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In addition to the below we also offer a range of Joint Honours degrees

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If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

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You can apply for this course using the application forms below

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This is a unique opportunity for you to work with national and international experts in Film while, at the same time, developing yourself as an expert in the field.

One of very few such courses in the UK, this MRes will enable you to acquire fundamental research skills while carrying out a major research project of your choice. The MRes offers an ideal bridge to further postgraduate study (e.g. a PhD) or to acquire, transferable employer-related skills.

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A bridge from undergraduate to postgraduate study
Develop advanced research skills (e.g. in areas such as literature review and research methods)
Work with national and international experts in your field
Carry out a major research project in a topic of your choice
Acquire transferable skills in areas such as project planning and management, time management, research and data analysis, digital literacy and report writing

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Before applying

You should first discuss your research interests, qualifications and potential research project with potential supervisors and/or the course leader prior to submitting an application. This will help establish, for both parties, that our staff have the necessary expertise to supervise your proposal and to identify whether the intended research project would require additional, available resources. To be considered, applications must attach a research proposal (750 words), setting out the project you wish to carry out on the MRes.

Please contact the programme leader Dr Barbara Mitra (b.mitra@worc.ac.uk) for general advice about your research topic and the availability of appropriate supervision.

Information about application and interview deadlines can be found on our Applying for a Masters by Research page.

Please contact the Research School (research@worc.ac.uk) if you have any questions.

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All applications are passed to the relevant course leader for consideration. If the application has potential, an interview is scheduled by a panel of academic staff. An offer of a place on the MRes will be made when the following conditions are satisfied:

Applicant meets the specified entry requirements.
The Institute has the supervisory capacity and expertise to support the research project outlined in the application form.
The proposal outlined has the potential to become a viable research project at Masters level.

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Our courses are informed by research and current developments in the discipline and feedback from students, external examiners and employers. Modules do therefore change periodically in the interests of keeping the course relevant and reflecting best practice. However the majority of what you study will be entirely up to you. These have been incredibly varied but, across the programme, we have seen imaginative projects on topics as varied as Shakespeare’s Globe and Homosexual Subcultures in Birmingham to film musicals, female superheroes, and the coverage of #MeToo on social media.

We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.

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International applicants will be required to demonstrate comparable prior subject experience and to have an appropriate level of written and spoken English (normally an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in written English).

Entry qualifications for international students are guided by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre's (NARIC) advice on international qualifications.

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You will normally be expected to have:

A First or Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) Degree, or equivalent award, in Film or a related subject

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Appropriate research or professional experience, which can be verified by evidence of achievement. Research related experience in the TV or film industries, local arts, writing or film groups, as an artist or media practitioner, or work for a relative government organisation, NGO, cinema, arts studio, museum, etc

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This course will help you to develop both intellectual and technical competencies in research. It will prepare you for academic careers by covering the fundamental components of academic research: developing a topic, literature review, method and analysis, and the planning and execution of a substantial piece of written or practical research. Through the 'apprenticeship' model, your work will be closely integrated with that of an expert supervisor and with an academic department giving you valuable experience of contributing to and working within a community of scholars. This will allow possible development towards further postgraduate research such as a PhD. Former graduates from the MRes programme have gone on to be awarded competitive, fully-funded 3 year PhD bursaries in the region.

An MRes in Film will also help you to progress towards a career in equivalent research-based employment. This might include, for example, in the media and film industries, arts organisations or cinemas, as an artist or media practitioner, or work for a relevant government organisation, NGO, production company, museum. In the context of an ever-expanding information economy, an MRes would prepare you for work in any organisation looking for literate and research trained staff. Further support will be available to you via the Research School's Student Researcher Development Programme. This provides workshops in, amongst other things, oral presentations, public engagement, writing CVs, bid writing, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

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You will be taught via a combination of classroom modules and supervisor-supported independent study. Lectures are used to impart the core knowledge essential to each component of the course, while also, generally, being interactive. Analysis, problem-solving skills, and, most importantly, the application of knowledge to your own project are all developed through interactive seminars and workshops. On RSDP4001 and MHCA4001, both lectures and workshops are delivered principally via guest sessions in which the varied expertise of teaching staff across arts, humanities and the University as a whole supports the development of the broad, rounded skills that the MRes is designed to develop. Research skills are developed through classroom activities and assessments (as described above) but also in conjunction with supervisors on the supervisor-led modules MHCA4002 and MHCA4005. This close working with the supervisor, who will be an expert in your field of study, will foster the more specific research skills required for your subject. By successful completion of the course, you will be beginning to develop as an expert in your field.

Meetings with personal academic tutors are scheduled on at least 8 occasions in the year (for full-time students) and approximately 4 (for part-time). The personal academic tutor is likely to be your supervisor. By combining teaching, independent study, academic support from Student Services and Library Services, and personal academic tutoring we seek to enable you to reflect on your progress and to build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will help you to flourish and be successful.

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In a typical week you will have around 0-7.5 contact hours of teaching. The precise contact hours will depend on the timetabling of modules and is variable. In the second half of the course you would expect to have less contact time in order to do more independent study around your research project.

