2014 postgraduate prospectus

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

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Telephone:

General contactsAccommodation Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3461 Email: [email protected]/accommodation

International recruitment office Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3646Email: [email protected]/international

Sport Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3277Email: [email protected]/sport

Student support Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3427Email: [email protected]/support

Student exchange opportunitiesTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3529Email: [email protected]/international

Students’ Union Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3571www.solentsu.co.uk

Access Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3201Email: [email protected]

Main switchboard Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000

For any other enquiriesTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3039Email: [email protected]

FacultiesFaculty of Business, Sport and EnterpriseTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3888Email: [email protected]/fbse

Faculty of the Creative IndustriesTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3536 Email: [email protected]/fci

Maritime and Technology FacultyTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3355Email: [email protected]/martec

Warsash Maritime AcademyTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000Email: [email protected]

CONTACTS

This prospectus has been produced through the efforts,work and input of staff and students throughoutSouthampton Solent University.

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The information contained in this prospectus is also available at www.solent.ac.ukIf you require this publication in a different format,

please contact Access Solent to discuss your needs:telephone +44 (0)23 8201 3201 or [email protected] effort has been made to ensure that the

information contained in this prospectus is accurate andup to date. However, because the content was preparedin early 2014, there may be unforeseen circumstanceswhich force change to some of the details printed.

© Southampton Solent University. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced in any way without the permission of the publishers.

THANK YOU

CONTENTS

Introduction to Southampton Solent University 3

Find out moreEntry requirements 13How to apply 14Fees and financial support 17Scholarships 18Why study at Southampton Solent University? 20A wide range of courses 31Terms and conditions 113How to find us 116Contact us 117

to our new postgraduateprospectusInside you will find lots of information about studying atSouthampton Solent University. We have tried to anticipateand answer all your questions, from finding out about thepracticalities like finances, accommodation and the campusto discovering what it’s really like to live and study here.

We are a distinctive and creative university and we areproud of what we do. Look inside to discover how you can turn your aspirations into reality – so you can be whoyou really want to be…

WELCOME

“Studying at Solent has been a great

experience. It has introduced me to

many different ideas and broadened

my world view.”

Olaleye, student,

MA Marketing Management

In my view

FACTS AND

FIGURES

150 +YEARS OF HISTORY

THREE CAMPUSES

MILLIONCAMPUS INVESTMENT (2008 to 2018)

19,241 STUDENTS

3,415

4/5FOR TEACHINGIN THE 2012 NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY

84% FOR LEARNINGRESOURCES

FEMALE STUDENTS

1,510 MEMBERS OF STAFF

NATIONALITIES

NON-UK

MALE STUDENTS

£70

2,486 GRADUATESAT THE 2013 GRADUATION CEREMONIES

100kCAPPUCCINOSAND LATTESWERE SERVED ON CAMPUS IN 2013

+

LIBRARIES OPENOVER 96 HOURSPER WEEK IN TERM TIME

1,050OVER

IN THE 2012 NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY

119

£3.7AWARDED IN STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORTFOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/13

MILLION

676,000VISITS TO THE MOUNTBATTEN LIBRARY IN 2012 WITH TOTAL LOANS OF 859,500

NETWORKED COMPUTERS

STUDY SPACES798

BOOKS IN LIBRARY

10,000 AUDIO-VISUAL ITEMS

2,000 JOURNALS INC. E-JOURNALS

12,000 E-BOOKS

200,000

{58% 42%

ALMOST

WORKING

TOGETHERFOR YOUSouthampton Solent University is a dynamic and distinctivenew university, dedicated to academic excellence, socialjustice and the integration of theory and practice.We recognise the value of hands-on experience when it comes to finding a job, and real-world industryopportunities are built into every level of our exciting range of courses.

In the last few years we have pioneered innovative newcourses in niche subject areas, designed to meet the fast-changing needs of the modern economy, and the researchour staff and postgraduate students carry out has visibleimpact in local, national and international arenas.

Solent research has contributed to a wide range of debatesand issues affecting the global environment, in sectors asdiverse as the maritime industry, voluntary services, sport,health, the creative industries and society.

We value both our postgraduate research and taughtstudents, and strive to ensure they develop the wide rangeof skills needed to succeed in their individual studies andenhance their career prospects.

Shaped and informed by employers and professionals, our taught courses combine intellectual stimulus, academicexcellence and experience in the workplace – ensuring thatyou will be more than ready for the challenges of theprofessional world.

Employment and enterprise are prominent themes, shapingour thinking and educational practice. Every student hasopportunities to work with external clients on live projects,and paid internships for recent graduates are available. Lastyear we provided funding for 49 student business start-ups,along with help and advice on everything from initialconcepts to securing external financial backing.

Offering fairness, integrity and excellent value, Solent is a friendly and inclusive place where people achieveextraordinary things. Whether you’re interested in researchor academic study at university, we look forward towelcoming you.

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CUTTING-EDGE,EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED COURSES

Our emphasis at Southampton Solent University is on real-world learning. We are at the forefront of developinginnovative, employer-facing courses to optimise careeropportunities for our postgraduate students.

Southampton Solent University offers an up-to-the-minutelearning experience designed to meet the needs of today’sfast-changing competitive world.

Our courses are led by academic experts who have anexcellent understanding of their subject area and strongties to industry. This provides our students with practicalinsights and unique work experience opportunities.

We are equally committed to students and standards. The quality and standard of our courses have been awardedthe Quality Assurance Agency kitemark for HigherEducation and the highest possible rating by Ofsted.

NICHE PROVISION IN MARITIME STUDIES, THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIESAND SPORT

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POSTGRADUATECOURSES

“I like the sports facilities, laboratories and

lecturers. Solent University has a perfect

location in terms of being close to the city

centre and having everything a student

needs close by. The sport science facilities

are amazing and give a very professional

element to the course.”

Nick, student, BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

In my view

Solent sport science students work with elite athletes

and Premiership footballers.

We provide a stimulating learning environment and accessto state-of-the-art resources to help you make the mostof your time with us.

Flexible, modern learning spaces suitable for both individualand group study, all with Wi-Fi access, contribute to thelively and contemporary study environment at Solent.

Our courses also benefit from purpose-built facilities whichenable you to develop hands-on and work-related skills,such as state-of-the-art sport science labs. The new mediaacademy includes television, music and radio productionstudios, editing suites, dedicated fashion, hair and make-upstudios, a newsroom and a photography studio.

Our media production agency, Solent Creatives, andproduction company, Solent Productions, give studentsaccess to work experience opportunities with real clientsand up-to-date equipment.

From day one, you will have access to a student portaldesigned to help you with everything from enrolment tosuccessfully completing your coursework via the Solentvirtual learning environment (myCourse). We also usesocial media to keep you informed about the latestinformation, like extended library opening hours.

The university’s libraries are modern and spacious, andhave everything you need to succeed on your course,including remote access to electronic information sourcessuch as e-books and online journals.

Our networked resource centres are equipped with Macsand PCs, and include areas for group work and discussion.

Throughout the university there are welcoming coffee barsand cafés where you can relax or meet up with friends.

Our campus will soon be transformed by a multi-million-pound major development project, due for completion in2015. It will provide centrally located lecture and seminarfacilities, together with social and flexible space forexhibitions, shows and events.

FIRST-CLASS

FACILITIES

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FANTASTICFACILITIES INCLUDE

SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN,PLUS SOLENT SHOWCASE PUBLIC ART GALLERY

DEDICATED

£3.8 MILLIONFA-ACCREDITED SPORTS FACILITIES AT TEST PARK

Artist’s impression of the proposedteaching and learning building

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MODERN MEDIA FACILITIES

THE UNIVERSITY’S SOLENT CREATIVES MEDIA AGENCY,WITH STUDENT START-UP AND BUSINESS POD SPACE

£30

SPACE TO CREATE

TEACHING AND LEARNINGBUILDING IN 2015

STATE-OF-THE-ART NEWSROOM,COMPUTER AND VIDEO GAMES DESIGNAREAS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY, TV, RADIO AND MUSIC STUDIOS

THE HIGHEST-SPEC OUTSIDE BROADCASTVEHICLE,WITH FULL BROADCAST AND HDCAPABILITY, OF ANY UK UNIVERSITY

MOBILE BROADCASTINGNEW MILLION

2,486GRADUATES AT THE 2013GRADUATION CEREMONIES

200 OF WHICH WERE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

We provide high-quality, professional and friendly supportto help you achieve your full potential while studying atthe university.

Our teaching staff are approachable and focused on yourneeds. Each faculty also has a support officer to providefriendly and confidential advice.

Our welcoming Students’ Information Centre, part of our integrated student support network, offers impartialinformation, advice and guidance on all aspects of student life.

We will put you in touch with the right person to help with what you need, from pastoral care, employment and jobs advice to student policies, learning and studysupport. We also offer advice on funding issues,accommodation, counselling and faith issues, and supportfor overseas students, disabled students and those withlearning difficulties.

We work closely with Southampton City Council andHampshire Police to promote students’ health andwellbeing, and to help keep them safe.www.solent.ac.uk/student-life/welfare

SUPPORTING YOU TO

SUCCEED

“I really enjoy my course. It is very intense

but it has given me a lot of new

knowledge and experiences, and also the

opportunity to do a six-week placement”.

Katarzyna, student,

MA Human Resource Management

In my view

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Employability and enterprise are at the heart of everythingwe do at Southampton Solent University, giving you a headstart in your career. Industry experts help teach and shapeour courses, helping you gain the skills and knowledge thatemployers want, and real-world learning will be an integralpart of your university experience.

Our courses are also targeted at industry and the professions,with many accredited by professional and regulatory bodies.If you are considering getting freelance experience or startingup your own business, we can help you with that too.

Helping you to find workWe know that it’s not that easy to find work in the currentclimate. Our employability advisers are here to help you findpart-time and relevant work during your time at Solent.

We have two jobs boards especially focused on Solent’sstudents and graduates, and excellent relationships with keybusinesses in our industry areas.

We also support you in developing your contacts, from ourMentoring Plus scheme to helping you improve yourLinkedIn profile and networking skills.

How many Solent graduates get jobs?In 2013, 86 per cent of Solent graduates were inemployment or further study six months after graduating.

Solent graduate schemeOver 100 jobs are available within the university and withkey businesses to help you get that first job. In 2012/13, 26 graduates were employed in key graduate roles, in teamsas varied as finance and our Solent Showcase gallery, with87 per cent of these graduates finding excellent graduatepositions once their associate roles were completed.

Student and graduate enterpriseAs well as encouraging and supporting our students todevelop the enterprise skills that will be essential for theirfuture career, we provide training, mentoring and financialsupport for student business start-ups, with maximumstart-up grants of £2,000.

Our Business Pods and Incubation Hubs offer support and space to help you as you start your own business,freelancing or self-employment. We offer you the chanceto develop freelance skills and experience while you arestudying, through training courses, through our enterprisingstudent societies, and through our creative agencies, SolentCreatives, Solent Productions and Solent Music.

MAXIMISING YOUR

CAREER POTENTIAL

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Scaling the heightsFormer Southampton Solent Universitystudents James Baker and Tim Miller havebeen scaling the heights with theirbusiness ventures since leaving university.

The pair, who studied Outdoor Adventure Management,graduated in 2009 and set up their first business,Freedom Adventures, when they were in their final year.Later they took over specialist rock climbing company

Rock and Sun and then management of theSouthampton Climbing Wall, based at the St Mary’sLeisure Centre in Southampton. Freedom Adventures operates scuba diving and multi-

activity trips abroad for school groups, while Rock andSun deals with mainly independent travellers. The companies operate in countries such as Greece,

Spain, Morocco and Thailand, employ around 30 full-and part-time staff, and have a customer database ofover 8,000 people. “We saw a gap in the market and the course at Solent

helped us to develop our business skills,” said Tim. “Rock and Sun is now the UK’s leading provider of rock

climbing holidays and courses. It’s a challenging business,but we love what we do.”

We saw a gap in the marketand the course at Solenthelped us to develop ourbusiness skills.

STARTED AT SOLENT ARE STILL RUNNING THREE YEARS AFTER COMMENCING TRADING

40% OF BUSINESSES

“ ”

“The MA Public Relations programme

identifies key learning aspects to ensure

we can be the best we can be. The course

shows the industry in a new, vibrant light

and the teaching provides us with the

capabilities to not only secure a job in the

field, but to become a leader in it as well.”

Steven, student, MA Public Relations

In my view

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Martin WhitmarshTeam Principal, McLaren Mercedes Racing, Honorary Doctor of Technology

You’ve got to bepassionate about what youdo. Go out there; use the skillsyou’ve got. Do the thing thatis driven by passion.

“”

General entry requirementsFor entry to our postgraduate master’s degree courses, youwill be required to show evidence of your academic andprofessional background. The minimum requirement is aqualification equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree.

If you have an HND or equivalent qualification you maybe eligible to join one of our bachelor degree top-upprogrammes, followed by entry onto a master’s course –qualifying you for a master’s degree in two years. For moreinformation on our top-up courses, take a look at ourundergraduate prospectus or visit solent.ac.uk/courses

Please see individual course pages for detailed information.

English languageIf your first language is not English, we ask that youdemonstrate an acceptable level of competence in bothwritten and spoken English. The normal grades required to demonstrate competence for postgraduate courses are:• IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in writing)• TOEFL IBT 92 (22 in writing)• CAE Grade B• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic average score of 61 (56 in writing) or equivalent.

Students with other forms of English languagequalification should contact the international recruitmentoffice to determine their acceptability.

The UK Home Office stipulates English languagerequirements as part of the student visa process. For further information on our international entryrequirements, including country-specific details, pleasevisit: www.solent.ac.uk/international

Pre-sessional English programmeOur pre-sessional English short courses can help youachieve the level of language proficiency you need tosucceed in postgraduate study in the UK.

10-week course – starts in July5-week course – starts in August

Please note that the information in this prospectus is forguidance only and may change. Please check our websitefor the most up-to-date information: www.solent.ac.uk

THE ESSENTIALS –

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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THE ESSENTIALS –

HOW TO APPLY

Applying for a postgraduate course Postgraduate students should apply directly to theuniversity. Students must complete an application formwhich can be downloaded from the course pages.

Please make sure to enclose copies of your official transcripts,as well as two references, along with your application form.Once you have completed your form, please send it to therelevant faculty or the international recruitment office, eitherby post or email, as soon as possible.

Overseas students are also required to attach a copy of the information page of their passport.

Application deadlineThere is no formal deadline for postgraduate studies.However, it is recommended to send an application formas early as possible, should you wish to secure a place orshould you have to apply for a visa.

What happens next?An offer letter will be sent to you if you have beenaccepted, detailing any conditions and the fees.

If you need to apply for a visa, you will also need theuniversity to provide you with a Certificate of Acceptancefor Study (CAS).• If your offer is conditional, please send your results to the university, stating that you wish to accept the offer.• If you satisfy the conditions, you will be made anunconditional offer; please contact the university as soonas possible to let us know if you accept your offer.

Contact details

UK studentsAll correspondence should be addressed to the relevantfaculty. Details are available on page 121.

International studentsFor information about applications, offers, visas, pre-arrival,accommodation, payments and induction, please email:[email protected] or visit our webpage:www.solent.ac.uk/international

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Studying abroadThe university has been awarded the Erasmus Charter forHigher Education and welcomes students from outside theUK. Depending on the course you choose to study, theremay be opportunities for you to undertake research abroadat one of our partner universities through the Erasmus+programme. Applications to spend a term studying atpostgraduate level at Southampton Solent (on a fee-payingbasis) will be considered.

For full information on study abroad opportunities and an application form, students should refer to:www.solent.ac.uk/international

Further information is available from the academicpartnerships office.Email: [email protected]

EnrolmentQualifications are checked before enrolment and you must bring your original certificates when you arrive at the university.

If you live outside the European Union/EuropeanEconomic Area, you will need to organise a student visabefore coming to study in the UK.

Applicants with specific support needs Applicants are strongly advised to declare any specificlearning difficulties, medical conditions, mental healthconditions, physical or sensory impairments or autisticspectrum conditions and to clearly state any anticipatedsupport needs. This aids our planning, should the offer of a place be made. The university is unable to guaranteeto provide appropriate support if a full declaration is notmade at the time of application.

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£3.7AWARDED IN STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORTFOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/13

MILLION

“As we are a small group on my course,

we all participate, learn and give our

opinion. The staff are really nice and

helpful, too.”

Duygu, student, MA Public Relations

In my view

FeesWe believe we offer distinctiveness, excellence and realvalue for students.

Course fees are available on the relevant course page on the website. In addition to tuition fees, you will have to pay your living costs (accommodation, food and so on)and transport. You may also need to buy some equipmentand pay for field visits specific to your course.

Early repayment discountIf you are a self-funded student personally contributing a minimum of £500 towards tuition fees, you are eligiblefor a five per cent discount if payment is received theweek before the course start date.

Solent graduate discountIf you are currently studying for an undergraduate degree at Solent, you may be eligible to apply for a discount of up to ten per cent on all our postgraduate andprofessional courses – helping you take your developmentto the next stage.

FEES ANDFINANCIAL SUPPORT

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International scholarship schemeWe have a number of scholarships for overseas students.You will need to be a self-funded, full-fee student and notcurrently studying or living in the UK.

For further eligibility criteria and up-to-date information,please refer to our webpage:www.solent.ac.uk/international

Sport Solent scholarshipsSport Solent offers different levels of support to studentathletes, based on their sporting talent and potential.

The High Performance Academy provides bursaries of upto £1,000 for accommodation in halls, with furtherbenefits totalling up to £2,500.

Sports scholarships are also awarded, two in cricket andtwo in basketball, that cover the cost of tuition fees paidin the first year and provide a fees discount of 50 per centin future years.

SCHOLARSHIPS ATSOLENT UNIVERSITY

“Solent is a welcoming place, where my

talents and strengths have always been

praised. I love the intellectual stimulation

that comes with my course.”

Angus, student, MA Public Relations

In my view

Southampton Solent University student Matt Watson wasthrilled to join the England athletics team in 2013. He was called up to join the team just five days before

his first competition for the squad, which saw him placedfifth out of 14 jumpers. Matt, captain of the Solent University Athletics Club, was

overjoyed to get the call. “I couldn’t wait to get a vest on my back and get

jumping. Knowing I was representing my country was anhonour and something I have always dreamed of,” he said.

The third-year sports studies student began high jumpingin 2009. The success of UK athletes at London 2012helped to raise his aspirations. “The London 2012 Olympics inspired me, and the next

four years of my career will be centred on getting to Rio2016,” said Matt. Matt is a member of the university’s High Performance

Academy, which supports high-level sporting students tobalance their university studies with their sporting careers. “They support me heavily through strength and

conditioning support and physiotherapy. This has made methe athlete I am today. They look after my body every dayand care massively about my aspirations, which helps spurme on to achieve my goals.”

Support for sporting successMatt Watson, student, BA (Hons) Sports

Studies, High Performance Academy,

2013 England Athletics Team

WHY STUDY AT

SOLENT UNIVERSITY?

Before you arrive we will• offer open days that give you the opportunity to learnabout life as a student at Southampton Solent University

• publish accurate and relevant information about courses,conditions for admission, accommodation and fees

• review and consider all applications fairly and offerplaces to those who will best benefit from our courses.

On arrival we will• help you adjust to university life via the HelloUni website,providing information on your first week, student finance,safety and wellbeing, and going-out guides

• provide you with a student induction programme for yourcourse of study, along with a student handbook detailingmatters relevant to your studies and your faculty.

During your studies we will• offer you a programme of learning that providestransferable skills that will help your employability upon graduation

• provide well-informed staff with the skills to ensure thatyou meet the needs of employers and succeed in a fast-changing and competitive world

• provide a vibrant and collaborative work environmentthat will support your learning and self-development

• offer a programme of study that mixes appropriateteaching and learning methods

• deliver high-quality, professional and friendly supportthrough accessible information, advice and guidance

• provide opportunities for you to contribute to theevaluation of the quality and operation of your course

• provide access to equipment, facilities and settings to enable you to carry out your studies and research,including free access to the internet through ourdedicated learning centres

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• promote equality of treatment, regardless of gender,gender reassignment, race, age, disability, sexualorientation, religion or belief, therefore providing a safe,secure and healthy environment, free from harassment,bullying and discrimination

• provide a student support network including thefollowing services: pastoral care, careers and job advice,support for disabled students and those with learningdifficulties, advice on student policies, study assistance,funding advice, accommodation advice, counselling,faith/religious support and international advice.

“The course gave me skills sought after

by employers, and the work placement

opportunity was an added advantage

when applying for jobs. It definitely

prepared me for the workplace.”

Martyna, graduate, MA Public Relations

In my view

84% FOR LEARNING RESOURCESIN THE 2012 NATIONALSTUDENT SURVEY

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93% OFMA/MScGRADUATES IN EMPLOYMENTOR FURTHER STUDIES*2013 POSTGRADUATE DESTINATIONS SURVEY

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The Solent buzzStudent life is not just about study. The Solent campus is avibrant, lively place with activities and events all year round.

Coffee bars, music and funSolent has plenty of coffee bars and cafés on campuswhere you can relax and meet up with friends. There’salways something happening, such as the annual studentfashion show, regular community fairs or the SMILE livemusic festival. Our music production and performancestudents are at the heart of a thriving local music sceneand have great links with local venues.

Arts, film and celebritiesThe Solent Showcase Gallery puts on fascinating artsexhibitions, and there’s a high-tech 3D cinema showing the latest blockbusters. We get some fantastic guestspeakers and performers here at Solent too, from TVpresenter Zoë Ball and pop band Stooshe to comedianMarcus Brigstocke, Dragon’s Den guru Theo Paphitis andLeeds United FC manager Brian McDermott.

Sports and societies If you are into sports, we have excellent facilities, such asour multi-million-pound Test Park sports ground, severalgyms and our superb watersports centre. There are over 40

sports clubs and teams, many of them successful atinternational, national and local levels. The Students’ Unionalso has numerous clubs and societies, and offers support oneverything from money matters and staying safe to health.

Getting involved Build your CV, have fun and get to know your communityby volunteering. Many Solent students coach local sportsgroups, help with our award-winning Eco Ernie recyclingcampaign or volunteer for local events.

THE FULL

CAMPUSEXPERIENCE

“The best thing about the university

is that it is international and you get

to learn, meet and work with people from

different cultures.”

Sana, student,


In my view

2013UNIVERSITY NATIONALMATCH RACING CHAMPIONS

STUDENT YACHTING WORLD CUP

CHAMPIONS 2004 AND 2010

AND

WINNERS OF BUCS STUDENT YACHTING

NATIONALS NINE TIMES SINCE 2000

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CITY CENTRE

LIVING

The atmosphere is unbeatable and there’s a real sense ofcommunity. Our dedicated residence team is on hand 24hours a day, seven days a week.

Emily Davies student residenceThis residence is normally set aside for postgraduate andsecond- and third-year students. Thanks to its superbcentral location, Emily Davies is within easy reach of thetwo main shopping centres, several major supermarketsand the main rail and coach stations, and is just tenminutes’ walk from campus.

• Apartment configuration containing three or four study-bedrooms of varying size.• A choice of individual or shared study-bedrooms.• Individual toilet and shower facilities in each flat.• Kitchen in each flat equipped with storage area, fridge-freezer, electric hobs, conventional and microwave ovens,kettle and vacuum cleaner.• Vending machines for cold drinks and confectionery.• Combined laundry and common room, with Sky TV, DVDplayer, coin-operated washing machines, tumble dryersand facilities for ironing.• Bicycle storage points and parking for 26 cars.

Safe and secure University life provides the opportunity to be independent,but we believe that help should never be far away; adedicated residence team is on hand 24 hours a day, sevendays a week.

Each residence, study-bedroom and kitchen is alsodesigned to ensure that only residents can gain access. The residences meet the current fire safety regulations and the government-approved code of practice formanagement of student housing.

What arrangements are in place if I have a disability or a special need?We have made significant investments inaccommodation – including vibrating pillows, hoists andpurpose-built rooms with ground-floor access. We alsohave rooms with extra space for essential equipment, andwe can provide fridges in bedrooms for medical purposes.Further adaptations can be made following anoccupational therapist’s assessment.

Free parking is available for blue badge holders at theresidences and on campus.

AT SOLENT

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ContactFor more information, or to book a place in one of ourresidences, visit our website or contact theaccommodation office:Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3461Email: [email protected]

Renting privatelyLiving in the student residences isn’t your only option. The Southampton Accreditation Scheme for StudentHousing (SASSH) allows you to search for properties usinga wide range of criteria, view housing maps and leavemessages about looking for accommodation, spare roomsor potential new housemates.

To get started with SASSH, contact Solent’saccommodation office: Tel: +44 (0)23 8201 3461Email: [email protected]

“I like the multicultural experience; we had

ten different nationalities in our class. All of

the classes are really interactive, with a lot

of discussions between tutors and students.”

Lise, student,


In my view

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“I found Solent University a good place

to study. The people are friendly and the

city is good.”

Ibrahim, student,

International Foundation Year

In my view

We are located in the very heart of the cultural andcommercial capital of the south. It’s a great place to be,and here’s why…

A global villageSouthampton is a lively and cosmopolitan hub of culture,entertainment, nightlife and shopping. Just over an hourfrom London and a short distance from Bournemouth,Portsmouth and Winchester, it’s easy to travel to Europeand beyond, either by ferry or from the city’s airport.

