Masters Degrees Where we are now and where we are going Stephen Flint Dean of Graduate Studies

2. Types of masters degrees at UoL (A) Tightly focussed �traditional� single subject�.e.g. MSc Computer Science or Mmus (B) Multi-disciplinary within a broader subject area, commonly run within a single Dept/School (e.g. MA 18th Century Worlds, School of English). Future potential to have courses linked to named research centres (e.g. Centre for Marine Sciences and Climate Change), which may span several Depts. (C) Inter-disciplinary modular masters degrees with multiple pathways, involving several Depts and (potentially) more than one Faculty (e.g. Advanced Science)

3. Examples from existing programmes Master (Research Methodology) SES inter-disciplinary ESRC accredited research training Master of Public Health Medical Faculty online & campus MSc Veterinary Infection & Disease Control Multi-disciplinary, international programme meeting professional and government requirements Master of Archives and Records Management [Arts Faculty] Highly rated (inter-) national vocational programme MSc (Product Design and Management) [Engineering] International student cohort with programme enhanced by visiting professors and European visit MSc (Microelectronics and Telecommunications) [EEE] Overseas students attracted by excellent job placement

4. New PGT degree courses for 2008/09 Science Advanced Science Engineering Simulation and Aerospace Engineering Arts Aesthetics and Cultural Institutions SES Architecture Marine Planning and Management Environmental Economics of Climate Change Lifecourse, Population and Mobility Management Governance and Governance Law Criminology and Social Policy Criminology and Criminal Justice

5. Distance-learning PGT Provision by Laureate Current: MSc (Information Technology) MSc (Information Systems Management) [1000] MBA [2000] MPH [1st year 200] MSc (Operations and Supply-chain Management) Under development: MSc (Clinical Research Admin) MSc (HR Management) MSc (Marketing) MSc (Management) Under discussion: Master of International Law MSc (Nursing) MSc (Health Service Management

6. MSc/MRes Advanced Science (Type C) Expand Provision: Faculty-wide framework of MSc and MRes programmes based on a family of taught courses and research projects MSc has greater emphasis on taught material and skills Both utilise existing taught modules and research expertise within departments Flexible provision of research projects, with supporting research and transferable skills and appropriate taught courses Simplify Approval Procedure: Framework is approved at ASSC: University level Pathways are developed at Departmental and Faculty level Pathways must adapt rapidly to reflect research expertise

7. Progress this session Director of Postgraduate teaching (John Fry) Faculty PGT Co-ordinators Department/School PGT Focal Points (provide a single point of contact for SRAO) Working groups exploring pathways within interdisciplinary themes, across Depts and between Faculties PGT Admissions Group within SRAO

8. Example Type C Theme: MA/MSc Sustainable Environment(pathways to be mapped in the example areas below) Climate, Coast, Flooding � Management of Resources Legal regulatory frameworks Sustainable energy programs Short-term energy demands Political, technical, economic challenges of nuclear power Economics of energy reduction and politics of prioritisation Historical lessons from wartime rationing and shortages Civic design: Responding to changing needs and resources Border controls and immigration Relating health, happiness and wealth to resource management Politics of change: challenges to democracy and culture Education: A broad programme aimed at teachers � The technical, cultural, political and economic challenges and the necessary strategies for sustainability

9. FOM: Connections to other Faculties? Existing module-sharing with other faculties Tropical School programmes uses two Vets parasitology modules MSc Healthcare Ethics uses modules from Law Affinities and potential common ground Bioscience: cell biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, physiology...... but much of this we�re not doing at PGT level Psychology: clinical psychology/therapy Social sciences, geography, economics, risk: public health Veterinary: zoonoses, epidemiology, bioterrorism (CPD) discussed with Paul Wigley, Vets Sciences PGT Coordinator Engineering: clinical engineering difficult FoM/NHS relationship at present Health in Society (as proposed by JF): global aspects; chronic illness; age; ethics/law/responsibility; health/wealth/happiness some relationship to existing programmes; markets? Law School: �Health Law, Society and Ethics� discussed with Paula Case, Director of LLM studies

10. China � Challenges and Opportunities From Sept 2010 we will have a guaranteed market of 4+1 XJTLU students coming here for 1-year Masters programmes Their UG degrees are weighted towards Engineering, Mathematics or Management but there is the potential for broadening their portfolios to become �global practitioners� This means opportunities in Science, SES and Arts, which fits well with both existing courses and the modular systems we are proposing These are bright, highly motivated students with excellent English, who have studied under the UoL system for 4 years

11. Next Steps (1): Over the summer Market research over the summer (new market research group in SRAO) on interdisciplinary Masters plans Focus group work through Alumni Board to test the market with employers Following the market research, feedback sessions and workshops to facilitate and expedite approvals processes Development of PGT web pages for staff, to put into one place everything you need for course development and approval

12. Next Steps (2): Next session; E-learning pilots Multi-disciplinary MSc (Advanced Science) Taught modules available as supported VLE packages Flexibility and self-directed learning opportunities Joint supervision of research projects across the Faculty Part-time MSc with summer-school research project Provision of Key Skills menu (CPD, PGT & PGR) Communication skills IT and computer packages Designing and planning in groups Medical Ethics Statistics �..