Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Prospectus

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POSTGRADUATE
PROSPECTUS
2015
Understanding Tomorrow, Today
Wherever youre from, wherever

youre going, postgraduate study at
Edinburgh Napier will give you the
competitive edge to succeed.
CONTENTS
Our University
Our City
8 Edinburgh Napier:
preparing you for tomorrow
26 Edinburgh: a beautiful, cultured

and connected city
10 Cutting-edge facilities
14 Campuses built for learning
Our Country
16 Innovation at Edinburgh Napier
34 Scotland: a country full of surprises
19 Our industry accreditation
Our International
Student Body
22 Excellence in Research
36 Edinburgh Napier welcomes the world

38 Learn the language, live the culture
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Our Schools
40 How to use this prospectus
150 Introducing The Faculty of

Health, Life & Social Sciences
42 Introducing the Business School
152 The School of Life,

Sport & Social Sciences
44 T he School of Accounting,
Financial Services & Law
168 The School of Nursing,

Midwifery & Social Care
56 T he School of Management
72 T he School of Marketing,
Tourism & Languages
88 Introducing The Faculty of Engineering,
Computing & Creative Industries
90 T he School of Arts
& Creative Industries
176 Academic Practice Programmes
Further Information
180 Student & Academic Services
182 Postgraduate funding
184 Postgraduate fees
112
T he School of Computing
186 Applying to Edinburgh Napier University
128 The School of Engineering

& the Built Environment
190 Applying from overseas

192 Visit us and contact us
With more than 100

industry relevant courses,
we offer everything you
need to give your career
a boost or take it in a
new direction.
Our options for part-time,
distance or flexible learning
make it easier than ever
to ensure that studying
complements your busy
life and fits in around your
current commitments.
You can even keep on
working while you study.
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SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING,
FINANCIAL SERVICES & LAW
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
46
Accounting
& Finance MSc
58
Edinburgh
Napier MBA
47
Banking & Financial
Regulation MSc
59
Executive MBA
48 Finance & Corporate

Strategy MSc
61
Global Online MBA
(various specialisms)
49 Global Investment
Banking MSc
50
International
Banking & Finance
MSc
51 I nternational
Finance MSc
52 I nternational
Commercial Law
LLM
60
Global Online MBA
62 B
usiness
Management MSc
63
Business
Management MSc
64
Global Online
Business
Management MSc
65
Global Online
Business
Management MSc
66 I nternational
Business
Management MSc
67 F
lexibly Managed
Programmes MSc
68
Human Resource
Management MSc
69
International
Human Resource
Management MSc
SCHOOL OF MARKETING,
TOURISM & LANGUAGES
74 Marketing MSc
75 Marketing with
Festival and Event
Management MSc
76
Marketing with Sales
Management MSc
77 I nternational
Marketing /
International
Marketing with
Tourism & Events
MSc
78 T
ourism Marketing
MSc
79 I nternational Tourism
Management MSc
80 I nternational
Festival & Event
Management MSc
81 H
eritage &
Cultural Tourism
Management MSc
82 T
ourism &
Hospitality
Management MSc
83 I ntercultural
Business
Communication MSc
84 I ntercultural
Business
Communication with
TESOL MSc
THE SCHOOL OF ARTS &

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
THE SCHOOL OF
COMPUTING
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

& THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
92
Advanced Film
Practice MFA
114 Advanced
Networking MSc
130 Advanced Materials

Engineering MSc
93 Creative
Advertising MSc
115 Advanced Security

& Cybercrime MSc
131 Advanced Structural

Engineering MSc
94
Creative Writing MA
116 Advanced Security

& Digital Forensics
MSc
132 Architectural
Technology
& Building
Performance MSc
95
Environmental
Graphics MA/MDes
96
Exhibition
Design MA/MDes
97 I nteraction Design
MA/MDes
98 I nterior Architecture
MA/MDes
99
Lighting Design
MA/MDes
100 Motion Graphics
MA/MDes
101 Product Design
Prototyping
MA/MDes
102 Film MA FT
103 International
Journalism for Media
Professionals MA
104 Journalism MA
105 Magazine
Publishing MSc
106 Publishing MSc
107 Screenwriting MA
108 Screenwriting PgCert
117 Advanced Software

Engineering MSc
118 Business Information
Technology MSc
119 Computing MSc
120 Information Systems
Development MSc
121 Project &
Programme
Management MSc
122 Sound Design MSc
123 Strategic ICT
Leadership MSc
124 Web
Development MSc
133 Automation
& Control MSc
134 Construction Project
Management MSc
135 Electronic
& Electrical
Engineering MSc
136 Energy &
Environmental
Engineering MSc
137 Environmental
Sustainability MSc
138 Facilities
Management MSc
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THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
& THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
THE SCHOOL OF LIFE,

SPORT & SOCIAL SCIENCES
139 Mechanical
Engineering MSc
154 Biomedical
Science MSc
140 Polymer
Engineering MSc
155 Biotechnology for

Environmental
Sustainability MSc
141 Property &

Construction
Management MSc
142 Real Estate
Management &
Investment MSc
143 Renewable
Energy MSc
144 Safety &
Environmental
Management MSc
145 Timber
Engineering MSc
146 Timber Industry
Management MSc
147 Transport Planning &
Engineering MSc
156 Career Guidance &

Development PgDip
/ Career Guidance
MSc
157 Conservation &
Management of
Protected Areas MSc
158 Drug Design &
Biomedical Science
MSc
159 Ecotourism MSc
160 Medical
Biotechnology MSc
161 Pharmaceutical
Science MSc
162 Sport & Exercise
Science MSc by
Research
163 Sport Performance
Enhancement MSc
164 Wildlife Biology &
Conservation MSc
THE SCHOOL OF NURSING,

MIDWIFERY & SOCIAL CARE
170 Advanced Practice

(and associated
routes) MSc
171 Clinical Research
PgCert
172 International
Clinical Research &
Technology MSc
173 Health
Administration MSc
ACADEMIC PRACTICE
PROGRAMMES
176 Blended & Online

Education MSc
177 Teaching & Learning
in Higher Education
PgCert
PREPARING YOU
FOR TOMORROW
In our ever-changing, fast-paced world, employers are increasingly looking
for up-to-date, relevant skills. Here at Edinburgh Napier University, we
anticipate these changes and design our postgraduate programmes to give
you the skills to succeed in a wide range of industries throughout the world.
ur programmes are
created in collaboration
with industry and
employers to give you the best
chance of career success, whether
you are just starting out or looking
to advance your current career.
Industry accreditation, placements,
international links, visiting tutors
and academic staff that are highly
engaged in their fields make our
qualifications particularly relevant.
In this prospectus, youll see
the full range of postgraduate
programmes on offer as well as
information on some of the lifechanging research were doing at
home and internationally and the
opportunities that exist within it.
Our student profiles within this
prospectus demonstrate not only
the wide range of subjects we are
expert in but also the diverse range
of backgrounds our students come
from, representing six of more
than 100 nationalities who call
Edinburgh Napier home. Meanwhile
our academic profiles give a taste
of the experience and expertise
that is available to you and the
opportunities they can bring. This
knowledge is supported by cuttingedge, industry-standard facilities
across our three campuses.
Whatever your situation,

postgraduate study at Edinburgh
Napier can fit into your life. We
offer full-time, part-time, online
and distance learning as well as
a wide range of support services
such as our Confident Futures and
Standout programmes that help
prepare you further for the world
of work. Well even help you start
your own business if thats the
exciting path you want to take.
Best of all, you can experience
all this in one of the globes most
attractive cities in the worlds
most beautiful country. Our three
campuses are part of an iconic,
cultural and connected city at the
heart of Scotland. A UNESCO World
Heritage Site and home to the
worlds largest arts festival, it is a
multicultural city buzzing with life,
yet feels small, welcoming, safe
and perfect for postgraduate life.
No matter where youre from
and whether you are looking
to start you career, change
your career or simply challenge
yourself to study something
new, postgraduate study at
Edinburgh Napier is there to give
you a competitive edge and the
skills to succeed today, tomorrow
and throughout your career.
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Our three campuses are part of

an iconic, cultural and connected
city at the heart of Scotland.
CUTTINGEDGE
FACILITIES
FOR
CUTTINGEDGE
STUDY
When you choose a
postgraduate course,
your surroundings are
important. You want to live
in an interesting, welcoming
city, and you want great
facilities for learning,
studying and making new
friends and connections.
We have three campuses at Edinburgh

Napier University, all of them
cosmopolitan and dynamic. They cater
for the needs of the 21st-century
postgraduate, with state-of-the-art
teaching facilities and laboratories,
and extensive computer suites,
including one open 24 hours a day
during Trimesters 1 and 2. Our study
spaces suit real-world students,
not those of centuries past.
We provide for life beyond the
lecture theatre too, with cafes and
Starbucks franchises, and our superb
[EN]GAGE gym, with a 200 sq m
fitness suite, 1,200 sq m sports
hall, and dozens of fitness classes
and sports activities each week.
F ACILITIES TO TAKE
YOU FURTHER
Our facilities can also inspire, opening
up new opportunities and career paths.
Facilities such as multimedia language
labs, industry-standard music studios,
broadcast studios and computer games
development labs will help you pursue your
career aspirations or discover new passions.
Our School of Computing has some of the
most impressive IT facilities in a UK university,
including specialist labs for Cisco networking,
embedded and wireless systems, and
Linux, Cisco and Microsoft technologies.
Our Sport and Exercise Science laboratories
are among the best in the UK, and include
a human performance laboratory and
a biomechanics laboratory. We recently
opened an environmental chamber where
researchers can test athletic performance
in extreme conditions, including high
and low temperatures and humidity.
The chamber is the largest facility of its
kind in Scotland, and can replicate high
altitude conditions up to the equivalent
of Everest Base Camp. As well as
observing performance, our researchers
and students can test equipment and
clothing in the most extreme conditions
- all from the comfort of Edinburgh.
At the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social
Care, we have a 1,000 sq m Simulation and
Clinical Skills Centre. It even includes a High
Dependency Unit (HDU) simulator suite which
replicates an intensive care treatment area.
Other facilities at the Sighthill campus range
from Biomed labs with confocal microscope,
histology suite and real-time PCR suite, to
our capacity to work with anaerobic microorganisms in our Biotech programmes.
These diverse and impressive facilities
have a common theme: to enrich the skills
and career prospects of our students.
Theyll help you gain skills and experiences
relevant to employers all over the world.
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T ECHNICAL SUPPORT TO
BACK YOUR LEARNING
At all our sites, weve invested significant
sums in IT and audiovisual equipment, to
provide students with the best learning
and teaching environment. For example,
our futuristic 400-seater lecture theatre at
the Business School at Craiglockhart has
calculated lighting, specialised acoustics,
natural ventilation and ergonomic seating.
Our Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle,
allows you to access electronic teaching
materials wherever and whenever you
want. You can access lecture notes before
or after your classes, check the details
of an assessment or find coursework
materials. Its available 24 hours a day
another way in which our IT and learning
facilities back your learning ambitions.
S PACES WHERE REALWORLD STUDENTS EXCEL

A successful postgraduate experience
stems from offering students inspiring
facilities and staff. But theres another
essential ingredient too: enabling students
to work in a way that suits them. The
best universities combine cutting-edge
facilities with the human element.
At Edinburgh Napier University we recognise

that different people like to study in
different types of space - some postgraduate
students may prefer to work in a silent
study room; others in an open-plan IT suite,
or a sociable coffee shop environment.
We provide you with all these choices.
We also help our postgraduates to connect
with each other after all, the people you
meet as a postgraduate could become your
global contacts of the future. Across all of
our campuses are break-out spaces, fully
connected meeting rooms, places to discuss
a group project or get to know talented
people from all over the world modern
spaces designed for todays postgraduates.
As a result, our campuses combine the

sociable atmosphere of a university with
the professional feel of a modern workplace.
Theyre places where you can prepare for
the career you want. Cutting-edge facilities
combined with practical spaces and support.
Places where you can achieve your best.
ACCOMMODATION AT
EDINBURGH NAPIER
We have University-run
accommodation suitable
for postgraduate students,
including shared flats
both single-gender and
mixed and studios. All the
accommodation is in the
centre of Edinburgh, with
good transport connections
to all our campuses.
Our postgraduate
accommodation spans a
number of sites including:
Bainfield, in Edinburghs
Fountainbridge district
and completed in 2013
Morrison Circus,
near Haymarket
Riego Street, in the
Tollcross area.
All our student
accommodation is purposebuilt for students, so includes
facilities such as deskspace
and well-equipped kitchens.
Each site is managed by an
Accommodation Officer.
Please note that
accommodation for
postgraduates is allocated
on a first-come, first-served
basis, and there are limited
places available. For more
information, see www.napier.
ac.uk/accommodation
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Dreaming of launching
a global business?
At Craiglockhart and
Merchiston, we have free
start-up spaces where
would-be entrepreneurs
from all our Faculties can
launch their own businesses.
These facilities - called
the Moffat Centre and
Bright Red Ventures - have
helped more than 1,200
students and incubated
more than 250 businesses.
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Our
Craiglockhart Campus
If you study at our Business School, your main base
will be our Craiglockhart campus. With more than
900 postgraduates from around the world, the
atmosphere is international, ambitious and animated.
Its a place to build networks as well as learn.
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CAMPUS VIDEOS:
The campus has state-of-the-art lecture

theatres and seminar rooms, a superb library,
a dedicated teaching area for postgraduate
students, and a choice of cafes, all with WIFI.
900
Postgraduates study at
our Craiglockhart Campus
Craiglockhart
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Merchiston:
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LOCATION
Sighthill:
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Iconic views, shops,

excellent transport links
The backdrop to the campus is one of Edinburghs

most sought-after residential areas, rich in history and
close to beautiful outdoor scenery. There are excellent
public transport links to the centre of Edinburgh.
Were close to the Pentland Hills Regional Park, where
you can mountain bike, walk or even snowboard
/ ski at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre. And
a few minutes walk away is the Craiglockhart
Tennis Centre, one of Scotlands finest racquet
sports centres, with top-quality indoor and outdoor
tennis courts and squash and badminton.
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01. The Egg at Craiglockhart

Campus
02. T he Merchiston Tower
has stood since 1454
03. T he bright and airy library
at Craiglockhart
04. Sighthill Campus, a
60millon development,
was completed in 2011
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Our
Sighthill Campus
Sighthill is our newest campus, a 60m
state-of-the-art facility completed in
2011. It houses our Faculty of Health,
Life & Social Sciences, and over 4,000
students and 300 staff are based here.
In addition to the cutting-edge
teaching facilities and laboratories
at Sighthill, resources include:
a stunning five-storey Learning Resource
Centre, with library and IT facilities and
spectacular 180 views of Edinburgh.
an airy four-storey atrium with a
cafe and Starbucks franchise.
our much-envied [EN]GAGE sports facility,
with gym and sports hall, which can be
booked for activities from basketball to table
tennis. The sports centre is used by students
from all three campuses and classes include
Les Mills, spinning, zumba, yoga and pilates.
60m
Investment in
Sighthill campus
LOCATION
Situated on the new

Edinburgh tram route
The Sighthill area of Edinburgh is a busy,

interesting residential area, with excellent
bus and tram links to central Edinburgh, the
airport, shopping malls and retail parks.
Our
Merchiston Campus
Three different schools are based
at our Merchiston campus:
Arts & Creative Industries
Computing
Engineering & the Built Environment.
The co-location of these different disciplines means
the atmosphere at Merchiston is lively and diverse.
Its a great place for cross-over ideas, where
creatives mix with digital specialists and engineers.
Its exactly the type of atmosphere where great
business ideas or creative projects are born.
500
Seater Computer Centre,

open 24 hours a day in Trimesters 1 and 2
The campus is situated in the heart of Bruntsfield,
one of the most interesting areas of Edinburgh.
Whether you want some artisan coffee,
Edinburghs best ice cream, cafes with free
WIFI or a park to play football, you will find it in
Bruntsfield. There are good transport links to
Edinburghs city centre and other parts of the city.
Facilities at the campus include the 500-seater
Jack Kilby Computer Centre; art studios; a news
room and film studios; specialist digital media
and cyber forensics labs; and other enviable
facilities purpose-built for our students.
We innovate.
You stand out
When so many applicants are chasing every

graduate-level job, you want to stand out
from the crowd.
Every postgraduate programme
at Edinburgh Napier is designed
with this in mind. We have strong
links with employers and industry,
and our courses are accredited
internationally. A recent report also
named us the most successful
university in Scotland for graduate
enterprise and start-ups.
Each postgraduate course is
structured to provide the skills and
knowledge valued by employers
globally. We complement this
with innovative programmes
to boost your employability:
Our Confident Futures
programme is unique in
higher education in the UK.
The workshops are free to
all postgraduate students
and include topics such as
assertiveness, networking,
selling your strengths, selfemployment, and preparing
for assessment centres.
T hroughout the year, we run
Academic Skills workshops,
open to all postgraduates
and all free of charge. They
include sessions specifically for
non-native English speakers,
and cover anything from
essay writing to presentations
to help with maths.
OUR LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS

The experience of our staff can
also enrich your career prospects.
Across our schools, our staff
work on knowledge exchange
projects; sit on advisory boards;
and provide direct services and
consultancy to commercial
and public-sector clients.
92%
Our staff use their active

of our postgraduate
involvement in commercial and students are in work or
public life to arrange substantial
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input from employers, including
months
after graduating
talks and workshops, employerled projects and professional
placements. They proactively
communicate information about
job vacancies, internships,
competitions and grants.
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The team at
the Centre for
Entrepreneurship
at Edinburgh
Napier continue
A jetpack for
business success
The traditional career paths are no
longer the only option for students.
Many of our postgraduates go on
to set up their own businesses.
We encourage entrepreneurship
and help many students and
alumni to develop their own
business propositions. In 2014
our Business School was one
of the first business schools
in the UK to gain the new
Small Business Charter Award,
recognising our work to support
start-ups and small businesses.
The Moffat Centre at our
Craiglockhart campus and Bright
Red Ventures at Merchiston are
free incubator spaces where our
students can launch their own
enterprises. As well as free space
and office facilities, students gain
from mentoring, business advice,
and interaction with lawyers,
accountants and angel investors.
Edinburgh Napier also

accommodates Edinburghs
Entrepreneurial Spark incubator,
in partnership with some of
Scotlands leading entrepreneurs.
Almost 100 businesses
have been set up through its
Accelerator programmes.
1,200+
Students using Moffat Centre and
Bright Red Ventures resources
All students can apply to be

junior consultants on our Bright
Red Triangle programme and will
work with a senior staff member
on a project for an external
organisation, often an SME.
Over the past year, 60 students
have acted as consultants on
Bright Red Triangle projects. The
programme provides them with
new professional networks, as
well as valuable CV material.
to develop the
curriculum to ensure
it is of our time.
The launching of
the Masters degree
in Entrepreneurial
Leadership, a UK
first, is testimony to
their entrepreneurial
thinking, but more
importantly action.
John Anderson
Chief Executive,
The Entrepreneurial
Exchange
Tell us your goals

and well help
you reach them
The success of Edinburgh Napier
postgraduates takes many
forms. First there is employment.
For example, on our MSc in
Creative Advertising, students
are often in employment before
their course even finishes.
Then there is self-employment.
Our Moffat Centre and Bright
Red Ventures incubators
have hatched more than
250 businesses.
All our postgraduate

courses are designed
to develop students
for a career in the
industry. Employer
links are a key aspect
of any programme.
And then there are awards.
In 2014 Masters students
from the School of Arts and
Creative Industries won global
and national awards including
categories at the prestigious
D&AD New Blood Awards,
and the prize for Best Overall
Project; and commendations
and medals at the Creative
Conscience Awards.
Such awards recognise
individual excellence but also the
innovative and practical back-up
that we provide to students
from all over the world. We will
nurture your ambitions and
support your success whether
you want to win awards, set
up your own business, change
profession, or find a great job.
Pioneering projects
to inspire your own career plans
Edinburgh Napier staff are at the cutting-edge of their industries.
They pass on this expertise, equipping you for the careers of the
future, and alerting you to new entrepreneurial possibilities
both in Scotland and overseas.
Current collaborations between Edinburgh Napier staff and external
organisations include:
In the first initiative of its kind
in the UK, staff at our Cyber
Security Lab are training
Scottish police officers to
tackle cybercrime, through a
specially created advanced
Digital Investigator course.
The University has been
made Scotlands Cybercrime
Centre of Excellence, part of
the European C2 network.
T he School of Life, Sport
& Social Sciences is the
biomechanics partner for the
R&A, the governing body of
golf for most of the world.
Our Leadership in
Compassionate Care project
has spearheaded national and
international thinking on this
vital element of nursing practice.
The Centre works with the
health service in Scotland, and
its work has been showcased
at international conferences.
We joined with public sector
bodies to set up a new
mountain biking centre at
Glentress in the Scottish
Borders. The Centre will act
as a focal point for training
research and support for
commercial opportunities
in mountain biking.
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How to impress
tourism and hospitality
employers worldwide
Three of the MSc programmes in our School of Marketing,
Tourism and Languages are accredited by the Institute
of Hospitality. The Institute represents professional
managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism (HLT)
industries and has a worldwide membership.
This accreditation shows that our courses meet
international benchmarks for HLT programmes, and are
suited to the needs of these industries all over the world.
In gaining Institute of Hospitality accreditation for our
courses, we joined a select group of highly respected
universities across the world. The accreditation is
recognised in regions as far apart as North America,
Australasia, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the EU.
By choosing an Institute of Hospitality accredited
postgraduate course, you can demonstrate to employers
worldwide that you have an industry-relevant qualification
that meets the highest international standards.
Students like Edinburgh Napier

because of the support offered
by the staff. We have an open
door policy in the department
which students find very
helpful and appreciate. C
Dr Susana Dessa Aguiar
Programme Leader, MSc Advanced
Structural Engineering
01.
Looking for
a career
in the creative
industries?
Browse our Arts and Creative
Industries postgraduate
courses and you will see
that many of them have the
Creative Skillset Tick logo.
These include our Masters
courses in film, journalism,
publishing and screenwriting.
Picking a postgraduate course
with the Creative Skillset Tick is
an assurance that youll gain the
professional skills and knowledge
that the industry actually wants.
To win the Tick, the course goes
through a rigorous assessment
process conducted by industry
experts. Only awarded to courses
that provide the most up-to-date
and relevant industry training,
the Tick is an invaluable signpost
for employers and students.
All our postgraduate courses are designed to develop

students for a career in the industry. Employer
links are a key aspect of any programme
98
Businesses started in the

Entrepreneurial Spark hatchery
at Edinburgh Napier University
500+
Number of SMEs our staff

engage with annually, helping
them boost profitability
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02.
A passport to a
job in engineering
When you choose an engineering programme,
you want to be sure it will satisfy the current
and future requirements of employers around
the world. So how do you check this?
One way is to look for the Engineering Council
accreditation. After all, this is what many employers seek,
both in the UK and beyond. The accreditation - which
youll see on numerous Edinburgh Napier postgraduate
programmes - shows that your degree meets the
highest standards set by the engineering profession.
It also shows that on top of technical knowledge,
youll have experience of teamwork, design, and all
the other professional skills youll immediately need
to demonstrate in the engineering workplace.
01. R
ebecca Gischel with
her interactive design
installation
02. J onathan Cowie
Lecturer, School of
Engineering and the
Built Environment
Within the School of Engineering and the