Culture and entertainment Solent’s School of Art and Design complements the SolentShowcase Gallery, which is at the centre of Southampton’simpressive new cultural quarter. Just minutes from themain campus, the city has state-of-the-art auditoriums,studios, art galleries, restaurants, two major theatres andthree cinemas. There’s plenty going on all year round inthis lively area, including numerous concerts, festivals,workshops, shows and events.

Nightlife and restaurantsThe city has a great choice of restaurants. The Bedford Placearea, popular with students, is a buzz of activity and offers a wide selection of boutiques, pubs, bars and restaurants.

Fantastic shopsSouthampton has a great choice of shops. With the popularWestQuay and Marlands centres and other city outlets, it’sone of the top 20 best retail destinations in the UK.

Green space on the doorstepSouthampton’s many parks and 300-acre common make it one of the greenest cities in southern England. With city centre parks right on the doorstep, Solent studentshave plenty of opportunities to relax, revise in the summersun or have a kick-about with friends.

First port of callThe city has a strong maritime heritage. The Mayflower setsail from here for the new world in 1620. Medieval wallsnestle among modern developments to create a uniquewaterfront environment. Southampton’s port is renownedworldwide for its container ships and prestigious cruiseliners, while the city’s SeaCity Museum celebrates theimportance of the sea to Southampton’s past and present.

Economic hubThe city was the birthplace of the Spitfire and fibre optics,and continues to be at the forefront of commercialinnovation. Its diverse economy includes the head officesand regional centres for B&Q, Carnival, HSBC andOrdnance Survey. With more than 7,000 businessesoperating here, there are plenty of career opportunities for Solent students and graduates.

Safety firstSolent has dedicated support teams who work closely with students to ensure that their time here is as safe and enjoyable as it can be. Along with the council’s saferneighbourhoods team and Hampshire Police, communityspirit, volunteering and personal safety are encouraged.

Sporting chanceMad about sport? You can indulge your passion at a variety of spectacular sporting venues that play host to professional football, major sailing events, and countyand test match cricket. The Ageas Bowl is home toHampshire County Cricket Club, while the Premier League’sSouthampton FC plays at nearby St Mary's Stadium.

The big outdoorsWhen you want a change from city centre life, it’s only a short trip to the golden beaches of Bournemouth or themiles of stunning Hampshire coastline. The New Forest is close by and offers acres of open woodland to exploreon foot, bike or horseback.

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• In 2014 Southampton marks 50 years of city status;celebrations include a wide variety of sporting, culturaland faith-led events throughout the year, with activitiessuitable for all age groups and interests.

• The city centre occupies 350 hectares between theRivers Itchen and Test, with the major developmentquarter located on the west side of the centre.

• The city is one of the greenest in the country, with over21 hectares of parkland in five historic central parks.Just over 20 per cent of the city is covered by council-managed green space.

• The region boasts around 75,000 businesses in sectorsranging from marine and tourism to engineering andfinance, and is an area of major economic activity.

•With a turnover of £37 billion per year and employingmore than a quarter of a million people, the UK has thelargest marine sector in Europe. Nearly half that sectorlies within the south-east of England, with significantclusters around the Solent.

• The Port of Southampton is one of the country’s busiest andmost successful deep-water ports, with facilities to handlevirtually any type of cargo. Known as the ‘cruise capital of northern Europe’, Southampton is home to the UK fleetsof P&O Cruises and Cunard Line, and the cruise industry isworth more than £350 million a year to the local economy.

• Following on from the development of Southampton’snew cultural quarter in the city centre, due to becompleted by 2015, a new development, WatermarkWestQuay, will include flagship restaurants, a luxurycinema, shops and a landscaped plaza set against thecity's historic medieval walls.

•Only 75 miles and 75 minutes from London, Southamptonis highly accessible by train, bus, ferry, road and air.

•Over 15,000 rail passengers use Southampton CentralStation each day and the university is only a ten-minutewalk away.

• Southampton is a leader in sustainability, with an award-winning District Energy Scheme serving over 30 of thelargest energy users in the city centre and saving over11,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year.

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Being successful infashion is about determinationand trusting your instincts.Your time at university isprecious; you can experimentand be 100% original.

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TAUGHT COURSESArt, design and mediaMA Creative AdvertisingMA Creative Writing: Industry and PracticeMA Fashion Merchandise ManagementMA Fashion PhotographyMA Fashion StylingMA FilmMA Graphic DesignMA IllustrationMA MediaMA Media WritingMA Multimedia JournalismMA Music Festival IndustriesMA PhotographyMA Popular MusicMA Popular Music PerformanceMA Public RelationsMA SongwritingMA Special EffectsMA Sports BroadcastingMA TelevisionMA Writing Fashion and Culture

Business, law and financeMA Human Resource ManagementMA Marketing ManagementMA Personnel and DevelopmentLLM International Trade RegulationMaster of Business Administration MSc International Accounting and FinanceMSc International Business EconomicsMSc International Business ManagementMSc International FinanceMSc ManagementMSc Project Management*MSc Retail Management

Maritime and technologyMSc International Maritime Studies –Ship and Shipping Management

MSc International Maritime Studies –Shipping and Logistics

MSc Shipping Operations

Social sciencesMSc Criminology and Criminal JusticeMA Politics and International RelationsGraduate Diploma in Psychology

Sport MA Sport and DevelopmentMSc Athletic Development and Peak Performance

*For the latest information on these courses, please seeour website at: www.solent.ac.uk/courses

RESEARCH DEGREESWe have a wide range of research areas currently available.

See pages 112–115 for more information.

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Athletic Development and Peak PerformanceMSc

Taught in partnership with industry experts, this master’s degree provides the skills and experience

in athletic development/performance you need for a great sport science or coaching career.

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Course overviewThis high-level course prepares you forlife in the sport industry, deliveringhands-on professional skills and aninterdisciplinary approach to sportscience and coaching. You will exploretalent identification, long-term athlete

development, performance analysis,strength and conditioning, peakperformance, technical and tacticaldevelopment, marginal gains andinjury prevention and management.You will also undertake placements

within professional sport and exerciseorganisations, drawing on Solent’sdiverse partnerships to getprofessional experience alongsideleading experts. You will also haveaccess to our outstanding sport andexercise facilities, including a BASES-accredited physiology laboratory and fully equipped modernpsychology, biomechanics and healthand exercise labs.

Industry focusThis MSc has been designed inconjunction with industry experts,ensuring you receive the skills andtheory precisely tailored to industryrequirements. Our industry partnersare also integral in the provision ofplacement opportunities, giving you

the advantage of real-world experiencealongside potential employers duringyour master’s studies. The course also incorporates a series

of guest lecturers from the highestlevel of a variety of sports, to sharetheir advice, knowledge andexperience of the industry.

Course contentTechnical Development in Sport:On this unit you will critically analysecoaching methods and how skill isacquired, building your understandingand use of technology for developing,monitoring and testing athleticperformance.

Psycho-Social Development in Sport:The aim of this unit is to analyse thetheories underpinning talentidentification and long-term athletedevelopment, and to examine the psycho-social factors affectingperformance throughout an athlete’s career.

Physical Preparation in Sport andExercise: This unit examines thescience behind effective training,injury prevention and rehabilitation in a practical setting. You will focus on physical and mental loading, and on the key fitness components of strength, speed, endurance and flexibility.

Tactical Development in Sport: Thisunit focuses on performance analysistechniques, providing practicalopportunities to collect, assimilateand analyse tactical, technical andtime motion information, with theaim of improving performance.

An essential MSc that bridgesthe gap between academic knowledgeand hands on experience. This courseoffers a unique opportunity for thecommitted student to develop a broad set of skills with a course thathas had significant input from an arrayof practising professional sportscientists and sport coaches and onethat will take the student beyondacademic learning and prepare themfor what we want in industry as potential employers.

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Marginal Gains for PeakPerformance: This unit focuses on performance analysis techniques,providing practical opportunities to collect, assimilate and analysetactical, technical and time motioninformation, with the aim ofimproving performance.

Individual Project: The projectprovides an opportunity to undertakea sustained, intensive and independentinvestigation into a topic of yourchoosing, presenting your work in a peer-reviewed journal format.

AssessmentAssessment will be a range of writtencoursework, viva, presentations, reportsand practical tests.

Key career skillsPresentation, project- and timemanagement, leadership,communication, IT and numeracyskills are developed in both theclassroom and practical placementopportunities.

Projects/work experiencePrior to starting the course you will be expected to have a placementorganised that will last throughoutyour studies; this can be in more thanone organisation if required. Theplacement should be in a role relevantto the course, and might include (butnot limited to) coach, sport scientist,performance analyst, strength andconditioning coach, exercisephysiologist, biomechanist, laboratorytechnician, and so on. If you have been unable to organise

a placement, the course team willsupport you in finding a placement,potentially with university partners

Southampton FC or a range of othertop sports organisations, includingReed’s High Performance Academy,British Swimming, Hampshire Rugby,Crystal Palace FC, London Irish RFC,GB Wheelchair Rugby and more.

Why Solent is special• The course’s practical focuscombines hands-on experience with in-depth master’s level theory,and teaches you how to apply your learning in a professionalsporting environment.

• Builds on a successful and popularundergraduate programme (Solentsport science courses ranked first for 'personal development' of all UK universities, 2013 NationalStudent Survey).

• Access to leading sports sciencefacilities, including a BASES-accredited physiology lab.

• Extensive opportunities for real-world placement at all levels, from elite athletes to schools or rehabilitation patients.

Course length 1 year full-time 2 years part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orabove; acceptance is alsosubject to successful interview.

Career opportunities The skills you will develop on thiscourse open up a wide range ofcareer opportunities in sport andexercise science, across every sportimaginable. You could work withprofessional, elite or Olympicathletes, meeting the challenges ofensuring they maintain peakfitness in world-class competition,or work with hospitals and healthorganisations to develop trainingand recovery programmes forpatients suffering injury ordisability. You could work withschools and/or colleges,developing fitness programmesand encouraging the nextgeneration of athletes to excel.

Find out morewww.solent.ac.uk for detailedcourse informationEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)23 8201 3888

“As somebody who works everyday in the industry of professionalsport science support, the MSclooks set to become integral in bridging the gap betweenundergraduate degree and fulltime work in professional sport.With the focus being so applied in its approach, this MSc reallystands alone amongst the vastamount of sport science relatedpostgraduate degrees.”Ben Rosen, graduate, Head ofStrength and Conditioning,Southampton FC

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Creative AdvertisingMA

On this industry-focused course, you will devise campaigns for real products and graduate

with a portfolio of work that showcases your talents to prospective employers.

Course overviewThis challenging master’s course is idealif you are planning a career in thecreative side of the advertising industry.You will explore the theories behind

advertising and work on live agencybriefs across a wide range of media. Getting involved in real-world

projects, you will be constantlychallenged to push the boundaries of your creativity and find innovativesolutions to industry briefs.The course encourages cross-

discipline debate and you will studyalongside other students in the faculty,developing a broad appreciation ofmedia and culture.By the end of the course, you will

be equipped with a professionalportfolio to launch your career in thisdynamic industry.

Industry focusOur experienced teaching team hasstrong links with a number ofprofessional bodies, enabling you

to develop useful contacts in theadvertising world and to meet keyindustry figures. You will be encouraged to complete

work experience as part of the courseand we will support you in your questfor a placement at a top agency. Through our close links with

industry, you will get the chance forcreative critiques on your work fromleading creative directors. You will alsotake part in guest lectures, agencyvisits and careers events.

Course contentCreative Portfolio Building:You willwork on a variety of creative briefs on this unit, which is designed forpractising advertising creatives andstudents who wish to enhance theirportfolio. You can either workindividually or in pairs, simulating thetwo-person creative team favouredby many agencies. You will receivefeedback from regular group critiquesand one-to-one portfolio sessions.

Ideation:You will learn how to think‘outside the box’, and apply freshideas to real-world problems.Practical demonstrations, exercisesand task simulations enable you to explore the role of creative tools in generating advertising concepts and ideas. You will record and reflecton your ideas, observations andexperiences in a visual journal. You willalso take part in a group projectinvolving a multimedia advertisingcampaign for a client.

Cultural Influences on Writing and the Media: This unit introducesyou to late twentieth-century culturaltheory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examinethe relationship between societaldiscourses, cultural production andaudience, and analyse a wide range offictional, non-fictional andpromotional cultural texts. These willbe explored in the light of new mediacommunication technologies.

Professional Practice: This unit willhelp you to plan your long-termcareer. You will explore and criticallyanalyse the media, publishing andcreative industries in the UK andglobally. You will also research careeropportunities in your chosen industryand produce professionaldevelopment plans. You will completea four-week work placement orfreelance assignment.

Major Project: You will design,produce and present a demandingpiece of work in your chosen area of study. The format and structure will be agreed with your supervisor.

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You will be expected to synthesiseapproaches and methodologies, anddemonstrate initiative andindependent thinking.

AssessmentAssessment includes workshops, livebriefs and presentations, using industry-standard media production facilities.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range of skills,encompassing creative thinking,problem-solving, writing and artdirection, along with experience in presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experienceYou will be encouraged to completework experience as part of theProfessional Practice unit. This willprovide real-world experience ofworking in an agency environment,helping you to plan your future career.

Why Solent is special• Prospective employers will have the chance to view your work at the D&AD New Blood exhibitionand other industry eventsthroughout the year.

• Our talented teaching team hasstrong links with industry throughemployer liaison panels, industrybodies and businesses, helping youto make valuable contacts.

• You will work alongside photography,film, graphic design, visual arts andfashion students; this will help you to develop invaluable interdisciplinaryskills for your future career.

• You will be encouraged to joinSolent Creatives, with opportunitiesfor freelance assignments toenhance your portfolio.

Course length 1 year full-time; also availablepart-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a related discipline; we will assess your creative abilityas part of the selection process.

• If your first language is notEnglish, you must have an IELTSscore of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), orequivalent.

Career opportunities Career paths include:• copywriting• media buying• account management• art direction Following this course, you will bewell placed for a variety of careersin national or internationaladvertising agencies, or in-housefor clients or web/graphic design companies.


“I like the variety that the courseand university offers. Although I studied journalism undergrad andnow advertising postgrad, I havealways felt that the knowledgethat I have gained is applicable to a wide range of industries.”Marcus, student, MA Creative Advertising

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Creative Writing: Industry and PracticeMA

Taught by practising writers, you will advance and master your creative writing skills while

researching the industry and shaping your future career.

Course overviewYou will sharpen your creative writingskills and find out how the publishingindustry works in practice, learningabout the business from theperspective of agents, publishers,editors, book marketers anddistributors.Creative writing is a highly

competitive industry and you willhave many opportunities fornetworking during the course to enhance your career prospects.At the end of the course, you will

be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to pursue a career as a creative writer or work in otherpublishing-related roles. The course is supported by United AgentsLiterary Agency and also the NationalAssociation of Writers in Education.

Industry focusYou will be taught by high-profile,practising writers as well as guestspeakers from the writing industry.You will have the chance to securework experience in the creativewriting industries.

Course contentWriting the Novel:You will developyour writing skills and produce asubstantial part of your novel. Thisunit explores the relationshipbetween your writing and the literarycontexts/theoretical concerns for achosen genre. You will critically assessyour own and other students' workduring workshops. You will produceyour opening chapters and a synopsisby the end of this unit.

Cultural Influences on Writing andthe Media: This unit introduces youto late twentieth-century culturaltheory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-

colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examine therelationship between societaldiscourses, cultural production andaudiences through a wide range of fictional, non-fictional andpromotional cultural texts.

Writing for Performance:You willexplore the intricacies of creativelanguage through poetic and dramatictechniques. You will write in a varietyof poetic and dramatic forms,including haiku, sonnets, monologuesand dialogues, and perform this workin front of your peers and tutor.Through insightful lectures, you willplace your work in the wider schemeof literary history and contemporarycreative practice.

Professional Practice:You will exploreand critically analyse the media,publishing and creative industriesglobally. You will also research careeropportunities in your chosen industryand produce professional developmentplans. You will secure and complete a four-week work placement orfreelance assignment.

Major Project:You will design, produceand present a demanding piece of workin your chosen area of study. The formatwill depend on your discipline and willbe agreed with your supervisor.

AssessmentAssessment may include essays,proposals, portfolio work,presentations, exhibition reviews,professional articles, reflective reportsand your major project.


Key career skillsYou will develop a range of skills,encompassing creative thinking,writing and critical analysis, along with experience in presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experienceYou will secure a four-week workplacement or freelance assignment.

Why Solent is special• Expert tuition: Our course teamincludes professional writers andauthors who are highly experiencedin getting creative writing publishedand they will help you maximiseyour chances of success.

• Chance to develop your individualstyle: Your tutor will help you todevelop your writing style and findyour own ‘voice’ – a critical part of becoming a successful writer.

• Focus on writing as a profession:The course is designed to give youthe tools you need for a wide rangeof writing roles, from authoringcreative works to advertising or themedia. You will learn to write in a variety of modes and for differentaudiences, develop professional skillsin presentation and pitching,working to deadlines/targets andusing writing software, and buildyour knowledge of freelancing andthe publishing industry.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2.2 or abovein a related discipline; we will alsoassess your creative ability as partof the selection process.

• If your first language is notEnglish, you must have an IELTSscore of 6.5 (6.0 writing), orequivalent.

Career opportunities Following the course, you will beequipped for a career in thecreative writing field or in thebroader publishing industry.Career paths include:• editing• commissioning• sales and marketing• researching• independent e-publishing.


Luck is being in the rightplace at the right time.Southampton SolentUniversity is the rightplace, and now is the right time.

Julian Fellowes,Oscar-winning screenwriter,actor, director and producer,Honorary Doctor of Arts

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Criminology and Criminal JusticeMSc

Explore the evolution of criminology in the face of technological advances, globalisation

and other contemporary pressures, led by experienced tutors from across the justice sector.

Course overviewOn this interdisciplinary course, youwill gain an advanced understandingof key contemporary issues anddebates surrounding criminal justiceinstitutions, crime and punishment.You will consider the challenges

and lessons learnt from emergingtransnational and global perspectivesthat are gaining influence incriminology.Designed for graduates of criminology,

social sciences, law and other relevantdisciplines, this master’s qualificationwill open up a wide range of careeroptions in the criminal justice sector. It also provides excellent professionaldevelopment for those already workingin the field.

Industry focusWe welcome regular guest lecturerswho provide a detailed insight intoworking in the criminal justice sectorand prospective career opportunities. Recent speakers have included:• serving and former police detectivesin the Metropolitan and HampshirePolice

• serving chief officers fromHampshire and Dorset Police

• judges and magistrates • staff from the National CrimeAgency, the Association of ChiefPolice Officers, the NationalOffender Management Service andthe Crown Prosecution Service.

Course contentDuring the first and second terms, you will study core and option units. You will plan, research and write

your dissertation during the thirdterm and over the summer.

Contemporary and ComparativeCriminology: This unit focuses oncontemporary criminological debate.You will learn how to connectcriminological theory withcontemporary developments, such as globalisation, and examine thevarious issues in the internationalstudy of criminology.

Contemporary and ComparativeCriminal Justice:You will examinehow crime, criminal justice policy and practices have developed globallyand how this, and cross-jurisdictionalapproaches to crime, affect criminaljustice in England and Wales. You willalso explore major international shiftsin the justice process and the deliveryof punishment.

Project Design and ProfessionalDevelopment:You will develop yourknowledge of the theoretical andpractical issues involved in research. You will look at various perspectivesrelated to the fields of study and buildyour awareness of differentmethodologies.

Methods of Inquiry in the HumanSciences: This unit covers researchskills and methods in the humansciences. You will learn aboutquantitative and qualitativeinvestigative techniques and thebroader epistemological framework.There is a central focus on researchethics and the application of researchto policy and practice.

Master's Project/Dissertation:You will design, write and present a challenging 20,000-word project or dissertation in your chosen area.The theme will be agreed with yoursupervisor.

Two options (during the secondterm) from: Contemporary Penology:You willgain a critical understanding of theconsistencies, contradictions andconflicts in current penal policy. The unit also examines key discoursesand debates on diversity and divisioncentred on poverty, social exclusion,race, gender and age.

Comparative Legal Systems:You willgain a comprehensive understanding oflegal systems, focusing on criminal lawin the global context. The unit coversthe history and development ofcomparative law as well as emergingchallenges. You will look at the issues ofglobal diversity and examine in-depthsome of the major legal systems.

Comparative International Policing:This unit explores the internationalnature of policing. You will look at theglobalised character of crime, whichhas led to co-operation, investigationand prevention beyond localisedjurisdiction.


Studying criminology at themaster's level offers the studentthe opportunity to read beyondthe surface issues and gain a muchgreater understanding of thesubject matter. Most people'sperception of the criminal justicesystem is seen through the eyes of the media, but reading ingreater depth and with a widervision offers you new ideas.

Paul Sticklerex-Chief SuperintendentHampshire Constabulary

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Political Violence, Terrorism andSecurity:You will learn about thehistory and contemporary nature of terrorism. Using historical casestudies, you will consider the long-standing problem of definingterrorism. You will look at the rootcauses of terrorist conflicts, urbanterrorism in western Europe, the birthof global terrorism, Al-Qaeda and theglobal war on terror.

Researching Historic and ‘TrueCrime’: This unit examines thecultural significance of criminal casesthrough a critical analysis of historicand ‘true crime’ representations. Youwill learn how to research criminalcases and their representations, usingofficial and historical resources andpopular narratives.

Drugs, Crime and Justice:You willstudy issues relating to illegal drugs in the global and domestic context.This includes: the development ofdrug controls and drug policy; thelinks between production, trafficking,organised crime and terrorism; andthe nature and context of criminaljustice interventions.

AssessmentAssessment is through assignments(3,500 words each), individual/grouppresentations and a 20,000-worddissertation.

Key career skillsYou will gain a detailed understandingof criminological issues, which can beapplied to many different careers. You will also develop your research

and critical analysis skills and gainexperience in communication,teamwork and leadership.

Projects/work experiencePast students have completed a widerange of interesting and informativeplacements with:• the Association of Chief PoliceOfficers Criminal Records Office

• the criminal justice sector• witness and victim services• probation services• youth offending teams• voluntary positions in the criminaljustice field.

Why Solent is special• Our highly experienced tutors havevaried professional backgrounds inthe criminal justice sector; teachingstaff are internationally renownedfor their research.

• We have strong links with local,national and international criminaljustice agencies, with regular guestlecturers from industry.

• We organise study trips to relevantlocations to complement theoreticallearning.

• You will learn practical skills to enhance your employability.

• Teaching in small groups means thatyou will benefit from personalisedsupport and training.

• We offer flexible, part-time studyoptions.

Course length 1 year full-time2 years part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in an area related tocriminology, and/or an equivalentprofessional qualification.

• Other qualifications/experiencewill be considered if you can alsodemonstrate graduate-equivalentknowledge, abilities and skills.


Career opportunities With this internationally respectedqualification, you will be wellplaced to pursue a variety of careeropportunities. Past graduates havepursued careers in higher policemanagement, international lawenforcement, the NationalOffender Management Service,financial security and academia:Career paths include:• prison service• police• probation• courts• drugs services• security• public and private sector securityand investigation

• local government communitysafety.



Fashion Merchandise ManagementMA

Gain the specialised skills you need for a high-flying career in fashion merchandising, both

in the UK and internationally.

Course overviewWith intense competition in the retailsector, fashion merchandisers play a vital role in transforming ordinarystore environments into excitingshopping arenas.This innovative and challenging

course is designed for the futureleaders in fashion merchandisemanagement and the fashion industrymore broadly.You will learn about contemporary

visual merchandise practice and thewider requirements in this field. You will also look at how design

can contribute to business decision-making and influence strategicplanning and marketing.Working closely with industry

professionals, you will explorepioneering approaches to fashionmerchandise management. You willalso analyse new technologicalmethodologies, creative marketingconcepts, display/retail environmentsand business innovations.

Industry focusIndustry professionals share theirknowledge and experiences withstudents through guest presentations,lectures, one-to-one tutorials andportfolio-viewing workshops. Recent visiting lecturers have

included: Caryn Franklin, Perry Curties,Iain R Webb, Wayne Johns, BruceSmith, Ellen Rogers, Hannah Al-Shemmeri, Elaine Waldron, MariaBonet and Richard Billingham.We also work closely with industry

partners, including MRA and IBM, whoare involved in teaching on somespecialist units.

Course contentProfessional Contexts and Practice:This multidisciplinary unit explorescurrent debates, emerging areas ofresearch and professional practicewithin fashion. Guest lectures willhelp you develop your criticalawareness of the cultural andprofessional contexts associated with

your chosen fields, helping youimprove your employability andprepare for your future career.

Retail Space Analysis and Design:You will look at the importance ofvisual merchandising, in-storebranding and increased customerinvolvement with the productthrough the retail store. You will alsoconsider how display techniques canenhance sales opportunities and thecustomer experience.

Consumer Behaviour, Marketing,Innovation and Enterprise: This unitexplores the psychological andcultural factors that influenceconsumer shopping habits andbehaviours. We look at new ways ofshopping and improving competitionacross consumer markets in responseto global, technological and ethicaldevelopments and considerations.

