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Welcome to our universityChoosing a postgraduate course is a personal commitment to your future. Whether you want to expand on your undergraduate interests or enter a new field, one of our 100-plus postgraduate degrees is sure to be right for you. You will become part of a highly respected community of research-active academics, whose achievements include our fifth Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education (see page 22). And you can count on our dedicated staff to support you every step of the way.

ContentsPostgraduate study at our university 4

Greenwich Campus 6

Avery Hill Campus 8

Medway Campus 10

Your career 12

Accommodation 14

UK students 16

International students 18

Student support 20

How to finance your studies 21

Our research 22

Your next steps 28

How to apply 54

Our courses 30

Architecture, landscape architecture and the built environment 34

Business 36

Computing and mathematical sciences 38

Education 40

Engineering 42

Health 44

Humanities 46

Law and criminology 48

Media and creative arts 50

Science 52

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Greenwich Campus10 minutes by train to central London

Avery Hill Campus30 minutes by train to central London

Medway Campus45 minutes by train to central London

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Postgraduate study at our universityThere are many reasons why a postgraduate course could be right for you. Perhaps you want to delve deeper into a subject, get a flying start in your

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Just a few miles from central London, our historical campus is equipped with state- of-the-art facilities

Greenwich Campus Inspiring locationLocated just a few miles from central London, our historical campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to inspire you to pursue your postgraduate studies. As well as being on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll find it easy to get to the world-famous museums, art galleries and historical sites across the city.

Space to socialise The focal point for student life is Dreadnought Building, which sits in the centre of the campus and has everything you need to make you feel at home between library and study sessions. The open-plan ground floor is the go-to place for all our students. It’s where you can grab a bite to eat, catch up with friends and visit the Student Centre and Students’ Union for any help and advice you need. As a postgraduate, you will also be able to use our postgraduate room. It’s somewhere quiet to study, relax and have lunch away from the hustle and bustle of the main atrium.

State-of-the-art library Our modern Stockwell Street Building is home to the campus library. As well as a vast collection of books, you will have access to thousands of digital resources which you can view wherever you are, as long as you have an internet connection. As a postgraduate student, you will appreciate our extended opening hours and having dedicated librarians who are experts in their subject areas. The library is open until midnight during the week and 24/7 at crucial times such as the examination period.

Close to central London There is plenty to keep you occupied during your free time in Greenwich, whether it’s taking a walk in Greenwich Park, visiting museums or browsing its famous market. It also has an abundance of coffee shops and small eateries for when you want a change of scene or somewhere quiet to think. Greenwich is a friendly neighbourhood where you’ll immediately feel at home, yet it’s literally next door to central London. You’re only 10 minutes away by public transport from the heart of the capital.

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Our campus is surroundedby beautiful parkland, givingyou lots of space to relaxand mull over your researchbetween study sessions

Avery Hill Campus A common goalAt Avery Hill, you will be part of a community of like-minded students training to be teachers, and education and health professionals. Our campus is in a peaceful location in south-east London and is surrounded by beautiful parkland, giving you lots of space to relax between study sessions and quiet places to mull over your research. We are continually investing in social and teaching facilities, with new teaching and library spaces and skills laboratories due to open in 2020.

Specialist facilities Our excellent teaching facilities include sports science labs and clinical skills labs that replicate NHS wards where you can perfect your skills for your chosen career. Thinking of doing your PGCE here? Avery Hill is a specialist centre that has been training teachers for over 100 years with renowned academics, including Jenny Field, whose research in primary education has earned her a Higher Education National Teaching Fellowship. We are

also a specialist sports centre with two professional all-weather pitches and a five-court sports hall on-site.

A vibrant community Many of our students call Avery Hill Campus home. With more than 1,200 residents living here during term time, this makes for a friendly vibe. It also means that you won’t have to venture far for your everyday needs; there is a canteen, student shop, cashpoint and launderette on-site.

Convenient locationFor all your other shopping needs, there is Eltham High Street just up the road. Here you will find supermarkets and a range of other retail stores. You can also catch the latest movies at the six-screen cinema and grab a bite to eat at bars and restaurants in the cinema complex or on the high street. Central London is just a 30-minute train journey away and you can take our free intercampus bus to our Greenwich Campus, which is only a few miles up the road.

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Medway is a specialistengineering and sciencecentre with a friendly,close-knit community ofstudents and academics

Medway Campus An innovation hubMedway is a specialist engineering and science centre in Kent with a friendly, close-knit community of students and academics. You’ll be surrounded by people who are as fascinated by how things work as you are and will have access to industry-standard labs and cutting-edge technology. The campus is home to the Natural Resources Institute, an award-winning specialist research centre whose work is improving and saving lives around the world (see page 22).

Attractive setting The campus sits on a former naval base down the road from the Medway towns of Chatham, Gillingham and Rochester. You’ll benefit from a scenic setting where accommodation and teaching blocks are only a few minutes’ walk from each other. This will give you more time to focus on your studies, whether it’s sharing ideas with your fellow students and our research-active academics or spending time in the Drill Hall, Europe’s longest library.

Great facilities There are thousands of students on the campus, including people from other universities that are co-located here, making it an inspiring place to pursue your studies. Student life centres on The Deep End, which has a restaurant, café and plenty of space to relax and socialise. If you plan to drive to university, you can buy a student permit which allows you to park on the campus.

Close to everythingThere’s a large mall by the campus with many homeware and clothing outlet stores where you can pick up a bargain. It also has plenty of places to eat and a multiplex cinema. There’s a regular local bus service to Rochester, famous for its cathedral and pretty cobbled streets, and the train to London takes around 45 minutes. You can also catch the intercampus bus to Greenwich and Avery Hill Campuses for a small fee.

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Your careerMany of our students undertake a postgraduate qualification to widen their career opportunities, get promoted or find their dream job. Here’s how we can help you get the best from your career-boosting studies.

Plenty of adviceOur Employability & Careers Service has specialist advisers trained to provide careers advice specifically for postgraduate students. They can help you map out your career plans with one-to-one sessions, mock job interviews and CV checks, and organise workshops focused on career skills.

Chances to meet employersWe run careers fairs and employer events to showcase companies looking to employ our graduates. Recent attendees include BAE Systems, Baily Garner, Bloomberg, Cancer Research UK, Charlton Athletic Football Club, The Dorchester Hotel, Ford Motor Company, Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust, Omnicom Health Group, and Pfizer.

Help for entrepreneursWhether you’re a budding entrepreneur or already run a business or social enterprise, you’ll have access to specialist support while you’re a

student here. The Powerhouse is our enterprise hub. It’s home to our community of entrepreneurs, providing you with free co-workspace and the opportunity to collaborate with staff and other students. You can take part in enterprise boot camps (no experience required) and enter our Enterprise Challenge competition for the chance to receive up to £5,000 to develop your business idea.

