Wednesday 7 March 16.30–19.30
POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENING
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Welcome to the University of Plymouth Postgraduate Open Evening.
We are a university that is renowned for its research rich and high quality teaching academic culture, and for its mission to advance knowledge and transform lives. Times Higher Education places us among the top 65 modern universities in the world, and third in the UK*, and we have a record number of Higher Education Academy National Teaching Fellows, reflecting the innovative learning environment that underpins our academic community.
The University is renowned for its leading edge research across a wide range of areas including marine and environmental science; medicine, health and community; robotics and psychology; innovation and culture; pedagogy, policy and sustainability; and nearly two-thirds of its submission to the most recent Research Excellence Framework was rated as ‘world leading’ or of ‘international quality’. The University is ranked in the Research Fortnight Power League top 50 and is a member of doctoral training consortia recognised and funded by national research councils.
Whether you are interested in a taught masters programme, or wish to undertake a research degree or professional doctorate, we are passionate about creating a vibrant academic culture both for and with our postgraduate students. We understand that people embark on postgraduate study for a wide variety of reasons, including career development and enhancement, passion and curiosity for their subject and for personal fulfilment.
Whatever your motivation or ambition, our postgraduate programmes are underpinned by excellent facilities and resources and the expertise and enthusiasm of our world-leading researchers, who will be on hand to support and supervise you. Our dedicated Doctoral College assists all students in ensuring that they are intellectually challenged and supported in equal measure.
Become part of our academic community. A community that seeks to enrich the world through education and research of the highest quality.
Professor Judith Petts, CBE. Vice-Chancellor
*Times Higher Education 200 Under 50 league table 2017
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Useful informationREGISTRATIONWelcome to your Open Evening, please register your attendance with a member of the registration team in the Rolle Plaza Marquee. The registration team will talk you through your programme for the evening and answer any questions you may have.
REFRESHMENTSAs part of your Open Evening, complimentary refreshments are provided in the Rolle Plaza Marquee during the evening. A selection of drinks will also be provided in the drop-in areas.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIAWhy not get your Open Evening started with a tweet? Keep your family and friends updated, interact with students, staff and other applicants on campus, and let us know how your Plymouth experience is going throughout the evening – use the hashtag #PlymOpenEve to join the conversation and connect with others.
You can also follow us and include us in your tweets by mentioning @PlymUni, or by finding us on Facebook.
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Our University support areas will be available throughout the evening in the Rolle Plaza Marquee, offering information and advice on postgraduate study, the application process and support available to you during your studies with us.
Admissions – taught studyOffering you the chance to speak to our admissions team about your qualifications and to ask for advice on making an application to Plymouth.
Careers and employabilityWe offer students and graduates information, advice and guidance on building skills, experience and industry contacts to improve their employability. You can talk to our advisers about career options with the course that you are considering, how placements, work experience and co-curricular opportunities can help you to build the graduate attributes that employers value and how we help our graduates to secure a graduate job. Careers advice appointments with our experienced advisers are available throughout the evening.
Doctoral hub: research degreesA friendly team of specialist advisers from the University Doctoral College will help you answer your questions about postgraduate research degrees – these include ResM, MPhil/PhDs, MD, MS and Professional Doctorates (including EdD, DBA, DClinPsy). They can help you with application and eligibility processes, funding and studentship queries, as well as details of the programmes of study. They are also able to advise you on potential research groups and supervisors that align with your interests and proposed project.
International Student Advice (ISA)The International Student Advice team provide support for International and EU/EEA students to help them live and study successfully in the UK. Whether you are an existing student or prospective student our International Student Advisors are on hand to answer your visa and immigration queries.
Learning Gateway
Care LeaversWe welcome applicants who have been in care and provide targeted support and guidance for care leavers in their transition to, and during their time at, university. For looked-after young people aged 11–18 years, we offer a range of activities and practical support throughout the application process.
Disability ServicesDisability Services (DS) are here to help you with academic support if you have a disability. Your application to study here is considered on academic merit; it helps us to support you if we know if you have a disability. We will work with you to help you make informed decisions about any reasonable adjustments that might help you with your studies. Support may include: guidance on disclosing a disability, help with setting up modified provisions for assessments, help with accessing support from the Disabled Students’ Allowance and access to the DS Equipment Loan Library.
