Postgraduate Education Brochure

Pushing the boundaries of education.Postgraduate programmes

In today’s complex world, practitioners, managers and senior executives need to master a wide range of skills. We provide this knowledge to our students, combining excellence in teaching with cutting-edge research and consultancy.

If you choose to study at Southampton, you will work with internationally respected academics and draw on the experience of tutors engaged in world-leading research. Our wide selection of postgraduate masters and research programmes offer you the chance to benefit from intensive teaching and research training while building on the skills and knowledge gained during your first degree and work experience.

Southampton Education School offers a range of high-quality postgraduate degrees, described in this brochure. We have postgraduate taught programmes such as MSc and MA programmes in Education. Our postgraduate research programmes are primarily focused on our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Integrated PhD in Education.

As a student of our School you will be taught by some of the country’s leading researchers, providing you with a stimulating and challenging learning environment. You will have access to the latest knowledge and findings, presented by academics at the forefront of their disciplines.

At Southampton, we are proud of our excellent facilities and the services that we guarantee to all our students. Whether you need help finding an obscure text, access to the internet, or language lessons, advice on paying tuition fees, we have the technology, services and resources to ensure that your time with us is supported and productive.

Welcome to Southampton Education School

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Contents04 Educating young people

for lifelong health

06 Programme overview

10 Postgraduate programmes

18 Planning your career

20 Applying and funding

24 International postgraduates

26 How to find us

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The innovative LifeLab programme is encouraging teenagers to learn about the science behind their own health and of future generations. Co-directed by Professor Marcus Grace, Dr Janice Griffiths and Dr Kath Woods-Townsend from Southampton Education School, LifeLab has a purpose-built classroom and laboratory at Southampton General Hospital.

Educating young people for lifelong health

LifeLab was established in 2008 by researchers in the University’s Education School, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre. Since the launch of the pilot scheme, thousands of children from across the South of England have taken part in LifeLab. Teachers attend a professional development day where they learn about the programme, and take away a scheme of work to teach in school, which mirrors how scientists work in the real world. On the LifeLab visit, as part of a “snapshot” of their health, students explore a range of “hands-on” laboratory techniques used to assess health. They may extract their own DNA, study how genetics and epigenetics can affect a range of health issues, learn how diet can affect DNA, use ultrasound to look at their own arteries, and measure a range of their own health indicators.

Findings will shortly be published from two randomized controlled trials, and initial data is showing statistically significant positive impacts on students’ knowledge and intended behaviour change which could impact on their own health and the health of their future children. In addition, the Meet the Scientist element of the programme has demonstrated an increased interest in learning science beyond school, and in health-related careers.

At the core of LifeLab’s success is a collaboration between colleagues from a number of disciplines and this was recognised by the recent Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Collegiality awarded to the team. The team are currently exploring national and international roll out of the programme to be delivered in a variety of contexts.

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Our diverse range of programmes are designed to cater for your individual needs and future aspirations.

Programme overview

Programme structureThe majority of our postgraduate programmes consist of a set of modules assessed by coursework plus a final dissertation or thesis. To support your progression, there is a series of taught sessions, workshops, seminars, individual tutorials, which provide you with the opportunity to approach your study in a structured way. For your dissertation or thesis you will work with your supervisor(s) to plan your research, manage the collection and analysis of your data and review the presentation of your research.

Postgraduate taught programmes (MSc and MA)Our MSc programmes offer both full-time and part-time routes. These are normally based on a schedule of up to three evenings a week (full-time), or up to two evenings a week (part-time), during the period between October and June. A non-assessed enrichment programme is also available, including opportunities to attend any of our regularly scheduled research seminars.

Our MA programme provides you with a more flexible approach to masters level study and can be tailored to meet your needs, with regular tutorials negotiated with an allocated supervisor.

Postgraduate research programmes (PhD or Integrated PhD)Research degrees would normally take a period of three to four years full-time, many part-time students will complete within six years.

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Both our PhD and Integrated PhD programmes lead to the same award. Direct entry to the PhD is possible if you have a substantial and detailed proposal for an original piece of research in the field of Education. You will also have demonstrated that you posses foundational research skills so that, with additional focused training and support, you are able to successfully embark on your proposed study from the start of the course.

How will you learn? Your understanding of the subjects covered and your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained will be enhanced through a variety of teaching and learning methods and strategies. These also aim to promote the development of skills required for study at postgraduate level. Throughout your time with us you will be working alongside fellow students from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds. This is a powerful resource and we are particularly keen to encourage you to set up learning networks with other students that may extend beyond your period of study at Southampton.

You will be expected to communicate effectively with your fellow students as well as with your lecturers in a variety of contexts. During lectures you may be given the opportunity to discuss a specific problem or complete a task in small groups. The range of possible answers that you consider will be shared by the group as guided by your tutor. You will be encouraged to be an ‘active’ learner throughout the programme.