Typically contact time will be structured around:

1 taught module per week (2.5 or 5 hours, dependent on module).
Independent self-study, supported by meetings with a supervisor.

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In addition to direct contact time, you will be expected to undertake around 25 hours of personal self-study per week. Typically, this will involve research, data gathering, or writing either for the thesis preparation module or for the final research project. Independent learning is supported by a range of excellent learning facilities, including the Hive and library resources, our virtual learning environment, and extensive electronic learning resources.

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1 year full-time
2 years part-time.

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You will be taught by a teaching team whose research, expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. In addition, the taught modules will be supported by a range of guest lecturers with expertise in each of the areas covered by the module.

The core team for the MRes includes subject experts details of whom can be found in the course handbook and on the Institute web pages. All of our lecturers have a higher education teaching qualification or are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.

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The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or 'formative' assignments. Each module has one or more formal or 'summative' assessments which are graded and count towards the overall module grade. The assessment methods are designed to test out each of the core components of the major research project which will be the foundation of your MRes e.g. Methods, underlying paradigms, theories, and philosophies.

Subject to module changes, the formal summative assessment for this course will comprise of: a personal development plan; a literature review; an individual presentation (on research methods); an essay (or equivalent) on research philosophy; a sample chapter (or equivalent); an extended research project.

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How to apply

Please make your application via our online application form. If you have any questions, please contact the Doctoral School on 01905 542182 or research@worc.ac.uk

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Application links

MPhil

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PhD

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Research at Worcester has grown significantly in recent years. We aim to produce research that is distinctive, socially and culturally relevant, and that influences national agendas. We continually strive to develop new areas of research excellence while, in certain areas, our work has already been acknowledged as world-leading.

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Our Institute of Arts and Humanities academics have an extensive experience supervising a variety of topics which includes topics as diverse as literary adaptation, folklore, horror cinema, exploitation cinema, European cinema, genre, cult movies, and popular television.

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Additional information

Please see guidance on Applying for an MPhil or Applying for a PhD to include application and interview deadlines.

If your research involves working with vulnerable adults and/or children then you may be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check. There will be a small charge for this. For more information please contact research@worc.ac.uk.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustment. If you require an alternative format for making your application due to a disability, please contact us to discuss your needs on 01905 542182 or research@worc.ac.uk.

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PhD year by year

After receiving your application, we try to establish if we have the necessary expertise to supervise your project and we begin to form a supervisory team for you. This will normally consist of a Director of Studies (DoS), who will be your lead supervisor, and at least one other supervisor, who will offer you additional support and guidance throughout your studies. If, following a successful interview, you are offered a place as a full-time student, your programme of study will look something like this:

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You will have submitted a draft research outline with your application. In your first year, you will be working towards submitting a more complete research proposal. You will be aided in your research by meeting with your supervisory team to discuss your progress. You will also be supported through your first year by engaging with a series of three modules as part of our Researcher Development Programme:

RSDP4001: Developing as a Researcher
RSDP4005: Approaches to Research
RSDP4004: Planning Your Research Project

At the end of each year, beginning with your first year, you will reflect on and formally review your progress with your supervisory team and MPhil/PhD Course Leader. We call this annual meeting an Annual Progress Review (APR).

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In your second year, you will be collecting data and working on your research project under the supervision of your supervisors through regular meetings. You may at this point have research papers ready to publish and you may wish to attend conferences to present your research to other experts in your field. You will be able to apply to our Research Student Support Scheme for some funding for this purpose. Students normally undergo Transfer from MPhil to PhD towards the end of their second year. This will be part of your Annual Progress Review for this year.

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In your third and fourth year, you will be writing up your thesis and preparing for your viva voce examination. This is an oral exam with two examiners and a chair. You can also request that your supervisor be present at the exam. The exam will take place after you have submitted your final thesis. After the exam, it is not unusual for the examiners to ask that some amendments be made to your thesis before the final award is confirmed and you will have additional time to do this. It is possible to complete the course in three years, but we have found that the majority of students do take four years to complete the course. At the end of each year of your registration, you will go through an Annual Progress Review.

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With study space and IT provision in the Research Office, and access to the University of Worcester’s virtual resources and state-of-the-art library facilities, the Film Studies team at Worcester have an excellent range of resources to support your learning and research project.

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Part time students follow the same structure as full-time students but normally complete the PhD over a period of five to six years. Part-time students take two modules in each of their first two years, and will normally Transfer to PhD in their fourth year.

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First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award
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All students engage with our Researcher Development Programme (RDP). The RDP aims to develop and enhance the skills, both generic and specific, that you will need to complete your research degree but also to become an effective researcher. The RDP is organised around thematic clusters, consisting of modules, and workshops, delivered face-to-face by subject specialists from across the University and the dedicated Researcher Development Team, or online through our virtual learning environment.

As part of the RDP, you will complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (PG Cert). All students must complete the PG Cert in order to progress on their MPhil/PhD Programme. The PG Cert is strongly focused on developing your programme of research, starting from establishing your development needs, and preparing you for the planning and subsequent delivery of your programme of research.