Research Methods: This unit focuseson the principles of academic research,presenting the variety of researchmethods available for your chosenstudy path. You will develop confidencein independent research in preparationfor the final master’s project.

Buying and Merchandising:You willexplore the theory of fashion buyingand merchandising and its applicationto retailing procedures. You will build a detailed understanding of theresponsibilities involved in running a fashion business.

Major Project:You will create a design portfolio, enabling you toshowcase the knowledge and skillsdeveloped on the course andreflecting your career aspirations.


AssessmentAssessment is through projects,reports and a dissertation.

Key career skillsDuring the course you will developyour research, writing and critical-thinking skills, along with experiencein presentation, networking andteamwork.

Projects/work experienceWe can provide support and guidance to help you find relevantwork experience at a fashion ordesign company through our closelinks with industry. Former students have completed

placements in a wide range of areas,including:• trend reporting for WGSN• Mudpie design/trend consultancy• design at Jenny Packham• the marketing department atHarvey Nichols

• MRA Architecture and Interior Design• visual communication at CalvinKlein Jeans.

Why Solent is special• You will benefit from our close links to the UK and internationalfashion industry, including regularguest lectures, industry workshopsand external visits.

• Alongside highly experiencedteaching staff, our guest lecturersinclude high-profile, internationallyacclaimed designers, so you willlearn from people working at thevery top of their profession.

• We have first-class fashion anddesign studios and workshops,alongside the university’s excellentresearch facilities.

In my view“I would definitely recommend the MA Fashion MerchandiseManagement to anyone wishing to pursue a career in fashion,whether your undergraduatedegree specialised in fashion ornot. I came from a business studiesdegree background and aroundfour years’ marketing experience in other industries. I found theskills and knowledge I already hadhelped me to gain a deeperunderstanding of the course units.The units themselves cover a

variety of areas which helped me to gain an in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry andunderstand the wide variety of career choices available to me afterwards.The course also allowed me to

research a number of differentareas and retailers that I wasinterested in. This freedom helps to make the master’s so muchmore personal and interesting,which increased my level ofenthusiasm towards all myprojects. The teaching on the course is

excellent and a mix of academiclecturers and industryprofessionals are an added bonus.I have now entered a marketing-

based career in the fashionindustry and strongly feel that I am able to apply the knowledgeand skills achieved through this course.”Carly Millett, graduate,Trainee Marketing AccountManager, ICD

Course length1 year full-time; also available part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higherin a fashion or related discipline,such as art, business or marketing.

• Alternatively, you should haveindustry experience in one ormore areas of the fashionindustry, including retail,management, design or relatedareas.

• All applicants must have a goodunderstanding of fashion, fashionretail and/or related industries; aninterview is normally part of theselection process.


Career opportunities Following this course, you will bewell prepared for a career in fashionmerchandise management or thebroader fashion industry.Career paths include:• visual merchandiser• buyer/allocator• merchandising• creative marketing• consumer behaviour consultant• store planner/designer• retail management• visual merchandising• own business.



Fashion PhotographyMA

Build your creative and technical expertise and develop a unique personal style on this

professionally focused MA course.

Course overviewTaught by internationally renownedindustry professionals, this master’scourse will help you to create yourpersonal photographic style and builda successful career in this highlycompetitive industry.Blending theory and practice, you

will learn all the essential technicaland creative skills. You will find outabout the latest professionalphotographic techniques and discussthe importance of developing yourown vision.There are also opportunities to

explore the new medium of ‘fashionfilm’ which is gaining immensepopularity in magazines and thefashion industry.You will look at the history of film

and learn about storytelling, both infashion stills and film. Other elementscover composition, cinematography,editing and colour grading for film,and advanced Photoshop retouching.

Industry focusWe welcome regular guest lecturersfrom the worlds of fashion, film andphotography, so you will learn fromcurrent industry professionals workingat the cutting-edge of the profession.We have a partnership with the

internationally renowned agencyMagnum Photos, so you will haveaccess to an extensive online resourceand photographic library. We are also members of the Design

and Art Direction University Network,giving you the chance to take part in live industry briefs and the annualNew Blood exhibition in London. Our students run and exhibit their

work in the university’s SolentShowcase gallery and we also holdindustry events on campus.

Course contentProfessional Contexts and Practice:This multidisciplinary unit explorescurrent debates, emerging areas of research and professional practice

within fashion. You will build a criticalawareness of the cultural andprofessional contexts associated withyour chosen field to help prepare foryour future career.

Creative Practice Project 1:Editorial:You can approach thisproject as a stills or moving imagebrief, aimed at producing an individualand creative editorial fashion story. It will be supported by relevant ITclasses, seminars and lectures.

Creative Practice Project 2:Advertising:You can approach thisproject as a stills or moving imagebrief as above.

Research Methods: You will explorethe principles of academic researchand the variety of research methodsavailable. This unit will help you toselect appropriate methods for yourproject and develop your independentresearch skills.

Master’s Project: Negotiated withteaching staff, your project willculminate either in a dissertation or asignificant creative solution, resultingin a portfolio, book, magazine,exhibition or fashion film.

AssessmentAssessment is through portfolios,essays, films, proposals, presentations,exhibition reviews, research, a majorproject and a reflective report.

Key career skillsDuring the course you will developyour research, writing and criticalthinking skills, along with experiencein presentation, networking andteamwork. You will also develop your


proficiency in specialist software, such as Photoshop, Capture One and Final Cut Pro.

Projects/work experienceWe will support and encourage you tofind relevant work experience throughour industry links and other contacts.

Why Solent is special• There is a focus on developingprofessional skills and industryknowledge throughout the course,so you will be well equipped for arewarding career as a photographer.

• You will be taught by highlyexperienced working professionals,as well as internationally acclaimedguest lecturers.

• We will provide support to help yousecure exciting placementopportunities through our industrylinks and contacts.

• You will have the chance to takepart in a variety of live briefs,industry events and exhibitions.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higherand/or significant industryexperience combined with otherformal qualifications.

• An interview (and portfoliopresentation) is required.


Career opportunities Following this course, you will bewell prepared for a career in thefashion industry as a professionalphotographer or videographer.Career paths include:• photographer• film-maker• editor• retoucher• photo editor• art direction• stills or film shoot production.



Fashion StylingMA

On this practical course you will develop the creative vision, technical knowledge and visual

skills required for a high-flying career in the fashion and creative industries.

Course overviewYou will develop a culturalunderstanding of fashion styling, andlearn how to manage creative solutionsfrom concept to final realisation. This course is industry-focused, with

an emphasis on exploring techniquesused in high-level creativeenvironments, such as magazines, themedia, event production, e-commerceand PR. You will learn how to overseeand manage collaborations with a wide range of fellow professionalsinvolved in the creative process. In an age of interactive,

multidisciplinary media, you willmove beyond 2D image-making andexplore the use of films, music videos,live events, catwalk shows, social andviral media in fashion.Following the course, you will be

equipped with cutting-edge creativeskills and techniques that are highlysought after in the industry.

Industry focusThe course is focused on developingwork-based skills and enhancing youremployability. During your studies, youwill have opportunities to gain practicalexperience and make professionalcontacts within the industry.

Course contentProfessional Contexts and Practice:This multidisciplinary unit explorescurrent debates, emerging areas ofresearch and professional practicewithin fashion. Diverse guest lecturersprovide critical insights into thecultural and professional contextsassociated with your chosen field. You will develop all the essential skillsto prepare your future career plan.

Concept Development:You willdevelop conceptual skills tocommunicate with a broad consumeraudience using visual media. You willwork on set briefs, creating powerful,visually stimulating and meaningful

images that draw on a wide range of social, cultural, political andeconomic references.

Creative Direction: On this unit, youwill enhance your understanding of how each element in the creationof fashion imagery fits together topresent visually stunning andcommercially successful outputs.

Research Methods:You will explorethe principles of academic researchand the variety of research methodsavailable. This unit will help you toselect appropriate methods and gainconfidence in independent research in preparation for your project.

Major Project: This project willculminate in a dissertation or asignificant creative solution, resultingin a portfolio, book, magazine, film,editorial spread or website. This willprepare you to launch your career in your chosen industry.

AssessmentAssessment includes portfolio work,essays, films, proposals, presentations,exhibition reviews, research work, areflective report and the final project.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range of skills,encompassing creative thinking,critical analysis, research and writing,along with experience in usingspecialist software, presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experienceYou will be encouraged to gainrelevant work experience during the course. We will provide supportand guidance to help you find a


placement at a fashion house, PR/ad agency, TV or film productioncompany, image consultancy or photographic studio.

Why Solent is special• Our tutors have an impressive trackrecord in research and the fashionstyling/image industry, so you willlearn from people working at thecutting-edge of their respectivefields.

• Industry professionals support thecourse through presentations,lectures, one-to-one tutorials andworkshops; recent speakers haveincluded Caryn Franklin, Iain R Webband Alexis Knox.

• Our specialist facilities include:studios; a dedicated digital suite;medium, large and digital formatcameras; and location lighting.

• The course focuses on professionalpractice, helping you to gainpractical experience and career-based skills from the outset.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher and/or significant industryexperience in combination withother formal qualifications.

• An interview is part of theselection process and you willneed to bring along a portfolio of your work.


Career opportunities Following the course, you will beprepared for a career in the fashionindustry in areas such as styling,creative/art direction, editing, eventproduction and digital creation.Career paths include:• stylist• creative director• art director• editor• event production• editorial director• digital creative• e-commerce editor • commissioning editor.


Concentrate on your ownheart. If you're successfulat being yourself, you'll besuccessful in life.

Alex Box,Creative Director atIllamasqua and HonoraryDoctor of Design

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FilmMA

This flexible course enables you to gain practical experience of film-making and tailor your

studies to your career aspirations.

Course overviewOn this course, you can choose either aproduction- or theory-based pathway.On the production side, you will

learn about current practices in thefilm industry, with a focus onindependent film-making. You willhave the opportunity for creativeexperimentation from the outset,using industry-standard facilities and equipment.The theoretical units focus on new

fields of study, but you will also havethe chance to specialise in yourchosen field.Working with experienced film

researchers and historians, you willlearn about new research ideas andfind out about film theory and history.Throughout the course, you will

foster your own personal style,writing and film-making techniques,and explore new creative ideas. Therewill also be opportunities tocollaborate with music and mediapostgraduate students.

Industry focusWe have well-established industrylinks with ITV, the BBC, Talent TV,Glastonbury and Creamfields. Past students have worked on

projects for B&Q, Fat Face, Ikea,Glastonbury, Cowes Week and Camp Bestival. We welcome regular guest lecturers

from industry. Previous speakers haveincluded:• directors Michael Apted, Ken Russelland Alan Parker

• producers Claire Lewis (7 Up) andNik Powell (The Crying Game)

• cinematographer Brian Tufano(Trainspotting)

• editors Alex Mackie (CSI andDownton Abbey) and David Gamble(Shakespeare in Love)

• television and radio presenter Zoë Ball.We host key events for Southampton

Film Week, which gives students thechance to meet and network withindustry professionals.

Course contentProfessional Development andResearch Skills:On this unit, you will enhance your research skills inpreparation for the major project. You will focus on research methodsand techniques that are used in themedia industries and develop career-based skills.

Master’s Project:You will design,produce and present a demandingpiece of work in your chosen area of study. This project will demonstrateto employers that you have relevantpractical skills in film-making or research.

Production pathwayFinding Fiction:You will develop yourown personal signature in film-making.An understanding of mise-en-scène is central to this unit. You will beencouraged to experiment and developyour own style of cinematography,directing and editing to progress as an independent film-maker.

The Politics of Non-Fiction Film:This unit helps you to find your ownunique voice in documentary film-making. You will learn how tounderstand the politicised messageinherent in subjective documentariesby film-makers such as Errol Morris,Nick Broomfield and the MayslesBrothers, and to evaluate your ownpoint of view as a film-maker.

Theory pathwayContemporary Film and Culture:You will gain an advancedunderstanding of film theory. You willexamine films within their historical,theoretical and cultural frameworksand explore their representation



of the late twentieth and earlytwenty-first centuries, particularly the post-9/11 environment. You willlearn how to analyse films and criticalwriting, and apply traditional and new methodological approaches to contemporary film.

Sexualities on Screen:You will studysex and sexualities on screen,examining established and emergingtheoretical approaches to the topic.This cutting-edge unit providesstudents with the opportunity to engage with challenging andcontroversial subject matter.

Option unitsAll students take one option unit fromour MA Media courses. These varyeach year and previous options haveincluded: • Contemporary British Film andTelevision

• Digital and Multi-PlatformStorytelling

• Digital Studio• Documentary History, Form and Practice

• Experimental Film History, Form and Practice

• Global Popular Music• Popular Music and Performance• Producing Television• Script to Screen.

AssessmentEssays, practical production projects, group and individualresearch, seminar presentations,pitches and portfolio work.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassingresearch, writing, creative thinking andproblem-solving, along with experiencein presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experienceYou will have the opportunity to gainwork experience through our twoproduction houses: Solent Productionsand Solent Creatives. This could involve writing,

researching and producing work, as well as practical film production in the studio and on location.

Why Solent is special• Our highly experienced staff haveworked in all areas of the filmindustry, so you will benefit fromtheir wide-ranging knowledge andindustry experience.

• You will gain practical experience in our production houses, as well as taking part in film events andstudy trips.

• You will hear from high-profile guestspeakers from the film industry whowill inspire and inform your work.

• You can choose your own pathwayto the final project, either a film or a dissertation, or you can combinetheory and production.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2.2 orabove in a relevant discipline.

• A portfolio (demonstratingrelevant skills) may be requiredfor the production pathway.


Career opportunities Our graduates pursue a wide rangeof careers in areas such as filmproduction, publishing, journalism,marketing and teaching.



Graphic DesignMA

Review the fundamental principles of visual communication practice and theory on this

advanced master’s degree, and learn to combine and experiment with a variety of techniques.

Course overviewThis exciting master’s degree deliversthe high-level design skills and graspof visual communications theory youwill need for a great career in a widerange of fields, encompassing artdirection, animation, brand identity,information design, publishing,typography and web design. You will review and revisit the

fundamental principles of visualcommunication, and build a networkof contacts with the wider industrythrough Solent’s extensiveprofessional contacts. You will study the latest innovations

in visual design and examine the waytechnological and cultural changeshave fed into the latest thinking. Withaccess to excellent graphic designfacilities and an expanding researchbase, you will also have theopportunity to make an innovativecontribution to the field of graphicdesign through researching andcarrying out a major design project.

Industry focusThe course develops skillsetsappropriate to the discipline throughengagement with the wider profession,community and industry.You will have the opportunity to

enter major industry awards schemes,including those from D&AD and theRoyal Society of the Arts. These work-orientated assignments will be offeredalongside appropriate ‘live’ projectsfrom local and national organisations. Opportunities to visit museums,

galleries and design studios, bothnationally and internationally, areincorporated into course delivery.

Course contentVisual Communication Practice: Inthis unit you will explore the breadthof visual communication practice andreview a variety of professional rolesand specialisms, such as editorialdesign, interactive multimedia,information design, image creation,book design and typographic design.

You will enhance your existingdigital design skills by experimentingwith a variety of print-making andphotographic skillsets, includingletterpress, screen-printing, etchingand relief printing, as well as wetdarkroom and photo studio practice.You will develop useful concepts

and working methods that can beexpanded in the following ProjectDevelopment unit, and produce a proposal outlining your areas of research interest.

Project Development: This unitenables you to further focus yourresearch within the discipline andbuild on your previous studies,evaluating and refining your skills and developing the appropriategraphic design language to apply to your research findings. You will demonstrate your

understanding of the professionalcontext surrounding your chosenfield, and articulate your individualgraphic language through a significantbody of work that will form a designdevelopment book (or digitalequivalent).

Research Methods: As preparation for your critical research paper, on thisunit you will undertake a number of tasks related to your discipline.These include a précis of an article, a critical commentary of two bookreviews, your own book review and a proposal for your critical researchpaper with an annotated bibliography.

Critical Research Paper:You willundertake an individually researchedseminar presentation, supported by a critical research paper whichdemonstrates an in-depth,



comprehensive and detailedknowledge of your chosen area. You will identify a question, debate

or hypothesis arising from yourchosen field of enquiry, criticallyreview the evidence, debate therelevant issues, present originalconcepts arising from research andprovide supporting conclusions.

Master’s Project:On this finalproject you will bring all your skillstogether to design, execute andpresent an individually demandingpiece of work that demonstrates deepsystematic understanding of yourparticular discipline.You will put together a proposal and

discuss its practicality and relevancewith your project supervisor, carry outthe relevant research, and demonstrateinitiative, innovation and autonomy as you complete your project.

AssessmentTutor feedback provides guidance to students on future development,while self- and peer-evaluation arealso important aspects of formativeassessment. Written and oral feedbackon assessed work is a significantfeature of students’ personaldevelopment.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range of skillsincluding decision-making underpressure, visual, written and verbalcommunication skills, critical thinking;and presentation to specialist andnon-specialist audiences.

Projects/work experienceYou will be able to engage directlywith employers by organising yourown work placement or work-basedproject, supported and encouraged by the course team as required.

Why Solent is special• Excellent graphic design facilities.• Strong alumni employment record.• Taught by a team of professionaldesigners with strong ties to industry.

• Access to a vibrant research culture,including a variety of researchclusters within the school of art and design.

• Postgraduate platform for publishingvisual communication research.

• Interdisciplinary approach, bringingyou together with postgraduatestudents from other design andartistic areas.

• High level of success in recognisednational design competitions.


Entry level • A good undergraduate degree(2:2) in a creative arts discipline.

• Applicants not meeting theserequirements will be consideredon a case-by-case basis, if youhave other relevant evidence to support your application; a portfolio presentation will be required.


Career opportunities This master’s degree delivers theskills you will need for a widerange of visual design fields,including animation, art direction,web design, publishing, brandingand typography.Career paths include:• design consultancy• publishing industry• advertising – agency side• multidisciplinary design• web design• television• film and multimedia• freelance practice.



Human Resource ManagementMA

Broaden your career prospects and gain membership of the Chartered Institute

of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with this master’s course.

Course overviewIn today's complex workingenvironment, HR managers andprofessionals must tackle a whole hostof employment issues.On this CIPD-accredited course, you

will gain the practical experience andtheoretical knowledge to meet thesechallenges and advance your career.Specifically, you will: • develop your professional skills in people management anddevelopment

• study core professional subject areasin depth

• study in an intellectually challengingand flexible learning environment. You will develop your skills in

independent learning, criticalevaluation and debate, and explore a subject in depth through thedissertation. If you wish to gain CIPD membership,

you must complete a managementresearch report – facilitated by a workplacement or live brief (involving a realindustry project).

Industry focusIndustry professionals helped to designthe course and several organisationssupport and mentor the workplacement and live brief. Our studentstherefore develop broad work-basedknowledge and experience, giving themclear advantages in the workplace. The Solent Human Resource

Network for professional HRMpractitioners is run by the courseleader. The group, which meetsquarterly, welcomes many guestspeakers from industry. You will beinvited to these events, which provideexcellent professional developmentand networking opportunities.

Course contentCore unitsLearning and Development:You willexplore how people development can contribute to the enhancedperformance of individuals, teams andorganisations. The unit looks at thestrategic and operational integrationof development into the organisation,focusing on the wider nationalcontext and the notion of talent.

Human Resource Management in Context: This unit helps you to broaden your understanding of the internal and external factorsthat affect organisations, includingthe constantly evolving managerialand business context in whichmanagers, HR professionals andemployees interact.

Leading, Managing and DevelopingPeople:You will critically assess howpeople are managed and developed in contemporary organisations. You willalso study major research evidence oneffective approaches to HR, andlearning and development practice.

Professional Development 1 –Developing Skills for BusinessLeadership:You will develop astronger awareness of your ownstrengths and weaknesses as amanager and colleague. The unitfocuses on developing and improvingkey skills for successful managementpractice and effective leadership. This includes thinking and decision-making skills, managing financialinformation and budgets, teamworkand interpersonal skills, anddeveloping personal effectiveness andcredibility at work.

Resourcing and Talent Management:This unit looks at the role of resourcingand talent management in supportingstrategic objectives in national andinternational contexts. You will alsoexamine the various approaches toresourcing in organisations throughrecruitment, selection, employeeretention and dismissal processes.

Managing Employment Relations:This unit gives human resourcemanagement (HRM) professionals an understanding of employmentrelations, both nationally andinternationally, from theoretical andbehavioural competency perspectives.

Leadership and ManagementDevelopment (possible option):The focus of this unit is thedevelopment of leadership andmanagement, and their role in facilitating change and growth in individuals, teams and organisations.

Professional Development 2 –Investigating a Business Issue:Through a work placement, you willhave the opportunity to diagnose andinvestigate a live, complex businessissue from an HR perspective. You willcollect and analyse data, derivesupportable conclusions and makepractical and actionablerecommendations for change orenhancements to current practice.

Option units, for example:Leadership and ManagementDevelopment: This unit focuses on the development of leadership and management, and their role in facilitating change and growth inindividuals, teams and organisations.


Employment Law:You will learn thekey principles that underpin UK (orIrish) and EU employment law. Youwill explore their purpose, the majordefences that employers are able to deploy when defending cases, and the potential organisational costsand risks associated with losing them. You will focus on situations that occurrelatively regularly in the workplace,rather than more obscure legalscenarios or the advanced study of legislation/case law.

Understanding and ImplementingCoaching and Mentoring:You willcritically analyse how the use ofcoaching and mentoring can facilitateenhanced performance for individualswithin organisations.

Applications for exemptions from anycourse unit, except the dissertation,will be considered. No more than 60credits can be exempted.

AssessmentAssessment methods vary across unitsand include written assignments, skillsand exams.

Key career skillsYou will gain a range of skillsencompassing communication,presentation, research and analysis,teamwork (particularly cross-cultural),training, networking, coaching and mentoring.

Projects/work experienceYou will have the opportunity to undertake a six-week workplacement. During this placement,you will work on live projects forcompanies and produce a researchproject for your CIPD accreditation.

Past students have completedplacements and projects with theMaritime and Coastguard Agency, the NHS, Sainsbury’s, the Universityof Winchester and many otherorganisations.

Why Solent is special• You will gain a master’s qualificationand membership of the CIPD; thisnew associate-level membership is highly regarded by employers.

• You will have the opportunity to undertake a six-week workplacement.

• You will benefit from challengingacademic study, work experience andprofessional accreditation, which willsignificantly enhance your careerprospects in the HR field.

Course length 1 year full-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher; equivalentqualifications/professionalmanagement experience will beconsidered.

• Previous work experience is notrequired if you meet the entryrequirements; students areselected on the basis of theiroutlook, potential and willingnessto contribute to the course.

• If your first language is notEnglish, an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0writing), or equivalent, is required.

Career opportunities Our graduates are well placed forgeneral roles in HRM/personnel, or specialist positions in HRdevelopment, managing diversity,people resourcing, and learning and development.


“I love the internationalenvironment at Solent University,the very supportive lecturers andthe great future perspective thecourse has given me. I also likethe great emphasis placed ongroup work.”Katherina, student, MA HumanResource Management.

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IllustrationMA

With an emphasis on research and experimentation, this MA will develop your passion for

illustration, your creativity, your artistic expertise and your understanding of industry practice.

Course overviewIntegrating theory and practice, thisMA will equip you with theentrepreneurial and commercial skillsthat will allow you to reach your fullpotential. You will also develop thepractical and intellectual skills requiredto thrive as a practising artist. You will engage with a diverse range

of creative ideas and possibilities, fromtraditional illustration techniques,including drawing and print-making, to digital and lens-based activities.Designed for students who want toexplore the art of illustration and visualcommunication, this MA will inspireyou to create innovative solutions to demanding industry briefs. You will benefit from the expertise

of our BAFTA and Association ofIllustrators award-winning tutors, who provide a stimulating andinterdisciplinary postgraduate culture. With its emphasis on professional

practice, the course will support thedevelopment of your personal

technique and style, whilstunderpinning your creativity with a strong awareness of industrytechniques.

Industry focusYou will work closely with highlyqualified tutors – all practisingillustrators and designers – who willsupport your specific research interests.Our staff have strong professional

profiles in the industry, attractingother high-profile practitioners andacademics to support the course. You will work on live briefs andcommissions set by our industrypartners, reflecting industry-specifictime frames. These will enable you to produce a professional portfolio of work to be shown to prospectiveclients, and to develop a digitalpresence so that your work can be viewed online.

Course contentEach unit will develop your key skillsand prepare you for the final majorproject, which offers the opportunity to explore an area of personal interestand to produce a body of original work.

Research Methods: As preparationfor research, this unit will require you to undertake a number of tasksrelated to your discipline. Theseinclude a précis of an article, a criticalcommentary of two book reviews,your own book review and a proposalfor your dissertation/critical researchpaper with an annotated bibliography.

Navigation and Exploration:This unitwill allow you to work withinconventional industry-relateddefinitions such as sequential narrative,editorial, reportage and fiction/non-fiction book illustration. You will berequired to produce a proposal ofstudy based on an open-ended projectbrief supplied by the course.