Some of the key learning approaches that you will experience will include:

Lectures and SeminarsYou will participate in lectures and seminars led by our research active staff and visiting academics. They will bring subject matter expertise and guide your through current thinking, knowledge and research that relates to a range of contemporary issues and topics in education

Group work You will have opportunities to engage in group work with your peers facilitated by academic staff. Our students bring a wealth of rich educational experience to the class from many all around the world that reflects many different cultures and contexts. You teachers will help you make connections between your individual experience, your group and the wider body of knowledge in education research.

Case studies You may be presented with different case studies that reflect the reality of decision-making and problem-solving activities in contemporary educational settings. Case studies provide you with an opportunity to learning by doing, by applying theory to practice through real world scenarios.

Technology Enhanced Learning E-learning facilities are provided via a learning environment called ‘Blackboard’ which facilitates access to a wide range of additional resources and learning materials. The Education School provides a dedicated website with links for online learning support. Your lecturers may use tablets in class and we encourage you to bring your own mobile devices to lectures. We have a number of iPads and other tablets for students who cannot bring their own device. The school is particularly active in the production of video to support and consolidate your learning and the use of video-conferencing to bring people together. The University makes extensive use of digital resources in form of ebooks, electronic journals and these resources makes these available to you for off campus access anytime and anywhere.

Student Support Service for Learning We will help support your learning needs throughout your time of study via an induction programme and through individual support in study skills, where appropriate. You will be allocated a personal tutor or supervisor to support your academic development.

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Our modular MSc Education currently provides two dedicated programmes leading to the award of a specified masters degree, depending on your choice of modules: MSc Education Management and Leadership and MSc Education Practice and Innovation. Alternatively, it is possible to gain a generic MSc Education award which allows students to follow a broader programme of study in Education.

A common aim of each programme within the MSc Education is to examine the interplay between education research and practice. Each route through the modular programme allows students to conduct original research and relate their research to effective practice. All of our postgraduate programmes offer you the opportunity to work alongside internationally respected researchers and practitioners.

Assessment

Assessment is by coursework and dissertation.

Typical course content

This flexible route to a Masters degree allows education and training practitioners to research and develop more effective practice across different areas. Modules provide opportunities for critical engagement with current issues related to education theory, policy and research within national, international and global contexts as well as opportunities to examine education theory and practice at institutional and classroom level. There may be opportunities to personalise study.

Plus dissertation.

Key information

Start date: late September

Programme duration: full-time 12 months; part-time 24 months

Entry requirements: a first degree (first or upper second) from a UK University or an equivalent qualification from a non-UK University. Ideally, you will also be able to evidence that you have appropriate experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme

Language requirements: see page 24

Studying in the School: see page 6–7

Fees: www.southampton.ac.uk/pgfunding

Career destinations: leadership positions in schools, colleges and higher education institutions; local authority advisors; advanced skills practitioners; specialist leaders in education; instructors in adult and work-based learning; career researchers; in-house trainers; education consultants; key roles in governmental departments

MSc Education*

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“I chose my course as I felt it would broaden the scope of my work as a teacher. The experiences of others became part of the learning and the volume of material that I found immediately useful was staggering. Over the two years, my teaching was definitely enhanced and I expect to continue to see benefits and further enhancements in the future as a direct result of the MSc at Southampton.”Paul RobinsonMSc Education alumnus

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This programme will appeal to a broad spectrum of teachers and practitioners across all educational sectors. The central theme of the programme focuses on innovation.

Two broad strands are covered:

− Innovative practices and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning;

− Research and theoretical perspectives;

The programme enables current practitioners to align the course content with their own professional practice. You will be able to progress in a number of directions through the focus of your dissertation. We have extensive research expertise in this area and you will engage in study and research in the company of internationally respected academics.

Assessment



Modules provide opportunities for critical engagement with current issues related to education theory, practice and research at institutional as well as classroom level. They provide an overview of current and potential developments to support teaching and learning and opportunities to engage with a critical review of innovative and inclusive practices in education.

There may be opportunities to personalise study.

Plus dissertation.

Key information



Entry requirements: a first degree (first or upper second) from a UK University or an equivalent qualification from a non-UK University. You should also supply evidence that you have appropriate experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme




Career destinations: educational consultants; senior organisational and educational practitioners; management positions in university, higher education, further education, adult education and related post-compulsory education and training organisations

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This programme within the modular MSc Education allows you blend the insights of well-established theories of management and organisational structures with critical insights from contemporary research into leadership in education. The programme brings together the best in professional knowledge, cutting-edge research and evidence informed practice.

The programme requires you to select two leadership focused modules in the MSc Education programme, and to adopt a leadership focus for your dissertation. It will help you develop skills to understand the fast-changing landscape of education and the potential impact that change can have on those who lead and manage learning in schools, colleges, and work-based settings in public and private sector institutions.

