University of Huddersfield 2016/17 Postgraduate Prospectus

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P O S T G R A D U A T E S T U D Y 2 0 1 6 / 1 7

GREAT TEACHING AND LEARNING

NATIONAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS

FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS

TO MARK

UK’S LEADING UNIVERSITY

FOR THE RECEIPT OF

BRITAIN’S BEST LECTURERS

UK’S ONLY UNIVERSITY WHERE

OF PERMANENT TEACHING STAFF ARE100%

FELLOWS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY

PTES 2014

STUDENTSATISFACTION

OVERALL POSTGRADUATEOUR

86%

IS

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

WE’RE ADYNAMIC INSTITUTION

x4 x4THAT HAS QUADRUPLED OUR RESEARCH INCOME

AND ITS

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHERS

IN 7 YEARS

We have world-leading applied research groups in…

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

ARTS AND HUMANITIESSOCIAL SCIENCES

ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

REF

GREAT FUTURE

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATING

AND/OR

OF OUR

GO ON TO WORK

FURTHER STUDY

94%

£27,700STARTING SALARY IS

OUR AVERAGE ANNUAL

POSTGRADUATE

PROFESSIONALMANAGERIAL ROLES

OR

8 in 10OF OUR POSTGRADUATES

DLHE 2013/14

GO ON TO WORK IN

DLHE 2013/14

DLHE 2013/14

Sources: DLHE – Destination of Leavers of Higher Education, PTES – Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, REF – Research Excellence Framework. Updated May 2015.

AWARD WINNING

Come along to our Study Fairs on:

Tuesday 24 November 2015Thursday 10 March 2016

We hold daytime and evening sessions so you can attend at a time that suits you.

Daytime: 11am - 2pmEvening: 4pm - 6pm

Visit www.hud.ac.uk/study-fairs to book your place.

STUDY FAIRSPOSTGRADUATE

ContentsPostgraduate study 2016/17 entry

10 Dr Lauri Koskela School of Art, Design

and Architecture16 Dr Patrick McHugh School of Applied Sciences 22 Gill Kirkman School of Human and

Health Sciences28 Marina Papalexi The Business School44 Professor Cornel Sandvoss School of Music, Humanities

and Media 48 Professor Janet Fink School of Education and

Professional Development 54 Professor Joan Lu School of Computing

and Engineering

Meet our staff

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02 Welcome From Professor Bob Cryan,

Vice-Chancellor. 02 Using this prospectus Howtofindallthe

information youneed.03 Study Fairs

Comealongandmeetourstaff and students.

04 An award-winning University Read about the accolades that we’ve been awarded in recent years.

06 Our courses and subject areas Weofferarangeoftaughtand

research-based subject areas for you to study.

12 Types of study Which route is right for you?18 Teaching excellence Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor,

Professor Tim Thornton, explains whyourstaff areatthecuttingedge.

24 Research at Huddersfield How to gain a world-class

postgraduate experience – Professor Andrew Ball, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, reveals all.

30 The Enterprising University We speak to Professor Liz

Towns-Andrews, Director of Research and Enterprise, about her Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion.

32 Genuine Student Info Advice about balancing study

as a part-time student, deciding which degree route to choose and changing career direction – written by students, for students.

46 Business partnerships Our strong links with industry

ensure your research is geared towards the demands of the working world.

50 Academic support Halina Harvey, Academic Skills

Tutor, discusses the support available for postgraduate students.

56 Enriching your professional identity Head of our Careers and

Employability Service, Stephen Boyd explains the award-winning work of his team.

58 Being mindful David Keegan, Mental Health and

Wellbeing Co-ordinator, outlines therangeofservicesonoffer.

60 Fees and financial support Find out how to fund your

postgraduate degree with Jonathan Croall, Head of Student Finance.

64 Your Library Dr Antony Osborne, Academic

Librarian, and Martin Gill, Research Librarian, help you get the most from our award-winning library.

68 The Graduate School Dionne Coburn, Programme

Manager within Research and Enterprise, gives the lowdown on the Graduate School and thesupportofferedtoourpostgraduate community.

70 Investment in our campus, investment in you

We showcase our state-of-the-art buildings and multi-million pound investment in our campus.

72 Student Central With access to the Library,

support services, The Students’ Union, food and drink outlets and our sports centre – our newest building really does have everything you need under one roof.

74 The Students’ Union JoshElderfield,President

ofHuddersfieldStudents’Union, outlines the opportunities available.

76 Accommodation DIGS Student, our recommended

accommodation provider, gives you the grand tour.

78 Around Huddersfield Find out what it’s like to live and

studyinHuddersfield–includingadvice from Lonely Planet.

80 Entry requirements and applications

81 Important information The legal bit.82 The Alumni Society Find out how you can join our

alumni community.84 Useful contacts

GENUINE STUDENT INFO

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Using this prospectus

“As a former postgraduate student of the University I amdeeplyproudofHuddersfieldandtheexcellenceof our academic community.

“If you decide to join us for your postgraduate studies you’ll join a lively, diverse group of students. The thing they have in common is that they know that studying forextraqualificationswillstandthemingood steadfor their careers.

“Huddersfieldofferspostgraduateswhocometostudyhereabeautiful,modern campus in which we are continually investing. As a University we are dedicatedtoraisingourresearchprofilewhilstmaintainingourexcellencein all aspects of teaching and learning. That’s a formula which makes for a great environment.

“I do hope you will join us, and look forward to welcoming you to the UniversityofHuddersfield.”

Welcome from Professor Bob Cryan CBE DL BSc MBA PhD DSc

Vice-Chancellor

“I am deeply proud of

Huddersfieldandthe excellence

of our academic community.”

HereatHuddersfield,weliketodothingsalittledifferentlyincludingthewayinwhich we tell you about our University and how you can study here as a postgraduate student. Throughout this prospectus you’ll findalltheinformationyouneedtoknowfromtheexperts–ourstaff.PeoplelikeJonathan, our Head of Student Finance; Tim,ourDeputy Vice-ChancellorandJoan,amemberofouracademicstaffconducting internationally-recognised research.Ourstaffarepassionateandenthusiastic – who better to tell you about lifehereatHuddersfield?

You’llfindcourseinformationinoursubject area brochures, including contact detailsforstaffwhoareheretotalktoyouin more detail about the course you’re interested in. Plus, there’s more detailed course information on our website. Visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Postgraduate study comes of ageNo longer the exclusive preserve of academia, postgraduate study can be a very practical way of improving pathways to a better paid job, or enhancing your existing role. Or it can be research that will eventually lead to a PhD or simply the fulfilment of a passion you want to pursue. Whatever it means to you, the University’s Student Finance team offers advice and encouragement to help you succeed in your ambition. Jonathan Croall, Head of Student Finance, explains how. “We know that prospective postgraduate students face a range of financial decisions around costs and circumstances. In the first instance I recommend coming along to a Postgraduate Study Fair or giving us a call to chat through your options.”

FEESand financial support

Jonathan Croall, Head of Student Finance, explains the details of funding a postgraduate degree.

However you make it work, the University will help you to see a great return on that investment. JONATHAN CROALL

For detailed information about grants, awards, bursaries

and loans available for postgraduate students, visit www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/

feesandfinance

Flexible optionsCircumstances for postgraduate students are often more complex than for undergraduates. We recognise that and do everything we can to support you with flexible options. Many courses are set up to offer part-time study to fit around existing work or family commitments and we like to be flexible about how you pay your fees too. “Again, talk to us,” says Jonathan. “We offer up to four instalments per year to help spread the costs. If you’re supported financially by your employer who is paying fees on your behalf, all we will need is a letter of confirmation outlining the extent of that support and we will do the rest.”

Career Development LoansCareer Development Loans are available from high street banks and you may be able to borrow between £300 and £10,000. You can find out more information about these loans at www.gov.uk/career-development-loans

Postgraduate Student LoansThe Government is providing loans for postgraduate students for the first time from 2016/17. This is an exciting development and will help more graduates to progress onto further study. Keep checking www.gov.uk for more information.

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Professor Joan Lu

Professor of Informatics

Professor Joan Lu is passionate about

using cutting-edge research to inform

excellent teaching, and much of

her work is based around improving

learning environments for students.

Addressing real challenges

Joan has recently contributed to

developing a next-generation student

response system (SRS) supported by

funding from Edumecca. The system

makes SRS more affordable for a

wider range of users, including higher

education providers, by utilising

cross-platform technologies, making

it available on web services and

smartphones.

Game concepts have also heavily

influenced Joan’s work, leading to

innovative research into how students

learn computer programming. The

resulting tool, called iPlaycode, has

been successfully used with Joan’s

students for the last two years.

Working with industry

A recognised member of BCS

(Chartered Institute for IT), InSITE

(Informing Science Institute) in

Australia and a Fellow of the Higher

Education Academy, Joan has excellent

links with professional bodies and

industry partners, ensuring her

research is relevant to the ever-

changing challenges that companies

and individuals face.

Collaborating across sectors

Joan engages with and encourages

interdisciplinary research and

teaching, forging strong links with

on-going research in healthcare,

occupational therapy, manufacturing

and education. Working with others

and linking up areas of expertise

ensures both Joan’s teaching and

research practices have implications

in the wider world.

Leading the Information and

Systems Engineering Research

Group allows me to bring

researchers of all levels together

to encourage collaborative and

interdisciplinary work.

Our

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Teaching excellence

The National Teaching Fellowship Awards are the Oscars of the education world. Highly prestigious,

they recognise excellence in teaching and our staff have been awarded more than any other UK

university over the last seven years.

Written by Professor Tim Thornton – Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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SCIENCE

Teaching excellence


they recognise excellence in teaching and our staff have been awarded more than any other UK

university over the last eight years.


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Our Study Fairs are your opportunity to chat with ourstaffandstudentsfacetofaceandgettheanswers to your questions.

As well as meeting our academic teams, you’ll alsobeabletofindoutaboutthefinancialsupport that is available, career options after postgraduate study and student support.

Our Postgraduate Study Fairs are held on:

Tuesday 24 November 2015 Thursday 10 March 2016

We hold daytime and evening sessions so that you can come along at a time that suits you.

Daytime: 11am-2pm Evening: 4pm-6pm

For more information and to book your place visit www.hud.ac.uk/study-fairs

Visit: www.hud.ac.uk/postgrad-film

Hear what students, staffandresearchersthinkabout postgraduate study hereat Huddersfield.

Watch our postgraduate film

Read what our students say

Our Genuine Student Info has been created by current postgraduate students to give you some real insight into life as a postgraduate studenthereatHuddersfield.Takealookonpages 32-43.

KRISTINA ZUBAC

Master of Science by

Research

During my undergraduate degree in

Germany I completed my final year

project at an electronics supplier,

Continental Teves AG. This practical

experience made me realise that I

wanted to continue my research into

areas which would have an impact on

industry.

My favourite thing about

Huddersfield has to be the people –

I get great support from a range

of teams on time management,

academic skills, accommodation

and social activities.

