways on the Net Tel: +44 (0)845 748 4950 www.rail.co.uk National Express (coach) Tel: +44 (0)871 781 8178 www.nationalexpress.com/coach National Express West Midlands (bus/metro) Tel: +44 (0)871 200 2233 www.nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands
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University locations A School of Dentistry and Childrens Hospital NHS Trust B The Beeches C Hunter Court D The Vale E Conference Park F Edgbaston campus G Medical School H Jarratt Hall I Selly Oak campus J Pritchatts Park
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The Selly Oak campus

THE SELLY OAK CAMPUS IS 15 MINUTES FROM BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE AND ONLY FIVE MINUTES AWAY BY CAR FROM THE EDGBASTON CAMPUS, ON AN 80-ACRE GARDEN SITE NEAR THE VILLAGE OF BOURNVILLE. IT IS HOME TO THE ORCHARD LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE AND BBC DRAMA VILLAGE.
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THE EDGBASTON CAMPUS IS A SELF-CONTAINED SITE DIVIDED INTO FIVE AREAS. HERE WE PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOULL FIND IN EACH FOR MORE DETAILED MAPS GO ONLINE TO www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions
Red Zone Central academic area, includes facilities for many of our departments including Law, Education, Earth Sciences, Physics and Mathematics; also houses the Main Library, shops, banks and the Munrow Sports Centre Green Zone Blue Zone Home to the Medical School and associated research centres Orange Zone Student support services including the Guild of Students (Students Union) and Chaplaincy Metallurgy and materials laboratories, electronic engineering and the Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity can be found here; also conference facilities and our botanic garden Yellow Zone Facilities include Civil and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and some Health disciplines
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The small print essential information for all students

THE FOLLOWING SECTION COVERS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING IMPORTANT TERMS, CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT THE UNIVERSITY WILL APPLY AND RELY UPON IN ITS FUTURE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. THE UNIVERSITY THEREFORE CONSIDERS IT ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THEM CAREFULLY.
The following documentation and legislation provides a framework through which the University and its students work together to create a positive environment for learning and academic achievement:
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Application and admission to the University: information and requirements It is essential that you provide accurate and complete information in your application form. If you fail to do so the University can withdraw the offer of a place and insist that you leave. See also www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/apply Criminal convictions When you apply to the University, you must disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Some programmes will require the disclosure of all convictions, spent or unspent. The University will consider whether such convictions are compatible with membership and a place on a particular programme. If your situation changes after the offer of a place please notify the Admissions Tutor for your programme, or if you have already enrolled, the Programme Director. Disabilities If you have study support needs related to a disability, including dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, mental health conditions, or other health conditions, the University will seek to support you whenever possible. If you have not yet disclosed that disability, we would
encourage you to do so at the earliest opportunity to assist us in putting in place the appropriate support in good time. We would normally document the support to be provided in an agreed statement. Even if you have already disclosed a disability, please make sure you contact the Disability and Learning Support Service before you accept any offer of a place, in order to establish what support is available and the information we need to ensure this can be arranged. You should be aware that if you choose not to disclose your disability, or to limit that disclosure, while we will do our best to help you, you may not be able to access the full range of support available. The Disability and Learning Support Team can be contacted by telephone on 0121 414 5130 or by email at disability@bham. ac.uk. Further information is also available at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ disability Programme entry requirements The programme requirements for admission are set out in the relevant section of the prospectus. Please consider these carefully to ensure you are eligible for your chosen subject.