Gain skills on the moveThrough our E-Learning Centre, you can access loads of online resources to help you build your employment skills. Tools include a CV builder, job search engine and interview simulator plus aptitude tests.

Flexible studyMany of our postgraduate degrees are available part-time or by distance learning. If you’re already in work and want to develop your career, these handy, flexible options allow you to continue earning while you study.

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Our accommodationGreenwich halls Devonport House: en-suite study bedrooms in shared self-catering flats especially for postgraduate and older students.

Cutty Sark Hall: shared self-catering flats with single en-suite study bedrooms.

Daniel Defoe Hall: en-suite study bedrooms in flat shares, studios and two-bedroom flats.

McMillan Student Village: studio flats and en-suite study bedrooms with a shared kitchen.

If you study on Greenwich Campus, you can also live in the Avery Hill Student Village.

Avery Hill Student Village The Student Village provides accommodation for 1,200 students. Facilities include a gym

(membership included in your accommodation fees), café, launderette and student shop.

Aragon, Boleyn and Seymour Courts: flats for four or five students with single study bedrooms, and shared kitchen and bathroom. Maisonettes for six or seven students are also available.

Cleves, Howard, Parr and Tudor Courts: flats and maisonettes with single en-suite study bedrooms and shared kitchens. Each accommodates either six or nine students.

Medway halls These on-campus halls are close to our teaching facilities, launderette, cafés and gym.

Adelaide, Forte, Merlin, Sunne and Wolfe Houses: flats with en-suite study bedrooms, and a communal living area with shared kitchen.

AccommodationHere are some reasons to sign up for our accommodation, which includes a hall of residence just for postgrads and older students.

Handy locationsOur halls of residence are on or near campus, so travelling to and from lectures, labs and libraries is quick and convenient. We’re connected to major transport links, so you’ll find it easy to get out and about. Our Greenwich halls are on bus routes into central London and near mainline and DLR stations. A free campus bus between Avery Hill and Greenwich means that our Avery Hill students can also get into the city centre quickly. If you live on Medway Campus, you’ll find plenty of bus services, many with connections to local stations.

Easy to choose, easy to sign upIf you want to check out our halls, just go to the accommodation pages on our website, where you’ll find plenty of information, videos and photos. You can also attend an accommodation tour on an Open Day. Once you’ve

decided on the hall you want, applying for and booking your accommodation is quick and easy. As long as you meet a few simple conditions, we’ll guarantee you university accommodation.

You’re our priorityThe halls offer a safe and secure environment. Each is protected by CCTV and is staffed 24/7. Hall staff include teams of resident assistants, who are trained to respond in emergencies and provide support.

Help with alternativesYou may prefer to rent in the private sector. If so, we’ve partnered with the online student accommodation service Studentpad to help you find accommodation that’s right for you. If you are planning to live at home and commute in, visit gre.ac.uk/commuters and check out our commuter bursary, which gives eligible students help with their travel costs.

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UK studentsWe offer our UK postgraduates a welcoming environment with career-focused courses and a thriving research community. Our flexible approach to study, with plenty of part-time and distance learning courses, is just what you need if you’ve got commitments such as a career or family.

Your questions answeredHow do I find out about the university?We host a variety of events throughout the year, so it’s easy to get a sense of what we’re about. We run Postgraduate Open Evenings – handy if you’re working during the day – or you can join us on a campus tour. You don’t even have to leave home: our virtual tours will take you around some of our campus highlights. Visit gre.ac.uk/events to find out more.

Who can I speak to about coming to Greenwich?Our friendly staff offer advice and reassurance throughout the year. You can get general information about the university from our recruitment team (see back cover for contact details), who can also put you in touch with our specialist advisers for help with your application, student finance or accommodation. If you want to talk to one of our students about university life, go to greenwich.ac.uk and click on LiveChat. You can also contact our application support team via LiveChat or email [email protected].

How do I apply?It depends on the type of degree you want to study and the application process. For the different application routes, see page 54. Try to apply as soon as possible. Places on some courses fill up quickly, so make sure you’re at the front of the queue.

How much are tuition fees?You will find all the information you need on fees at gre.ac.uk/finance/fees.

How do I fund my studies?There are lots of different ways that you can finance your postgraduate degree, depending on who you are and what you are studying. You’ll find plenty of guidance on page 21, including information on our bursaries and scholarships.

Where can I live?We have student accommodation on or within walking distance of our campuses. Meet a few conditions and apply by the deadline and we’ll guarantee you a room. If you’d prefer to rent privately, we’ll point you in the right direction. See page 14 for more about our halls of residence.

Could I commute?Absolutely. You can join over a third of our students who commute, and take advantage of the facilities and services we provide to make this as easy as possible. These include lockers and shower rooms, as well as recorded lectures, just in case you miss one. We also provide quiet areas and common rooms for when you get a break in your studies.

All our campuses are close to a train station and are on major bus routes, and, if you want to drive, you can park at Avery Hill and Medway Campuses for a small fee. We also have a commuter student bursary to help with travel costs. To see if you’re eligible, visit gre.ac.uk/bursaries.

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International studentsWhen you join us as an international student, you’ll become part of a friendly and supportive community of students from more than 140 countries. So no matter where you’re from, you’ll feel at home in no time.

Your questions answered Who can I speak to about coming to Greenwich?Even if you live overseas, there are lots of ways you can talk to us about joining as a postgraduate student. You can email our International Office ([email protected]) in the first instance. They will answer your questions and put you in touch with the international recruitment officer who looks after your country or region.

How do I know if a course takes international students?The vast majority of our postgraduate courses are open to international students. To find out, just check the course listings in this guide or the online course page.

How should I apply?International and EU students can apply in the same way as UK students (see page 54 for details) or through an authorised in-country representative, who can also provide advice on your application and visa requirements. You will find details for your representative on our website. Some courses fill up very quickly, so it’s best to apply as early as you can to avoid disappointment. You also need to be mindful of visa processing times as these vary depending on the country you’re from.

What if I need to improve my English?We offer pre-sessional English courses for international students who need to develop their language skills before embarking on postgraduate-level study.

Where can I get help with my visa application?Most international students need a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. Our international recruitment officers can direct you to experts who can advise you on your student visa. Our website also has lots of useful information to help you plan and prepare for your visa application. For more details, see gre.ac.uk/visa.

How much are tuition fees?You will find the current fees for our postgraduate degrees on our website at gre.ac.uk/finance/fees.