Discovery and Consolidation:After examining and questioning the traditional roles of the illustrator in the previous Navigation andExploration module, this unit willdeepen your knowledge by looking at the expanding role of the illustratoras a maker, producer, exhibitor,entrepreneur and ‘industry of one’.

Critical Research Paper:You willundertake an individual seminarpresentation, supported by a criticalresearch paper, which willdemonstrate an in-depth andcomprehensive knowledge of yourchosen area. Identifying a question,debate or hypothesis in your field ofenquiry, you will review the evidence,



Entry level • A good undergraduate degree(2:2) in a creative arts discipline.

• If you have obtained below thislevel, you will be considered ifyou have other relevant evidenceto support your application; aportfolio presentation will berequired – this is an opportunityfor you to demonstrate yourcommitment and self-motivation, and to discussaspects of the course.

• If your first language is notEnglish, you must have an IELTSscore of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Many graduates progress tofreelance work in the followingareas: editorial illustration,children’s picture books, reportageillustration, sequential narrative(such as graphic novels, comics,storyboards for film), pictureediting and art editorial.


explore relevant issues, presentoriginal concepts and providesupporting conclusions.

Final Major Project:You will completean individually demanding piece ofwork that deploys a systematic and in-depth understanding of the skillsand debates relevant to your particulardiscipline. You will discuss yourproposal with your supervisor toensure that your project is viable.

AssessmentYou will be assessed via a wide varietyof methods, including studio projects,workshop and media outcomes, groupand individual case studies, andwritten assignments.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range of skillsincluding creative thinking, writing,presentation, project management,working to deadlines and problem-solving.

Projects/work experienceWe can assist students into workplacements, including with publisherssuch as Walker Books. But this ischiefly up to the individual, as part of the potential freelance experience.

Why Solent is special• A work-based learning ethos:Solent's in-house publishing press,the Unsinkable Press, brings togetherindustry-standard digital andtraditional printing resource areasand provides a platform for studentsto produce books, portfolios andeditions of prints.

• Guest lecturers: High-profileillustrators, designers and publishersvisit to lecture, take workshops and

offer feedback on your work andemployment opportunities; recentspeakers include Brian Grimwood(director of CIA Illustration Agency),Darrel Rees (director of HeartIllustration Agency) and DeirdreMcDermott (Walker Books);illustrator John Norris Wood,renowned for his natural historychildren’s books, has been appointedHonorary Professor of Illustration.

• Award-winning students:We haveproduced many award-winningstudents and graduates, includingwinners of the prestigious YellowPencil Award from D&AD and the Association of Illustrators Critics Award.

• Field trips:You may have theopportunity to participate in nationaland international study trips;previous destinations have includedLondon, Oxford, Brighton, Florence,Prague, Paris and Amsterdam.


International Accounting and FinanceMSc

This globally focused master’s degree combines academic theory with hands-on professional

experience, delivering an exceptional understanding of accounting’s impact on business performance.

Course overviewThe MSc International Accountingand Finance provides an opportunityfor students who wish to pursue a career in accountancy or corporatefinance.The course will combine academic

theory and practical application to enable you to develop anunderstanding of the importance andinternational impact of accountinginformation on business performance,stock markets and corporate finance.It is also designed to maximiseopportunities to go on to gainprofessional qualifications inaccounting and finance.You will study financial and

management accounting andcorporate finance, with an emphasison their contribution to the strategicdevelopment of organisations andapplication to real-world examplesand case studies. You will also covercontemporary global issues inaccountancy and finance. The final

project will give you an opportunityto carry out more in-depth study in an area of your choice and developimportant skills to enhanceemployability.

Industry focusAll members of the course team haveprofessional qualifications (charteredaccountant, chartered managementaccountant or chartered certifiedaccountant) and connections with thevarious professional bodies of whichthey are members.The course team runs two

employability weeks for studentsinterested in careers in accountingand finance, with visiting speakersfrom a wide range of organisations.Students will be encouraged to enter

various business competitions andchallenges, and attend industry events.

Course content• Risk, Governance and Ethics• Financial Strategy• Financial Aspects of Decisions(Strategic Management Accounting)

• Academic Skills for Accounting,Finance and Economics

• Corporate Financial Reporting• Strategy and Performance• Audit and Assurance• Project.

Plus one of the following options:• Taxation• Finance in Context• Current Issues in InternationalAccounting and Finance

• Financial Risk Management.

Our team of lecturers fuseacademic theory and practicalapplication, providing you with a fantastic student experience. That’s why our currentundergraduate courses achieved93% overall satisfaction score in the2013 National Student Survey.

Stuart Wrighton, Principal Lecturer

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Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 in arelated subject – accountancyor business (with substantialaccounting and finance unitsstudied).

• Requirements for applicantswho do not have English as theirfirst language: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 inwriting), or equivalent.

Career opportunities The MSc International Accountingand Finance will provide afoundation for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancyor corporate finance. It has beenspecifically designed to be astepping stone to professionalqualifications in accounting.Career paths include:• auditing• financial accounting • management accounting • financial management • tax• corporate finance• consultancy.

Find out morewww.solent.ac.uk for detailedcourse informationEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)23 8201 3888Blog: southamptonsolentbusinessschool.blogspot.co.uk

AssessmentThe course is assessed throughindividual coursework, with a variety ofportfolios, written work, presentations,exams and the final project.

Key career skillsIn-class activities and assessments,and in particular the contemporary,real-world project, will help you todevelop business awareness and skillsin critical thinking, problem-solving,teamwork and communication.

Why Solent is specialSouthampton Solent University is committed to giving you the bestpossible educational experienceduring your time as a student here,and maximising your opportunitiesfor a challenging future career.

• Focus on employability: As well as incorporating the professionalbody syllabus into your studies, the course also provides a foundationfor further study for professionalaccounting qualifications.

• Emphasis on practical experience:This course has a focus on puttingyour studies into the context of international business,understanding the contribution of accounting and finance to themodern business world. You will be learning both through

taught sessions and independentstudy, with Solent’s virtual learningenvironment providing case studies,resources, online support from thecourse team and instant interactionwith peers and tutors. You will haveaccess to a personal supervisor foryour final project, and a chance to work on a contemporary issuefrom the real-life business world.

• Experienced teaching team: Youwill be taught by lecturers with bothprofessional qualifications andindustry experience, in addition to academic and teachingqualifications, which enables themto effectively fuse academic theorywith practical application to enrichthe student experience and give youan excellent understanding of therelevance of your studies to the ‘real world’. The accountancy, finance and

economics subject group hassignificant experience of deliveringpostgraduate, professionalaccountancy and finance units on courses such as the MBA and the ACCA. The tutors are friendly,

approachable and accessible, and have professional qualificationsand industry experience in additionto their academic and teachingqualifications.


International Business EconomicsMSc

This exciting course delivers high-level knowledge with an international focus, covering

finance, strategy and contemporary issues in economics and business.

Course overviewSolent’s MSc International BusinessEconomics course combines business,finance and economics to provide in-depth understanding of howcompanies compete and do businessat an international level. Studying a combination of

international business and economicsunits on the MSc, you will enhanceyour existing understanding of businessand economics and firmly root thatinsight within the global context. Covering a broad range of topics,

from economics, finance and strategyto contemporary issues, the course willhelp you to appreciate and understandthe underlying economic principlesthat inform business decision-making.You will examine case studies andmodern challenges, and learn howunderstanding international practiceshelps businesses do business within a global context.

Industry focusThe course team takes part in twoemployability weeks, with visitingspeakers from a wide range oforganisations.Students will be encouraged to enter

various business competitions andchallenges, and attend industry events.

Course contentThe MSc will cover the following units:Period 1• International (Micro) Business• Financial Strategy• Global Financial Markets• Academic Skills for Economics.Period 2• International (Macro) Business• Contemporary Economic Issues• Strategy and Performance• Quantitative Methods.Period 3• Project.

AssessmentThe course is assessed throughindividual coursework comprising ofportfolios, written work, presentations,exams and the final project.


Why Solent is specialSouthampton Solent University is committed to giving you the bestpossible educational experienceduring your time as a student here,and maximising your opportunitiesfor a challenging future career.

This course gives you not onlyeconomic theory, but also theopportunity to put it into contextusing current and contemporaryissues. Our team have extensiveprofessional qualifications andindustry experience, enriching your experience while you study at Solent.


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“I like the real-world experience the course provided, giving me theopportunity to work for businessesvia live brief assignments andconsultancy projects.”Sophie Delaporte, MA graduate.

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Entry level • An honours degree withminimum 2:2 or above ineconomics or related subjects,or in business or managementwith substantial economics-related units.

• Non-native speakers of Englishneed to produce an IELTS overallscore of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities The course provides the high-levelskills and understanding you willneed to pursue a career in businessanalysis, economics or policydevelopment.


• Emphasis on practical experience:This course is designed to equip you with an understanding of thecontribution of economic principlesto business in an internationalcontext, examining case studies andcontemporary real-world issuesaffecting the industry. You willcomplement your theoreticallearning by studying practicalapplications, enriching your studiesand improving your employabilityprospects.

• Experienced teaching team: Youwill be taught by lecturers with bothprofessional qualifications andindustry experience, in addition to academic and teachingqualifications, which enables themto effectively fuse academic theorywith practical application to enrichthe student experience and give youan excellent understanding of therelevance of your studies to the ‘realworld’. The accountancy, finance and economics subject group hassignificant experience of deliveringpostgraduate, professionalaccountancy and finance units on courses such as the MBA and theACCA. The tutors are friendly,approachable and accessible, andhave professional qualifications and industry experience in addition to their academic and teachingqualifications.


International Business ManagementMSc

This course enables you to advance your management skills and achieve career success in the

international marketplace.

Course overviewOn this course, you will gain all theacademic and professional skillsrequired for a successful career in international business.The course has a thematic approach

to reflect the real-world practice ofmanagement. Using models and casestudies, you will learn how to applydecision-making in real-life scenarios.If in employment you will develop

your skills and experience throughwork-based learning, while allstudents will be able to benefit fromour links with industry, including a work placement opportunity.As well as offering flexible study

options, the course is recognised bythe Chartered Management Institute(CMI) and you can gain studentmembership during your studies.

Industry focusWhere appropriate, you will haveopportunities to apply course learningto your own, or other, organisations.

This could involve case studies andlive briefs (working on a real projectwith an industry client).

Course contentThe course covers three main themesacross seven core units.

Personal Management Development• Continuing Professional andPersonal Development: This unitwill support you in articulating yourindividual CPD.

• Business Skills for Leadership:A unit to provide skills leadershipsupport for the contemporaryorganisation.

Applied ContemporaryInternational Management Theory• International Management inContext: This unit will provide you with the theory and practicerequired to succeed as a manager in the international arena.

• Organisational Development: Thisunit is based on the application andtransfer of behavioural scienceknowledge and practice.

• International Business Issues andPractice: This unit examines some of the most important contemporarybusiness issues and practice faced byinternational organisations, preparingyou for the challenges which may be faced in a decision-making role in your career.

Management Research• Management Research Methods:This unit will develop the skills ofinquiry and management researchrequired primarily for the project,but also for all of the MScprogramme units.

• International Management/Work-Based/Consultancy Project:Students have the opportunity to undertake a placement resultingin a work-based project, or toprogress with a management or ‘live’consultancy report with aninternational focus.

AssessmentAssessment is through individualcoursework, including portfolios,written work, presentations and a final project.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range of transferableskills, encompassing group working,presentation, research and analysis,working to deadlines and applyingknowledge to real-world scenarios.

Projects/work experienceYou will have an opportunity tocomplete a placement, which mayform the basis of your final projectreport. You can also choose to writeabout an organisation with which youare familiar, or your own workplace. For international students, this courseprovides a great opportunity to gainexperience in UK industry.

Why Solent is special• Expert tuition: Our tutors have

significant industry experience andin-depth knowledge of currentbusiness practices in manyinternational organisations, start-up companies and professionalbodies, ensuring that you gain a broad range of knowledge andpractical skills in core subject areas.

• Ongoing support: Formativeassessment (informal feedback on your progress) is built into everyunit, ensuring you can adapt yourlearning to meet best practice.

• Focus on practical studies: Ourtutors have vast businessmanagement expertise across a variety of industries, whichensures that you gain a broadrange of practical skills. You willexamine case studies and real-world issues, and develop yourunderstanding of the internationalcontext of modern business to improve your employability.

• Flexible learning: If you’re in full-time employment but looking to boost your career prospects, ourpart-time course is designed to fitaround your working life. And unlikemost distance learning, you willhave regular class sessions andfrequent tutor contact.


Course length 1 year full-time2 years part-time (1 full day per week)3 years part-time (classroom anddistance learning mix)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher, or an equivalentprofessional qualification and/orevidence of managerialexperience.


Career opportunities On completing this course, youwill be well placed to take yourmanagement career to the nextlevel within your currentorganisation or elsewhere.


Desire, ambition and thewill to win, coupled witha relevant degree, goodwork experience andpractical support, willgive you an edge.

Theo Paphitis, entrepreneur, HonoraryDoctor of Business

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International FinanceMSc

Designed for students wishing to pursue a career in global financial services, this course will

help you understand the impact of global finance and international financial markets.

Course overviewMSc International Finance provides an opportunity for students who wishto pursue a career in financialmanagement, corporate finance or consultancy.The course combines academic

theory and practical application to enable you to develop anunderstanding of the importance andimpact of finance and global financialmarkets on business.You will study corporate finance

techniques and financial markets, with an emphasis on their impact on strategic management. You willalso cover contemporary global issuesin accountancy and finance. The finalproject will give you an opportunity to carry out more in-depth study in an area of your choice and developimportant skills to enhanceemployability.

Industry focusAll members of the course team haveprofessional qualifications (charteredaccountant, chartered managementaccountant or chartered certifiedaccountant) and connections with the various professional bodies of which they are members.The course team runs two

employability weeks for studentsinterested in careers in accountingand finance, with visiting speakersfrom a wide range of organisations.Students will be encouraged to

enter various business competitionsand challenges, and to attend industry events.

Course content• Risk, Governance and Ethics• Financial Strategy• Global Financial Markets• Academic Skills for Accounting,Finance and Economics

• Financial Risk Management• Strategy and Performance• Current Issues in InternationalAccounting and Finance

• Finance in Context• Project.

AssessmentThe course is assessed throughindividual coursework, with a variety ofportfolios, written work, presentations,exams and the final project.


The course draws oncontemporary issues in finance, and is taught by staff with extensiveindustry expertise and commercialacumen – which means you will get a first-class student experience. You will be encouraged to takecontrol of your learning, bring ideasto the table and develop you ownnetworks and career, supported bythe team’s strong industry links.


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“My time at Solent far exceededmy expectations, and enabled me to fulfill my personal dreamsand ambitions. I found theteaching staff to be extremelyknowledgeable and industry-based professionals with up-to-date resource material, and thefacilities were first-class. My timeat university was without doubtthe best years of my life so far!”Egle Dementjevaite, MA graduate

In my view



Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 in a related subject –accountancy or business (withsubstantial accounting andfinance units studied).

• Requirements for applicantswho do not have English as theirfirst language: IELTS 6.5 (with6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities MSc International Financeprovides a foundation for anyonewishing to pursue a career in theglobal financial services industry.


Why Solent is specialSouthampton Solent University is committed to giving you the bestpossible educational experienceduring your time as a student hereand maximising your opportunitiesfor a challenging future career. • Focus on practical applications:This course has been designed to equip you with an understandingof the impact of finance andfinancial markets on business in an international context.

• Expert tuition: You will be taught by lecturers with both professionalqualifications and industryexperience, in addition to academicand teaching qualifications, whichenables them to effectively fuseacademic theory with practicalapplication to enrich the studentexperience and give you an excellentunderstanding of the practicalapplication of theory and therelevance of your studies to the ‘real world’. The accountancy, financeand economics subject group hassignificant experience of deliveringpostgraduate, professionalaccountancy and finance units on courses such as the MBA and theACCA. The tutors are friendly,approachable and accessible, and have professional qualificationsand industry experience in additionto their academic and teachingqualifications.


International Maritime Studies – Ship and Shipping Management MSc

This master’s course will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills for a successful career

in shipping operations and management.

Course overviewThe MSc Ship and ShippingManagement examines the complexfactors involved in the overallmanagement of shipping operations.You will reflect on the latest researchin safety management techniques andexplore the impact of internationallegislation on management strategiesin the industry. You will take advantage of industry-

standard facilities in Southamptoncity centre and at the WarsashMaritime Academy – one of theworld’s premier maritime educationand training facilities.This course is part of the taught MSc

programme in international maritimestudies. The programme offersintellectually challenging courses thatwill equip you with the skills andknowledge to operate successfullywithin the maritime industry.

Industry focusYou will be taught by a highly skilledteam with wide-ranging experience in the maritime industry. You will alsohave access to first-rate industry-standard facilities in and aroundSouthampton. We have designed the course in

conjunction with maritime industryrepresentatives to ensure that yougraduate with the necessary work-based skills to enhance your careerprospects.

Course contentYou will study five core units inperiods 1 and 2 (October to May),followed by your project in period 3(June to September).

International Maritime Law: You willcritically evaluate internationalmaritime law, including offshoreenergy law. You will also investigatethe allocation of rights and duties in the exploitation of naturalresources in the marine environment,and the international regulation ofshipping and the marine environment.

Management of ShippingOperations: You will gain anunderstanding of the managementissues involved in running a shippingoperation, both on-board ship andashore. You will study the inter-relationship of different managementfunctions across the shipping operation,looking at how ship and shore arelinked to enhance the commercial,safety and environmental protectionaspects of maritime activities. You will also examine internationalmaritime legislation.

Maritime Business and IT Strategy:This unit looks at the role of IT in thestrategic development of the maritimeenterprise and processes that integratebusiness and technology with businessimprovement. The unit also considersmarketing, project management andthe human issues related to majorenterprise change.

Safety and Enforcement: You willlearn about the issues and therole/influence of key organisationsassociated with health, safety andmaritime law enforcement in both theshipping and offshore industries. Theunit also examines the relationshipbetween safety and enforcement.

Project Proposal: You will developyour research and academic skills,


enabling you to produce a researchproposal for your subsequent project.You will learn about the processes andphilosophies of research, togetherwith the methodologies for both datagathering and data analysis.

Project: Maritime professionals needto be skilled problem-solvers to leadchanges in policy or practice. You willdevelop these skills by identifying,planning and implementing researchin your chosen area, and analysingand communicating the findings.

AssessmentAssessment is through a mix ofpresentations, written coursework, an examination and a negotiationexercise. The exact mix depends on the unit. You will also complete a 15,000- to 20,000-word researchdissertation.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range oftransferable skills, including criticalthinking, problem-solving, negotiation,teamwork and presentation.

Projects/work experienceYou will have opportunities to visitexternal organisations and facilities to see the practical application ofyour learning. Some of these arefunded outside of the course fees.

Why Solent is special• The MSc International MaritimeStudies programme is validated by the Institute of CharteredShipbrokers; depending on yourchosen pathway, this master’scourse will provide exemptions from the institute's professionalexaminations.

• You will benefit from Southampton'sposition as a major centre in the UKand European shipping sector, withvisits to the Port of Southamptonand other relevant areas.

• You will also get involved in practicalactivities involving the WarsashMaritime Academy and wider industry.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higherin maritime studies, environmentalscience or management, shipping,geography, business or law, or anyappropriate subject.

• An ordinary degree or HND in atechnical or business discipline,combined with appropriateprofessional experience.

• Other qualifications may also beconsidered – contact the facultyoffice for further information.

• If your first language is not English,you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities With a rich blend of theoreticalknowledge and practical skills, our graduates are well equipped for careers in ship management or port operations/management,either in the UK or internationally.Career paths include:• general and project managementroles within relevant maritimeorganisations and businesses

• ship and shipping companymanagement

• marine accident investigation.


“The university is very supportiveand offers help with the course and with everything elseconcerning university life.”Lilian, student, MSc InternationalMaritime Studies

In my view


International Maritime Studies – Shipping and Logistics MSc

Gain an advanced qualification and develop your professional skills and knowledge in the

dynamic maritime business.

Course overviewIn the current marketplace, shippingmanagers need to understand allaspects of international supply chain management. This is increasinglyimportant as the shipping industryevolves towards an integratedmultimodal door-to-door logisticsapproach. On this master’s course, you will

gain a detailed knowledge andunderstanding of the operations andstrategies of shipping as a singletransport mode within the context of international multimodal logistics.This course is part of the taught MSc

programme in international maritimestudies. The programme offersintellectually challenging courses thatwill equip you with the skills andknowledge to operate successfullywithin the maritime industry.

Industry focusYou will be taught by a highly skilledteam with wide-ranging experience in the maritime industry. You will alsobenefit from our first-rate facilities in and around Southampton. The course has been designed

in conjunction with industryprofessionals to ensure that you gainthe necessary skills for career success.

Course contentYou will study five core units inperiods 1 and 2 (October to May),followed by your project work in period 3 (June to September).

Management of ShippingOperations: You will learn about the management issues involved in running a shipping operation, both on-board ship and ashore. You will study the inter-relationship of different management functions,looking at how ship and shore arelinked to enhance the commercial,

safety and environmental protectionaspects of maritime activities. You will also examine internationalmaritime legislation.

Maritime Business and IT Strategy:This unit considers the role of IT in thestrategic development of the maritimeenterprise and processes that integratebusiness and technology with businessimprovement. The unit also considersmarketing, project management andthe human issues related to majorenterprise change.

Maritime Business Law: You willassess issues in maritime law from the mature outlook of the postgraduatestudent. You will consider challengingissues in established and fast-evolvingaspects of shipping and commercial law.

Maritime Transport and Logistics:This unit focuses on the commercialand logistics environment in whichmaritime transport operates. You willanalyse the commercial operation of ships in the bulk and liner shippingfreight markets and the role ofmaritime transport in global supply chains.

Project Proposal: You will developyour research and academic skills,enabling you to produce a researchproposal for your subsequent project.The unit introduces you to theprocesses and philosophies of research,together with the methodologies forboth data gathering and data analysis.


Project: Maritime professionals needto be skilled in identifying andanalysing problems to lead changes inpolicy or practices. You will developthese skills by identifying, planningand implementing research in yourchosen area, and analysing andcommunicating the findings.

AssessmentAssessment may include presentations,written coursework and/or anexamination. The exact mix dependson the unit. You will also complete a 15,000- to 20,000-word researchdissertation on a relevant topic.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range oftransferable skills, encompassingcritical thinking, problem-solving,negotiation, working to deadlines,teamwork and presentation.

Projects/work experienceThere are opportunities to visitexternal organisations and facilities to see the practical application of learning from the course. Some of these are funded outside of thecourse fees.You will also have the chance

to compete for a project placementwith DHL, based in Southampton.DHL also sponsors a prize for the ‘best logistics student’ each year.

Why Solent is special• You will benefit from Southampton'sposition as a major centre in the UK and European shipping sector,with opportunities to visit the Portof Southampton and localorganisations.

• You will put theory into practicewith activities involving the WarsashMaritime Academy and widerindustry.

• The MSc International MaritimeStudies programme is validated bythe Institute of CharteredShipbrokers; depending on yourchosen pathway, the MSc willprovide exemptions from theinstitute's professionalexaminations.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higherin maritime studies, environmentalscience or management, shipping,geography, business or law, or in any appropriate subject.

• An ordinary degree or HND in a technical or business discipline,combined with appropriateprofessional experience.

• Equivalent qualifications mayalso be considered – contact thefaculty office for furtherinformation.

• If your first language is not English,you must have an IELTS score of6.5 (6.0 writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time study is not availablefor overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities With a mix of theoretical andpractical skills, our graduates are well equipped for careers in maritime business, logisticsand/or supply chain management,either in the UK or internationally.• general and project managementroles within relevant maritimeorganisations and businesses

• freight forwarding• third-party logistics• supply chain management.


In my view“The master’s course provides a scholarly mix of theoreticallectures and practical andprofessional activities, such asexpert seminars and simulationexercises in other maritimeenvironments.”Bomono, student

International Trade RegulationLLM

This specialised postgraduate legal course provides sought-after skills and knowledge in both

the legal profession and wider legal practice, focusing on international trade and business.


Course overviewFocusing on international legalbusiness structures, including theformation of commercial groups and their activities, this innovativemaster’s provides in-depthunderstanding of internationalbusiness agreements and disputeresolution mechanisms. You will also study exciting,

contemporary topics such as'Creativity and Regulation in theGlobal Digital Environment’, andbenefit from a clearly structuredpractical and applicable approach to delivery.Live-case studies enhance the

relevance of the subject, while a work-based project either with a current employer or underplacement (with employers such asthe multinational Medicom HealthcareLimited, commercial lawyers LawditSolicitors or other organisations)provides first-hand experience of theexciting world of international trade.

Industry focusThe course was developed inconjunction with an extensive varietyof legal professionals includingsolicitors, barristers, companysecretaries, legal consultants and compliance officers. You will also benefit from Solent’s

programme of professional guestspeakers such as commercialsolicitors, managing partners, police,trading standards officers, barristersand members of the judiciary.

Course contentLLM International Trade Regulation is made up of five core units,including a work-based project whichaccounts for a third of the course.

