Arts and Creative Technologies (by negotiated study)

Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option:: Full-time
Study option:: Full-time
Study option:: Part-time
Study option:: Part-time; Choose another study option
Duration:: 13 Months
Duration:: 13 Months
Duration:: 2 Years
Duration:: 2 Years
Start date:: 20 September 2021; 20 September 2021; 20 September 2021; 20 September 2021
School:: Digital, Technologies and Arts

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Course changes for 2020/21

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Do you have a creative project but can’t see a course to meet your professional goals? With this flexible option you can design your own Masters degree.

This is a unique course where you decide the focus and subject of your postgraduate studies in the diverse area of arts, humanities and creative technologies.

Your overall project or research focus could be around developing a book or film, compiling a portfolio for a specific job or work towards an exhibition. You can follow a passion or expand on your work experience or undergraduate work.

A Masters award will demonstrate your skills and commitment, which will help to validate funding bids or impress an employer. You’ll benefit from connecting with other creatives as well as upskilling in a specific area of work.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Arts and Creative Technologies (by negotiated study)

Course content

There are two core modules where you’ll design your learning contract and learn about research methods. Everything else is chosen by you.

Armed with your proposal we will find you a subject-specific mentor, who will help you put together a Learning Contract, which is your own bespoke course design, which will allow you to complete your project.

You can use your own experience and interests to explore a subject through work-experience. You can also use the resources of the faculty –whether it be teaching and research expertise or workshop facilities – to help you. You even pick your own title for the course.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning	15 credits
Negotiated Project 1	30 credits
Negotiated Project 2	30 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project	60 credits
Option By Negotiated Study (30)	30 credits
Research Methods Seminar	15 credits

Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning	15 credits
Negotiated Project 1	30 credits
Negotiated Project 2	30 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project	60 credits
Option By Negotiated Study (30)	30 credits
Research Methods Seminar	15 credits

Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning	15 credits

Show 4 optional modules

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 optional modules
Negotiated Project 1	30 credits
Option By Negotiated Study (30)	30 credits
Research Methods For English And Creative Writing	15 credits
Research Methods Seminar	15 credits

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Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 compulsory modules
Negotiated Project 2	30 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project	60 credits

Show 2 optional modules

Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 optional modules
Negotiated Project 1	30 credits
Option By Negotiated Study (30)	30 credits

Show 2 compulsory modules

Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Approaches To Flexible Learning	15 credits

Show 3 optional modules

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 optional modules
Option By Negotiated Study (30)	30 credits
Research Methods For English And Creative Writing	15 credits
Research Methods Seminar	15 credits

Show 1 compulsory module

Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 compulsory modules
Negotiated Project 2	30 credits
Negotiated Study Masters Project	60 credits

Show 2 optional modules

Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 optional modules
Negotiated Project 1	30 credits
Option By Negotiated Study (30)	30 credits

Show 2 compulsory modules

Entry requirements

UK qualifications

International qualifications

You’ll normally need a 2:1 Bachelor degree or above. However, we’ll consider suitability for a Masters course based on experience and working practice.

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

Choose your country

Check our entry and English language requirements for your country

Facilities

Performance Centre

Our Performance Centre has three rehearsal studios, two workshops, props, costume stores and a green room. We also occasionally use external venues for presentations including the 250 seater Stoke Repertory Theatre.

Dedicated studio space

A number of our courses offer dedicated work space, conveniently located in an open-plan studio. You’ll also get the chance to be trained to use workshops from photography to Fine Metal.

3D Workshops

Work in Heavy metal, Fine metals, Wood, Plastics and Resin. Our 3D workshops are equipped with everything you'd expect to see in a working studio from lathes to laser cutters and arc welders to etching tanks.

Hands On

Our workshop facilities include 3D (wood, metal and plastics), digital imaging, surface decoration, and ceramics.

Careers

The award will open the door to creative opportunities depending on the area of interest followed. For example:

Creative writing
Careers in media practice
Publishing
Designer makers
Community practitioners

Teaching and assessment

Overview

Study time

Teaching

You’ll have a designated subject-specific supervisor throughout the course. The research methods module is taught alongside other students.

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Your formal assessments could include essays, virtual presentations or critical reviews.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you online with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking, presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision and assessment skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our AccessAbility Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do or through a weekly discussion board.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

Your study time will include scheduled one-to-ones with your supervisor, independent learning and assessments.

Independent learning

The focus of this course is independent learning and individual study time. This could involve:

Reading journals, articles and books
Working on projects
Researching in the library
Preparing coursework

We’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities to help you make the most of your private study time. Whether you need a library, a computer, or a workshop, you’ll find it at Staffordshire University.

Fees

Overview

Additional costs

Financial support

For the course starting on 20 September 2021 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for MSc-Full-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands	International
Full time	£8,085 per course	£14,500 per course

Tuition fees for MA Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part time	£4,028. per year of study

Tuition fees for MSc Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part time	£4,028. per year of study

If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.

Alumni discount

If you've previously completed a Staffordshire University undergraduate degree (excluding HND and foundation degrees) you may be entitled to a discount of up to 25% off your course fees for any subsequent postgraduate taught course (terms apply, see the alumni discount page for details). If you have any questions about how this relates to you, please contact feesandbursaries@staffs.ac.uk.

Included in tuition fees
Included in the fees:
Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module. The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study. Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module. The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study. Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module. The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study. Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module. The use of all workshops, studios and specialist technical facilities and hire of equipment relating to the course of study.

Not included in tuition fees
Not included in the fees:
The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies. Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course. The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice. Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance. The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies. Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course. The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice. Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance. The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies. Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course. The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice. Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance. The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies. Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course. The cost of materials for the development of a student’s individual practice and work. Additional costs vary dependent upon student’s own choice of materials and approach to their practice. Optional personal insurance when borrowing equipment such as cameras, lighting equipment etc. for extended period of use off campus [Approx £50-£100]. It may be possible to add some items to home contents insurance.

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £11,222 to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

Bursaries and scholarships

Our students

Student stories

Dawn Critchley
Specialism: Surface Pattern Design

The feeling that you’ve achieved something that you’ve written and directed at your career makes it feel even more valuable than if you go through something a bit generic and you’re following the process of other people.

Heidi Jackson
Specialism: Surface Pattern Design

I could specialise in what I wanted to do. The support from the supervisors was amazing because they were really knowledgeable on what I wanted to achieve.

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Start date:

20 September 2021

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Stoke-on-Trent campus

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20 September 2021

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If you are offered a place at Staffordshire University, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of Staffordshire University enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

Course changes for 2020/21

Course content

Anthony Hadley - MSc Ludology (by Negotiated Study)

Modules

Standard route

Modules

Standard route

Modules

Standard route

Modules

Standard route

Entry requirements

Facilities

Performance Centre

Dedicated studio space

3D Workshops

Hands On

Careers

Postgraduate Virtual Open Event

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Assessment

Learning support

Additional support

Feedback

Fees

Alumni discount

Alumni discount

Alumni discount

Alumni discount

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