Built Environment, we have strong links
with industry. This makes our courses very
relevant for employers, and results in our
graduates generally getting good jobs.
Edinburgh Napier also has a long and well
established research reputation within
the engineering disciplines, particularly
in Civil Engineering and Transportation.
Jonathan Cowie
Lecturer, School of Engineering and the Built Environment
Pioneering
research is
changing
lives locally
and globally
At Edinburgh Napier, the strength of

our taught postgraduate programmes
is complemented by a broad range of
academic research that is benefitting
people and places across the world.
Like our courses, our research is
innovative as well as relevant to
todays ever-changing world. Our
research graduates go on to success
in the academic world but also in
a diverse range of industries and
organisations around the world.
The following pages showcase
just three of the projects that
Edinburgh Napier has been
involved with recently, all of which
have had a genuine impact.
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PROBLEM
SOLVERS
Our researchers help
solve problems whether
helping companies turn
their waste into biofuel
or making supermarket
delivery vans greener.
Social change
through
sporting
spectacle
With eight years until kick-off of
the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the
Business School at Edinburgh
Napier is working with Stenden
University Qatar on a project
which aims to help promote
healthier living in a society with
relatively low levels of exercise
and high rates of obesity and
associated health problems.
Were identifying opportunities
to influence behaviour. We believe
learnings will deliver an immediate
benefit in Qatar itself, and go
on to inform future policy far
beyond the countrys borders,
says Dr Eleni Theodoraki.
The project will also encourage

Qataris to adopt greener
behaviours. The team is working
with local health authorities,
physical educators, city planners
and environmental agencies.
One of the cornerstones

is the adoption of a
healthy lifestyle amongst
the Qatari nationals
One of the cornerstones is the

adoption of a healthy lifestyle
amongst the Qatari nationals,
an aim we all hope to fulfil with
the contribution of the project,
says Dr Sohair Abul-Haija,
Academic Dean of Stenden.
Theyre working with

Scottish Enterprise to help
develop leadership skills
in the tourism sector; with
Police Scotland to train
detectives in the latest
cybercrime techniques;
and with health charities
to tackle Crohns and
other diseases.
Those close relationships
with the private, public and
third sectors inform our
teaching and research to
the benefit of our students.
Sustaining a
national
delicacy
Dr Karen Diele of Edinburgh Napiers School
of Life, Sports & Social Sciences has been
leading projects studying the ecological
role and the artisanal fishery of Brazilian
caranguejo-u crabs. These crabs are
a key species in the mangrove forests
that grow at the interface between land
and sea and help sustain a productive
ecosystem. This crab is also a national
delicacy, and theres a lucrative market
supplied by local crab fishermen.
Her research has been instrumental in
improving fisheries legislation aimed at
the sustainable use of this species, which
is also a major interest to fishermen
and the wider community. Working with
Dr Anders Schmidt and other Brazilian
collaborators, she has now established
a North to South mass mate-searching
monitoring network to help improve the
temporal placement of crab capture bans.
My research addresses many applied
questions that are of direct interest to the
local people. Working closely with fishermen
and managers to deliver solutions has
been a great experience, says Dr Diele.
For further details of our recent

research successes, see Impact,
our new research magazine that
is available online here:
www.napier.ac.uk/research
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Building on a
thin membrane
Researchers from the Universitys Institute
for Sustainable Construction have been
working with Icopal UK Ltd the worlds
leading geomembrane specialists since
2008. Thin membranes may not look like
much theyre mostly industrial textiles and
other material supplied in rolls, and when
theyre in place, theyre completely hidden
from sight but they can have a profound
impact on the performance of a building.
Together theyve developed a range of
revolutionary thin membrane vibration
isolators to reduce noise levels and
heat loss through cavity walls. Several
patents have been granted, leading to
nine new products reaching the market.
More than 15,000 homes have already

been built using these innovative
products, delivering cost savings to
the industry of over 80 million.
Another initiative by Edinburgh Napier
thats helping homeowners sleep soundly
is Robust Details, a noise limitation scheme
company formed from research by the
Universitys Building Performance Centre.
Its led to a four-fold drop in noiserelated complaints in new-build homes,
and is utilised in over 700,000 homes
in the UK. In recognition, the Centre
was awarded a Queens Anniversary
Prize, says Professor Sean Smith.
INTERESTED IN
RESEARCH AT
EDINBURGH NAPIER?
If you are interested in research at
Edinburgh Napier, we offer a number
of research degree awards:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Masters by Research (MRes)
D
octorate in Business
Administration (DBA)
PhD by Published Works.
There is a wide range of subject areas

and expertise available across the
Universitys schools and their Institutes
for Research & Innovation, where staff
are happy to discuss potential research
proposals. Typically, a research degree
focuses on an in-depth investigation or
project, with an emphasis on independent
study of a topic chosen by the student.
Whats more, researchers at Edinburgh
Napier highly rate the research degree
supervision received, recording 82
per cent satisfaction in the Research
Postgraduate Survey 2013.
If you are interested in research at Edinburgh Napier, please contact research@napier.ac.uk
A City
THAT DOES
BUSINESS
Choosing to study at Edinburgh Napier
University is choosing to live in one of Europes
most prosperous and successful cities.
In 2014
an economic survey by Centre

for Cities showed that Edinburgh
was second only to London in the UK for jobs growth in
both the public and private sectors, boasting an increase
of 6.5 per cent over two years. It is no surprise when
you consider the calibre of employers that have made
the city their home. Traditional Scottish companies
such as Standard Life, RBS and Scottish Widows have
been joined by national and international corporations,
including HBOS, Tesco Bank and Diageo, all creating
jobs within the city in a huge number of fields.
Added to these financial institutions and fund

managers, creative companies such as Rockstar
North, maker of the Grand Theft Auto series of
videogames, and Hunter, manufacturer of luxury
footwear, also call Edinburgh home.
Rockstar North, maker of the

Grand Theft Auto videogame
series is based in Edinburgh
A GREENER
EDINBURGH
As Scotland looks to position itself at the
forefront of green energy, particularly in
renewables technology, in 2012 the UK
Government chose Edinburgh as the home
of the worlds first Green Investment
Bank. Located in the heart of the city,
the bank is charged with investing in
new energy and waste infrastructure
across the UK that will create new jobs
in construction, operations and related
fields, while also helping the country
achieve its environmental targets.
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ince 1999, Edinburgh has also been

a seat of national government,
with the Scottish Parliament based
at the foot of the citys historic
Royal Mile, and the countrys civil
servants housed at Victoria Quay in
the citys regenerated Leith area.
WHOS
HERE?
Standard
Life
RBS
Scottish
Widows
HBOS
Tesco
Bank
Diageo
Rockstar
North
Skyscanner
As well as being a centre for business

and government, Edinburgh also has a
major tourism industry. With the city
a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
famous events such as the Edinburgh
International Festival, the Fringe Festival
and Edinburghs Hogmanay proving
hugely popular year after year, the city
welcomes around 1.3 million international
visitors a year. This in turn has created
thousands of permanent and seasonal
jobs in the city and led to the expansion
of Edinburgh International Airport.
With such a richly diverse selection of
employers in the city, and Edinburgh
Napiers proud history of links to
industry, studying for a postgraduate
qualification in Scotlands capital
means you can put yourself in pole
position for gaining employment
both while you study and once you
graduate to begin your own career.
And with average earnings in the
capital second only to London in
the UK, coming to Edinburgh could
be a financially astute move.
INSIDER
INFO
SMEs are growing like
Ive never seen before. Its
like a new Enlightenment
for Edinburgh, especially
in terms of innovation
and enterprise
Bill Buchanan, Professor of Computing
A City
THAT IS
NATURALLY
STUNNING
With an iconic skyline that includes an extinct volcano
and a famous castle, Edinburgh also benefits from
numerous green spaces and excellent air quality.
Currently
studying Intercultural
Business Communication
at Edinburgh Napier, MSc student Johanna
Westhauser has set herself an unusual challenge
to ensure she gets a healthy work-life balance.
At least once a day, I need to

see the Castle, which is great
as you can see it from so many
different parts of the city.
Wherever you go in Edinburgh, a UNESCO World
Heritage site, there is always a new and inspiring view
just around the corner. Edinburgh Napiers own three
campuses all boast views across the city, whether youre
enjoying a seat on the grass outside Craiglockhart,
having a tutorial on one of the top floors at Merchiston
or some quiet study time in Sighthills fifth floor
library with its stunning floor-to-ceiling windows.
One thing youll notice from any viewpoint in Edinburgh is the
proliferation of green space in the city centre. Princes Street
Gardens, the Royal Botanic Garden and the Meadows are
three of the more famous green sites in the city but there
140 other public parks so no matter where you study and
live, youll never be far from some fresh air and recreational
space. This is one reason that Edinburgh has the lowest level
of air pollution of any major city in the UK, according to the
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
INSIDER
INFO
In India you dont
really walk but thats
something I love here as
you have the Meadows
and patches of green in
the middle of the city
Pankhuri Jain, MDes Interaction Design
EDINBURGHS
SEVEN HILLS
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Like Rome, Edinburgh

is said to be built
on seven hills.
All are easily reached by
public transport, relatively
simple to climb, and offer
different views of the city.
Why not aim to climb them
all in your time here?
Arthurs Seat
Blackford Hill
Braid Hills
Calton Hill
Castle Rock
Corstorphine Hill
Craiglockhart Hill
oure also never far from water in

Edinburgh. The Water of Leith and its
accompanying walkway meander through
the city for just under 13 miles. The path,
which you can enjoy on foot or by bike,
takes you from the western suburbs,
through the city centre and out to the Firth
of Forth at Leith. Along the way, look out
for flora and fauna including wild garlic,
orchids, trout, herons, kingfishers and
otters as well as quaint parts of the city
such as Dean Village and Stockbridge.
The Union Canal also runs through the
western side of the city, passing right
beside our new state-of-the-art student
accommodation at Bainfield. You can cycle,
walk, run or even row along this peaceful
stretch of water. However, if you more
associate water with the beach, Portobello
lies to the east of the city, a short bus
journey from the city centre. Here you can
enjoy a traditional British seaside experience
with sand, sea, ice cream and fish and chips
a mini-holiday away from university life.
DID YOU KNOW

Edinburgh has more Green
Flag-awarded parks than any
city in the UK outside London
A City
THAT IS
CONNECTED
The city of Edinburgh is a major transport hub
that offers easy access to the rest of Scotland,
the UK, Europe and beyond. No matter what
interests you, during your studies here youll find
it easy to jump on a bus to the beach, a train to
London or a plane to Paris for the weekend.
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Countries you can fly to from Edinburgh
130
Direct flights
worldwide
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Flights to London
every day
1.3 million
International visitors a year
BY AIR
Located near the heart of Europe, Edinburgh
International Airport now welcomes more
than 10 million passengers a year and a
major expansion to the terminal facility
is due to be completed in late 2014.
Passengers can now fly direct to and from
more than 130 destinations, including cities
throughout Europe and further afield, such
as Doha, New York and Toronto. With London
Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol airports
just over an hour away, easy connections are
available to almost anywhere in the world.
Edinburgh
Amsterdam
London
When you arrive, a 24-hour bus service

and a new tram system are available to
take you from Edinburgh Airport to the
city centre in around 30 minutes.
Paris
Approximate flight times from Edinburgh:

(not all flights are direct)
London 1.25
Amsterdam 1.30
Paris 2.0
Berlin 2.05
Madrid 3.0
Doha 6.55
New York 7.35

Abuja 10.15
Bombay 11.55
Islamabad 13.00
Beijing 13.00
Bangkok 15.00
w ww.edinburghairport.co.uk
Berlin
Madrid
BY RAIL
Edinburghs Waverley and Haymarket
stations in the city centre offer access
to the whole of the UK and on to
Europe. Heading north, regular services
take you to the beauty of the Scottish
Highlands within a couple of hours.
Typical rail times from Edinburgh:
Glasgow 0.50
Aberdeen 2.20
Inverness 3.20
Newcastle 1.25
Birmingham 4.00
Manchester 3.15
Liverpool 3.40
London 4.20
w
ww.networkrail.co.uk
/edinburgh-waverley-station
Within
Edinburgh
Public Transport
Edinburgh boasts a very efficient network of

increasingly environmentally-friendly buses
and a new multi-million pound tram system.
Flat fare rates apply throughout the city on
both, while full-time students at Edinburgh
Napier University are eligible for a Student
Ridacard, which offers savings to those
studying in the city. All our campuses are
well-served by the Lothian Buses network
and our state-of-the art campus at Sighthill
now has a state-of-the-art tram to match.
w
ww.lothianbuses.com
w ww.edinburghtrams.com
BY BICYCLE
The percentage of people cycling in
Edinburgh has nearly doubled in the past
year as the city continues to develop
and grow an extensive cycle network.
All of our campuses are located close to

cycle paths and offer secure bike storage.
Cycling is a great way to see the city,
good for the environment and will keep
your mind sharp for your studies.
w ww.thebikestation.org.uk
/innertube-map/
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A City
THAT IS
CULTURAL
& FUN
It may be famous the world over for its summer
festivals, but while youre studying, there is plenty
to see, do, eat and drink all-year round in Edinburgh.
Edinburghs
population of around
480,000 swells every
summer as the city plays host to several arts festivals. The
world famous Edinburgh Fringe takes place throughout
August when around 50,000 performances of 3,000 shows,
many of which are free, take place in hundreds of venues
across the city. Around the same time, the film festival, the
book festival and numerous other smaller events delight
the citys occupants, both permanent and temporary.
Come the festive season, the citys Princes Street Gardens
are turned into a winter wonderland as the Christmas Market,
the big wheel and the famous ice rink entertain visitors and
residents alike. Then on New Years Eve, or Hogmanay
as its known in Scotland, hundreds of thousands of
people gather on Princes Street for the legendary
street party that boasts live music and an enthralling
fireworks display above Edinburgh Castle at midnight.
0.5M
More people in Edinburgh
during the Festival
NATIONAL
GALLERY
Edinburghs National
Gallery is home to a
world class collection of
paintings including works
by Czanne, Degas, El
Greco, Gauguin, Monet,
Raphael, Rubens, Van
Gogh and Velzquez, as
well as Scottish greats
such as Raeburn, Ramsay,
McTaggart and Wilkie.
TOP 10
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Top 10 most popular

visitor attractions
in Edinburgh
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
St Giles Cathedral
Scottish National Gallery
Edinburgh Zoo
Royal Botanic Gardens
National War Museum
Edinburgh Bus Tours
Scottish Parliament
The Scotch Whisky Experience
EATING &
DRINKING
Edinburgh has a reputation for
fine dining, with the city boasting
five Michelin-starred restaurants
that are perfect for a very special
occasion. However, if youre
on more of a budget, there are
restaurants, pubs and cafes
offering food from around the
world: Indian, Chinese, Mexican,
Thai, Spanish, Argentinian,
Indonesian, Malaysian, Korean,
Brazilian and Japanese are just
some of the cuisines represented
on Edinburghs thriving food scene.
No matter where youre from,
youll find a little taste of home
in the city. Youll also be able
to sample some of the finest
seafood in the world, from fresh

salmon to langoustines, alongside
traditional Scottish favourites
such as the famous haggis.
Edinburgh has great

pubs. I always take
people to the Royal Oak
as its really good for live
music and its so tiny!
Asier Carrasco,
MSc Wildlife Biology
and Conservation
WHOS
HERE?
Edinburgh
Zoo is
home to
the only
Giant
Pandas in
the UK.
Tian Tian
and Yang
Guang
came to
Scotland
from China
in 2011.
A Country
FULL OF SURPRISES
From lochs to castles,
mountain biking to skiing,
you will find it hard not
to fall in love with the
delights of Scotland.
Making a base for yourself in

the capital city of Edinburgh
means you are ideally
placed to explore the rest of
Scotland - a country visited
by nearly 2.5 million overseas
visitors every year. With
its rich cultural heritage,
bustling cities, beautiful
scenery, captivating wildlife and numerous outdoor
activities, you will have an unforgettable time.
If history is your thing, you will be spoiled for choice
in Scotland. With stunning castles such as Stirling,
Eilean Donan, Culzean and Glamis, the countrys
fascinating past is there to see in all its glory.
Elsewhere, Scotlands beautiful islands are
tranquil, intriguing and full of wildlife, with
some boasting beaches that would rival the
Caribbean for white sands and turquoise
waters; while the mountains of the Highlands
offer climbs to suit all abilities with the rewards
being some of the finest views in the world.
For thrilling activities, head to beautiful Highland
Perthshire where youll find a wide variety of
watersports on the countrys famous rivers and
lochs or continue on and you could soon find yourself
on the slopes of the Cairngorms Ski Centre in the
heart of one of Scotlands stunning National Parks.
If you prefer to
stick to city living,
Scotlands second
city of Glasgow is
less than an hour
away by bus or
train. Traditionally
more industrial
than Edinburgh, the
city has a thriving
entertainment
scene, world-class
museums and
excellent nightlife.
For more info
about everything
there is to see and
do in Scotland, go to:
visitscotland.com
On Your Bike
ountain biking is big in Scotland and within

an hour of the city, you could be on one
of the UKs top trails. The award-winning
biking centre at Glentress has routes for all levels,
whether you fancy a sedate ride in the forest or
the buzz of a high-speed downhill descent.
O?
DID YOU KNOW?

Scotlands landscape boasts
282 Munros mountains
taller than 3,000ft. The
biggest of them all, Ben
Nevis, is also the highest
mountain in the UK.
In 2014, Scotland was
voted the most beautiful

country in the world by
readers of Rough Guides.
w ww.roughguides.com/
gallery/most-beautifulcountry-in-the-world
In the summer of 2014, a new centre for
training, research and support for commercial
opportunities in mountain biking was opened at
Glentress in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier.
National Icon
he Forth Bridge is one of the worlds most

iconic structures. Opened in 1890 and
located just 10 miles from Edinburgh, it
remains a triumph of engineering to this day.
Despite its small size,

Scotland certainly has
many treasures crammed
into its compact territory
Lonely Planet
Theres nothing like

seeing the Highlands from
a boat. Its incredible.
I recommend it to
anyone, as long as you
dont mind being wet.
Anna Armstrong,
MSc Health Administration
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Edinburgh Napier
WELCOMES
THE WORLD
From Austria to Zambia, more than 115 different

nationalities have chosen to study with us.
More than a quarter of our student population comes
from outside the UK, creating a thrilling multicultural
buzz around our campuses. With 5,000 international
students from more than 115 countries studying at
Edinburgh Napier, there is a real sense of diversity and the
opportunity to learn not just from our academics but from
your own colleagues with their different experiences and
backgrounds. And, as youll see from the students profiled
throughout this prospectus, postgraduates who come here
to study are quick to regard the city of Edinburgh as home.
115
Countries represented
in our student population
The streets of Edinburgh are rich in culture and
history and the world-famous festivals create a lively
atmosphere. Youll experience it all while learning
in a first-class study environment and enjoying the
world-renowned benefits of a UK education.
With our experience of supporting our

international students, we are well-versed
in your needs and aim to make your arrival
and your time here as straightforward
and as enjoyable as possible. Many of
you will travel a long way from home
to study with us and we know this will
be a major investment for you. That
is why we offer you the following:
Discounts on tuition fees
for early payment*
An opportunity to pay
fees in instalments*
A welcome service at Edinburgh
International Airport at the start
of trimester one and two
Welcome events for all new
international students at the start
of trimester one and two
A calendar of social events throughout
the year, through Students at Edinburgh
Napier International Club (SENIC)
University accommodation, provided
you apply and pay a 500 advance
rent payment. Please note that
spaces are limited and offered on
a first come first served basis.
* Only if you are liable to pay the full tuition fees.
Oi
F or full details of fees and how

to apply, see page 184.
SENIC
Support
when you need it
To help you adjust to life in Edinburgh, our
International Support team and the Napier
Students Association will do their best
to help you settle in to your new home,
providing information and assistance
when you arrive and organising events
where you can meet other new students.
Scotland is very welcoming in

trying to keep the best people
here and there are opportunities
for students to get work visas or
study and work to get a PhD.
Bill Buchanan,
Professor of Computing
To help you through the formalities

and procedures both before and after
your arrival in Edinburgh, further
information can be found online:
www.napier.ac.uk/international
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Students at Edinburgh Napier International

Club (SENIC) brings together students
from more than 70 countries of the world
who are studying at Edinburgh Napier.
The club organises regular tours of some
of Scotlands stunning locations and
famous landscapes, all departing from
Edinburgh. Destinations in the past have
included St Andrews, Loch Ness and Oban
in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
Membership is open to all students - for
further details email senic@napier.ac.uk
Study
for a trimester
We are happy to consider applications from visiting
postgraduate students from the EU on a payper-module basis. We can offer you the chance to
take some time away from your studies at your
home university and experience life in Edinburgh
while studying some of the many postgraduate
modules available here at Edinburgh Napier.
Eligible EU students study up to a maximum of three
postgraduate modules per trimester which, upon
successful completion, will give you a total of 30
ECTS credits to take back to your home university.
There is also the option to study as a visiting
student for a trimester, complete your dissertation
at Edinburgh Napier and then have the potential to
graduate with a double award from both your home
university and Edinburgh Napier. For more information
on eligibility, costs and the application process,
please contact: studyabroad@napier.ac.uk
Oi
F or full details on international postgraduate

entry requirements and for details of how to apply,
see page 186.
In-session English
study support classes
English language and
study skills workshops
and individual
appointments, will be
available during your
post graduate studies to
complement your studies.
These are free of charge
for all international
students enrolled on
undergraduate and
postgraduate courses.
Learn the language,

live the culture
Pre-sessional courses
English as a Foreign Language Pre-sessional courses
are available for prospective postgraduate students.
These courses improve students English language and
academic study skills.
In addition to classes, students are given an
opportunity to immerse themselves in Edinburgh and
Scotlands culture through visits to tourist attractions.
We also provide students with practical help to settle
into life in a new city.
Pre-sessional courses are designed to suit a range
of abilities.
4 Week Academic Skills Induction Course in August
Entry Requirements: Unconditional offer for a degree
course at + IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
6 Week Pre-sessional* in July and
November (for January intake)
Entry Requirements: Offer for a degree course
at + IELTS 5.5 with no skill below 5.0
12 Week Pre-sessional* in June and
October (for January intake)
at +IELTS 5.0 with no skill below 4.5
1 Year pre-sessional* October - August
at + IELTS 4.0 with no skill below 4.0
Students on the Year Long English Language

Programme will receive two Confirmation
of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) letters one
for the English language course and one for
their degree programme (on the assumption
of passing the Edinburgh Napier University
language exam). You will be expected to
hold the academic entry requirements for
your degree programme at the start of the
Year Long English Language Programme.
Oi
F or further information on these

programmes please contact the
English as a Foreign Language
Coordinator Dr Yu Xiao,
Y.Xiao@napier.ac.uk or visit:
www.napier.ac.uk/study/international/
english/Pages/efl.aspx
*Note: Students with IELTS 4.0 -5.5 are required to

sit the Edinburgh Napier University language exam
in order to progress to post graduate programs.
You cannot apply for these courses directly. The
Admissions Team will consider if you are eligible for
one of these programmes based on your previous
English language test score and when considering your
eligibility for the Masters course you have applied for.
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Edinburgh is one of the

most charming cities in the
world and the people are
very nice and friendly
Phenporn Wuttitantisin
Thailand, MSc International
Festival and Event Management
482,640
Edinburgh population
82,524
My course has exposed me to
recent techniques in the world
Edinburgh Student population