Law and Regulation ofInternational BusinessOrganisations: This unit focuses onthe types and functions of businessorganisations typical across the world,and their legal regulation. Subjects

include corporate social responsibility,the Law of Corporations, shareholderrights and the duties of directors.

International CommercialEnforcement and DisputeResolution: This unit is primarilyconcerned with mechanisms ofobtaining redress in internationalcommercial disputes, focusing onwhat are traditionally called ‘privateinternational law’ or ‘conflict of laws’but developing further to cover areassuch as arbitration and arbitrationagreements.

Creativity and Regulation in theGlobal Digital Environment: This unit focuses on issues relating to the protection of creativeendeavour in the digital environment,covering intellectual property rights,domain names, licensing, digital rightsmanagement and encryption, dataprotection and information privacy.You will also have a chance to buildpractical skills such as valuation ofintellectual property and duediligence processes.

The International Market in Goodsand Services: This unit focuses on thespecifics of international trade,covering standard trade terms, majorinternational trade conventions,sale/transport of goods and customsregulations. You will also studytransport and regulation of goods,services and capital in the EU, e-commerce, electronic contracts and computer crime.


Work-Based Project: The work-basedproject provides an excitingopportunity to put your newly-learned knowledge to a practicalpurpose for either a current employeror as part of a short-term placement.Example projects include a study of intellectual property protection or data protection compliance in thecompany, a review of trade regulationand export opportunities in the EU, or various other possibilities.

AssessmentCoursework, plus a work-basedproject that accounts for a third of your final mark.

Key career skillsHigh-level research and planningskills, due diligence, presenting writtenand oral material, workingindependently and in groups.

Projects/work experienceThe work-based project is a realopportunity to apply your learning to the real world. The university has a wide range of contacts withemployers within the sector and willsupport you in finding and securing a suitable placement. If you are alreadyin employment and studying with uspart-time, you may undertake theplacement with your existing employer.

Why Solent is special• Taught by highly experiencedlecturers with practical professionalexperience.

• Excellent ties with local andinternational employers.

• Focus on contemporary issues and industry skills.

• Opportunity to build hands-onexperience through your work-basedproject.

• Programme of guest speakers fromlegal roles.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in law or a subject that includes a substantial lawcomponent; alternatively, an equivalent professionalqualification and/or evidence of law-related experience will be considered.


Career opportunities Within the legal profession, a postgraduate specialisation on top of your law degree couldbe a significant career advantage.The specialised knowledge andskills you will develop on thiscourse also mean you will besuitable for a wide range of rolesacross business, public-sector or governmental organisations.• in-house lawyer• legal executive • paralegal • trademark and patent attorney• company secretary



ManagementMSc

This flexible course enables you to hone your management skills and complete an industry

placement.

Course overviewOn this course, you will gain theacademic and professional skills andrecognition required for a successfulcareer in management.The course has a thematic approach

to reflect the real-world practice ofmanagement. Using case studies andmodels, you will learn how to applyanalytical and creative decision-makingto real-life scenarios.If in employment, you will develop

your skills and experience through work-based learning. All students benefit fromour links with industry, including a workplacement opportunity.The course offers flexible study

options to suit your requirements. It is recognised by the CharteredManagement Institute (CMI) and youcan gain student membership duringyour studies.

Industry focusWhere appropriate, you will haveopportunities to apply course learningto your own, or other, organisations.This may involve using case studiesand live briefs, which involve workingon a real industry project with a client.

Course contentThe course focuses on three mainthemes across seven core units.

Personal ManagementDevelopment • Continuing Professional andPersonal Development (CPD):This unit will support students inarticulating their individual CPD.

• Business Skills for Leadership: A unit to provide skills support forthe leader in the contemporaryorganisation.

Applied Contemporary ManagementTheory• Management in Context: This unitwill provide the student with thetheory and practice required tosucceed as a manager.

• Organisational Development:This unit is based on the applicationand transfer of behavioural scienceknowledge and practice.

• Business Issues and Practice:This unit examines some of themost important contemporarybusiness issues and practice facedby organisations, preparing students for the challenges ahead in anydecision-making role in their career.

Management Research• Management Research Methods:This unit will develop the skills of inquiry and managementresearch required primarily for theproject but also for all of the MScprogramme units.

• Management/Work-Based/Consultancy Project: Students have the opportunity to undertake a work placementresulting in a work-based project, or to progress with a managementor ‘live’ consultancy report.

AssessmentAssessment is through individualcoursework, which includes portfolios,written work, presentations and thefinal project.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range oftransferable skills, including groupworking, presentation, research and

When you are trulycommitted, the worldconspires to support youin all sorts of ways thatyou could never havebelieved possible.

Simon Woodroffe,entrepreneur, formerDragon’s Den star and Yo! Sushi founder

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Course length 1 year full-time2 years part-time (day release)3 years part-time (classroom anddistance learning mix)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higher; alternatively, an equivalent professionalqualification and/or evidence of managerial experience will be considered.


Career opportunities On completing this course, you will be well placed to takeyour management career to thenext level within your currentorganisation or elsewhere.Career paths include:• government agencies• SMEs• consultancies and internationalcorporations

• self-employment• PhD-level study.


analysis, working to deadlines andapplying knowledge to real-worldscenarios.

Projects/work experienceYou will have the option to completea work placement, which may formthe basis of your final project report.You can also choose to write about an organisation with which you arefamiliar or your own workplace.

Why Solent is special• Expert tuition: Our tutors have vast business management expertiseacross a variety of industries, whichensures that you gain practical skills and understanding in coresubject areas.

• Flexible learning: If you are in full-time employment but looking to boost your career prospects, our part-time variant of the courseis designed to fit around yourworking life; and unlike mostdistance learning, you will haveregular class sessions and frequenttutor contact.

• Focus on practical experience:Throughout the course you willcomplement your theoreticallearning with contextual examplesand case studies, ensuring you canknow how to apply your knowledgein the business environment; youwill also have the chance to getfirst-hand experience through yourfinal project or work placementopportunities.

• Ongoing support: Formativeassessment (informal feedback on your progress) is built into everyunit, ensuring you can adapt yourlearning to meet best practice.


Marketing ManagementMA

On this course, you will gain strategic insights, skills and knowledge, equipping you for a dynamic

career in marketing.

Course overviewYou will develop in-depth andpractical knowledge of a wide range of marketing topics from strategic,international and ethical perspectives.You will also learn how to makestrategic marketing decisions in a real-world context. The course has two pathways: digital

marketing and marketing management.You can tailor your learning experienceto your chosen career path. You will have a variety of networking

opportunities, with guest speakers fromindustry and live client assessmentbriefs. A marketing consultancy projectalso gives you the chance to work withbusiness clients and apply theory to apractical problem.One key element of the course is

a business simulation exercise, whichtakes place in teams over an extendedweekend in January. This really enablesyou to develop the skills needed toadvance your career in marketing.

Industry focusWe have strong links with industryand welcome regular guest speakersand visiting fellows from industry and commerce. You will have opportunities to

complete practical projects andplacements during the course.The course is supported by a

number of organisations, includingLawton Communications, CarswellGould and the Institute ofCommercial Management.

Course contentYou will take four units in each term(1 and 2) from a list of core andoption units. This allows you toconcentrate on your dissertationduring the third term.

Core unitsIntegrated MarketingCommunications: You will analyseand evaluate the significance ofcommunication in the marketingmanagement environment, lookingparticularly at the communicationsmix and the channels available tomarketing managers.

Contemporary Strategic MarketingManagement: This unit examines thedevelopment of existing and emergingmarketing strategies, incorporatingnew technologies and globalisation.

Marketing Research andInformation Management: You will learn the theory of applyingmarketing research concepts in avariety of contexts and put yourknowledge into practice.

Services and RelationshipMarketing Management: You willlook at the theories of relationshipmarketing and in particular theimportance of service quality, the ‘service encounter’ and customercare, and the potential conflict withoperational aspects of services.

Marketing Consultancy Project: This unit gives you the opportunity to demonstrate, in a real-worldenvironment, what you have alreadylearned about a specific field ofmarketing. You will also developvaluable consultancy skills.

Research Methods andDissertation: After completing thetaught units, you will research andwrite an academic dissertation of12,000 to 15,000 words. This issupported by an initial proposal of

3,500 words. You will normally explorean area of marketing theory related to your chosen career path.

Option units, for example:Marketing Principles: You willexplore the concepts and principlesof marketing, using the traditional‘marketing mix’, segmentation,targeting and positioning, andorganisational and consumer buyingbehaviour. You will have anopportunity to develop an assessedmarketing plan for a business or public sector client. You must take this unit if you have limited or no prior marketing experience.

International MarketingManagement: You will review the key fundamentals of marketing andplanning in the context of internationalbusiness and the cultural, social,religious and political issues that mayaffect an organisation’s marketing.

Academic English for Graduates:This unit enables students whose firstlanguage is not English to develop theirlanguage skills for academic study in the UK. It also aims to improvelanguage-related study skills, with an emphasis on writing and listening.

Contemporary Issues in Marketing:You will explore the theory andpractice of contemporary marketingand marketing management. This unitcovers issues such as ethicalmarketing and corporate socialresponsibility, social media marketingand consumer behaviour.

E-Marketing Management: You willexplore how organisations use e-technology and e-networks to gain


advantage in today’s competitivemarketplace. We work closely withbusiness specialists in social mediaand digital marketing to ensure thatstudents keep up-to-date with bestpractice in this rapidly changingenvironment.

Entrepreneurial MarketingManagement: This unit coversentrepreneurship, innovation and the characteristics of entrepreneurialbehaviour. You will gain anunderstanding of the factors that leadto success in entrepreneurial business,including key marketing managementtechniques.

The list above provides examples of recent units. These units will beupdated regularly to reflect modernmarketing practices and all aresubject to demand.

AssessmentAssessment is through individual andgroup work. There are no examinations.

Key career skillsYou will develop skills and knowledgein a range of areas, including businessand client communications, marketresearch, marketing planning,presentation, project management,teamwork and marketing strategy.

Projects/work experienceSeveral units provide opportunities to work on live projects. For theMarketing Consultancy Project, for example, past students havecompleted research for Symantec,Southampton City Council, theLeprosy Mission, the Nuffield Theatre,Cunard and Microsoft. Placements are available during the

summer vacation, giving you thechance to work closely with a UKbusiness and, by agreement, undertakeresearch for your dissertation.

Why Solent is special• Our graduates automatically qualifyfor membership of the CharteredInstitute of Marketing (CIM); forexisting members, the MA coursemay contribute towards charteredmarketer status.

• The emphasis on employability, and our close links with industry,will equip you with a broad range of academic and commercial skillsand experience.

• Flexible study options are available(with full- and part-time options).

• There are opportunities to gainPRINCE2 and Google Analyticsqualifications; you will also have the option to learn a language (all at an additional cost).

In my view“I have found the course to beinnovative and informative, andfound the work-based projectextremely worthwhile. The widerange of units and assignment briefsprovides the opportunity to study all aspects of marketing intensively,which has helped me to find full-time employment and stood me in good stead for my future career.”Laura, student

Course length 1 year full-time2 years part-time (January andSeptember entry)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher, or an equivalentqualification/five years' relevantprofessional experience inmarketing; Intermediate/Professional Diploma CIMqualifications and relevant MBAor MA business qualificationsalso qualify for exemption.


• Part-time study is not available for overseas students requiring a student visa.

• We reserve the right todetermine admission to thecourse by interview or otherappropriate means.

Career opportunities Our graduates are well placed to pursue high-flying careers in a variety of areas, includingstrategic management, digital and social media marketing,marketing communications PR, product management andmarketing research.


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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

This course equips aspiring managers and business leaders with the knowledge and skills

required to achieve career success in a fast-changing, competitive world.

Course overviewWhether you want to progress in a senior management role or becomea successful entrepreneur, our MBAwill equip you with the skills to fulfilyour potential.The MBA course builds on the four

pillars of management: marketing,operations, HR management andfinance.Throughout the course, you will

learn how to apply knowledge in a global business context. You willexplore a range of subjects throughspecialist options and a project. You will also complete a dissertation,management or consultancy projecttailored to your career aspirations. Our teaching staff have extensive

industry experience, and some stillwork in the field. They bring real-lifeexamples into the classroom to helpyou put theory into context, so thatyou can learn about the latestprofessional practices.

Industry focusWe have extensive links with industryand employers, giving you opportunitiesto work with businesses on real projects.In the past year, students have:• helped an entrepreneur tocommercialise an invention

• developed a marketing plan for a business

• worked with an events company on organisational change.

Course contentOur MBA covers all the key areas ofstudy for a successful career in business.

Units:• Financial Decision-Making in Business

• Managerial Economics• Contemporary OrganisationalBehaviour

• Enhanced Leadership• The Principles of Marketing• Leadership for Innovation and Change

• Contemporary OperationsManagement

• Strategic Management• Project and Research Skills.

Two option units from:• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship• Global Financial Markets• Financial Strategies• Entrepreneurial MarketingManagement.

AssessmentAssessment is through presentations,written assignments, role-play, a business simulation exercise and live briefs.

Key career skillsYou will develop your critical analysisand business-planning skills, alongwith experience in presentation, timemanagement and planning yourprofessional development.

Projects/work experienceCombining classroom-basedworkshops, group work and supervisedstudy, the Solent MBA also providesopportunities to work on live clientbriefs with real-world businesses. On your major project you will be

allocated a supervisor who specialisesin your chosen subject area and canhelp provide connections to thebusiness world, giving you a chance to investigate a contemporarybusiness issue from a real-worldpractical perspective.


Why Solent is special• Industry links: Solent’s close linkswith industry professionals andemployers provide opportunities to develop your own professionalconnections and secure valuablework experience and employment.

• Contemporary focus: Youracademic learning is put into a practical context through live casestudies and work on live projectswith clients; this provides a realisticinsight into corporate thinking,analysis and decision-making.

• Entrepreneurial support: We offerspecialist units on entrepreneurshipfor students looking to start theirown business, and have an extensivearray of enterprise and businesssupport programmes to give you thetime, space and financial assistanceto get your start-up off the ground.

• Flexible scheduling: The SolentMBA has multiple start datesthroughout the year, with a varietyof part-time and flexible studyoptions to fit around your workcommitments.

Course length 1 year full-time (September,November, January and April startsavailable).2 years part-time/weekend/onlinelearning (September, November,January and April starts available).

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher or an equivalentrecognised degree/professionalqualification will be considered.

• Additionally, you must have twoyears’ relevant work experience(with devolved decision-makingand management skills).

• If your first language is notEnglish, you must have an IELTSscore of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

• Part-time delivery is notavailable for overseas studentsrequiring a student visa.

Career opportunities Our MBA programme offersexcellent prospects if you arelooking to become anentrepreneur or to progress your career at seniormanagement level.Career paths include:• company director• managing director• consultant.


In my view“This university has given me a lotand the MBA course is verydemanding - helping me improvethe skills I need to manage mycompany. This is the bestexperience I’ve ever had ineducation.”Syed Mohiuddin, graduate, MBA

In my view“I received immense support and encouragement fromenthusiastic and industryexperienced lecturers throughoutthe duration of the course.” Saraweta Patra, graduate, MBA


MediaMA

Develop your professional skills and gain practical work experience for a career in the

media industries.

Course overviewThis MA gives you the chance tolaunch a career in the media andexplore new creative and commercialpossibilities. The course, which is part of our

wider media programme, offers one of the most diverse postgraduatepathways for media studies in the UK. Our teaching team is repeatedly

commended by external examiners forits approachability and close workingwith students. So you will benefitfrom first-class training and support.Alongside our teaching staff, we also

welcome regular guest speakers fromexternal media organisations, such as Abbey Road Productions, the BBCand the Royal Television Society. The combination of our specialist

staff, close industry links and cutting-edge studio facilities means that youwill study in a first-class environmentfor research and experimentation.

Industry focusThe qualifications and industryexperience of our lecturers includesdigital media, film-making, journalismand publishing, marketing, scriptwritingfor radio, television, film and stage, andmusic theory and performance.

Course contentDuring the course, you will take twocore units.

Professional Development andResearch Skills: On this unit, you willhone your research skills inpreparation for the major project. You will learn about a range ofresearch methods and techniquesthat can be used in the mediaindustries in preparation for yourfuture career.

Master’s Project: You will design,produce and present an individuallydemanding piece of work in yourchosen area of interest. You will be

expected to bring together varyingapproaches and methodologies, and to demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Three options from:Social Media: This unit examinesdiverse aspects of this rapidlyexpanding area, including Web 2.0and the significance of the concept,social networking, productivitynetworking, user-generated contentand political networks.

Identity, Culture and Conflict: You will explore areas of conflictarising in relation to identity. This unit addresses the gendered andsexed identities and issues of conflict,such as debates about the globalHIV/AIDS pandemic. You will alsoconsider race and ethnicity, and areasof global conflict.

Diaspora Visions: This unit studiesthe origins and histories of diasporasand the effects on internationalrelations and culture. You canspecialise in a particular diaspora or follow a specific subject pathway.

Propaganda and Persuasion: You willstudy the history of propaganda andpersuasive texts through a survey of mass media, from literature andthe arts through to press, radio, TV,film and digital forms. You will analysehow these media are linked across thepolitical, cultural and social domains.

Experimental Film History, Formand Practice: You will gain anunderstanding of the history, codes,formats and practice of experimentalfilm-making. You will also make ashort experimental film, through


practical workshop sessions oncamera, lights, sound and digital video editing.

Digital Studio: This unit places theprocesses of digital media productionin historical and social contexts. You will learn about productiondevelopment in different digitalformats, and develop your skills in one or more areas of study, such as studios.

Documentary History, Form and Practice: This unit provides an overview of the codes andconventions of documentaries, andyou will get the chance to make a short documentary film. You willstudy technical and creative aspectsand master the full range of skills in camera, lights, sound and digital video editing.

Script to Screen: You will developyour own original (or adapted) storyand create a professional screenplay.This will be an industry-standard, pre-production package that may beused for your final master’s project.

Producing Television: This unitcovers the role and responsibilities of the producer. You will look at: howto get the best out of people;developing ideas; creating runningorders and formats; researchingcontent; and legal and ethical issues.

Digital and Multi-PlatformStorytelling: You will study the theoryand practice of storytelling in theexciting and interactive digital domain.

AssessmentAssessment may include presentations,written essays and project work.

Key career skillsYou will develop your skills in writing,creative thinking, problem solving,teamwork and communication.

Projects/work experienceAs a master’s student, you can chooseto work on a practical media projector write a dissertation as your finalpiece of work.

Why Solent is special• Our teaching staff have extensiveexpertise in the postgraduate sector;many continue to work in theindustry, so you will benefit fromthe latest insights.

• You can choose a project ordissertation in a diverse range of subject areas – this is often thereason why students choose Solentover our competitors.

• You will have the chance to meetand talk with current mediaprofessionals through ourprofessional networks.

• We receive many word-of-mouthendorsements from graduates, andmany students remain in contactwith us long after they havegraduated.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:1 orhigher in media studies, English,cultural studies, journalism,multimedia, interactiveproduction, media production,digital media, advertising or a related subject.

• An HND or degree in a relatedsubject, combined with aminimum of two years’ relevantprofessional experience.

• Alternatively, we will considerprofessional experience, togetherwith a portfolio thatdemonstrates relevant skills.

• An interview is normally part of the selection process.


Career opportunities Following the course, you will bewell equipped for a wide range of careers in areas such as: • interactive production and web design

• print and broadcast journalism• screenwriting• public relations• advertising• further study to doctoral level.



Media Writing MA

This course will equip you with the skills to write for a whole variety of media and help

you to make valuable industry contacts.

Course overviewThis course is ideally suited if you are looking to specialise in writing for different media and to build a detailed understanding of industryapplications and practices. You will develop your skills and

shape your ‘voice’ and style forfeature journalism, online or businesswriting and other non-fiction genres. We offer one of the most diverse

postgraduate pathways in this field.You will be encouraged to publish,exhibit and promote your workwherever possible.Our highly experienced staff have

theoretical knowledge and practicalexperience across a broad range ofindustries, from advertising throughto publishing, journalism andscriptwriting – so you will gain a wide range of knowledge and skills,providing excellent preparation foryour future career.

Industry focusMany of our staff continue to work as freelancers and consultants in theindustry – so you will benefit fromtheir knowledge of the latest industrypractices and skills.During your studies, you will

complete a work placement orfreelance commission.

Course contentProfessional Practice: This unit willhelp you to plan your long-termcareer. You will explore and criticallyanalyse the media, publishing andcreative industries in the UK andglobally. You will research careeropportunities and produce professionaldevelopment plans. You will alsocomplete a four-week work placementor freelance assignment.

Master's Project: You will design,produce and present a demandingpiece of work in your chosen area of interest. The structure and form will

be agreed with your supervisor. You willbe expected to synthesise approachesand methodologies in the field anddemonstrate initiative andindependent thinking.

Readings for Twenty-First-CenturyWriters: You will explore the idea of cultural written products asmotivators and initiators forcontemporary media writers. You will study different forms of‘readings’ and texts, and analyse hownarrative structure and literary formhave evolved to create new hybrids of media writing.

Cultural Influences on Writing andthe Media: This unit introduces latetwentieth-century cultural theoryframed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examine the relationship between societaldiscourses, cultural production and audience. This unit also analysesfictional, non-fictional andpromotional cultural texts.

Professional Writing: You will buildadvanced knowledge of the concept of ‘media writing’ and develop yourskills across a range of writingpractices. You will look at theimportance and value of industryknowledge and links. The unit alsoexplores current media practices anddebates, with a focus on writingpractice, audience reception andwriting to task.

AssessmentAssessment can include presentations,written essays, portfolio work andreflective journals.


Key career skillsYou will develop your skills in writing,creative thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.

Projects/work experienceYou will be encouraged to undertakework experience as part of theProfessional Practice unit, which willhelp you to plan and develop yourfuture career.

Why Solent is special• Our teaching staff have extensiveindustry experience in areas such as advertising, journalism andpublishing, giving you wide-ranginginsights.

• We welcome guest lecturers fromacross the media industries, withplenty of networking opportunities.

• You will have the opportunity to choose a specialist area for yourproject or dissertation.

Course length 1 year full-time; also availablepart-time.

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:1 or higher in media studies,multimedia, interactiveproduction, media production,digital media, advertising,journalism, film, public relations,media writing or another relatedsubject.

• An HND or degree in a relatedsubject combined with aminimum of two years' relevantprofessional experience.

• Alternatively, we will considerprofessional experience, with a portfolio that demonstratesrelevant skills.

• All applicants will be interviewed.• If your first language is notEnglish, you must have an IELTSscore of 6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following this course, our graduatespursue careers in: magazine, printand broadcast journalism;screenwriting; public relations; and advertising.


I was particularly struckby the diversity ofcourses, the originality of titles. The thingspeople can study herereally makes me excited.A lot of the courses yourun are extraordinarilyinteresting and I want to study them!

John Lloyd CBEComedy writer, televisionproducer and HonoraryDoctor of Media

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Multimedia JournalismMA

This master’s course enables you to hone your practical and technical skills to an advanced

level, equipping you for a career in journalism.

Course overviewJournalism is a rapidly changingindustry, with the emergence of newtechnologies and the shift towardsonline media. These days, mediaprofessionals must embrace these new technologies without losing sightof core journalistic skills.On this master’s course, you will

learn how to find and verify a story or interview and look at the mostappropriate methods to relay thisinformation.You will also look at how to adapt

a story for multiple media – a vitalskill for journalists in this competitiveindustry.During this course, you will build

a network of professional contacts and gain all the skills for a successfulcareer in the media.

Industry focusYou will gain valuable experience fromindustry placement opportunities. We have extensive links in the mediaindustry, with more than 30 partnersincluding Sky, the BBC, the Daily Mail,The Sunday Times, the Daily Express,Grazia, Now, Vogue, BBC Publicationsand many more.

Course contentAdvanced Multimedia Theory: Onthis theoretical unit, you will look at various working practices adoptedby journalists and global mediaorganisations in their relevantcontexts. This will involve analysing theimpact of networked communicationand associated technologies andplatforms. You will apply multimediatheory to a range of case studies andother real-world scenarios.

Multimedia Practice: Strategies and Management: You will examinethe role of the internet in deliveringengaging and appropriate content.You will develop your understandingof multi-platform journalism throughthe use of content managementsoftware, and look at how toencourage audience feedback. You will explore how multimedia

journalists use opinion pieces andblogs to generate authoritativecontent, and complete traditionallyspecialist tasks such as sub-editingcopy, writing headlines and searchengine optimisation (SEO). You will also gain advanced search

engine skills and discover howeditorial copy interacts with images,video and other interactive forms.

Cultural Influences on Writing andthe Media: This unit introduces youto late twentieth-century culturaltheory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You willexamine the relationship betweensocietal discourses, culturalproduction and audience through an analysis of fictional, non-fictionaland promotional cultural texts.

Professional Practice: This unit willhelp you to plan your long-termcareer. You will explore and criticallyanalyse the media, publishing andcreative industries in the UK andglobally. This will include researchingcareer opportunities in your chosenindustry and producing professionaldevelopment plans. You will alsocomplete a four-week workplacement or freelance assignment.