When should I pay my fees?You’ll need to pay a pre-registration deposit when you accept your offer. This will enable us to issue you with your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number, which you will need for your visa application. For more details, please visit gre.ac.uk/finance/fees/how-to-pay-your-fees.

Do you offer any scholarships or funding? Yes, we do. The International Scholarships Award could give you a tuition-fee discount of up to £1,500 in your first year of study for 2020-21 entry. (This may change in 2021-22.) To see the latest information about this scholarship, including whether you are eligible, visit gre.ac.uk/bursaries/international-scholarships-award.

Where will I live?We have student accommodation on or within walking distance of all our campuses. For more details, see page 14.

University of Greenwich International CollegePerhaps you don’t quite meet our academic entry criteria, or you need to improve your English language proficiency or broaden your academic skills before starting postgraduate studies.

The University of Greenwich International College (UGIC) is located on our beautiful Greenwich Campus and is a great introduction to student life and the rigours of academic study at our university. As a UGIC student, you will be very much part of our friendly community of students here at the University of Greenwich. In fact, many UGIC students live on

Greenwich Campus. You’ll also have full university student status, so you will be able to use all of the university’s facilities and services.

UGIC is an exciting entry route into Master’s level study here in the UK. Depending on your current attainment, you can study for one or two terms. And, as long as you successfully complete your studies at UGIC, you will automatically progress to your Master’s course at the University of Greenwich. Visit gre.ac.uk/ugic.

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Student supportYou may be an overseas student adapting to a new country, or a mature student juggling studies with a job and family life. Perhaps you have a long-term medical condition or a disability. Whoever you are, and whatever your circumstances, we’re here to support you.

Academic supportYou will have regular one-to-ones with your personal tutor, or your supervisor if you’re studying a research degree. They’ll help you take your study skills to postgraduate level and steer you towards other forms of academic guidance we offer. These include one-to-one appointments with academic skills tutors, workshops and drop-in sessions on subjects such as making the most of our expert subject librarians. We also have a range of online academic resources, which you can access at gre.ac.uk/academicskills.

Health, wellbeing and disability supportStudents living or studying at Avery Hill Campus can register with a doctor at our campus medical centre. If you’re at Greenwich or Medway Campus, our Student Centres can give you advice on joining a local practice.

Our Student Wellbeing Service provide guidance, support and information if you have a disability, specific learning difficulty, mental health condition, and/or long-term medical condition. If you have personal issues which may also impact on your academic work

while you’re at university, you can talk through your concerns with one of our trained counsellors. Please get in touch with our Student Wellbeing Service team about your support needs, including requests for reasonable adjustments or exam arrangements, by emailing [email protected].

Our disability and diversity focused STAART team can also assist you before you join us as a student and throughout your time with us. They can put you in touch with our STAART ambassadors, students who have gone through similar challenges to you, who can discuss their own experience of studying at the university. Find out more at gre.ac.uk/study/support/disability/staart.

Our university chaplains are also on hand to help, whether or not you practise a faith or religion.

Student financeIf you need advice on financial issues, drop in at one of our Student Centres. You can also book an appointment for a more in-depth discussion with a student finance adviser, who will check that you’re receiving all the financial support you’re entitled to. You will find more details about ways to finance your studies opposite.

How to finance your studies It’s never been easier to fund your postgraduate studies and, once you know who to approach, it is pretty straightforward. Whatever type of course you’re interested in, you should start looking for finance early, especially if you need help to cover your tuition fees and living costs. Here are some possible funding sources.

Postgraduate loansIf you’re planning to take a Master’s degree, you could qualify for a Master’s Loan of up to £10,609 from the UK government. The government also offers a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan of up to £25,700 for PhD study. The figures quoted are for 2019. Both loans are designed to help pay for your course fees and living costs; they’re paid directly to you and are not means tested. Visit www.gov.uk/masters-loan and www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan.

Teacher training funding If you’re going to embark on a PGCE primary or secondary education Initial Teacher Training course, you could apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans to cover your costs in a similar way to undergraduate courses. For more details about funding your training, visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk.

Scholarships and bursariesWe have a number of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help our current and former students finance their studies. You can find out more about our postgraduate scholarships and bursaries, and whether you’re eligible at gre.ac.uk/bursaries.

The UK government offers teaching bursaries and scholarships to encourage graduates to teach certain subjects. Maths, chemistry and physics, for example, attract a tax-free bursary of £26,000 (for 2020 entry). For more details, visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk.

StudentshipsIf you’re thinking of undertaking a research degree, it’s worth looking into the various research studentships organised by the university. They are postgraduate positions which include funding for fees, living expenses or both. To see the latest opportunities at our university, visit gre.ac.uk/research/study/research-studentships-and-scholarships.

Research Council fundingYou could look into financing your research degree with a grant from one of the UK’s Research Councils. They offer a range of awards which could cover some or all of your tuition fees, living costs or expenses related to your course. You need to apply for funding through the university. For a list of the different Research Councils and for more details, visit gre.ac.uk/research/study/postgraduate-research-funding.

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Our researchAs a postgraduate student you will be joining a thriving research community that is working tirelessly to tackle the major challenges in our world and to provide innovative solutions for governments, charities, industry and society as a whole.

We nurture emerging research talent through our Research and Enterprise Training Institute (RETI) by providing our growing network of postgraduate and early career researchers with tailored training and development opportunities. From health care and pharmaceuticals to sustainable development and food security, we are making important contributions here in the UK and overseas. Our researchers have gained recognition for their contribution, including our fifth Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, awarded in 2019 for work by the Natural Resources Institute. Read on to find out about some of our fantastic work here at the university.

Fifth Queen’s Anniversary Prize for the universityThe university has won its fifth Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of

the Natural Resources Institute’s (NRI) research into managing serious animal and insect pests. This latest prize indicates the quality of world-leading research at NRI, which has improved lives across the world over many years.

Animal and insect pests bring dangerous diseases, death and hunger to millions of the world’s poorest people in developing countries, destroying crops, infrastructure and livelihoods. NRI’s teams of specialists work with local communities to provide sustainable, innovative pest management solutions as alternatives to chemicals and poisons that can severely harm users, communities, animals and the wider environment.

The expertise of NRI’s pest management specialists covers pest behaviour, chemical ecology, plant biochemistry, zoology, entomology, molecular biology and social development. They work with partners from over 50 countries across the globe, attracting funding

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from many leading organisations, including UK Research and Innovation, UK Department for International Development, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Development Programme.

A revolution in maths teachingThe university is playing a key role in helping UK primary schools prepare for the introduction of the government’s new Year 4 statutory times tables test, the Multiplication Tables Check, in 2020. In 2017, Jenny Field, a professor of mathematics education at the university, designed an action research project: ‘Whole school approaches to teaching, learning and understanding times tables’. Funded by the National Maths Hub and now in its third year, it is receiving national interest.