Undergraduate and offer letter Universitys Royal Charter,
Postgraduate Prospectuses
statutes, ordinances and regulations, etc; together called the University Legislation
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of practice and related
information on admission to the University of Birmingham

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guidelines requirements documentation
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This documentation establishes the basis of an agreement between the University and its students as to the rights, roles and responsibilities of both parties. Admission to the University is subject to the requirement that the applicant will comply with the Universitys registration procedure and will duly observe this documentation. The documentation (except for the Prospectus, offer letter and registration documentation) is available on the Universitys website at www.as.bham.ac.uk/legislation/ regulations.shtml
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Health requirements The University and bodies such as the General Medical Council and the Department for Education require applicants for certain programmes to provide information regarding their physical health. Applicants may also be required to undergo a health check and to provide evidence of immunisation against certain diseases. The offer of a place is conditional on such requirements being met. Blood-borne viruses The regulations on the screening and admissions to medical schools of students with blood-borne viruses, and other regulations, are subject to change from time to time and you are advised to consult the relevant University college website for up-to-date information. Fees and payment It is your responsibility to make sure your tuition fees and all other expenses relating to your programme are paid in a timely manner. The tuition fee will be stated in your offer pack. The fee quoted is revised each academic year. When you register online, you will be required to indicate how your fees will be paid. If you are paying the fee yourself, the University will require either full payment or an application to make payment using the University direct debit scheme. As a member of the University you will be bound by the Universitys regulations on the payment of fees. Failure to make payment in accordance with the regulations will ultimately result in exclusion from the University. The
regulations are set out on the Universitys website at www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/payments If you are a sponsored student and your sponsor fails to pay your tuition fees, you will become responsible for payment. Your offer letter will indicate whether you will be considered as home/EU or overseas for fees purposes. If you feel this classification to be incorrect it is your responsibility to contact the Admissions Office. Unless stated otherwise, the programme and course fees do not include any charges for residential accommodation, examination resits, extensions to the designated period of study, travelling expenses, or other miscellaneous expenses which may be related to your programme of study.
Financial hardship In addition to the scholarship schemes, the University is able to provide financial assistance to students who suffer financial hardship during their studies. In particular, the Access to Learning Fund can be used to make a means-tested, non-repayable grant to part-time or full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students who have been resident in the UK throughout the three years prior to the start of their course. Further details of this and other awards are available from the Student Funding Office at www.as.bham. ac.uk/study/support/finance or the Department for Education www.direct. gov.uk/en/educationandlearning/ index.htm Registration and University membership: information and requirements General guidance and regulations
If you would like the University to be able to discuss your fee account with a third party, we will require you to complete a Disclosure to a Third Party form in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. This form can be found at www.payments.bham.ac.uk Scholarships Information on sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found at www.as.bham.ac.uk/study/support/ finance/pgstudents
All members of the University (which includes Registered Students) are required to comply with the following: n H ealth and safety guidance
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of practice on use scheme and
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harassment guidance protection policy interest disclosure policy on car parking on

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Data protection and disclosure of personal information The application procedure, registration and your academic progress will provide the University with a range of information about you. It will use this to support you on your programme and for the administration and management of the University, including statistical analysis. Some information may be disclosed outside the University, either at your request or in your interest. The information is collected from a number of sources including your application, registration forms and references, and from carrying out Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) or health checks (if necessary). We may disclose information relating to your academic progress to your sponsor (if you have one). Medical information disclosed to the Universitys Medical Officer or the Student Support and Development will be treated as confidential and disclosed only in accordance with their normal procedures. Information arising from Criminal Records Bureau checks will be used only in accordance with the CRBs code of practice (see www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk). We will also ask for emergency contact details and by providing them, you confirm that these individuals have consented to the processing of their personal data by the University. All information will be kept for a reasonable period in accordance with legal requirements and for administration purposes.
Further information can be found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/ data-protection Programmes, courses and modules The University will make all reasonable efforts to deliver your programme as described in the Universitys offer letter. However, the University may have to vary the method of delivery of your programme, and in some cases the syllabus may be altered or updated, or your supervisor changed. When an agreed supervisor becomes unavailable, for example, through leaving the Universitys employment, the University will endeavour to find a suitable replacement or make alternative arrangements. In extreme circumstances the University may have to discontinue your programme or amalgamate modules. The modules described in this prospectus are provided as an illustration and may be subject to change. In the unlikely event that the University discontinues your programme or changes it significantly we will tell you at the earliest possible opportunity. Under such circumstances you may wish to withdraw your application; if you do so, the University will assist you in finding an alternative programme either at Birmingham or at another UK university.
Conduct Students are required to attend such lectures, tutorials, examinations and other activities as form part of their programme. This includes the requirement to submit theses, dissertations and coursework on time. Students must also be aware of and observe the Universitys discipline regulations and codes of conduct (which include the Universitys right to suspend or exclude a student in exceptional circumstances on disciplinary grounds), which can be seen at www.as.bham. ac.uk/legislation/codesofpractice.shtml You may also be subject to the Universitys regulations on Fitness to Practise, and, if so, additional information will be included with the offer letter. Diversity and equality The University prides itself on being a diverse community within a diverse city. Our commitment to equality and diversity and the elimination of discrimination is embodied in the Universitys Charter and our aim is to ensure that the University remains an inclusive environment where equality of opportunity and tolerance for all are fostered and promoted. Termination
Deposits We reserve the right to charge a deposit for some programmes. Full details will be included in our offer letter where appropriate.
