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Applied Research and Consultancy – (M.A.)
Lancaster University
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,077 - ≈ € 16,599 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lancaster / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Lancaster University
A unique opportunity to improve your qualifications and get fully accredited experience crafted to your personal requirements:
* hands-on experience and responsibility
* challenging assignment working as a consultant
* preparation for future work patterns
* previous clients include BBC, Lake District Summer Music Festival, Blackburn Rovers FC, The National Trust, Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre, Wordsworth Trust, National Football Museum
* research expenses covered
* personal tuition
* small group seminars and workshops throughout
* no previous work experience required
This programme is designed to prepare ambitious and high quality graduates to confront practical problems faced by organisations and, with advice and support from faculty members, to take responsibility for a real business project.
You will have the opportunity to gain confidence and independence by working as a consultant for example in a public policy organisation, arts administration, business administration, leisure and media industries where there is an ever-increasing demand for enterprising, original and energetic graduates.
Our many years of experience with student consulting combined with our expensive network of potential clients enable us to secure challenging and career-relevant placements for all students.
Contents
Degree Structure
Start Date: October
Duration: 12 months (24 months part-time)
The Partnership
Senior staff identify and make initial contact with clients and discuss the choice of research opportunities with individual students. After a meeting a three-way Agreement is signed by each student, client and Course Director, indicating:
* Topic
* Objectives
* Milestones, deadlines and outcomes
* Resources available
* Outline budget
* Appropriate training courses
* Assessment arrangements
* Intellectual property rights
Course Structure
The Consultant Research Workshop (20 credits) An introduction to the philosophy of research/qualitative and quantitative research methods/access to data/data analysis/report writing
Research Skills in Practice (20 credits)This module is designed to develop the skills required in the application of research related activities in both the academic and employment spheres.
Personal Development(20 credits)This module is designed to enable the students to explore their values, attitudes and interpersonal skills and to provide a platform for continuing personal development.
Dissertation (120 credits) The aim of the dissertation is to provide a critical analysis and evaluation of the project and its processes. Students are required to engage in a reflection of the management and outcomes of the Consultancy, building in a reflexive recognition of their own part in the process.
Assessment
Coursework is used to assess all modules
There are no formal examinations
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Entry Requirements
An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent.
English Language Qualifications
We accept a range of English Language qualifications including:
* IELTS (British Council) min 6.5
* TOEFL min 237 (computer-based) or 93 (internet-based)
* Cambridge Certificate of min grade C
Proficiency in English
* A recent GCSE min grade C
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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