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Health and WellbeingThe NHS-provided university health centre, located in the Wellbeing Centre, offers health services to students on campus, and can also provide you with details of other doctors and services in the city.
Learning DevelopmentWe're here to help you meet the academic demands so you can get the most out of your studying and learning. Through our one-to-one and small group tutorials, taught sessions, Writing Café and online resources, you can get advice on areas including writing and presenting, developing thinking, managing projects, communicating your ideas and preparing for exams.
Multi-faith chaplaincyUniversity is all about making the most of social, cultural and academic opportunities and, as part of this, we recognise the importance of spiritual life for many in our community. Our multi-faith chaplaincy team works alongside other support services to welcome students, providing a social space to make new friends and practical help regardless of religious background or belief.
Student Wellbeing SevicesWe offer one-to-one consultations and a whole range of personal development sessions and groups and, if you’re off campus, you may want to think about E-counselling. As well as brief counselling, or referrals to appropriate agencies, we offer online resources and self-help leaflets and access to mental health support.
The Writing CaféA unique and creative space where staff and students come to have a conversation with a member of the Learning Development team, work with one of our trained student-writing mentors, or take part in one of our many events and activities centred on writing.
Student funding unit – taught studyVisit our friendly team who can provide you with all the information about funding that you will need, to help you access the postgraduate study that you hope for.
Students' Union (UPSU)Committed to representing the views of students at the University and improving the student experience – whether it's representation, advice, events in the bar, sports, volunteering or societies, UPSU is always on hand to cover all aspects of your extra-curricular activities.
Tuition feesA friendly team of specially trained staff who can help you with any queries relating to tuition fees.
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“I cannot wait to go on placement so that I can experience the work of occupational therapists in practice. I am excited to be a beginner again,
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playground of the South West to explore. I could be reading a book on campus at
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Each Faculty will be holding a drop-in session throughout the evening, offering informal subject specific advice and guidance.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, consists of the following Schools:
Roland Levinsky Building, Crosspoint• Plymouth Institute of Education
• School of Art, Design and Architecture
• School of Humanities and Performing Arts
The Faculty of Business, consists of the following Schools:
Rolle Building, 605 • Plymouth Business School
• School of Law, Criminology and Government
The Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, consists of the following Schools:
Rolle Plaza Marquee• School of Health Professions
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
• School of Psychology
The Faculty of Science and Engineering, consists of the following Schools:
Rolle Plaza Marquee• School of Biological and Marine Sciences
• School of Computing, Electronics and Mathematics
• School of Engineering
• School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Plymouth University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PU PSMD) consists of the following Schools:
Rolle Plaza Marquee• School of Biomedical and
Healthcare Sciences
• School of Dentistry
• School of Medicine
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Guided campus toursTours running from 16.30–19.00
Our Student Ambassadors are on hand to provide you with a guided tour of the University campus, giving you the opportunity to find out more about the facilities that will be available to you as a postgraduate student. The tour will last approximately 30 minutes and will depart from the Information Desk located in the Rolle Plaza Marquee.
TALK TIME
Postgraduate Taught Degree Opportunities at the University of PlymouthMegan Crawford, Director of Institute of Education, welcomes you to your Open Evening and the University, to discuss our taught student opportunities, our ethos and commitment and the student experience.
16.30–17.00
Funding with the University of PlymouthProviding you with information into the various funding options available to postgraduate students.
17.05–17.25
Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding External speaker, Dr. Luke Blaxill, will be giving information on alternative routes to funding postgraduate study and providing an account of his experiences in winning over 45 different grants. The talk will cover advice on how to seek and apply for different types of funding ranging from scholarships and loans to charities and trusts.
17.30–18.00
Careers and EmployabilityEverything you need to know about the careers support available to you as a University of Plymouth student.
17.50–18.20
Postgraduate Research Degree Opportunities at the University of PlymouthIn this talk, Prof Roberta Mock (Director of the Doctoral College) will discuss our postgraduate research student community; our areas of research excellence and core themes of research; the types of research degrees we offer; researcher development and support for our students; studentships, fees and loans; and how to apply.
18.30–19.00
*LT = Lecture Theatre
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Please note: not all subject areas are represented with a subject talk or drop-in session but all subjects can be discussed with the Admissions team or the Doctoral Hub located in the Rolle Plaza Marquee or within each of the Faculty drop-in sessions.
SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Accounting and Finance Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Engineering Design
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner)
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human
Subject talk
17.00–17.30
Advanced Professional Practice (Community and Primary Care Practitioner)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human
Subject talk
17.00–17.30
Advanced Professional Practice (Health and Social Care Professions)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Professional Practice (Mental Health Practitioner)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human
Subject talk
17.00–17.30
Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human
Subject talk
17.00–17.30
Advanced Professional Practice in Dietetics
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
When subject talks and tours are taking place, the course academics will not be available at the Faculty drop-in session.
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Professional Practice in Physiotherapy
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Advanced Professional Practice in Safeguarding Adults
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Analytical Chemistry Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Faculty drop-in session
Subject talk 17.00–17.30
Architecture MA/MArch/MPhil/ Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Tour of facilities 17.30–18.00
Archival Practice Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Art and Media MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts and Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Art, Design and Architecture
ResM Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Research conversations with all Programme Leaders
16.30–19.30
17.00–19.00
Art History ResM/MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Biomedical Science MSc/ResM Faculty drop-in session (PU PSMD)
16.30–19.30
Brand and Design Management
Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Built Environment MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Business Administration MBA Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Business and Management
Faculty drop-in session
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Civil Engineering Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Clinical Cardiac Science Faculty drop-in session
Clinical Research MClinRes/PgDip/ Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.45–18.15
Coastal Engineering Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
CODEX MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Computer Music MSc/ResM/MPhil/PhD
Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Computer Science (Conversion)
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Contemporary Art Practice
Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Tour of facilities
16.30–19.30
17.30–18.00
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For a full list of postgraduate programmes available please visit our website www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate
Please note: not all subject areas are represented with a subject talk or drop-in session but all subjects can be discussed with the Admissions team or the Doctoral Hub located in the Rolle Plaza Marquee or within each of the Faculty drop-in sessions.
When subject talks and tours are taking place, the course academics will not be available at the Faculty drop-in session.
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Contemporary Healthcare (Education)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Creative Writing Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Criminology Faculty drop-in session (Business)
16.30–19.30
Dance Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Data Science and Analytics
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Design MA/MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Tour of facilities
16.30–19.30
17.30–18.00
Digital and Social Media Marketing
Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Digital Art and Technology
MRes/MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Tour of facilities
16.30–19.30
17.30–18.00
Education Faculty drop-in session (Education)
16.30–19.30
Education CPD Faculty drop-in session (Education)
16.30–19.30
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
English Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
English Literature Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
Entrepreneurship Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
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Entrepreneurship and International Development
Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Environmental Consultancy
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
Finance Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Finance and Investment Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
High Performance Building
Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
History MA/ResM/MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Human Geography Research
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–18.00
Human Nutrition MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Human Resource Management
Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
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For a full list of postgraduate programmes available please visit our website www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate
Please note: not all subject areas are represented with a subject talk or drop-in session but all subjects can be discussed with the Admissions team or the Doctoral Hub located in the Rolle Plaza Marquee or within each of the Faculty drop-in sessions.
When subject talks and tours are taking place, the course academics will not be available at the Faculty drop-in session.
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Hydrography Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
International Business MSc Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
International Hospitality Management
Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
International Procurement and Supply Chain
MSc Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
International Relations: Global Security and Development
Faculty drop-in session (Business)
16.30–19.30
International Shipping MSc Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Law Graduate Diploma Faculty drop-in session (Business)
17.00–19.30
Management MSc Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Marine Biology Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Marine Renewable Energy
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.30–18.00
Music MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
Operations and Supply Chain Management
MSc Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Performance and Training
Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Performing Arts (Drama, Dance, Theatre & Live Art)
Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
PGCE (Incorporating the Diploma in Education and Training)
Faculty drop-in session (Education)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
18.30–19.15
PGCE Primary Faculty drop-in session (Education)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
PGCE Primary and Early Years
Faculty drop-in session (Education)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
PGCE Secondary Faculty drop-in session (Education)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.30–18.00
Photographic Arts MFA Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
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For a full list of postgraduate programmes available please visit our website www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate
Please note: not all subject areas are represented with a subject talk or drop-in session but all subjects can be discussed with the Admissions team or the Doctoral Hub located in the Rolle Plaza Marquee or within each of the Faculty drop-in sessions.
When subject talks and tours are taking place, the course academics will not be available at the Faculty drop-in session.