Subject to the completion of any internal appeals procedures, you may be asked to leave the University if:
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academic performance is taken against you in accordance
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fail to pay your fees in accordance
Generally the procedure is the same for both students and members of staff. The University claims ownership of the intellectual property, and if it is exploited, it passes a substantial benefit from the net profits back to the student or staff member. However, if you have any questions or concerns regarding these provisions please discuss them with your supervisor or Head of School. Accommodation If you apply to the University to reside in University accommodation this is dependent on you continuing to study at the University. There are separate terms and conditions which apply to your occupation of University accommodation and further details of these are available from Housing Services at www.birmingham.ac.uk/accommodation Religious observance Whilst the University promotes an egalitarian learning community, applicants and students should be aware that:
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General Medical Council and
with the Universitys regulations on payment of fees

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the British Dental Association stipulate that the wearing of gloves and/or burkas is not permitted in the clinical setting. Medical students are required to sign a code of practice in which they agree to show their faces at all times, and must be prepared to examine and touch patients of both sexes. See www.birmingham.ac.uk/ students/support General matters The agreement is between the University and the student and only these two parties can enforce the agreement between them. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply. The agreement between the student and the University is governed by English law. Further information can be found on our website www.birmingham.ac.uk If you have any questions please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor for your school. Further information This prospectus was published in September 2012 and refers to entry from September 2013 to July 2014. The University of Birmingham reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw programmes or raise fees at any time before or after an applicants admission. If you have any complaints regarding the accuracy or fairness of this prospectus, they should be addressed to the Director of Communications and Marketing, who will investigate the matter and reply, in writing, within 21 days of receiving the letter.
are expelled or dismissed from
any other organisation which you are required to attend or be a member of as part of your programme
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reasonable opinion of the
University, you have failed to provide the University with all relevant information, or have supplied false or misleading information, relating to your application for your programme
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a result of your actions the
University is unable to find a suitable placement which is required to complete your programme Depending on the circumstances the University may also be entitled to take legal action against you (for example to recover an outstanding debt). Provided the action taken to terminate the agreement is in accordance with the Universitys procedures, the University will not be liable for any loss or damage which you may suffer as a result. Neither the student nor the University shall be liable to each other for any failure or delay in performing obligations, if the failure or delay is due to any cause beyond that partys reasonable control, for example fire, flood or industrial dispute. Intellectual property You are subject to the University regulations regarding exploitable new inventions and intellectual property arising whilst you are a student of the University. The regulations are available through the Universitys website intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/registry/ legislation/regulations.aspx
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routinely schedule activities, including examinations, on Fridays and Saturdays. Where this may conflict with the observance of religious days for some students, the University will endeavour to make alternative arrangements where reasonably possible. Therefore students are advised to inform the relevant school and/or the Examinations Office in writing of such issues as soon as possible.
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Index of research degrees and taught programmes

THIS INDEX PROVIDES YOU WITH A LIST OF THE SUBJECT AREAS AND DISCIPLINES IN WHICH DEGREES AND PROGRAMMES ARE ON OFFER AT BIRMINGHAM.