The project includes eight practical steps that support teachers as they help children learn their times tables and, crucially, understand the maths behind what they are memorising. United Learning, the largest teaching alliance in the UK, has requested training in the programme so that they can roll it out in schools. The NCETM, the government-funded body charged with improving the teaching of mathematics nationally, has also recommended the programme.

The next generation of 3D medical devicesA research team at the university is developing 3D stents and microneedles that are revolutionising the treatment of coronary artery diseases and the administration of drugs such as insulin and anticancer substances. Using 3D printing, Professor Dennis Douroumis, Director of the Centre for Innovation in Process Engineering & Research, and his team have been developing

3D medical devices for a number of years. The stents are designed to be used in the treatment of coronary artery diseases. They are inserted into a patient’s body and deliver drugs over a one to three-month period. The microneedles are printed using a material that doesn’t cause skin irritation or toxicity and can be used to administer various drugs through the skin. Both devices are at pre-clinical stage and the research team is planning to apply for funding through research councils and industrial collaboration for the development of the products for market.

A life-changing difference for patientsAround 300,000 people in the UK have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic and incurable illness whose symptoms include fatigue, pain and bowel urgency. Pioneering research at the University of Greenwich by Dr Lesley Dibley, Reader of Nursing Research and Education in the School of Health Sciences, is helping to improve the lives of people who suffer from IBD. Dr Dibley’s research is changing the way the condition is managed. For example, it shows how dialogue between the patient and the clinical team is essential to help patients make an informed decision about stoma surgery, which involves making a small opening on the surface of the abdomen and fitting a collecting bag for bowel waste.

The results of her research have been shared with 2,500 surgeons across Europe as well as around 1,000 specialist nurses. Dr Dibley has also been named as one of the Nation’s Lifesavers by Universities UK’s MadeAtUni, a campaign which brings to life the positive impact of universities on everyday lives.

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Giving whistleblowers a voiceResearch by a Business School academic has become part of EU legislation for protecting whistleblowers. Dr Wim Vandekerckhove, a reader in business ethics, found that whistleblowers, people who expose wrongdoing in the workplace, rarely go directly to the press or relevant regulatory body. Instead, they first try to raise their concerns within their own organisations, usually more than once. According to Dr Vandekerckhove, employers do not have the structures and processes in place to deal appropriately with people who speak out. In response, he has developed a three-tier model covering not only the whistleblower’s own organisation, but also regulatory bodies and the press. This stresses the need for processes across all three sectors to protect the whistleblower and deal with concerns when they arise. The model is now part of an EU directive and will shape whistleblower legislation across all member states. Other parts of the world have also expressed an interest, and Dr Vandekerckhove’s research may help shape whistleblowing laws in other countries, such as Kosovo, Jordan and Serbia.

Hypnosis: an alternative to painkillersResearch by a psychologist at the university shows that hypnosis could offer an alternative to painkillers. Dr Trevor Thompson, Associate Professor of Clinical Research in the School of Human Sciences, led a project which found that hypnosis could reduce pain by up to 42%. Researchers examined the effects of hypnosis on 3,632 people

subjected to different forms of pain stimulation, such as extreme cold, heat, pressure and exercise. Data was collected from 85 studies across 14 countries. Based on the findings, most people would experience a 30% drop in pain levels or more under hypnosis. This rises to 42% for the 15% of the population who are highly receptive. The misuse of prescription painkillers such as codeine and fentanyl has increased greatly in recent years and is a national crisis in some countries. Hypnosis can be administered as a safe alternative quickly and easily at home with a 20-minute audio recording.

Saving energy in hospitalsAn innovation that combines engineering and computer technology has helped reduce energy consumption in part of a Kent hospital by 10%, saving £1,700 over a five-month period. Ahmad Taha, a PhD engineering student at our Medway Campus, created a system for Medway NHS Foundation Trust that collects electricity readings from meters and processes it into user-friendly information which is then displayed on a dashboard.

By conveying crucial information in a simple way, it helped raise awareness of energy usage among staff in four clinical wards and one department. It encouraged them to adopt energy-saving behaviour, such as switching off lights and being mindful of all electricity usage. The project was funded through a university scholarship and the estates and facilities department at Medway Maritime Hospital. Ahmad is constantly looking for new ways that people can interact with computers and plans to take his research further.

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Find out dates for our next Open Day and Postgraduate Open Evenings: gre.ac.uk/events/opendays.See when the next campus tour day is on: gre.ac.uk/events.

Your next stepsEmbarking on a postgraduate degree is a big commitment, so you’ll want to have all the information to hand before deciding which course is right for you. There are a number of ways we can help you find out more about the course you’re interested in and what student life is like for postgraduates at our university.

Come and meet usYou could attend one of our Open Days or Postgraduate Open Evenings. This will give you a chance to look around the university, take a campus tour and discuss your options with academics and admissions tutors. You will also be able to find out about accommodation, finance and student support at the university. Members of our international team will be on hand to answer your questions and offer advice should you need it. Visit gre.ac.uk/events.

Reach out onlineIf you can’t visit us in person, there are other ways to learn about the university and get answers to your questions about studying here. You can explore our website and have a web chat with our friendly advisers. You can also email or call our recruitment team, whose contact details are on the back of this guide. If you are an international student, get in touch with our International Office for specialist

help and advice. See page 18 for more details or visit gre.ac.uk/international.

Our academics are the best people to help you with questions about a course you’re thinking of applying for. Initially, talk to a member of our recruitment team and they will pass on the contact details of the academic you need to speak to. For research degree queries, you can email a potential supervisor or [email protected]. You can also visit gre.ac.uk/research/study.

See us on social mediaTo get a feel for what it’s like to be a student here, it’s worth visiting our Facebook page (University of Greenwich), as well as following us on Instagram (uniofgreenwich) and Twitter (uniofgreenwich). Visit our YouTube channel (University of Greenwich) for videos showcasing our three campuses and accommodation, Open Days, and students sharing their university experience.

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Our coursesBefore you apply for a postgraduate degree, you will want to find out all you can about your chosen course. To get started, just read on.

Course informationOn the following pages, you’ll find listings for our postgraduate courses. These will give you essential information about each course, including when it starts and where you’ll study. Once you’ve found a degree that interests you, visit the online page to explore the course in more depth.

Entry requirements You’ll find entry requirements on our online course pages. As well as specific exam results, some courses have additional requirements, such as a Disclosure and Barring Service check, interview or health check.