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Photography MA Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Tour of facilities
16.30–19.00
17.30–18.00
Physician Associate Faculty drop-in session (PU PSMD)
16.30–19.30
Planetary Collegium MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Planning Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.30–18.00
Pre-Hospital Critical Care/Retrieval and Transfer
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Advancing Practice
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Community and Primary Care
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Critical Care
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in End of Life Care
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Health and Social Care
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Long Term Conditions
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Mental Health
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Neonatal Care
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Development in Nursing
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Professional Doctorate in Education
Faculty drop-in session (Education)
16.30–19.30
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Psychological Research Methods
Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
Psychology Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
Publishing MA/MSc Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.30–18.00
Robotics Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Shipping MSc Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
MA Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Social Work MA Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
Special Educational Needs Coordination (National Award)
PGCert Faculty drop-in session (Education)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Surgical Care Practitioner (Abdominal, Pelvic and General Surgery)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
For a full list of postgraduate programmes available please visit our website www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate
Please note: not all subject areas are represented with a subject talk or drop-in session but all subjects can be discussed with the Admissions team or the Doctoral Hub located in the Rolle Plaza Marquee or within each of the Faculty drop-in sessions.
When subject talks and tours are taking place, the course academics will not be available at the Faculty drop-in session.
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SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION ACTIVITY TIME
Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Surgical Care Practitioner (Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Faculty drop-in session (Health & Human Sciences)
16.30–19.30
Sustainable Aquaculture Systems
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Sustainable Environmental Management
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
Subject talk
16.30–19.30
17.00–17.30
Sustainable Geoscience Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
Theatre and Performance
MRes/ResM/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Faculty drop-in session (Business)
Faculty talk: The experience of postgraduate study at Plymouth Business School
16.30–19.30
18.00–18.30
Transtechnology Research
MPhil/PhD Faculty drop-in session (Arts & Humanities)
16.30–19.30
Zoo Conservation Biology
Faculty drop-in session (Science & Engineering)
16.30–19.30
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There are many things happening at your Open Evening, it might be a good idea to spend a few minutes planning your evening – why not use this planner to help map out your time here?
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“My programme was very organised and adaptable, accommodating my
part-time work and studies. I would not hesitate to recommend studying here.”
Coral Jonas MSc Zoo Conservation Biology
Use this handy checklist to make sure you leave the Postgraduate Open Evening with all the information you need:
Register in the Rolle Plaza Marquee where our Student Ambassadors are waiting to welcome you with your programme for the evening.
Check the programme for the relevant subject talks/tours and drop-in sessions you would like to attend.
Visit one of the Postgraduate opportunities talks taking place in Jill Craigie Cinema, Roland Levinsky Building. The times of the talks can be found on page 9.
If you aren’t familiar with the campus, why not attend one of the campus tours departing from the Information Desk located in the Rolle Plaza Marquee. The departure times can be found on page 9.
Find out about the funding options available to postgraduate students by attending our funding talks taking place in Lecture Theatre 2, Roland Levinsky Building. The time of the talk can be found on page 9.
Our Careers and Employability talk is taking place in Jill Craigie Cinema, Roland Levinsky Building. The time of the talk can be found on page 9. Our experts are also on hand in the Rolle Plaza Marquee to discuss the career options for the course that you are considering.
Visit the Rolle Plaza Marquee to refuel with our complimentary refreshments.
Speak to our Admissions team in the Rolle Plaza Marquee if you would like advice regarding your application.
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“It is so exciting and rewarding when you realise that you are responsible
for sparking a child’s interest in a topic. I know I made the right decision to train to be a teacher at Plymouth.”
Charles RandallPGCE Primary
“We support our students during their studies, but we also support them in finding opportunities
after graduation and beyond, which is one of the key reasons why our programme has been
running successfully for so long.”