Master's Project: You will design,produce and present a demandingpiece of work in your chosen area of study. The format and structure can take a variety of forms, which will be agreed with your supervisor.You will be expected to synthesisevarious approaches andmethodologies, and to demonstrateinitiative and independent thinking.

AssessmentAssessment can includepresentations, essays, a researchproposal and coursework.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassingproblem-solving, oral and writtencommunication, along withexperience in teamwork, timemanagement and presentation.

Projects/work experienceYou will have the opportunity to gainvaluable work experience and applyyour theoretical knowledge to theworkplace through the ProfessionalPractice unit.

Why Solent is special• Designed in conjunction with currentindustry professionals, this coursemeets the requirements of employersin this rapidly evolving sector.

• Our talented teaching team includeseditors, freelancers and award-winning writers, including Sky andDaily Mirror journalists.

• We welcome high-profile guestlecturers from the media and creativeindustries, offering key insights andnetworking opportunities.

• You will have the chance to joinSolent Creatives, with opportunities

for freelance assignments to enhanceyour portfolio.

• We organise regular national andinternational study trips to publishinghouses, newspaper organisations and museums.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 or higherin a related discipline.

• Alternatively, you will need a minimum of two years’professional experience, withevidence of relevant skills.

• You will need to provide aportfolio with evidence of yourjournalistic aptitude as part ofthe selection process.

• If your first language is not English,you must have an IELTS score of6.5 (6.0 in writing), or equivalent.

Career opportunities Following this course, you will haveadvanced skills and knowledge towork across all media platforms,including print, online andbroadcast media. This will equip you for editorial

or management roles withmagazines, digital companies or broadcast organisations.


“Studying MA MultimediaJournalism at Solent has given me great insight into the future of journalism in the increasinglydigital world that I wish to becomea part of.”Jinal, student, MA Multimedia Journalism

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Music Festival IndustriesMA

Gain in-depth knowledge of music festival practice and developments on this innovative course,

and specialise in your chosen field.

Course overviewThis course is ideal if you love musicand you’re looking to expand yourcareer opportunities and knowledge to work in festivals and live eventmanagement.The MA Music Festival Industries

provides a mix of academic andpractical work, with a focus on thecultural, political, economic andmanagerial aspects of the industry. You will learn about the broad range

of organisations and activities thatcontribute to a successful event andyou will undertake project work inyour chosen areas of interest. We have well-established and

developing links with some of theleading national and local festivals,giving you the chance to securevaluable work experience. You will alsohave the chance to research an issue ‘in the field’.

Industry focusWe have close links with a number of music festivals, including uniqueworking arrangements withBestival/Camp Bestival and theAssociation of Independent Festivals. As a student, you will have the

chance to get involved in our excitingannual music industry conference andfestival (SMILE) in Southampton –which is now in its sixth year. The event attracts high-profile

speakers such as DJ Rob da Bank(Radio 1 and Bestival) and Mark Cann(Glastonbury festival).

Course contentDuring the course, you will take fourcore units:

Professional Development andResearch Skills: On this unit, you willdevelop your research skills inpreparation for the major project. Youwill learn about the research methodsand techniques that are used in themusic and media industries –providing excellent preparation foryour future career.

Master's Project: You will design,produce and present an individuallydemanding piece of work in yourchosen area of interest. You will beexpected to critically synthesiseapproaches and methodologies, and demonstrate initiative andindependent thinking.

Advanced Issues in the Music FestivalIndustries: This unit explores the keyissues facing festival organisers and theindustry in the twenty-first century,such as commercialisation, the impactof new technologies and environmentalsustainability initiatives. These issues

Bestival is really happy to haveprovided Solent students with workplacements. They've been exceptional,reflecting the exciting, innovative andindependently minded courses theuniversity offers.

Rob da Bank, Radio 1 DJ, SundayBest founder, Bestival owner andVisiting Fellow

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are linked into broader intellectualdebates, helping you to understand and evaluate these issues in depth.

Music Festival in Practice: This unitinvestigates the structure, roles andresponsibilities of various parts of thecontemporary music festival industry,from event planning and marketingthrough to on-site event production,relationship management,sustainability and evaluation. You will gain an in-depth

understanding of how successfulfestivals are created and sustained,with a focus on professional practice.

Option unitsYou will take one option unit from our MA Media courses. These unitsvary each year. Previous exampleshave included:• Critical Issues in Popular Music• Contemporary British Film andTelevision

• Contemporary Film and Culture• Digital and Multi-PlatformStorytelling



• Global Popular Music• Music Festivals, Society and Culture• Popular Music and Performance• Practice Producing Television• Script to Screen.

AssessmentAssessment is through individualprojects, essays, professional reportsand seminar presentations. You willreceive regular feedback throughweekly seminars and tutorials withour teaching staff.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a wide range of skills, encompassingproblem-solving, research andanalysis, writing, oral communicationand project management.

Projects/work experienceWe can help you to arrange workexperience at some of the UK’s best-known music festivals.Over the past six years, students

have completed work experience at the Glade festival, Blissfields,Sonisphere, Wakestock andGlastonbury. In 2011 alone, ourstudents completed more than 250placements in areas such as artistliaison, relationship management,stage management and PR work.All placements are managed by

our in-house organisation, SolentMusic (Festivals).During your studies, you will also

have opportunities to develop and undertake research ‘in the field’as part of the final major project.

Why Solent is special• We have close links with some ofthe UK’s top festival organisations,offering diverse work opportunitiesfor students.

• You can get involved with runningour annual industry event (SMILE),which provides valuable practicalexperience.

• Our highly experienced tutorsundertake cutting-edge research in their fields – giving you the latestindustry insights.

• We welcome regular guest speakersfrom the music festival industries to inform and inspire your work.



Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a relevant subject,and/or professional experience.


Career opportunities On this course, you will gain the academic and practical skillsdemanded by employers andorganisers in the music festivalindustries.



Personnel and DevelopmentMA

Building on your professional experience, you will advance your HR skills and broaden your

career prospects with this higher-level course.

Course overviewOn this course, you will develop all the skills needed to be an effectivemanager of people in changingemployment conditions. It providesthe ideal route to advance yourmanagement career, and to broadenyour managerial skills and corepersonnel and developmentcompetencies.You will have the opportunity

to explore a specific personnel issue in depth and to develop bothoperationally and strategically.The course will appeal to anyone

involved in the management ofpeople at a senior and strategic level.It is particularly suited to HRprofessionals, middle and seniormanagers, trade union officials and members of other professions.

Industry focusOur tutors have wide-rangingindustry experience across thebusiness and not-for-profit sectors,

which informs teaching and learningthroughout the course. You will have opportunities to apply

your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios from your workplace. We invite former students to come

in and talk about their studyexperience and research, whichcurrent students learn a lot from.

Course contentYear One: Postgraduate Certificate in Personnel and Development (PgC) Leading, Managing and DevelopingPeople: At the end of this unit youwill be able to critically assess howpeople are managed and developedwithin contemporary organisations. We will consider the role of HR

specialists in helping to equipcolleagues to manage the key issuesof leadership, flexibility and change in ways which elicit employeeengagement, commitment andperformance. We will also explore thesignificance of ethical and

professional practice and the pivotalrole of continuous professionaldevelopment (CPD).

Human Resource Management in Context: An understanding of thebusiness environment continues to be of vital importance for allbusinesses. We will look at up-to-dateinformation on crucial political,economic and legal areas, includingthe European Union and regulatorydevelopments, alongside somecontemporary issues facingpractitioners of human resourcemanagement (HRM).

Developing Skills for BusinessLeadership: During this unit you willdevelop a strong awareness of yourown strengths and weaknesses as managers and colleagues. You willdevelop a range of skills includingthinking and decision-making, the management of financialinformation, managing budgets, a range of teamwork andinterpersonal skills, and othersassociated with developing personaleffectiveness and credibility at work.

Year Two: Postgraduate Diploma inPersonnel and Development (PgD)Employment Law: This unit willprovide you with the knowledge,understanding and skills required tobrief organisations on theconsequences of current and futuredevelopments in employment law,and to give up-to-date, timely andaccurate advice concerning thepractical application of legal principlesat work in different jurisdictions.


Course length 3 years part-time

Entry level • A Postgraduate Diploma inPersonnel and Development (or equivalent) and a goodoverall level of performance in all diploma-level units is required; an appropriate rangeand level of organisationalexperience is also desirable.

• As a part-time course, overseasstudents requiring a student visaare not eligible to apply.


Career opportunities This master’s course will enhanceyour career prospects and broadenyour opportunities in the HR field.The course has directly helpedmany of our graduates to progressto senior HR positions.Career paths include:• HR• management• personnel• trade union official.


Managing Employment Relations:The aim of this unit is to providepersonnel and developmentprofessionals with an understandingof employment relations perspectivesand debates, both national andinternational, from a theoretical andbehavioural competency perspective.

Investigating a Business Issue:This unit will develop your strategicawareness and a business orientation,and enable you to write reports thatwill persuade key stakeholders in theorganisation to change or adopt a particular policy and practice usinga live, complex business issue.

One option unit from: • Resourcing and Talent Management • Employee Engagement • Understanding and ImplementingCoaching and Mentoring

• Reward Management • Leadership and ManagementDevelopment.

Year Three: MA Personnel andDevelopment Research Methods andDissertation: The purpose of this unitis to enable students to criticallyreflect upon alternative theoreticaland practical approaches to researchand to design and implement an HRMresearch project.

AssessmentAssessment consists of 25 per centresearch proposal – 3,500 words pluspresentation – and 75 per centdissertation – 20,000 words.

Key career skillsThis course develops a range of transferable skills, such as research,independent working, effectiveorganisation, writing and strategic/creative thinking.

Projects/work experienceYou can choose a dissertation topicthat draws on your current workingenvironment and experience. This enables you to apply your skillsand knowledge to real-worldscenarios and situations.Past students have covered a whole

host of themes in their dissertations,such as work–life balance, employeewellbeing and engagement,leadership, bullying at work, talentmanagement, HR and strategic HRM.

Why Solent is special• You can study flexibly around yourjob with six sessions on Saturdays.

• Our tutors have extensiveHR/industry experience, whichensures that you gain practical skillsand knowledge of real-life scenarios.

• You can choose from a wide rangeof dissertation topics to suit yourinterests.

• A one-year ‘top-up’ from thePostgraduate Diploma is available.


PhotographyMA

Develop your personal style while strengthening your understanding of industry techniques on

this distinctive MA that blends theory and practice.

Course overviewThis dynamic course will allow you to explore the art of photography and visual culture, enabling you to create innovative, highly originalphotographic projects. Blending theory and practice,

you will develop your personaltechnique through both research andstudio-based units. You will build yourown style, underpinning yourcreativity with a strong awareness of industry techniques and equippingyourself to succeed in freelance artspractice, in commercial practice or in further research. Access to our impressive industry-

standard photography facilities willprovide you with the specialistenvironment and equipment toexperience professional level work. This MA is taught by a team of

practising photographers, artists andwriters, as well as visiting speakersfrom the arts industries. Our highlyqualified, research-active tutors are

committed to developing your creativeskills and talents. The team will nurture your creativity,

encouraging you to develop theessential critical and conceptual skillsrequired for a successful career in photography, the arts and culturalsector, education and further research.

Industry focusThe course team works extensivelywith national and international artsagencies, including the John HansardGallery and Southampton City ArtGallery. High-profile photographers,artists and writers visit to lecture,conduct workshops and offer industry-informed feedback on your work.

Course contentThe four units taken during terms oneand two will develop your key skillsand prepare you to complete a finalmajor project. As you progress, youwill be required to complete moreindependent and self-directed work.

Research Methods: As preparationfor research, this unit will require youto undertake a number of tasksrelated to your discipline. Theseinclude a précis of an article, a criticalcommentary of two book reviews,your own book review, and a proposalfor your dissertation/critical researchpaper with an annotated bibliography.

Photography: Practice and Context:You will explore the historic andmodern uses and contexts ofphotographic practice. The lecturesand seminars are based on staffresearch exploring the use ofphotography in: anthropology;architectural and design history; the archive; documentary practices in photojournalism, fashion andeditorial publishing, landscape andliterature; moving image and therelationship with cinema and film;and professional practice.

Critical Research Paper: You will berequired to undertake an individuallyresearched seminar presentationsupported by a critical research paperwhich will demonstrate acomprehensive and detailedknowledge of your chosen area.

Resolution and Evaluation:Demonstrating the ability to workindependently, you will show yourunderstanding of an emergingprofessional context while testing,refining and evaluating the mostappropriate form of still and/ormoving image and associatedphotographic media.



Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orabove in a relevant subject.

• Applications are welcomed fromthose with extensive professionalexperience but no formalqualifications.

• A portfolio presentation may be required, providing anopportunity to demonstrate your commitment and self-motivation, and to discussaspects of the course.


Career opportunities Career paths include:• photographer with independentpractice

• commercial or independentfreelance photographer or film maker

• photographic or video artist• archivist or researcher• curator• teacher• photographer in the media, fashion and advertising industries

• picture editor or retouchspecialists in the publishing,image production or post-production industries.


Final Major Project: For the master’sproject, you will design, execute andpresent an individually demandingpiece of work that deploys asystematic and in-depth understandingof the skills and debates relevant toyour particular discipline of study. Youwill discuss the project proposal withyour supervisor to ensure that yourresearch ideas are viable.

AssessmentYou will learn via technical instruction,personal tutorials, visiting industrypractitioners’ tutorials, convenor groupcritiques, study trips, screenings andindependent research time.Assessments range from presentations

of ideas and concepts through towritten essays, project work and exams.

Key career skillsYou will develop your skills inproblem-solving showing initiative,personal responsibility,communication and originality.

Projects/work experienceYou will complete a research projectunder the supervision of experiencedindustry and arts practitioners andtheorists. Students have recentlyworked with Southampton CityCouncil and Southampton City ArtGallery on commissioned briefs andmajor public exhibitions. You will havefrequent opportunities to exhibit yourwork externally.

Why Solent is special• Guest speakers: Industryprofessionals visit to share theirexperiences through presentationsand lectures, and will develop yourwork through one-to-one tutorialand portfolio-viewing workshops;

recent visiting lecturers includeRichard Billingham, Brian Dillon,Catherine Yass, Peter Fraser, Dan Holdsworth, Chrystel Lebas, Jeremy Millar, Sophy Rickett andMargaret Salmon.

• A focus on professional practice:Professional practice is an essentialpart of the course, and students can gain valuable work experience in exhibition organisation andcurating through the high-profileinternational programme ofexhibitions and projects presentedthrough the university’s SolentShowcase Gallery.

• Industry events are held on campus: Canon UK recently helda one-day event for students,professional photographers and retailers.

• Staff expertise: Staff specialismsinclude advertising, fashion andeditorial photography, fine artphotography and film/video,publishing and editing photographicand design journals, documentarypractice, design, photographichistory, critical writing and theory,and arts administration.

• Specialist facilities: We offer an industry-standard environment,including a number of studios, blackand white and colour darkrooms and film processing, and a dedicateddigital suite; our location and studioequipment loan store holds kits of medium, large and digital formatcameras and location lighting forstudent use, and you will also haveaccess to a well-resourced studentphoto area, stocked with the latestphotography journals.


Politics and International RelationsMA

Advance your knowledge of global politics and gain an internationally renowned qualification.

Course overviewYou will investigate the major debates surrounding contemporarypolitics and international relations,and tackle the key issues facing globaldecision-makers. You will undertake in-depth analysis

of specific international politicalissues, regions and specialisms, with a particular focus on contemporaryissues such as human rights andsecurity. There will also be scope to study optional topics tailored to your specific area of interest. You will learn about the latest

research and practices from highlyexperienced staff who contribute to global debates on key issues.The course is ideally suited

to graduates with humanities, socialscience and other relevant degrees.You can also ‘convert’ to this degreefrom fields such as law and business.

Industry focusThis MA will enhance your globalcareer prospects and you will graduatewith a valuable and internationallyrespected qualification desired by abroad range of employers.

Course contentYou will study four core units duringboth the first and second terms. Optionunits also enable you to study areastailored to your specific interests andcareer aspirations. You will plan, researchand write your dissertation during thethird term and over the summer.

Core units, for example:Contemporary Politics andGlobalisation: You will examine thetheory of international relations (IR)and how it links in with the practiceof international politics. The unitcovers the historical development of IR theory and its real-worldapplications, as well as the ideologicalframework for today’s thinking.

Methods of Inquiry in HumanSciences: This unit explores theresearch skills and methods requiredto study the human sciences. You willexplore quantitative and qualitativeinvestigative techniques and thebroader theoretical framework. There is a central focus on researchethics and the application of researchto policy and practice.

Professional Development andProject Design: This unit will prepareyou to embark on your finalproject/dissertation by enhancingyour awareness of the theoretical andpractical issues involved in developingand conducting research.

Master's Project:You will design,write and present a challenging pieceof work that shows an in-depthunderstanding of the skills anddebates related to your area of study.

Two option units, from:• International Law and Ethics• International Organisations• Political Violence, Terrorism and Security

• Controversies in US Foreign Policy• Critical Perspectives on Capitalism,Development and the State

• Human Rights.These units are subject to availability.

AssessmentAssessment is via 3,500-wordassignments, individual and grouppresentations, and a 15,000–20,000-word dissertation or project.


Course length 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a relevant subject;appropriate professionalqualifications and workexperience will be taken intoaccount in place of formalacademic qualifications.


• Part-time study is not availablefor overseas students requiring a student visa.

Career opportunities With this flexible course, you willgraduate with an internationallyrespected qualification that ishighly valued by a broad range of employers. Career paths include:• law• public or civil service• international organisations• political institutions• non-governmental organisations• public policy• security and journalism.


Key career skillsYou will develop skills such asresearch methods, critical analysis and interpretation, communication,teamwork and leadership.

Projects/work experienceThis course will enhance your careerthrough work-based and live clientassignments, projects and other tasks.This gives you the chance to gainreal-world experience and learn aboutthe latest workplace practices.

Why Solent is special• Research: Our academic staff havewide-ranging research interests;many are internationally renownedfor their research and havecontributed to key global debates.

• Industry links: We have strongindustry links and welcome guestspeakers from the worlds ofacademia, politics and internationalrelations, giving you a chance tobuild a wide network of professionalconnections.

• Academic resources: We provideoutstanding library and studyresources for postgraduate students,along with workshops and one-to-one guidance.


Popular MusicMA

Taught by internationally renowned academics and music professionals, this course provides an

opportunity to study popular music at an advanced level.

Course overviewOn this course, you can follow eithera production or studies route and sothe MA is ideally suited if you haveeither a theoretical or a practice-based first degree.The Popular Music Production route

enables you to focus on live, studio orelectronic music production. You willgain advanced skills in our industry-standard, multi-track recordingfacilities and audio production suites. The Popular Music Studies units

cover historical, cultural, technological,contextual and critical perspectives on popular music, as well as musicproduction analysis. During the third semester, you will

work on a major individual researchproject in your chosen area of interest. Following the course, you will have

the knowledge, skills and contacts to excel in a wide range of popularmusic-related careers.

Industry focusIndustry professionals support thecourse through regular guest lectures.Our visiting fellows include: producerTrevor Horn CBE; Colin Lester, CEO ofthe Universal Music Group; electronicmusic pioneer John Foxx; Carl Palmerof Emerson, Lake and Palmer; andsinger Feargal Sharkey. During the course, you will

complete live projects set by industryprofessionals and undertakeassignments in the wider musicindustry wherever possible. You willalso carry out assessments inpractical settings.

Course contentProfessional Development andResearch Skills: On this unit, you willdevelop your research skills inpreparation for the major project. You will learn about the researchmethods and techniques that areused in the media industries.

Master’s Project: You will design,produce and present an individuallydemanding piece of work in yourchosen area of interest. You will beexpected to critically synthesiseapproaches and methodologies, and to demonstrate initiative and independent thinking.

Making Music: This unit examinespopular music-making, with aparticular emphasis on technologicalperspectives, past developments andemerging trends. You will also considerbroader debates relevant to the culturalstudy of music technology.

Popular Music Production pathway:Producing Music: This unit explores,in-depth, a specific field ofcontemporary professional productionpractice. You will develop and create a popular music production project to a professional level. This caninvolve an original musical artefact, a synchronised production project or live music production. You willlearn how to contextualise productionpractices in popular music-making,creating music for audio-visual mediaor live performance.

Popular Music Studies pathway:Critical Issues in Popular Music:This unit examines theories in mediaand cultural studies, and criticalmusicology. In addition to exploringsocial and cultural issues ofrepresentation, genre formation,authenticity, scenes, consumption and identity, you will consider currentand emerging approaches to music andproduction analysis. The focus will beon twentieth- and twenty-first-centurypopular music in the UK and US.



Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a relevant subjectand/or professional experience;you will also need a productionor academic portfolio thatdemonstrates relevant skills.


Career opportunities Following this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge,skills and expertise to excel in a wide range of music and media-related careers, such as:• popular music education• studio music production• electronic music production• sound production at live andoutdoor events

• teaching• music publishing• music promotion and retail• music journalism• arts and entertainmentadministration.


Option unitsWhichever pathway you study, you willchoose one option from across our MAMedia courses. These vary each yearand previous options have included: • Contemporary British Film andTelevision

• Contemporary Film and Culture• Critical Issues in Popular Music• Digital and Multi-PlatformStorytelling



• Global Popular Music• Popular Music and Performance• Producing Television• Script to Screen.

AssessmentAssessment is through both groupand individual work. This may involveessays, practical production projects,learning journals, seminarpresentations and portfolio work.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing writing,problem-solving, research and analysis,oral communication and projectmanagement.

Projects/work experienceWe have links with many prestigiouslocal and national music venues andfestivals that offer a wide range of workexperience opportunities. These include:• The Association of IndependentFestivals

• Bestival/Camp Bestival• LarMac Live• Blisffields• Wilderness.

Why Solent is special• We have extensive links with someof the UK’s top music venues andfestivals, offering diverse workexperience opportunities.

• Our tutors are highly esteemed in their specialist fields of popularmusic and you will benefit fromtheir wide-ranging knowledge and industry experience.

• High-profile music artists, producers,agents and fellow academicssupport the course through guestlectures and workshops, givinginformed feedback on your workand career opportunities.

• You will gain practical experience in our multi-million-pound studios,opened by Trevor Horn in 2008.


Popular Music PerformanceMA

If you’re a popular music performer, this course enables you to sharpen your performance skills

and expand your theoretical knowledge.

Course overviewOn this course, you will developadvanced instrumental or vocal skillsand techniques. You will study in an environment

where ideas can be developedthrough practical research andreflective enquiry, and you will beencouraged to explore a diverse rangeof creative concepts and possibilities. During the third semester, you will

focus on a major individual project,giving you the opportunity to conductextensive research in your chosen areaof interest. You will be allocated asupportive supervisor who will beclosely matched with your interests. Solent has a supportive, stimulating

and interdisciplinary postgraduateculture. This will help you to developyour skills and shape your project,research and portfolio according to your career aspirations.

Industry focusWherever possible, you will beassessed in practical, real-worldsituations and gain experience of liveperformance and working in themusic industry. Industry professionals support the

course through regular guest lectures.Our visiting fellows include: producerTrevor Horn CBE; Colin Lester, CEO ofthe Universal Music Group; electronicmusic pioneer John Foxx; Carl Palmerof the group Emerson, Lake andPalmer; and singer Feargal Sharkey.

Course contentThe course draws on the performingand research strengths across thepopular music team, including ourinstrumental and vocal tutors. During the course, you will take four

core units:Instrumental Studies: On this unit,you will be able to continue yourexploration of a first-study instrumentto focus on either: guitar, bass, drums,

vocals or keyboards. You will worktowards an assessed recital and areflective assessment of the recital.

Style Studies: This unit bringstogether an analysis of music andgenre and ‘informed’ performance. You will undertake an in-depth studyof an agreed genre or style, leading to an assessed performance and a written analytical submission.

Professional Development and Research Skills: This unit helpsyou to enhance your research skills in preparation for your major project.You will learn about the researchmethods and techniques that areused in the media industries inpreparation for your future career.

Master's Project: You will design,produce and present an individualpiece of work in your chosendiscipline. You will be expected to critically synthesise approachesand methodologies, and demonstrateinitiative and independent thinking.

Optional unitsThis is an opportunity to evaluate theact of performance through themesemerging in the wider field of popularmusic performance studies. Thesecould include: methodological issuesin researching and evaluatingperformance; the examination of diverse social and culturaldynamics in differing performancemodes; the role of the audience andperformance interaction; researchingperformance spaces; examining issuesconcerning gesture and non-verbalmodes of communication; technologyand performance; genre norms and conventions.



Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a relevant subject,and/or professional experience;you will also need a performance/academic portfolio thatdemonstrates appropriate skills.

• All candidates must complete anaudition, either in person (for UKstudents) or by DVD submission(for international students) –further details will be availableon application.


Career opportunities This MA combines practical andacademic approaches to popularmusic, so you will be wellequipped with the skills andexpertise for a wide range of careers in the music industry.Career paths include:• performance• teaching• music publishing• music promotion• music journalism• arts and entertainmentadministration.


Alternatively, you will take oneoption from across our MA Mediacourses. These vary each year andprevious options have included:• Contemporary British Film andTelevision

• Contemporary Film and Culture • Critical Issues in Popular Music • Digital and Multi-PlatformStorytelling

• Digital Studio • Documentary History, Form and Practice


• Global Popular Music • Popular Music and Performance • Producing Television • Script to Screen.