If you’re an international student who has studied qualifications from outside the UK, you can see the entry requirements from your country at gre.ac.uk/international/greenwich-in-my-country.

Don’t be concerned if you don’t have the exact qualifications we’ve asked for. We’ll often accept alternatives or take into account experience that demonstrates that you are right for the course. For instance, you may not need a degree if you are already working in the relevant industry. For guidance, just contact our recruitment team (UK students) or International Office (international/EU students). You can find their contact details on the back cover.

International studentsAll of our courses are open to international students unless otherwise stated in the course listings. If you are fee assessed as an international student but do not require a Tier 4 visa, you may

still be able to apply to a course that isn’t open to international students.

If you don’t meet the standard academic entry criteria for our postgraduate degrees, you can take a pre-Master’s course at the University of Greenwich International College (UGIC). If you don’t meet our English language requirements, we also offer pre-sessional English courses to improve your English before studying with us.

For more information on international students and UGIC, see pages 18 and 19.

Language requirementsIf you were educated in a language other than English and/or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, you’ll need to meet English language requirements. You can do this by taking an English language proficiency test, such as IELTS. Please check the online course pages, where you’ll find the specific language requirements for each course. We can also accept other tests of English language, such as GCSE English or an equivalent from your country. Please contact the International Office for details of other language qualifications we can accept.

If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you’ll also be required to submit evidence of an acceptable English language qualification to UK Visas and Immigration.

Start datesMost of our courses start in September. If we provide a choice of start dates, usually September and January, you’ll find this noted in the

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course listing. We are continuing to add January starts to many of our courses, so please check out our website at gre.ac.uk/jan for the latest information.

In most cases, you can begin an MPhil/PhD at any time during the year, but we recommend September or January, as this will give you the best chance to meet fellow students who are also starting their studies. Business School research students can only start in September or January.

Subject to final approvalLike all universities, we develop new courses to reflect the needs of employers, professional bodies and students. These courses must go through an approval process before they can run. Any courses that have not completed this at time of print are listed as ‘subject to final approval’ in the course lists on pages 34 to 53. Almost all these courses will be approved by the start date, but this isn’t guaranteed. If a course isn’t approved in time, it won’t run and you won’t be able to take your place. If this happens, we can help you find an alternative course at the university.

Accreditation and professional recognitionOur postgraduate degrees are designed to meet the needs of employers. This is recognised by leading professional bodies, who accredit many of our

courses. For some degrees, successful completion also leads to exemption from professional exams. Details of accreditation, and any exemptions, are given on the online course pages.

Research degreesYou’ll find studying a research degree with us a rewarding experience, as you’ll get to work with academics whose research has brought real benefits to people’s lives. You can find examples of this on pages 22 to 27.

For a few subjects, we offer a Master’s by Research, but most of our research students undertake an MPhil/PhD. Usually, you’ll begin your studies with the MPhil before transferring to the PhD if you’ve made satisfactory progress. You’ll be guided throughout your studies by a supervisory team who will help you shape your ideas and support your progress.

If you have a research proposal, you should contact a potential supervisor and research group at the university who may be able to support your research. Some of our MPhil/PhD students apply for a funded studentship and join one of our established projects.

For more on financing your research studies, see page 21. You can find out about contacting a supervisor or research group, and get other information about applying for a research degree, on page 54.

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Architecture, landscape architecture and the built environmentOur students study on our Greenwich Campus in the award-winning Stockwell Street Building. The facilities include large design studios, digital workshops and 14 landscape roofs, reflecting some of the environments that you’ll encounter in professional practice. Greenwich Campus is surrounded by the wonders of the World Heritage Site, such as the Queen’s House, Royal Park Greenwich and the River Thames waterfront.Many of our degrees are accredited by leading professional bodies, such as the RIBA and the Landscape Institute. We have close relationships with major international firms, such as Arup, AHMM Architects, Foster and

Partners, and Gustafson Porter + Bowman, which are all based in London. Our graduates join leading architecture and landscape architecture studios, develop their careers in planning and urban design, or work in government departments. Many graduates also take up management and leadership roles within construction, property and surveying practices.As well as our taught degrees (listed opposite), we offer two MPhil/PhDs: Architecture and Landscape, and Built Environment. To find out about applying for one of our research degrees, please email [email protected].

Course title Campus Course structureOpen to international students

Architecture and landscape architecture

Architecture, Landscape and Urbanism, MSc

Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Architecture Part 2, MArch Greenwich 2 years FT, 3 years PT Yes

Landscape Architecture, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Landscape Architecture, MLA Greenwich 2 years FT, 3 years PT Yes

Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice (ARB/RIBA Part 3 Exemption), PGDip

Greenwich 1 year minimum PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Built environment

Construction Management and Economics, MSc


Construction Project Management, MSc


Facilities Management (Distance Learning), MSc

NA 2 years DL; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Project Management – International (Distance Learning), MSc


Yes

Real Estate Development and Investment, MSc


Real Estate (Distance Learning), MSc


Yes

Sustainable Building Design and Engineering, MSc

Greenwich 1 year FT Yes

Occupational health and safety

Occupational Hygiene, PGDip/MSc


Yes

Safety, Health and Environment, PGDip/MSc


Yes

Courses are scheduled to start in September 2021 unless otherwise stated. FT full-time PT part-time DL distance learning NA Not applicable

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BusinessBased on Greenwich Campus, the Business School has strong links with firms in London’s major financial centres, the City and Canary Wharf. This means we can offer networking, mentoring and internship opportunities with national and international businesses, many of which are on our doorstep. Among the household names we’ve worked with are Apple, Barclays, Ford, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Northern Trust and Sony PlayStation.Our courses prepare graduates to start or build on successful business careers.

Recent positions secured by our graduates include assurance associate, economic analyst, events manager, financial modeller, HR business partner, head of HR, marketing consultant and PR officer. Their employers range from small firms and public sector organisations to major companies such as Accenture, CNN, Grant Thornton, KPMG and PwC.As well as our taught courses (listed in this table), we offer a research degree, MPhil/PhD Business – Research. To find out more, please visit gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/bus/busphd.