The degree will enable you to develop and improve your knowledge, understanding and practice as current or aspiring leaders in education by critically analysing and synthesising national and international research and policy. It will also equip you to communicate outcomes in clear and convincing ways in order to enhance institutional performance.

Assessment



Modules provide opportunities for critical engagement with current issues related to education theory, management and research at institutional level. Modules are likely to cover theories of leadership and their application in different educational contexts, accessing and applying evidence from educational research on management and governance structures of educational institutions. There may be opportunities to personalise study.

Plus dissertation.

Key information



Entry requirements: a first degree (first or upper second) from a UK University or an equivalent qualification from a non-UK University. You should also supply evidence that you have appropriate experience in education or in a related professional field relevant to the programme




Career destinations: leadership positions in schools, colleges and higher education institutions; local authority advisors; advanced skills practitioners; specialist leaders in education; adult education staff; co-ordinators of institutional development; career researchers; in-house trainers; freelance educational consultants; key roles in governmental departments

MSc Education Management and Leadership*



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“The course taught me to think critically and to find reason and purpose for every action. The modules are based on practical realities as a result of which I am better able to realise the dynamics of leaders’ behaviour and now use teaching methods which vary according to situational contexts through a deeper understanding of curriculum issues. Lastly, I know how to carry out my own micro research for my school and work.”Jonali DasMSc Education Management and Leadership alumnus


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“When I came to the University, I had already been in the teaching profession for 10 years, and had started running my own consultancy in my country to train teachers. I wanted the kind of course that would afford me the chance to be able to contribute to policy making in my country. It felt like I had found what I wanted in MSc Education Leadership and Management.”Vivienne RwangMSc Education Management and Leadership

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As an innovative and flexible alternative to a traditionally taught masters programme, the ‘Flex’ offers you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise, typically through independent study and small-scale research leading to a dissertation. We can accommodate a wide range of education topics. You are assigned a specialist supervisor with whom you negotiate patterns of support. You will be required to submit a proposal with your application and we are happy to discuss your initial ideas if you contact us.

To succeed on the ‘Flex’, you have to be self-motivated, have excellent organisational and study skills and be able to work independently.

Assessment

The titles and content of your assignments are flexible and will be determined through discussion and agreement with your supervisor. While assignments can take the form of a traditional essay, they do not have to. The specific nature and form of the assignments can also be negotiated with your supervisor.

Programme structure

You will complete three assignments plus a dissertation. Teaching is tailored to meet your needs through tutorials which are flexible and may be arranged outside normal University hours if required. Small-group support can be offered if appropriate. Regular attendance at classes is not normally required; however, if appropriate, you may attend taught sessions in any of the available masters modules offered by the Education School.

Bespoke programme

If a school, college or other body or institution has a group of staff who wish to follow a masters programme, we would invite them to contact the Programme Tutor to discuss how the MA Ed Dissertation through Flexible Study may be tailored to meet the needs of the institution and the participants. For example, in the past years a group of teachers from a secondary school worked together on the ‘Flex’ towards a Masters degree.

Key information

Start date: flexible start dates; normally enrolling at the start of the next available semester

Programme duration: full-time up to 18 months; part-time up to 30 months

Entry requirements: a good honours degree from a recognised university. Students will usually have professional experience relating to their area of study. You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently in your chosen area of study. You will also need to submit an initial dissertation project proposal of about 500 words




Career destinations: education professionals and those involved in professional education and training; consultancies; organisational management; charity sector; line-management positions

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This is a masters course designed to develop a strong foundation in research skills. It should enable you to engage critically with many aspects of educational practice and also with the existing research evidence-base. These skills will be applied to planning and undertaking research in a variety of educational contexts, and analysing and presenting the findings of research in education. You may also take opportunities to further develop your subject-specific knowledge by selecting modules from our existing MSc Education provision.

The course provides ideal preparation for those planning to undertake a research degree and is an excellent professional development opportunity for anyone seeking to develop a more research-informed approach to their practice in the field of education.

Assessment

Assessment is by written assignments, presentations, development of a research proposal and submission of a research report.

Programme structure

You will study a number of core modules providing foundational research skills, including topics designed to promote your critical understanding of research as an evidence base and as a way of generating knowledge. This is supplemented by modules covering aspects of research design and the collection and analysis of data.

You will also have an opportunity to extend your skills development by focusing on more specific and advanced research methods and designs as well as being able to select from modules offered on our other MSc Education programmes in order to enhance your discipline specific knowledge.

The course culminates in a project-based module focusing on applied aspects of the research process including research planning and reporting.

Key information

Start date: late September/early October

Programme duration: full time 12-18 months, part time 24-30 months

Entry requirements: as a minimum a good honours degree (upper second class), or its equivalent, although many applicants may also have a masters degree but require a period of systematic training to fully prepare them to successfully undertake original research professionally, or to embark on a PhD in Education. Satisfactory performance at interview will also be required if the applicant is seeking a place on the programme as part of a “1+3 route” to a PhD in Education.




