This course aims to provide you with detailed, specialised knowledge and understanding of a wide range of the latest analytical techniques used in forensic science.

To enable you to analyse critically different techniques and to apply these in the forensic workplace.

To develop independent thinking and learning, enabling you to apply these to select the most appropriate techniques for a particular case and subsequently analysing and interpreting the resulting forensic evidence.

To help to extend and develop your career as a professional in forensic science and criminal justice.

Entry Requirements

Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and we welcome them from students from a range of backgrounds and educational experiences. If you do not hold an academic qualification, we may be able to consider you on the basis of extensive and relevant work experience.

Suitable candidates for the MSc Forensic Science and Criminal Justice will normally have:

A good UK honours degree or its overseas equivalent (2.1 and above)

Or extensive and relevant work experience in the field of Forensics

If your first language is not English you will need to satisfy the University’s English language requirements.

Please refer the English language requirements at "http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/english/ELR"

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This course aims to equip you with a sound knowledge and understanding of a range of topics in child and adolescent health; to use this to underpin your existing practical experience with evidence-based expertise and develop an appreciation of the strengths and limitations of research evidence and, at Masters stage, its application; to enable students to enhance their careers in the field of child and adolescent mental health.

Entry Requirements

The course is aimed at professionals currently working with children. The prerequisites to entry are; a second-class honours degree or equivalent professional qualification from a recognised university or college; or an equivalent academic or professional qualification that involves the care of, or working with children and adolescents (including doctors, nurses, primary mental health workers, teachers, social workers, therapists, youth workers and other voluntary sector staff). Where relevant, an IELTS score of 6.5 with 7.0 for writing is required.

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This course aims to provide an understanding of the legal basis of employment relations; to provide a working knowledge of the United Kingdom and European Union legislation and case law in the employment sphere; to analyse the scope and limitation of the law in relation to combating discrimination; to understand the legal regulation of termination of employment, including individual dispute resolution; to consider collective labour relations, the role of collective bargaining and employee participation in the workplace and the provision of a legal framework within which these activities may take place; to consider the effect of human rights and international labour law on the employment relationship.

Entry Requirements

Normally either a first or good second class honours degree (preferably 2:1) or an equivalent professional qualification coupled with appropriate practical experience.

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PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time/distance learning).

A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time/distance learning) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Entry Requirements

a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours
or

an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution
The undergraduate qualification should normally be in a subject relevant to the subject of the PhD/MPhil.

Research degrees are demanding and intensive programmes. To succeed at this level, applicants must be highly motivated, be able to work independently and as part as part of a team, be able to plan and manage their own work, and have an appropriate familiarity with the discipline and its associated research techniques.

Please refer the English language requirements at "http://www2.le.ac.uk/study/english/ELR"

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This programme places the academic study of advertising in a broad media context. The programme is designed for graduates with experience in advertising, marketing or related sectors who seek to enhance their qualifications and for those with an academic background in the social sciences or humanities who aspire to careers, or to teach, in these sectors. The specialist modules explore the advertising industry in a global context, examining advertising as a form of communication shaped by economic, cultural and social factors, and as an occupational practice. These modules will examine how advertising works in different media; advertising history and development; ethical, regulatory and social issues; the nature and impact of advertising; and consumer behaviour and marketing research.

Entry Requirements

At least a good second-class honours degree in any discipline, though a Social Science degree would be particularly relevant, from an institution recognised by the University. Applicants who do not have a first degree, but who can demonstrate other relevant qualifications and/or experience may also be considered. You may be invited to submit an entry assignment in support of your application.

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