Social Care
and Social Work
The University for
Professional accreditation
Our programmes are recognised and approved by professional bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council and The College of Social Work.
Welcome to the department of Social Car
e and Social Work
We are delighted that you ar
e considering studying with us at our br
and new,
world-class £139 million univ
ersity campus for health and education
professionals in our central Manc
hester location.
Our department offers under
graduate programmes in both Social W
ork and
Social Care, as well as a large number of pos
tgraduate and post-registration
qualifications. We provide a r
ange of professional programmes taking
students from undergraduate to pos
t-doctoral level across the range of Social
Care professions.
Teaching in our department is deliv
ered by a range of industry r
ecognised
and respected professionals. Our team maintain their pr
ofessional links to
practice and research to ensur
e that the curriculum we pro
vide is real,
relevant and up to date with indus
try standards, so that when y
ou graduate
you will take the first step in y
our career with confidence.
Our courses are enhanced by our s
trong links with employers and service
user networks, many of whom contribute dir
ectly to the development and
delivery of each programme.
Our programmes are recognised and appr
oved by professional bodies suc
h as
the Health and Care Professions Council and The College of Social W
ork.
Choosing to study with us will pr
ovide you with a full and detailed
knowledge of your subject and y
ou’ll be supported and guided thr
ough your
studies and practice placements by highly q
ualified, experienced and
industry-respected professionals.
I hope that this brochure pro
vides you with all the information that y
ou need
in order to make your decision to come and s
tudy with us in September, but
should you have any further q
uestions, please come along to one of our
recruitment events or contact our admissions team.
I look forward to meeting you.
With very best wishes
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12 Teaching and research 14 Your student experience
16 World-class professionals 18 Global connections 20 International students 22 Come and meet us 23 Courses fact file
Our programmes are taught by professionally accredited staff who are experts in their fields and who understand the contemporary context of practice and the value of professional practice placements for our students. Brand new, world-class learning environment
You’ll be studying in our brand new £139 million Brooks building, specially created for our Health and Education Faculties, which opens in 2014 at our central Manchester location.
You’ll be taught in an outstanding learning environment, with state-of-the-art classrooms, specialist skills suites, study spaces, social zones and student resource centre. Take a virtual tour at mmu.ac.uk/hpsc/birley
Social Care
Our degree in Social Care is wide and varied with units and research elements which cover a number of fields including social history, sociology, politics, communication, community health and management.
The programme attracts students who are interested in how the world works, how government policy and programmes affect local and global communities, how society communicates and interacts and why social justice is a key issue. Social Work
Social Work is a term loosely used to describe people who work with vulnerable people at times of change, stress, risk or vulnerability. Social Work involves working with people, families and communities to empower and bring about change for individuals and groups within society. Social Workers provide a unique service, often working with vulnerable people who may or may not have support, and linking them to services and opportunities which allow change to occur within individual, family or community life.
Social work is a vocational profession which involves working within complex situations often requiring complex solutions. It is also a rewarding profession which results in positive change for individuals and a real sense that you have helped people at a very
Social Care
and Social Work
Whether you are interested in becoming
a social worker or a social care professional,
our degree programmes are designed to
produce graduates who are professionally
respected, highly skilled and very employable.
Social Work
BA (Hons)
This course offers you the opportunity to gain a professional qualification in Social Work that is recognised and approved for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, and endorsed by The College of Social Work.
The underlying philosophy of the programme is the integration of research, theory and practice leading to skilled, knowledgeable and capable social work practitioners. Successful completion of the programme will provide you with a solid academic and professional base from which to enter employment.
Typical units of study may include:
Year 1
Communication and Engagement in Social Work
An exploration of key issues in interpersonal communication and engagement with service users, supporting you to develop academic and verbal communication skills. You will cover topics such as the influences on the communication process, self-awareness, psychological and physical blocks, theoretical and practical understanding of counselling skills and approaches.