MSc Education Research Methods*

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“I have had access to a broad range of resources and opportunities to attend and present at international conferences, as well as the chance to work alongside world-leading academics. I consider this PhD to have been a unique opportunity to develop myself, not only as a professional in my field but also as a person able to understand and discuss complex issues from a number of different perspectives.”Eva NedbalovaPhD Education 2015 Communication Manager, ESRC National Centre for Research Methods

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We offer a full range of research opportunities in a high-calibre learning environment.

Progression pathways showing the inter-connections between our programmes:

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Your postgraduate research programme

We offer two routes to a research degree in Education. Both our PhD and Integrated PhD programmes lead to the same award. Any route to a PhD requires you to undertake research of appropriate scale and scope that will make an original contribution to our knowledge of Education.

Direct entry to the PhD is possible if you have a substantial and detailed proposal for an original piece of research in the field of Education. You should also be able to demonstrate that you posses a number of foundational research skills through previous research experience. This may be through a substantial research project undertaken as part of a masters degree, and should be supported by detailed academic references. In your application we are looking for you to show how your existing skills and detailed research proposal indicate that you are research ready, so that you are able to embark on your proposed study from the start of the course. Support will be provided by your supervisory team and additional skills development identified through a training needs analysis.

The Integrated PhD is especially suitable if you feel that both your foundational research skills and your research proposal would benefit from being developed and strengthened before embarking on your proposed PhD research project. To this end the Integrated PhD provides a period of focused and systematic research training at the start of the course. In your application we are looking for you to demonstrate how you are research capable. You can do this through submitting a clear proposal for a suitable research project, and indicating how previous study and experience enable you to build on the training offered during the initial phase of the Integrated PhD so that you can undertake your research project with support from a supervisory team and opportunities for more advanced skills development identified through a training needs analysis.

It’s not essential to have a masters degree in order to apply for a place on our Integrated PhD but applicants who have a masters degree in Education, or especially in another discipline, may feel the initial training phase can help to provide a secure foundation for their research.

Doctor of Philosophy PhD

Master of Science and Master of Arts MSc & MA

Doctoral Degree

Masters Degree

First Degree

Integrated PhD

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Doctoral study is for motivated individuals who wish to pursue an interest within the broad fields of education, that align with the interests and expertise of our research centres (Visit www.southampton.ac.uk/education/research to find out more). You will work with supervisors who are themselves research active members of staff with expertise in your area of interest. During the PhD you may also participate in research training designed to provide you with opportunities to develop and enhance your existing research skills.

After agreeing an appropriate development plan, you will meet regularly with your supervisory team for academic support and supervision and to discuss your training and support needs. Successful applicants to the PhD will be able to demonstrate via the application process that they have the capacity to embark directly on a substantial research project in Education. The quality of the PhD research proposal is a key part of assessing this capability. You should be able to demonstrate that you have previous experience of conducting research, usually via a substantial research study undertaken as part of postgraduate masters level study. This should be supported by at least one academic reference that indicates detailed evidence of your suitability for direct entry to an intensive postgraduate research programme.

Assessment

A pure research programme (PhD) is assessed by thesis and an oral defence of your thesis during a viva voce examination. You will have to complete a series of progression milestones, including submission of annual progress reports and submission of an interim thesis, examined by viva, for confirmation of your PhD candidature in order to arrive at the final thesis stage of your PhD.

Programme structure

From the start of the PhD, with support and guidance from your supervisory team, you will firm up your research proposal and address your initial research training needs through engaging with our research training programme.

You will then be focused on the planning, development, data collection and analysis associated with your research project, and the writing and presentation of your thesis.

Key information

Start date: The normal start date is in late September/early October each year (although other start dates may be possible by prior arrangement)

Programme duration: full-time 24–48 months; part-time 36–84 months

Entry requirements: Normally a masters degree from a British university or its equivalent in other countries, plus satisfactory performance at interview.


Studying in the School: see page 15


Career destinations: A PhD is an important qualification for academic posts particularly in research intensive universities. Many of our PhD graduates work in higher education; others work as practitioners in professions allied to education such as school teachers, head teachers, and professional services. A PhD will provide you with transferable skills that are appropriate to a wide range of career paths

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“In my PhD journey I am not only accomplishing a range of conventional purposes of academia, I am also preparing myself to be able to realistically value the research contexts so that practical actions can be explored to bring positive changes in the lives of the people as well as in the society as a whole.”Jamil GolamPhD Education student

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This is an intensive programme that integrates a substantial programme of seminars, workshops and lectures during the first 12-18 months designed to develop foundational research skills and subject-specific knowledge of Education as a discipline alongside the development of a wide range of transferable skills. As part of this initial phase you will further develop and strengthen your research proposal, and also write and present a research report related to a key aspect of your proposed research project. Successful completion of this initial phase of the Integrated PhD will provide a strong foundation for your main research project leading to the production of a PhD thesis. You will receive support from a supervisory team with specialist expertise in your area. You will be expected to successfully complete a range of research and Education modules before progressing onto the thesis stage of your PhD.