AssessmentAssessment includes performances,recitals, essays, practical productionprojects, learning journals, seminarpresentations and portfolio work.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassingproblem-solving, research and analysis,written and oral communication, alongwith experience in teamwork andproject management.

Projects/work experienceWe have links with many prestigiouslocal and national music venues andfestivals, offering valuable workexperience opportunities for students.These include:• The Association of IndependentFestivals

• Bestival/Camp Bestival • LarMac Live • Blissfields • Wilderness.

Why Solent is special• We can help you to arrange work experience with some of theUK’s leading live music venues and festivals.

• Our tutors are highly esteemed in their specialist fields of popularmusic and you will benefit fromtheir wide-ranging knowledge and industry experience.

• High-profile music artists, producers,agents and fellow academics deliverguest lectures and workshops, givinginformed feedback on your workand career opportunities.

• Our practice areas are equippedwith industry-standard backlineamplification, keyboards, drum kitsand PA facilities; guitars, basses,percussion instruments and acousticpianos are also available.


PsychologyGraduate Diploma

This stimulating, challenging course explores the diverse scientific theories and methods used to

understand the human mind and behaviour.

Course overviewYou will develop a comprehensiveunderstanding of psychology byexploring key biological, cognitive,developmental and social areas of enquiry. With a focus on real-worldapplications, you will look at howpsychology can be used to assess a variety of issues such as the effectsof childcare on development,antisocial behaviour, and performancein the workplace.In addition, you will learn essential

research skills used to addresspsychological issues and gainconfidence in conducting your ownindependent research projects. The Graduate Diploma in

Psychology provides a route into apsychology career if you do not holda first degree in the subject. You willgraduate with a qualification that is equivalent to an honours degree in psychology.

Industry focusWe can support you in finding potentialwork experience with organisationssuch as local NHS branches.We welcome regular guest lecturers

who provide up-to-date insights intospecialist aspects of psychology, withprevious speakers from the Institutefor Social and Economic Research andthe Solent NHS Trust. You will be encouraged to present

your research projects nationally.Previous students have presented atconferences organised by the BritishPsychology Society and theInternational Association forRelationship Research.

Course contentTerm 1Contemporary Issues in Social andDevelopmental Psychology: Thisunit provides an introduction to thefields of social and developmentalpsychology. You will learn howevidence from each field translatesinto real-world applications involvingcyberbullying, the effects of childcareon psychological development, andantisocial behaviour.

Personality and IndividualDifferences: This unit provides a comprehensive overview ofpersonality theories and approachesto individual differences, and thetheory, research, measurement and applications of intelligence.

Understanding PsychologicalResearch: You will build yourunderstanding of theoretical andpractical issues in psychologyresearch. You will explore design,analysis and ethical considerations of qualitative and quantitative

The course is modern in itsapproach, intensive in its coverage, anddesigned to really engage you in thesubject as you learn. If you areconsidering a change of career or justwant to further your understanding of the human mind and behaviour, this course will be ideal.

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Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher.

• A minimum of 60 credits ofintroductory degree-levelpsychology; relevant professionalexperience and evidence ofacademic skills/potential may be considered.


Career opportunities Please note: If you’re looking to practise as a professionalpsychologist, you will need to complete further postgraduatetraining and supervision, approvedby the Health and CareProfessions Council. Contact thecourse team for further details.Career paths include:• childcare• health• education• legal• social welfare• clerical• numerical• marketing• PR and sales• science occupations.


research methods. You will alsoconduct, analyse and write up a scientific research report.

Term 2Brain and Behaviour: This unitfocuses on psychobiology, cognitivepsychology and cognitive neuroscience.You will consider how knowledge of biology and cognition helps us tounderstand human behaviour such as perception and problem-solving, and brain disorders such as amnesiaand aphasia.

Psychological Methods and Analysis:This unit follows on from theUnderstanding Psychological Researchunit. You will develop yourunderstanding of quantitative andqualitative methods used inpsychological research. You will learnhow to apply analytic techniques to psychological data and to interpret the findings.

Psychology Project: You will conductand write up a piece of psychologicalresearch to further your research skills.This will demonstrate your ability to conduct research independentlyand to work to deadlines.

AssessmentDuring the course you will developyour critical thinking, analytical andwritten skills through research,interviews and observations, complexdata assessment and reports.

Why Solent is special• Our dedicated and experienced staffhave wide-ranging research expertise.

• Guest lecturers provide up-to-date,real-world insights and knowledge.

• You will have opportunities topresent your research at nationaland international conferences.

• We offer high levels of studentsupport and one-to-one contactwith tutors.

• You will have the chance to takepart in dedicated seminars topresent and discuss specialist topics.


Public Relations MA

This course is designed to equip you with the professional skills and insights to launch

a successful career in a growing industry.

Course overviewThe course focuses on corporate publicrelations (PR) and communicationfrom both the client and theconsultant’s perspective. You will studyall the traditional aspects of corporatePR and communications, as well asexploring the growth and importanceof social media. You will have the opportunity

to work directly with clients on livebriefs and gain valuable workexperience through the ProfessionalPractice unit. By the end of the course,you will be equipped with the skillsand knowledge to succeed in thiscompetitive, rapidly expanding sector. The course is taught by friendly,

supportive tutors with extensiveindustry and commercial expertiseacross the globe. You will also learnfrom high-profile guest lecturers from the media, publishing andcreative sectors.

Industry focusYou will work on live briefs and realprojects involving external clients.Recent projects have included work for the Isle of Wight Tourist Board,Paramount Pictures and Hampshire Fireand Rescue.You will also get the chance

to network with local advertising, PRand marketing executives at our annual‘Meet the Professionals’ event. This provides an excellent platform to discuss career opportunities withindustry insiders.Our ‘Meet the Alumni’ evening also

provides a glimpse into the career pathsof previous students.

Course contentCorporate Public Relations: This unitblends theory with practice, with a focus on key contemporary andemerging issues in PR. You will expandyour knowledge of PR, externalcommunications and stakeholderrelations, explore the key aspects of PR

within a strategic business andorganisational framework, consider the full range of PR specialisations in different sectors, and apply yourlearning to real client briefs. The unitalso offers work-based opportunities.

Corporate Communications: You willexplore the key aspects of corporatecommunications within a strategicbusiness and organisational framework.This unit looks at the full range of specialisations, including internalcommunications, corporate culture and identity, employee engagement,knowledge management andmanagement information. You will alsoconsider the role of communication in teamwork, leadership, changemanagement, negotiation and conflictresolution.

Cultural Influences on Writing andthe Media: This unit introduces you to late twentieth-century culturaltheory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You will examinethe relationship between societaldiscourses, cultural production andaudience, and analyse a wide range offictional, non-fictional and promotionalcultural texts.

Professional Practice: This unit willhelp you to plan your long-term career.You will explore and critically analysethe media, publishing and creativeindustries in the UK and globally. Youwill also research career opportunities in your chosen industry and produceprofessional development plans. You will secure a four-week work placementor freelance assignment as part of this unit.


Major Project: You have a choicebetween an academic dissertationwhich allows you to focus on a topicand specialisation relevant to yourcareer, or a project to design, deliverand evaluate a demanding PRcampaign in your chosen area of interest. The format and structurewill be agreed with your supervisor.You will be expected to synthesiseapproaches and methodologies in thefield and demonstrate initiative andindependent thinking.

AssessmentWritten assignments, presentationsand portfolios of critical assessment,working with real PR examples. Thereis a mix of group and individual work,and some assessments involveworking with live client organisations.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassingcreative thinking, problem-solving,communication and writing formultiple media, along with experiencein presentation and teamwork.

Projects/work experienceYou will complete work experience for four weeks as part of theProfessional Practice unit, enablingyou to apply your theoreticalknowledge to the workplace.Through our professional networks,

we have helped past students to arrange a wide variety of workplacements. These have included localgovernment, BBC Drama, Volvo,Comic Relief, Freud Communicationsand an MP’s constituency office.If you are currently employed, youcan also tailor specific assignments to your existing work or organisation.

Why Solent is special• You will complete live briefs for clients, enabling you to gain real-world experience on projects.

• You will build a portfolio of PR work,including press releases, blogs, socialmedia material and advertisingcritiques, to showcase your talentsto prospective employers.

• There are opportunities to networkwith local advertising, PR andmarketing executives at our annual‘Meet the Professionals’ event.

• You will be able join Solent Creatives,offering freelance assignments toenhance your portfolio.

• We organise study trips to London,with visits to high-profile advertisingand PR agencies, as well as variousexhibitions.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orabove; students with a 2:2 will be considered alongside evidencefrom a suitable portfolio.

• The course is suitable for thosewho have graduated in adifferent discipline, but nowwish to specialise in publicrelations, as well as those who wish to build on theirundergraduate PR studies.


Career opportunities You will be equipped with the skillsto thrive in the communicationsdepartment of an organisation, or to work for an agency thatsupports the communicationsneeds of a range of businesses.Career paths include: • PR and media relations• strategic communications• public affairs and advocacy• publishing• marketing• advertising• retail.


In my view“This MA allowed me to expandon my knowledge of topicalindustry subjects, such as user-generated content and onlinemarketing strategies, as well asgiving me freedom to hone myskills and study areas that wouldreally make a difference to myindustry work.The MA at Solent provided a

perfect balance between theoryand practice and is used almostevery day in my working life.”Since graduating, Mel has won

the prestigious award of ‘BestFemale’ at the Student RadioAwards at London’s O2 arena. Mel Lewis, graduate, MA Public Relations


Retail ManagementMSc

Work while you study to develop your professional skills and enhance your career prospects

in the competitive retail management industry.

Course overviewIn today’s competitive marketplace,retail managers need to keep up-to-date with all the latest skills andpractices to be successful. This advanced course enables you

to advance your management skills,knowledge and expertise throughreal-world learning opportunities. The course follows a thematic

approach to reflect the realities of management in practice. Usingmodels and case studies, you willlearn how to apply decision-making in retail and business.The course is recognised by the

Chartered Management Institute(CMI). You can gain professionalrecognition via student membershipduring your studies.

Industry focusDeveloped with guidance and inputfrom current retail professionals, thecourse enables you to reflect on theretail industry and analyse it in the

wider business context.We run a programme of guest

lectures involving external speakersfrom the retail world. These lecturesprovide a fascinating insight intocareers within the industry.

Course contentThe course covers three main themesacross seven core units:

Personal ManagementDevelopment• Continuing Professional andPersonal Development: This unithighlights the importance ofcontinuing professionaldevelopment (CPD) and bringstogether all aspects of CPD to makeand explain learning andprofessional objectives within yourretail career and beyond.

• Business Skills for Leadership: Thisunit delivers the development andimprovement of definable skills that

are pivotal to successfulmanagement practice and effectiveleadership.

Applied ContemporaryManagement Theory• Management in Context: In thisunit you will learn the theories,research and practice that havecreated advances in the field ofcontemporary management.

• Organisational Development: The focus on organisationaleffectiveness helps members of theorganisation to gain the skills andknowledge necessary in promotinghigh performance across retailorganisations.

• Business Issues and Practice: Thisunit examines some of the mostimportant contemporary businessissues and practice faced by retail(and the wider businessenvironment) and will prepare youfor these challenges.

Management Research• Management Research Methods:This unit will develop the skills ofinquiry and management researchrequired primarily for themanagement/consultancy/work-based project.

• Retail Management/Work-Based/Consultancy Project: Thisunit provides students with anopportunity to undertake in-depthstudy of a set of issues or problems.Here the problem is analysed withinsuitable academic frameworks andspecific conclusions are drawn,leading to realistic recommendations.


AssessmentAssessment is through coursework,including portfolios, written work,presentations and the final project.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range oftransferable skills, encompassinggroup working, presentation, researchand analysis, working to deadlines and applying knowledge to real-worldscenarios.

Why Solent is special• Our tutors have a range of expertisein retail and general management,human resource management(HRM) and marketing across a variety of industries, so you willgain a rich breadth of understanding of theory and practice.

• Flexible learning enables you tostudy part-time while in full-timeemployment; unlike most distancelearning, you will have regular classsessions and frequent tutor contact.

• Formative assessment (informalfeedback on your progress) is builtinto every unit to give you the bestchance of success.

Course length 3 years part-time (classroom anddistance learning)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher, or an equivalentprofessional qualification and/or evidence of managerialexperience.


• As a part-time course, overseasstudents in need of a studentvisa are not eligible to apply.

Career opportunities On completing this course, youwill be well placed to take yourmanagement career to the nextlevel within your currentorganisation or elsewhere.



Shipping OperationsMSc

Develop your professional skills and career in the maritime industry with this flexible

and interactive online course.

Course overviewThis course is aimed at maritimeprofessionals who have considerableprofessional expertise and experiencein the industry.On the course, you will develop

specialised knowledge and skills in ship safety management and/or HR in shipping operations. You will learn all the skills needed

to succeed in management positionsashore and to identify and solvecomplex, real-life issues and problemsthrough work-related assignmentsand workplace projects.Serving seafarers and shipping

industry professionals havedemanding jobs that often take themto different parts of the world. Hence,this course is taught online bydistance learning using SolentUniversity’s virtual learningenvironment, which is availableanywhere in the world, day and night.

Industry focusOur teaching staff keep up-to-datewith the latest industry practices anddevelopments through their researchand representation at theInternational Maritime Organization(IMO) and other shipping bodies. Industry experts also contribute to the programme and mentorstudents on work-based projects,helping to develop professional skillsrelevant to their work.

Course contentYear one• Postgraduate and Self-ManagedStudy

• International Maritime Context • Business Research Skills • Professional Skills and PracticePortfolio Option unitsYou will have the option to follow thesafety management or the humanelement strands.

Safety management strand:• Risk and Safety Management • Legal Process Human element strand:• Strategic Management of theHuman Element

• Maritime Talent Management

Year two• Project Option unitsSafety management strand:• Safety Culture• Accident Investigation andOrganisational LearningHuman element strand:• Performance and RewardManagement

• Employee Relations and Engagement

AssessmentAssessment is through coursework,presentations, briefing papers, reports,portfolios, personal development plansand project work (including adissertation).

Key career skillsYou will develop a range of transferableskills encompassing analysis, problem-solving, influencing, decision-making,communication, presentation, report-writing, time management, debatingand career management.

Projects/work experienceYou will complete much of thecoursework and project as part of a real live brief within your workplace.You will work with an industry mentorwho will guide your work-basedproject and help you create aprofessional practice portfolio. This willensure that you develop skills that arerelevant to your work.


Why Solent is special• The MSc is directly aimed at professionals working in themaritime industry; it providesprofessional development for a variety of management careers in the sector.

• The course is accredited by theInstitute of Marine Engineering,Science and Technology.

• The course is taught online so youcan continue with your work whileyou study.

• With strong industry links, ouracademic staff are actively involvedin researching the safety and HRchallenges faced by the industry.

• Solent’s track record in maritimeeducation and training extends backover 100 years through theinternationally acclaimed WarsashMaritime Academy.

• Southampton is a hub of maritimeactivity, with access to state-of-the-art facilities for students.

In my view“Having gone to sea as a cadet at 16 and worked my way up to a senior management position, I had never previously consideredcontinuing with further education.This MSc is an online course,

which is a real benefit. The coreunits are relevant to all sectors of the maritime industry and theinvestigative reports and analysishave helped my work. There are opportunities to share

my views with fellow studentsfrom across the shipping industry.These discussions, together withmy own independent study, havehelped to develop new skills. This will benefit me personally,

and the company, as we work to promote a greater safetyculture at sea.”Solent graduate, now a SeniorMarine Superintendent atOdfjell Management AS

Course length 2 years distance/online learning

Entry level • An honours degree in maritimestudies, shipping, business or law,or another appropriate subjectand relevant professionalqualifications/experience.

• A certificate of competence as: a Master or Chief Engineer; Class1 Master Mariner; a Class 1Engineer; STCW management-level qualifications, or equivalent,plus management-levelexperience in the sea transportindustry (as a Master; a ChiefOfficer; a Chief Engineer; a FirstEngineer or equivalent).

• An HND in an appropriatediscipline plus relevantprofessional qualifications andmanagement experience; allcandidates must be working/recently employed in themaritime or shipping industry.

• If your first language is notEnglish, you must have an IELTSscore of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT score of 100 or more.

Career opportunities As a graduate of this course, you will possess a diverse range of skills. This will open up a rangeof opportunities, from shippingmanagement through to portoperations and even teaching.


Songwriting MA

Whether you’re a music performer, composer or producer, this creative course will help you

to sharpen your practical and theoretical songwriting skills.


Course overviewOn this course, you will developadvanced songwriting and creativemusic-making skills in the studio and other environments. This is aflexible and wide-ranging course thatcan be tailored to your specific areasof interest.You will explore and develop a range

of ideas through practical researchand reflective enquiry, and you will be encouraged to push creativeboundaries and possibilities. During the third semester, you will

focus on a major individual project in your chosen area. You will beallocated a supportive supervisor withexperience in this specialist field. Solent has a supportive, stimulating

and interdisciplinary postgraduateculture that helps you to developyour skills and shape your researchand portfolio to suit your careeraspirations.

Industry focusDuring the course, you will gainexperience of live performance andworking in the music industry.Wherever possible, you will completeassessments in practical settings.There will also be opportunities totake part in live briefs and a range ofproduction, performance, educationaland community arts projects. Industry professionals support the

course through regular guest lectures.Our visiting fellows include: producerTrevor Horn CBE; Colin Lester, CEO of Universal Music Group; electronicmusic pioneer John Foxx; Carl Palmerof the group Emerson, Lake andPalmer; and singer Feargal Sharkey.

Course contentDuring the course, you will take fourcore units:

Core unitsSongwriting in the Studio: This unitexplores the relationship betweensongwriting and the studioenvironment. You will research therole of the studio as a compositionaltool and look at the impact ofproduction processes on music-making, culminating in a researchessay and a practical portfolio.

Songwriting in Practice: This unitexplores a range of songwritingprocesses and creative music-makingin various contexts. You will researchthe development of stylistic practicesin popular music, assess how value is ascribed in music reception, andlook at the relationship betweensongwriting, arrangement, productionand performance.

Professional Development andResearch Skills: On this unit, you willenhance your research skills inpreparation for the major project. You will learn about research methodsand techniques that can be used in the media industries.

Master's Project: You will design,produce and present an individualpiece of work in a specialist area of interest. You will be expected to critically synthesise approaches and methodologies in your chosenresearch field and demonstrateinitiative and independent thinking.


Option unitsYou will choose one option unit fromour MA Media courses. These varyeach year and previous options have included:• Contemporary British Film andTelevision

• Contemporary Film and Culture• Critical Issues in Popular Music • Digital and Multi-PlatformStorytelling



• Global Popular Music • Music Festivals, Society and Culture• Music Industry Project • Popular Music and Performance • Producing Television • Script to Screen.

AssessmentAssessment is through creativeportfolio work, essays, practicalproduction projects, learning journalsand seminar presentations.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassingproblem-solving, research andanalysis, and writing, along withexperience in teamwork, presentationand project management.

Projects/work experienceWe have links with many prestigiouslocal and national music venues andfestivals, offering diverse workexperience opportunities for students.These include:• The Association of IndependentFestivals

• Bestival/Camp Bestival • LarMac Live • Blissfields • Wilderness.

Why Solent is special• You will have opportunities forexciting work placements throughour contacts in the music industries.

• Our tutors are highly esteemed intheir specialist fields of popularmusic and the media, so you willbenefit from their wide-rangingknowledge and practical experience.

• High-profile music artists, producers,agents and fellow academics provideguest lectures and workshops, givinginformed feedback on your workand career opportunities.

• Our practice rooms are equippedwith industry-standard backlineamplification, keyboards, drum kitsand PA facilities; guitars, basses,percussion instruments and acousticpianos are also available.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a relevant subject and/orprofessional experience; you willalso need a performance/academic portfolio thatdemonstrates appropriate skills.

• All candidates must complete anaudition, either in person (for UKstudents) or by DVD submission(for international students) –further details will be availableon application.


Career opportunities On this course, you will gain theknowledge, skills and contacts to excel in a wide range of popularmusic-related careers. Career paths include:• songwriting and composition• music performance• music production• music education• community arts projects• music publishing• music journalism.



Special EffectsMA

A combination of work placements and guidance from highly experienced tutors will take your

knowledge and skills in special effects to the next level.

Course overviewDesigned in collaboration withindustry, this MA is aimed at highlymotivated students, offering theopportunity to study special effects at an advanced level within an art,design and media environment. You will learn alongside experienced

practitioners from the televisionindustry and benefit from our well-established industry links, such as with Frame Doctors. You will have the opportunity

to specialise in either the design andcrafting of CGI animation using digitaldevices, the crafting of physicalspecial effects using animatronicsdevices, or the conceptualisation,design and crafting of visual effects. All study units will develop

theoretical and critical approachesand support the design, prototypingand production of polished, functionalartefacts for your portfolio.

Industry focusLive projects and case studiesdelivered by our industry partners will ensure that you gain experiencein working to real professional briefs,and that you will be supported in undertaking extensive workexperience.

Course contentUnits covered include:• Research Methods • Concept Design and Prototyping* • Professional Studio Practice* • Dissertation • Major Project.

* These units will be delivered viablended learning on a placement basiswithin relevant special effects (SFX)companies. In addition, students willbe able to develop their major projectin liaison with industry, subject toachieving course and unit outcomes.

AssessmentThere are a variety of assessmentmethods, from studio projects and workshop and media outcomesto group and individual case studiesand written assignments. Industryrepresentatives are invited to assessyour work.

Key career skillsYou will develop skills in problem-solving, research and analysistechniques, teamwork, written andoral communication, and managingprojects from initial conceptionthrough to final presentation.

We have been incrediblyfortunate to develop such close ties with the academic team at Southampton Solent, and theopportunity to work with them in developing an MA in specialeffects has yielded a truly innovativecourse. The investment withinPEW36 Animation Studios to housea significant portion of the coursewill offer those students unparalleledaccess to tools, expertise andcontacts, giving them a majoradvantage over their competition.

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Entry level • A good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as,special/visual effects, animation,computer and video gamedesign, film and TV production,media production, mediatechnology, product design, fine art or illustration.

• All applicants will be expected to attend an interview andpresent a portfolio; you will also need to demonstrate a suitable level of expertise in life drawing, observational and animation skills.


• Part-time delivery is notavailable for overseas studentsrequiring a student visa.

Career opportunities Graduates will have the specialisedknowledge and skills required forthe visual effects, animation, CGI,stop-motion and animatronicssectors of the SFX industry.


Projects/work experienceYou will be based in a company for part of the course but required to attend seminars and tutorials at the university.

Why Solent is special• Employers will recognise that youreducation is provided by tutors whounderstand current industrypractice, using industry-standardfacilities.

• Dr Johnny Issapour, Course Leader, is the first academic in the UK witha PhD in special effects andanimatronics.

• A study trip to Disneyland Paris willfocus on the practice and theory of 2D and 3D digital animation and investigate how new digitaltechnologies have helped to re-invent animation as a visual art form.

• During visits to special effectscompanies in the UK, you willexamine the process from initialidea, through concept development,to post-production.


Sport and DevelopmentMA

This highly specialised course, which examines how sport can promote social development,

is at the leading edge of international study in the field.

Course overviewThe course looks at the developmentof sport (with an emphasis ondeveloping talent), increasing sportparticipation and providingsustainable pathways. It alsoconsiders the use of sport as aneffective and cost-efficient tool for human and social development. On this course, you will study:

• development policy and practice • social inclusion • public health issues • economic development • disaster response • education • conflict resolution and peace-building. You will gain advanced knowledge

and understanding of the policy,research and theory involved in sportand development initiatives in the UKand abroad.The course is ideally suited if you

are currently working, or planning towork, in sport at the local, national,regional or international level.

Industry focusAll units integrate work-basedlearning opportunities in teaching and assessment.

Course contentCore units, for example:Development Theory and Practice:This unit introduces the ideologies,paradigms, concepts and theoreticalmodels of development in thecommunity and international context.It focuses on the social and politicalaspects and looks at both developedand developing world perspectives.

Sport Development Policy: You willexamine policy and practice in themanagement of sport development.You will consider the vision andprocess of social change fromdifferent contemporary views.

Managing Sport and Development:This unit focuses on the factorsinfluencing management approaches

to sport and development, exploringthe implications at strategic andoperational levels. You will alsoanalyse international and culturalinfluences.

Social Theories and Issues in Sportand Development: This unitexamines key sport and developmentissues from different sociological andtheoretical viewpoints.

Monitoring and Evaluation forSport and Development: You willexplore the various monitoring andevaluation models used in the field.You will also learn how to apply thesemodels in your own field of expertise.

Research Methods: You will developthe enquiry and research skillsrequired primarily for the dissertation.You will study the major theories andconcepts associated with empiricaland library-based research and learnhow to apply them to practicalresearch situations.

Dissertation and ProfessionalReflection: You will undertake the in-depth study of an issue or problemin your area of interest/practice anddemonstrate the required skills at postgraduate level.

Two options from:• Work-Based Project• Mega Sports Events and Development• People in Organisations• Project Management.