Professional Development in Social Work
This unit sets the foundations for the development of the knowledge, skills and values for professional social work. You will study the concept of professionalism, considering codes of conduct, ethics and principles relating to social work along with the broad discourses of therapeutic helping,
socialist-collectivist and individualist-reformist views.
Social Work and the Life Course An exploration of the life course and influences upon it from structural, social and individual levels including impact of factors on the individual’s development, for example environmental and psychological factors.
Sociology and Social Policy in Social Work
An exploration of social phenomena and the contribution of social theorists to our understanding of the social world, social welfare and provision. It includes topics such as: the contribution of key writers to the development of social science; power, ideology and difference and how they relate to understanding our social world and social problems; implications for social policy, welfare provision and social work.
Year 2
Contemporary Issues in Social Work
This unit is designed to help you understand the key theories, concepts and ideologies underpinning the delivery of welfare to a range of service user groups in the UK. This will include an historical examination of the development of welfare with particular attention to the themes of “Nation” and “Family”. You will explore the concept of welfare delivery in relation to vulnerable people generally and more specifically to your chosen service user groups.
Knowledge and Skills for Social Work Practice
An exploration of the selection and application of intervention methods, informed by psychological and sociological theories and social work assessments, recognising the importance of communication, interviewing and relationship building skills.
Law, Policy and Practice for Social Workers
This unit explores current legislation and policy relating to social work practice. It includes consideration of the effectiveness of the law in protecting service users and promoting the rights of vulnerable people. You will consider the ethical dilemmas for social workers in considering moral rights and responsibilities whilst acting as a statutory agent and in upholding the law.
Practice Learning 1
You will undertake a 70-day practice placement.
Year 3
Critical Social Work Practice A critical exploration of professional development and leadership within social work practice. You will focus on a specialist area of practice in mental health, social work, social work with adults or with children, young people and families.
Safeguarding
This unit is designed to reinforce the need for multi-disciplinary and partnership working when working to safeguard adults and children. You will explore current legislation and
Our undergraduate
programmes
Our programmes are designed and delivered by professionally
accredited staff who are experts in their field and understand the
contemporary context of practice, ensuring you are exposed to real
world experiences. We combine academic theory with practical
experience to deliver graduates who are professionally respected,
highly skilled, highly employable, and have the necessary attributes
required by modern employers.
Mariola Mak
BA (Hons) Social Care
Having spent some of her childhood in the
care system, Mariola has first hand experience
of how Health and Social care professionals
can have a positive influence on the life of
young people. Grateful for their support and
assistance, Mariola wanted to undertake her
studies in Social Care to develop a deeper
understanding of the role, how decisions are
made and the obstacles faced in order to be
able to offer the same positive and life changing
experience to another young person.
Mariola appreciates that some elements of the
course are more difficult than others, but enjoys
studying and learning new things, which with
some support from her tutors and the sense of
achievement she gains from knowing that each
unit is one step closer to graduation, she is
looking forward to completing her course.
Placements are a central aspect of the course,
enabling students to put academic theory into
practice and Mariola is excited to be working
in a Family Visiting Centre. She says “ I am
really looking forward to my placement, having
had lots of experience with visiting centres
when I was younger, I am keen to see how it
all works”. After graduation, Mariola wants
to follow a career first as a Social Worker and
then as an Independent Review Officer, so
she will be able to make a difference to
policy and guidance and to improve the
service received by service
users and their families.
Social Work
BA (Hons)
policy relating to risk assessment and risk management when working with vulnerable people. You will also consider the different professional perspectives that inform the delivery of multidisciplinary and partnership working when working with service users and carers at risk.
Social Work Research and Practice This unit prepares you to understand, design, undertake, manage and evaluate research within the field of social work. It will include an introduction to research methods and a critical approach to evaluating existing literature and research. Practice Learning 2
You will undertake a 100-day practice placement.
Social Care
BA (Hons)
This programme takes as a starting point the need to ensure that social care in contemporary society attracts and develops the highest calibre workforce that is able and willing to adapt to the inevitable and rapidly changing landscape of social care. The key points of focus for the programme will be sound theoretical grounding in social care, the
development of autonomous learners, a strong emphasis on employability and the preparation of students for vocational training and employment in the social care sector.