Source: HESA/Scottish Funding Council
of sustainable development
Olusegun Koleola
Nigeria, MSc Energy and
Environmental Engineering
12,318
Edinburgh Napier UK & EU students

The best thing has been all
the practice and discussions
we get from tutorials
Anne-Cecile Helene Reglier
France, MSc International Human
Resource Management
5,517
Edinburgh Napier Overseas students

Source: HESA/Scottish Funding Council
How to
use this
prospectus
Our postgraduate
prospectus has been
designed to help you as
much as possible as you
consider your options.
Each of our schools has its own section in

which youll find listings of their courses.
Each entry contains an outline of what youll
study and what the entry requirements
are. The sample course page opposite
explains the layout we use in more detail.
Unless otherwise stated, all our courses
are available as a Master of Science (MSc)
degree with other exit points to qualify
with a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)
or Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).
At the back of the prospectus, youll find
additional information to help guide your
decision about postgraduate study with
us, including information on support
services, fees, funding and how to apply.
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1 Award
Whether the course is available as a
Professional Diploma/PgCert/PgDip/MSc/
MA/MBA/MFA or LLM will be listed here.
2 Course title
The name of the course and
principal areas of study.
3 Course description
A short description of the course,
highlighting key points of interest.
4 Subjects Include
An outline of what subjects the
course is planned to cover.
5 Career Prospects
An outline of possible career paths
this course could lead to.
6 Entry Requirements
The minimum qualification(s) required
to gain a place on the course.
7 Availability
These show the modes of study
and attendance available.
Full-time learning or research study
involves the student in an average
of at least 21 hours study per week,
including private study and oncampus taught provision, for periods
of more than 24 weeks per year.
Part-time learning or research study
involves the student in less than 21 hours
study per week, including private study
and/or on-campus taught provision, for
periods of less than 24 weeks. Similarly
postgraduate students still engaged in
the work of the course and supervised
but working away from the institution
are also classified as part-time.
Flexible study includes a variety of
teaching and delivery methods.
School of Engineering & The Built Environment
MSc Timber Engineering
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Timber is, in many respects,

the ideal construction material,
particularly in terms of its
structural attributes and
environmental efficiency. There
is an increasing demand to use
timber as a building material,
which has created the need for
qualified engineers with specialised
knowledge and appropriate
expertise in this area. You will
learn the principles of designing
a timber structure, particularly
considering the nature of the
material itself and its properties.
Timber is becoming increasingly
popular as a sustainable
construction material, creating
more and more opportunities
for engineers who want to work
with this unique resource. This
course, the only one of its kind
in the UK, meets a demand for
suitably qualified construction
professionals by developing the
diverse range of skills of those
that are already in, or would like
to enter the timber industry.
Youll develop the ability to
analyse, design and assess
timber structural systems and
assemblies as well as useful
transferable skills in presentation.
This degree is accredited as
meeting the requirements for
Further Learning for a Chartered
Engineer (CEng) for candidates who
have already acquired an Accredited
CEng (Partial), BEng (Hons) or an
Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc
(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
Subjects Include
COURSE INFORMATION
Timber Analysis & Design 1 &

2; Sustainable Building Design;
Timber Materials & Applications;
Timber Form & Construction;
Project Management. MSc
students complete a dissertation
in addition to the taught elements.
Career Prospects
Availability
Start Date
Full-time
Part-time
September
January
Youll become a competent and

resourceful timber engineer,
equipped with the relevant training
in analysis, design and assessment
of timber structural systems. This
both satisfies the needs of the
timber industry and meets the
academic requirements appropriate
for chartered membership of the
Institution of Civil Engineers, the
Institution of Structural Engineers,
the Institute of Highway Engineers
and the Chartered Institution
of Highways & Transportation.
This means you will not only
graduate with a postgraduate
degree but a highly respected
professional qualification.
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree at 2:2 or
above in civil engineering or
structural engineering.
For specific international entry

requirements see page 190.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
www.napier.ac.uk/postgraduate
Blended learning includes a combination

of online delivery and face-to-face
teaching, support and assessment.
Distance learning courses include all
those whose modules are delivered
through paper-based or online
materials. There is a minimal amount
of face-to-face teaching and support
is provided via email or phone.
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The
Business School
Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ
Set within attractive grounds overlooking

Edinburgh, these historic B-listed buildings,
where the war poets Siegfried Sassoon
and Wilfred Owen first met and composed
their most famous verse, sit alongside the
ultra-modern architecture of the iconic,
silver-skinned Lindsay Stewart 200-seat
lecture theatre. This light and airy campus
also boasts a caf, Starbucks concession,
multimedia language labs and a 400-seat
lecture theatre.
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Student Profile
Claire McCafferty
PG Certificate in Teaching and Learning in

Higher Education and PhD in Financial Services
Following a successful career in banking, Claire is now researching
a PhD on the UK Financial Services sector, while also studying for a
postgraduate certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
I loved my undergraduate course at

Edinburgh Napier. I was working for
HSBC and they let me work for them
part-time while I did my studies.
Theres a lot of practical experience
here - some universities have a lot of
Professors who have never worked in
the industry so its more just theory
all the time whereas here you get a lot
of practical experience.
The Business School at Craiglockhart
is a really good learning environment
because its open plan but not noisy
theres just a sort of hum about it. My
lecturers are all really approachable
you can always knock on their door
any time and Ive also been assigned
a personal development tutor that I
have regular meetings with.
Teaching was always something
Id wanted to do so I emailed the
university recruitment office to find
out what I needed to do to bridge the
gap between industry and teaching

and they put me in contact with the
group subject leader. I met him for
a coffee and he said: Yes, this is
definitely something you should do.
I also work for Bright Red Triangle
where Im a junior consultant.
Ive been doing market research
projects for them including one for
the catering industry in the US and
the UK. An equity company had
been approached by a software
company for a 250,000 investment
for catering software and they
wanted me to look at the industry.
Hopefully if I do get a role as
a lecturer, one of things Id be
doing is teaching overseas so
Im really excited about that. Its
the universitys links that will
allow me to do that as my faculty
teaches in China and Hong Kong.
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Accounting & Finance
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
This course will give you the

knowledge you need to apply
accounting and finance principles
in a way that enhances business
strategies. You will explore the
latest theories and current
practices and develop the skills
required for a successful career
in accounting and finance or
a wider managerial role.
You will attain a comprehensive
understanding of accounting and
finance principles and their practical
application in both national and
international organisations. You
will develop a critical awareness of
the role finance plays in operational
and strategic decision making.
You will develop critical evaluation
skills that will allow you to
analyse financial data. Teamwork
skills will also be emphasised,
as you work collaboratively with
fellow students experienced
in a variety of disciplines. Your
research and presentation skills
will be developed throughout
the taught modules and as you
prepare your final dissertation.
This course can be studied
for one year full-time or
three years part-time.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Subjects Include
Accounting Principles; Strategic
Management Accounting; Financial
Management; Research Methods;
Dissertation; plus choice of
three from Strategic Financial
Management, Management
Accounting Research Issues,
Contemporary Issues in Financial
Reporting, or Investment,
Corporate Finance & Portfolios.
Career Prospects
A postgraduate degree in
Accounting & Finance can open the
door to a wide range of careers,
including general management
opportunities and roles in
accounting and finance leading
to a professional qualification.
These can be pursued within an
accounting firm, a commercial
organisation or a public sector body.
Entry Requirements
A recognised Honours degree
at 2:2 or above or equivalent.
Holders of UK degrees in
Accounting and Finance will not
be admitted to this course.
For international entry and English
language requirements see page 190.
School of Accounting, Financial Services & Law
MSc Banking &

Financial Regulation
In order to maintain stable financial
systems, academics, policy-makers
and practitioners need to be able to
address the rationale and structure
of micro- and macro-prudential
regulation of modern banking.
This course will offer you the
opportunity to specialise in
the area of bank regulation in
an international context, and
become an expert in how ethics
and corporate governance
practices underpin banking
regulation and practice.
You will develop the theoretical
foundation to analyse key issues
in regulatory risk management
in modern banking, ethics, bank
failures, international financial
regulation and emerging financial
markets. Upon graduation you will
be equipped to provide invaluable
leadership to financial institutions,
having acquired the knowledge and
skills to critically analyse the latest
regulatory trends and their impact
upon global financial markets.
Subjects Include
Financial Management; Financial
Markets, Institutions & Banking;
International Economic Law;
Principles of Financial Regulation;
Ethics & Corporate Governance;
plus one option module; Research
Methods; Dissertation.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
The world of international finance
is a fascinating and lucrative one.
This higher degree will offer you a
valuable head start in your chosen
career. Students graduating with
an MSc in Banking & Financial
Regulation would normally seek to
further their career in the field of
international banking regulation.
Entry Requirements
at 2:2 or above, or an Ordinary
degree and two years work
experience, or equivalent.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Finance &

Corporate Strategy
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
Whether you are currently in or

planning a career in business, this
course in Finance and Corporate
Strategy will provide you with the
key skills you need to progress.
This course has been designed to
address both theory and practice,
and will give you the tools you need
to shape strategic and financial
directions within business. You will
learn about finance and corporate
strategy principles that can be
applied to both manufacturing
and service organisations in the
public or private sector giving an
invaluable boost to your career, no
matter what your background.
This course can be studied
for one year full-time or
three years part-time.
Subjects Include
Accounting Principles;
Contemporary Issues in
Strategic Management; Financial
Management; Organisational
Change Management; Leadership,
Strategy & Innovation; Research
Methods; Dissertation; plus one
option from Strategic Financial
Management, Management
Accounting Research Issues,
or Contemporary Issues in
Financial Reporting.
Career Prospects
A postgraduate degree in
Finance and Corporate Strategy
can offer you a valuable headstart in your chosen career,
and open the door to a wide
range of opportunities within an
accounting or financial services
firm, commercial organisation,
or the public sector; including
finance, accounting, banking and
general management positions.
Entry Requirements
Holders of a UK degree in
Accounting and Finance will not
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Global
Investment Banking
The MSc in Global Investment
Banking offers you a practical
approach to investment analysis
within the environment of a
truly globalised industry. This
programme is designed to provide
you with the theory, concepts and
methods needed to raise your
profile with marketable skills in
high demand by employers in the
banking sector. The disciplines
covered in this course are of special
interest to international institutions
that wish to attract professionals
who understand the fundamentals
of finance and investments.
The course aims to develop your
understanding of theoretical and
practical aspects of investment
banking and will provide you with
the skills necessary to analyse
the risks and returns of securities
portfolios in global markets. The
course explores the characteristics
of investment banking within global
financial markets, alongside the
analysis and valuation of portfolio
investments and securities.
Subjects Include
Investment, Corporate Finance
& Portfolios; Strategic Financial
Management; plus one option;
Research Methods; Dissertation.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
Graduates with an MSc in Global
Investment Banking would normally
seek to further their career in the
areas of international investment,
particularly in a banking context. If
you are already working in this field,
you can expect to advance your
personal development in this field.
Entry Requirements
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc International Banking

& Finance
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Whether you are contemplating

a career in business, or currently
working and looking to upgrade
your qualifications, this course
will give you the tools you need
for successful banking institution
management. Covering issues
that range from creativity in
business to the global economic
environment and organisational
behaviour, it addresses the
essentials of modern business
and opens doors to increased
employment opportunities
at a postgraduate level.
The MSc in International
Banking and Finance will
familiarise you with the most
current developments in global
financial markets from the
unique perspective of banking
institutions. The programme aims
at preparing you for a career in
banking and finance by enabling
you to develop expertise in key
areas of international banking
institutions management.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Subjects Include
International Banking & Insurance;
Strategic Management in
Global Banking; plus one option;
Career Prospects
Graduates with an MSc in
International Banking & Finance
would normally seek to further
their career in the areas of
international banking. If you
are already working in banking,
you can expect to advance your
personal development in this field.
Entry Requirements
MSc International Finance
Designed for students from a wide

variety of non-financial disciplines
and employment backgrounds, this
course combines mathematical
and communication skills to offer
you a rounded approach to the
world of international finance.
Whether you are looking for a role
in the provision and management
of financial services, or planning
to undertake research in the
area, this course will equip you
with the appropriate theoretical
and practical learning.
As well as communication and
presentation skills (vital in this
complex industry) youll gain
knowledge of accounting practices,
statistics, financial management,
banking and insurance, plus
a thorough overview of the
international financial environment.
Youll graduate with the
mathematical and informational
analysis skills you need to create
a rewarding career in the industry,
and the means to apply your
knowledge of research methods.
Subjects Include
Accounting Principles;
Statistics, Probability and Risk;
Financial Management; Global
Finance; Strategic Financial
Management; International
Banking and Insurance; Research
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
The world of international finance
is a fascinating and lucrative
one. This degree will enhance
your employability, and open
the doors to a global career.
Youll be eligible for graduate
level positions in areas such as
banking, insurance and finance.
Entry Requirements
A recognised Honours degree at
2:2 or above, or equivalent. Holders
of UK degrees in Finance will not
Based over one year full-time,

the course will involve lectures,
tutorials and independent study.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
LLM International Commercial Law
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
This programme provides an

opportunity to study at an
advanced level a wide range of
subjects related to international
commercial law from a broad
political and economic context.
It will also develop various
essential skills required for a
career in the legal profession,
international business, national
or international governmental
bodies or academic research.
A good understanding of
international commercial law is
one of the essential attributes
of legal and business practices
in any jurisdiction in the modern
economic environment. An
advanced degree in this area is
now considered highly desirable
for international legal and business
professionals, as evidenced by the
increasing number of students
from overseas pursuing the LLM
in commercial law in the UK.
The LLM in International
Commercial Law at Edinburgh
Napier University is designed
for those students from law,
business, management, politics or
other social science backgrounds
who intend to specialise in the
international aspects of commercial
law. It will particularly hold appeal
for international students who
wish to apply the legal knowledge
to work in their home countries.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Subjects Include
Legal Skills and Research
Methods (Compulsory for nonlaw entrants and international
students); International Economic
Law; Human Rights Aspects
of International Business;
Dispute Resolution Methods;
Contemporary Issues in Business
Law; International Sports and
Entertainment Law; Ethics
and Corporate Governance;
Principles of Financial Regulation;
Contemporary Issues In Intellectual
Property; Dissertation.
Career Prospects
The LLM in International
Commercial Law is a way of
enhancing opportunities for entry
into a range of careers related to
international commerce and trade,
either in private legal practice,
in industry, or with a national or
international regulatory body.
Entry Requirements
in law or in other subjects with
a substantial law component,
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Transforming our
world together and
inspiring new learning.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Academic Profile
Alun
Fotheringham
Senior Lecturer and Senior
Teaching Fellow, Accounting,
Financial Services & Law
Alun Fotheringham worked in the public sector

before coming to Edinburgh Napier. His experience
and use of real-life business examples help
prepare students for the boardroom
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In our postgraduate teaching,

we use real-world examples. For
example, we might have an ethical
discussion on directors bonuses
and link that to the banks. Are
they doing anything wrong? Were
getting students to think about how
they would approach these issues
from a theoretical perspective but
using different models to think
about them in different ways. This
is particularly important when you
come to the boardroom and youll
have a number of people all coming
from different perspectives.
Some of the scenarios I use in
the ethics class are based on
the public sector. Professional
bodies publish case studies to get
members to think about how they
would approach accounting issues
so I use some of these examples
from current professional practice.
Rather than it just being textbookled, were drawing on real life.
Its great to be based

in Edinburgh. We have
the Scottish Parliament,
from which Ive drawn
examples, as well as
the finance sector.
Many of the students in my class

are international, including from
China, Germany, Poland and the
USA. These different backgrounds
make for interesting classroom
discussions. We also deliver our
undergraduate programme in Hong
Kong so were quite used to cultural
differences and expectations.
Its great to be based in Edinburgh. We
have the Scottish Parliament, from
which Ive drawn examples, as well
as the finance sector. Some students
have already worked in that sector
and have decided to top up and do a
Masters, sometimes on a part-time
basis, to give them opportunities
for promotion. Some students have
an undergraduate degree in physics
but now want a finance focus to
open up further job opportunities.
The feedback I get from students
is that they feel the staff at
Edinburgh Napier know them.
Were approachable, we know
what were doing and were using
up-to-date real-life examples
so were able to help students
apply the theoretical aspects of
accounting to real life practice.
Student Profile
Zohra Iftikhar
MSc International Human Resource Management

Zohra worked in Pakistan before following her cousins to Edinburgh
Napier. Here, she is studying the different approaches to Human
Resources around the world alongside international colleagues
Im writing my dissertation about a

company I worked for in Pakistan,
where my father also worked. When
he was working there, there was
no proper HR department but when
I started, HR was flourishing so I
thought it would be a good idea to look
at how it changed. My programme
leader really liked the idea and said
I should go ahead with it - Ive even
interviewed my father for it as an
ex-employee and employees who
are there now. Its an opportunity to
compare approaches to HR in the West
to those in the East.
I was mentally prepared for the cultural
shock of moving here and I had a fair
idea that the educational system
would be quite different so I coped
well. Its great that almost all my fellow
students are international students.
There are only 11 of us in the group
and they are from countries like the
Netherlands, Nigeria, Angola, Greece,
and Poland.
Some of my cousins have studied

here so I knew the name Napier. The
lecturers are very good and weve had
interesting guest speakers including
one who talked about criminal
psychology and how criminals are
inducted back into employment which
was very interesting.
Ive enjoyed every moment of studying
here at Craiglockhart. I dont have to
wait for anything all the books have
been readily available and the library
staff are very helpful as well. Edinburgh
is nice. The first time I came here it
took me 20 minutes to get from the
bus stop to here as I was stopping
every step of the way to look at the
greenery and the scenery!
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There are only 11 of us in the group and they

are from countries like the Netherlands,
Nigeria, Angola, Greece and Poland.
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MBA The Edinburgh Napier MBA
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
January
Designed for professionals

from all industries and sectors,
this internationally recognised
qualification will develop your
managerial skills and give
you the expertise you need to
take on senior roles. It offers
a curriculum which is tailored
to the dynamic contemporary
global business environment,
focused on developing skills in
leadership, and the application
of conceptual management
theories to current practice.
giving you the confidence to

present your ideas and strategies
to the business world.
Your learning experience will be

complemented by participation
at a Residential Weekend, and
enhanced by Master Classes
with guest speakers from
various business sectors.
Career Prospects
On graduation you will join our

MBA Alumni community, giving
you access to future master
classes and networking.
Alternatively, if you are unable to
study on a full-time basis then you
may be interested in our Flexible
Executive MBA or our Global
Online distance learning MBA.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
You will acquire creative problem

solving, critical reasoning and
strategic thinking skills, and
apply these to your learning
about global economic principles,
strategic business issues,
organisational management and
the realities of the competitive
marketplace. You will utilise and
augment your written and verbal
communication techniques,
Subjects Include
Building High Performance
Organisations; Marketing in the
Global Economy; Management
& Organisational Change;
Leading Strategic Decision
Making; Managing Innovation;
Strategic Management; Skills
for Managers; MBA Project.
The Edinburgh Napier MBA will
provide you with the opportunity
to realise your full career potential.
You will be in demand, as employers
worldwide seek graduates with
a recognised portfolio, able to
deliver solutions in complex
organisational settings.
Entrance Requirements
Normally, two years relevant work
experience and an Honours degree
at 2:2 or above, or equivalent.
You may be considered without
a degree if you have evidence
of appropriate work experience.
Applications from individuals
who do not possess the two
years relevant work experience
requirement, but who have
significant potential to develop
work-related skills, may be
considered on an individual basis.
School of Management
MBA Executive MBA
This globally-recognised
business skills and give you the
expertise you need to take on
senior roles in any organisation.
Our Executive MBA is designed to
be flexible, to meet the needs of
individuals who choose to balance
their personal and professional
commitments and study while
working. It is a two-year part-time
course that will build on your work
experience, and enhance it with
contemporary business theory.
Intended for professionals
from all industries and sectors,
this internationally recognised
managerial skills and give you
the expertise you need to take
on senior roles. Your learning
experience will be enriched
with workshop sessions that
supplement the study materials,
as well as regular master classes
with guest speakers from diverse
sectors, and a residential academic
and networking weekend.
On graduation you will join our
MBA Alumni community, giving
you access to future master
classes and networking. You may
also be interested in our Global
Online distance learning MBA.
Subjects Include
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Flexible
Start Date
September
January
Career Prospects
The Executive MBA will provide you
with the opportunity to realise your
full career potential. You will be in
demand, as employers worldwide
seek graduates with a recognised
portfolio, able to deliver solutions
in complex organisational settings.
Entry Requirements
Normally, two years relevant
work experience and an Honours
degree at 2:2 or above, or
equivalent. You may be considered
without a degree if you have
evidence of appropriate work
experience. However, selection
of suitable candidates is at the
discretion of the MBA Director.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MBA G
lobal Online MBA
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Online
Start Date
September
January
May
This globally-recognised
qualification will develop
your business skills and give
you the expertise you need
to take on senior roles in any
organisation. It is a flexible course
that will build on your work
experience, and enhance it with
Our Global Online MBA is ideally
suited to individuals who intend
to balance their personal and
professional commitments and
study while working. Designed to
deliver accessible, creative and
flexible postgraduate business and
management education, it offers
you choice in how, when and where
you study, as well as the option
to pursue a specialism. You will
be able to study in your own time
at home or at work and progress
toward an award at your pace, as
your career or personal life dictate.
You may also choose to introduce
a specialism to your MBA, to
reflect your area of interest.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
The curriculum is tailored for

the dynamic contemporary
global business environment,
focusing on developing skills in
leadership, and the application of
conceptual management theories
to current practice. You will acquire
competencies in innovative and
creative problem solving, critical
thinking and strategic reasoning.
You will graduate with business
competence and effective
management skills, ready to make
your mark at the highest level.
Subjects Include
Career Prospects
The Global Online MBA will provide
you with the opportunity to
realise your full career potential.
Entry Requirements
experience and an Honours degree
at 2:2 or above, or equivalent;
or an ordinary degree with at
least four years relevant work
experience. You may be considered
experience; however, selection
MBA G
lobal Online MBA
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This flexible online course will build

on your work experience, and allow
you to combine your MBA with a
specialism to reflect your area of
interest. Your course structure is
based on the Global Online MBA
and includes modules from the
specialist area of your choice:
MBA (Banking)
Financial Markets, Institutions
& Banking; Global Finance.
MBA (Entrepreneurship)
Managing Innovation; New
Venture Planning.
MBA (Events)
International Festival & Event
Business Event Management.
MBA (Finance)
Finance for Management Decision
Making; Global Finance.
MBA (Health Management)
Governance & Accountability
in Healthcare; Health Policy
& Public Involvement.
MBA (HRM)
HRM in an International
Context; Contemporary HRM.
MBA (Leadership & Innovation)
Managing Innovation; Leadership,
Learning & Development.
MBA (Marketing & Sales)

International Sales Management;
Global Marketing.
COURSE INFORMATION
MBA (Tourism & Hospitality)

Contemporary Issues in Hospitality
Business Event Management.
Part-time
Online
Visit the Global Online MBA

microsite for full details
about the course.
September
January
May
Availability
Start Date
Subjects Also Include