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Supervisors

Dr Paul Elliott

Dr Mikel Koven
Expertise: cult and exploitation film; folklore and film; urban legends; representations of the Holocaust; horror cinema; ethnography; film festivals, and audience studies.

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If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

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Our filmmaking course embraces all areas of film - from documentary and fiction, to artist's film production and critical writing. We believe in learning through doing - so from the very beginning, you'll become part of a close-knit creative team, making films exactly as you would in the industry.

Digital technology has changed the way that film is conceived and produced. You'll explore different techniques and establish yourself in a key specialist role, such as production design, visual effects, animation, directing, cinematography, editing or sound.

The experience of studying film with like-minded people in an arts environment will help to fuel your creativity and give you a wide network of invaluable contacts for your future career.

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Build a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates the specialist skills and practical film making experience which employers really value
Study in our purpose-built Digital Arts Centre, which includes a video studio, sound studio, individual edit suites and high-spec computer labs with the latest image manipulation, editing and sound post-production software
Benefit from regular visits, guest lectures and feedback from top industry experts
Tailor your learning to your interests by studying your degree in combination with a second subject, such as Film Studies, Screenwriting or Creative Writing

Applying through UCAS

Single Honours:
Filmmaking BA (Hons) - W612

Joint Honours:
Please visit the individual joint honours course pages for UCAS links:
Animation and Filmmaking BA (Hons)
Filmmaking and Screenwriting BA (Hons)

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Read our How to apply pages for more information on applying and to find out what happens to your application.

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104 UCAS Tariff points (for example, BCC at A Level)

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Employability

Our film graduates typically pursue career routes into media, including:

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further specialised training in a specific industry-related job role,
working as a freelancer,
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Our multi-strand course gives you the opportunity to take your study in a particular direction and/or to achieve a portfolio of skills and knowledge that is attractive to potential employers and clients.

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The University places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement. A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support through the personal academic tutoring system enables you to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will enable you to flourish and be successful.

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The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or 'formative' assignments.

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Develop a bespoke studio practice in drawing, painting, print-making, sculpture, performance, installation, film, photography, socially-engaged practices and wellbeing.
Study as part of a community of artists with specialist workshop, exhibition and making spaces at The Art House.
Attend lectures and be given tutorials by internationally renowned artists
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Applying through UCAS

Single Honours:
Fine Art BA - W100

Joint Honours:
Please visit the individual joint honours course pages for UCAS links:
Fine Art and Illustration BA - WW1F

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Read our How to apply pages for more information on applying and to find out what happens to your application.

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What will you study?

The degree is taught as a single programme to support you in developing an individual studio practice. You will be expected to be in The Art House Studios as much as possible to independently build your practice.

The course is structured around four key aspects of studio practice: Making, Research, Exhibition, and Site. Each year you will undertake four modules (two for joint honours students) that will engage with these aspects and will build to give you a holistic understanding of how your practice is developing. These modules are all taught together so that each week your independent making time will be supported by a number of contact sessions with the tutors.

Year 1

Year 1 focuses on material experimentation through a series of structured making tasks. You can make drawings, paintings, prints, objects, sound works, films and performances, all supported by tutorials groups critiques, readings and lectures.

You will be introduced to artists, contexts, films, concepts and philosophies which you can incorporate into your practice. You will build a set of critical skills to read images, events and environments as well as research strategies for drawing and image-making. You will develop descriptive writing skills and basic academic research methods. You will read, draw, make photographs and films and write about what you are looking at and what you are making.

Year 2

Year 2 focuses on public exhibition-making outside of the studios. You will make a proposal about the practice that you want to make. You will learn to work as a group on joint projects and presentations. At the end of the year, you will curate a public group exhibition to show your work.

Students at The Art House are encouraged to engage with the culture and politics of the wider world. The site strand considers how art-making is situated within the world and where it appears. This includes exhibition visits, museums, archives, artist-run spaces, and guided walks.

Year 3

Year 3 focuses on independent practice and the Degree Show. You will present your first solo show and build a portfolio for the future.

Imagining how your work meets the world is central to the degree. Throughout the course, you will get the opportunity to present your work in the gallery and project spaces in The Art House and get feedback from specialist staff, visiting artists and your peers. You will get to engage with artists making in the spaces as part of The Art House residencies and develop technical skills for how to present and display your work. In the third year, you will construct your own solo show in The Art House and present your work as part of the Institute of Arts Degree Show.

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UGTU1001 Introduction to Tutoring
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Students may be asked to submit a portfolio of artworks in PDF format if their application requires it. Mature students who have been out of education for a period of time, or students wanting to transfer from a different discipline may also be invited for interview.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.

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104 UCAS tariff points (for example, BCC at A Level)

T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points here.

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Employability

Graduates from the course have had success in a variety of careers in the arts as well as in going on to study at postgraduate level at various universities including the Royal College of Arts. There are a range of career pathways open to students from a Fine Art course including becoming artists, curators, writers, designers, photographers, teachers and working within galleries. Increasingly, graduates are undertaking a variety of freelance commissions, setting up their own studio and gallery spaces and running their own businesses.

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You are taught through a combination of:

Tutorials
The studio tutorial - that is the discussion between tutor and student in the presence of your work - remains the principle form
of teaching and learning in a fine art education.