There is a strong emphasis on partnership working and employability.
Typical units of study may include:
Year 1
Changing Communities and Challenging Practice
You will be introduced to community studies and will explore communities in contemporary Britain in relation to policy and practice. You will explore associated theories and be encouraged to consider the role of community in contemporary policy discourse as related to the landscape of social care. Communication in Social Care This unit examines how caring, professional and inter-professional relationships are inseparable from questions of communication.
Mapping Professional Practice for Social Care
You will explore the domain of social care focusing on critical, reflective, research-informed academic and professional practice. This unit facilitates your development in academic practice as a basis for developing your professional practice in work-based learning units later in your studies, for graduate key skills and employability.
Social Policy for Contemporary Social Issues
You will be introduced to social policy and social care practice within the context of contemporary social issues. You will consider an historical and political perspective of social policy. This unit takes the question ‘What are the health and social care issues facing today’s society in Britain?’ as a starting point.
Year 2
Engaging Communities and Delivering Social Care
This unit explores the delivery of social care in communities and engagement with communities. It is in two parts. Part 1 examines policies and delivery of social care. Part 2 explores engagement with and representations of communities.
Social Research Methodologies in Professional Practice
This unit explores and develops knowledge around research skills and approaches within social research methodologies.
Option units:
– Workbased learning – Social Care and Social Work – Organisational Communication
Year 3
Independent Research Study for Social Care
This unit enables you to integrate and apply your previous and current academic learning to complete an Independent Research Study. The focus, design and execution of the study will be determined by you the student and supported by a supervisor. Option units:
– Workbased learning 2
– Social Care and the Criminal Justice System
– Managing in Social Care – Health and Social Care
Placements
Placements are an important part of your development as a social care professional and you will have opportunities for placements during the second and third years of your course. Our dedicated placements staff will help you find placements that are right for you and your career aspirations.
Social Care is an expanding field of employment in both the UK and the developing nations. The department works closely with local social care employers in statutory local social
“If you want a career in Social Care
and want teachers who show a
commitment to life-long learning
– then this is the degree for you”
Mark Tompkins BA (Hons) Social Care
Mark Tompkins
BA (Hons) Social Care
A Social Care degree from MMU is helping
Mark to realise his career ambitions. From
leaving school, he had always been drawn
to a career in Social Care and undertook a
BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social
Care to enable him to realise his dreams of
going to University.
Once here, Mark was impressed with the
quality of the course programme “The course
is great, not only do students have the chance
to be taught by excellent teachers who have
vast experience within the area of Social
Care, but also to have the opportunity to link
academic learning directly into work based
practice is invaluable”
Mark agrees that the three year programme
can be challenging but feels that the effort
is well worth it as “linking theory
with practice really develops your
professionalism, confidence and
selfpresentation skills”.
As a final year student, Mark is
looking forward to completing his
degree and wants to continue in
the field by undertaking some
further study via the MA Social
Work programme to enable him
to qualify as a Social Worker
and work within the field of
mental health.
care organisations such as Health Care Trusts, voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Examples of placements on offer to our students include working for organisations such as the NSPCC, Richmond Fellowship, Seashell Trust, Prince’s Trust, Lifeshare, Turning Point, The Wellspring and Age Concern.
Placements provide you with an opportunity to build up your work experience in the sector and to sample work in the types of organisation that you may encounter in your future career.
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Social Care
Ian Warwick
Ian is the Head of Department for Social
Care and Social Work. Before coming to
MMU Ian led Social Work and Criminal
and Community Justice teams at other
universities. He has been a lecturer in
mental health for fifteen years.