GRACE HEALY

Postgraduate

Researcher – Music,

Gender and Identity

MMUS

I completed my undergraduate

degree at Huddersfield, and chose to

go on to postgraduate study thanks

to the encouragement and support

of my tutors.


Huddersfield is the amazing range

of facilities here – I have access to all

the specialist equipment I need to

stay ahead of the game.

MEGAN BEECH

PhD student in the

School of Education

and Professional

Development

I chose to study for a part-time

research degree at Huddersfield to

develop my research skills whilst

furthering my knowledge in an area

related to my career.


Huddersfield is that everything I need

is on campus, close together, but I

can also access resources easily from

home, meaning I can schedule my

work for a time to suit me.

A guide to

postgraduate lifeEMMA CALLACHER

HR professional –

Human Resource

Management MA

I chose to study at Huddersfield

because I wanted to further my

career, and the tutors came highly

recommended to me.


Huddersfield is the wide variety of

online resources – it means I can

do my work from home when I have

time, but still access support when I

need it.

HUY LE

Digital Media MA

I chose to become a postgraduate

student because I wanted to do more

research on a particular topic from

my undergraduate studies. I also

knew that postgraduate study would

help me extend my portfolio and

improve my career options.

What I like the most about the

University of Huddersfield is that the

tutors here are very dedicated and

close to their students. I also like the

excellent facilities that the University

provides – having the right

equipment and places to socialise

helps keep me motivated when

studying and doing my research.

ANDY HOLROYD

History MA

I chose to study a taught MA as I

knew it would give me a structured

learning path whilst allowing me to

explore some of my own research

interests.

My favourite thing about Huddersfield

is having really enthusiastic lecturers

– it’s great to hear their input on your

work and they’re always keen to help

you develop.

Postgraduate study is a big step,

with lots of different options to

choose from depending on your

career plans, life commitments

and preferred style of study.

To help you understand your

options and get a taste for what

postgraduate life is like, our

Genuine Student Info has been

created by current postgraduate

students. We hope this gives

you insight into what life as a

postgraduate student is like at

Huddersfield.

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Just as you are striving to better yourself with apostgraduatequalification,wetoocontinueto improve the University through investment, excellenceinteachingandhighprofileresearch.

Read more about the awards we are proud to have won:

University of the Year 2013TheUniversityofHuddersfieldbecametheTimesHigherEducationUniversityoftheYearinNovember2013.

The University of the Year is awarded to ‘an institution that has demonstrated exceptional performance in the past academic year’. The winner should also evidence ‘particular bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives that have advanced the institution’s reputation’.

This followed hot on the heels of the Entrepreneurial University of the Year award the previous year.

A Four Star UniversityHuddersfieldisafourstaruniversityratedas‘highlyinternational, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students andstaff’,asawardedbyQSStars.Wesecuredthehighestfivestarratingsforteachingexcellence,employability,ourinternational community, facilities for our students and our scholarships and bursaries.

QS Stars is the chosen evaluation system for universities worldwide,withinstitutionsfromover30countriesparticipating in the QS Stars programme.

AN AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY

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AN AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY

Queen’s AwardTheUniversityofHuddersfieldhasreceivedtwoprestigious Queen’s Awards – one for enterprise promotion and one for international trade.

The Award for International Trade is awarded to businesses which have achieved substantial overseas growth and commercial success. The University has formed many international partnerships and seen its international student population grow year on year with students from over120countries.

The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion is an award for individuals who have played an outstanding role in promoting enterprise skills and attitudes. This was awarded to Professor Liz Towns-Andrews,theUniversity’s3MProfessorof Innovation.

Educate North AwardTheUniversityofHuddersfieldwontwoawardsat the inaugural Educate North Awards in 2015whichcelebratethecrucialroleofHigherEducationintheNorthofEngland.Huddersfieldwas named New University of the Year and our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan CBE, won the Leadership Award.

Huddersfield’scontributiontotheeconomicregeneration of the region through teaching, research and entrepreneurialism, as well as being internationally engaged, was recognised by the panelofmorethan20leadingfiguresfromthefieldsofeducation,businessandpolitics.

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Weofferarangeoftaughtandresearch postgraduatedegreesin a variety of subjects.

Our subject area brochures provide you with in-depth information about the subject area you’re interested in. This includes:

• Course and research information

•Staffprofiles

•Studentprofiles

•Specificcontactdetailsforallourcourseteams.


ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE

Accountancy and FinanceStudying Accountancy and FinanceatHuddersfieldwillopen up a whole world of possibilities and stimulate even the most analytical of minds. For those who relish problem

solving, this has to be one of the most absorbing and rewarding subject areas with lots of scope forspecialism,includinginternationalfinance,financialservices,Islamicfinanceandbanking.

For more info, email [email protected]


ARCHITECTURE ANDTHE BUILT ENVIRONMENTJacky Loh, Paul Ng and Sin Tan, Master of Architecture

Architecture and the Built EnvironmentOur courses focus on the skills needed to develop innovative solutions to global challenges, encouraging creativity, critical thinking and

multidisciplinarywork.Weofferarangeofleadingedge architectural design, building information modelling, urban design and construction management focused courses. Our Architecture courses are fully accredited by RIBA.



ART AND DESIGNStephen Hibbert, Digital Media MA

Art and DesignAs part of a dynamic and interactive community of advanced creative practice, our postgraduate programme encourages you to push the boundaries of your subject,

whether digital media, graphic design, fashion textile practices or international fashion management, through idea and process generation.



BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Business and ManagementOur Master’s courses in business and management cover the broad spectrum of disciplines needed for a variety of roles within industry and the professions. We’ve been

teaching the Master of Business Administration (MBA)fornearly30yearsandnowofferspecialised routes in Legal Practice Management andHospitalityManagement.Weofferawidespectrum of courses ranging from Economics, International Business and International Hospitality Management to Logistics and Operations Management and Risk, Disaster and Environmental Management. Many of our courses incorporate additional professional accreditation from organisations such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).



COMPUTING

ComputingWith a global shortage of computing professionals the rewards for talented individuals canbeimmense.Weoffertheopportunity to work alongside leadingexpertsinfieldsas

diverse as high performance computing, big data and autonomous and intelligent systems.


Our courses and subject areas

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DRAMA, THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

Drama, Theatre and PerformanceBy engaging in postgraduate study in Drama, Theatre and Performance you’ll be joining a small and creative research community that places practice

at the heart of its approach.



EDUCATION, TEACHING AND EARLY YEARS

Education, Teaching and Early YearsIf you want to pursue a career in teaching, our track record of producing highly skilled teachers for the early years, primary, secondary and education and

trainingsectorsisextensive.Wealsoofferafullrange of professional development programmes for those who aim to advance their careers within education,trainingandotheralliedfields.



ENGINEERING

EngineeringWithflexibleresearchdegreesand cutting-edge facilities, you’ll be working with internationally renowned experts from our world leadingresearchgroupsinfieldsas diverse as railway, oil and

gas, turbocharger and precision engineering as well as systems engineering, embedded systems, instrumentation and accelerator science.



ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND MODERN LANGUAGES

English Language, Linguistics and Modern LanguagesOur internationally renowned research centres of Stylistics and Intercultural Politeness areledbystaffwithexpertiseincludinglanguageinconflict,

bilingualism,andlanguageinsociety.Weofferarange of taught and research courses in English language, applied linguistics and intercultural communication.



ENGLISH LITERATUREAND CREATIVE WRITING

English Literature and Creative WritingWeofferresearchdegreesinEnglish Literature and Creative Writing. Our research expertise extends from Renaissance women writers to Victorian

masculinities, working in collaborations with the European universities of Leibnitz and Cergy-Pontoise and regional heritage organisations such as the Elmet Trust, Abbot Hall Gallery and the Cumbria Archives. Research degreesgiveyoutheopportunityandflexibilitytodevelop your own area of research supported by ourexpertacademic teams.



HEALTH

HealthFor practising health professionals, our courses increase the depth and breadth of your knowledge enabling you to function at the leading edge of practice development and

research. Our Nursing MSc provides the opportunity for graduates with a relevant degree to train as a nurse in just two years.


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HISTORY

HistoryOur long-standing reputation for internationally excellent research combines established specialisms in gender, labour and medical history with cutting-edge interests in

identities,battlefieldarchaeology,oralandvisualhistory. We invite applications for our Master’s by Research and PhD Degree in these areas of study.



HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Human Resource ManagementOur Human Resource Management (HRM)/Development (HRD) PgDip courses focus on people in business. These part-time

courses have been approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and provide the knowledge and skills required to enable you to upgrade to Chartered Membership of CIPD once you have demonstrated sufficientprofessionalexperience.Wealsoofferfull-time programmes in International HRM and Strategic HRM.



JOURNALISMAND MEDIA

Journalism and MediaExplore the central role of media, communication and journalism in the modern world, supported bystaffwithinternationallyrecognised academic leadership alongside strong professional

track records in the creative and media industries.


LawValidated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), our Legal Practice Course (LPC) enables you to achieve the necessary professional qualificationrequiredaspartof

theprocessofbecomingafullyqualifiedSolicitor.OurLLMqualifications(availablebytaughtordistancelearningstudy)offeryouopportunitiesto engage in the critical analysis of a range of legal subjects with the option of specialising in commercial or international law.


MarketingWe’ve been teaching Marketing atHuddersfieldforover45yearsand our Master’s courses will help you develop the analysis, vision, creativity and logic that characterise the modern

marketing professional. Underpinned by core modules covering key areas such as behavioural analysis, customer engagement and strategic marketing, you also have the option to specialise in either international marketing or marketing communications. We work closely with the CharteredInstituteofMarketing(CIM)toofferyou networking opportunities and additional professionalqualifications.


Music and Music TechnologyYou’ll join a vibrant postgraduate community in a department that is internationally recognised for its strengths in performance and new music, all housed in superb, purpose-built accommodation.



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MARKETING

MUSIC AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY


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ScienceIf you’re contemplating a future in science then undertaking postgraduate study is an essential step to improving your career prospects. Our courses will provide you with practical

experienceofscientifictechniqueswhichwillhelpyou to achieve your career aspirations.


Social SciencesThis fascinating subject area covers many facets of human behaviour, helping us form opinions, understand the human psycheandmakeadifferenceto the world around us. Whether

you’re from a psychology, health, social care or criminal justice background, our courses provide the opportunity to further develop and extend your particular area of specialism, enabling you to practice at the leading edge of research and development.


Youth, Community and GuidanceIf you’re looking to pursue a career working alongside young people, adults and their communities including youth and community engagement,

career guidance, coaching and mentoring, then we have a range of options available. Our courses are professionally validated by the National Youth Agency and the Career Development Institute (CDI).


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YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND GUIDANCE


SOCIAL SCIENCES

Order your subject area brochure

Our subject area brochures provide you with in-depth information about all our subject areas. This includes:

• Course and research information•Staffprofiles•Studentprofiles•Specificcontactdetailsforallour

course teams.