Organisations; Marketing
in the Global Economy;
Management & Organisational
Change; Leading Strategic
Decision Making; Research
Methods and Dissertation.
Career Prospects
The Global Online MBA will provide
you with the opportunity to
realise your full career potential.
Entry Requirements
experience and an honours degree
at 2:2 or above, or equivalent;
or an ordinary degree with at
least four years relevant work
experience. You may be considered
experience; however, selection
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Business Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
January
Whether youre contemplating

a career in business or currently
working and looking to upgrade
your qualifications, our MSc
Business Management will
equip you with the practical
skills to advance your career.
Addressing the essentials of
modern business, this course
has been designed to develop
personal and professional skills
of independent thinking, critical
analysis and reflective learning,
opening doors to increased
at postgraduate level.
Our course materials are based on
real issues faced by contemporary
businesses, covering topics
ranging from creativity in business,
to global economics, strategic
management and organisational
change management.
You will learn to creatively address
issues such as competition
and sustainability, and acquire
knowledge of the global economic
and business environment.
You may also choose to introduce
a specialism to your course, to
reflect your area of interest.
This may include: Economics;
Entrepreneurship; HRM; Leadership
and Innovation; Marketing; Sales;
or Strategy & Governance.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Subjects Include
Sustaining Organisational
Performance; Global Economic
Environment & Marketing;
Organisational Change &
Management; Leadership,
Strategy & Innovation; Managing
Innovation; Contemporary
Issues in Strategic Management;
Career Prospects
In recent years, students have
come to our MSc courses with
first degrees from many different
disciplines, and have gone on
to build careers in a range of
industries in the public, private and
voluntary/not-for-profit sectors.
Entry Requirements
at 2:2 or above or an ordinary
experience or equivalent.
MSc Business Management
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You can also combine the study

of Business Management with
specialist modules to reflect
your area of interest. Examples
of specialist routes which
may be available include:
Business Management
(Economics)
Economics for Decision
Makers; Economic
Globalisation & Integration.
Business Management
(Entrepreneurship)
Managing Innovation;
New Venture Planning.
Business Management (HRM)
Contemporary Issues in HRM;
HRM in an International Context.
Business Management
(Marketing)
Marketing Communications;
Global Marketing.
Business Management (Sales)
International Sales
Management; Professional
Selling & Sales Strategies.
Business Management
(Leadership & Innovation)
Leadership, Learning and
Development; Managing Innovation.
Business Management
(Strategy & Governance)
Ethics and Corporate Governance;
Strategic Management.
Subjects Also Include

Strategy & Innovation; Research
Your course structure is based upon
the MSc Business Management
and includes modules from the
specialist area of your choice.
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
January
Career Prospects
Entry Requirements
A recognised honours degree
at 2:2 or above, or an ordinary
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Global Online

Business Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Online
Start Date
September
January
May

a career in business, or
currently working and looking
to upgrade your qualifications,
our Global Online MSc Business
Management will equip you
with the practical skills and
knowledge you need to succeed.
This course is designed to deliver
accessible, creative and flexible
postgraduate business education
and offer a choice in how, when
and where you study - as well as
the option to pursue a specialism. It
is ideally suited to individuals who
intend to balance their personal
and professional commitments
with their studies. It is a fully
online course that will build on
your existing experience and
knowledge, and enhance it with
The curriculum is tailored for
the dynamic contemporary
business environment and
focuses on developing skills in
leadership and the application
of conceptual management
theories to current practice.
More Information:
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+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Our online learning environment

uses materials created especially
for the course by our module
leaders, and your learning
experience will be enriched
through online discussions that
supplement the written materials,
as well as case study analyses
from diverse sectors, and
articles from leading academics
and practising professional.
You will be able to study at a pace

which best suits your individual
needs. However normally we
would expect you to complete
within 18 months to two years.
With the support and guidance
of our academic staff you will
develop a bespoke programme
of study that best suits you.
Youll learn through a combination
of self-directed independent online
learning materials, online discussion
topics and independent study.
Subjects Include
Strategy & Innovation; Managing
Innovation; Contemporary Issues in
Strategic Management; Research
Methods; MSc Dissertation.
Career Prospects
come to our MSc programmes
with first degrees from a number
of different disciplines, and gone
on to build careers in a range of
industries, in the public, private and
Entry Requirements
experience or equivalent.
MSc Global Online

Business Management
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These courses offer you the

opportunity to combine the study
of Business Management with
a specialist subject, opening
doors to increased employment
opportunities at postgraduate level.
Banking
This will widen the application of
your business management skills
to include a range of career routes
in the banking sector. Subjects
include Global Finance and Financial
Markets, Institutions & Banking.
Entrepreneurship
If you aspire to start your own
business, combine your MSc
Business Management with
Entrepreneurship: youll learn
how to plan new ventures
and manage innovation.
Events
Youll learn about the management
of international Festivals and
Events, as well as looking at the
Business Events sector worldwide.
Finance
By focusing on Finance you will
learn a set of skills and knowledge
that will enhance your business
and management capabilities,
and can also be applied in a range
of careers in Finance and the
financial sector. Subjects include
Finance for Management Decision
Making and Global Finance.
HRM
Youll gain a sound understanding
of business and human resource
management theory, including
the skills needed to successfully
manage and motivate staff, real

issues faced by contemporary HR
managers, and international HRM.
COURSE INFORMATION
Marketing and Sales

This dynamic blend of business,
marketing and sales will provide
you with a business education
tailored towards employment
opportunities in this sector.
Subjects include International Sales
Management and Global Economic
Environment and Marketing.
Full-time
Online
Availability
Start Date
September
January
May
Tourism and Hospitality

This covers topics ranging from
the management of international
Business Events to contemporary
issues in hospitality management.
Subjects Include
Your course structure is based
on the Global Online MSc
Business Management and
includes modules from the
Career Prospects
voluntary/ not-for-profit sectors.
Entry Requirements
at 2:2 or above, or an ordinary
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc International Business Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
January

a career in international
business, or currently working
and planning to upgrade your
qualifications, this course will
give you the tools you need to be
successful in the international
business management arena.
Covering issues such as intercultural
business communication, strategy,
innovation, global economics and
global marketing, it addresses
the essentials of modern
international business and opens
doors to increased employment
opportunities at postgraduate level.
We expect this course to attract
an international student body from
various countries and cultures. This
will provide an excellent opportunity
for discussion with your peers,
allowing you to acquire and deepen
your understanding of the diversity
of international approaches to
global business challenges. You
will be encouraged to reflect on
the approach to international
business in your own culture/
country and contribute relevant
examples in class discussions.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
You will learn to creatively address

the issues of global competition
and sustainability while acquiring
knowledge of international
business and its economic
environment. You will graduate with
an advanced understanding of the
complexities of global economics
and international business.
Subjects include
Leadership, Strategy & Innovation;
Global Marketing; Intercultural
Business Communication; HR
in an International Context;
Career Prospects
This course has been developed
to enable you to compete in
the expanding and increasingly
competitive labour market. In
recent years, students have come
to our MSc courses with first
degrees from many different
voluntary/ not-for-profit sectors.
Entry Requirements
A recognised Honours degree at 2:2
or above, or equivalent; comparable
alternative or professional
qualifications and experience may
be accepted but you will be asked
to produce a specified piece of work
as part of the selection process.
MSc Flexible, Managed Programme
With a flexibly managed

programme, you can build your
own individual study path within
certain parameters to achieve
an award at Postgraduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma
or Masters Degree level.
Alternatively, you could choose
to study one or two modules for
your own personal or professional
development: you decide how far
to go and can pace your studies
to suit your other commitments.
Focusing on your background,
aspirations and career goals,
you will choose modules from a
wide range of business-related
subjects to suit your personal
or development needs, with the
help of an academic adviser.
You will develop transferable
skills such as analysis, synthesis
and evaluation which you will
apply to the business areas
and management disciplines of
your own choice. Development
of research abilities is also
emphasised, and youll learn
techniques and strategies that
will enable you to critically
reflect on your workplace
experiences, and create your
own ongoing programme of
professional development.
Subjects Include
Unique to this course is the
opportunity to design your own
programme of study, choosing
modules from a wide range of
Business related subjects. Through
our dedicated software, PRISM
PG, you can view the full module
catalogue available for selection.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
To advance your career in any area,
the differentiating factor in the
current employment marketplace
is an advanced postgraduate
qualification. Whether you want
to continue on your chosen
career path, or change direction,
a Masters degree which you can
design to enhance your career
development or aspirations
will make that difference.
Entry Requirements
Alternative qualifications including
professional qualifications
may also be acceptable and
appropriate work experience will
be taken into consideration.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Human Resource Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Human Resource Management

(HRM) is a vital area of business:
successful people management,
effective recruitment and a
knowledge of employment law
are keystones to the running
and development of any
company, whatever its size.
You will learn the specialist
skills and expertise you need
to be effective in realising
human potential and wellbeing
in employment and gain an
understanding of recruitment
and selection, training and
development, employee relations
and performance management.
Aimed at both newly qualified
graduates and managers already
working in the field of people
management, as well as those who
see their careers developing in this
direction, the course is accredited
by the Chartered Institute of
Personnel and Development
(CIPD) as an advanced level
qualification and provides you with
the knowledge indicators required
for membership of the CIPD.
More Information:
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+44 (0) 333 900 6040
This course is supported by a

network of Edinburgh Napier
academics and HRM professionals
employed in both business
and research. This gives you
access to industry and research
practitioners who are at the leading
edge of policy and theoretical
developments. This course received
a number of commendations
of good practice from the CIPD,
including our responsive and
innovative approach to programme

delivery and our research-informed
approach to teaching. We have
also been given the highest
quality rating for our research
project and dissertation module.
Development of research abilities
is also emphasised, and youll
learn techniques and strategies
that will enable you to critically
reflect on your workplace.
Subjects Include
People & Organisational
Development; The Organisational
Context of HR; Employment Law;
Employee Resourcing; Learning and
Development; Labour Relations;
Research Skills and Professional
Development; Dissertation.
Career Prospects
Employers often approach the
university with relevant vacancies.
In addition, through the workplace
placement, full-time students will
have the opportunity to make
valuable industry contacts that
could lead to employment.
Entry Requirements
A recognised Honours degree at
2:2 or equivalent. Comparable
alternative or professional
be accepted but you will be asked
to produce a specified piece of work
as part of the selection process.
All students are required to enrol
as student members of the CIPD.
For international entry
MSc International Human

Resource Management
Interested in a career involving
responsibility for the management
and leadership of employees
in a global environment? Then
this course is ideal for you.
This course will develop your
personal and professional skills to
enable you to succeed in dynamic
and complex international business
environments. It will equip you
with knowledge and understanding
of global perspectives in HRM,
and prepare you to work in
organisations to develop and
sustain competitive advantage.
Youll develop an in-depth
knowledge of international
HRM processes and practices
and gain an understanding of
international and multicultural
business environments and
the skills required to manage
people in global organisations.
You will also develop skills which
will enhance your personal
effectiveness as a critical thinker
and a lifelong independent
learner, encouraging creative
and effective approaches to
complex management issues.
Subjects Include
People & Organisational
Development; Organisational
Context of HRM; Intercultural
Business Communication;
Contemporary Human Resource
Management; Contemporary
Issues in Strategic Management;
Human Resource Management in
an International Context; Research
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
In response to the increasing
internationalisation of business,
and the appreciation of the
importance of effective people
management, expertise in
International Human Resource
Management is, and will continue
to be, increasingly valued by
employers. This programme has
been developed to enable our
graduates to compete in this
expanding labour market.
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree at 2.2 or above,
or equivalent qualifications and/
or experience which demonstrate
appropriate knowledge and
skills at SCQF level 10.
More Information:
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+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Academic Profile
Stephen
Robertson
Lecturer, Management
After 18 years in the world of business,
Management lecturer Stephen Robertson is
determined to pass that experience on. Hes
been voted best tutor three years running and
also manages the university football team
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Im hugely, hugely proud of the

awards and Im teaching things that
Im still doing. For me, the football
is professional practice. I can stand
in the classroom and talk about a
situation from yesterday and how
I had to deal with it. I come with 18
years experience from the IT industry:
managing people, projects, support
teams, some quite complex things.
tudents here
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get to be part of
a huge university
yet you come to
Craiglockhart and
this is a nice small
campus so you dont
get lost in a huge
environment.
When Im in a classroom, my attitude
is, if I cant see how I could use this,
Im not teaching it. It certainly cant
be boring, it shouldnt be dusty, it
shouldnt be purely theoretical. One
of the things we have here that other
places dont is the practice element.
I dont want to send people out there
who cant work for my friends.
I studied my undergraduate and

my MBA here and my tutors were
incredibly generous with their time.
They took the time to go through
things and chatted away with me
and Ive tried to continue that. There
is that access. Its not just about
what happens in the classroom. If
you want to talk to people, you can
have a coffee with people and that
starts to break down those barriers
and cultural differences that our
huge range of nationalities brings.
Students here get to be part of a
huge university yet you come to
Craiglockhart and this is a nice small
campus so you dont get lost in a huge
environment. You get the advantages
of a solid university but theres this
nice small feel whereby if you want to
talk to somebody, you can. The city of
Edinburgh is a bit like the university
its big enough but its small enough.
My programme leaders have

really inspired me and
challenged my way of thinking.
Student Profile
Johanna Westhauser
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MSc Intercultural Business Communication
Originally from Germany, Johanna is studying for her MSc

while working part-time for a global corporation. She has
found her course invaluable, and Edinburgh captivating
If I compared who I am now to who I
was 10 months ago, you would see
a really big change. My programme
leaders have really inspired me and
challenged my way of thinking. Its
been more than just passing on
theory, course content or academic
findings. Ive become aware of
snap judgements and underlying
values we all have but often forget
about. My personal development
tutor has always been available to
give advice and answer questions,
pointing me in the right directions
to complete my assignments.
In my subject area, its key to find
connections between academic
content and real-life application and I
know from experience that employers
really are looking for that. The
university runs really helpful courses
like Confident Futures to develop skills
like negotiating, presenting, pitching

ideas and collaborating with others.
I also joined the writing classes
where a professional academic writer
helps you get to grips with business
English as well as academic writing.
Edinburgh is absolutely beautiful.
I live in postgraduate student
accommodation at Morrison Circus,
which is very close to the city centre
but is in a quiet residential area. I run
regularly and within an hour I usually
pass a canal, a volcano (Arthurs
Seat), the beach at Portobello, the
Meadows, shopping centres and oldstyle areas like Dean Village. What
other city has such diversity to offer?
I really enjoy living and studying
in Edinburgh and wish Id never
have to leave. Theres always
something going on in town and
people are extremely friendly and
kind. My class was quite small, so
we became a bit like a big family,
celebrating Christmas and end-ofexams together with our teachers
and having regular get-togethers.
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Marketing
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
January
A career in marketing can take you

into almost any sector of business,
and into workplaces all over the
world. With an understanding of
consumer behaviour and effective
communication techniques, you will
be able to help guide businesses
towards commercial success.
This course introduces you to
the theories and principles of
marketing, then presents them in
practical applications based on real
business scenarios. Its an effective
combination of teaching styles, and
one that has resulted in increased
employment opportunities for
many of our previous students.
Youll benefit from our strong
links within the marketing and
advertising industries all over
the world, as well as guest
speakers. We also have good
links with industry bodies
including the Chartered Institute
of Marketing and the Institute
of Direct Marketing, which add
further credibility to the course.
Subjects Include
Principles and Practices of Marketing;
Marketing Communications;
Consumer Behaviour; Strategic
Brand Management; Global
Marketing; either Direct and Digital
Marketing, International Festival &
Events Management, Advertising as
Cultural Discourse, Managing Crosscultural Diversity in Organisations,
Professional Selling and Sales
Strategies, or New Venture Planning;
Career Prospects
The scope of marketing
employment opportunities is
extremely wide. Most businesses
recognise the need for a
marketing function, and positions
constantly arise in a variety of
areas worldwide, as diverse as
finance, law, health, charities,
tourism and government. Your
qualification could lead to a
marketing role in advertising,
brand management, information
technology or market research.
Entry Requirements
degree with a minimum of two
years relevant work experience.
Equivalent qualifications and
experience may also be considered.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040

School of Marketing, Tourism & Languages
MSc Marketing with Festival

& Event Management
This course is particularly oriented
to those who wish to combine
the key principles and practice of
Marketing with a specialisation
in the management of Festivals,
Events and Conferences.
A career in marketing can take you
into almost any sector of business,
and into workplaces all over the
world. Youll be able to make a
vital contribution to commercial
success in both the private, and
increasingly, the public sector. The
practical applications, based on
real business scenarios, will help
equip you for a marketing career
in this fast-growing international
industry. Youll benefit from our
strong links within the marketing,
advertising, festival and event
industries all over the world with
guest speakers, industry links
and, of course, the opportunity
to immerse yourself in marketing
practice within one of the most
famous festival cities in the world.
Marketing requires a wide
range of skills. Youll learn to
think analytically, and critically
examine the issues confronting
the global business environment
and the festival and events
industries. Brand management,
research skills (both quantitative
and qualitative analysis) and
presentation techniques will be
developed alongside the ability
to formulate policies and plans,
and deliver exciting business
or cultural experiences.
Subjects Include
upon the MSc Marketing and
includes modules from the
Subjects include: Principles and
Practice of Marketing; International
Conference Management;
Strategic Brand Management;
International Festival and Event
Management; either Marketing
Communications or Consumer
Behaviour; either Direct and Digital
Marketing, Global Marketing, New
Venture Planning, Professional
Selling and Sales Strategies, or
Advertising as Cultural Discourse;
Managing Cross-cultural Diversity
in Organisations; and Research
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Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
The scope of marketing
employment opportunities is
extremely wide. Most businesses
recognise the need for a marketing
function, and positions constantly
arise in a variety of positions
worldwide. Youll be particularly
well-equipped for marketing
roles in the festivals, events
and conference industries.
Entry Requirements
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Marketing with

Sales Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
This course introduces you

to the theories and principles
of Marketing, and presents
practical applications based on
real business scenarios. Sharing
much of its content with the
MSc in Marketing, this course
allows you to specialise in Sales
Management, giving you the sales
management theory and practical
skills you need to be successful
in the area of professional
sales. Choosing to study this
dynamic blend of Marketing
and Sales will bring increased
employment opportunities in
this rapidly growing field.
A career in Marketing with Sales
Management can take you all over
the world. Sales management is
a key role within all businesses,
and there are opportunities for
senior level sales-related roles in
a range of industries, including oil
and gas, chemicals, information
technology, retail, pharmaceuticals,
finance, and engineering.
Sales-ready graduates are
highly prized assets to many
organisations, and with
improved selling skills and
techniques, and knowledge of
effective sales processes and
relationship strategy you will
be able to deliver commercial
success to your organisation.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
The MSc Marketing with Sales

Management introduces you
to the theories and principles
of Marketing and Professional
Selling and Sales Management,
delivering practical applications

based on real commercial selling
and business scenarios. Youll
also benefit from our strong links
within the sales and marketing
industries globally, as well as guest
speakers. Our teaching team is
highly qualified and experienced
within the Sales Management area.
Subjects Include
upon the MSc Marketing and
includes modules from your
specialist area, including: Principles
& Practice of Marketing; Marketing
Communications; International
Sales Management; Consumer
Behaviour; Strategic Brand
Management; Professional Selling
& Sales Strategies; Research
Career Prospects
The scope of Marketing and Sales
employment opportunities is wide
and positions arise in a variety of
areas worldwide, as diverse as IT,
retail, finance, health, charities,
tourism and government.
Entry Requirements
MSc International Marketing

International Marketing
& Tourism Events
International Marketing at
Edinburgh Napier offers you
the rare opportunity to study in
two of the most beautiful cities
in the world Edinburgh and
Nice. You will study at Edinburgh
Napier University with an option
to spend trimester 2 at the IPAG
Business School in Nice, France.
International marketing is an
increasingly important area of
business as companies strive to
grow globally. As well as learning
basic principles of marketing,
you will develop an appreciation
of its practice in a truly global
environment. You will learn
alongside other international
students and be taught in English,
so you dont need to speak French
to apply. Your third trimester can
be based in Edinburgh or Nice.
There may be further opportunities
to gain work experience in Nice,
as IPAG offer internships.
You will develop organisational
and business skills as well as
an understanding of strategic
marketing, brand management
theories, intercultural
communication, and the ability
to develop marketing plans.
You will gain transferable skills,
such as formulating policy
and project management,
research, time management
and presentation methods.
The MSc International Marketing
with Tourism and Events route
shares most of its content
with the MSc International
Marketing, but lets you specialise

by studying modules in tourism
or event management.
Subjects Include
Principles & Practices of
Marketing; Intercultural Business
Communication; Strategic Brand
Management; Global Marketing;
either Consumer Behaviour or
Tourism Concepts and Issues;
either Direct and Digital Marketing,
Case Studies in International
Tourism, or International Festival
and Event Management; Research
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
This course will give you excellent
career prospects including at
management level. The experience
of studying marketing abroad
and in a global context can open
up many more marketing career
options to you around the world.
Entry Requirements
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Tourism Marketing
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
With its high profile history,

attractions and world-famous
festivals, Edinburgh is a popular
destination for travellers and
tourists from all over the world.
Tourism-based businesses
flourish here, many of them with
international connections which
is why theres no better place
to study Tourism Marketing.
The Tourism Marketing degree
will equip you with the knowledge
you need to successfully market
tourism destinations and products.
You will develop organisational and
business skills that focus on the
marketing aspects and implications
of tourism. Through lectures, guest
speakers and case studies, you will
develop an advanced understanding
of the issues and concepts involved
in marketing tourism products and
experiences. You will learn broad
skills, such as formulating policy
and planning for the future, as
well as developing your abilities
in research, time management
Subjects Include
Managing Heritage Tourism;
Tourism Marketing; Global
Marketing; Experience Design &
Management; plus one option;
Career Prospects
As a tourism graduate from
Edinburgh Napier, youll be
extremely popular within
the industry, whether your
career aspirations are local or
international. Youll find yourself
in demand for a variety of
management roles in various
sectors and organisations, including
destination development, visitor
services management, operations
management, public sector
organisations, retail and hospitality.
Entry Requirements
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc International
Tourism Management
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
and home of the worlds largest
arts festival, Edinburgh welcomes
visitors from across the world, all
year round. As a result, the city
boasts a thriving tourism industry
with global connections where
better to study International
Tourism Management?
This higher degree will equip you
with the knowledge you need
to successfully operate or be
employed in an international
tourism business in the UK or
elsewhere and devise sustainable
policies and strategies for the
overall industry. With the number of
tourist ventures and operations in
and near the city, youll have plenty
of options for part-time work and
employment after graduation.
and business skills that take
into account the diversity of
cultures involved in developing
and managing international
tourism. Through lectures, guest
speakers and case studies,
you will develop an advanced
understanding of the issues and
concepts involved in international
tourism development, as well as
marketing practice and heritage
considerations around the world.
You will also learn broad skills,
such as formulating policy and
planning for the future, as well
as developing your abilities in
Subjects Include
Tourism Marketing; Case Studies
in International Tourism; Industry
Project; plus one option; Research
Career Prospects
Edinburgh Napier, youll be
extremely popular within
career aspirations are local or
international. Youll find yourself
in demand for a variety of
management roles in various
sectors and organisations.
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Entry Requirements
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc International Festival

& Event Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Edinburgh is arguably the

most famous festival city in
the world. Travellers flock to
this tourism-friendly city to
experience its thriving cultural,
seasonal and special events.
Start Date
Where better to study festival

and event management?
Full-time
Part-time
September
January
This higher degree will equip you

with the knowledge you need
to successfully coordinate and
plan international festivals or
events, including conferences and
devise policies and strategies
for the overall industry.
With our close connections within
Edinburghs festival community,
and the number of tourist ventures
and operations in and near the
city, you will have plenty of
options for part-time work and
employment after graduation.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
You will learn broad skills,