The integrated PhD is ideally suited to students who need to strengthen their foundational research skills and their research proposal before embarking on the research project that leads to the PhD thesis and the generation of original knowledge. The final award is the same as that which can be achieved by direct entry to the PhD.

A major attraction of the Integrated PhD is that much of the work that you undertake for assessment during the initial skills development phase of the course can be turned into material for drafting parts of your PhD thesis.

Assessment

Assessment is by written assignments, presentation, annual reports, interim thesis, final thesis, and viva voce.

Programme structure

Initial phase (12-18 months)

You will study a number of core modules providing foundational research skills, including topics designed to promote your critical understanding of research as an evidence base and as a way of generating knowledge. This is supplemented by modules covering aspects of research design and the collection and analysis of data.

You will also have an opportunity to extend your skills development by focusing on more specific and advanced research methods and designs, as well as being able to select from modules offered on our MSc Education programmes in order to enhance your discipline specific knowledge.

This phase of the course also includes a project-based module to support the transition to the PhD thesis phase. This module will focus on applied aspects of the research process including research planning and reporting.

Thesis phase

Successful completion of the initial phase of the Integrated PhD allows you to progress to the research study. You will develop your knowledge through further critical engagement with research literature before implementing your proposed research, leading to data collection, data analysis and writing and presentation of your thesis.

Key information

Start date: late September/early October

Programme duration: full-time 48–60 months

Entry requirements: as a minimum a good honours degree (upper second class), or its equivalent, although many applicants will also have a masters degree but require a period of systematic training to fully prepare them to successfully undertake original research for the PhD in Education. Satisfactory performance at interview is also required.


Studying in the School: see page 15


Career destinations: higher education and university lecturers; postdoctoral researchers; public administration; teachers; operational executives

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At Southampton we focus on your talent as a future leader in your field.

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Get ahead in your career

Our links with employers, international collaborators, governments and graduates enable us to develop programmes that will give you the skills that today’s employers are really looking for.

As well as being academically rigorous, our postgraduate taught and research programmes enable you to further develop the critical thinking and independent learning skills that will give you a competitive edge in today’s global employment market. There are numerous opportunities to enhance your communication skills through opportunities to present your work to peers.

Postgraduate research students can take up opportunities to present their work at national and international conferences, giving you a chance develop a reputation and widen your network.

We offer a range of services to give you a head start in finding your dream job, including web resources for career development, mock interviews and presentation and CV skills workshops by employers and career practitioners.

“Other than professional development through both theoretical and practical experiences, I have been able to network with educators all over the world. This has given me the opportunity to engage in professional discussions and share my ideas.”Angeline DharmarajPhD Education student

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I work as a science education inspector with the Ministry of Education in Brunei Darussalam. Over the years, I became increasingly curious whether students actually grasped the abstract scientific concepts being taught in the classroom, or if many just ended up with misconceptions. I thought that if there is a way to find out, it would help teachers as well as their students achieve better results. I decided to pursue this, and was delighted that the Ministry agreed that this was something worth investigating.

“Besides its reputation in education research, I liked the personal manner in which the School responded.”I quickly set about looking for a suitable university and the University of Southampton’s Education School soon became the obvious option. Besides its reputation in education research, I liked the personal manner in which the School responded. There were real people that took an interest in what I wanted to do and discussed research ideas straightaway! It was quite different from the faceless administration processes where applicants were treated as objects that I normally encountered.

My experience was beyond what I had expected. The support I received from the School was incredible and the facilities available were just superb. To be a good researcher, a person needs many skills, and the University did a good job in helping me build that foundation with specially taught courses, workshops and seminars. Under the expert guidance of my supervisor, who was always meticulous in the way she worked and warm in the way she guided me, I progressed well with my research.

To me, Southampton is more than just a place where I studied. My husband, our little boy and I built up a large collection of pleasant memories to bring home. We enjoyed the life and environment, such as the lovely parks and pubs around. The ducks in the pond on the campus never failed to bring amusement to our little boy.

Kian Jhong International student alumnus

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ApplyingHow to applyTo apply for postgraduate study you must satisfy (or be predicted to satisfy) the general entry requirements of the academic unit and any specific requirements of your chosen programme. These are set out in the key facts section for each programme in this prospectus and online.

Some programmes require a masters degree to be achieved with merit or distinction (or the equivalent standard). As a guide, the University would normally consider a merit to be where the final overall mark is between 60 and 69 per cent and distinction to be 70 per cent or higher.