Ifyouhaven’treceivedaspecificsubjectarea brochure with this prospectus, please call+44(0)1484 473177.Letusknowthesubject area you’re interested in and we’ll send you the subject area brochure that you need.


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Our

staff

Dr Lauri KoskelaProfessor of Construction and Project Management

Dr Lauri Koskela focuses on the improvement of construction using the Lean management approach. He also carries out theoretical research inthefieldsofdesignandproduction.

Lean manufacturingLean is a management approach that stresses the importance of reducing the gap between what is intended and what is achieved. It focuses on reducing the amount of waste in any given process. Originally developed for the car manufacturing industry, Lean is now used widely across manufacturingfieldsandbeyond,including construction and healthcare.

Research with real-world relevanceLaurifirmlybelievesthatinbusinessand management it’s important to consider how the research being carried out is relevant to the real world. Encouraging students to start with a practical managerial problem enables them to look at how a problem could be solved through a research process. This kind of research, called constructive research or design science research, is rapidly gaining in popularity.

Collaboration with practiceLauri is a Director in the Lean Construction Institute (LCI-UK), a charity with the purpose of improving constructionefficiency.Inthisrolehe took the initiative to establish a Northwest Community of Practice for theInstitute,whichisnowaflourishinggroup organising up to eight events a year in Manchester.

Creating opportunities for postgraduate studentsAs part of the International Group of Lean Construction (IGLC), Lauri helps to organise an annual conference bringing together researchers and industry professionals from across the world to discuss new developments and opportunities. The event also includes a summer school for PhD students, providing a valuable space for them to present their work and receive feedback from an engaged and knowledgeable audience.

Ifirmlybelievethattheimprovement of industrial efficiencyrequiresclosecollaboration between academia and practice.

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With so many options to choose from, selecting what’s right for you and your circumstances can be a little daunting. The following information is anoverviewofthedifferenttypesofpostgraduatestudyavailableatHuddersfield–itwillhelpyouidentify the route that best suits you.

Options designed to support youTherearelotsofdifferentreasonsforconsideringpostgraduate study. It may be career progression, a new job role, or supporting innovation and development within an organisation. For others it’s about pursuing a passion in retirement or semi-retirement. Whatever your reasons it’s our job to support you and your chosen study route.

For many, it’s often the research undertaken by universitystaffthatcanbeadecidingfactorintheir choice of where to study. With that in mind

it’sworthcheckingoutthestaffprofilepagesinthis guide, in our subject area brochures and on ourwebsite.You’llfindoutwhatactivitiesthey’reinvolved with and the areas of research they are pursuing. Our research institutes, centres and groups are another great source of information in helping you decide which area of research is most relevant to you.

Types of study

If you’ve got the thirst for knowledge the question isn’t should you study forapostgraduatequalification,but when will you start your studies? Whatever your reasons for studying – from career progression to research, or simply studying for the sheer pleasure of learning – many of our studyoptionsareflexibleenoughtoaccommodate most lifestyles, so we’ll help you achieve your ambitions.

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Postgraduate taught courses

Postgraduate taught courses can be studied full-orpart-time.Somecoursesalsoofferdistancelearningopportunitiessoyoucanfityourstudiesaround your lifestyle.

If you wish to study part-time and a Master’s degree seems too large a commitment at this stage, or you want to use postgraduate study topickupsomeveryspecificskills,youmightwanttoconsideraPostgraduateCertificateora

PostgraduateDiploma.Thesequalificationsaresteps in the right direction towards a Master’s degree. Even better, they are internationally recognised in their own right and they can be builtonforhigherqualificationswithintheUniversity in the future.

If you want to gain specialist knowledge in a specificsubjectarea,allourpostgraduatemodulescan be studied on an individual basis. If you attend a single module and elect to be assessed, youwillreceiveaCertificateinContinuingProfessional Development. The great thing is you can then ‘cash-in’ this achievement as part of a PostgraduateCertificate,PostgraduateDiplomaorMaster’s degree later on if you wish.

There are entry requirements for each of our courses, but it’s worth remembering that we’ll also consider your application if you have appropriate experience instead of formal qualifications.Youcanfinddetailsoftheentryrequirements for each of our courses on our website by visiting www.hud.ac.uk/courses

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Postgraduate research degrees

We have a suite of research degrees that can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis.

We believe that a high quality research environment informs high quality education and we are proud that many aspects of our research have been judged to be of a world-class standard.

A research degree programme will provide you with the training in relevant transferable and research skills which will support you in gaining expertise in a specialist area. It enables you to build upon your existing knowledge, acquire new skills and make an original contribution through supervised research.

On each research programme you will be assigned a minimum of one main supervisor, who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising of up to three members. At least one member of the supervisory team will be currently engaged in research in the relevant discipline(s) to ensure that the direction and monitoring of your progress is informed by up-to date subject knowledge and research developments.

We also provide an exciting, comprehensive programme of research skills training and development opportunities for all postgraduate researchersandyou’llbeofferedopportunitiesindiscipline-specific,genericandtransferableskills training.

Types of research degrees we offer are:

Master’s by ResearchA Master’s by Research (either MSc or MA depending on your subject area) allows you to undertake a one year research degree full-time or two years part-time. It contains little or no formal taught component and is attractive to those wantingabrieferresearchdegreethana PhD.

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Master of EnterpriseThe Master of Enterprise (MEnt) is a research degree based on the Master’s by Research programme.Itoffersyoutheopportunityto explore an idea for a business or social enterprise, or for entrepreneurial activity within an institution.

Doctor of EnterpriseThe Doctor of Enterprise (EntD) is a type of PhD where you undertake research that can help you to set up a business, social enterprise, orinnovativenewservice.Itdiffersfromaconventional PhD by requiring you to develop a businessplantoexploityourresearchfindings.

Doctor of PhilosophyA Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award and allows you to pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge. The research can be based around any discipline.

Professional DoctoratesA Professional Doctorate is suitable if you want your doctoral research to be structured around a particularareaofprofessionalpractice.Weoffera number of Professional Doctorates, each of which includes taught content with a substantial research project.

This type of Doctorate is most popular with people already committed to a professional area and who are looking for recognition and further development at the highest level of professional and academic achievement.

ProfessionalDoctoratesofferedatHuddersfield: // Doctor of Applied Linguistics // Doctor of Business Administration // Doctor of Education // Doctor of Public Administration

Contact usIf you’re interested in studying for a research degreeattheUniversityit’simportant thatyouchoose the route that’s right for you. Information on all aspects of our research programmes can be found at www.hud.ac.uk/researchdegrees

For further advice or information contact our AdmissionsandRecordsOffice:

Tel. 01484 473969 Email. [email protected]

Visit www.hud.ac.uk/research to find out more about research at Huddersfield.

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Dr Patrick McHughSenior Lecturer in Pharmacy

Dr Patrick McHugh began his research career investigating the role of mitochondrial DNA variation in human disease. Fifteen years later he has a wealth of professional and academic experience in pharmaceutical/biomedical sciences and is currently looking at identifying biomarkers of disease, as well as pinpointing new targets as potential novel disease therapies. Patrick teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, and heads a research group that encompasses biomarkers and stem cell research.

Teaching through researchPatrick integrates his research into his teaching practice to ensure that students receive an excellent level of teaching which is constantly updated by cutting-edge research. He has developed teaching and diagnostic manuals for government scientists, as well as running tutorials within the University, Patrick has also developed a programme of lectures and laboratory practicals for the Prince of Songkla University in Thailand.

Finding new treatment pathways for diseaseA co-founder of the newly developed ValidationofInflammationMechanisms for Alzheimer’s Disease Therapy Consortium (VALIMAD),

Patrick is part of a multidisciplinary team that links together four universities and two non-academic partners across four European countries, looking to create a platform for innovative research into drug discovery and doctoral training. Patrick’s work with VALIMAD aims to develop a network around a focused project on identifying novel compounds to be used to validate targets, pathways and phenotypes for the treatment of central nervous system diseases.

Collaborating with researchers from other disciplines ensures I’m always pushing myself to stay at the cutting-edge of my area. This emphasis on innovative research with real implications is key to delivering a high standard of teaching.

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Teaching excellence


they recognise excellence in teaching and our staffhavebeenawardedmorethananyotherUK

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Many of our academics are at the cutting-edge oftheirfield,bringingthelatest developments into the classroom. PROFESSOR TIM THORNTON

Postgraduate students atHuddersfieldare

supported by permanent teachingstaffwhoare

all Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.

Award-winningWithin any sector a highly valued prize is professionalism, and this is just as important within Higher Education. We want to be able to demonstrate our professionalism to our students in very visible ways. One of these ways is the fact thatwearethefirstuniversitytoachieve100%professionalrecognition–allourpermanentteachingstaffareFellows,orSenior or Principal Fellows, of the Higher Education Academy.

Our professionalism extends way beyond theconfinesofthecampus.Weactivelyengage with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies to ensure we teach in a way that will help you to progress your career, as well as deepen your knowledge and broaden your experience. To date, our courses have been recognised oraccreditedbycloseto40oftheseprofessional bodies.

InvestmentWe know how important it is that the investment you make as a postgraduate student earns a healthy return. One of the ways we do that is through ensuring a strong interaction between teaching and research. Many of our academics areatthecutting-edgeoftheirfield,bringing the latest developments into the classroom which can really impact on your day to day experience.

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Learn more about who will be teaching or

supervising you at www.hud.ac.uk/ourstaff

Another investment we make is in equipment and your access to it. Our research facilities are not hidden awayforacademicstaffonly,butareright here amongst the postgraduate community. Walking around the campus I see some fantastic research initiatives. Such facilities really colour and inform the teaching.

Winning and achieving accolades from our peers is great, but what counts is what you think and what you get out of the experience. That’s something we take really seriously. It helps that our Vice-Chancellor was a student here as it drives his decision-making; he’s very keen not to lose the memory of what it was like to be in your shoes. And that, I think, makes arealdifference.

About the authorDeputy Vice-Chancellor at the University, Tim studiedatNewCollege,Oxford,where hewasawardedafirstinModernHistory and later completed his DPhil. Tim has won a number of awards and prizes including the Royal Historical Society’s David Berry Prize.

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Gill KirkmanSubject Leader in Social Work

Gill has a passion for ensuring the voice of children and young people is heard, and maintains this as a focus of her research and teaching. Having worked in child protection andfamilysupportforover15years,Gill has an understanding of the shared experiences of people working in social work services across a wide range of agencies including midwifery, child protection, adoption and health visiting. Bringing these services together through postgraduate courses creates a diverse and stimulating space for students to thrive in.

Keeping the service user at the heart of research and teachingAs a social worker, Gill worked on Total Respect, a training resource that was designed to be delivered by young people in care to all professionals whose responsibility was the welfare of looked after children. The overriding principle was to engage professionals in enabling young people to have a voice and to participate in decisions about them. Gill draws on this experience to inform the postgraduate modules she delivers, focusing on communicating effectivelywithchildren,youngpeopleand vulnerable adults and ensuring that they remain the integral point in all research and teaching activities.