Accounting and finance

Accounting and Finance, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Finance and Investment, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Finance and Investment (Dual Award), MSc

Greenwich and IPAG Business School

1 year FT Yes

Finance and Investment (Dual Award), MSc

Greenwich and Massey University

15 months (1.25 years) FT

Yes

Financial Management and Risk, MSc


International Banking and Finance, MSc


Business and management

Executive Master of Business Administration, MBA

Greenwich (FT/PT only)

1 year FT, 2 years PT, 2–3 years DL

Yes (FT mode only)

Human Resource Management, MA

Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT No

Economics

Economics, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes


Events management and tourism

International Events Management, MA


International Tourism and Hospitality Management, MA


International business

International Business, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

International Business, MBA Greenwich 2 years FT, 3 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

International Business (Dual Award), MA

Greenwich and Massey University

15 months (1.25 years) FT

Yes

Logistics and supply chain management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MA


Marketing, public relations and advertising

Marketing Management, MBA Greenwich 2 years FT Yes

Strategic Advertising and Marketing Communications, MA


Strategic Marketing, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Strategic Marketing Communications (Dual Award), MA

Greenwich and ESCEM School of Business and Management

1 year FT Yes

Courses are scheduled to start in September 2021 unless otherwise stated. FT full-time PT part-time DL distance learning

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Computing and mathematical sciencesAs a student in our School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, you will draw on our internationally recognised research, such as our work on the internet of things and cyber security, as well as data science and artificial intelligence. Our school participates in several EU projects and several of our staff publish research papers at the best AI conferences. You will also be able to work towards valuable professional qualifications, including Enterprise Architectures, Computer Forensics and Linux/RedHat and others.

Our courses prepare graduates for roles in industry, commerce or research which require a proficiency in the relevant theoretical and practical areas, including digital forensics, cyber security, data science, big systems development and the management of modern information systems.As well as our taught courses (listed below), we offer two MPhil/PhDs: Computing and Information Systems, and Mathematical Sciences. For more information on our research degrees, please visit gre.ac.uk/research/study/apply.


Computing and computer science

Big Data and Business Intelligence, MSc

Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Computer Science, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Data Science, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Information systems

Computing and Information Systems, MSc


Yes

Management of Business Information Technology, MSc


Yes

Networking and cyber security

Computer Forensics and Cyber Security, MSc


Yes

Computer Science (Network Engineering), MSc


Yes

Operational Cyber Security, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT No

Courses are scheduled to start in September 2021 unless otherwise stated. FT full-time PT part-time

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EducationFor over a century, our School of Education has built strong relationships with schools and other educational establishments, helping ensure that our teacher training courses are the right mix of practical in-school training and academic study on campus. This gives our graduates the skills, enthusiasm and confidence to motivate and inspire their students.We cover the whole age range, from early years to further education. If you have to attend campus, you’ll be based at either our Avery Hill or Greenwich Campus, depending on what you study. Our Ofsted rating for our

training in primary education is ‘outstanding’. If you’re an experienced teacher, you can find degrees that will develop your career. We also offer courses that explore education as an academic discipline. These can help prepare you for management roles in education or community organisations. As well as our taught courses (listed in this table), we offer three research degrees: MPhil/PhD Education and MPhil/PhD Education and Training, and EdD Doctorate in Education. For more information, please visit our online course pages or go to gre.ac.uk/research/study.


Early years

Early Years Teacher Status, PGCE Greenwich (plus placements)

1 year PT No

Early Years Teacher Status (Professional), PGCE

Greenwich (plus placements)

1 year FT No

Further education and skills

Further Education and Skills, PGCE (ESOL, Literacy and Numeracy specialisms available)

Avery Hill (plus placement college)

1 year FT (Sept start), 2 years DL (Sept and Jan starts)

Yes

Primary education

Primary Education, PGCE Avery Hill (plus school placements)

1 year FT Yes

Primary Mathematics (Subject Specialist), PGCE

Avery Hill (plus school placements)

1 year FT Yes

Primary Professional Development, PGCE (Prof & PG)

Avery Hill 1 year FT No

School Direct Training Programmes (Primary), PGCE


1 year FT No


Secondary education

Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (Secondary School Level)

School-based

12 weeks FT No

School Direct Training Programme (Secondary), PGCE


1 year FT Yes

Secondary Education Mathematics, PGCE


1 year FT Yes

Secondary Education Physical Education, PGCE


1 year FT Yes

Secondary Education Science with Biology, PGCE


1 year FT Yes

Secondary Education Science with Chemistry, PGCE


1 year FT Yes

Secondary Education Science with Physics, PGCE


1 year FT Yes

Secondary Professional Development, PGCE (Prof & PG)

Avery Hill 1 year FT No

Other education courses

Award of Institutional Credit in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Greenwich — but course primarily online

1 year DL No

Education, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2–3 years PT Yes

Higher Education, PGCert Greenwich — but course primarily online

1 year DL Yes

International PGCE* Greenwich — but course primarily online

1 year DL Yes

Leading Effective, Inclusive Practice in Special Educational Needs, PGCert*

Greenwich 1 year PT No

Leading Effective, Inclusive Practice in Special Educational Needs (QTS route), PGCert*

Greenwich 1 year PT No


*Subject to final approval

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EngineeringAs one of our School of Engineering students, you’ll be based on Medway Campus in Kent, the university’s specialist centre for engineering and science. Studying here gives you access to industry-standard equipment, 3,000m2 of specialist laboratory space, and a thriving culture of engineering innovation. Our academic staff are active in research and work closely with employers to provide courses that are focused on the needs of industry. Many of our degrees are accredited by the leading professional bodies or combine study on campus with an industrial placement.

The UK engineering sector has a major skills shortage, and professional engineers are in high demand. Our postgraduate students gain the skills needed for senior roles as engineers, designers and technical managers in both the public and private sectors. If you’re already in the industry, studying with us can help you take your career to the next level.As well as our taught courses (listed opposite), we offer a research degree, MPhil/PhD Engineering. For more information, please visit gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/engsci/engineering-research-mphilphd.


Civil and environmental engineering

Civil Engineering, MSc Medway 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc

Medway 2 years FT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering, MSc

Medway 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc


Yes

Electrical and electronic engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MSc


Yes

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc


Yes

Electrical Power Engineering, MSc


Yes

Electrical Power Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc


Yes

Engineering management

Engineering Management, MSc Medway 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Engineering Management with Industrial Practice, MSc


Yes

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, MSc


Yes

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc


Yes

Oil, gas and shipping

Global Shipping Management, MSc


Yes

Other engineering courses

Machine Intelligence, MSc Medway 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Courses are scheduled to start in September 2021 and January 2022. FT full-time PT part-time

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HealthWhen you join our School of Health Sciences as a postgraduate student, you’ll benefit from over 25 years of health teaching experience. We are at the forefront of NHS workforce development and have a proven track record for high-quality education. You will learn from a team of highly experienced staff. They include research-active academics, such as Dr Lesley Dibley, who has been recognised as one of the Nation’s Lifesavers for her work with patients and clinicians (see page 25), as well as lecturer practitioners who work with local NHS partners.