You will also develop business
and marketing skills that relate
specifically to the management
of large and small-scale events
and festivals with an international
focus. Through lectures, guest
speakers and case studies,
you will develop an advanced
understanding of the issues and
concepts involved in the industry.
Subjects Include
International Conference
Management; Business Skills
for Event Managers; Tourism
Marketing; International Festival
and Event Management;
Experience Design & Management;
plus one option; Research
Career Prospects
As a graduate in festival and event
management from Edinburgh
Napier, you will be extremely
popular within the industry,
whether your career aspirations
are local or international. You
will find yourself in demand
for a variety of management
roles in various sectors and
organisations, including festival
management, event management,
conference management and
public sector organisations.
Entry Requirements
MSc Heritage & Cultural

Tourism Management
Thanks to its rich history,
abundance of heritage attractions
and its world-famous festival of
the arts, Edinburgh is a popular
destination for a rising number of
cultural tourists from all over the
world which is why theres no
better place to study Heritage &
Cultural Tourism Management.
This advanced degree will equip
you with the knowledge you need
to successfully operate a cultural
tourism business and devise
policies and strategies for the
overall industry. With a number of
tourist ventures and operations
in and near the city, you will have
plenty of options for part-time work
and employment after graduation.
and business skills that relate
particularly to cultural aspects of
tourism. Through lectures, guest
speakers and case studies, you will
develop an advanced understanding
of the issues and concepts
involved in the industry, as well as
marketing practice and heritage
considerations. You will learn broad
skills, such as formulating policy
and planning for the future, as
well as developing your abilities
in research, time management
Subjects Include
Tourism Marketing Tourism Society
& Visual Culture; Experience Design
& Management; plus one option;
Career Prospects
Edinburgh Napier, you will
be extremely popular within
career aspirations are local
or international. You will find
yourself in demand for a variety
of management roles in various
sectors and organisations, including
destination development, cultural
services management, operations
management, tour operators,
public sector organisations,
retail and hospitality.
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Entry Requirements
More Information:
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THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Tourism &

Hospitality Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
With its high profile history and

attractions, and world-famous
festivals, Edinburgh is a popular
destination for travellers and
tourists from all over the world.
Hospitality-based businesses
flourish here, many of them
with international connections
which is why theres no better
place to study Tourism and
Hospitality Management.
This higher degree will equip
you with the knowledge you
need to successfully operate
an international tourism
business while integrating
hospitality management skills.
and business management skills
that are relevant to hospitality and
tourism organisations. Through
lectures, guest speakers and
case studies, you will develop an
advanced understanding of the
issues and concepts involved in
creating successful hospitality
and tourism experiences.
You will learn broad skills,
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Subjects Include
Tourism Concepts & Issues;
Management of Hospitality
Operations; Tourism Marketing;
Contemporary Issues in Hospitality
Management; Experience Design
& Management; plus one option;
Career Prospects
As a graduate from Edinburgh
Napier, youll be extremely popular
within the industry, whether
your career aspirations are
local or international. Youll find
yourself in demand for a variety
of management roles in various
sectors and organisations.
Entry Requirements
MSc Intercultural Business

Communication
Intercultural Business
Communication plays a key role
in the global economy and world
commerce, as it cuts across cultural
differences between international
business partners and clients.
You will critically examine issues
related to cross-cultural business
behaviour, cultural dimensions,
the key role of language, critical
cultural awareness, and training
for intercultural sensitivity.
You will discuss the works of
major intercultural researchers
and the critiques they have
received in order to contribute
to a more widening debate of
intercultural theory and research.
The course gives you grounding in
the global economic environment
and the opportunity to specialise
in an area of business. You will also
study an in-depth introduction
to research methodology,
appropriate to undertaking
research at this level. This course
has an international outlook and
attracts students from a wide
range of cultural backgrounds.
By the end of this course,
youll have a systematic
understanding of Intercultural
Business Communication and
competing theories of culture and
communication. You will also have
the ability to critically and flexibly
apply theoretical models to crosscultural business contexts, including
those of international marketing,
commerce, advertising and tourism.
Subjects Include
Intercultural Business
Communication; Understanding
Language in the Global Workplace;
Managing Cultural Diversity in
the Workplace; Advertising as
Cultural Discourse; plus one from
Global Economic Environment
and Marketing, Principles &
Practice of Marketing, Marketing
Communications, Contemporary
Human Resource Management,
Business Skills for Event
Management in the Tourism
Industry, International Business
Event Management, or a European
Language; plus one from Global
Marketing, Organisational
Change & Management, Case
Studies in International Tourism,
or a European Language; and
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
Opportunities in international
tourism, commerce and marketing,
where trained professionals are
required to negotiate business
ventures with overseas clients
and markets. You could also
progress to further academic study
on a higher research degree.
Entry Requirements
More Information:
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THE BUSINESS SCHOOL
MSc Intercultural Business

Communication with TESOL
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
English is a business language

for global communication
among people who do not share
the same native tongue. This
course understands that cultural
differences can create barriers,
even when English is used as
a common language. It thus
combines a systematic approach
to Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL) with a
solid understanding of Intercultural
Business Communication.
There is an increasing demand
for proficient speakers of English,
and for highly qualified teachers
of English as a foreign language.
An advanced command of
English alone does not ensure
the success of cross-cultural
business: this course involves
a critical examination of issues
related to English language
teaching and learning, along
with cross-cultural business
behaviour, cultural dimensions,
critical cultural awareness, the
key role of language, and training
for intercultural sensitivity.
More Information:
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You will develop your understanding

of approaches to the teaching of
English as a Foreign Language
and your ability to critically apply
teaching practices to training
for intercultural sensitivity. You
will learn from both disciplines
and develop the necessary
skills to mentor colleagues who
need cross-cultural training.
You will also gain an in-depth
introduction to research
methodology appropriate to
undertaking research at this level.
This course has an international
outlook and attracts
students from a wide range
of cultural backgrounds.
Subjects Include
Teaching English as a Foreign
Language 1; Intercultural Business
Communication; Understanding
Language in the Global Workplace;
Teaching English as a Foreign
Language 2; Managing Cultural
Diversity in the Workplace; plus
one from Advertising as Cultural
Discourse, Tourism, Society &
Visual Culture, Case Studies
in International Tourism, or a
European Language; Research
Career Prospects
You could find employment in areas
of international business acting as
a trainer for colleagues in crosscultural skills or as a negotiator of
international business ventures.
Additionally, you could pursue a
career in English Language Teaching
or progress to further academic
study on a higher research degree.
Entry Requirements
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Teaching drawn
from real life, not
just textbooks.
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Academic Profile
Dr Maktoba
Omar
Reader in Marketing
Seeing former students in senior

positions and running their own
businesses is proof for Reader in
Marketing Maktoba Omar that
Edinburgh Napier is preparing
postgraduates for the real world
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We really do produce very, very good

quality students. I have students who
have gone out after their Masters
and immediately set up their own
business. They own their own
businesses or they work in really good
positions now in companies. Nothing
gives you as much pride as when you
walk into somewhere and you find
one of your students in there working.
At postgraduate level, I teach
strategic brand management for the
Masters and I supervise dissertations.
I also work with industry because I
do KTP projects (knowledge transfer
partnerships) with companies. This
makes my job quite interesting as Im
not sitting in one kind of water, as we
say in Arabic. I go out to companies
and I come back to the classroom
with topical and relevant issues.
One of the projects Im involved with
at the moment is branding Qatar as
a healthy and green country ahead
of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Im
going to Qatar in a few weeks and,
of course, I will bring something
back to the classroom and say Hey
guys, what would you do with this?
ne of the projects
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Im involved with
at the moment is
branding Qatar
as a healthy and
green country
ahead of the 2022
FIFA World Cup.
We have a lot of international
students from the likes of China,
Korea, Nigeria, Ghana and of
course Scotland and England.
Its a really good mix and makes
for interesting discussion.
Edinburgh is a gorgeous city. Ive
lived all over the place, from the
Middle East to North Africa, Hong
Kong to China and hand on heart I
havent seen any city where I say,
Well I could move here. Any student
who comes here is lucky to have
a place both at Edinburgh Napier
and in Edinburgh the city itself.
Faculty of
Engineering, Computing
& Creative Industries
Merchiston Campus
Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT
Having recently undergone a multi-million

pound refurbishment, our centrally located
Merchiston Campus features the awardwinning 500-seat Jack Kilby Computing
Centre, which is open 24/7 to students
throughout term time in Trimesters 1
and 2. Other facilities include the Napier
Students Association, a computer games lab,
newsroom, photographic studios and soundproofed, industry-standard music studios. All
this is built around the historic 13th-century
Napier Tower that stands proudly in the
middle of the campus.
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Student Profile
Pankhuri Jain
MDes Interaction Design
Previously a graphic designer in India, MDes student Pankhuri

believes studying at Edinburgh Napier has meant she is at
the centre of her industry with plenty of opportunities
Edinburgh Napier is hands on and not
just about theory. Everyone is so up
to date with whatevers happening
in the UK and because theres so
much happening, its great to be here
because youre at the centre of things.
If youre proactive about your work, you
can go to different conferences and
exhibitions and see whats happening
in the market. The lecturers are
really plugged in, way more than my
undergraduate ones were!
Its been fantastic as were a very
small class just 18 of us and were
from a host of disciplines. Theres
interaction design, lighting, product
design, graphics, so you tend to work
as a collaborative team and you learn
a lot from each other. Also, because
were a small team, we get a lot of
personal attention. We have students
from China and all over Europe and you
wouldnt get such a diverse group like
this anywhere else. And for me, the
facilities here have been great.
Ive had access to labs and equipment

and they gave me my own room!
I love Edinburgh. As an art student and
a design student, you have so much
going on. I keep going to the National
Museum and Ive hung around the
Royal Mile, the city centre, and Arthurs
Seat. In India you dont really walk but
thats something I love here as you
have the Meadows and patches of
green in the middle of the city.
Edinburgh has so many different
festivals: the Fringe, the film festival
and the arts festival, for example. In
fact, Im trying to finish my dissertation
early so that I can go to the Fringe!
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Edinburgh Napier is hands on and

not just about theory. Everyone is
so up to date.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
MFA A
dvanced Film Practice
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Are you an ambitious, talented and

driven film director, producer or
writer, looking to make the leap from
student to professional filmmaking?
Or perhaps youve been making high
quality films for broadcasters, the
internet or the corporate or semiprofessional world and have always
wanted to work on the big screen?
advanced skills in production,

direction or screenwriting. By
graduation, you will have honed
these skills and added to them.
Youll learn techniques to further
develop your creative voice, plus
the production skills necessary to
bring a film project to completion.
This course gives you the

chance to develop, produce and
complete a short cinema film
to professional standards.
Project Development and Preproduction; Project Production

and Post-production.
In parallel with this you will develop

your creative and professional
skills through practical exercises
and masterclasses with leading
industry practitioners. We offer
great scope for collaboration,
with more than 200 students
engaged in film activities from
cinematography and editing to
documentary and animation.
Apart from acquiring practical
skills, youll create projects that can
form the basis of your portfolio.
Youll develop your existing skills
to a near-professional level,
collaborating with students and
working practitioners alike to
create a fully funded short film,
documentary, feature film script or
similar finished creative product.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Your qualification carries Screen

Academy status, the only film
qualification in Scotland to
offer this, and one of only a
few throughout the UK.
On entry into this course, you
will already have demonstrated
Subjects Include
Career Prospects
This course maximises your
chances of success in a tough
industry. Your qualification
carries Creative Skillset Film
Academy status giving us and
our graduates credibility in the
industry. You will meet and work
with industry practitioners, building
contacts and networks that will
help form the basis of a potential
career. Our graduates films have
screened at festivals throughout
the world including Edinburgh,
Venice and Kolkata and many of our
alumni go on to pick up prestigious
awards and commissions.
Entry Requirements
Ideally, an MA in a film-related
discipline. Alternatively, you may
have equivalent professional or
semi-professional experience.
You will also be required to
submit a portfolio of your work.
School of Arts & Creative Industries
MSc Creative Advertising
The world of advertising is fuelled

by bright minds and creative
thinkers. It generates millions of
messages that reach consumers
via an ever-increasing number of
channels. There are around 14,000
people employed in UK advertising,
yet at its heart, only some 8% of
employees are what are known
as creatives. These are the artdirectors, copywriters and planners
who are the creative powerhouse
of the industry. If youre aiming
at a career as an advertising
creative, then our award winning
programme will help you develop
an understanding of the industry
and the practical skills youll need.
The course has been developed
in collaboration with the Scottish
Institute of Practitioners in
Advertising (The IPA), and is taught
by leading practitioners. It gives
you the chance to respond to
real advertising briefs. You will
learn the best way to present
your ideas and how to work
collaboratively and individually as
you create advertising across a
variety of media, including print,
TV, radio, outdoor and online.
Your critical evaluation skills will
also be developed as you explore
the theories behind successful
advertising campaigns and critique
your own and others work.
Students have in recent years
won Yellow and Black Pencils
in the D&AD New Blood
awards and medals in the
Roses Creativity Awards.
Subjects Include
Planning in Advertising; Concept
Creation; Creative Toolkit or
Motion Graphics; Campaign
Creation; Digital Creative;
Creative Research Portfolio;
Agency Placement or Production
Dissertation or Professional
Portfolio in Advertising.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
Creative directors and other
senior industry professionals have
a strong interest in the course
and are keen to find new talent.
Industry driven projects will expose
you to employers and generate a
valuable set of creative ideas that
will enhance your portfolio. Recent
graduates have developed interests
not only in creative careers but also
in planning, account management
and media planning/buying 75%
of graduates have found work
in the advertising industry.
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree at 2:1 or above
or the equivalent in professional
experience. You will be asked
to undertake a copy test and if
successful will also be required
to attend an interview. Students
based outside the UK will be
offered a telephone interview. If
English is not your first language,
you must have a minimum IELTS
score of 6.0 or equivalent or
substantial experience using
English as your working language.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MA Creative Writing
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
If you want to make a career in

writing, this course is for you. You
already have talent and ideas: we
will add the expertise you need to
approach your chosen market with
confidence, originality and skill.
No ambitions are out of bounds:
we love commercial genre fiction
and literary experiments equally.
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We take an innovative approach

to training and support driven
by intellectual ambition and
practical industry experience.
There are four strands to the
programme: developing narrative
technique; practising vocational
skills (including abridgement,
adaptation and collaborative
creation); experimental, theoretical
and personal development
work; and regular one-toone editorial mentoring.
For more information visit our blog

at macreativewriting.blogspot.co.uk
Uniquely, the course offers a

dynamic range of cross-disciplinary
options. Writing for graphic fiction,
screenwriting, interactive media and
creative non-fiction are all offered
as specialisms, while our pioneering
module in genre fiction covers
crime, horror, fantasy and science
fiction, with YA options in each.
More Information:
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We host an exciting programme

of lectures and master classes
from award-winning authors and
high-profile industry experts.
In addition, an internationally
recognised author joins us for 12
months as Writer in Residence,
to develop new work alongside
students, share experience and
offer one-to-one consultations.
Creating Narrative Writers

Toolkit; Innovation and
Authorship; Creative and Editorial
Development; Writing Practice
First Person Narrative; Writing
Graphic Fiction; Writing Genre
Fiction; Creative Non-Fiction;
Interactive Media; Major Project.
Career Prospects
Among our graduates
achievements are book deals,
representation by literary agents,
international and national
competition wins, publication
in magazines and anthologies,
Edinburgh International Book
Festival appearances, paid
editing and writing commissions,
performances and teaching,
and working for national
literary organisations.
Entry Requirements
An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or
above in any discipline is desirable.
Alternatively, relevant experience
will be taken into account.
Applicants may be asked to submit
a writing sample and attend an
interview. For students based
outside the UK, interviews are
conducted by telephone or Skype.
If English is not your first language,
score of 7.0 or equivalent.
MA/MDes Environmental Graphics
The MA/MDes Environmental

Graphics explores image and text
that can be experienced in public
spaces. Responding to critically
informed themes, you will create
and manipulate graphic outcomes
and site specific installations
that inform, inspire and delight
onlookers and audiences. You will
have the opportunity to shape
your own ideas, concepts and
theories through a self-directed
Major Project, informed by design
research and critical enquiry.
In specialist modules you will
develop specific skills and
knowledge, which will inform and
enable highly developed design
outcomes in your self-directed
major project. You can choose
between an exhibition design
or advertising module both of
which allow for collaboration with
practitioners from other areas.
You have the option of taking an
MA or MDes award, depending
on whether you complete a
dissertation or design project
report in your final trimester.
We have a strong studio culture
supported by our multidisciplinary
staff team of academics and
industry based practitioners, and
the programme is closely linked
to the Centre for Design Practice
and Research. You will be able to
develop creative, professional,
strategic and contextual knowledge
and skills and apply design thinking
to a range of creative outcomes.
Subjects Include
Design Research Methods;
Graphics; Design or Concept
Creation; Interpretative Design;
Major Design Project; For MDes
Degree - Design Project Report; For
MA Degree - Design Dissertation.
Career Prospects
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
With a physical and digital/online

portfolio demonstrating industryready skills, graduates could
apply for design jobs, freelance
work or establish entrepreneurial
ventures. You may also wish to
continue study to MPhil or PhD
level. We have strong industry
links and often involve students in
projects undertaken in our Centre
for Design Practice & Research.
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree or equivalent
in Art & Design or significant
industry experience. You will be
interviewed and show a portfolio
of creative work. International
applicants can be interviewed
by teleconference with an online
portfolio. If English is not your
first language, you must have
minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MA/MDes Exhibition Design
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
The MA/MDes Exhibition Design

brings together a range of
design disciplines to explore the
interpretation and presentation
of images, objects, spaces and
experiences, both virtual and
physical, for a range of audiences
and user groups. You will undertake
specialist modules in exhibition
design, lighting design and design
interpretation, and will shape
research and critical enquiry. The
programme is well connected
with the local exhibition design
practices industry, and Scotlands
vibrant museum, heritage,
tourism and events sectors.
Subjects Include
In specialist exhibition, design

interpretation and lighting modules
you will develop specific design
skills which will inform and enable
highly developed outcomes in
your self-directed major project.
Collaboration with practitioners
from other areas is encouraged.
Entry Requirements

industry based practitioners,
and the programme is closely
linked to the Centre for Design
Practice and Research.
Design Research Methods; Spatial

Lighting Design; Exhibition Design;
Interpretative Design; Major
Design Project; For MDes Degree
- Design Project Report; For MA
Degree - Design Dissertation.
Career Prospects
With a physical and digital/
online portfolio demonstrating
industry-ready skills, graduates
can apply for design jobs, freelance
in Art & Design, Architecture,
Engineering Design or Creative
Computing or significant
MA/MDes Interaction Design
This programme will equip you

with creative prototyping and
programming skills for design. You
will use software and hardware to
respond to a range of design briefs
dealing with human interaction in
spaces, and through objects and
interfaces. You will learn combined
technical and creative skills and
have the opportunity to shape
In specialist prototyping modules
you will develop specific skills and
knowledge in Arduino and other
forms of prototyping, which will
inform and enable highly developed
3D outcomes in your self-directed
major project. Collaboration with
practitioners from other areas
is encouraged. You have the
option of taking an MA or MDes
award, depending on whether you
complete a dissertation or design
project report in trimester 3.
industry based practitioners,
and the programme is closely
linked to the Centre for Design
Practice and Research.
Subjects Include
Sketching in Hardware & Software;
3D Prototyping or Exhibition
Design; Major Design Project;
Light Art & Projection or Digital
Creative; For MDes Degree Design Project Report; For MA
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
You will gain a rare blend of creative
and programming skills which are
highly sought after in industry.
With a physical and digital/
online portfolio demonstrating
industry-ready skills, graduates
Entry Requirements
in Art & Design, Architecture,
Engineering Design or Creative
Computing or significant industry
experience. You will be interviewed
and show a portfolio of creative
work or technical projects. You
may be asked to give a design
presentation. International
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MA/MDes Interior Architecture
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
You will explore design for

architectural and public spaces,
and make creative interventions
in the built environment. You will
undertake specialist modules in
exhibition and lighting design, and
a design management module will
sharpen your industry focus. You
will shape your own ideas, concepts
and theories through a self-directed
In specialist spatial design, lighting
design and management modules
you will develop specific skills
which will inform and enable
your self-directed major project.
Collaboration with practitioners
from other areas is encouraged.
to a range of creative outcomes
and design interventions.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Subjects Include
Design Management; Major
Career Prospects
portfolio demonstrating industryready skills, graduates can apply
for design jobs, freelance work or
establish entrepreneurial ventures.
You may also wish to continue
study to MPhil or PhD level. We
have strong industry links within
and often involve PG students in
Entry Requirements
in Art & Design or Architecture or
significant industry experience.
You will be interviewed and show
a portfolio of creative work.
International applicants can be
interviewed by teleconference with
an online portfolio. If English is not
your first language, you must have
MA/MDes Lighting Design
This programme explores the use

of light in interior and exterior
spaces, and light as a medium for
creative practice. You will learn
combined technical and creative
skills, and user centred knowledge
to apply lighting design principles.
You have the opportunity to
shape your own ideas, concepts
and theories through a selfdirected Major Project, informed
by design research and critical
enquiry. You will be taught by
award winning and internationally
renowned lighting designers.
In specialist lighting design,
exhibition design and light art
modules you will develop design
skills which will inform and enable
your major project. Collaboration
with practitioners from other
areas is encouraged. You have the
option of taking an MA or MDes
award, depending on whether
you complete a dissertation
or design project report.
to a range of creative outcomes
and design interventions.
Subjects Include
Major Design Project; Light Art
& Projection; For MDes Degree
Career Prospects
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
This is one of only a small number

of post-graduate lighting design
courses in the world. You will
develop specialised skills and
knowledge and with a physical and
digital/online portfolio graduates
Entry Requirements
in Art & Design or Architecture or
significant industry experience.
You will be interviewed and show
a portfolio of creative work.
International applicants can be
interviewed by teleconference with
an online portfolio. If English is not
your first language, you must have
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MA/MDes Motion Graphics
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
This programme explores the

design of moving image using
new and emerging digital 4D
software and traditional production
methods. We are increasingly
surrounded by image and text in
motion, and you will apply visual
narratives to critically informed
themes for film, television, digital
devices and online platforms.
You will have the opportunity
to shape your own ideas,
concepts and theories through
a self-directed Major Project.
In specialist moving image modules
and knowledge, which will inform
and enable highly developed
design outcomes in your major
project. The exhibition design
module allows for collaboration
areas, and you can also have the
choice of working with light art
and projection, or advertising.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Working with specialist tutors,

including a BAFTA nominated
BBC graphic designer, the major
project allows you to model
and develop design outcomes
for film, television, animation,
digital interfaces, on-line spaces,
and site-specific installations.
and close links to the Centre for
Design Practice and Research.
Subjects Include
Design Research Methods; Motion
Graphics; Exhibition Design or
Concept Creation; Light Art &
Projection or Digital Creative; Major
Career Prospects
portfolio demonstrating industryready skills, graduates could
apply for design jobs, freelance
Entry Requirements
in Art & Design or significant
MA/MDes Product Design Protoyping
This programme explores new

and emerging methods for rapid
prototyping, digital crafts and
the repatriation of manufacture.
You will use old and new
technologies for the virtual and
physical modelling and testing of
design ideas. With highly creative
projects you will employ design
prototyping and fabrication
methods for various scales of
production, critically informed
by design research methods.
In specialist prototyping modules
and knowledge in CNC milling,
laser cutting, 3D printing, digital
crafts and Arduino (electronic
prototyping), which will inform
and enable highly developed 3D
outcomes in your self-directed
major project. Collaboration
areas is encouraged. You have
the option of taking an MA
or MDes award, depending
to a range of creative outcomes.
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COURSE INFORMATION