Prior to becoming a lecturer Ian spent fourteen
years in various roles within the mental health
services, in particular as an Approved Mental
Health Professional. Thirty years ago he founded
(in Sheffield) the first service for male sexual abuse
survivors outside London and is a well-respected
figure in the survivor community having been a
member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on
Rape and Sexual Abuse and executive member
of The Survivor’s Trust. Ian has spoken across the
world in Australia, USA, Hong Kong, Ireland and
the UK on the issues facing male sexual abuse
survivors.
Dr Martin King
Martin is a principal lecturer and Head
of the Social Care programme at MMU.
With a background in Social Work
and Community health, he brings a
wealth of practical experience to the
programme.
Having previously studied as a journalist, Martin
began working in social services specialising in
public health and health promotions, which led
him to teach in this area at MMU where he could
develop his research interests.
As well as supervising PhD students and
conducting research with international colleagues,
he has latterly wandered into criminology, analysing
the representation of crime on television, in
collaboration with colleagues at Salford University.
Now enjoying his supervisory responsibilities,
Martin encourages the dynamic growth of a
research culture: “There’s a real push in the faculty
to get more people involved in active research,” he
says. “An increasing number understand that it’s an
important part of what we do.”
Sam Baron
Sam has over 30 years experience
of working in social work both as a
practitioner and for the last 17 years as
an academic in social work.
She has experience of working in the Probation
Service and for a Greater Manchester local authority
as a Service Manager in mental health. Sam
completed her social work training and Masters in
Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University
and is delighted to have returned to lead Social
Work at a time when the need for social work to
support vulnerable people is increasing.
Sam has extensive experience of working in
partnership with employers regionally and
nationally and undertakes consultancy to support
organisational change within large public sector
organisations.
Each year you will study four units of 30 credits each. These will be made up of core units for your chosen course and option units that you can select from an extensive range of titles.
Timetabled classes
Teaching techniques vary from formal lectures to practical sessions, presentations and group activity, supported by the use of our online Moodle system which will also give you access to your own personalised timetable so you know where you’re supposed to be and when. You may find that this is a big shift from 6th Form and A level study: the emphasis at University is on your management of your working week, though we are here to help and guide you.
Assessment
The range of assessment in these courses reflects the nature of skills required to work in exercise and sport. Year 1 and 2 assessments include group work, presentations, and the production of various forms of written work including essays, reports, seminar papers and more extended pieces in the form of project and journal articles. Year 3 you will be required to complete a research project, as well as final examinations.
Practice Placements Social Work
We prepare our students for their professional careers by ensuring that during the degree programme they undertake 170 days in excellent practice settings. Practice placements are arranged into one 70 day placement in year 2 and a100 day placement in year 3. These take place across a range of Social Work settings.
We believe that encouraging our students to experience the variety and diversity of the Social Work profession enables them to understand the link between theory and practice and provides them with the confidence and skills to become successful practitioners. We work closely with employers to generate and deliver a range of placements across a variety of sectors including statutory, private, voluntary and independent sectors and can involve work with adults, children, young people or their families.
Social Care
Students on the BA Social Care get the opportunity to work in a variety of settings across the social care sector. The experience students gain in placement can be invaluable in gaining the necessary experience that employers look for in a graduate. We have a well-developed network of employer partnerships that ensures students get the experience they want.
Studying
The academic year is divided into three terms, starting
in September. If you enrol on a full-time route you can
expect to devote around 35 hours to study each week;
if you enrol for a part-time route the hours of study are
significantly less, and spread typically over six years.
“Just being out there
on the front line,
working with people
and putting theory
into practice is an
invaluable experience,
you get to carry out the
tasks that you’ve been
learning about
in lectures.”
Tony, Social Work, 2012
“It takes effort to
balance Uni with
placement, but I
love working and
learning through
practice instead
of just sitting in
lectures.”
Suzanne, Social Work, 2012
“My time on the course presented me
with a platform to explore my strengths
and gain the experience necessary to
go directly into the field I had hoped.
Because of the optional routes the degree
offers, I was able to try a lot of units
I had not previously realised related to
the public sector. I was lucky enough to
have two placements which really helped
me consolidate the theory and put it into
practice. I would recommend the degree
to anyone that wanted versatility and
the space to develop their own ideas,
and I strongly advocate the optional
placement in order to have some genuine
experience to support your future plans
upon graduating.”