We would encourage you to visit our online prospectus which will provide a better indication of the breadth of research activity currently available at Birmingham and the large range of taught programmes, including continuing professional development and distance learning courses. For a complete listing of all degrees and programmes, follow the links from: www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ courses/postgraduate Applied and Petroleum Micropalaeontolgy Applied Corpus Linguistics Applied Educational and Child Psychology Applied Linguistics Applied Linguistics, English Language and Applied Mathematics Applied Social Research Applied Social Studies Archaeological Practice Archaeology Archaeology and Antiquity Archaeology, Professional 89 138 239 236239 80 79 7681 79, 80 107 143145 158 215, 217 218 87, 89, 218 155 87 British First World War Studies British Politics and the State British Second World War Studies Business Business Administration Byzantine Studies 95 233 95 206 77, 78, 80 203211
Applied Meteorology and Climatology 153
Cancer Sciences Caribbean Literature Chemical Biology and Biomedical Imaging
174177 100 125 122 123 124125 125 184 218 115, 117 126128 127 77 160 179 176 190 161, 163 162 161 161 162 77, 80, 81 121123
Chemical Engineering, Advanced Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Science Chemistry Child Health, Paediatrics and Children with Visual Impairment ChristianMuslim Relations Christianity, History of Civil Engineering Chemistry for Biomedical Imaging
Art, History of Astronomy 206, 210 122 130 186 Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution Autism (Adults)/ Autism (Children)
Accounting and Finance Advanced Computer Science
Advanced Chemical Engineering Advanced General Dental Practice Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Advancing Practice African Studies Aid Management Air Pollution Management and Control Air Power History Theory and Practice American and Canadian Studies Analytical Genomics Anatomy, Functional and Clinical Ancient History Antiquity
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167, 189 167, 189 99100 228 122, 157 94,98 8284 150 197 77 77, 81
Civil Engineering and Management Classics 217 122 73, 113 142, 187 192 180 148151 161 160 160 Classical Archaeology Clinical Criminology Clinical Neuropsychiatry Clinical Oncology Clinical Primary and Community Care Clinical Psychology Cognition and Computational Neuroscience Cognition and Neuroscience Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Cognitive Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation
Bilingualism in Education Biochemical Engineering Bioethics, Health and Law Biomaterials Biomedical Ethics Biomedical Research In Vivo Biosciences Brain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience Brain Injury Case Management Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Biology, Molecular and Cellular 150, 198
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Commercial Law Communications Engineering and Networks/with Industrial Studies Composition, Musical Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics Computer Science Computer Science, Advanced Computer Security Construction Management Contemporary German Studies Contemporary History Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Corpus Linguistics Creative Writing Criminal Law Criminological Psychology Critical Discourse, Culture and Communication Cultural Archaeology Cultural Heritage of Shakespeares England Cultural Inquiry Culture, Religion and Culture and Communication, Italian Studies Cuneiform and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
73, 74 133 109 162 129131 130 130 127 224 95 222 87 87, 90 73, 75 161 87 79 95 105 116 102 80
Ethics and Politics and International Law 97 96 155156 222223 137, 211 207, 211 207, 211 207 212220 91 219 215 218 219 77, 80 134 134 132135 134 European Archaeology European Research European Studies Executive Management Development Programmes Executive MBA Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) Exercise and Sport Sciences 167, 190 166, 167 226 205 74, 113 77 234 232
Early Modern History Early Modern Studies, Renaissance, Reformation and Earth Sciences East European Studies Econometrics Economic Policy Economics Economics, Development Education Education, Shakespeare and Education and Learning Education for Health Professionals Educational Psychology Educational Studies Egyptology Electromagnetic Sensor Networks/ with Industrial Studies with Industrial Studies Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering Embedded Systems/with Industrial Studies Engineered Materials for High Performance Applications in Aerospace and Related Technologies Engineering Management Engineering, Sustainability and Resilience Electronic and Computer Engineering/
Evangelical and Charismatic Studies 115
Conflict, Security and Development 229
Film Studies Film and Television: Research and Production Finance, Mathematical First World War Studies, British Food Safety, Hygiene and Management Foreign Policy, US Forensic Mental Health Studies Forensic Psychology Practice Formulation Engineering French Studies
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Financial Engineering (Mathematics) 137
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Functional and Clinical Anatomy
Dental Practice, Advanced General Dentistry Dentistry (Biomaterials) Dentistry (Primary Dental Care) Dentistry (Tissue Injury and Repair) Development Economics Development Management Development, Social and Applied Psychology Digital Entrepreneurship Directing and Dramaturgy Drama and Theatre Arts Drama and Theatre Studies Dramaturgy, Directing and
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English English as a Foreign/ Second Language English Language and Applied Linguistics English Literature Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Environmental Archaeology Environmental Health Environmental Health and Risk Management Environmental Science and Risk Management Ethics, Biomedical Ethics, Global
Gender Studies General Dental Practice, Advanced Genomics, Analytical Geography and Environmental Sciences Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering and Management German Studies Global Economic Governance Global Ethics Global MBA Globalisation and Governance Golf Coaching Global Banking and Finance MBA
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sustainability Sustainability is not just about the environment. A strategy has to encompass people and finance elements as well. The University has grasped the opportunities offered by an institution-wide approach to sustainable development through our five-year Sustainability Strategy initiated in 2003. We have already made significant savings on energy and water usage. A waste management contract for the disposal of general waste optimises our use of recycling. The University has acquired Fairtrade status; one of the first universities to do so and our postgraduate students are working on waste minimisation projects with businesses and others. Our students help us to build the values and current best practice of sustainable development into all University systems, policies and practices. Our commitment to sustainability extends to the materials we use for our publications. This prospectus is printed on paper manufactured from 100% recycled fibres (post-consumer waste). The selected waste is cleaned but is not re-bleached. The mill has an environmental management system in place and paper is produced in accordance with European environmental legislation.