You will then need to complete the online application form on our website, which you can find at www.southampton.ac.uk/pgapply

For most programmes this will include submitting supporting documentation, for example a copy of your undergraduate degree certificate, which you can upload with your application form. You can find the exact list of documents you will need to submit for your programme on the relevant course page of our website. We will send you an acknowledgement email as soon as we have received your completed application.

As well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we are looking for evidence of your interest in the subject area and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate study. It is a good idea to cover these areas when you are writing your personal statement.

There is no University deadline for applications for taught or research programmes, but some academic units may have their own application deadlines. For more details, see the key facts section for each course or research programme. You should apply as early as possible if you need to secure a UK visa or if you are applying for funding or sponsorship.

We operate a fair and transparent admissions policy which we review annually. You may read the current policy online at www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_policy

English language requirementsAll of our programmes are taught in the medium of English (with the exception of language-specific programmes). As such, all applicants must satisfy the University’s general entrance requirement by possessing at least a grade C in GCSE English, or equivalent. In addition, international applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK will need to satisfy the English language requirements set out by the UK Home Office.

The University recognises a wide range of English language tests and other qualifications which are listed in full online at www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language This page also lists those countries for which the requirement to sit a specific English language test for visa purposes does not apply.

The University also offers its own, tailored pre-sessional programme for applicants who need to improve their English language skills before enrolling on their chosen programme. Further information regarding pre-sessional opportunities may be found online at www.southampton.ac.uk/presessional In addition to the shorter pre-sessional programme, the Centre for Language Studies offers a variety of courses and support for international students. These include year-round English language tuition and online opportunities, some of which are free of charge for postgraduate students. Further information can be found online at www.southampton.ac.uk/international/english

Our pre-masters programme is designed to equip you with the academic and English language skills you will need to get the most from a taught masters degree. For more information please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pre-masters

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Fees and fundingTuition feesAs a postgraduate student, you will need to pay an annual tuition fee to the University for your programme of study. This varies according to the type of programme you choose. The fee charged for full-time students includes the full cost of tuition, examinations, Students’ Union membership and research support expenses, where applicable. For specific information about the fee for a particular programme, please refer to the key facts section for each programme in this prospectus.

Unless otherwise stated, fees noted in this prospectus for UK/EU students are for 2016/17 entry and may be subject to increase for 2017/18, and fees noted for international students are for 2017/18 entry.

Some courses have non-standard fees, which are set by the individual academic unit. Please contact the individual academic unit directly for details of non-standard fees. Fees payable by students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are set annually by the islands’ governments, and UK universities are typically notified of the levels in the spring prior to the next academic session.

Funding your studiesWe offer a wide range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries, which are awarded by individual academic units. We would suggest that you contact the postgraduate admissions tutor in the academic unit you are interested in for information about awards available from the University; the email addresses for the admissions tutors are at the bottom of the course pages in this prospectus. You will need funding confirmation before registering as a postgraduate student.

Which fees apply to me?The University is required to classify your fees status in accordance with the Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007. The amount you will have to pay depends on a number of criteria – details are available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), which provides free advice and information to international students studying in the UK. Publicly funded educational institutions charge two levels of fee: the lower ‘home’ fee and the higher ‘overseas’ fee. There are certain categories of students who must be charged the home fee. More information is available at www.ukcisa.org.uk

Overseas (international) fees apply if you do not meet the criteria for UK/EU (home) fees.

Note: all figures in this section are subject to change and were correct at time of print.

Research contractsWe receive high levels of funding from external bodies and research councils, specifically for postgraduate researchers. For more information, see the key facts section on your programme of study page in this prospectus.

Postgraduate loans The government has announced a postgraduate loan scheme for 2016/17. To find out more, please visit postgradsteps.hefce.ac.uk

UK/EU 2016/17* International 2017/18**

Taught course fees

PGCE £9,000 (full-time), £4,500 (part-time) £16,710 (full-time), £8,355 (part-time)

Classroom-based £7,500 (full-time), £3,750(part-time) £16,710 (full-time), £8,355 (part-time)

Laboratory-based £9,000 (full-time), £4,500 (part-time) £20,550 (full-time), £10,275 (part-time)

UK/EU 2016/17* International 2017/18**

Research programme fees

Classroom-based £4,121 (full-time), £2,026 (part-time) £15,600 (full-time), £7,800 (part-time)

Laboratory-based £4,121 (full-time), £2,026 (part-time) £21,360 (full-time), £10,680 (part-time)

*Fees stated are for 2016/17 and are subject to increase each year **New from 2015/16, the University of Southampton introduced fixed fees for international students. International students commencing a research programme of study in the 2017/18 academic year will pay the same fixed fee for each year of their programme

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Supporting you IT servicesYou have access to free Wi-Fi, thousands of computer workstations and many express workstations, across our campuses and halls of residence. As a student your email will be provided through Office 365, which includes a host of additional features, including the ability to download Microsoft Office for free on up to five devices, including iPads. Other IT facilities include print, copy, scan, ‘filestore’ storage space for your files and folders, extensive general and course-specific software and a dedicated helpline for all your IT needs.