“There is a real focus
in this department on
the research agenda;
it’s important that
people realise that
research lies at the
heart of what we
do and informs our
teaching.”
Dr Martin King,Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Social Care
Teaching informed
by research
Research lies at the heart of our work in the
department: it not only provides policymakers,
professionals and social care providers with the
tools they need to improve health and the quality
of life within their services, but it also directly
informs our teaching and how we develop our
undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Research that
improves
quality of life
Our research reflects the demands placed on voluntary organisations, public services, policymakers and employers and the issues affecting individuals, communities and populations.
We undertake research in a number of key areas and the results of our work provide policymakers, professionals, social care providers, housing associations, families and carers, employers, researchers and others with the tools they need to improve health and quality of life within their services and activities.
Our research connects closely to the interests of several departments across the University, reflecting research into the therapies, nursing, psychology, social work and social change, exercise, sport and rehabilitation science and interdisciplinary studies.
The key strands of our research are: • Health and social care professional
practice, development and evaluation • Learning disability
• Nutrition and health • Emergency care
• Critical community and disability studies
• Urban regeneration and wellbeing • Ageing and intergenerational practice • Psychophysiological,
neuropsychological and cognitive mechanisms
• Mental health and psychosis • Arts for health and wellbeing • Long term conditions and
rehabilitation
• Technology, health and ageing • Nursing interventions
• Asylum seekers and refugees • Poverty, ethnicity and inequality • Communication impairment
• Social policy impact and development • Critical theoretical social research
International research
and collaboration
Our academic staff carry out research
and consultancy with colleges,
communities and partners in Cambodia,
Serbia, Southern Africa and Vietnam.
For example, Dr Jenny Fisher is working on a project with undergraduate college students in Serbia who are studying to become early years teachers. Her work with the colleges is helping to develop and harmonise the school curriculum for young Serbian children.
Dr Ian Warwick has worked for several years in Cambodia supporting the development of services for sexually abused boys through consultancy on research and service delivery. He has also worked with asylum seeking men who were sexually abused in conflict zones in Africa.
An award-winning and
outstanding student experience
We work hard to provide you with a first-class
student experience. The combination of integrated
learning, student support with a focus on graduate
employability and a great social life provides you
with a well rounded education.
We are one of only seven UK universities to have
been awarded the Investors in People
Gold standard.
Awarded in recognition of the University’s commitment
to support and advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics. Winner of the 2013 Guardian newspaper’s award for Best Student Experience. First-class learning facilities
Throughout your studies you can take advantage of a wide variety of flexible learning opportunities from face-to-face group work, lectures, seminars and tutorials. We have created some of the best learning environments of any university in the UK, from 25-seat tutorial suites to 300-seat lecture theatres, all featuring the latest technology to ensure you get the most out of every lecture, seminar and tutorial.
MyMMU
Our virtual online learning environment, Moodle, is sector-leading and brings everything together in one place: your student email, your personalised course timetable, coursework, teaching materials, assessment deadline reminders, exams schedule, study materials, reading lists, online articles, audio and video clips, along with your assessment marks and feedback on your work from your tutor. It also provides a channel for keeping in touch with your tutors and fellow students outside of class and you can also use it to check updates on your fees and finance, the library and career development resources.
University IT and technical suites Our technical suites are of the highest standard and you’ll have access to training on technology and equipment that is industry-standard and used by the professionals.
We’ve recently invested over £2 million in student PCs and software and regularly update our learning and teaching equipment to ensure you have access to the very best equipment and support for your studies. Our IT Zones have extended opening hours for your convenience, and printing facilities and WiFi are available to you across the entire University.
Library
Libraries are a key part of your academic experience and ours have been winning annual awards for Customer Service Excellence since 2008. In addition to over 750,000 books you’ll have access to a huge digital library of journals, e-books and research papers to support your studies.