Note for applicants This prospectus was published in September 2012 and refers to entry from September 2013 to July 2014. The University reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw programmes or raise fees at any time before or after an applicants admission. If you have any complaints regarding the fairness or accuracy of this prospectus, they should be addressed to the Director of Communications and Marketing, who will investigate the matter and reply, in writing, within 21 days of receiving the letter. All internal web addresses have been checked and verified. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.birmingham.ac.uk Acknowledgements Designed and produced by External Relations, University of Birmingham Photography: David Green/Molyneux Associates Print: Belmont Press University of Birmingham, September 2012 Many thanks to all the students, staff, alumni and friends of the University who have contributed to this publication.
The University is an exempt charity under Schedule 2 of the Charities Act 1993. An exempt charity enjoys all the tax exemptions and other benefits of a charity, but is exempt from certain requirements, including the need to register with the Charity Commission. The University preserves its exempt status under the Charities Act 2006. As it is not on the Register of Charities, the University does not have a charity registration number, and, although it is a corporate body, the University is not a limited company therefore it is not registered at Companies House. It does have a tax-exempt Inland Revenue charities reference number (X7237).
Founded in 1900, Birmingham grew out of the radical vision of its first Chancellor, Joseph Chamberlain, and was Englands first civic university where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. From the embryonic beginnings of our Medical School in 1825, Birmingham has maintained the spirit of innovation of our founder and remains a university with a passion for original thought.
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Governance, State-building and Development Graduate Entry Medical Course MBChB Greek Archaeology 172 80 229
Leadership and Management for Social Work 196199 198 215, 217 123 213214 209 208 74 227231 207 74 74, 113 208 207 Leadership for Health Services Improvement Leading Public Service Change and Organisational Development 240 Learning and Learning Contexts Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, Special Applications of Literary Linguistics Literature and Film Literature and Modernity Literature, Culture and Modernity: Victorian and Modernist Literature, Caribbean Literature, English LLB for Graduates LLM (General) Local and Regional Economic Development Local Government Studies Local Policy and Politics 208 224227 225 Local Government and Public Policy 227 229, 232 232233 234 231234 215 116 206 115, 116 102,104 102 88 100 88 74 74 219 87, 89 88 88 83 89 87, 89, 218 241 237
Immunity and Infection Inclusion and Special Educational Needs Industrial Project Management Initial teacher education Integrated Study (Business 218 73, 113 190, 192 192 239241 168, 190 191 78 78 103 78 9498 107 95, 97, 115, 116, 117 193 95 95 97 95, 97 97 97 97 96 and Management) International Business International Commercial Law International Development International Economics International Law: Crime, Justice and Human Rights International Law, Ethics and Politics International Marketing
Immunology and Immunotherapy
Hearing Impairment, Teachers of Children with Health, Bioethics and Law Health Economics Health Research Health Services Management Health Studies Health Technology Assessment (Public Health) Heritage and Identity Heritage Management Hispanic Studies Historic Environment Conservation History History of Art History of Christianity History of Medicine History of Warfare History, Contemporary History, Early Modern History, Medieval History, Modern History, Modern European History, Twentieth Century British History, West Midlands Human and Environmental Health Impacts of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (HEINN) Human Computer Interaction Human Resource Management Human Resources and Development Management Human Rights and Human Values Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Applications Hydrogeology 123 156 228 113 158 130 208 Health and Happiness, Philosophy of 112 Health Care Policy and Management 240 Health Economics and Health Policy 190
International Accounting and Finance 206
International Money and Banking International Political Economy and Development International Relations International Relations Theory International Studies Inter-religious Relations Investments Islamic Studies Italian Studies Italian Studies: Culture and Communication International Studies in Education
Management Management Mathematics
208, 211 138 215 225, 241 208209, 211 209 225, 229 142 137, 207 136138 137
Management of Special Education in Developing Countries Managing Integration for Health and Wellbeing Marketing Marketing Communications Masters in Public
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Law
Landscape Archaeology Landscape Archaeology, GIS and Virtual Environments Language and Linguistics, Philosophy of Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Health and Bioethics and Law, International Commercial Leadership and Management for Social Care
79 79 112 7275 73, 74 73, 75 73, 113 74