Developing our understanding of key issuesGill also works closely with key research groups in the University, including the Centre for Applied Childhood, Youth and Family Research. There is a great deal of research published regarding the outcomes for looked after children and the impact of early support and intervention to prevent entry into the Care system. Advancements in knowledge regarding attachments, types of abuse, early trauma and the links to neuroscience are all vitally important for professionals to learn and apply to practice.

A postgraduate course is a way of drawing breath, re-engaging with learning and studying alongside people who understand.

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With a fundamental belief that research is one of a university’s primary purposes for existence, we have set out on an ambitious growth trajectory that is taking us from being a research active institution to one which is research led. Ourgoalby2020istocreateanevidencebase which irrefutably demonstrates that we are a research intensive institution, and we are on course to achieve this.

Research creates new knowledge and teaching imparts that knowledge in bright students who make use of it in the wider world.

The scale and vibrancy of our postgraduate researcher population is vital, which is why we made an investment to grow this community to over1,300postgraduateresearcherstodaycomparedto250in2007.

Written by Professor Andrew Ball Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise.

Research at Huddersfield

Above. Professor Andrew Ball in the University’s 3M Buckley Innovation Centre.

Opposite left. Research into respiratory diseases is improving the lives of asthma sufferers.

Opposite right. The Medium Energy Ion Scattering (MEIS) facility investigates surface structure and properties using an ion beam probe. It is one of only ten facilities worldwide.

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Discover magazine tells the stories behind our research and the impact this research has on society.

Read the latest issue of Discover at

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Innovative research with real-world impactEverything we aspire to do in research is predicated on this concept. This ensures theneedsoftheend-userremainfirmlyin our sights, and that our research is aligned with humankind challenges – including resistance to antibiotics, the aging population and global terrorism.

By sharpening our focus, we have created research centres of excellence across the University. Our research institutes havebeenformingveryhighprofilepartnerships including the multi-national conglomerate3M,asco-foundersofthe3MBuckleyInnovationCentre.Siemenshas partnered with our International Institute for Accelerator Applications, whilst the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) works closely with our Centre for Precision Technologies. The UK Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) that sets industry-wide standards, is in partnership with our Institute of Railway Research. It’s safe to say that we are attracting high-level partnerships across the University.

World-classOur commitment to research, along with our position as one of the most financiallysustainableUKuniversities,hasmade this a very enabling environment. This has meant that we’ve been able to increase our recruitment of world-class academicstaffsubstantiallyoverthelastfew years. Having the opportunity to work withworldleadersintheirfield,weareconfidentthatyourhorizonswillexpandand that you will gain a world-class postgraduate experience if you choose to study here.

About the author: In addition to his Pro Vice-Chancellor role, Andrew is the DirectoroftheCentreforEfficiencyandPerformance Engineering – the largest independent R& D activity of its kind in the world. The Centre specialises in machinery condition and performance monitoring, data analysis, signal processing and sensor systems design and development.

Images: Facilities across our campus ensure that students have access to modern, inspiring spaces in which to develop their learningand research.

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Marina PapalexiResearch Assistant

Marina Papalexi is interested in the application of operations management concepts and theories in the areas of supply chains, services and sport.

Industry experienceMarina previously worked as a Mechanical Engineer at her own technicalofficeoperatinginGreece,where she was responsible for managing projects using engineering principles and techniques. This practicalexperienceinfluencesMarina’s approach to her subject area and ensures that both her teaching and research practices have real-world implications at the heart of them.

Influencing practiceOne of the research projects Marina has been involved in was in collaboration with the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), this project aims to disseminate and implement strategic Lean thinking and decision making optimisation within the NHS in order to improve the services patients access.

Collaborative research An active member of the Business Operations Supply Chain and Transport Research Group (BOSCAT), Marina takes part in collaborative research with academic and industry partners across a wide range of subjects. BOSCAT focuses on aspects of key research areas in the design and management of processes, products, services, strategic operations management, performance measurement systems, supply chain management, and transport and logistics.

My experience in deploying process improvement techniques helps to inspire postgraduate students to look at systems with a widespread impact on society and make them moreefficient.

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UniversityThe Enterprising

3MProfessorofInnovation,Liz Towns-Andrews,wasawarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotionin2013.Giventoindividualswhoplayanimportantpart in promoting enterprise skills and supportingentrepreneurs, it’s the words ‘play a part’ that matterto Professor Towns-Andrews, as she explains.

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What does enterprise mean to you? “Enterprise is critical to the University’s plans for growth. We have a big agenda around applied research that’s relevant to society and the economy, so we have to take into account the contextinwhichwe’re operating.I’mgreatatcoming up with ideas but it’s the team around me that makes them happen; having inspiring people on the journey is key to overcoming thechallenges.”

Economic impactThe University has a major impact on the local economy, not just in terms of employment and students living here, but the companies it works with. “We have a great relationship with the local council,”saysLiz.“Theyseeusasavehicleforre-generation because we’re delivering regional growthinitiatives.Forinstance,in2014weopened our Turbocharger Research Institute, thefirstofitskindintheUK.Wealsolaunchedthe new Turbocharger Engineering MSc, giving students the opportunity to specialise in this innovative sector. The Institute of Railway Research(openedin2013)hasalsobeengoingfrom strength to strength, working with both local and national rail supply chain companies. Thesetypesofinstituteswillgeneratesignificantincome for the local economy. Knowing our local companies, who they network with and how to reach them, is important if we’re to broker and align our niche research capabilities, world class centres of excellence and enterprise support tothem.”

Personal enterprise“Enterprise on an individual level is close to my heart. All of this enterprise is fantastic, but it’s vital that postgraduates become more personally enterprising, are able to market their abilities and their research, and take full advantage of this exciting interface between academia and business.HereatHuddersfieldwesupportourstudentstodojustthat.”

To find out how the Enterprise Team supports

postgraduate students, visit www.hud.ac.uk/enterprise

Our 3M Buckley Innovation Centre. Below: Facilities inside the Centre.

His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KG, Chancellor of the University, opening our Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre.

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KRISTINA ZUBAC Master of Science by Research

During my undergraduate degree in Germany I completed my final year project at an electronics supplier, Continental Teves AG. This practical experience made me realise that I wanted to continue my research into areas which would have an impact on industry.

My favourite thing about Huddersfield has to be the people – I get great support from a range of teams on time management, academic skills, accommodation and social activities.

GRACE HEALY Postgraduate Researcher – Music, Gender and Identity MMUS

I completed my undergraduate degree at Huddersfield, and chose to go on to postgraduate study thanks to the encouragement and support of my tutors.

My favourite thing about Huddersfield is the amazing range of facilities here – I have access to all the specialist equipment I need to stay ahead of the game.

MEGAN BEECH PhD student in the School of Education and Professional Development

I chose to study for a part-time research degree at Huddersfield to develop my research skills whilst furthering my knowledge in an area related to my career.

My favourite thing about Huddersfield is that everything I need is on campus, close together, but I can also access resources easily from home, meaning I can schedule my work for a time to suit me.

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EMMA CALLACHER HR professional – Human Resource Management MA

I chose to study at Huddersfield because I wanted to further my career, and the tutors came highly recommended to me.

My favourite thing about Huddersfield is the wide variety of online resources – it means I can do my work from home when I have time, but still access support when I need it.

HUY LE Digital Media MA

I chose to become a postgraduate student because I wanted to do more research on a particular topic from my undergraduate studies. I also knew that postgraduate study would help me extend my portfolio and improve my career options.

What I like the most about the University of Huddersfield is that the tutors here are very dedicated and close to their students. I also like the excellent facilities that the University provides – having the right equipment and places to socialise helps keep me motivated when studying and doing my research.

ANDY HOLROYD History MA

I chose to study a taught MA as I knew it would give me a structured learning path whilst allowing me to explore some of my own research interests.

My favourite thing about Huddersfield is having really enthusiastic lecturers – it’s great to hear their input on your work and they’re always keen to help you develop.

Postgraduate study is a big step, with lots of different options to choose from depending on your career plans, life commitments and preferred style of study.

To help you understand your options and get a taste for what postgraduate life is like, our Genuine Student Info has been created by current postgraduate students. We hope this gives you insight into what life as a postgraduate student is like at Huddersfield.


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Weighing up your options

Afterfinishingyourundergraduate degree, or following a break from education, there are lots of options to consider. Kristina and Huy look at some of the important choices you might make.

Straight into workYou could start applying for workinordertofindasuitableroleforwhenyoufinishyourundergraduate degree. This could involve valuable ‘on the job’ training, or even being part of a graduate scheme. Taking this option would allow you to start earning money and gaining practical experience for your future career.

Taking a breakAnother option is to take some time out from studying and full-time work to explore your future goals and get to know yourself and your skills better. You could spend this year gaining experience in the voluntary sector or pursue a dream of working abroad.

Continuing your studiesYou might decide to continue to study at postgraduate level, with a taught or research degree. This could help you to specialise in a specificarea,perhapsonethatyoufound interesting in your earlier education, but would have liked moretimeto explore.

Postgraduate study might give you the advantage you need in a competitive jobs market, allowing you to apply for more specialised or senior positions.

This next step could also allow you to explore the idea of a career in academic research and teaching. It gives you the opportunity to develop your skills as an independent researcher and canalsoofferthechancetogainteaching experience.

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FRANKLIN OWUSU-ANTWI GRADUATED GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSC 2010, NOW MANAGING DIRECTOR AT FLOGIC

After graduating I decided to enter into consultancy and set up FLOGIC – a supply chain consulting firm, specialising in mainly defence logistics and capability support services.

The industry experience I received during my time at the University of Huddersfield, such as field trips and industry visits to campus, gave me the drive and can-do attitude to approach things differently in the commercial world.

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Postgraduate study might give you the advantage you need in a competitive jobs market, allowing you to apply for more specialised or senior positions.


Academics who inspire me

ANDY HOLROYD

When starting out as a postgraduate student I wanted to know that the academics teaching and supervising me would have the relevant expertise to help me make the most of my course. I needn’t have worried – Ifoundthatthestaffworkreallyhard to maintain high standards of cutting edge research alongside their experience in industry and practice-led teaching.

As well as being enthusiastic and passionate about their subject areas, my lecturers have been constantly committed to encouraging me to be creative in my research – they really have brought out the best in me through their teaching and supervision.

One of my undergraduate tutors was Professor Tim Thornton, who delivered a module on Henry VIII. Tim’s energetic, practical and creative approach to teaching and research inspired me to pursue my MA. As a result, I was able to secure Tim as my dissertation supervisor, leading to a really great one-to-one research experience.

Having completed my undergraduate degree at Huddersfield I decided to stay on to do my MA as I had no doubt that remaining at Huddersfield would provide me with the environment and academic support I needed to achieve my full potential.