Group Crits
Like the tutorial the group crit forms an essential, critical strand of the teaching and feedback that you will encounter. These are opportunities to present finished work or work in progress to a group of peers, that will then be discussed.

Peer Review
Students will perform peer reviews on each other’s work according to the learning outcomes and grading criteria for the module

Seminars
These sessions focus on the exchange of ideas, promoting argument and debate. They will often be delivered in response to something that you have been asked to look at, this could be a reading, a film or an exhibition.

Lectures
These are platforms for delivery of contextual and critical discourse. During these sessions you will develop your knowledge around subject areas, disciplines, and thematic concepts.

Workshops
These are used to develop your skills and will often take the form of a demonstration before providing you with individual and/or group opportunities to practice and extend these skills through mini projects with technical support.

Studio time
This is a crucial aspect of the course. You are expected to develop your own areas of study. You are expected to take this forward through research, experimentation and the development of a range of skills required to create a body of work.

In addition, meetings with personal academic tutors are scheduled on at least 4 occasions in the first year and three occasions in each of the other years of a course.

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In a typical week you will have around 12 contact hours of teaching. The precise contact hours will depend on the optional modules selected and in the final year you will normally have slightly less contact time in order to do more independent study.

Typically class contact time will be structured around:

Tutorials
Group Crits
Seminars
Lectures
Presentations
Workshops

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In addition to the contact time, you are expected to undertake around 25 hours of personal self-study per week. Typically this will involve working on set-assignments in levels 4 and 5 and the development of a portfolio through studio practice in level 6.

Independent learning is supported by a range of excellent learning facilities, including the Hive and library resources, the virtual learning environment, and extensive electronic learning resources.

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You will be taught by a teaching team from across Fine Art, whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the modules on the course and includes respected senior academics and professional practitioners with substantial, current industry experience.

Teaching is informed by research, consultancy and professional practice, four of whom are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy and hold a PG Cert in Learning and Teaching.

You can learn more about the staff by visiting our staff profiles.

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Assessment methods include presentations, portfolios of practical work, critical writing, exhibitions.

The precise assessment requirements for an individual student in an academic year will vary according to the mandatory and optional modules taken, but a typical formal summative assessment pattern for each year of the course is:

Year 1

2 x Portfolios of Artworks
2 x Writing/Research/Making Assignments
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1 x Learning Journal
1 x Reflective Statement
1 x Zine
1 x Online project
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3 x Portfolio of Artworks
4 x Reflective Statements
1 x Exhibition proposal
2 x Writing/Research/Making Assignments

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2 x Portfolio of Artworks
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3 x Reflective Statements
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You will receive feedback on assessments. Feedback is intended to support learning and you are encouraged to discuss it with personal academic tutors and module tutors as appropriate.

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Meet the team

You will be taught by a teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course.

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

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Fine Art with Psychology has been specifically designed for anyone wanting to develop skills in Fine Art but has an additional interest or ambition in using these skills in a wider context. The course runs in parallel with the Fine Art degree and is taught primarily in the new purpose-built studios of the Art House building in Worcester city centre. On completion of this course you will have a well-developed artistic practice and a thorough grounding in psychology.

The advantage of this design over a joint honours is that it presents a coherent and identifiable route into a range of career opportunities. The balance of the course is such that you will be able to develop enough high level skills and understanding of both Fine Art and psychology to pursue career opportunities in these areas. The combination provides additional opportunities for you to develop and expand your career prospects further for example in, arts therapies, health and wellbeing and education.

The course is a combination of evidence and problem-based learning together with the application of theory into practice with a focus on socially-engaged art and art’s role in the wider society. Over the three years, you will have the opportunity to develop practical, technical, conceptual and creative skills with the ability to conduct research, critical analysis and application of your understanding in a range of contexts.

In the first and second years the flavour is more towards the Fine Art related aspects to allow you to develop skills in these areas whilst developing the necessary skills and knowledge in psychology to embed and apply your learning throughout the course.

In the third year additional psychology modules are available, which enables you to choose the balance of your final year and so steer the degree towards your own interests and ambitions.

Completing the course with a good second class honours degree will enable 'access onto one of our related post-graduate courses.

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Develop a bespoke studio practice in drawing, painting, print-making, sculpture, performance, installation, film, photography, socially-engaged practices and wellbeing
Learning through practice
Work and study in new bespoke facilities
A balance of innovative and traditional assessment methods to support your learning
Attend lectures and be given tutorials by internationally renowned artists
Develop a unique, personal arts practice that explores the value of art for the health and wellbeing of individuals and society at large
Exhibit your work in the Art House galleries and Pitt Studio in Worcester
Professional taught courses in psychology and counselling

Applying through UCAS

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Read our How to apply pages for more information on applying and to find out what happens to your application.

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Research: Looking through Writing
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Mandatory

Research: Critical Commentary (Dissertation equivalent)
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If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.

Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from http://www.ucas.com

T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points here.

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112 UCAS tariff points (for example, BBC at A Level)

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above and a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, one of which should be Art and Design related.