Administration (MPA) Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies Mathematical Finance Mathematics Mathematics and Computing in Biology and Medicine Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Econometrics (MORSE) MBA Mechanical Engineering Medicine
137 204206 139140 180
Leaders and Leadership in Education 219 237
Index of research degrees and taught programmes 259
Medicine Graduate Entry Course MBChB Medieval History Medieval Studies Medieval Studies (Medieval Archaeology) Medieval Studies (Medieval History) Metallurgy and Materials Military History Mind and Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Modern East Mediterranean History Modern European History Modern Greek Studies Modern History Modern Languages Modernity, Literature and Molecular and Cellular Biology Molecular Biotechnology Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology Money, Banking and Finance Multidisciplinary Optimisation Multisensory Impairment (Deafblindness) Music Music Performance Practice Musical Composition Musicology 217 108110 110 109 109 112 81 97 81 97 101104 89 150 149 150 207 130, 137 79 95 172 95, 97 78, 79, 88, 89, 95
Project Management, Industrial Psychiatry Psychology Public Administration and Development Public and Environmental Health Sciences Public Economic Management and Finance Public Health Public Health (Health 112 112 112, 113 112 166 120 179 143145 145 185 167, 189, 191 86 237, 238 233 231234 234 74, 113 117 193 Technology Assessment) Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Public Management Public Service Pure Mathematics
123 184 159163 230 158 228 191, 194 191 194 226 206 138
Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies 116 PGCE programmes (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Enterprise Pharmacy Philosophy Philosophy of Language and Linguistics Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science Philosophy of Religion Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy Physical Sciences of Imaging in the Biomedical Sciences Physicians Assistant (Anaesthesia) Physics and Astronomy Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors Physiology Physiotherapy Playwriting Studies Policy into Practice Political Science Political Science and International Studies Political Theory Politics, Ethics and Philosophy of Religion and Ethics 213214 184 179 180, 184 111114
Medieval Studies (Byzantine Studies) 78
Medieval Studies (Medieval Literature) 88 141142 96
Philosophy of Health and Happiness 112
Public Service Commissioning 226, 241
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Quaker Studies 116
Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering/ with Industrial Studies Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning Railway Systems Engineering and Integration Railway Systems Integration Renaissance, Reformation and Early Modern Studies Religion, Theology and Religion and Culture Religion and Ethics, Philosophy of Research in Human Geography Resilience and Urban Living Road Management and Engineering Robotics Roman History and Archaeology Russian and East European Studies 222224 104 Russian Studies 128 130 77 96 114117 116 112 153 153 127 128 145 134
Natural Computation New Migration and Social Policy Neurophysiology Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management
131 238 185 156
International Law and Practical Theology Primary Care Clinical Sciences Primary Education,
Poverty, Inequality and Development 229
Primary Education, PGCE see below Postgraduate Diploma Professional Archaeology 214 79 215, 216 243 140
Professional and Applied Archaeology 80 193 190 140 81 Professional Studies/Professional Studies (SENCO) Programmes in collaboration with other organisations Project Management (mechanical engineering)
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Occupational Health Operations Management Ottoman Studies
Strategic Marketing and Consulting Strategy and Procurement 216 Management Systemic Therapy
209
Strategic Studies in the Age of Terror 233 206 244
School Improvement and Educational Leadership Science of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment 158, 192 95 Second World War Studies, British Secondary Education (QTS), Postgraduate Diploma Security, Computer Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties Shakespeare and Creativity Shakespeare and Education Shakespeare and Theatre Shakespeare Studies Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cultural History of Renaissance England Shakespeares England, Cultural Heritage of Sikh Studies Social and Political Theory Social Policy Social Research 95 117 234, 235 238, 239 96, 99, 202, 235, 238 99 96 238 238 235 238 217 234236 88 217 92, 96 217 91, 92 91 92 92, 93 214 130 Science and Engineering of Materials 142
Secondary Education, PGCE see below
Teachers of Children with Hearing Impairment Language (TEFL/TESL) Television [and Film]: Research and Production Terrorism and Political Violence Theatre, Shakespeare and Theatre Studies, Drama and Theology Theology and Religion Toxicology Transatlantic Studies Translation Studies Biomedical Technologies Twentieth Century British History Tissue Injury and Repair (Dentistry) 83 233 92 85, 86 117 114117 187 149 83 89 176 97 218 88, 216 Teaching English as a Foreign/Second
Translational Medicine: Interdisciplinary