Tim specialises in political and

military history, national character, and trans-Atlantic

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The academics delivering your course or supervision have the expertise needed to bring out the best in you.

Catherine specialises in

musical issues of representation

in film and television

GRACE HEALY

Thanks to the encouragement and reassurance from Dr Catherine Haworth, I found the confidencetofurthermystudiesinmusic,gender and identity. Dr Haworth has guided me throughmyfirstyearofpostgraduatestudywithpatience, understanding and professionalism, helping me to develop my understanding and improve my skills. Dr Steven Jan has also playedasignificantroleinthedevelopmentof my academic studies. He delivers seminars with passion and enthusiasm and sets a great example for any aspiring lecturer.

EMMA CALLACHER

IchoseHuddersfieldtodomyMAspecificallybecause of Jan Carmichael, Head of Division of Human Resources and Professional Studies. She is an amazing tutor who understands that people have other commitments in their lives alongside their studies and works with you to findawaytomakeitallfittogether.Janhasexcellent industry contacts and appreciates thatthereisadifferencebetweentextbookHR and its practical application in the real world. She has also spent time understanding what my future plans are and has helped me to expand my professional networks – something which I know will be vital as my career progresses.

Jan specialises in motivation, reward

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Which path do I choose: taught or research degrees?

Key questions to ask yourself when making a choice between taught or research degrees.

Are you self-motivated? A research degree requires the ability to keep yourself motivated over a long period of study, without regular assignment submissions that often come with a taught degree.

Do you like to work independently or do you prefer structure and group study? Ataughtdegreeoffersaclearstructure to your postgraduate study, with set teaching periods and opportunities for group work. On the otherhand,aresearchdegreeoffersthe freedom to structure your own time and explore an area of study of your choice.

Do you have an interest in a particular topic? If you already have a particular topic in mind that inspires you, a research degree could be the perfect opportunity to explore this area in detail, developing your knowledge even further.

Taught

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With a taught postgraduate course, you have a set programme of modules to follow, which your tutors deliver in small seminar groups. This gives you the opportunity to work closely with other students and further your understanding of your chosen subject area. You also get to experience what it’s like to complete an in-depth piece of research, usually in the form of your finaldissertation.

Research

MEGAN BEECH

Choosing a research degree takes youdownadifferentpath,onewhich is often more independent, as you have no formal taught study. That said, you do get to work with a dedicated supervisory team which pools its research and practical experience to guide you through your research journey. You also have access to one-to-one and group support from the University’s Research Librarian, Martin Gill, as well as the Informed Researcher development sessions. I found this training really helped me to improve my research and planning skills.


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A wide range of courses across the University are accredited by specialist subject area bodies, including the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Association of CharteredCertifiedAccountantsand the Institution of Engineering and Technology. These accreditations mean you can embark onyourcourseconfidentthattheknowledge you develop is approved by and tailored to the industry you want to be part of in the future.

I need to find a course accredited by my profession

EMMA CALLACHER

I am on my second postgraduate courseatHuddersfieldatthemoment.MyfirstwasapostgraduateHR course which is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD). This CIPD accreditation is really important to me as it ensured that everything we were assessed on, including assignments and exams, was based on the subjects that we had been taught and that these subjects were appropriate to and approved by CIPD.

Huddersfield is the first university in the UK to have all permanent teaching staff awarded professional recognition by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). This makes me confident that I will receive high quality teaching from my tutors throughout my course.

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WhenIfirstdecidedtolookintodoingmyPhD I was excited but also really nervous at the prospect of taking on such a big academic commitment alongside my full-time job. I wasn’t even sure how to go about applying for a PhD position, but the Researcher Team were very helpful and showed me how to access the forms and information I needed.

A STRONG SUPPORT NETWORKInthefirstfewmonthsafterenrolmentIwasable to take part in a regular part-time research student support group on campus, as well as get involved in online support groups such as #PhDchat and #ScholarSunday on Twitter. Thesedifferentnetworkshavemademefeelpartof the research community and helped me to meet others sharing the same PhD route as me.

DEDICATED HELPHuddersfieldhasadedicated Research Librarian,Martin Gill,to help you with just about any research task, fromfindingajournalarticletogetting your work published. I go to Martin for guidance when I’m on campus, but as I study fromhomealot,Ialsoreallybenefitfromthe excellent online resources including the comprehensive literature search tool, Summon.

PEER SUPPORTThe Postgraduate Researcher Engagement and Support Association (PRESA) was establishedin2014tobuildservicesandsupport networks for postgraduate students at the University. There are regular lunchtime ‘PGR picnics’ that provide an opportunity to catch up with students from a wide range of disciplines, family days and a great programme of social events including evening seminars (with speakers including the Director of Research and Pro-Vice Chancellor ofResearchand Enterprise).

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Don’t panic! I was sure everyone else on the course would be more experienced, more intelligent,moreconfidentthan me. They weren’t – they were normal people, just like me.

Little and often – you’ve got to chip away at it. I managed this by looking atthecalendarandfillingout all the things that I had to do that week – kids’ swimming lessons, school pick ups, parties (for them and us). You can then see where you have blocks of free time for your studies.

Be organised – I know it’s dull, but you can then plan your time around the deadlines and work out what needs to be done when.

Don’t be afraid to speak up – your opinions and viewpoints are as valid as anyone else’s. You’ll get more out of the experience if you’re part of it rather than an observer and your confidencewillgrow.

I found that the Uni library was lovely and quiet on a Sunday, so would retreat there every so often when deadlines were looming.

Your sense of humour emerges under pressure – embrace and nurture it!

Keep things in perspective – you can’t do it all, something has to give, so:- delegate the chores or,- accept that the world

won’t end if the house is a mess

- remember that you also have a life, your course is a part of that, but it’s not the be all and end all.

Take advantage of any little bits of time, rather than big blocks of time that can be daunting. I woulduseanhourhereor20minutesthere.Ifounditwasareallyeffectivewayof working.

SARAH BROXTON MBA GRADUATE

I work full-time, have two young children and a husband who works away a lot. ButIsurvivedmyMBA–infactI’m consideringdoingmorestudy.Herearemytoptips for balancing your work, home life and studies.

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I’m looking for state-of-the-art facilities

GRACE HEALY

I knew during my postgraduate studies I would need access to specialist equipment. Luckily, everything I needed was close at handoncampus,includinga24-hourlibrary with subject specialists and a Research Librarian, plus state-of-the-art computer, science and technology labs.

The Music department here at Huddersfield is filled with cutting-edge facilities. The first and third floors of the Creative Arts Building are lined with practice rooms, all of which contain pianos (we even have Steinway grand pianos!). On the third floor, there are high-tech recording studios, some of which are set up especially for recording in 5.1 and 7.1 digital surround-sound. St Paul’s Hall, the University’s main concert venue, is available for us to reserve, allowing us to practice in exam conditions prior to recitals. As my studies are primarily research based, I also make use of the excellent online resources, including the vast archive of music journals.

OPENED IN 2014 Student Central is great – it makes meeting friends, going tothegymandfindingthe advice you need really easy.

ACCESS SUPPORTWhen I need support I know where to go – careers advice, welfare staffandfinanceinformation is all in one place.

FOOD AND DRINKIliketograbacoffeefrom Starbucks or Costa, and visit The Deli for lunch with friends.


The new sports facilities include an eight court sports hall.

YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION

The new SU is a great space to relax in, and they also helped me to choose the societies and clubs I wanted to join.

50 FITNESS CLASSES PER WEEK

My favourite classes are Body Combat, Kettlebells and Zumba

– but there are plenty more to choose from.

MEGAN BEECH

I was surprised at how many new, beautifully designed buildings there are on campus. The Business School and the Creative Arts Building both have modern, light teaching spaces andhandyplacestograbacoffeeormeet with friends. Student Central has great choices for lunch – my favouritesaretheStarbuckscoffeebar and the freshly baked pizza from Pizza Bar. The new gym is also very impressive – they have a wide range ofclasseswhichIcanfitaroundmystudy time.

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Professor Cornel Sandvoss Professor of Journalism and Media

Professor Cornel Sandvoss’ research is based on the view that almost all areas of social, cultural, economic and political life have been penetrated andtransformedbydifferentforms of mediated communication.

How do people explore and communicate using media?These forms of communication are constantly evolving and multiplying as technology becomes an integrated aspect of everyday life. To understand how these media matter, we need to start with those that matter most to users. Taking this approach, Cornell explores a wide range of fan cultures acrosssport,television,film,literature,music, arts and politics.

The recent shift from an era of mass communication, in which commonly the few addressed the many, to the age of convergence media, is highlighting how emotions and attachmentsaffectthewaypeoplenavigate the extensive amount of content related to public life, culture, information, entertainment, and even friends and families.

How people’s choices affect societyIn a world of unparalleled choice, our decisions and expressions of what we choose to engage with become central to a wide range of concerns: from the emerging business models of the digital economy, via our presentation of self, sense of identity and community membership throughdifferentmediaplatforms,to participatory digital democracy. Studyingfansandtheeffectthey have on contemporary media and popular culture helps us to explore and meet the challenges of life in the21stCentury.

Forms of communication are constantly evolving and multiplying as technology becomes an integrated aspect of everyday life.

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AtHuddersfieldweforgestronglinks with industry to ensure your research is geared towards the demands of the working world. We can provide opportunities to collaborate with national and international organisationsandsharefindingswiththe people who matter most, from policymakers and leaders in industry to the general public. Our links mean you can work with key industry partners to ensure your research has real-world applications.

As well as building connections with our centres and institutes , you could have the opportunity to apply to become a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) associate, where you could work withbusinessesinmutuallybeneficialcollaborations. This provides valuable experience with practical research, ensuring impact in the world of industry. One of the University’s current KTPs is with Paxman Coolers, the world leaders in developing solutions to hair loss during cancer treatment through scalp cooling techniques.

As part of our research community you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses to enhance your knowledge and employability, whilst making discoveries with real impact on society.

the working world

Business partnershipsIn touch with

The University has a wealth of experience working with companies of all sizes and at all stages of product or service development. With a track record of establishing enterprising, mutually beneficialrelationships,wework with you to understand and meet your objectives, findingtherightpeopleandexpertiseforyourneeds.”PROFESSOR LIZ TOWNS-ANDREWS,DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE

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Our job with this Knowledge Transfer Partnership is to produce relevant biological data – good evidence that will show nurses, patients and doctors that cooling works and how it works.DR NIKOLAOS GEORGOPOULOS, LECTURER IN BIOLOGY AND NUTRITION, EXPLAINING THE UNIVERSITY’S LINK WITH PAXMAN COOLERS.

The Turbocharger Research InstituteA major new partnership with engineering multinational BorgWarner has led to the development of a new Turbocharger Research Institute based on campus and dedicated to research into turbo-charged engine technologies.