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ARTS AND HUMANITIESArchitecture [MA, MArch] Robert Brown [email protected]
Art, Design and Architecture [ResM/MPhil/PhD] Sana Murrani [email protected]
Archival Practice [MA] Rebecca Emmett [email protected]
Art History [ResM] Péter Bokody [email protected]
Computer Music [ResM, PhD] Eduardo Miranda [email protected]
Contemporary Art Practice [MA] Anya Lewin [email protected]
Creative Writing [MA] Anthony Caleshu [email protected]
Dance/Theatre and Performance [ResM] Roberta Mock [email protected]
Design [MA] Pete Davis [email protected]
Digital Art and Technology [MRes] Gianni Corino [email protected]
Education [MA] Sue Webster [email protected]
English and Creative Writing [ResM, PhD] Min Wild [email protected]
English Literature [MA] Mandy Bloomfield [email protected]
High Performance Building [MSc, MPhil, PhD] Pieter De Wilde [email protected]
History [ResM, MA] James R Gregory [email protected]
Performing Arts [MPhil, PhD] Roberta Mock [email protected]
Performance Training [MA, MFA] Victor Ramirez Ladron De Guevara
PGCE (Incorporating the Diploma in Education and Teaching)
Russell Shobrook [email protected]
PGCE Primary Tom Cowen [email protected]
PGCE Secondary Matthew Wharf [email protected]
Photographic Arts [MFA] Liz Nicol [email protected]
Photography [MA, MFA] Liz Nicol [email protected]
Professional Doctorate in Education [EdD] Ulrike Hohmann [email protected]
Publishing [MA] Paul Honeywill Peter Jones
If you have a question relating to the course specifically, you are more than welcome to contact the academic directly via their email address listed below. If your course contact is not listed or your query relates to admissions and your application, please email [email protected]
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BUSINESS
Accounting and Finance [MSc] Nader Virk [email protected]
Brand and Design Management [MSc] John White [email protected]
MBA Business Administration (Top-up) David Adkins [email protected]
Business and Management [MSc] David Owen [email protected]
Criminology [MSc] Thomas Raymen [email protected]
Digital and Social Media Marketing [MSc] Carmen Lopez [email protected]
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurship and International Development [MSc]
Nikolaos Apostolopoulos
nikolaos.apostolopoulos @plymouth.ac.uk
Finance [MSc] Peijie Wang [email protected]
Finance and Investment [MSc] Nader Virk [email protected]
Human Resource Management [MA] Jasmine Kelland [email protected]
International Business [MSc] Atul Mishra [email protected]
International Hospitality Management [MSc] Christina Kelly [email protected]
International Logistics and Supply Chain Management [MSc]
Shunmugham Pandian
International Procurement and Supply Chain Management/International Shipping [MSc]
Shunmugham Pandian
International Relations: Global Security and Development [MA]
Patrick Holden [email protected]
International Shipping [MSc] Shunmaghum Pandian
Law [GradDip] Ann Lyon [email protected]
Management [MSc] Atul Mishra [email protected]
Operations and Supply Chain Management [MSc] Atul Mishra [email protected]
Tourism and Hospitality [MSc] Rong Huang [email protected]
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Applied Health Studies [ResM, MPhil/PhD] Doctoral College [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in Advancing Practice
Sharon Russell [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Catherine McDougall [email protected]
Clinical Research [MClinRes/PgDip/PgCert] Lisa Bunn [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificates Professional Development in Community and Primary Care
Kim Greening [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice (Community and Primary Care Practitioner) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Kim Greening [email protected]
Contemporary Healthcare (Education) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Nadine Abelson-Mitchell
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Critical Care
Pam Nelmes [email protected]
Advanced Critical Care Practitioner [MSc/PgDip] Rachel Pascoe [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in Critical Care
Sharon Russell [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice in Dietetics [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Anne Payne [email protected]
Doctor of Clinical Psychology Jacqui Stedmon [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in End of Life Care
Sharon Russell [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in Health and Social Care
Sharon Russell [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice (Health and Social Care Professions) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Susan May [email protected]
Health Studies [MPhil/PhD] Doctoral College [email protected]
Human Nutrition [MSc/PgDip/PgCert] Desley White [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in Long Term Conditions
Sharon Russell [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in Mental Health
Francis Thompson [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice (Mental Health Practitioner) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Francis Thompson [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in Neonatal Care
Sharon Russell [email protected]
Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Louise Winfield [email protected]
