The Master’s Degree in Academic Writing Theory and Practice offers a new type of qualification aimed at graduates and professionals interested in studying, researching and teaching writing. The course focuses on writing, rhetoric and literacies research and on the ways this research informs the teaching of writing. The programme is based upon Coventry University’s international reputation in the teaching of academic writing at the Centre for Academic Writing.
As part of the programme, students can:

Facilitate academic writing for students and academics,
situate academic writing in English in a knowledge economy,
research academic writing, submit a portfolio of professional practice or a dissertation for candidate's MA degree project.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree or equivalent. Any candidates with degrees across the Humanities, Social Sciences and (Applied) Sciences, and with an interest in academic writing, are welcome to apply,

applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience at an appropriate professional level but do not have the formal academic entry qualifications may also be admitted, subject to an application and assessment,

applications to the course are encouraged from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, race, gender or disability. The applications and admissions procedure conforms to the University's policy on Equal Opportunities,

applicants who are not native speakers of English need to have a minimum of 6.5 in their IELTS test, with a minimum score of 6 in writing. Equivalent qualifications in English language proficiency may be accepted.

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Notes

Students should appear for campus sessions.

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This course is focused on students future career as a specialist in this area. By choosing to study at Coventry you can benefit from:

A course that is available nationally and internationally

A program designed around your individual needs
Opportunity to choose modules from any of the Consortia
Universities specialist modules

Accessibility and flexibility

Coventry University specialist cardiac modules which are offered entirely online

The online modules lectures delivered by experts in the field via a live online classroom

A course that includes and explores real patient journeys

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be working in the field of cardiovascular practice and hold an honours degree or a diploma in a health related discipline and evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at master’s level.

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Practice must normally have successfully achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Practice or similar award.

Applicants for the Masters in Cardiovascular Practice must normally have successfully achieved a Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Practice or similar award.

Applications will be encouraged from non-standard entrants with relevant experiential learning. The Course Director will use their discretion to accept applications on the basis of experience.

The general requirements for admissions are in line with University policy (Academic Regulations 2.7). Students whose first language is not English are normally required to have IELTS>6.5 (preferably with a high mark in the written component), TOEFL computer-based >250.

Alongside specific admissions criteria outlined – applicants must provide 2 references, one should be an academic and the other clinical.

Other Fees

Notes

Students should appear for on-campus sessions as this blended course (mix of online and classroom base)

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In choosing this course students will join an established Performing Arts department known for industry-facing, research-informed and practice-led provision. They will have the opportunity to study with leading professionals and academics in the field, thereby gaining insights, experience and knowledge in order to develop their own collaborative practice, industry skills and networks. They will benefit from intensive practical performance projects with Frantic Assembly and research events and seminars with leading academics and industry professionals involved in production, project management and funding. Embedded digital learning activities will further support their development as a collaborative practitioner and independent artist, helping you to develop additional skills in digital interaction and supporting flexible and innovative approaches to learning.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should ideally hold a good honours degree 2.2 or above in a relevant academic discipline. However, applications from candidates with relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

International applicants must also hold a minimum of 6.5 score in the IELTS test for English language.

Entry to this course is by audition and interview with the course team and Frantic Assembly. Applicants from oversea students are welcomed and alternative audition arrangements for non UK based applicants are available.

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This e-learning teenage cancer care course introduces to theory and practice for caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer.

This is aimed at all of the multidisciplinary team who are involved with teenage cancer care and encourages students to work together online, to develop specialist knowledge and learn how the various roles combine to offer evidenced-based teenage cancer care.

This course is focused on students future career as a specialist in this area. By choosing to study at Coventry they can benefit from:

a course that is delivered online, allowing you to work at own pace,

a programme that has been designed through an international curriculum development group,

course material which supports teenage cancer care in different healthcare cultures.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent.

An identified mentor and a letter of commitment from candidate's mentor for completing module M12CPD, Inter-professional Work Based Learning.

If necessary, registration with a local university and evidence of acceptance of the course/modules as options/electives.

Students must be either a registered health or social care practitioner and working in paediatric or adult cancer care services, or a service user or carer in these areas.

Other Fees

Notes

Duration of this course is flexible.

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Children who have suffered from heart conditions since birth need specialist care. This e-learning course has been developed to meet the needs of registered health and social care professionals working in a variety of clinical settings where they will come into contact with children and young people with congenital heart disease.

The course was developed as a collaborative venture with the Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (previously PCNA) with module specific consultation with the British heart Foundation and the British Congenital Cardiac Association.

By choosing to study at Coventry students can benefit from a course that:

Is offered both nationally and internationally,

aimed at all healthcare professionals involved with this specialist client,

includes and explores real patient journeys,

is delivered entirely online allowing flexibility to suit your own commitments.

Includes online video teaching sessions delivered by clinical experts in the field.

Has international elements embedded in the content of the learning material.

Entry Requirements

All registered healthcare professionals currently involved in the care of children, young people and/or adults with congenital heart disease.

evidence of recent study and/or the ability to study at Level 3 (degree),

comprehensive IT skills,

broadband internet connection.

Other Fees

Notes

Duration of this course is flexible.

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