Open all year round and 24/7 at peak study and exam times, our main All Saints library has recently benefited from a multi-million pound refurbishment, with a new helpdesk, electronic book returns, chat zone and access to café facilities. Our library staff run regular information skills training sessions to ensure you can locate, access and select the most appropriate resources from the wealth of material available.
Food and drink
We have a superb selection of good value catering facilities across the campus, from ‘grab-and-go’ barista-style cafés to spacious self-service hot food outlets. They are open at convenient times to fit around your studies and serve a range of economically priced hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals.
Student support services
We’re here to help you get the most out of your studies,
with personal support from your tutors and advice and
guidance from specialist student support staff.
Personal tutor
You will be allocated a personal tutor who will monitor your progress and be there to support you when you need it. Each year, this tutor will be a lecturer who teaches one of your units and therefore knows you and your work.
Student hub
The Student Hub, centrally located in the faculty, is your first port of call for face-to-face information, advice and guidance on a wide range of course-related matters, and also for information about services and facilities. They can answer your questions about accommodation, student finance, careers, and accessing support if you have dyslexia or a disability.
Student support officer
Our student support officers can provide you with confidential and impartial advice on academic and pastoral issues. They advise on assessment problems, time management, exam technique, finance, employment or personal difficulties and work closely with the University’s Counselling Service and the Students’ Union, to ensure that students
Counselling
The Counselling Service offers you the opportunity to talk to a professionally trained counsellor, in confidence, about any personal problems you may have. Both individual and group counselling is available free to all students who are registered with the University. The Counselling Service also runs workshops and courses on themes such as relaxation, stress management and confidence-building.
Disability support
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in education for all students. Our Learning Development Service provides a range of support for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. Our advisers act as a contact within the University for current and prospective disabled students to provide support, information and advice on the resources which are available to them, both within the University and from external support agencies.
Student accommodation You’ll find an excellent choice of residential student accommodation in our university-owned, leased or partnership halls of residence. The halls are based on campus, or nearby, and others are a short bus ride away in residential areas of the city. Feeling safe and happy in your new home are important considerations when coming to University and our Welcome Teams will help you settle into your student accommodation when you arrive.
Students’ Union
As a student with us you will automatically become a member of the Students’ Union which is led by a team of student officers who are elected by our students to ensure that the needs and views of all students are considered. Our brand new £10 million Students’ Union building, located in the heart of the Manchester Campus, offers a range of services, including over 100 student clubs and societies, advice and representation, shop, café, bar and hot food outlet, events and much more.
Your career prospects
Our Social Care and Social Work graduates are well equipped for a dviers range of future employment as such the choice of possible career routes is diverse. After graduation there are opportunities for work within the National Health Service, in the private sector, or overseas.
Due to the diverse nature of our degree programmes and the range of placement and practitioner options that they offer the range of career options open to our students is immense. Previous students graduates have pursued careers in Social Work, Education, the Probation Service, Youth and Community Work and Public Relations within the Public Sector.
Developing world-class professionals
At the heart of our Social Care and Social Work
curriculum lies a real focus on developing skills
which will make you highly employable and
an asset to any organisation.
Your success
With world-class facilities and dedicated professional staff, we work hard to ensure that our students graduate ready for the workplace.
Careers and Employability Service We have a dedicated Careers and Employability Service, with a focus on developing and enhancing your employability skills and your employment options on graduating. You’ll find our team of professionally trained careers advisers are on hand to help you at each stage of your university journey with us.
Our services include:
• Career development workshops designed to equip you with essential skills such as CV writing and effective networking to help you secure your first graduate job.
• Access to extensive online resources including an online vacancy service, employability skills programme and careers advice by email, all of which can be accessed at a time and place to suit you.
• Advice and guidance from our professionally trained Careers and Employability Advisers.
• Advice on the range of careers available to you with your degree specialism.
• Careers and employability resources and advice for up to three years after you graduate.