MPhil/PhD Neurosciences Doctoral College [email protected]
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Amanda Denton [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Professional Development in Nursing
Jacky Griffith [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Jane Peters [email protected]
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) [MSc] Miranda Cunningham [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Alison Warren [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Anne Payne [email protected]
Pre-Hospital Critical Care/Retrieval and Transfer [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Peter Allum [email protected]
Psychology [MPhil/PhD] Doctoral College [email protected]
Psychology (Integrated) [MPhil/PhD] Doctoral College [email protected]
Psychological Research Methods [MSc] Ben Whalley [email protected]
Psychology [MSc] Alison Bacon [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice in Physiotherapy [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Susan May [email protected]
Advanced Professional Practice in Safeguarding Adults [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Diane Galpin [email protected]
Social Science and Social Work [ResM] Doctoral College [email protected]
Social Work [MA] Clare Colton [email protected]
Social Work [MPhil/PhD] Doctoral College [email protected]
Surgical Care Practitioner (Abdominal, Pelvic and General Surgery) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Toby Rankin [email protected]
Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Toby Rankin [email protected]
Surgical Care Practitioner (Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]
Toby Rankin [email protected]
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate Urgent and Emergency Care
Pam Nelmes [email protected]
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Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science (Pathways) [MSc]
Philip Warburton [email protected]
Biomedical Science [ResM] Chris Warburton [email protected]
Clinical Cardiac Science [MSc] Nicola King [email protected]
Clinical Education [MClinEd, PgDip, PgCert] Jane Rowe [email protected]
Global and Remote Healthcare (formerly Remote Healthcare) [MSc, PgDip, PgCert]
Alice Inman [email protected]
Healthcare Management, Leadership & Innovation [MSc, PgDip, PGCert]
Louise Hardy [email protected]
Medicine or Dentistry [ResM] David Moles [email protected]
Minor Oral Surgery [MSc] Eithne Fyfe [email protected]
Periodontology [MSc] Tim O'Brien [email protected]
Restorative Dentistry [MSc] Christopher Tredwin [email protected]
Physician Associate [MSc, PgDip] Robert Johnson [email protected]
Simulation and Patient Safety [MSc, PgDip, PgCert]
Susan Smith [email protected]
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MPhil and PhD opportunities exist in many of our topic areas. If the contact details are not listed below, then the named contact points for the MSc can also be used as a starting point for MPhil and PhD related enquiries.
Advanced Engineering Design [MSc] Antony Robotham [email protected]
Analytical Chemistry [MSc] Hywel Evans [email protected]
Applied Marine Science [MRes, MSc] Mark Davidson [email protected]
Biological Sciences [Research] Niko von Engelhardt [email protected]
Civil Engineering/Coastal Engineering [MSc] Martyn Hann
Andrew Fox
Computer and Information Security [MSc] Maria Papadaki [email protected]
Computer Science (Conversion) [MSc] Marco Palomino [email protected]
Data Science and Business Analytics [MSc] Luciana Dalla Valle [email protected]
Earth Sciences [Research] Gregory Price [email protected]
Electrical and Electronic Engineering [MSc] Adrian Ambroze [email protected]
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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MPhil and PhD opportunities exist in many of our topic areas. If the contact details are not listed below, then the named contact points for the MSc can also be used as a starting point for MPhil and PhD related enquiries.
Environment and Society [Research] Neil Roberts [Quaternary]
Geoff Wilson [Environment, Development and Governance]
David Gilvear [Catchment and River Science]
Jon Shaw [Society, Culture and Mobility]
Environmental Consultancy [MSc] Sean Comber [email protected]
Environmental Sciences [Research] Paul Lunt
Sean Comber
Human Geography Research [MSc] Richard Yarwood [email protected]
Hydrography [MSc] Ken Kingston
Alex Nimmo Smith
Marine Biology [MRes] Andy Foggo [email protected]
Marine Renewable Energy [MRes, MSc] Daniel Conley [email protected]
Network Systems Engineering [MSc] David Lancaster [email protected]
Planning [MSc] Olivia Wilson
Stephen Essex
Robotics [MRes, MSc] Guido Bugmann [email protected]
Sustainable Aquaculture Systems [MSc] Dan Merrifield [email protected]
Sustainable Environmental Management [MSc, MRes]
Nicola Whitehouse [email protected]
Sustainable Geoscience [MSc] Graeme Taylor
Iain Stewart
Zoo Conservation Biology [MSc] Joanna Newbolt [email protected]
DEPUTY DIRECTORS OF DOCTORAL COLLEGE
Arts and Humanities Anthony Caleshu [email protected]
Business James Benhin [email protected]
Health & Human Sciences Jonathan Marsden [email protected]
Science & Engineering Steven Furnell [email protected]
PU PSMD David Moles [email protected]
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