For more details, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions

Centre for Language Study

The Centre offers courses in a large number of languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and English as a foreign language, that can be studied as a component of your degree, as an evening course or as a lunchtime taster session. You will be able to study at one of seven language stages, from beginner to near-native speaker.

For more information on the Centre for Language Study, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/cls

Doctors and dentistsThere are two health practices based at the Highfield Campus, both offering NHS practitioners.

For more details, visit www.unidocs.co.uk www.highfieldhealth.co.uk

There are also several local practices; you can find a full list of surgeries at www.nhs.uk/service-search

Early Years CentreSituated on the Highfield Campus, the Early Years Centre, provides a stimulating and caring environment for children from newborn to five years of age.


For more information on the Early Years Centre visit www.southampton.ac.uk/earlyyears

Enabling ServicesEnabling Services offers support for students with disabilities, mental health problems and specific learning difficulties, from application through to graduation. Before you arrive, we are able to help with queries regarding getting the right support and funding in place. We can also provide support with accommodation and prospective visits. We encourage you to contact Enabling Services before you arrive to discuss the support available to you. Once you arrive, we can offer support to help you to settle in, meet the team, provide ‘buddy’ support and drop-in sessions.

During your studies, we can provide ongoing specialist support. This can include study skills workshops and tutorials, wellbeing workshops, drop-in sessions and counselling support. Enabling Services is available for all students who may encounter problems while at the University of Southampton.

Please contact us for further information and support.


Financial information and assistanceThe main contact point for funding information and financial assistance is within the Student Services Centre at Highfield. The financial information and assistance team organise hardship support for students experiencing financial difficulties, as well as administering a range of bursaries and fee waivers.

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 9599 www.southampton.ac.uk/fia

LibrariesAs hubs of information, our libraries provide support for your learning wherever you are based. With online access to 23,000 journals and 450,000 books from anywhere in the world, you can fit your study and research around your life, making the most of academic, social, arts and sporting opportunities. Our team of library staff provide online guides, email, chat and face-to-face support to help you make best use of our library resources.

The libraries provide individual, group and informal learning space set up for use of laptops or tablets, with access to

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printing and PCs. More than two million printed books and journals are held across the five largest libraries.

For more information on the library, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/library

NightlineThe Union’s phone-based, student-run Nightline service provides information, emotional support and a listening ear from 20:00 right through to 08:00 during term time.

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5236 www.unionsouthampton.org/nightline

Researcher Development and Graduate CentreThe Researcher Development and Graduate Centre works alongside the academic disciplines to enable you to develop your skills as a postgraduate researcher. The Centre delivers a range of skills training, personal development, networking and placement opportunities.

www.southampton.ac.uk/gradschools

Student Services CentreSituated at the heart of the Highfield Campus, the Centre’s friendly and dedicated team offers

support and advice, helping you with any queries on student-related subjects, such as fees, accommodation and financial assistance.

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5959 Email: [email protected] www.southampton.ac.uk/ssc

The Advice CentreThe Union Advice Centre offers free, confidential and impartial advice on matters including student finance, debt management and budgeting, advice on your course, housing and consumer rights.

Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2085 Email: [email protected] www.unionsouthampton.org/advicecentre

Visa guidanceThe visa guidance team provides advice on immigration issues.


We offer a range of services to support your needs

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Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/international

Southampton has a thriving and diverse international community of postgraduate students. Each year we welcome over 7,000 EU and international students from more than 140 countries.

Living and studying in a different country has its own unique challenges. We make student entry straightforward, offer attractive scholarships to eligible applicants, help you settle into your new life and advise you on all aspects of living in the UK. Our network of services and advisors ensure that your studies and life at Southampton are as productive and stress-free as possible.

International OfficeStaff from our International Office attend educational exhibitions around the world, as well as making numerous visits overseas and to colleges in the UK.

If you are unable to visit us in Southampton, make sure you book an appointment to meet us at one of the exhibitions or join us on a virtual open day. You will find a quick introduction to the University on our website, which is available in other languages. You can also view web pages dedicated to over 70 specific countries.

To join us on a virtual open day, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/virtualopenday

Welcome ProgrammeEach September, we arrange our Welcome Programme, which helps you settle into life here. The programme includes general events to introduce you to our facilities, subject-specific events to begin your academic induction and a range of social and cultural activities.

You will meet other postgraduate students and explore the University and the city, so that you know where to worship, relax and shop. You will also meet current international students who will be able to give you good advice.

Meet and GreetOur free Meet and Greet service from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports will get you to the University in time for the Welcome Programme. You can register for both the service and the Programme from July 2016 on our website.