Sketching in Hardware &
Software; 3D Prototyping; Design
Management; Major Design
Project; For MDes Degree Design Project Report; For MA
Full-time
Part-time
Career Prospects
Availability
Start Date
September

portfolio demonstrating industryready skills, graduates can apply
for design jobs, freelance work or
establish entrepreneurial ventures.
You may also wish to continue
study to MPhil or PhD level. We
have strong industry links and
often involve PG students in
Entry Requirements
in Art, Craft & Design, Engineering
Design or Architecture or significant
of creative work or technical
projects. You may be asked to give
a design presentation. International
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MA Film
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Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
This course has been designed to

help you embark on a career as a
professional fiction film-maker in
one of the following disciplines:
Directing; Cinematography;
Editing; Sound; Producing.
Teaching is through a combination
of collaborative, shared modules,
and modules that are geared to
each individual discipline. Students
spend about half their time
concentrating on their chosen
discipline and half their time
acquiring general film making skills.
Coursework consists of a large
number of practical exercises and
projects that allow students to
deepen their own technical, creative
and professional film making skills.
The years work culminates
in a major project module in
which students will work, in
their chosen discipline, on one
or more short fiction films.
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Screen Academy Scotland offers

great scope for collaboration,
with some 200 or so students,
at under-and post-graduate level
engaged in diverse film activities.
Students have access to a complete
range of professional production
and post-production equipment,
including Arri Alexa, HDCam,
Super 16 mm, Avid, Final Cut Pro,
Pro-Tools and a fully equipped
dubbing facility. And they can
draw on support from tutors
who themselves have significant
experience in the industry.
Subjects Include
Motion Graphics; VFX; Sound
for Film 1; Sound for Film 2;
Collaborative Techniques for Film
1; Creative Practice for Film and
TV; Script Workshop 1; Writing
and Screen Project Development;
The Business of Screen Project
Development; Collaborative
Techniques for Film 2; Creative
Practice for; Cinema; Critical Film
Study; Masters Film Project.
Career Prospects
Graduates have had their films
screened at festivals in cities
around the world, including
Venice, Beijing, Kolkata and
Edinburgh. Many have gone on
to win awards and commissions
for TV and feature film projects.
On completion of this course, we
would expect graduates to be
ready to take up an entry level
job in the industry, or, in the case
of outstanding students, set
themselves up as an independent
practitioner as either a director,
producer, cinematographer,
editor or sound designer.
High achieving students on
the programme who would
like to continue and deepen
their studies will have the
opportunity to apply for the
MFA Advanced Film Practice.
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree at 2:2
or above in any discipline or
equivalent, plus a portfolio.
MA International Journalism
for Media Professionals
This cutting-edge distance
learning degree is designed to
reflect current developments in
the media industry worldwide. It
is intended to help journalists and
media professionals break into
new areas of practice and enhance
their global mobility and career
progression. You will join a global
community of media professionals
reflecting on your current practice
and expanding the scope of your
professional expertise. The course
will build on your professional
experience and directly inform
and develop your daily practice.
The flexible delivery of this unique
curriculum will enable you to
continue to work as you study. An
intensive on-campus residential
week in Scotlands thriving capital
is combined with distance learning
in virtual class- and newsrooms
featuring the latest technology.
Tutors and mentors with
substantial industry experience
will support you in developing
leadership attributes as well as
the ability to apply advanced
journalistic skills across a wide
range of platforms, including
television, radio, online,
print and social media.
Your learning will be underpinned
by modern research into global
journalism and media practice. You
will develop the ability to analyse
the industry with academic rigour
and appraise political, economic,
regulatory and cultural influences
in different global regions.
Subjects Include
Cross-platform Journalism
and Media Practice; Global
Current Affairs across Cultures;
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
in the Media; Specialist Journalism
(Global Business and Finance
Reporting; Investigative Journalism,
Documentary Film Production;
Professional Media Industry
Placement); Professional Media
Production Dissertation.
Career Prospects
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time

Blended Learning
Distance
Start Date
September
January
May
Former students have become

flagship reporters, editors,
international correspondents
and presenters on high profile
programmes, magazines
and newspapers.
This course also provides
an ideal platform for further
research, including PhD studies,
and can serve as entry point
to an academic career.
Entry Requirements
You will have an Honours degree at
2:2 or above and at least one years
relevant experience as a journalist,
media practitioner, communications
specialist or information officer.
Alternative qualifications combined
with substantial experience
may be considered. You will also
be asked to provide a portfolio
of previous work. If English is
not your first language, you
must have a minimum IELTS
requirements, see page 190.
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MA Journalism
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
This course offers an intensive,

practice-focused multimedia
programme, linked to industry. We
combine traditional methods with
new and developing technologies to
train you in multimedia journalism.
Youll learn a range of practical
skills and leave with reporting
and production expertise for
print, online, magazine, television
and radio. Youll also develop an
understanding of social media
and convergence issues.
Youll have a passion for news and
an interest in the media, plus an
instinct to find and tell stories. We
develop your skills to make sense
of fast-moving situations and
meet deadlines, while reporting
facts simply and eloquently with
honesty, integrity and creativity.
Our broadcast studios and
multimedia newsrooms provide
an industry setting, allowing you
to experience life as a journalist
and develop employability skills.
Youll gain a firm understanding of
media law, ethics and regulations,
plus analytical and critical skills,
writing and research techniques.
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You will use Edinburgh as a

political, economic and cultural
centre, providing a rich source
of stories and settings for your
work. Guest lectures and work
placements help you develop
your industry contacts, allowing
you to have work published/
broadcast before you leave.
Subjects Include
PgDip: Radio Bulletins; Media Law
for Journalists; New Writing; TV
and Multimedia News; Journalism,
Information & Society; Magazine
Publishing. MA: An academic
or Production Dissertation.
Career Prospects
We have a high success rate for
placing our graduates in jobs.
You may find work as a reporter,
editor, press officer, feature writer,
commentator, or production
worker in broadcast, print or
online. The industry placement
you will undertake as part of your
course is particularly valuable for
making contacts and can often
lead to an offer of employment.
Placements are a vital opportunity
to gain industry experience and
show editors, and potential
employers, what you can do.
This course is fully accredited by
the Broadcast Journalism Training
Council and is part of Edinburgh
Napiers Skillset Screen Academy.
We also have a partnership
with STV to deliver local TV.
Entry Requirements
A 2:1 in your first degree and
a demonstrable interest in
journalism, for example some
relevant work placement experience
and/or a portfolio of stories.
Non UK students also need
IELTS level 7.5 or equivalent.
requirements please see page 190.
MSc Magazine Publishing
Do you live and breathe magazines?

Do you follow fashion, keep up
with celebs or get worked up
by sport? Do you see yourself
working for your favourite glossy?
If so, then this course is for you.
The first postgraduate programme
of its kind in the UK, its an
intensive, practical, hands-on
course that will prepare you for
a career in multimedia magazine
publishing. This innovative course
will study magazines in their widest
sense; print and online. Lectures,
seminars, workshops and intensive
master classes will explore the
day-to-day operations of a
magazine, as well as showing you
how to get your foot in the door.
You will learn the industry-specific
skills that will help you succeed in
the fast-paced, exciting world of
magazine publishing. Youll study
modules in magazine practice
where you will create your own
full-colour magazine. You will
also have the opportunity to
undertake a work placement and
a dissertation, both of which will
enhance your career prospects and
allow you to research the area of
magazines which interests you
most. You may also be interested
in MSc Publishing on page 106.
Our intensive, industry-focused
course was accredited in April 2014
by the Professional Publishers
Association, the lead body for
best practice in the industry.
Subjects Include
PgCert: Publishing in Context;
the Business of Magazines;
Creative Toolkit.
PgDip: Magazine Publishing;
Journalism, Information &
Society; Publishing Placement
& Professional development.
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
MSc: Dissertation; an in-depth,

industry-based research project.
Career Prospects
We have an excellent record of
placing graduates in relevant
employment because we provide
you with the most up-to-date skills
required by a rapidly advancing
industry. A work placement module
is offered on this course. Your
work placement and subsequent
employment could be in: magazine
and journal publishing; corporate
publishing; digital publishing;
magazine writing; magazine
design, production or printing; or
as a magazine entrepreneur.
Entry Requirements
A first degree at 2:2 or above or an
equivalent qualification. However,
if you do not have the necessary
qualification requirements, please
contact us relevant industry
experience will also be considered.
Applicants whose first language
is not English will be required to
meet IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent.
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MSc Publishing
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
Our intensive, industry focused

publishing programme is the
standard bearer for publishing
education in the UK (Source:
Professional Publishers
Association). Our focus is
vocational, providing you with the
industry-specific and research
skills demanded by employers, the
invaluable contacts that will open
doors, and a placement that will
provide you with crucial experience.
We are also linked with the

internationally renowned Scottish
Centre for the Book based at
Edinburgh Napier University.
MSc Publishing works closely

with the PPA, and was the first
programme to be accredited by
them. More recently, the course
was awarded the prestigious
Creative Skillset Tick.
PgDip: Publishing Placement

& Professional Development;
Publishing in Practice: From
Creation to Consumer; Option
of New Venture Creation, From
Script to Screen, Interactive
Media or Magazine Publishing.
Our team has strong relationships

with thought leaders across
industry, commerce and academia
which helps to ensure you are at
the forefront of latest thinking,
processes and technology.
The expansion of digital media
has created a need for highly
specialised skills in Publishing. You
will gain the specialist training and
experience demanded by publishing
employers. Youll develop skills
in critical thinking and problem
solving, and will graduate with
an excellent understanding of the
industry in an international context.
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You will become familiar with every

aspect of the publishing process,
meet industry professionals and
attend prestigious events such
as the London International Book
Fair, the Edinburgh International
Book Festival and Magfest.
For more information visit

www.publishingdegree.co.uk
Subjects Include
PgCert: Publishing in
Context; Publishing in
Practice: From Concept to
Creation; Creative Toolkit.
MSc: Dissertation
Career Prospects
You will be prepared for work
in areas including book and
magazine publishing (editing,
design, production, sales or
marketing); journal publishing;
consumer and corporate publishing;
online and digital publishing; or
as a publishing entrepreneur.
Entry Requirements
A first degree at 2:2 or above
or equivalent qualification.
Alternatively, relevant industry
experience will be taken into
account. If English is not your
first language you will require
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
MA Screenwriting
Our MA Screenwriting degree

has been running since 2006
and we are confident its now
one of the strongest in the UK.
analytical thinking, academic

writing, professional writing for
film (script reports, coverage),
editing and developmental skills.
Accredited by Creative Skillset, the

course is aimed at screenwriters
wishing to work in film, television
or in script development. Students
develop a portfolio of creative work,
study aspects of contemporary
screenwriting and develop a
working knowledge of the current
film and television industries.
The course is taught two days

a week. Part-time students
attend classes one day a
week over two years.
Our general approach is suitable

for students wishing to develop
a flexible approach to writing
for cinema, television and other
interactive or online media. The
teaching combines classes on
craft and the commercial and
industrial context. Workshops
develop your creativity through a
series of exercises and deadlines.
Teaching staff are working
screenwriters and producers
and there are regular visits from
professional writers, producers,
directors and those working in
script editing and development.
The course has developed a strong
international profile and attracts
a diverse range of students. As
a student at Screen Academy
Scotland you will be part of a
large, thriving film community.
Collaboration is encouraged
and our MA Screenwriters
work closely with students on
the MA Film programme.
The course will develop skills
in screenwriting, creativity,
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
Subjects Include
Writing and Screen Project
Development; The Business of
Screen Project Development;
Script Workshop 1 and 2; Script
to Screen; Interactive Media or
Graphic Fiction; Major Project.
Career Prospects
Our students have gone on to
success in various competitions,
winning the PAGE International
Screenwriting Award for three
years. Some are working as selfemployed writers for television
drama and have found agents.
Others are working professionally in
script development and production.
Entry Requirements
A degree at 2:2 or above in a
related field, or the equivalent
in professional or semiprofessional experience.
You will be required to attend
an interview and present a
writing sample or portfolio.
If your native language is not
English, you will need to have
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PGCert S
creenwriting
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Distance
Start Date
January
Our distance learning PG Certificate

in Screenwriting is a distance
learning course that combines
online lectures, tutorials and
writing exercises with attendance
at two live, face to face workshops
in February and June. Students
receive a free pass to the Edinburgh
International Film Festival in June.
The course is aimed at
screenwriters wishing to work
in film, television or in script
development. Students develop
a portfolio of creative work,
study aspects of contemporary
screenwriting and develop a
working knowledge of the current
film and television industries.
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Our distance learning PG Certificate

in Screenwriting takes a general
approach and is suitable for
students wishing to develop a
flexible approach to writing for
cinema, television and other
interactive or online media.
The online classes take three
modules from our successful MA
Screenwriting and redesign them
for online delivery. In the first,
you will learn about the craft,
language and industrial context.
In the two tutor-led workshops
you will develop your creativity
through a series of exercises and
deadlines. On completion, you
will have a portfolio of short film
or TV scripts and one longer 30
script at a polished first draft.
Subjects Include
Writing and Screen Project
Development; Script
Workshop 1 and 2.
Career Prospects
Screenwriting is a hugely
competitive profession.
Nevertheless, our students have
gone on to success in various
competitions, winning the PAGE
International Screenwriting
Award for three years. Some
are working as self-employed
writers for television drama and
have found agents. Others are
working professionally in script
development and production.
Entry Requirements
in an appropriate discipline, such
as creative writing, journalism,
filmmaking or dramaturgy. We
will also consider recognition of
prior learning (RPL) for candidates
who demonstrate appropriate
knowledge and skills equivalent to
Honours degree standard. You will
normally be required to take part
in an online or telephone interview,
and/or asked to produce evidence
of aptitude, appropriate experience
and an ability to benefit from the
course. If your native language is
not English, you will need to have
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Benefitting people
and places across
the world with our
academic research.
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Academic Profile
Susie
Henry
Lecturer, Creative Advertising

Susie Henry worked for some
of the most highly respected
advertising agencies in the
UK, including DDB and Saatchi
and Saatchi, before founding
the MSc Creative Advertising
programme eight years ago
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The MSc Creative Advertising

programme offers the opportunity
to work on real live briefs delivered
by people who are actively involved
in the industry. We liaise directly
with advertising agencies and with
clients. Our aim is to mirror agency
life, with the classroom becoming the
creative department. We know how
this works because the teaching team
is drawn from the advertising world.
Its hard to think of

a creative agency in
Scotland that doesnt
have at least one
of our graduates
working in it.
The IPA The Institute of
Practitioners in Advertising
has supported the course from
day one. Many of their industry
talks and events are open to
our students, which is great for
networking and keeping pace with
developments in the business.
The most prestigious of all creative
awards is without doubt D&AD.
Winning a Yellow Pencil (the Oscar of
advertising) can be life-changing in
the career of a creative. The same can
be said if youre a student. This year
two of our class won a Yellow Pencil
for their work on Climate Change, the
brief being originally set by former
Vice-President, Al Gore. The team

went on to win the ultimate prize
of a Black Pencil as overall winner
of the D&AD New Blood Awards.
Many of our students have gone
on to greater things and its hard to
think of a creative agency in Scotland
that doesnt have at least one of
our graduates working in it. Theyre
90% of the creative department at
Frame, Glasgows most successful
agency, and there are several more
doing great work at the biggest
agency of them all, the Leith Agency.
We have graduates working in
multi-national agencies like TBWA,
Ogilvy & Mather, Grey Advertising,
DDB, and also Saatchis - which
Im personally delighted about.
A year in Edinburgh gives you the
opportunity to establish yourself
in the UK. If you get a job here or
in Glasgow, theres every chance
youll get access to some highprofile creative briefs. You may have
to wait longer in London. Many of
our students go on to work at STV,
where they write commercials,
often direct them and have them
on air within a few weeks.
Its still true to say that if you do well
in advertising you stand to make a
serious amount of money. But its not
an easy path to the top. Its highly
competitive, dynamic and driven.
Youll get a taste of that here.
When I read about this

course, everything just
seemed to work for me.
Student Profile
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Finlay Niven
MSc Software Technology for the Web

(Web Development)
Finlay had no intention of studying after his undergraduate
degree until he got into web development and design and decided
that the course at Edinburgh Napier was perfect for him
After my undergraduate degree in

Economics, I was done with studying
completely. I certainly wasnt going to
do a Masters in Economics or anything.
But when I read about this course,
everything just seemed to work for
me. I had started doing freelance web
development for a couple of companies
and enjoyed it so much that when I saw
this opportunity I wanted to develop
that to a professional level.
My dissertation is on humancomputer interaction specifically
focussing on dyslexic users and how
they approach the web. Im trying
to come up with solutions to help
make the web more accessible. My
dissertation supervisor has been
great. Weve been meeting up every
week and hes been a fantastic tutor.
The facilities, including the JKCC, have
also been great. The librarys been very,
very useful this year. Ive had two big
group projects as part of this course
and the group study rooms have been
an excellent facility.
Ive also used the disability service

because Im dyslexic. I received funding
for a new computer and got a study
helper who was very, very nice. I had a
half-hour meeting with her every week
to talk through how I go about studying
and how I use my time.
Edinburghs an exciting place to be.
When youre a student here, its the
perfect layout for you. Its a nice small
city and yet its got a lot going on in it.
It has two paces: festival pace when
everything goes crazy and then the
rest of the year it goes back to a nice
pace of life. And it doesnt rain as much
as people think!
MSc Advanced Networking
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
This Masters degree in Advanced

Networking offers you the
opportunity to develop and
extend your knowledge of the
design and implementation of
computer networks. Blending
hands-on technical knowledge with
theoretical understanding, this
course uses our well-equipped labs
to provide you with direct access
to advanced routers, switches,
ISP emulators, VoIP telephony
systems and wireless devices.
You will learn the techniques
associated with current networking
practices, enabling you to develop
and implement effective systems.
You will also be instructed in
leading-edge network research
and provided with the techniques
to constantly extend and update
your knowledge and thinking
on networking theory, practice
and research, allowing you to
keep up to date well into your
future networking career.
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The course blends postgraduate

level understanding with significant
elements of Cisco CCNA, CCNP
and Cisco security curriculums.
This offers you a strong basis
to extend your CV and obtain
related certifications. The Cisco
Certification Exams themselves are
not included in the MSc course but
during your time here you will be
offered additional support to obtain
them, by qualified CCNP Cisco
Certified Academy Instructors.
Subjects Include
Network Technology; Network
Security; Host-Based Forensics;
Routing Technology; Switching
Technology; Advanced
Cloud & Network Forensics;
MSc Dissertation.
Career Prospects
With its emphasis on technical and
hands-on network technologies
this course will leave you well
equipped for a career in practical
networking, ready to address
real-life networking situations and
problems. As computer networks
are in use in almost every industry
and workplace, networking
professionals are in demand. You
will have the opportunity to work
in a wide range of areas, including
research, education and training.
Entry Requirements
above or equivalent with some
coverage of computer networking.
Alternative qualifications may
be considered if accompanied by
appropriate work experience.
School of Computing
MSc Advanced Security & Cybercrime
This work-based part-time course

is aimed at professionals who want
to develop their technical skills in
the area of security and cybercrime
as well as managerial skills such as
leadership and strategic thinking.
The course is aimed at employees
in the public sector (especially
from the health industry and the
police), financial institutions and
industries providing computing
infrastructure. It delivers the skills
and knowledge necessary for
the current and next generation
of cyber security specialists to
deal with the challenges of an
increasingly dangerous world with
ever changing global issues.
Our Scottish Centre of Excellence
for Security and Cybercrime
brings together a wide range of
collaborators, including most
of the universities in Scotland,
the Scottish Police, the public
sector, and a range of SMEs
and large organisations.
This high quality flexible course
provides a framework that lets
you focus on the requirements
of your own organisation and
your professional development
needs. Youll focus on areas of
specialisation in your field and
broaden your knowledge and skills
to enhance career development.
The majority of learning and study
takes place at work or draws
on your workplace experience
which means attendance is only
one day a month at most.
Subjects Include
Advanced Professional Practice;
Network Security; HostBased Forensics; e-Security;
Advanced Cloud and Network
Forensics; Security Audit &
Compliance; Management of
Software Projects; Leadership,
Learning and Development.
Career Prospects
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Availability
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
May
Participation in this course

will develop your technical and
managerial skills and enhance
your chances of promotion.
It may also open doors to
more specialist jobs including:
security consultant, forensic
investigator, audit/compliance
consultant, security advisor/
auditor, cybercrime consultant.
Entry Requirements
above or equivalent. You will
be a professional working in an
organisation in a role related
to security and/or cybercrime
or have access to this area.
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MSc Advanced Security & Digital Forensics
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
Computer security is one of

the key issues in contemporary
computing and is relevant to a
wide range of activities, including
software development, networking
and system design. You will
gain foundation knowledge in
all the key areas of computing,
with specialisations in mobile
systems and network security.
Network security, including secure

tunnels; Wireless/Mobile security;
Virtualisation and Service-Oriented
Architectures; Cloud Computing and
next generation web systems. The
course also helps students prepare
for later professional certification,
such as from Cisco Systems, Ethical
Hacking, CISSP and ISO 27001.
Our School of Computing and

Centre for Distributed Computing
and Security have extensive
expertise in research, knowledge
transfer and teaching of security
and digital forensics. This includes
externally funded research in key
domains such as financial crime and
intelligence gathering frameworks,
with partner organisations such as
Cisco Systems, DNS Ltd, the FSA,
the Scottish Police (SIPR), Sapphire,
Scottish Drug Enforcement
Agency, and many others.
Computer Penetration Testing;