Graduate employer fairs Each year there is a busy schedule of employer visits to the campus. The presentations enable you to meet employers from different sectors who are actively recruiting graduates. This is your opportunity to find out more about the company, the vacancies they have available, and their application process.
Internships
Our university Intern Scheme provides a number of internships within the University for our own graduates, which gives you valuable, real experience of working on projects within a range of departments and faculties.
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My tutor in particular really
believed in me and gave
me more confidence in
myself, which helped me
throughout the course, and
her belief in me will stay
with me during my career.
Work experience
Many of our courses encourage industrial and professional placements in the UK and Europe, which will give you a taste of your future professional life. We’re well connected to take advantage of our location in the thriving North West, one of Europe’s largest regional economies. Discover new talents
Broaden your outlook with the MMU Futures scheme and enjoy more than 60 lively and challenging extra-curricular activities and events such as leadership training, volunteering, environmental and community projects, sports coaching and mentoring.
Paid work
As one of our students you can get paid work as a Student Ambassador via our Jobs4Students service allowing you to work around your studies and earn money at the same time.
Mentor match
The Mentor match scheme puts you in touch with a recent graduate or an experienced manager who is working in your chosen sector.They provide you with insider knowledge about their sector and share tips and advice to help you progress with your career.
Hilary Beck
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2014
Worldwide exchange Buffalo State College, New York, USA
James Brearley
BSc (Hons) Physical Geography, 2014 Erasmus
Malta Environment & Planning Authority, Malta
Global connections
We work in successful partnership with
institutions and sponsors across the globe
and are actively building this higher
education network in order to reach new
students as well as provide invaluable
opportunities to our UK students.
The Greater Manchester and Cheshire area is home to more international students than any other UK region outside London and the University welcomes more than 3,000 international students from over 130 countries to the UK every year.
Studying abroad
Many of our courses offer a three, six or ten month option to study abroad with one of our exchange partner institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and the USA, or in Europe through the Erasmus scheme. It’s a great way to experience another culture, country and education system and our students tell us it’s a life-changing experience. Working abroad
International work opportunities are also available through the Erasmus work placement programme to help develop yourself and broaden your horizons. Students can apply for an Erasmus grant funded by the European Commission to help with the costs of working abroad. Uniwide languages
All of our students have the opportunity to study a foreign language alongside their degree studies through the Uniwide languages scheme: you‘ll develop practical foreign language skills in speaking, reading and writing, from beginner to proficiency level. Foreign language knowledge provides a clear advantage in today’s job market and can be an invaluable skill. Choose from Modern Standard Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Urdu, and English as a Foreign Language.
Kate Bowler
BA (Hons) Primary Education, 2013 Erasmus Hogeschool van Amsterdam, NetherlandsAyesha Ahmed
BA (Hons) Sociology, 2014 Worldwide exchange Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts, USAKirilea Salomone
MSc International Creative Advertising 2012
Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, Adelaide Fringe Adelaide, Australia
Dr Jo-Pei Tan
MSc International Creative Advertising 2012
Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, Adelaide Fringe Adelaide, Australia
Rodgers Kazembe
PG Dip Hotel and
Catering Administration 1990 Managing Consultant KRN Hospitality Consultancy Lusaka, Zambia
Adam Soley
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2013 Study tripThe Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Tirthankar Basu
MBA 2007
Executive Vice President VAB Ventures Ltd Kolkata, India
Zahra Jennings-Aziz
BA (Hons) Primary Education, 2014 Worldwide exchange
Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
International students
MMU International is the international office at the
University. Many of the MMU International staff speak
several languages and, having spent time in different
countries, are uniquely placed to understand our
international students’ needs. The team also regularly
visits many countries to inform students about the
opportunities for study at the University.
The team provides international students with advice on a wide range of matters from social events and immigration to day-to-day living in the UK. There is an opportunity to meet local service providers, the University’s key support staff and other new students during our welcome events. If you fly into Manchester International Airport there will be a team to
greet you and transport you to your accommodation.