Suitable applicants are selected on the strength of their qualifications, predicted grades, personal statement and references. If these are deemed insufficient students will be asked to submit a portfolio of 7 – 10 images in PDF format.

The portfolio will be examined for evidence of background subject knowledge and of a foundational understanding of fine art processes. In cases where students don’t have the required qualifications but have other experience, they may be invited for interview.

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A degree with Psychology is highly favoured by employers, giving you an excellent advantage in the job market. Previous graduates have gone into roles as diverse as management, human resources, teaching, healthcare or art therapy. During your studies with us you will learn and develop a broad range of transferable skills. An important part of this learning process is the ability to reflect upon your own experiences; an aspect of practice engaged in by all professional psychologists.

Fine Art graduates from this course have had success in a variety of careers in the arts including film and media industries. Increasingly, graduates are undertaking a variety of freelance commissions often they progress to setting up their own creative businesses. Employers tell us that they really appreciate the creating thinking studying Fine Art encourages

An increasing number of our students opt for higher study and following successful completion of your BA, we offer an MSc in Psychology that would provide you with the Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or an MA in Counselling, which opens up careers in counselling professions. If you go on to complete the MSc Psychology, the option of entering professional training within a particular pathway in psychology is then opened up to you.

Alternatively, should you prefer to specialise in Fine Art, you could enrol onto the MA in Creative Media, or even a PhD

Teaching and lecturing are also very popular career choices for our graduates, as are arts administration and marketing and the BA Fine Art with Psychology places you in a strong position to pursue such avenues.

The transferable skills of graduates in this domain are those much sought after in a range of other environments such as business and commerce; they enhance students' profiles and employability and they are explicitly found in all work undertaken in Fine Art. The development of an appropriate work ethic, including taking on roles and responsibilities, negotiation and decision making, leadership, interpersonal engagement and serving the whole are essential in any kind of production work, and this is embedded in the learning and teaching and assessment strategies employed by the department.

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Fine Art with Psychology draws upon two distinct yet complementary disciplines and the teaching reflects this. Across the course you will experience a variety of methods including Studio Practice, interactive practical workshops, lectures, seminars, fieldwork and practical activities.

All these forms enable the application of learning through a combination of practice, discussion, problem-based learning and smaller group activities. Single sessions may involve lectures, workshops, seminars and practical sessions; site based work and formative exercises and there is an expectation of sustained studio practice in art.

Theory is taught through practice to enable you to gain a real understanding on how to apply research in a practical and professional context.

Psychology is normally lecture-seminar based but practical, problem-based learning is also a key component of the delivery, as well as blended and online delivery of course content.

Seminars enable the discussion and understanding of topics covered in lectures and practical session are focussed on developing specific skills and applied individual and group work, and make extensive use of formative feedback to shape your learning and confidence throughout modules.

You will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor who will be accessible to you throughout your time here via a number of scheduled sessions in each year plus private meetings for help and advice as you need it.

The emphasis is on enabling you to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment as well as academic achievement.

A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support from Student Services and Library Services as well as the personal academic tutoring system enables you to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will help you towards your goals. The course makes extensive use of Blackboard as an e-learning tool and staff have increasingly trialled the use of technology to enhance learning.

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In a typical week, you will have around 12 contact hours of teaching plus tutorials depending upon the optional modules selected. In the final year, you will normally have slightly less contact time in order to do more independent study and work placement opportunities.

Fine Art modules are taught in 3 hour blocks typically in the form time will be of lecture-seminars, workshops, individual and group presentations and tutorials.

Due to the nature the Fine Art studio culture, in which students conduct much of their independent study in their studios, they often interact with course tutors in an informal way.

In addition there will be a combination of scheduled and optional tutorial time.

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In addition to the above contact time, students are expected to engage with around 20-25 hours of personal study per week. Typically this will involve individual and/or group work on projects and tasks, preparing for assignments, trips to see work and going to the library. Independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities, including the Hive library, the virtual learning environment, extensive access to vast electronic learning resources and of course, purpose built contemporary art studios.

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3 years full-time
4-6 years part-time

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Timetables are normally available one month before registration. Please note that whilst we try to be as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week; and some classes can be scheduled in the evenings.

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You will be taught by a teaching team from Fine Art and Psychology whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes respected senior academics and professional practitioners with substantial, current industry experience.

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Assessment takes the form of formative (informal) and summative (formal) assessment.

Formative assessments carry no weighting but are really important and designed to help you achieve your best in the final summative assessments. Formative assessment can take different forms such as student support teams, informal peer assessment or rehearsed presentations and performances. It is also embedded in your ongoing engagement with tutors' and is part of the individual tutorial system.

Assessment normally requires a combination of practical work and critical reflection, for example a performance or group presentation with subsequent oral assessment or written analysis). Written assessment is varied and some modules may require different forms such as essay, contextual analysis, blog, creative writing or learning journal. There is also one formal written examination in the third year.

The following gives an indication of the types of assessment you might expect across any year. This is only an indication and will vary depending upon your choice of modules.

Assessment takes the form of formative (informal) and summative (formal) assessment.