Our postgraduate nursing courses prepare you for senior and leading roles in healthcare sectors, including advanced practitioners and nurse consultants. Depending on the subject you choose, our other health courses can lead to a variety of careers, from psychologist, counsellor and social worker to managerial roles in healthcare management. As well as our taught courses (listed in this table), we offer two research degrees: MPhil/PhD Health and Social Care and MPhil/PhD Psychology. To find out about applying for these, please email [email protected].


Nursing

Nursing (Adult Nursing), MSc Avery Hill 2 years FT Yes

Nursing (Children’s Nursing), MSc Avery Hill 2 years FT Yes

Nursing (Learning Disabilities), MSc*

Avery Hill 2 years FT Yes

Nursing (Mental Health Nursing), MSc

Avery Hill 2 years FT Yes

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing), PGDip

Avery Hill 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Jan start

Yes

Specialist Practitioner (District Nursing), PGDip

Avery Hill 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Psychology and counselling

Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc


Psychology (Conversion Degree), MSc


Sport and Exercise Psychology, MSc


Therapeutic Counselling, MSc Greenwich 3 years PT No


Social work

Social Work, MA Greenwich 2 years FT, 3 years PT Yes

Other health courses

Advanced Clinical Practice, MSc Avery Hill 3 years PT No

Enhanced Professional Practice, PGDip*

Avery Hill 2 years PT, DL Yes (DL only)

Global Public Health, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Healthcare Practice, MA Avery Hill 1 year PT No

Interprofessional Healthcare Simulation, MSc*

Avery Hill 1 year FT, 3 years PT; Jan start

Yes



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HumanitiesJoin us on our Greenwich Campus, often described as one of the most beautiful university sites in the UK. Here you’ll find both an invigorating mix of contemporary and historic buildings, and the latest academic and social facilities. You’ll work with our expert tutors, who will support you throughout your studies. Central London is on the doorstep, so you can deepen your learning with visits to some of the world’s greatest museums, galleries and theatres.As a great cultural capital, London attracts employers from across the world. Over a quarter of a million people are currently

working in the city’s creative industries. Our graduates have gone on to careers in journalism, language teaching, marketing and PR, arts administration, and the charity sector. Many of our students are already in professional roles and use study with us to boost their career prospects.As well as our taught courses (listed below), we offer MPhil/PhDs in applied linguistics; creative and critical writing; English literature; and history, politics and social sciences. To find out how to apply for one of our research degrees, please email [email protected].


English

Applied Linguistics, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Creative Writing, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

English: Literary London, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

TESOL, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Courses are scheduled to start in September 2021. FT full-time PT part-time

We also offer a contemporary performance MA. Please see page 51 for details.

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Law and criminologyOur School of Law & Criminology is based on Greenwich Campus, a historic setting only a few miles from the legal, justice and business hubs of central London. It is an inspiring place to deepen your knowledge of your chosen specialist area. You will benefit from study that is shaped by a strong research environment and have access to a range of events with employers, as well as talks and networking opportunities.Our postgraduate criminology and law courses can lead to careers in local, national and international government, policy-making bodies, or industry, as well as

further research opportunities at the university. If you take a course with an international focus, you may choose to embark on a career with international corporations, the Ministry of Justice, or an intergovernmental organisation such as the United Nations. As well as our taught courses (listed below), we offer MPhil/PhDs in both law and criminology, and a combination of the two. We also offer an LLM (by Research) for those who wish to research a specific subject in law. To find out more, please contact us at [email protected].


Criminology

Criminology and Criminal Psychology, MSc


Criminology, Gender and Sexualities, MSc


International Criminology, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Law

International and Commercial Law, LLM (Business, Human Rights and the Environment endorsement also available)



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Media and creative artsThe University of Greenwich is a great place to study media and creative arts. Our award-winning Stockwell Street Building has all the high-spec facilities you’ll need, from TV studio sound stages and post-production edit suites to plenty of gallery space and a surround-sound cinema-style lecture theatre. Just a few miles down the road is the university’s performance space, Bathway Theatre in Woolwich.Our research-active academics and expert studio technicians are there to share their knowledge and experience. They’ll help you gain the advanced skills required to start or further enhance your

career, just as they’ve helped past graduates to go on to successful roles as developers, digital marketing executives and project managers. We’ve also launched careers in editing/post-production, social media and festival management, as well as in a host of other roles in the cultural and creative industries. In addition to our taught courses (listed opposite), we offer two research degrees: MPhil/PhD Creative Media and MPhil/PhD Drama. To find out about applying for these, please email [email protected].


Drama

Contemporary Performance, MA Greenwich, Bathway Theatre and partner venues

1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Film and television

Film Production, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Film Production, MSc Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Media arts

Digital Arts, MA Greenwich 1 year FT Yes

Media and Creative Cultures, MA Greenwich 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Web Design and Content Planning, MA



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ScienceFor a high-level science career, join us on Medway Campus in Kent, our hub for science and engineering. The site is home to our School of Science, Medway School of Pharmacy, and the Natural Resources Institute, a research and education organisation that works to tackle global issues such as climate change. Our courses cover diverse fields, including agricultural and environmental sciences, biological and biomedical science, biotechnology, food science, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. You could also study a postgraduate sports science degree, offered by our School of Human Sciences at our Avery Hill Campus, in preparation for a career in sports performance or coaching.

Studying with us will prepare you for science-related careers in many growth sectors with employers such as international firms Pfizer and GSK, research institutes, NGOs, and government ministries.As well as our taught courses (listed in this table), we provide a range of research degrees. These include an MSc (by Research) and MPhil/PhD in science. You can also study for an MPhil/PhD in agriculture, chemistry, health and environment; development studies; food science and marketing economics; natural resources; or pharmacy. For more information, please visit gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/engsci/scires.


Agricultural sciences

Agriculture for Sustainable Development, MSc

Medway 1 year FT Yes

Biological and biomedical science

Biomedical Science (Online), PGCert/PGDip/MSc

NA DL; 24 wks over a maximum of 2 years (PGCert), 48 wks over a maximum of 4 years (PGDip), 72 wks over a maximum of 6 years (MSc); April and Oct starts

Yes

Haematology, MSc* NA DL; 48 wks over a maximum of 6 years (MSc); Oct and April starts

Yes

Healthcare Management, PGCert/PGDip/MSc*


Yes

Healthcare Quality Management, PGCert/PGDip/MSc*


YesCourses are scheduled to start in September 2021 unless otherwise stated. FT full-time PT part-time DL distance learning NA Not applicable



Biotechnology

Biotechnology, MSc Medway 1 year FT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Environmental science

Global Environmental Change, MSc Medway 1 year FT Yes

Food sciences

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management, PGDip/MSc

Medway 1 year FT, 2–3 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice, MSc