Host-Based Forensics;
Network Security; e-Security;
Advanced Cloud & Network
Forensics; Security Audit and
Compliance; Dissertation.
In 2014, this course became

one of only four in the UK to
receive full GCHQ accreditation.
You will have access to security
research seminars with talks from
senior industry professionals and
state-of-the-art research in digital
forensics, computer security, mobile
systems and distributed computing.
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This course will give you an indepth knowledge and practical

skills in key areas such as:
Ethical Hacking; Encryption
and authentication methods;
Host-based digital forensics;
Network-based digital forensics;
Subjects Include
Career Prospects
The growth in the requirement
for security and digital forensics
increases by the year and there
are a wide range of careers which
can be followed, including: security
consultant, system architect, forensic
investigator, audit/compliance
consultant, Cisco security engineer/
specialist, security advisor/auditor,
systems integrator, design engineer,
network engineer, application or web
server support, .NET developer, test/
debug engineer or wireless engineer.
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree or at 2:2
or above, or equivalent in a
computer related discipline.
School of Computing
MSc Advanced Software Engineering
This course will build on your

existing knowledge of software
engineering to an advanced level
and help you to pursue a career
or further research in this area.
You will have an enthusiasm for
software technology from your
first degree, or perhaps your
work experience, and be keen
to engage with a wide range of
new materials and technology.
We give you the opportunity to
focus on the area of software
engineering which interests you
most by offering a number of
module choices as well as the
chance to specialise in stateof-the-art research topics such
as evolutionary and parallel
computing. By the end of this
course you will have a good
understanding of the principles of
modern software engineering and
have developed an understanding
of current research and future
trends in software engineering.
The course can be studied either
full-time for one year or parttime for two and a half years.
Subjects Include
Advanced Software Development;
Formal Methods; Emergent
Computing for Optimisation;
Enterprise Computing; and
Programming for the Web.
You will also take part in a
group project that will develop
your team working skills.
Career Prospects
This qualification can open the
door to a wide range of careers.
We prepare you for a career in
development and use of practical
software systems by equipping
you with the skills that employers
require. Our courses have an
emphasis on meeting real-world
challenges, supported by a mixture
of theory, current technology and
practical content. Graduates can
expect to find employment in a
variety of jobs and companies
ranging from independent software
houses to graduate trainee courses
in large multinational companies.
You may also find opportunities for
further study in research, either at
PhD level or as research assistants.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree, at 2:2 or above
in Computer Science or Software
Engineering, or an alternative
qualification with relevant work
experience. You should also be
competent in Object Oriented
Design and a programming
language such as C++ or Java.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Business Information Technology
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Regardless of the economic

environment, organisations
always try to maximise their
resources in pursuit of business
objectives. This often involves
the effective use of Information
Technology by management to
increase efficiency and improve
corporate performance. This
route to improvement has not
always been successful, and
Information Technology solutions,
if badly conceived or applied, have
been shown to have as much
potential to cause damage as
they have to underpin success.
It is suitable for individuals with

a management background
wishing to specialise in the area of
Information System technology
or technology specialists wishing
to move in to managerial roles.
This course will equip you with

the knowledge and techniques to
be an effective agent for change
in the application of Information
Technology to Business processes.
You will learn the nature of the
underlying technology and how
to successfully apply it in a range
of business environments using
industry standard technology
and techniques. Modules examine
the characteristics of business
information systems, how they
are designed and how they can
be successfully implemented
in the working environment.
The variety of Business Information

Technology elements offers a
strong vocational focus. After
graduation, you can expect to
be involved in both academic
and practical fields in widely
diverse areas of Business
Information Technology,
including: interactive systems
design, usability engineering,
information engineering,
software engineering, IT project
management, IT consultancy,
networks design/analysis/
management, IT security, database
design and implementation.
This course is aimed at closing

the capability gap between
technology practitioners and
generic managers to produce
individuals who are equipped
to operate in the corporate
environment, yet be aware of the
nature of the technology and be
able to interact with specialists
to deliver successful IT projects.
Subjects Include:
Information Systems Engineering;
Management of Software Projects;
Sources of Competitive Advantage;
Enterprise Information Systems
with SAP; Group Project; Webenabled Business; Web Design
& Development; Dissertation.
Career Prospects
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree, or equivalent,
in a discipline with some IT, and/
or business content. If you have
alternative qualifications or
experience, you will be considered
on an individual basis.
School of Computing
MSc Computing
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By taking a Masters degree in

Computing, you will be able to
further your undergraduate
computing studies or work
experience in the areas of your
particular interest. Choosing from
a wide variety of optional modules,
from Advanced Application
Programming to Web-enabled
Business, you will be able to
design a course that best suits
your needs and career direction.
e-Security; Group Project; Hostbased Forensics; Information

Systems Engineering; Interaction
Design; Management of Software
Projects; Network Security;
Network Technology; Programming
for the Web; Routing Technology;
Security Audit and Compliance;
Software Development 1 & 2;
Switching Technology; Web Design
& Development; Web-enabled
Business; MSc Dissertation.
As well as building on your existing

computer skills and taking them
to the next level, you will learn to
develop a critical understanding
and an analytical approach to
your choice of specialist areas. For
example, you may choose software
development or information
systems, and focus on the skills
involved, while a theme such as
security and forensics would
obviously comprise different areas
of study. Whichever direction you
choose, you will end the course
equipped with the expertise needed
to take you further in your career.
This course is studied full-time over
three trimesters or part-time.
Career Prospects
Subjects Include
Advanced Applications
Programming; Advanced Cloud
& Network Forensics; Advanced
Software Development; Computer
Penetration testing; Computer
Systems; Database Systems;
Design Dialogues; Emergent
Computing for Optimisation;
Enterprise Computing; Enterprise
Information Systems with SAP;
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Thanks to its content, and the

high demand for well-qualified
graduates in computing, this course
can open doors to a wide range
of careers. With previous work
experience in the field, you can
take advantage of the increased
opportunities for advancement
that your new skills offer. You
could pursue a new role in your
specialist area, or take on a
research, education or training role.
Entry Requirements
or equivalent in any discipline. If
it does not contain 50 per cent
computing content, module
choice may be limited. Alternative
qualifications may be considered
with appropriate work experience.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Information Systems

Development
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
All organisations require

information systems to operate
efficiently and competitively, so we
have developed this programme
based on the techniques of
developing such computer based
application systems. We have
structured the course to develop
your knowledge of information
systems to an advanced level
in a relatively short time and
provide you with the skills
employers require. You will learn
about how these systems work,
how the requirements for them
are established and how they
are designed and developed.
You will gain an overview of
the importance of systems to
organisations as well as gain
technical and communication
skills which the industry values.
You will develop an understanding
of information systems
management and development in
organisations, and learn how to
design and implement information
systems solutions. You will also
gain transferable skills in project
management, time management
and communication. This course is
studied full-time over one year or
part-time over two and a half years.
Subjects Include
More Information:
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+44 (0) 333 900 6040
PgCert: Software Development;

Information Systems
Engineering; Computer Systems
and Database Systems.
PgDip: Web Design and

Development, plus Software
Development or Web-enabled
Business and an Information
Systems group project or
Management of Software Project.
MSc: Dissertation.
Career Prospects
You may find employment
in computer departments of
organisations as a trainee
programmer, software engineer,
system builder, analyst or system
tester. Alternatively, you could
move into business as a graduate
trainee, particularly where a good
understanding of information
systems, and their potential, is
valuable. This degree and the
experience you will gain of creating
and commissioning computer
solutions can open up new
opportunities in your existing area.
Entry Requirements
above or equivalent, in a discipline
other than computing. Alternative
No formal knowledge of computing
is required before starting the
course, but this is not an IT training
course and does require you to
engage with new technologies, so
familiarity with basic computing
would be an advantage.
School of Computing
MSc Project &

Programme Management
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This work-based degree aims

to deliver maximum impact for
both you and your organisation.
The majority of learning takes
place at work or draws on your
workplace experience. Content
and assessment is tailored to
meet your learning needs. This
course exploits Edinburgh Napier
Universitys close contacts
with industry and draws on our
extensive experience of advising
businesses and organisations.
This Masters course is
suitable for you if you are:
A Project or Programme Manager
aiming to improve your own and
your organisations performance.
Aiming to make a strategic
contribution and challenge
traditional thinking
through projects.
Looking for ways to address
problems and manage change
in the modern fast paced,
dynamic environment.
A professional who wishes to
move into project or programme
management related roles and
requires a robust rounded set of
skills, knowledge and experience.
This course gives you the
opportunity to build on existing
competencies and develop new
skills that engage with human
and organisational factors in
addition to project and programme
management methodologies.
You will develop competencies

in project and programme
management methodologies,
explore the role of leadership, risk
management and governance
as well as set a vision for
projects in your organisation.
Subjects Include
You will select three modules
that will provide the breadth and
depth to explore the theory and
practice of project and programme
management as well as extending
your knowledge with insights into
the application of best practice
and creative problem solving.
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
Career Prospects
Participation in this course will
indicate your aspirations and
dedication to your management
and enhance your chances of
promotion. It may also open doors
with other employers or improve
your standing as a consultant.
Entry Requirements
above or equivalent with at least
three years work experience.
You will be a professional
working at a managerial level,
or have aspirations to do so,
in an organisation where ICT
is key to business success.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Sound Design
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
This distance learning online

Masters course is for professionals
working in sound production or
design, to equip you with the
skills to develop your career. The
course builds upon Edinburgh
Napier Universitys close contact
with internationally recognised
sound designers and we have
an established record in listening
and sound design research.
This is a work-based degree, which
aims to deliver maximum impact
by developing your skills and
knowledge in order to become an
advanced practitioner. The majority
of the learning and studying
takes place at work or online with
internationally renowned experts
giving lectures and tutorial support.
There are opportunities to learn
with your peers, and develop
your professional network.
This course is suitable for those
involved with sound design
who wish to develop a greater
understanding of the subject
area. It is also pertinent for
those involved with sound
production who wish to move
into the area or those already
working in sound design who
would like to gain postgraduate
qualifications in the field.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
This degree gives you the

opportunity to build on existing
competencies and develop new
sound design skills. The emphasis
is on becoming an advanced
sound professional within linear
and/or interactive media.
Subjects Include
Sound Design for Linear Media;
Listening; Sound Design for
Interactive Media; Work Based
Learning; MSc Dissertation.
Career Prospects
Graduates will be ideally placed
to further progress their career
in linear and/or interactive media
industries with the confidence
that they have up-to-date,
professional knowledge of the
sound design practices required
of them. This course will provide
you with the ability to continue
learning and adapting to the
changing media environment
and develop your own distinctive
voice within any form of media.
Entry Requirements
Normally an Honours degree at
2:2 or above in a related discipline
and two years experience working
as an audio professional for any
form of media. Candidates with
ordinary degrees or non-degree
level professional qualifications
will be considered on the basis
of equivalence to the normal
requirement (eg five to ten years
relevant professional experience).
School of Computing
MSc Strategic ICT Leadership
This work-based part-time

course addresses the shortage
of professionals with both
ICT and business skills and
will help you develop a more
strategic and entrepreneurial
approach to applying ICT in your
organisation. Attendance is no
more than one day per month.
Edinburgh Napier has built an
excellent reputation over many
years working with nearly
500 growing businesses and
organisations, developing and
implementing ICT strategy
to achieve business goals.
The course is suitable for ICT
professionals to develop more
influence in their organisation;
corporate executives to develop
strategic ICT skills; public
sector managers, especially in
education or health, to protect
services by exploiting ICT and
SME directors to build business
growth on innovative ICT.
You will develop business,
technology and leadership skills,
making a strategic contribution
to ICT in your organisation at a
senior level and using technology
to deliver business improvement.
Linking learning and development
to your work activities, you
can ensure your professional
development is part of the strategic
plan of the organisation and can
consider and reflect on established
views of the organisation,
colleagues and yourself, to
promote innovation and change.
Subjects Include
Work Based Learning; MSc
Dissertation; Options three
from Leadership, Learning &
Development; Security Audit &
Compliance; Strategic Thinking for
Information Services; Enterprise
Information Systems with SAP;
Introduction to Blended & Online
Education; Sources of Competitive
Advantage; Growth Venture
Management; e-Security; Digital
Markets; Web-enabled Business;
Management of Software
Projects; Managing Knowledge;
Supporting the Blended &
Online Student Experience; and
Creativity to Sustainability.
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Availability
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
May
Career Prospects
Participation in this course will
indicate your aspirations and
dedication to your management
and enhance your chances of
promotion. It may also open doors
with other employers or improve
your standing as a consultant.
Entry Requirements
above or equivalent with at least
two years work experience.
You will be a professional
working at a managerial level,
or have aspirations to do so,
in an organisation where ICT
is key to business success.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Web Development
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
This course will provide you with

the theoretical and practical skills
involved in developing modern webbased computer systems. This is a
technical course designed for you to
pursue a career in the development
and use of practical software
technologies for web-based
systems development. At its core
are four key technologies: software
development using Java, Oracle
databases, computing internals,
and internet-based client and
server side software applications.
You will expand your current
knowledge and critical thinking
towards web-based computing and
information technology. Building on
previous knowledge and practice,
this course extends it into new
approaches and methodologies.
The course can be studied either
full-time for one year or parttime for two and a half years.
Subjects Include:
Web Design & Development; Design
Dialogues; Computer Systems;
Database Systems; Programming
for the Web; Web-enabled
Business and Group Project.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Career Prospects
Previous graduates have found
employment in jobs ranging from
programmers and web-based
programmers in small software
houses to graduate trainee
programmers in large multinational
companies. This degree and the
experience you will gain of creating
and commissioning computer
solutions may also open up new
opportunities in your existing
degree or work experience area.
Other graduates have moved
into academic fields such as
research, education and training.
Entry Requirements
above, or equivalent, in a discipline
other than computing. Alternative
No formal knowledge of computing
is required before starting the
course. However, this is not
an IT training course and does
require you to engage with a
wide range of new technologies
in a relatively short time, so
familiarity with basic computing
would be an advantage. You do
not need to know programming
already but you do need to be
able to analyse and research.
School of Computing
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Working with
industry to share
knowledge and
expertise.
More Information:
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+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Academic Profile
Bill
Buchanan
Professor of Computing
Professor of Computing Bill
Buchanan believes Edinburgh Napier
is ahead of industry in anticipating
what skills will be needed in this
constantly-changing area
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Edinburgh Napier is forward looking in

that we can actually see when a new
area is emerging and we could see
that cybercrime, computer security
and digital forensics were going to be
major areas for employability in the
future. Were almost a year or two
ahead of the pick-up from industry
so when our graduates go out they
are getting snapped up automatically.
There are so many companies
knocking on our door just now
demanding 10, 20 or 30 graduates.
SMEs are growing like Ive never seen
before. Its like a new Enlightenment
for Edinburgh, especially in terms of
innovation and enterprise. There are
so many little companies doing very
well and thriving and desperate to
recruit top-quality graduates. They
know that our graduates will generally
hit the ground running - they have
the practical and academic skills
and they also have the opportunity
to do placements so theyre much
more savvy about the workplace.
Weve spent quite a long time building
a virtualisation infrastructure so
that remote students are studying
in the same lab-type environments
as face-to-face students. They
can work in their own time but they
also get the feeling that theyre

being looked after in the same way
so we dont create two different
courses for distance learners and
face-to-face or blended learners.
Everybody gets the exact same
environment to study in. We certainly
lead in terms of this virtualised
environment for computer security
and digital forensics - no other
university has an equivalent
infrastructure in the UK.
e certainly
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lead in terms of
this virtualised
environment for
computer security
and digital forensics.
Were forever refining our modules to
make them more relevant and also
to engage more people to open up
new routes for students to come here
and study. Technology itself does not
enhance education - it can enable it.
What is really needed is the intellect
and experience to know whats
important and needs to be taught.
Thats what were really good at.
Student Profile
Tosin Oye
MSc Environmental Sustainability

Tosin developed a passion for environmental sustainability when
studying industrial chemistry at home in Nigeria. He now hopes
his MSc at Edinburgh Napier can help him solve global problems
While studying for my undergraduate

degree I developed a passion and
an urge to work in the environment
sector, especially in the area of
sustainability. My dissertation is on
sustainable radioactive waste disposal
from an environmental perspective.
It is a very relevant discipline as I
discovered that radioactive waste is
a major threat in terms of its longterm disposal. This is very relevant to
Nigeria as well as Britain.
The lecturers at Edinburgh Napier
are very, very good, especially our
programme leader Celine Garnier. We
have great discussions. All our course
module leaders are easy to talk to and
have a good rapport with the students.
The course is quite taxing - you have
to work hard and make your deadlines.
You have to be very, very focused. The
lecturers will encourage you and put
you on the right path especially if you
have difficulty in any particular area.
You get to mix with international

students from all over the world, which
is a privilege. The facilities are superb,
really fantastic. The classrooms, the
computers, access to the internet
are all very good for learning. Its
really welcoming and I can always
recommend people to come here. I
cant say I find the Scottish accent
difficult. When I first arrived here I paid
attention and listened carefully as we
dont speak English very fast in Nigeria
unlike here.
My twin brother Toyosi is also here
studying for an MSc in Environmental
Sustainability at Edinburgh Napier. He
is enjoying it as well and we intend
working together and having our
own company in the future. In the
meantime, we keep in touch with our
family in Nigeria on Skype as they love
seeing us.
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You get to mix with international

students from all over the world,
which is a privilege.
MSc Advanced Materials Engineering
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
This course, fully accredited by the

Institute of Materials, Minerals and
Mining, offers you the opportunity
to develop a specialised knowledge
of materials engineering. It is
one of very few such courses
offered at Masters level in the UK,
putting you at an advantage over
other engineering graduates.
Subjects Include
Part-time study is flexible. Normally

students will take three years to
complete the programme if they
undertake one module per week
but the length of the course can
be reduced to two years, if two
modules are taken each week.
Many part-time students undertake
projects in their place of work.
Career Prospects
You will gain exposure to the

latest trends in design, materials,
manufacturing processes, testing
and advanced applications by
taking full advantage of our modern
technology and computing facilities.
We have been successfully teaching
a Masters programme in materials
engineering for 20 years, leading
the way in the study of this field.
You will benefit from our first
class research and knowledge
transfer partnerships with
local, national and international
companies. We have excellent
industry links and encourage
you to interact with industry
too. All projects are practically
focused, with emphasis on using
industry standard manufacturing
and testing equipment. Many
projects are live, meaning you
will be working for real clients.
Metallic Materials; Plastics

Materials; Ceramics and
Composites; Smart Materials
and Surfaces; Forensic Materials
Engineering and Energy Materials;
MSc Project a focused piece
of industrially relevant research,
normally carried out on placement.
You will have excellent job
prospects as few people have
materials engineering skills,
expertise and knowledge. This will
give you enhanced employment
prospects in almost all engineering,
science, design and manufacturing
disciplines. In particular, you
may find roles in Manufacturing,
Design, Energy Engineering and
Renewables, Chemical Engineering,
Offshore Engineering, Materials
Testing, Advising and Assuring
Companies, Regulatory Authorities
and Automotive, Aerospace
and Defence Industries.
Entry Requirements
above or a recognised, equivalent,
professional qualification, in a
science or engineering discipline
is required. A non-Honours
degree or experience which
demonstrates that you possess
relevant knowledge and skills
may also be acceptable.
MSc Advanced Structural Engineering
On this course, you will develop

skills in the analysis, design
and assessment of engineering
structures subject to normal,
seismic and extreme loading
and environmental conditions.
Accredited by relevant professional
bodies and designed to meet the
needs of the modern construction
industry, this course offers a wide
range of structural engineering
principles, as you learn about
issues relating to steel and concrete
structures and foundations.
Through this highly technical
course, studied one year fulltime or two years part-time, you
will develop skills in numerical
simulation using a variety of
advanced software. You will also
learn failure analysis methods,
the Eurocodes and the code
of practice for the design of
various construction materials,
research skills and the legal issues
surrounding construction.
Subjects Include
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
and FEA; Advanced Structural
Concrete; Advanced; Structural
Steel Design; Forensic Engineering;
Foundation Design to Eurocode
7; Structural; Dynamics and
Earthquake Design; MSc Thesis.
Career Prospects
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
As a qualified structural engineer

with advanced training, you will
be in demand in the construction
industry worldwide. Alternatively,
you may choose to use this
course as the basis for further
education or extensive research.
Entry Requirements
in either science or engineering
or an alternative qualification
with relevant work experience.
The course is accredited by the

Institution of Civil Engineers
(ICE), the Institution of Structural
Engineers (IStructE) and the
Chartered Institution of Highways
& Transportation (CIHT). Industry
practitioners are regularly invited
as guest speakers and lecturers.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Architectural Technology

& Building Performance
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Developed to meet the demands

of the modern construction
industry, this course incorporates
current construction techniques
and explores the latest regulatory
and commercial issues.
You will build on your existing
qualifications or experience in this
area to develop a good knowledge
of architectural technology,
building performance and the
legislative framework that governs
the industry. The course offers a
well-balanced blend of theory and
practice which prepares you for the
workplace. You will gain a broad
understanding of the construction
industry and learn how to apply
this to create design solutions.
Subjects Include
Concrete Form & Construction;
Sustainable Building Design;
Building Performance 1
(Acoustics); Building Performance
3 (Energy & Microrenewables);
Advanced Digital Media; Design
Project & Technical Report.
Career Prospects
This course can improve your
in the field of architectural
design and technology. It also
provides you with many of
the skills required to enter the
house construction sector.
Entry Requirements
This course is built around

the knowledge and current
applied research of three of the
Universitys key research units;
the Building Performance Centre,
Scottish Energy Centre and the
Centre for Timber Engineering.
You will gain the knowledge and
experience required to complete a
major design project that should
enhance your career prospects.
An undergraduate degree at
2:2 or above in Architecture
or Architectural Technology.
This course is also suitable if
you are already working in the
construction industry (for example
as an architectural technologist)
and seeking to improve your
formal qualifications. You will be
required to submit a portfolio of
work and attend an interview.
The Chartered Institute of

Architectural Technologists
confirms that this is a recognised
Masters programme and
graduates who gain this
award meet the Institutes
requirements for Associate
Membership, for progression
to Chartered Membership.