International qualifications
You can find country specific information about many international qualifications on our international website at mmu. ac.uk/international. It’s important that you have sufficient knowledge of English to follow your courses successfully. As a guide for most undergraduate courses you will need to achieve IELTS 6 or above, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
If you would like to improve your English before you start your course we can help. There are courses in general and academic English to help you achieve the level of English language proficiency you need before you start your course.
During your studies if you need any help with any aspect of your English language, from writing a report to communicating with your supervisor or seminar group, year-round English Language support is available through your faculty or through our British Council accredited English Language Centre. Support is available through the year in the form of classes and individual consultation.
mmu.ac.uk/international
“You’re never on your
own at MMU - there’s
lots of support for
international students.
I’ve joined the
International Student
Society and through
Jobs4Students, I’ve
had the chance to try
several different jobs
at the University!”
It is important to find out as much as you can
about our University and our courses and we
look forward to meeting you at one of our
Open Days or Applicant Visit Days.
Come and meet us
Open Days
Open Days are your opportunity to get a feel for our campuses and find out what university life is really like. We hold Open Days at both our Manchester campus and our Cheshire campus in Crewe each year in June, October and December. These events provide you with the opportunity to meet current students, speak to tutors from the courses you are interested in, and see our superb university facilities for yourself.
To ensure you get the most from your Open Day we recommend that you book a place in advance.
mmu.ac.uk/openday
Applicant Visit DaysOnce you have received an offer of a place from us, we will invite you to attend one of our Applicant Visit Days. These usually take place on Saturdays and Wednesdays from February to April. You will be able to find out more about the University, and more importantly about the course you will be studying through taster lectures, presentations and a chance to chat informally with staff about how you will learn and what to expect. It is an important opportunity for you to find out anything else you would like to know before you make your decision.
Welcome Week
After your place with us is confirmed, our Students’ Union will send you a pack shortly before you start containing information about the Welcome Week and all the exciting clubs, student societies and events on offer to help you settle in and make new friends.
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* Selected degrees are available with a Foundation Year which is designed for students who don’t have the qualifications to enter directly onto an honours degree but have the potential ability to study for a degree. Some Foundation Years are subject to validation. See page xx for more information.
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Degree title Length and mode
Location How to apply
Entry Requirements Further Information
BA (Hons) Social Care 3 years full-time Brooks building,
Manchester UCAS L900 •240-280pointsfromfull A Levels •GSCEMathematicsand Englishlanguagerequired atGradeCorabove •AnAccesstoHEDiploma with45Level3creditsat MeritorDistinction •IELTSScore6.0withno elementbelow5.5 FeesUKandEUfulltime students £9,000
When selecting candidates we look for evidence that they meet they following criteriaintheirUCASpersonal statements:
•InterestinthefieldofSocial Care
•Relevantworkexperience •Other skills and
achievements
BA (Hons) Social Work 3 years full-time Brooks building,
Manchester UCASL500 •280pointsfromfull A Levels •Otherequivalent qualificationsarewelcome includingAccesstoHE DiplomasandNVQLevel3 qualifications •GSCEpassesatGradeC oraboveinEnglishand Maths(oracceptable alternatives) FeesUKandEUfulltime students £9,000
Shortlisted candidates will berequiredtoattendan interview. AsatisfactoryDisclosureand BarringService(DBS)check isrequiredforallstudents. Thiswillbedonebythe Universitypriortoenrolment. A satisfactory health checkisrequiredprior tobeacceptedonthe programme.
Green roofs
create
local wildlife
habitats
EcoCampus
Gold Award
We are working
hard to place
environmental
sustainability at
the heart of our
curriculum
Fairtrade
University
Encouraging sustainable travelOutstanding
energy efficient
academic buildings
50% reduction in our carbon footprint by 2020We reduce
water use
by collecting
rainwater
99% of
our waste
diverted
from landfill
One of the
UK’s top
3 greenest
universities
Outstanding
environmental
credentials
Manchester Metropolitan University
has been rated first class in the
People and Planet University
League for environmental and
ethical performance.
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints
Manchester
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