Over the past seven years, the School of Computing and Engineering and the School of Applied Sciences have investedmorethan£3.5millioninequipment and facilities. This led to BorgWarner Turbo Systems setting up a partnership with the University to develop the turbocharger systems of the future and to establish the Turbocharger Research Institute, openedin2015.

Compressor end of a turbocharger.

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Professor Janet FinkProfessor of Childhood and Personal Relationships

Professor Janet Fink’s research interests bridge the boundaries of social policy, sociology and social history, often using a range of visual methodologies. Her work addresses the way social inequalities shape children’s lives, how family ‘problems’ are represented in policy and popular culture, and how couples sustain their long-term relationships in contemporary Britain.

Engaging the public with researchIn2014JanetwasjointlyawardedThe Open University’s Engaging Research Award (Research Leader) in acknowledgement of how she has enabled the participation of hard to reach communities in her research and ensured that project findingseffectivelyaddresstheinterests of practice, professional and policy stakeholders. Part of this has included presentations on the ‘Enduring Love?’ project to the Department for Education as well as relationship support organisations such as Relate and OnePlusOne. Janet is also currently collaborating with the Family Planning Association to explore opportunitiesforintegratingfindingsfrom the ‘Enduring Love?’ project into the sex and relationship education curriculum in Wales.

Linking with professional bodiesJanet’s interest and expertise in visual research methodologies has led to her taking on the role of Co-convenor of the British Sociological Association (BSA)’s Visual Sociology Study Group.

This group brings together academics and researchers across all areas of sociology who have an interest in applying visual dimensions to research and teaching to create visually-informed social research.

My commitment to cross-disciplinary research means I bring insights from a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to my teaching.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Halina works in the Business School’s Learning Development Group, supporting students studying Business and Law.

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Halina Harvey, Academic SkillsTutor, discusses the supportavailableto postgraduatestudents

Measuring upPostgraduate study can be wider, deeper and longer than students firstthink.Studentsneedtoconveyunderstanding,criticalreflectionand originalthoughtandthisrequiresacademic skills. Initially, you may not feel fully equipped with these, especially if you’re returning to study after working or bringing up a family.

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Sharpening your toolsAcademic Skills Tutors help postgraduates get to grips with the tools they’ll need, and that doesn’t just mean de-mystifying referencing. Located across the University, we work verycloselywithacademicstafftoensure that we know the assessment process and the curriculum. In some cases we’ve even helped design them. So we know what’s expected of you.

We help you to deconstruct the brief and construct the response. That can be in terms of reading development, research strategies, assessment, time management and, of course, writing.

Space to unpackWe can help you understand what’s expected at the high level at which postgraduate students work. We provideasecureandconfidentialspace to discuss any issues you may haveorevenjusttoconfirmyou’reon track. Module tutors work hard to provide feedback, and we can extend and build upon this, enabling you to deliver your work in a clear and academically excellent format.

For some students, standing up to present to a large academic audience, or just sharing ideas in a small tutor group, can be daunting. We provide the opportunity to have a go, to articulate ideasandbuildupsomeconfidence.This is the nub of what we do – instilling confidencebynurturingtheskillseverystudent needs to present their work in the best possible way.

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Professor Joan LuProfessor of Informatics

Professor Joan Lu is passionate about using cutting-edge research to inform excellent teaching, and much of her work is based around improving learning environments for students.

Addressing real challengesJoan has recently contributed to developing a next-generation student response system (SRS) for asking questions and recording answers in classrooms, supported by funding from Edumecca. The system makes SRSmoreaffordableforawiderrangeof users, including higher education providers, by utilising cross-platform technologies, making it available on web services and smartphones.

Game concepts have also heavily influencedJoan’swork,leadingtoinnovative research into how students learn computer programming. The resulting tool, called iPlaycode, has been successfully used with Joan’s students for the last two years.

Working with industryA recognised member of BCS (Chartered Institute for IT), InSITE (Informing Science Institute) in Australia and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Joan has excellent links with professional bodies and industry partners, ensuring her research is relevant to the ever-changing challenges that companies and individuals face.

Collaborating across sectorsJoan engages with and encourages interdisciplinary research and teaching, forging strong links with on-going research in healthcare, occupational therapy, manufacturing and education. Working with others and linking up areas of expertise ensures both Joan’s teaching and research practices have implications in the wider world.

Leading the Information and Systems Engineering Research Group allows me to bring researchers of all levels together to encourage collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

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Enriching your professional identity

Stephen Boyd – Head of our Careersand Employability Service – explains the

award-winning work of his team

‘EmployableME’ is the name of our innovative approach to careers and employability. EmployableME puts you in control of your career planning and reinforces your professional identity. Your EmployableME journey starts when you begin University with support from your professionally qualifiedandexperiencedaward-winning careers team.

Some of our postgraduate students already have careers but need help totransferskillstoadifferentaspectof that career or company, or to a differentemployerorsectorentirely.The Careers and Employability Service is there to support you with this change, even after you’ve left the University.

In fact we have now launched our new ‘Careers Advice for Life’ service which means all our graduates can access lifelong careers support.

Investing in career resourcesWe have invested in MyCareer – an onlinetool,available24/7,whichpostgraduate students can use to access personalised resources. You can create and update a CV, listen

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to experts discussing job interviews, explore career options and test your skills through online assessments.

Asoneofthefirstuniversitiestotest‘careerconfidence’wefindinnovativeways to optimise your career success by discussing the skills and abilities that you can bring to particular roles.

A five star serviceWeprideourselvesonourflexibleandprofessional support and the strong rapport we have with students and alumni. Employability was recognised as an area of strength in the international QS Stars ranking system, scoring the maximum ratings available for graduate employability rate and for careers service support.

We also have two national awards for excellence from the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) that recognise our innovative approach to student engagement.

The Careers and Employability Service isbasedinStudentCentralofferingsupportandguidancefivedaysaweek, all year round. We also have e-guidance available for when you’re offcampusoryoucancontactusthrough social media.

We have two national awards for excellence that recognise our innovative approach to student engagement.

For more information about what Stephen

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BEING MINDFUL

David Keegan, Mental Healthand Wellbeing Co-ordinator at the University.

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The University’s Wellbeing and DisabilityServicesofferourstudents a range of support. David tells us about the importance of maintaining a healthy body and mind during your studies.

Postgraduate study is fun, hard work and often depends on self-reliance to solve and articulate complex topics. It requires absolute focus and, without attending to your wellbeing, that focus can be hard to sustain.

Exercise, socialising with friends and family and having routines are areas of your life you might unwittingly let go of when faced with the intensive study that postgraduate life demands. Yet these are the things that help release the pressures that are within us all. David explains, “Part of our job in Wellbeing and Disability Services is to help you with strategies to stay healthy.InfactstaffacrosstheUniversityallwork together to ensure that studying for a postgraduatedegreeisfulfillingandenjoyable.

“One thing we really promote here at the Universityismindfulness,”saysDavid.“It’saboutlearning to be in the here and now. Learning to manage all the feelings that you’d expect to experience as a postgraduate student, such as success, perhaps failure, or a bit of fear. But also understanding the expectations that others may put on you or those that you may put on yourself. We aim to help our students understand andreflectuponthesefeelingssothattheycanachievewhattheycametoUniversitytodo.”

Breaking down the barriers“We’re also here to make sure that there are no barriers to your learning. You may have lived with dyslexia, for example, all your life and accepted thatyou’llfindsomeaspectsoflearningharderthan other people. We’re here to help you access the tools and strategies you need to break through those barriers, to help everyone feel equal and empowered.

“There is a huge range of services available to support all types of wellbeing and disability needs, you only need to ask. We like to make our presence known although we appreciate the importance of discretion. We don’t want to add to yourstresssoweofferaconfidentialserviceandrun all sorts of workshops and drop in sessions, allowing you to get the support you need, when youneedit.”

For more information about the support that our Wellbeing and

Disability Services team can offer you, plus information about our

Faith Centre, visit www.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services

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Postgraduate study comes of ageNo longer the exclusive preserve of academia, postgraduate study can be a very practical way of improving pathways to a better paid job, or enhancing your existing role. Or it can be research that will eventually lead to a PhD orsimplythefulfilmentofapassionyouwantto pursue. Whatever it means to you, the University’sStudentFinanceteamoffersadviceand encouragement to help you succeed in your ambition. Jonathan Croall, Head of Student Finance, explains how. “We know that prospective postgraduatestudentsfacearangeoffinancialdecisions around costs and circumstances. In the firstinstanceI recommendcomingalongtoaPostgraduate Study Fair or giving us a call to chat throughyour options.”

FEESand financial support

Jonathan Croall, Head of Student Finance, explains the details of funding a postgraduate degree.

However you make it work, the University will help you to see a great return on that investment. JONATHAN CROALL

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For detailed information about grants, awards, bursaries

and loans available for postgraduate students, visit

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Flexible optionsCircumstances for postgraduate students are often more complex than for undergraduates. We recognise that and do everything we can to supportyouwithflexibleoptions.Manycoursesaresetuptoofferpart-timestudytofitaroundexisting work or family commitments and we like tobeflexibleabouthowyoupayyourfeestoo.“Again,talktous,”saysJonathan.“Weofferuptofour instalments per year to help spread the costs. Ifyou’resupportedfinanciallybyyouremployerwho is paying fees on your behalf, all we will need isaletterofconfirmationoutliningtheextentofthatsupportandwewilldotherest.”

Career Development LoansCareer Development Loans are available from high street banks and you may be able to borrowbetween£300and£10,000.Youcanfindoutmoreinformationabouttheseloansatwww.gov.uk/career-development-loans

Postgraduate Student LoansThe Government is providing loans for postgraduatestudentsforthefirsttimefrom2016/17.Thisisanexcitingdevelopmentand will help more graduates to progress onto further study. Keep checking www.gov.uk for more information.

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Undertaking postgraduate study canbealargefinancialcommitmentbut there are a number of loans, bursaries and scholarships to explore to help you continue studying.

will it cost me?How much

Postgraduatetaughtdegreefees(Home/EUstudents)2016/17*

Type of course Annual tuition fee

Postgraduate taught full-time (MA/MSc) £4,950

MSc Social Work £6,535

MSc Investigative Psychology £6,000

Master of Business Administration (MBA) £13,900

Postgraduate taught part-time (MA/MSc) £412 per 15 credit module£824 per 30 credit module

Human and Health clinical part-time modules £758 per 15 credit module

For other postgraduate programmes please see the relevant subject area brochure or www.hud.ac.uk/courses

Master’s by Research, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, DoctorofEnterpriseandDoctorofEducation2016/17*

Type of course Annual tuition fee

Full-time Home/EU students £4,045

Part-time Home/EU students £2,050

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)/ Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)

DBA/DPA £6,500 – Years 1 and 2£4,000 – Years 3 and 4

All the fees above apply for one year from enrolment. Fees for subsequent years are charged at the then current rate.

Additional programme costs (sometimes known as bench fees) may be charged for research degrees in which there are exceptional costs directly related to the research project.