Yes

Food Innovation, MSc Medway 1 year FT, 2–3 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Food Innovation with Industrial Practice, MSc


Yes

Food Safety and Quality Management E-Learning, PGCert/PGDip/MSc

NA 3–6 years DL Yes

Pharmaceutical sciences

Formulation Science, MSc Medway 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc Medway 1 year FT, 2 years PT; Sept and Jan starts

Yes

Pharmaceutical Sciences with Industrial Practice, PGDip/MSc


Yes

Pharmacy

Advanced Pharmacy Practice, PGCert/PGDip/MSc

NA 1–3 years DL; Oct and March starts (PGCert), Sept and April starts (PGDip), Sept, Jan and April starts (MSc)

Yes

Clinically Enhanced Pharmacist Independent Prescribing, PGCert

NA 8 months DL; Sept and April starts

Yes

General Pharmacy Practice, PGCert/PGDip/MSc

NA 1–3 years DL; March start (PGCert), Oct and March starts (PGDip), Sept, Jan and April starts (MSc)

Yes

Independent/Supplementary Prescribing, PGCert

NA 8–12 months DL; Oct, Jan and June starts

Yes

Medicines Optimisation, PGCert/PGDip/MSc

NA 1–6 years DL; Sept, Jan and April starts

Yes

Sports science

Strength and Conditioning, MSc Avery Hill 1 year FT, 2 years PT Yes

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DisclaimerThis edition of the postgraduate study guide describes the services and courses that the university intends to offer in the 2021/22 academic year. We make every effort to ensure this information is as accurate as possible at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time and it is important that you check the university’s website for the most up-to-date information. Where changes have been made to the information set out in this study guide, any significant changes to a course will be notified to any prospective student who has registered an interest in the course and also notified to applicants at the time of making an offer. If you have any comments about the study guide, please contact us at [email protected] (UK students) and [email protected] (international/EU students) as appropriate. The University of Greenwich will do all that it reasonably can do to provide educational services as described on its website and in this study guide. Sometimes, circumstances beyond our control mean that we cannot provide such educational services. This might be because of, for example, industrial action by university staff or third parties, the unanticipated departure or absence of key members of university staff, acts of terrorism, the acts of any government or local authority, epidemic or pandemic of disease, academic changes within subject areas, or where the numbers recruited to a course are so low that it is not possible to deliver an appropriate quality of education for students enrolled on it.In these circumstances, the university will take all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services, for example by making reasonable modifications, but to the full extent that it is possible under the general law, the university excludes liability for any loss and/or damage suffered by any applicant. The modifications we make may be to: the content and syllabus of courses, including in relation to placements; the timetable, location and number of classes; the content or method of delivery of programmes of study; the examination process; and the timing and method of assessment. Many of the changes that we make are in response to feedback from students and are intended to improve the experience of students and student outcomes.Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the university to discontinue a programme of study, the university will take reasonable steps to minimise the effect for applicants and all significant changes will be notified promptly as set out above. Our Student Protection Plan (docs.gre.ac.uk/rep/sas/student-protection-plan) sets out the

steps we will take to protect the quality and continuity of study for students. If you have any particular concerns regarding any proposed changes, you should make the university aware as soon as possible by contacting us via the email addresses provided above. You should also be aware that some of the courses listed in the study guide may be subject to final approval. In the unlikely event that a course is not approved by its start date, the course will not run and you will not be able to take up your place. Should this happen, you will be informed by the university and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course at the university. If a course is awaiting final approval, this will be indicated clearly in the course listings in the study guide.The study guide provides core information on our courses. As a student, you receive further material describing the teaching, examination, assessment and other educational services, and information on the social side of student life at the time that any offer is made to you and subsequently upon enrolment. Your application to the university will be considered in accordance with the university’s admissions policy and procedure, which also sets out your right to complain if you are dissatisfied with the handling of your application. Should you go on to enrol as a student of the university, you will be asked to agree to the university’s principal conditions of registration and your studies will be undertaken and governed in accordance with the university’s student regulations, policies and procedures. Please note that the principal conditions of registration and the student regulations, policies and procedures are updated annually for the start of the academic year. While changes are not usually significant, the current year’s versions should be treated as indicative and you should familiarise yourself with the documents applicable to your year of registration when you enrol. A summary of changes to regulations and policies is provided to continuing students at the start of each academic year. If you become a student, this notice shall constitute a term of the contract between you and the University of Greenwich. Any offer of a place is made on the basis that you consent to this notice as part of the contract.To view the above terms and conditions online, which include links to the admissions policy and procedure, principal conditions of registration and the student regulations, policies and procedures documents, please visit gre.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/terms-and-conditions.

How to apply Applying for a postgraduate degree is easy. The way you apply depends on the course and subject area you are interested in studying. For most postgraduate courses, you apply online to the university, but there are exceptions. See below for our guide to making your application or visit gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg. If you are an international student, or a student

from the EU, you can apply in the same way as UK students (see below) or through an authorised in-country representative (see page 18). For more details, visit gre.ac.uk/international/greenwich-in-my-country. You can find out if a course is open to international students by checking the course listings in this guide or the online course page.

Type of degree/award What to doTaught courses (MA/MSc/MBA, etc.) except those listed below

Please visit gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg for an online application form.

Doctorate in Education (EdD)


PG teacher training – primary andsecondary PGCEcourses and SchoolDirect courses

Currently, you should apply at www.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training; however, at the time of going to press, the Department for Education (DfE) and UCAS were working together to change the application route for English providers. For up-to-date information, please see gov.uk/guidance/find-postgraduate-teacher-training-courses-in-england.

PG teacher training – Early YearsTeacher StatusPGCE courses


PG teacher training – further educationand skills courses

Please visit gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg for an online application form.You can also apply through www.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training.

Medway School of Pharmacy courses (both taught and research)

Application routes for taught courses vary. See msp.ac.uk/postgraduate for detailed information on each course. For postgraduate research degrees, visit msp.ac.uk/research.

Nursing courses (pre-registration)

Please apply at www.ucas.com.

Social work courses Please apply via UCAS at https://bit.ly/3fELnOI.

Research degrees (except Medway School of Pharmacy)

Please visit gre.ac.uk/research/support/centres to find out about our research centres and current research. If you have an area of research in mind, you can contact a potential supervisor and then apply at gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg. You can apply to join an established research group by applying for a funded studentship. See gre.ac.uk/research/study/research-studentships-and-scholarships.For more on making research degree applications, please email [email protected].

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www.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training

www.msp.ac.uk/postgraduate

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Documents

Postgraduate Study Guide 2021/22...Email: [email protected] Postgraduate Study Guide 2021/22 Welcome to our university Choosing a postgraduate course is a personal commitment