Formative assessments carry no weighting but are really important and designed to help you achieve your best in the final summative assessments. Formative assessment can take different forms such as student support teams, informal peer assessment or rehearsed presentations. It is also embedded in your ongoing engagement with tutors' and is part of the individual tutorial system.

Assessment normally requires a combination of practical work and critical reflection and written assessment is varied and may require different forms such as essay, contextual analysis, blog, creative writing or learning journal.

The following gives an indication of the types of assessment you might expect across any year. This is only an indication and will vary depending upon your choice of modules.

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2 x Portfolios of Artworks
2 x Writing/Research/Making Assignments
1 x Short Essay
1 x Learning Journal
1 x Portfolio of Written Tasks
1 x Applied Learning Scenario

Year 2
3 x Portfolio of Artworks
5 x Reflective Statements
1 x Exhibition Proposal
2 x Writing/Research/Making Assignments
1 x Essay
1 x Critical Analysis
1 x Presentation

Year 3
2 x Portfolio of Artwork
1 x Solo Exhibition
1 x Final Exhibition
3 x Reflective Statements
1 x Critical Commentary
1 x Policy Briefing
2 x Essays

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We aim to provide you with feedback on formal course work assessments within 20 working days of hand-in.

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At Worcester you can study forensic science alongside the biological aspects that underpin it, deepening your understanding and enhancing your employment prospects. With the forensic content you can learn 'what' to do, but with the addition of biology you will also learn 'how' and 'why', thus gaining a more rounded body of knowledge highly valued by employers.

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Our Forensic and Applied Biology BSc course is ranked 18th out of all Forensic Science courses across the country
Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. The first undergraduate degree in the country to be accredited with them for the Forensic Archaeology Component Standard
Excellent facilities including research labs, crime scene simulation house, geophysical equipment for detecting concealed burials and crime scene investigation kits
Strong industry links with West Mercia and Warwickshire police, and the Severn Area Rescue Association
Highly experienced staff with over 100 years combined experience in the field, giving you access to realistic scenes and real cases
Graduates successfully compete for both biological and forensic careers

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Applying through UCAS

Forensic and Applied Biology BSc (Single Honours) - FC41

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Read our How to apply pages for more information on applying and to find out what happens to your application.

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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Cell Biology
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This module offers an overview of crime scene processing and is taught by a previously operational Crime Scene Manager. The roles of individuals in association with a crime scene is discussed, specifically the role of the Crime Scene Investigator (CSI). Recording of a crime scene including notes, diagrams and routine still and video photography is considered and practiced in our on-site Crime Scene House, as is the collection, packaging, labelling, storage and reporting of physical evidence.

Both volume and major scene scenes are considered and the module will give you a flavour of whether you wish to consider this role in your future career. The module leader has strong links with West Mercia Police and guest speakers come in to provide further operational context. The assessment takes the form of a major scene and even includes a Senior Investigating Officer from the police.

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International Students – Making an Application

If you are applying as an EU or Non-EU student you are strongly advised to apply online through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

If you are using The Common Application, you can add the University of Worcester to your list of colleges via this link and complete the application there. Further information can be found here “Making an International Application”.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their proficiency and must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, Academic IELTs of 6.0 with a score of at least 5.5 in each component.

Mature Students

We welcome applicants who hold alternative qualifications/experience and mature students who can demonstrate the ability to benefit from the course and show their potential to complete the course successfully. Although recent preparatory study at an appropriate level (e.g. an Access to Higher Education Diploma) is recommended, students may be considered on the basis of prior evidenced professional/work experience and/or other assessment procedures, and the assessment of personal suitability. University Admissions Office staff can offer information, advice and guidance on this process. Further information can also be found here.

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96 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology and A2 another science, maths or statistics.

104 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology.

Other qualifications, such as BTEC in Applied Science or equivalent, and Access to Higher Education (with at least 15 credits of Biological Sciences gained), will also be considered.

T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points here.

Don't quite meet the entry requirements or returning to education? Consider studying a Biological Science with Foundation Year.

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Employability

This course provides you with the core biology skills and knowledge to make you suitable candidates for all the biological careers available to those students on the mainstream biology programmes as well as forensic areas. These include:

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Further study - Masters / PhD.

There is a good employability rate for this course upon successful completion with our graduates going on to enjoy a variety of opportunities from Forensic toxicology, Forensic DNA analysis, Science based laboratory positions and further studies which include Phd/MSc/MRes in a number of areas such as Genetics / Molecular studies, Forensic Anthropology and teaching qualifications.

This course prepares you for a range of careers in different fields and services, including the police force, fire service, local government and planning, laboratory and environmental research, Civil Service or teaching and all biology careers available to those on a traditional biology degree course (due to the unique combination of forensic and core biology course content).

You will have opportunities to develop a wide range of intellectual, practical and social skills. These include primary research using both quantitative and qualitative techniques, data collection and analysis, oral and verbal communication, critical evaluation and laboratory techniques.

In addition to transferable academic skills, you will develop skills and the confidence to operate in both the forensic area and a wide variety of other work environments.

For example, Biologists who can look at evidence and make measured and reasoned arguments are not only required in scientific fields but also in the media, retailing and finance to ensure there is a balanced view relating to new technology and the estimation of risk.