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Bursaries to support your study

Subject area specific bursaries There are bursaries or fee support available for teacher training and some NHS-related courses. Please check the relevant subject area brochures for more information, or visit www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance

Bursaries and scholarships for UniversityofHuddersfieldgraduates

Progression bursary*TheUniversity’s£500postgraduateprogressionbursary is available to students who gain their undergraduate degree from the University of Huddersfield,andcontinuestraightontoataught postgraduate course.

Vice-Chancellor’s Fee Waiver Initiative**If you complete your University of Huddersfieldundergraduatedegreewith afirstorMaster’sleveldegree(taughtandresearch) with a distinction and plan to undertake a research degree here, you’re entitled to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Fee Waiver Initiative. If you’re successful your fees will be waived for the duration of your research degree. You must apply for a research degree within 12monthsofgraduation.

*Allfiguresquotedonthesepageswerecorrect at the time of printing. For the most up-to-date information please see www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance

**Conditionsapply.Pleasevisitourwebsite orcontactourStudentFinanceTeamtofindoutmore.

These fees apply to Home/EU students studying with us. If you’re from a country outside of the UK/EU please visit www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees for more information on our tuition fees.

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We’ve invested in our people

to help you get the most out

of the Library.

Martin Gill, Research Librarian (left) and Dr Antony Osborne, Academic Librarian.

Your engine room“The Library is your space, and we work hard to ensure you feel that waybecauseweknowthatacademiclibrariescanbedaunting,”saysDr Antony Osborne, one of our Academic Librarians. In a building that stretchesoverfivefloors,theinformationyouneedisundoubtedlythere,andhelpingyoutofindandaccessitinawaythatsuitsyouiswhereoursupportstaffcomein.“StaffthroughouttheUniversityare encouraged to conduct research and my own thesis, ‘The Value of Information Literacy’, impressed on me the importance of providing an information service that is led by your needs rather than our assumptions. Top of the wish list for most postgraduate students isfriendly,knowledgeablestaff,soaswellasinvestinginbuildings,books and resources, we’ve invested in our people to help you get the mostoutoftheLibrary.”

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Available when, where and how you need it“Being on campus may not always be possible, especially if you’re a part-time student (and a lot of our postgraduates are). This is why we provide online access to an extensive range of library resources, from whereveryouare,providingtheflexibilityyou’llneed.Resourcessuchas Summon, a discovery service for academic articles, and UniDesktop, providing access to your documents and software, ensure you have access to the invaluable resources you need, wherever you are.

“Because postgraduate research is so much easier when you understand how to access the information, we run induction courses and follow up with tailored help – one to one sessions, workshops, email advice – to ensure you have the knowledge you need. We make ourselves visible, available and approachable at all times. This is vital foryoursuccess.”

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A productive environmentWe’ve created an environment with spaces toreflectthewayyouwork–collaboratively,quietly, plugged into a screen or with room to spread out and think. In fact our Library has received several national awards as well asbeingaregularfinalistintheTimesHigherEducation Awards for both our Library and ITdevelopments.WewerealsothefirstUKuniversity library to receive the Customer Service Excellence standard and have now held it for eight years.

Investing in research supportMartin Gill is the University’s specialist Research Librarian: “My role is to support researchers throughout their research journey,fromhelpingyoutofindsomeinitialliterature through to supporting you to publish and promote completed research.

We have been investing in improved services for our growing community of postgraduate research students. For example, we’ve designed the Informed Researcher workshops to help you to develop the necessary knowledge, behaviours and attributes of successful researchers. These workshops include sessions on online networking, referencing and publishing, as well as a handy online guide featuring course details, helpful videos and key information from Vitae – an international programme dedicated to enhancing research skills and impact. We also run a weekly drop-in session for PhD students, giving you the chance to come and chat to us about any issues or questions you might have. As postgraduate researchers we know how important your daily work environment is, which is why we’re happy to come and visit you in your work space around the campus, to make sure you have everythingyouneed.”

For more information about our library services

and the resources that are available to our

students visit www.hud.ac.uk/library

For more information about our library

services and the resources that are available to our

students visit www.hud.ac.uk/library

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The Graduate School supports your development as part of our research community.

TheGraduateSchooloffersarangeof academic and professional development support to equip you for a successful future, enabling you to make the very most of the opportunities you have as a postgraduate research student.

Research Environment Team The Graduate School includes the Research Environment Team which is devoted to supporting you in all stages of your academic career. The team delivers:

• the Research Skills Development Programme

• Academic English language support

• career and professional development services

• advice on a range of researcher development funding opportunities.

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Dionne Coburn, ProgrammeManager for Research and Enterprise,

discusses services and supportat the heart of the researchcommunityatHuddersfield.

Academic English Language CentreThe dedicated English Language Centre gives students access to a range of workshops, tutorials and one-to-one sessions with our Academic English Lecturer Dr Tatyana Karpenko-Seccombe, an expert in thefieldofsupportinginternationalpostgraduate students. Part of the Graduate School, the Centre has a suite of networked computers equipped with language programmes and a specialist library of English language reference materials available for students.

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Investment in our campus,investment in you

You can’t help but be inspired by our location. There’s state-of the-art new buildings featuring innovative architecture alongside a working canal that runs through the campus. Idyllic tree lined towpath walks, old bridges and sympathetically converted mills complete the picture.

The University is built around one main campus with everything you need just minutes away. Take a tour of some of our inspirational buildings across campus.

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1. Business School Contemporary classrooms provide space for

group discussion – a key part of the learning process for many postgraduate business and law students.

2. Canalside East and West Home to the new Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council, Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Advanced Metrology and state-of-the-art facilities for computing and multimedia, including Canalside Studios.

3. Lockside This building features specialist facilities

for education, teacher training and youth, community and guidance courses including mock classrooms.

4. Student Central Student Central is home to everything

you’ll need from access to the Library and support services to sport and leisure, all under one roof.

5. Creative Arts Building A truly inspiring place to study and create

for our design and music students, this building features stunning architecture and impressive green credentials.

6. St Paul’s Hall Our main concert venue, located in a former Georgianchurchthatseatsupto400peopleandhostsover70performancesayear.

7. Harold Wilson Building Hereyou’llfindourmainreception,

as well as teaching facilities for our health-related courses.

8. 3M Buckley Innovation Centre The Centre’s state of the art facilities provide

a unique environment for partnerships betweenbusinessesandthe University.

9. The University’s latest exciting development oncampusisthis£27.5millionbuildingwhich will provide a new home for the University’s Law School and the School of Music, Humanities and Media. Due for completionJanuary2017.

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STUDENT CENTRAL

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We’re continually investing in our campus and our latest development was built with only one thing in mind – our students.

StudentCentralisaunique£22.5mhubthatcombines access to the Library, computing, sport, leisure and eating space all under one roof.YoucangrabacoffeefromStarbucksorCosta, pick up a magazine in the Students’ Union shop, or enjoy a range of hot food from Campus Kitchen, the Deli or the Pizza Bar.

Team Hud would love to show you around our sportsfacilitieswhichincludeafitnesscentrefeaturing Technogym ARTIS® equipment, badminton and squash courts as well as a strength and conditioning studio and dance studios,hostingover50classesperweek.

Thegroundfloorprovidesspaceforourstudentsto relax or work on projects with friends, plus easy access to support services including careers, financeandinternationalsupport.ThesecondfloorishometotheStudents’Unionwhichoffersadvice and support for anything from joining sports and societies to taking part in elections.

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JoshElderfield,theStudents’Union (SU) President, discussestheHuddersfieldSU experience.

TheStudents’Unionoffersloadsofopportunities for students to get involved in the social life of the University. There is a huge range of activities, from bellydancing to salsa, fencing to frisbee and everything inbetween.

Get involvedWe’dalsoencourageyoutoflexyourdemocratic muscles and become a Course Rep or Student Councillor. By gettinginvolvedandtellinguswhat youlove(andalsowhatyoudon’tlove as much) you can make a real impact, driving changes and improving the services we provide to our students.

THE STUDENTS’ UNION

We want to deliver the services you need to make your time here the best that it can be.

The Students’ Union has more than 100sportsclubsandsocietiestogetinvolved in.

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We’re an organisation led by students, for students, which means nothing is more important than making sure we’re doing what you want us to do.

Impartial adviceWhen you’re studying hard, it’s really important to give yourself a break. We canpointyouintherightdirectiontohelpyoufindthespaceyouneed,wherever that might be. This includes a fulladvicecentrestaffedbyprofessionals,helping students with their academic studies, accommodation issues and financialconcerns.

So whatever you’re looking for from your time as a postgraduate student at the University, being part of the Students’ Union is one of the best ways to broaden your experience and make the most of yourtimeatHuddersfield.Ourmissionis to make student life better, and that’s exactly what we’re about.

To find out more about the Students’ Union visit www.huddersfield.su

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Accommodation

Thefirstthingyou’lldiscoverwhenlookingforaplacetoliveisthatwedon’tofferaccommodation directly. We do that through DIGS Student, a privately owned company that specialisesinprovidinghighqualityaffordableaccommodation and who are recommended and approved by us. DIGS is a national operator of student accommodation and is committed to student satisfaction. They work extremely closely with both the University and the Students’ Union.

Ashenhurst Student HousesAs a postgraduate student you may feel that you now want a quieter space to focus on your studies. Ashenhurst Student Houses is a community of 280studentslivinginclustersofterracedhouse-style accommodation, which is modelled on home living. In a residential and peaceful part of Huddersfieldoverlookingthetown,Ashenhurstsits within its own leafy parkland. There are a number of local shops nearby for essentials, and for everything else, including the University, the town centre is just a short walk away. Buses run regularly and are free in the daytime, once you’ve bought anannualpass(currently£20†). Ashenhurst is relaxed and friendly, as you’d expect from a small community.

Storthes Hall Park Student VillageStorthes Hall Park is the largest student village inHuddersfieldwithover1,300studentslivingthere. It has everything you’ll need for a typical student experience, including an on-site gym, shop and bar and an extensive events programe in conjunction with the Students’ Union. There is a regular direct bus from Storthes Hall Park to the University meaning students have easy access to the University and town centre.

Good valueThere are a variety of room types available at both Ashenhurst Student Houses and Storthes Hall Park Student Village to suit individual needs and budgets - take a look at the room plans opposite. All rooms come with high speed broadband, WiFi and utilities included in the weekly rent – it really is great value for money.

†Basedon2015prices.Thisisduetoincreaseto£25in2016.

For more informationToseepictures,findoutcostsandhearwhat current students think about living inHuddersfieldvisit:

Ashenhurst Student Houses www.digstudent.co.uk/ashenhurst

Storthes Hall Park Student Village www.digstudent.co.uk/stortheshall

Want to do your own thing? Huddersfieldanditssurroundingareasoffersomegreatalternativeaccommdationsoyoucanfindaplacethat’s just right for you.