Social Research (African Studies) Social Research (Economic and Social History) Social Research (Social Policy) Social Research (Social Work and Professional Practice) Social Research (Sociology) Social Work Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Sociology Special Applications of Linguistics Speech and Language Difficulties Sport and Exercise Sciences Sport Pedagogy, Physical Education and Sport Policy and Management Sport Sciences, Exercise and Sports Coaching Statistics
Urban and Regional Planning Urban and Regional Studies Urban Development Urban Regeneration and Renewal Urology US Foreign Policy
153 154 229 154 176 83
Visual Impairment
218
164169 166 166 166, 167 166 138
Water Resources Technology and Management West African Studies West Midlands History Writing, Creative 128 99100 96 87, 90
General index 261
General index
Access to Learning Fund (ALF) Accommodation Accommodation for international students Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Active lifestyle Advice and Representation Centre (ARC) Advice before you arrive (for international students) Alumni Application process Bespoke programmes Bringing your family to the UK Career and business skills Careers and Employability Centre Campus life Childcare facilities Combined research and taught programmes Continuing professional development Conversion courses Counselling and guidance Development and Alumni Relations Office Disability issues Distance education (see distance learning) Distance learning Doctoral research study options Earning while you learn Edgbaston campus map E-learning English Language requirements 18 18 15 65 250 24 68 46 40 1819 18 3841 1617 36, 46 5051 38 44 46 6669 18 44 3637 35, 38 60 69 58 65 5961 Entry requirements for international students Faith and worship Fees Graduate School Graduate teaching assistantships Groups and societies Guild of Students How to find us Immigration advice International Students Advisory Service (ISAS) Learning at Birmingham Learning resources Loans and funds Making your application Maps Mental wellbeing Part-time employment Planning your career Postgraduate open day Pritchatts Park Village accommodation Private sector accommodation Research councils Research degrees Research excellence Research in action Research proposals Research supervisors, finding Selly Oak campus map Short open courses Sources of finance Sport Statutory funding Student Mentor Scheme 59 61 64 15 2627 2829 67 66 249 18 6465 5658 64 35, 65 41, 4445 2021 2223 6465 6669 245251 38 65 3637 262 68 38 6263 3233 65 34 3435 245 44 Students with disabilities Students union Study options Support Support for international students Supporting your faith Taught programme options Terms and conditions The city of Birmingham The Job Zone Tuition fees University scholarships Universitas 21 Vice-Chancellors Welcome Visiting the University When to apply Why come to Birmingham Your offer 40 3435 1419 3841 41 38 14 252255 5253 65 6263 65 42 45 262 66 1013 69
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Visit the University
A PROSPECTUS CAN ONLY TELL YOU SO MUCH. THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT WHAT BIRMINGHAM CAN OFFER YOU AS A POSTGRADUATE STUDENT IS TO COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.
Postgraduate Open Day Tuesday 20 November 2012

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Midlands Postgraduate Study Fair Wednesday 20 February 2013 The University works with TARGETcourses to offer the Midlands Postgraduate Study Fair, giving you an opportunity to explore the wide range of taught and research options available in the UK. The Fair is an excellent forum for students to talk to representatives from over 60 institutions along with the opportunity to attend a series of free seminars on various aspects of postgraduate study. Other opportunities to visit If you are unable to attend the Postgraduate Open Day, we organise guided tours of the campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year. Advance booking is essential for these visits please contact the Student Recruitment and Outreach Office on +44 (0)121 414 3374; [email protected] If you cant make one of our scheduled tours you are welcome on to campus at any time to have a look around. You will find directions to the University on pages 246248 or at www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions Alternatively, you can get a taste of Birmingham online by visiting our virtual tour at www.virtualtour.bham.ac.uk
more about our postgraduate
study and research opportunities information on hundreds of with current students, course scholarship and funding opportunities
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directors and admissions staff the Careers Advice Lounge, offering expert advice through a programme campus tours one-to-one careers guidance sessions of presentations, seminars and workshops
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The Open Day is ideal for final-year students at all UK universities thinking about further study and also for recent and experienced graduates looking to add to their skills and qualifications. Register to attend now at www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgopenday
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AN INSPIRATIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AT A LEADING GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

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