There is also a need for people to be able to explain these scientific arguments in 'lay' terms, not only in teaching but also in a wide range of other vocations.

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Forensic Science Team Recognised in Prestigious Awards

The University of Worcester’s Forensic Science team was awarded second place at the HE Innovate Awards, which is open to all universities across the UK, in the most innovative hybrid / blended learning project category. The team created an immersive and interactive crime scene simulation package for its students and was recognised for its innovative work creating virtual crime scenes.

These interactive tasks mock-up incidents that crime scene investigators might be called out to, such as a hit and run, a burglary or murder. The simulation package presented students with a range of images of the ‘scene’ from different angles, and some 360-degree images. Users are given initial information, for example, what has occurred, their role and the requirement for them at the scene. Students then have to look around the scene working out what areas are of importance.

There are a number of “hot spots” within a scene which can include additional documentation and participants put their knowledge and techniques into action, working through a series of questions, prompts and requirements to identify and analyse the evidence and draw conclusions.

You can find out more about this award in our recent press release.

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Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.

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We enable you to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement.

A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support through the personal academic tutoring system enables you to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will enable you to flourish and be successful.

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You are taught through a combination of lectures, practical work, field work, video presentations, group tutorials, discussions, directed reading, and formative assessments. The first year also includes study skills sessions. The course is very practical and offers you the opportunity to undertake an independent project in your third year. The emphasis on the development of 'hands on' practical skills will provide you with useful skills for your future career.

In addition, meetings with personal academic tutors are scheduled on at least 4 occasions in the first year and three occasions in each of the other years of a course.

You have an opportunity to take a work experience module in your second or third year, to engage with an Erasmus scheme and spend a semester abroad, or to become involved in staff research through the Vacation Research Assistantship Scheme.

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In a typical week you will have at least 12 contact hours of teaching. The precise contact hours will depend on the optional modules selected and in the final year you will normally have slightly less contact time in order to do more independent study.

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In addition to the contact time, you are expected to undertake at least 24 hours of personal self-study per week. Typically, this will involve going over your lecture notes and reading around the topic in order to reinforce the content, completing online activities, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library and online, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations.

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You will be taught by a teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. You will mainly be taught by senior academics, but visiting speakers with specialised expertise may deliver some sessions. Technicians support practical sessions.

Postgraduate research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Teaching is informed by the research and consultancy, and 93 per cent of course lecturers in the Biological Sciences have a higher education teaching qualification or are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. Twenty per cent also have Teaching Fellowships from the University of Worcester. You can learn more about the staff by visiting our staff profiles.

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Assessment methods include practical reports, presentations, posters, on-line activities, essays and examinations (which may be practical, written, data analysis, seen exams or open book exams).

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You will receive feedback on practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback on examination performance is available upon request from the module leader. Feedback is intended to support learning and you are encouraged to discuss it with personal academic tutors and module tutors as appropriate.

We aim to provide you with feedback on formal course work assessments within 20 working days of hand-in.

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Meet the team

You will be taught by a teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course.

Here are a few of the current Forensic tutors and guest speakers. The biological aspects on the course will be taught by our specialist Biology tutors.

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If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

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Forensic psychologists deal with the application of psychology in the criminal and civil justice field. This course will provide you with a comprehensive grounding in psychological theory, research methods and techniques – skills and knowledge that will be useful if you later wish to enter the occupation of forensic psychology.

At Worcester our courses have been designed to develop you as the psychologist of the future. From innovative and career-focussed assessments to understanding the challenges global societies will face in the future, your course will equip you with the skills and aptitude to make a difference.

Whatever your course (business, clinical, counselling, forensic, health, psychology or sport and exercise psychology), you will be taught by specialist practitioners whose work is underpinned by contemporary research. All courses are also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), putting you in a great position when you’re starting your career.

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A welcoming, professional community of students and lecturers, including the Worcester Psychology Society, with guest speakers, group trips, social nights and a peer mentoring scheme
A personalised learning journey; choice of modules, skills development and personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career as your studies
Modules and assessments designed with an emphasis on experiential learning which will help you be an active and passionate learner and to understand the challenges global societies will face tomorrow and how psychology plays a role in addressing these
‘Assessments for life’ designed to reflect the key skills that employers of psychology graduates value helping to increase your employability prospects and making you prepared for today, tomorrow and beyond
Innovative and cutting-edge modules delivered by practitioners working in their specialist fields through research inspired and practitioner-based teaching

We highly recommend student membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Student membership starts from £28.80.

Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying. The amounts vary between courses.

If your course offers a placement opportunity, you may need to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Applying through UCAS

Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) C816 BSc/FPsy

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Read our How to apply pages for more information on applying and to find out what happens to your application.

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Optional

Applied Psychology 1: Performance, Health and Wellbeing
UGTU1001 Introduction to Tutoring
Option modules from the Centre for Academic English and Skills.