Tofindoutmoreaboutalternativeaccommodation call +44(0)1484473446orvisitour Students’ Union at www.hudlets.su

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*Room plans are to approximate scale.

For a full breakdown of the facilities, virtual tours,

photographs and what’s included in your rent visit

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Standard room* (3326x2794mm) includes a 3ft wide bed

Basic room* (3326x2794mm) includes a 2ft 6in wide bed

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AROUND HUDDERSFIELD

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Beautiful countryside on your doorstep, great shopping, fun nightlife, exciting festivals, sporting legends and friendly people who love to chat. Make a friend here and you’ve got them for life.

HuddersfieldisPennineYorkshireatitsbestandtheperfectbackdroptotheUniversitycampus.Infact,Huddersfieldhasbeenvotedoneofthehappiestplacestoliveinthecountry.*

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Ifyouhaven’tbeentoHuddersfieldbut fancy seeing some of the places mentionedinthe‘ExploreHuddersfield’guide, visit explorehud.co.uk

Bypickingyourfavouritefilmclipsyou can plan and create your perfect dayinHuddersfield,whetherthat’sskateboarding, mountain climbing, or having a cocktail with your friends. Share yourfilmsothatwe–andyourfriends–canseeyourfavourites.

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Cohesion and harmonyThe town has a great multicultural community, which is strongly represented at the four day Food and Drink Festival. Celebrating a spectrum of cultures and societies, the Festival attracts over 150,000people.

Although there is a strong choral and brass band tradition,HuddersfieldalsohoststheUK’slargestinternational festival of new and experimental music,theHuddersfieldContemporaryMusic Festival.

A place to come back toHuddersfieldisatownthatvaluesitsrootsbutisnot afraid to grow. Beautiful listed buildings, like the famous railway station in St George’s Square, sit comfortably alongside modern architecture. The Lawrence Batley Theatre, once a chapel, is highly regarded – attracting exciting, pioneering world-class companies. Rural landscapes, easily explored by bicycle, and the famous real ale trail surround the town, but there is also great access by road and rail to cities like Leeds and Manchester.

Huddersfield,oneofthe largest towns in the UK, has something for everyone.

Architecturally striking and surrounded by verdant hills, Huddersfield’scompact centre packs in a surprising array of attractions and down-to-earth fun. LONELY PLANET

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Entry requirementsand applications

Postgraduate taught degree applications

For a taught postgraduate degree you’ll need afirstorsecondclassHonoursdegreefromaUK university or equivalent. We’ll consider other qualificationsdependingontheirrelevancetothe intended area of study.

For full details of the entry requirements for our taught courses, visit www.hud.ac.uk/courses

Postgraduate research degree applications

The normal entry requirements for enrolment toaresearchdegreeareafirstoruppersecondclass Honours degree from a UK university or equivalent.

The University considers research degree applications throughout the year and enrolment takes place on (or shortly after) the followingdateseachyear: //21September //11January.

Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS)

If you’re in paid employment, unemployed or caring for children or relatives, CATS opens up a whole world of postgraduate study, thanks toaflexibleandtransferablepointsbasedaccumulation system.

CATS enables you to gain credits for each module successfully completed. A standard University postgraduatemoduleattracts15creditsandcontributestowardsthefinalqualification.180 creditsarerequiredforaone-yearfull-timeMaster’sdegree;120creditsarerequiredforaPostgraduateDiploma(PgDip)and60creditsforaPostgraduateCertificate(PgCert).Coursesarebrokendownintostandalonemodulesofferinggreaterchoiceandflexibility.

What’s more, you’ll even have the opportunity to study associated subjects of your own choosing. Our students are increasingly able to combine subjects across traditional discipline boundaries andtransferacrossdifferenttypesofaward.CATS makes it easier to transfer from full-time to part-time study or vice versa. It’s also useful if you have to move out of the area or interrupt your studies for whatever reason as your credits can be retained for later use (but must be used within six years of the start of study).

CATS also allows us to recognise and credit previous experience or learning. This makes it possible to accumulate points without necessarily taking every module. Each qualificationoffersasetofcompulsorymodulesand a selection of optional modules.

Best of all, many employers have bought into the thinking behind CATS. The increased opportunitiesforstudentstogainqualificationsparticularly suited for the world of work ultimately benefitemployerstoo,soit’swin,win.i

Get in touch to apply to study for a taught or research degree: AdmissionsandRecordsOffice Tel.+44(0)1484473969 Email. [email protected] www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply

Many courses accept applications from students who are returning to education and who have relevant and appropriate work experience. Please give us a call to discuss your options.

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and we will let students know in good time the options available for them to choose for the following year.

We will only change core modules for a course if it is necessary for us to do so, for example to maintain course accreditation. We will let you know about any such changes as soon as possible, usually before you begin the relevant academic year.

Sometimes we have to make changes to other aspects of a course or how it is delivered. We only make these changes if they are for reasons outside of our control, or where they are for our students’benefit.Again,wewillletyouknowabout any such changes as soon as possible, usually before the relevant academic year. Our regulations set out our procedure which we will follow when we need to make any such changes.

Data protectionThe University holds personal data on all applicants and enrolled students. All such data is kept and processed in accordance with the provisionsoftheDataProtectionAct1998.Details are available on the University website. Visit: www.hud.ac.uk/informationgovernance/dataprotection

Our agreement with youIfyouacceptanofferofaplaceattheUniversitywe will have a binding agreement with you. A personwhoisnotpartytothisagreementshall not have any rights under or in connection with it. Only you and the University shall have any right to enforce or rely on the agreement between us. Your enrolment at the University is subject to your acceptance of the requirement to abide by its rules, regulations, policies and procedures. You will be responsible for making yourself aware of these requirements. An up to date electronic version of all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures can be found on our website www.hud.ac.uk. These incorporate any changes made from time to time and all students become subject to such changes as soon as they are published. You are advised to check the regulations frequently for any changes – the relevant web address is shown on the reverse of student ID cards.

Equal opportunitiesTheUniversityofHuddersfieldisanequalopportunities institution. We aim to create conditionswherestaffandstudentsaretreatedsolely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, age, race, caste, class, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, family responsibility, trade union activity, political or religious belief, or age.

Please visit our website to see our Equal OpportunitiesPolicyStatement: www.hud.ac.uk/equality

Students’ Union membershipUnderthe1994EducationAct,studentsatallUKuniversities have the right to join, or not to join, the Students’ Union. There is no membership fee. If you choose not to join you have the right not to be disadvantaged; however you are not entitled to vote, take part in elections, or hold any office.Thefollowingarrangementsapplyinorderthat non-Union members are not disadvantaged:

// Non-members are welcome to take part in theactivitiesofAffiliatedClubsandSocietieson payment of the appropriate subscription. However,theymaynotvoteorholdofficeinthesocietyorclub.Unionmembersmaybeofferedadiscounted subscription.

// Non-members are free to use Union facilities on the same basis as members.

// Welfare, catering and shops are available to non-members as well as members. Union membersmaybeofferedadiscountedprice.

Prospectus informationWe will always try to deliver your course as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below.

We review all optional modules each year and changethemtoreflecttheexpertiseofourstaff,currenttrendsinresearchandasaresultof student feedback. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from

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The

Society Alumni It might seem a long way

off, but you could soon be a Huddersfield graduate.

The good news is it won’t all end at graduation. You’ll progress from being a student to being a graduate or ‘alumnus’.

As an alumnus, you’ll become a member of our active alumni network which has more than 47,000 members and covers more than 130 countries.

You’ll be able to access support for your career and business, as well as keep in touch with fellow alumni and the University, via the Alumni Office.

Tips from a Huddersfield Alumnus:

Carl Tibisz, Human Resource Management MA, now Leadership and Engagement Manager at Asda.

“My top tips for anyone studying

at postgraduate level whilst working are to be planned, organised and diligent with your time.

I’d recommend the University of Huddersfield as a place to study - so much so that a number of my colleagues from Asda are currently completing their professional qualifications at Huddersfield.”

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

UoHalumni@HudAlumni

or visit www.hud.ac.uk/alumni for more information.

Society

As a Huddersfield alumnus you’ll benefit from:• ‘Careers advice for life’ – all our

graduates can access lifelong careers support

• Personal branding and social media training for up to three years after graduation

• Ongoing access to graduate-level jobs via the University’s JobShop

• Help to start up your own business for up to five years after graduation

• Access to professional networking events

• Complimentary tickets to prestigious events on campus

• Discounts on continuing study• Free access to the Library• Discounted life membership of the

Students’ Union.

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We hope this prospectus has answeredmost ofyourquestionsabout studying at the University of Huddersfield.Ifyouhaveanyfurtherquestionsplease getintouch.

Admissions Office Tel.+44(0)1484473969 Email. [email protected]

Careers and Employability Service Tel.+44(0)1484472124 Email. [email protected]

DIGS (student accommodation) Tel.+44(0)1484473104/472738 [email protected]

Disability Services Tel.+44(0)1484472675 Email. [email protected]

Faith Centre Tel.+44(0)1484472090 Email. [email protected]

General enquiries Tel.+44(0)1484422288 Email. [email protected]

Students’ Union Tel.+44(0)1484473555 Email. [email protected]

Wellbeing Services Tel.+44(0)1484472675 Email. [email protected]

Usefulcontacts

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GREAT TEACHING AND LEARNING

NATIONAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS

FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS

TO MARK

UK’S LEADING UNIVERSITY

FOR THE RECEIPT OF

BRITAIN’S BEST LECTURERS

UK’S ONLY UNIVERSITY WHERE

OF PERMANENT TEACHING STAFF ARE100%

FELLOWS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY

PTES 2014

STUDENTSATISFACTION

OVERALL POSTGRADUATEOUR

86%

IS

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

WE’RE ADYNAMIC INSTITUTION

x4 x4THAT HAS QUADRUPLED OUR RESEARCH INCOME

AND ITS

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHERS

IN 7 YEARS

We have world-leading applied research groups in…

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

ARTS AND HUMANITIESSOCIAL SCIENCES

ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

REF

GREAT FUTURE

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATING

AND/OR

OF OUR

GO ON TO WORK

FURTHER STUDY

94%

£27,700STARTING SALARY IS

OUR AVERAGE ANNUAL

POSTGRADUATE

PROFESSIONALMANAGERIAL ROLES

OR

8 in 10OF OUR POSTGRADUATES

DLHE 2013/14

GO ON TO WORK IN

DLHE 2013/14

DLHE 2013/14

Sources: DLHE – Destination of Leavers of Higher Education, PTES – Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, REF – Research Excellence Framework. Updated May 2015.

AWARD WINNING

Come along to our Study Fairs on:

Tuesday 24 November 2015Thursday 10 March 2016

We hold daytime and evening sessions so you can attend at a time that suits you.

Daytime: 11am - 2pmEvening: 4pm - 6pm

Visit www.hud.ac.uk/study-fairs to book your place.

STUDY FAIRSPOSTGRADUATE

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uddersfi eld Postgraduate study 2016/17

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