AssessmentAssessment is through essays, onlinediscussions, oral examinations, workplacement reports and a dissertation.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range oftransferable skills encompassingproblem-solving, critical analysis,communication and presentation.

Projects/work experienceYou will have the opportunity to conduct a national or internationalwork-based project in industry as partof coursework and the dissertation.

Why Solent is special• You will have opportunities topresent your work at internationalconferences, individually or as partof a globally renowned team.

• You will benefit from our stronglinks and contacts with industry; we also host guest lectures fromleading authorities in the field.

• You will have the chance tocomplete placements in sport for development organisationsinternationally.

Course length 2 years (part-time)

Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in sport and/or socialdevelopment, or an equivalentprofessional qualification.

• You may be admitted without a degree if you can demonstrategraduate-equivalent knowledgeand skills.

• You must be able todemonstrate that you arecapable of undertaking research.


• As a part-time course, overseasstudents requiring a student visawill not be eligible to apply.

Career opportunities This master’s course providesexcellent career opportunities,both nationally andinternationally, in communitysport development such as:• management and leadership• monitoring and evaluation• government policy• community development.


In my view“The sport and developmentcourse has made me criticallyreflect on the world of sports and become more conscious and aware of my own role withinthe organisation I work for. We start challenging the practiceswithin the sport for developmentfield and look at alternatives froma conscious foundation.”Knut, student, MA Sport and Development

Dream big and withfocus and hard work,anything is possible.

Paul Goodison,Olympic gold medallist2008, Solent graduate andHonorary Doctor of Sport“ ”


Sports BroadcastingMA

On this course, you will gain the skills to launch your career in TV, radio or multimedia

sports broadcasting.

Course overviewThis advanced course providesexcellent training for a career either in front of or behind the camera.You will learn all the key practical

skills, with advanced training intelevision and radio production andproject management. It is basedaround studio and location work, withan emphasis on live sporting events. In addition to the production aspects,you will also develop the analyticalskills needed to succeed in thisthriving industry. You will have access to cutting-edge

broadcast facilities and will learn howto produce, report and present tobroadcast standards. The course is taught by a talented

team of sports editors, freelancers and award-winning journalists. So youwill learn the latest industry insights,preparing you for an exciting career in the field.

Industry focusOur high-profile guest lecturers haveincluded the BBC’s chief footballwriter (Phil McNulty), the head of BBCSport Interactive and Formula Onecoverage (Ben Gallop), and sports starsIwan Thomas and Matthew Le Tissier.Industry professionals provide

regular feedback in workshopsessions, giving you an understandingof professional standards andexpectations. We have excellent working

relationships with national and localsporting clubs, so you will have theopportunity to gain invaluableinsights into the exciting world of sports journalism.

Course contentThe Broadcasting of Sport: Nationaland International Perspectives: On this theoretical unit, you willanalyse the historical, political andcultural factors that have shapedsports broadcasting, both in the UKand globally. You will study historicalfactors that defined the relationshipbetween sports broadcasting andnational/political cultures andidentities. You will also look at currentthemes and issues globally.

Sports Broadcasting: You will takepart in the broadcast of live sportingevents. Using university, amateur andsemi-professional sport, you willdevelop contacts and produceprogramming to support onlinemagazine content. In TV, you willwork with camera crews, planning,producing and then editing shoots.You will learn studio disciplines andhow to manage on location. You willalso produce radio content, includingsports commentary and reporting.

Students with a master’s degreein sports broadcasting should be a step ahead in their value to the TVindustry. Armed with the knowledgegained from such a specialist course,they should find it easier to slotcomfortably into any employmentopportunity offered to them. Theywill be better equipped to developtheir careers in a challenging andfast-developing broadcast world.

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Alongside the production aspect, you will learn about the theories of sports broadcasting.

Cultural Influences on Writing andthe Media: This unit introduces youto late twentieth-century culturaltheory framed by the notions of post-modernism, post-feminism, post-colonialism, post-humanism and post-structuralism. You willexamine the relationship betweensocietal discourses, culturalproduction and audiences through a wide range of fictional, non-fictionaland promotional cultural texts.

Professional Practice: This unit willhelp you to plan your long-termcareer. You will explore and criticallyanalyse the media, publishing andcreative industries globally. You willalso research career opportunities in your chosen industry and produceprofessional development plans. You will complete a four-week workplacement or freelance assignment.

Master’s Project: You will design,produce and present a demandingpiece of work in your chosen area ofinterest. The form and structure willdepend on the subject, which will beagreed with your supervisor. You willbe expected to synthesise approachesand methodologies, and demonstrateinitiative and independent thinking.

AssessmentThis MA is taught and assessed usinga wide variety of methods that mirrorindustry practice. In addition tolectures and seminars, you will takepart in workshops and productionsessions using the faculty’s industry-standard media production facilities.

Key career skillsDuring your studies, you will develop a range of skills,encompassing communication,creative thinking, teamwork, timemanagement and presentation.

Projects/work experienceYou will be encouraged to securework placements and we will activelyhelp you to make contacts throughour extensive links with industry.

Why Solent is special• Alongside our talented teachingstaff, we welcome high-profile guestlecturers, such as senior BBCbroadcasters, freelance journalistsand international sports stars.

• You will work alongside studentstaking photography, film, graphicdesign, visual arts and fashiondegrees, which will help you todevelop invaluable interdisciplinaryskills for your future career.

• Our industry-standard facilitiesinclude TV and radio studios andcutting-edge audio and videoediting suites.


Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a related discipline.


Career opportunities There is a skills gap in the sportsbroadcasting industry and highlyskilled graduates are in highdemand. Following this course, you will be well equipped to pursuecareers in print-based, online and broadcast media such as:• sports journalist• television producer• radio broadcaster• television presenter• radio presenter• press and public relations• video promotion• advertising.



TelevisionMA

Recognised for national excellence in media education, this practical, hands-on course will

prepare you for an exciting career in the television industry.

Course overviewTelevision is a rapidly expandingindustry in the UK. This advancedcourse will equip you with theintellectual, creative and practical skillsfor a successful career in this sector. On the production side, you will learn

about the latest industry practices,including convergence, multi-platformbroadcasting, interactivity and 360-degree commissioning. Working closely with your tutor,

you will tailor the course to yourspecific interests, culminating in a project or dissertation. Our teaching staff have extensive

industry links, so you will undertakeproduction work externally andthrough our in-house agencies, SolentProductions and Solent Creatives.As a graduate you will have a solid

understanding of the whole productioncycle and be equipped for a variety of careers in the industry.

Industry focusGuest speakers: We welcome regularguest lecturers from industry. Previousspeakers have included:• directors Ken Russell and Alan Parker• producers Claire Lewis (7 Up) andNik Powell (The Crying Game)

• cinematographer Brian Tufano(Trainspotting)

• editors Alex Mackie (CSI andDownton Abbey) and David Gamble(Shakespeare in Love)

• film/TV representatives fromChannel 4, the Film Council,Polygram, Working Title and GMTV.

Events: We host key events forSouthampton Film Week, which givesstudents the chance to meet andnetwork with industry professionals.

Competitions: You will beencouraged to enter industrycompetitions, such as the RoyalTelevision Society student awards.Our undergraduate students won

a Royal Television Society award forthe murder mystery game show‘Motive’ in 2010.

Course contentDuring the course, you will take fourcore units.Professional Development andResearch Skills: On this unit, you willenhance your research skills inpreparation for the major project. You will learn a range of researchmethods and techniques that areused in the media industries.

Master’s Project: You will design,produce and present an individuallydemanding piece of work in yourchosen area of interest. You will be expected to critically synthesiseapproaches and methodologies, and demonstrate initiative andindependent thinking.

TV Professional Practice 1 – High-Definition Single Camera: You willshoot a short high-definition (HD)film for television. The content of thefilm can be shaped by your creativevision or by a live client brief. You willexplore advanced skills and principlesinvolved in the creation andproduction of television content. You will also look at post-productionand the development of your project’smulti-platform potential.

TV Professional Practice 2 – High-Definition Studio: You will developand shoot an HD television studioproject. You will learn how to judge thedifference in timing between singlecamera and multi-camera action, andlook at issues of continuity. You willalso co-ordinate a large crew whichmay include vision mixers, sound and



Entry level • An honours degree at 2:2 orhigher in a relevant discipline.

• A portfolio that demonstratesappropriate skills may berequired.


Career opportunities Following the course, you will bewell prepared for a wide range ofcareers in the television industry.


tape engineers, floor managers,teleprompters, production assistantsand camera operators.

Optional unitsYou will choose one option fromacross our MA Media courses. These vary each year and previousexamples have included:• Contemporary British Film andTelevision

• Digital and Multi-PlatformStorytelling



• Global Popular Music • Popular Music and Performance• Producing Television • Script to Screen.

AssessmentEssays, practical production andresearch projects, learning contracts,seminar presentations, pitches andportfolio work.

Key career skillsDuring the course, you will develop a range of skills, encompassing oraland written communication,presentation and projectmanagement, along with experiencein teamwork and negotiation.

Projects/work experienceYou will gain practical experience with our in-house agencies, SolentCreatives and Solent Productions.You will also take part in filming

at the Glastonbury festival, producingwork for Glastonbury TV and the BBC. For the past two years, our students

have provided video coverage of

Cowes Week for Cowes TV. Solentgraduates have also worked at a local hospital on the production of the Channel 4 series One BornEvery Minute.

Why Solent is special• You will gain practical experience in our production houses, as well as taking part in film events andstudy trips.

• You will be encouraged to enterindustry competitions, such as the Royal Television Society student awards.

• Our highly experienced staff haveworked in all areas of the TV andfilm industry, so you will benefitfrom their wide-ranging knowledgeand industry experience.

• You will hear from high-profile guestspeakers from industry to inspireand inform your work.

• Our state-of-the-art facilitiesinclude three fully equipped studiosand an outside broadcastingproduction unit.


Writing Fashion and CultureMA

Become a multi-skilled fashion communicator in areas as diverse as fashion journalism and fashion

media, exhibition reviewing and fashion criticism, opening up a wide range of career possibilities.

Course overviewTaking its lead from the dynamicmedia industry, this innovativemaster’s course delivers advancedskills in editorial and multi-platformjournalism, coupled with an in-depthunderstanding of theory and analysisrelated to aesthetics, audience,consumption and display.Delivered by practitioners and

experts in journalism and fashiontheory, both academic and practicalsessions will introduce you to theworld of fashion design andcommunication, including film,blogging, editing, writing, art direction,fashion history and research. Solent provides access to a wide

range of final project options in theindustry, such as an internship at amagazine or museum. Alternatively, themajor project can entail research, basedon an archive or fashion business.

Industry focusYou will be taught by tutors who havewide-ranging experience in the mediaand fashion industries and will equipyou with the skills that employers in this rapidly evolving sector arelooking for.

Course contentFashion Journalism and Design 1:This unit will examine the role of the fashion journalist and theirengagement with traditional printformats. It will provide a solidgrounding in practical and productionskills, including planning, writing,image creation and manipulation, and desktop publishing using AdobeInDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

Fashion Journalism and Design 2: In this unit you will examine the roleof the fashion journalist in relation to multimedia platforms, and thedifferent challenges and opportunitiesthey present. You will also develop a critical understanding of multi-platform journalism and the use of content management software.

Contemporary FashionCommunication: This unit developsyour mastery in the analysis of onlinemedia and its impact on fashionjournalism, magazines and markets.You will gain a critical knowledge andengagement with fashion magazineoutputs, with specific links to cutting-edge thinking and practice in newdevelopments in online production and consumption.

Fashion Visualisation: This unitfocuses on the visual elements of fashion media in the digital age. It will not only examine the changing

This MA will build yourknowledge and experience as a multi-platform writer, allowing you todevelop editorial skills and engage in the current topics and debatessurrounding the advances in fashionjournalism. To help you develop an expert voice we also offer theopportunity to gain in depth knowledgeof fashion and costume history. The course offers an interdisciplinary

approach to fashion writing and isdelivered by practitioners and expertsin journalism, fashion history and media studies; students will be introduced to the world of fashioncommunication including, blogging,editing, art direction, fashion historyand underpinned by extensive andintensive research study skills.

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face of fashion media but also allowyou to confidently perform on avariety of new media platforms,including blogging (micro and live),media apps for mobile technology and social networking sites.

Fashion Aesthetics and Criticism:This unit is divided into two sections:‘key theoretical issues’ and ‘aestheticsand criticism’. For ‘key theoreticalissues’, you will be introduced tocontemporary academic developmentsand debates in the study of fashiontheory. In ‘aesthetics and criticism’, you will examine aesthetic principlesand learn to apply them in your critical writing.

Costume, Consumption, Display: This unit examines geographicallocations of fashion and discussestheoretical approaches to analysingfashion within the arenas of displayand sites of consumption, such as: thefashion vitrine of the high street; thespectacle of the catwalk show; galleryand museum displays; the virtualspace; and case studies such asSHOWstudio.

Major Project and Reflective Piece:This major project is the final elementin your MA. You will demonstrate notonly professional expertise in the skillsrelevant to your project work, but alsoa clear mastery of the issues, theories,processes and debates coveredthroughout the course.

AssessmentAssessment is through professionalarticles, portfolios, exhibition reviews,research folders, essay, proposals,presentations, the major project and the reflective report.

Key career skillsYou will develop a range of skillsincluding creativity, personalresponsibility, initiative,communication, time managementand decision-making.

Why Solent is special• Access to our significant consumerculture/magazine archive throughoutthe year.

• Experienced academic staff andpractitioners who maintain strongindustry links.

• High-profile visiting speakersthroughout the year.

• Fantastic facilities – from Mac suitesto photography labs, plus a newstate-of-the-art newsroom.

• A great learning environment andstudent experience, both on and off campus.


Entry level • A good honours degree in arelevant subject area; or an HNDor ordinary degree in a relatedsubject, combined with aminimum of two years’ relevantprofessional experience; orprofessional experience, togetherwith a portfolio evidencing a skills base in a related area.


Career opportunities Career paths include:• multimedia fashion journalism• fashion curation• fashion PR• exhibition reviewer/critic.


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Southampton Solent University's research communitythrives on the commitment of its staff and students. We work in selected areas, on a wide variety of significantproblems and, in close partnership with our researchstudents, we seek to create new knowledge, whether throughtechnical innovation, analysis, creative practice or thesystematic codification of information. Research needs to be tested, and communication of results

is fundamental to this process, where colleagues across the world are able to test and comment on professionallypresented methodology and results. All researchers aretherefore encouraged to publish their work or produceperformances of high standing. The communities of practicein which we work are international, and opportunities for collaboration are equally cosmopolitan. The award of research degrees is through a long-established agreementwith Nottingham Trent University (NTU). Dr Linda Juleff Chair of the Research Degree Committee

Type of studyThere are three types of research degree that can bestudied for at Southampton Solent University: • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – via MPhil• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – direct

To gain an MPhil, you critically investigate and evaluate a topic and demonstrate an understanding of appropriateassociated research methods. You will need to showoriginality in the application of knowledge and problem-solving, and an understanding of how the boundaries ofknowledge are advanced through research. To gain a PhD, you are required to produce a body of work

that contains a significant and original contribution toknowledge in your chosen subject area, which is sufficientlyimportant to merit publication. The majority of students wishing to gain a PhD

qualification will do so via transfer from MPhil registration(option two). For direct registration (option three) you willneed to demonstrate adequately that you have substantialresearch skills at an appropriate level, such as anotherdoctorate in a different area, a previous MPhil or referredpublications in an area relevant to the topic.

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Research centresPostgraduate research is conducted within faculty researchcentres. Each full-time research student is guaranteedaccess to a minimum of: • IT and telecommunication resources, including the use of a PC, adequate software and access to a telephone line

• printing and photocopying facilities • library resources, including the inter-library loan facility • working space in the relevant research centre • specialist in-house facilities.

Learning support facilities for part-time research studentsare more variable and are normally negotiated betweenthe intending student and the research centre prior to enrolment.

How to applyApplications may be submitted at any point during the year. You can apply to study for an MPhil or PhD at SouthamptonSolent University in a wide range of research areas. To apply,you will be required to submit the following: • a completed and signed application form • two suitable references • a brief research proposal (approximately 1,000 words) • evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable) • qualification transcripts/certificates (scanned copies aresuitable, but, if accepted, you will be required to presentthe originals at registration)

• the photograph ID page of your passport • an employer guarantee form or confirmation of fundingletter, if you are sponsored.

Checkpoint Research proposal: you will need to include the following:• the subject you wish to research • why it is of interest to you • how you propose to carry out your research • how your proposed project relates to other work in the field

• how you think your project might contribute to furtherunderstanding of your subject. References: you will need to send your two referees the postgraduate research reference form for them to complete and return to Academic Services in a signedand sealed envelope. Once all your documents are received by Academic

Services, they will be forwarded to the appropriate facultyscrutiny panel who will assess your application based onthe following criteria: • The proposed area of study is capable of leading toscholarly research and to its presentation for assessmentat a viva examination.

• There is the appropriate expert supervision and capacitycurrently available within the university.

• Your qualifications and/or experience are suitable.• There are appropriate resources in place at the university.

You can normally expect to hear the outcome of yourapplication within eight weeks of submission.

“One of the reasons for choosing Solent

University was the facilities offered for

research students. An individual research

desk with computer, library resources

and e-resources are available to every

research student.”

Joe Zhou, PhD Education Management

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Southampton Solent University has a wide range of researchareas currently available which are listed below. To discussareas of research prior to making an application, pleasecontact the relevant faculty director of research students:

Faculty of Business, Sport and EnterpriseProfessor David Watkins: [email protected]

Faculty of the Creative IndustriesProfessor Maurice Owen: [email protected]

Faculty of Maritime and TechnologyAnthony Gallagher, Associate Professor:[email protected]

Business, Sport and EnterpriseBiomechanics Cognition and perception Corporate social responsibility (CSR) Criminology Critical management Critical social psychology Cybercrime Enterprise development Enterprise/entrepreneurship education Entrepreneurship

Environmentally sustainable enterprise Evaluation studies Event and destination management Exercise science Football studies General management Globalisation Health psychology Heterodox economics Higher and further education pedagogies History of crime and culture Human resource management (HRM) Human resource development (HRD) Intellectual property rights (IPR) Knowledge and organisational learning Law, including environmental and property law Legal education Local economic development Marxian economics Property finance and economics Psychology of personal relationships Real estate finance and economics Research evaluation Small business management (SME management) SME and entrepreneurship policy Social and economic studies of sports

AREAS OF

RESEARCH STUDY

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Social enterprise Sport and wellbeing Sports and fitness training Sports biodynamics Sports biomechanics Sports management Sports physiology Sports psychology Sports science Strategic management Tourism, particularly sustainable tourism True crime

The Creative Industries Art and designArts and politicsBroadcast mediaCommunication and creativityContemporary musicCreative writingCultural studiesDesign historyFashionFashion accessoriesFashion stylingFilm and televisionFine artHistory of artInteractive digital mediaJournalismLiteratureMaterial aesthetics

Music and imageMusic and mediaMusic festivals and live musicMusic, identity and representationMusic industriesMusic in performanceMusic production analysisMusic technologyPerforming fashionPhotographyPopular music historyPopular music in education Sonic/visual arts and experimental musicStylingTextilesVisual arts

Maritime and TechnologyAdaptive optimisation methodsBuilt environmentComputingDesignEngineeringMarine environmental policyMarine operationsNaval architecture

For further information, please [email protected] or visit our website:www.solent.ac.uk/research

Analysing the ecology of UK mammalsDavid Oakley is a part-time PhD student researchingthe UK's weasel and stoat population. His studies haveattracted national attention, and he has even appearedon the BBC’s ‘One Show’. “Presently there's no way of accurately assessing whether

these animals occupy an area, or how many there are,” hesaid. To fill this gap, David has designed a rapid assessmentprotocol – using camera trapping and footprint tunnels, as well as hair capture for DNA analysis – and completedfield trials in the New Forest, Devon and Sussex. “Theuniversity has given me the opportunity to contributeoriginal scientific knowledge in my chosen field,” he said.“What I find most rewarding is adding something new to my field of study, which I am proud of, and the BBCappearance was a great chance to present my research to a much wider audience.”

You will be required to abide by the university’s regulations,policies and procedures. These documents, together withother information made available to you at the time of an admission offer being made, will comprise the primaryterms of the contract between you and the university. In accepting such an offer, you will be signifying yourconsent to these terms.

The university reserves the right to take disciplinary actionwhere regulations are broken, and in extreme cases thiscould lead to expulsion from the university.

As a student, you will have access to a wealth of informationdescribing the teaching, examination and assessmentarrangements, services and facilities which are available to you, via the university website. You may wish to start bylooking at the Southampton Solent Charter which sets outour institutional values and our wish to ensure that theuniversity remains a supportive community to all:

www.solent.ac.uk/charter

Our offer letter will outline the key issues that you need to be aware of prior to joining the university and will directyou to our ‘HelloUni’ website, which is dedicated toproviding you with a range of information that may behelpful in advance of arrival, including the formal policiesand procedures that are relevant to all students. You willalso be given a copy of the student handbook when youenrol at the university.

No smoking policyThe university operates a no smoking policy. Staff, studentsand visitors may not smoke in the buildings and grounds,except in certain designated external areas.

No drugs policyThe university is committed to preventing drug and solventabuse amongst its staff and students, and to maintaining a safe and efficient educational environment.

No illegal drugs or associated equipment may be broughtonto any university premises, including the Students’ Unionand residences.

The police will be informed in cases of illegal drug use, and disciplinary procedures will be applied to any studentinvolved, which may result in expulsion from the university.

Consumption of alcoholWith the exception of the residences, the consumption of alcohol at the university is permitted only in licensedareas, other than for special occasions when the priorpermission of a member of the university’s seniormanagement team must be obtained.

DisclaimerEvery effort is made to ensure that the information givenin this prospectus is correct at the time of publication and that the course information accurately describes the courses offered by the university.

However, from time to time details change; you shouldcontact the university to verify information, especially if you wish to place particular reliance upon it. If you areparticularly concerned about the detailed elements of a course, you should contact the university to check thecourse content prior to acceptance of an offer of a place.We will take all reasonable steps to provide educationalservices and to minimise any disruption to those services.

However, we reserve the right to postpone, relocate,restructure, withdraw or cancel any teaching sessions or examinations, any course or particular options, modules,units or specialisms within a course due to the occurrenceof any event or circumstance beyond our reasonablecontrol (including, but not limited to, industrial action,whether by university staff or others, a shortage of staff,unavailability of facilities or insufficient student numbers).

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TERMS AND

CONDITIONS


AAthletic Development and Peak Performance 32

CCreative Advertising 32Creative Writing: Industry and Practice 34Criminology and Criminal Justice 36

FFashion Merchandise Management 38Fashion Photography 40Fashion Styling 42Film 44

GGraphic Design 46

HHuman Resource Management 48

IIllustration 50International Accounting and Finance 52International Business Economics 54International Business Management 56International Finance 58International Maritime Studies –Ship and Shipping Management 60International Maritime Studies – Shipping and Logistics 62International Trade Regulation 66

MManagement 64Marketing Management 66Master of Business Administration 68Media 70Media Writing 72Multimedia Journalism 74Music Festival Industries 76

PPersonnel and Development 78Photography 80Politics and International Relations 82Popular Music 84Popular Music Performance 86Graduate Diploma in Psychology 88Public Relations 90

RRetail Management 92

SShipping Operations 94Songwriting 96Special Effects 98Sport and Development 100Sports Broadcasting 102

TTelevision 104

WWriting Fashion and Culture 106

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By roadSouthampton is just 75 miles from London. From the north, London and the home counties: theM3, M27 and A34 provide fast, direct road links into theheart of the city. From the west: the A36 is the major route from the westcountry, Bristol and Wales.From the east: Follow the A27/M27 and leave at junction 8.

The postcode for the university is SO14 0YN.

ParkingAs a city centre university, there is little parking oncampus. The nearest car parks are at Grosvenor Square(SO15 2BE) and Bedford Place (SO15 2DS).

By railFrom London, take the regular train service (every 30minutes) from London Waterloo station.

The closest train station is Southampton Central.

By coachGreyhound, National Express and Megabus all provideregular services to Southampton.

[ Maps (including our accessibility map) can bedownloaded from our website:www.solent.ac.uk/find-us ]

HOW TO

FIND US

Telephone:

General contactsAccommodation Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3461 Email: [email protected]/accommodation

International recruitment office Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3646Email: [email protected]/international

Sport Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3277Email: [email protected]/sport

Student support Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3427Email: [email protected]/support

Student exchange opportunitiesTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3529Email: [email protected]/international

Students’ Union Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3571www.solentsu.co.uk

Access Solent Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3201Email: [email protected]

Main switchboard Telephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000

For any other enquiriesTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3039Email: [email protected]

FacultiesFaculty of Business, Sport and EnterpriseTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3888Email: [email protected]/fbse

Faculty of the Creative IndustriesTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3536 Email: [email protected]/fci

Maritime and Technology FacultyTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3355Email: [email protected]/martec

Warsash Maritime AcademyTelephone: +44 (0)23 8201 3000Email: [email protected]

CONTACTS

This prospectus has been produced through the efforts,work and input of staff and students throughoutSouthampton Solent University.

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