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Mandatory

Introducing Psychology
Investigating Psychology
Professional Skills and Practice
Applied Psychology 2: Forensic and Therapeutic Settings

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Psychology in the Real World
Evolution and Human Behaviour
Applied Psychological Science
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Cognitive Neuroscience and Biological Approaches
The Individual and the Social World
Research Skills in Psychology

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Optional

Business Psychology
Coaching Psychology
Counselling Skills in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Positive Psychology
Cyberpsychology
Living with Long Term Conditions
Social Cognition & Emotion
Understanding Trauma & Violence
Negotiated Topics in Psychology
Work Based Learning

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Psychology Research Project
Forensic Psychology in Practice
Psychology and the Law

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112 UCAS Tariff points (for example, BBC at A Level)

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

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Before you start your Psychology degree, you'll probably want to know how it can help you into a fulfilling career. Here at Worcester, we've designed the whole Psychology curriculum around your future ambitions – and we support you in developing the skills that will open doors in a range of sectors, including health, business, counselling, forensics, education and sport. Communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, team working, and data collection and analysis are just some of the skills that will increase your appeal to employers.

We don’t just help you develop your skills we also provide opportunities for you to practice them, and help you understand your unique and personal ‘skills rucksack’. We work closely with the university's Careers and Employability team, arranging placements, both paid and voluntary, with many local and national organisations - including the NHS, the BPS, West Mercia Police Constabulary, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Worcestershire County Council and HMP Aylesbury.

You can also take part in workshops devoted to CV writing, interview skills, recruitment and assessment techniques. And you'll have the chance to talk to guest speakers, and visit potential employers – as well as getting help to apply for work and postgraduate study.

Take a look at these external resources for more information on Psychology careers:

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Students are taught through a combination of different learning and teaching methods. Lectures allow for the presentation and introduction of key topics, including both traditional and contemporary sources, which allow students to begin their learning. This is then supported by seminars that enable the discussion and development of understanding of topics covered in lectures. Subject specific skills are the focus of practical classes and workshops (for example, understanding statistical data analysis).

The course also has a keen focus on experiential learning, as there is good evidence that this can greatly enhance the student learning experience. Therefore, such methods will be used such as problem-based learning, whereby students will apply theory and content from psychology to address real world, global issues (e.g. the role of AI in the workplace, tackling climate change and global pandemics). Such global issues will be themes that run through the course, and as such will be covered elsewhere in other learning and teaching.

Furthermore, the role of research in the learning and teaching methods of this course will be central to all areas. Such research-informed teaching and learning will include practical research classes where students put into practice research methods they have learnt as well as focusing on research in directed study, group activities, assessments and problem-based learning.

The University places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip them for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement. A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support from Student Services and Library Services, and also the Personal Academic Tutoring system enables students to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will help them to flourish and be successful.

In addition, meetings with Personal Academic Tutors (PAT) are scheduled on at least four occasions in the first year. This will include two group sessions as part of modules, and individual meetings. Students are scheduled to meet their PAT’s on three occasions in each of the other years of a course.

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In a typical week, students will have around 10-12 contact hours of teaching. The precise contact hours will depend on the optional modules selected and in the final year there is normally slightly less contact time in order to do more independent study.

Typically class contact time will be structured around:

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Seminars
Workshops
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In addition to the contact time, students are expected to undertake around 24 hours of personal self-study per week. Typically, this will involve completing online activities, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library and online, and preparing coursework assignments and presentations.

Independent learning is supported by a range of excellent learning facilities, including the Hive and library resources, the virtual learning environment, and extensive electronic learning resources.

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Students will be taught by a teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes staff from a range of psychology backgrounds including Counselling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Occupational Psychology and with research specialisms such as emotions, evolutionary approaches to behaviour, positive psychology and individual differences.

Teaching is informed by research and consultancy, and the majority of lecturers on the course have (or are currently working towards) a higher education teaching qualification or are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.

You can learn more about the staff by visiting our staff profiles

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A range of assessment methods are used to enable students to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes. Literacy and critical thinking around psychology is developed and assessed through assignments such as essays, literature reviews and critical reviews of journal papers. Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis report writing assessments aim to develop skills such as problem-solving, research, organisation, planning, and effective communication. Effective and fluent written, oral and visual communication is enhanced further through assessments that use posters and PowerPoint presentations, video and webpage design; whilst the use of group work for assessment enables better team working and the development of leadership skills. Finally a number of modules use weblogs, e-portfolios and case studies to develop and assess a range of skills including reflection and independent learning.

Furthermore the course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or ‘formative’ assignments. Each module has one or more formal or ‘summative’ assessments which are graded and count towards the overall module grade.

Assessment methods include; Essay, Exam, Practical Report File, Reflective Log, Personal Development Plan, Psychology Applied Learning Scenario, Public Communication, Research Funding Bid, Literature Review, Research Proposal, Presentation (group and individual), Research Project, Poster Presentation, Case Study, Portfolio, Policy Briefing, Extended Essay, Workbook

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2 Essays
1 Multiple Choice Exam
2 Practical Report Files
2 Reflective Logs
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1 Research Funding Bid
1 Essay
1 Literature Review
1 Practical Report File
1 Research Proposal
1 Group Presentation
1 Reflective Log
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1 Research Project
1 Poster Presentation
2 Case Studies
1 Individual Presentation
2 Portfolios
1 Policy Briefing
1 Extended Essay

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Meet the team

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