English language requirementsIf English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient knowledge of the English language to be able to benefit from all academic activities at the University. For details about English language requirements for our courses visit our website.

If you need to improve your English language skills before enrolling on your chosen programme of study, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.

Our Centre for Language Study offers a variety of courses and support for our international postgraduate community. We run year-round intensive and summer pre-sessional English language courses, as well as online courses. English language support courses are provided free of charge throughout the year for postgraduates.

For more information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/international/english

Pre-mastersOur pre-masters programme is designed to equip you with the academic and English language skills you will need to get the most from a taught masters degree. For more information, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/pre-masters

VisasBefore you join us, find out about the UK’s immigration procedures. You will need to do this well in advance of your arrival in the UK. Our website provides information on student visas, police registration, working in the UK and has links to other useful websites.

International postgraduates

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Find out more www.southampton.ac.uk/cityandregion

Ideal location

Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK and internationally, by road, rail, sea and air.

By busWe run the award winning unilink bus service that connects our Southampton campuses with all the major transport links in the city. Our U1 bus service collects you from outside the Southampton Airport terminal, providing a direct connection to our Highfield Campus. You can buy tickets at the unilink office or you can buy tickets on the bus.

Downloadable for iPhone, the SotonBus App allows you to view bus and route information from all major bus operators in the Southampton area. With GPS positioning, you can find your nearest bus stop, plan routes and save frequently used bus stops for easy access.

By coachNational Express runs the 032 service to London Victoria Coach Station and the 203 service to London Heathrow Airport, both through Highfield Campus. For timetable information, visit www.nationalexpress.com

By railSouthampton and Winchester are well served by mainline railway stations – Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Winchester. Fast trains from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth stop at all three stations, and the typical journey times to London Waterloo from Southampton Central and Winchester are an hour and 20 minutes and an hour, respectively. Winchester School of Art is a 15 minute walk from Winchester train station. The unilink frequent bus service (U1), connects into the Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton Central train services, via the University.

By roadOur Southampton and Winchester campuses are well connected to the national road network. The M3 links Southampton and Winchester directly to London. For Southampton campuses, exit the M3 at junction 14 and follow signs for Southampton (A33). Follow the A33 into Bassett Avenue and follow signs to University campuses.

For Winchester School of Art, exit the M3 at junction nine or 10 and follow signs to the campus.

The M27 is one of the major road links along the south coast of England and passes Southampton to the north. For the University, leave the M27 at junction five (Southampton Airport) and follow signs to University campuses.

Satellite navigationWhen travelling by car, please use the following postcodes in satellite navigation devices:

– For Highfield Campus, use SO17 1BJ

– For Boldrewood Innovation Campus, use SO16 7QF

– For Avenue Campus, use SO17 1BF

– For the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, use SO14 3ZH

– For Southampton General Hospital, use SO16 6YD

– For Winchester School of Art, use SO23 8DL

By airSouthampton Airport is about 20 minutes from the Southampton campuses by bus or taxi. There is a full UK domestic service, as well as flights to mainland Europe and the Channel Islands.

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How to find usSouthampton is a thriving modern city, steeped in history and culture. Just over an hour south of London, Southampton has excellent transport links with the rest of the UK.

University of SouthamptonUniversity Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ UK Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000

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Terms and conditions

Relevant web links are shown throughout the Education postgraduate prospectus Please also consult www.southampton.ac.uk/education/postgraduate online for further details and/or any changes which have appeared since first publication of the Education postgraduate prospectus or phone +44 (0)23 8059 7342 or +44 (0)23 8059 7385 for more information.

DisclaimerThe University of Southampton will use all reasonable efforts to deliver advertised programmes and other services and facilities in accordance with the descriptions set out in its prospectuses, student handbooks, welcome guides and website. It will provide students with the tuition, learning support, services and facilities so described with reasonable care and skill.

The University, therefore, reserves the right if it considers it to be necessary to alter the timetable, location, content or method of delivery of events provided such alterations are reasonable. Any alterations will be balanced against the requirement that a student should receive the educational services expected.

Financial or other lossesThe University will not be held liable for any direct or indirect financial or other losses or damage arising from changes made to the event timetable, location, content or method of delivery of various services and facilities set out herein.

Force majeureThe University will not be held liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation or failure in the provision of services and facilities set out herein, arising from circumstances beyond the University’s reasonable control, including (but not limited to) war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, interruption in power supplies or other services for any reason, fire, boycott and telecommunications failure.

In the event that such circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University arise, it will use all reasonable endeavours to minimise disruption as far as it is practical to do so.

© University of Southampton 2016This information can be made available, on request, in alternative formats such as electronic, large print, Braille or audio tape, and in some cases, other languages. Please call +44 (0)23 8059 7726 to request an alternative format.

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UK and EU postgraduate taught enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 3483

International enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 9699

UK, EU and International postgraduate research enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)23 8059 5699

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