MSc Automation & Control
Automation and control are

important aspects of modern
manufacturing and utility
supply. Many manufacturing
assembly lines and processes
utilise programmable control
systems, e.g. robotic systems. As
a result, it is essential to equip
the prospective engineer in this
field with the appropriate skills.
This course will extend your skills
into several essential areas in the
field of automation and control.
Think of any modern manufacturing
or utility supply process, and youre
seeing automated assembly lines,
robotic systems and programmable
controls. This postgraduate
qualification gives you the
advanced knowledge you need to
create these systems and devise
innovative solutions in the broad
field of automation and control.
Taking your existing knowledge of
engineering theory and practice,
the course focuses on the essential
areas of this specialist field, such as
embedded systems, control system
design. Using specialist equipment
in our dedicated laboratories, youll
learn to use Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) systems, the industry
standard for the development
of effective control systems.
Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET). Combined with a
suitable accredited undergraduate
degree, the MSc degree would then
satisfy the academic requirements

of the UK Engineering Council for
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
The current accreditation will
run out in 2014. The School
may apply for re-accreditation,
subject to approval.
Subjects Include
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Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
January
Sustainable Energy Technologies,

Embedded System Applications,
Automation and Robotics, Research
Skills and Project Management,
Control Engineering, Mechatronic
Systems and MSc Project.
Career Prospects
Automotive industries;
Automation and control industries;
Renewable energy industries;
Engineering research; Engineering
design and development;
Engineering management;
Engineering consultancy.
Entry Requirements
above in one of the following
engineering disciplines: Electrical,
Electronics, Electrical & Electronics,
Mechanical, Automation, Control,
Automotive, Mechatronics; or
other qualifications or relevant
experience that demonstrates
appropriate knowledge and skills.
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MSc Construction Project Management
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Availability
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Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
This course offers a well-balanced

blend of theory and practice
which prepares you for work
as a project manager in the
construction Industry. Project
managers are responsible for
controlling and coordinating
the development process from
concept through to construction
and are in high demand across
a number of industries.
Students may choose to study
flexibly by distance learning using
online teaching methods and
independent study with appropriate
support and resources provided
by our experienced staff. This
programme may also be studied
part-time over two years. This is
designed to allow the student to
continue at their workplace, whilst
attending the University for limited
sessions each week alongside the
full-time cohort but for a reduced
number of modules per year.
You will gain an industry recognised
qualification as this course is
accredited by the Royal Institution
of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and
the Institution of Civil Engineers
(ICE). Combined with a suitable
BEng accredited undergraduate
degree, the course will then satisfy
the academic requirements of
the UK Engineering Council for
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Subjects Include
Strategic Management; Project
Management; Project Appraisal and
Finance; Production Management;
Procurement Strategy; Project

Risk Management; MSc Thesis.
Career Prospects
You will graduate into an industry
where your skills are in high
demand. With the resurgence
in the property market and
investment both by the private
and public sector in capital projects
and infrastructure, there is an
increasing demand for Construction
Project Managers to service the
numerous projects coming on-line
across the UK and further afield.
Entry Requirements
above, or an ordinary degree
with a minimum three years
relevant experience. Applicants
with corporate membership
of a professional body will
also be considered. Equivalent
qualifications and experience
may also be considered. The
course is broad-based and
targeted at a diverse student
body, including civil/energy/
building services/mechanical
engineers, architects, architectural
technologists, construction project
managers, quantity surveyors,
lawyers, accountants and estate
managers. Candidates with a
background in social sciences
seeking an understanding of
Construction Project Management
are encouraged to apply.
MSc Electronic &

Electrical Engineering
There are a considerable
number of options in the field
of electronic and electrical
engineering for future careers
and research. This course covers
a wide range of electronic and
electrical engineering from signal
processing and embedded systems
applications to power distribution
and electrical drive systems.
Add this postgraduate degree
to your toolkit, and youll have
the qualification and practical
experience you need to make the
most of these opportunities.
Youll add to your existing
engineering skills and develop
advanced knowledge and technical
abilities in digital design, embedded
systems, motor drives and more.
Youll also carry out practical
tasks that will equip you with the
experience you need to hit the
ground running in any new role.
This advanced degree also
gives you the management and
strategic thinking skills you need
to successfully compete in the
workplace at a specialist level.
The skills you will gain will make
you very sought after in industry
and maximize your employment
opportunities. The course will build
on your existing engineering skills,
developing advanced learning
and practical experience. You will
also be introduced to strategy in
organisation management and
project management. You will then
begin preparation for the next level
of your career in management.
Subjects Include
Strategic Management; Embedded
Systems Applications; Digital
Signal Processing; Research
Skills and Project Management;
Distributed Generation Systems;
Industrial Drive Systems;
Individual MSc Project.
Career Prospects
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Part-time
Start Date
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January
There are a considerable number

of options in the field of electronic
and electrical engineering for
future careers and research.
Advanced engineering graduates
are highly sought after in industry.
Your specialisation will open up a
variety of career choices in both
the private and public sectors,
such as engineering research,
design and development and
communication industries.
This course is accredited by the
degree, the MSc will then satisfy
Entry Requirements
in one of the following engineering
disciplines: Electrical, Electrical
& Electronics, Power, Energy; or
other qualifications or relevant
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MSc Energy & Environmental Engineering
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Energy and the environment are

increasingly taking their place as a
major issue in todays world. With
this qualification, youll build on
your current credentials in the field,
or take the first step into this vital
industry. The course emphasises
renewable energy techniques and
theories, while also addressing the
scientific background associated
with sustainable construction and
renewable and alternative energies.
As well as advanced engineering
principles and practices, youll learn
to effectively manage projects
and develop your research skills.
Youll be given practical experience
in applying these principles to the
investigation and development
of renewable energy sources,
such as solar and wind energy.
The course is accredited by both
the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET) and the Energy
Institute, UK. Combined with a
The current accreditation from
IET will run out in 2014. The
School may apply for reaccreditation, subject to approval.
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Subjects Include
Sustainability Energy Technologies,
Solar Energy: Technology, Modelling
and Analysis, Sustainable Building
Design, Research Skills and
Project Management; Control
Engineering; Distributed Generation
Systems and MSc Project.
Career Prospects
Potential job/industry sector:
energy production; engineering
consultancies; research;
building services; environmental
engineering design.
Entry Requirements
engineering disciplines:
Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical,
Mechatronics, Environmental
Energy, Renewable/Sustainable
Energy, Environmental Science,
Engineering with Management;
or an alternative qualification
and appropriate experience.
MSc Environmental Sustainability
Extremely relevant in todays

climate-aware world, this course
is aimed at graduates from a
wide range of disciplines. Whether
youre an engineer, architect,
lawyer or accountant, it will give
you the qualifications you need
for a career in the sustainability
sector in various industries.
This course takes an industryfocused approach, with particular
application to buildings, property
development, sustainable
technologies as well as the
waste and water sectors. You
will also study national and
international environmental legal
principles, opening the door to a
possible career in sustainabilitybased projects worldwide.
You will graduate with the ability
to analyse and plan environmental
sustainability solutions,
particularly relating to buildings,
property, waste and water. You
will develop your communication
skills, and be able to exchange
theory and ideas on a wide
range of sustainability issues.
Subjects Include
Renewable Energy Finance and
Environmental Law, Sustainable
Building Design; Waste
Management, Sustainable Water
Resources Management, Choice
of: Integrated Management
Systems, Sustainable Urban
Property Development, Building
Performance 3; MSc Project.
Career Prospects
You will be well-placed to take on
an analytical or developmental
position in any company or
institution that incorporates
an aspect of environmental
sustainability, such as construction
contractors; consulting engineers;
quantity surveyors; architects;
local and central government;
housing associations; management
consultants; manufacturers or
service sector organisations.
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Availability
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Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Entry Requirements
(or other qualification at equivalent
level). This course is broad-based
and targeted at a diverse student
body, including civil engineers,
energy engineers, building
services engineers, mechanical
managers, etc. Candidates with a
background in the social sciences
seeking to gain an understanding
of sustainable development are
encouraged to apply. We may also
consider lesser qualifications if
you have sufficient relevant work
experience within the industry.
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MSc Facilities Management
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Availability
Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
These days, its no longer enough

for a business to simply own
and run property and other
property-based resources. They
must be managed economically,
efficiently and effectively, so as
to provide maximum income or
output. This course will train you
in the principles and methods of
successful facilities management,
from technological processes to
commercial considerations. You will
gain insights and make valuable
contacts through industry visits
and guest speakers who are
current industry practitioners.
be customised to the companys

particular requirements.
This programme may be studied

part-time over two years and
students may choose to study
flexibly by distance learning using
online teaching methods and
independent study with appropriate
support and resources provided
by our experienced staff.
Entry Requirements
Broad-based in its outlook, it caters

to students from a wide range of
backgrounds who can bring skills
from their current disciplines to the
field. Whether you are an architect,
estate manager, accountant,
lawyer, or even hold a degree in
Social Sciences, this course could
take you that extra step into a
fascinating and rewarding career.
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The programme is designed to

prepare the student to make
a valuable contribution to the
facilities management of any
property type through the
teaching of the strategic and
operational principles which can
Subjects Include
Strategic Management; Facilities
Management 1 & 2; Law
and Administration; Building
Economics; Property Asset
Management; MSc Thesis.
Career Prospects
You will graduate with the academic
component of a professional
qualification, ready to take up
a position managing property
assets for a variety of employers.
qualifications and experience
may also be considered. The
course is broad-based and
targeted at a diverse student
body, including civil/energy/
building services/mechanical
managers. Candidates with a
background in social sciences
seeking an understanding
of Facilities Management
MSc Mechanical Engineering
This course has been designed

to enhance your existing skills in
mechanical engineering. You will
study a range of modules to gain
an understanding of stress/strain
in structural integrity, philosophy
of design, design methods and
analysis using finite element and
computer-aided solutions. You will
also learn how to critically appraise
the environmental impact of
alternative engineering solutions.
Engineer a high level career for
yourself with this advanced course
in Mechanical Engineering. While
a graduate degree is a valuable
foundation, the journey to the top
of your career ladder requires more
intensive skills. A postgraduate
qualification not only gives you the
knowledge and confidence to plan,
manage and implement complex
projects: it also tells prospective
employees that youre serious
about your role in the industry.
This course will add to your
existing knowledge to give you
the advanced engineering skills
demanded by employers. Youll
graduate with the ability to critically
appraise the environmental impact
of alternative engineering solutions,
develop a design infrastructure
with reference to design systems
and their management, and
analyse stress in structures
using finite element method.
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COURSE INFORMATION

run out in 2014. The school
Subjects Include
Availability
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Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Applied Design, Sustainability

and Environment, Design and
Quality Management, Research
Skills and project management,
Computer Aided Engineering,
Design Analysis and MSc Project.
Career Prospects
Automotive industries;
Manufacturing industries;
Construction industries;
Renewable energy industries;
Motor racing industries;
Engineering research; Engineering
design and development;
Engineering management.
Entry Requirements
engineering disciplines: Mechanical,
Mechatronics, Automation, Control,
Engineering with Management;
or other qualifications or relevant
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MSc Polymer Engineering
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Availability
Full-time
Start Date
September
January
Plastics are present in practically

every facet of life, and play a large
part in shaping the look and feel of
todays world. This course takes
your solid foundation in polymer
engineering and adds an emphasis
on project management skills.
Youll study a range of engineering
and management subjects that
cater for your intended career.
As well as reinforcing your
existing engineering skills and
developing them further, well
equip you with knowledge of and
expertise in project management
techniques. Youll graduate with
strong polymer engineering
skills which will enhance your
employability prospect in the
world of plastics engineering.
The course is accredited by both
the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET) and the Institute
of Materials, Mineral and Mining
(IOM3). Combined with a suitable
accredited undergraduate degree,
the MSc degree would then satisfy
The current accreditation from
IET will run out in 2014. The
School may apply for reaccreditation, subject to approval.
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Subjects Include
Ceramic & Composite Materials
and Plastics Materials,
Research Skills and Project
Management, Flow Analysis
& CAE and Forensic Materials
Engineering and MSc Project.
Career Prospects
Research and Development;
Engineering designer/
developer; Engineering
management; Consultancy.
Entry Requirements
above in Polymer Engineering, or
other qualifications or experience
that demonstrates appropriate
knowledge skills at SCQF level 10.
MSc Property &

Construction Management
Property and construction play
a key role in the structure of our
society and economy. The industry
requires managers who can meet
the growing challenges of market
forces and new technologies.
Law and Administration

Property and Construction);
Building Economics; Production
Management; Procurement
Strategy; Sustainable Urban
Property Development; MSc Thesis.
You will learn through a wellbalanced blend of theory and

practice. As well as gaining a
solid foundation in construction
management and procurement
strategy, you will learn about
the wider economic and legal
frameworks of construction.
The course covers technological
theory and practice linked heavily
to industry. You will gain an
industry recognised qualification
this course is accredited by the
Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) and allows
successful graduates to gain entry
onto the RICS APC pathway to
becoming a Chartered Surveyor.
Career Prospects
You will gain a great number of

valuable management skills such
as communication, planning and
organisation, problem solving and
team working skills, as well as the
specialist knowledge of how these
apply to the construction industry.
You will also cover topics currently
at the forefront of the construction
industry including Sustainable
Property Development and have
a number of presentations given
by industry practitioners.
Subjects Include
Strategic Management (Built
Environment & Engineering);
You will graduate into an industry

where your skills are in high
demand. You may go on to
work in roles including Property
Developer, Construction Cost
Management, Consulting Engineer,
Construction Project Management
and Management Consultant.
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Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
Entry Requirements
also be considered. The course is
broad-based and targeted at a
diverse student body, including
civil/energy/building services/
mechanical engineers, architects,
architectural technologists,
construction project managers,
quantity surveyors, lawyers,
accountants and estate managers.
Candidates with a background
in social sciences seeking an
understanding of Property &
Construction Management
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MSc Real Estate Management & Investment
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Availability
Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
Commercial real estate makes a

major contribution to the economy
and the capital invested in property
has created demand for Chartered
Surveyors with specialist skills
in investment appraisal, asset
management and sustainability.
The current economic climate
has reinforced the need to
maximize the return from, and
productivity of, real estate assets.
Working with industry practitioners,
you will gain knowledge of the wide
range of principles that underpin
property investment assets;
including economics, property
law and property valuation
methodology, asset management,
the principles of sustainable urban
property development, and the
skills to apply these effectively.
Whatever your background,
this course, which is accredited
by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (RICS), will
equip you with the knowledge
to become a competent and
resourceful professional.
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There is still some 570 billion

invested in UK commercial property
stock and just over half is held as
investment assets. These assets
all require on-going strategic and
active management. Most large
scale investors/owners have
teams of in-house surveyors,
coupled with the use of external
surveyors and advisors from the
national surveying firms. Real
Estate investment is a global
trend and there are opportunities

to work across the globe.
You will develop your ability to
analyse, assess and synthesise
solutions to problems and
gain an understanding of the
business drivers and constraints
that influence these solutions.
Your communication skills will
also be developed, giving you
the confidence you need to
interact with clients and fellow
industry professionals.
Subjects Include
Building Economics or Strategic
Management (Built Environment
& Engineering), Law and
Administration, Analysis of
Property Investment Market Data;
Property Investment Analysis,
Property Asset Management,
Sustainable Urban Property
Development; MSc Dissertation.
Career Prospects
Graduates can work in the private,
public and voluntary sector,
including: private practice real
estate consultancies; commercial
and residential surveying firms;
property companies; financial
institutions; local and central
government; commercial clients.
Entry Requirements
above or another qualification
at equivalent level for entry
into this course. Alternative
qualifications with appropriate
experience may be considered.
MSc Renewable Energy
Renewable energy technologies

have become an important part
of energy production. Strong
initiatives and investments from
the public and private sectors
have made this a rapidly growing
field and created further career
opportunities in the sector.
This is one of the few courses
offered at Masters level which
not only encompasses renewable
energy technologies but also
complements with the essential
related elements of renewable
energy finance and environmental
law. These elements touch
on financial analytical tools,
project structuring, finance and
management in renewable energy,
while the law element will consider
legal framework impacting upon
renewable energy provision.
The course will extend your skills
into various renewable energy
technologies such as Wind, Solar,
Hydro, Biomass, Wave etc. At the
same time, you will also study
renewable energy capture, energy
storage, energy audit and life-cycle
analysis, as well as learning the
concept of the system, design,
development and applications.
Energy Institute, UK. Combined
with a suitable accredited
undergraduate degree, the MSc
degree would then satisfy the
academic requirements of the UK
Engineering Council for Chartered
Engineer (CEng) status.
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Subjects Include

Solar Energy: Technology,
Modelling and Analysis,
Renewable Energy Finance and
Environmental Law, Research
Skills and Project Management,
Distributed Generation Systems.
September
January
Availability
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Part-time
Start Date
Choose one from the following

modules: Control Engineering;
Energy Materials; Mechatronic
Systems; Sustainable Urban
Property Development.
Career Prospects
Consultancies; renewable energy
industries; renewable energy
technology/design; building
services; research & development.
Entry Requirements
above, usually in engineering,
energy & environmental science
disciplines though other disciplines
will be considered. Alternatively
a degree equivalent qualification,
a degree without Honours
or appropriate professional
qualification plus appropriate
work experience gained in the
relevant field will be considered.
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MSc Safety & Environmental Management
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Very similar to our MSc in

Environmental Sustainability, this
course adds the element of health
and safety law at an advanced
level, opening up an even wider
range of employment options.
You will graduate with the ability
to analyse and plan safety
management and environmental
sustainability solutions, particularly
relating to the workplace, property
and potentially hazardous
installations. You will develop your
communication skills, and be able
to exchange theory and ideas
on a wide range of sustainability
issues, including energy,
environmental law, building design,
waste and water management
and health and safety.
With input from both academics
and working professionals, the
student will gain the knowledge
needed to be confident in tackling
safety and environmental issues
of increasing concern to public
and private organisations.
Subjects Include
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Sustainable Energy Technologies;

Renewable Energy Finance &
Environmental Law; Health
and Safety Law. Options:
Sustainable Building Design or
Forensic Engineering; Waste
Management or Sustainable
Water Resources Management;
Integrated Management Systems
or Building Performance 3 or
Sustainable Urban Property
Development; MSc Thesis.
Career Prospects
Once qualified, you will be well
placed to take an analytical or
developmental position as a safety
manager or an occupational safety
officer or work in an institution
that incorporates an aspect of
environmental sustainability,
such as construction contractors;
consulting engineers; quantity
surveyors; architects; local and
central government; housing
associations; management
consultants; manufacturers and
service sector organisations.
Entry Requirements
with a minimum two years
also be considered. The course is
broad-based and targeted at a
diverse student body, including
civil/energy/building services/
mechanical engineers, architects,
architectural technologists,
construction project managers,
quantity surveyors, lawyers,
accountants and estate managers.
Candidates with a background
in social sciences seeking an
understanding of Safety &
Environmental Management
MSc Timber Engineering
Timber is, in many respects,

the ideal construction material,
particularly in terms of its
structural attributes and
environmental efficiency. There
is an increasing demand to use
timber as a building material,
which has created the need for
qualified engineers with specialised
knowledge and appropriate
expertise in this area. You will
learn the principles of designing
a timber structure, particularly
considering the nature of the
material itself and its properties.
Timber is becoming increasingly
popular as a sustainable
construction material, creating
more and more opportunities
for engineers who want to work
with this unique resource. This
course, the only one of its kind
in the UK, meets a demand for
suitably qualified construction
professionals by developing the
diverse range of skills of those
that are already in, or would like
to enter the timber industry.
Youll develop the ability to
analyse, design and assess
timber structural systems and
assemblies as well as useful
transferable skills in presentation.
This degree is accredited as
meeting the requirements for
Further Learning for a Chartered
Engineer (CEng) for candidates who
have already acquired an Accredited
CEng (Partial), BEng (Hons) or an
Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc
(Hons) undergraduate first degree.
Subjects Include
Timber Analysis & Design 1 &
2; Sustainable Building Design;
Timber Materials & Applications;
Project Management. MSc
students complete a dissertation
in addition to the taught elements.
Career Prospects
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Part-time
Start Date
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January
Youll become a competent and

resourceful timber engineer,
equipped with the relevant training
in analysis, design and assessment
of timber structural systems. This
both satisfies the needs of the
timber industry and meets the
academic requirements appropriate
for chartered membership of the
Institution of Civil Engineers, the
Institution of Structural Engineers,
the Institute of Highway Engineers
and the Chartered Institution
of Highways & Transportation.
This means you will not only
graduate with a postgraduate
degree but a highly respected
professional qualification.
Entry Requirements
above in civil engineering or
structural engineering.
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MSc Timber Industry Management
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
Whether you are currently

employed in the timber industry, or
are looking to enter, this course will
equip you with a comprehensive
knowledge of the relevant
management and legislative issues.
Subjects Include
We offer a comprehensive
programme that combines
theoretical learning with practical
application. As well as managerial
skills, you will learn to work in the
legislative context that governs
the use of timber in todays
construction industry. You will
be given the knowledge that will
allow you to understand, critically
evaluate and manage every
aspect of the timber industrys
supply chain. Presentation,
communication and analytical
skills will also be developed.
Career Prospects
The course content and our links

with well-respected industry
bodies such as the Edinburgh
Napier-based Centre for Timber
Engineering, Building Performance
Centre, Scottish Energy Centre,
Forest Products Research
Institute and the Institute for
Sustainable Construction combine
to make this course unique in
the UK. The education, research,
consultancy and knowledge
transfer expertise they offer as
well as their own strong links with
industry will add to your level of
experience and employability.
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Management; Project
Management; Sustainable Building
Design; Timber Materials and
Applications; Timber Form and
Construction; MSc Thesis.
Should you be already working
in the timber industry, in either a
managerial or technical role, you
will find your employment options
will be enhanced on graduation.
Entry into the industry, either
directly from university or from
another field, will also be facilitated,
thanks to the practical experience
and industry contacts you will
encounter throughout the course.
Entry Requirements
Usually an Honours degree at 2:2
or above in any degree discipline.
Alternatively, an appropriate
professional qualification or
a degree and relevant work
experience will also be considered.
MSc Transport Planning

& Engineering
Developments in transport shape
the world we live in and influence
communities economic and
social wellbeing. Transporting
people and goods provides a
serious challenge for politicians,
transport planners and engineering
specialists. If you have a relevant
qualification, e.g. a degree in civil
engineering, geography, urban
planning, the social sciences or
economics, this course will offer
the necessary skills for a successful
career in a transport profession.
During your studies you will
examine the major transport issues
facing society and learn the main
techniques applied in analysing
and resolving transport problems.
You will gain an understanding
of transport systems through
studying issues such as transport
modelling and appraisal techniques
from a theoretical and practical
perspective. You will also learn
how to develop effective transport
strategies to address a range of
different scenarios. Your studies will
also benefit from our excellent links
with industry and the transport
research community, allowing
you to gain a good understanding
of the profession from industryrelevant teaching, guest lecturers
and by engaging with transport
practitioners and researchers.
Part-time and distance learning
options allow those working
in the industry to expand
their professional capabilities
and meet the educational
requirements for chartership.
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Public Transport; Transport

Policy; Development Planning and
Transport Assessment; Traffic
Engineering Control; Transport
and Traffic Models; Transport
Research Methods; Transport
Economics and Appraisal; Traffic
Management and an MSc Project.
Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Career Prospects
Availability
Start Date
September
January
This industry accredited

qualification offers good career
prospects, especially as there is an
increasing demand for transport
planning graduates in the UK. You
may go on to find work in transport
consultancies, local authorities
or government agencies.
Entry Requirements
above in Civil Engineering, Social
Sciences, Geography, Maths or
an alternative qualification. An
ordinary degree with a minimum
of three years relevant industrial
experience will be considered. You
will also need Scottish Higher
or A Level Maths, or equivalent.
Appropriate professional
qualifications may be considered.
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Academic Profile
Dr Lourdes
Alwis
Lecturer, Electrical Engineering

Dr Lourdes Alwis, a lecturer in Electrical
Engineering originally from Sri Lanka, is
passionate about her subject and believes
now is a great time to become involved
in it especially if you are female
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If you are passionate about a

subject and want to investigate it, a
postgraduate qualification is great.
Masters degrees are very attractive
to most engineering companies.
The current job market is highly
competitive where everybody has
a degree so if you really want to
stand out then at least a Masters
level qualification is vital.
I think being a
woman in the
electrical engineering
sector must have
been unusual in the
past but fortunately
its not the case now.
My teaching is based on optical
fibre engineering, electronics and
instrumentation. At Edinburgh Napier,
we have laboratories where we have
electrical equipment and software
where students can do simulation as
well as practical work.
Even having one component of

these two is good enough but its
productive to have both: you can
simulate a circuit, for example, to
analyse it and then you can build the
actual unit to get results. We have the
facilities that allow you to do all that.
I think being a woman in the
electrical engineering sector must
have been unusual in the past but
fortunately its not the case now.
There are as many opportunities for
female students to do engineering
as there are for male students.
Institutions like the IET (Institute
of Engineering and Technology)
have special schemes to encourage
female students, while there are
also various funds and scholarships
available from other institutions.
Edinburgh Napier is a very supportive,
family-like institution. I think the
support network and services here
are excellent and the university is
very efficient in quickly adapting to
the modern needs of students.
Faculty of
Health, Life &
Social Sciences
Sighthill Campus
Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN
Our landmark Sighthill Campus was

recently redeveloped to meet the needs of
students for the health and science sectors now
and in the future. The cutting edge facilities include
a state-of-the-art clinical skills suite, hospital wards
and high dependency unit, forensic laboratories and
crime scene room. Dedicated Sports Science labs
include a chamber that can be used to study the
effects of different environmental and atmospheric
conditions on the body during exercise. The
Sighthill Campus is also home to a five-storey
Learning Resource Centre with stunning
views over the city, a Starbucks concession
and the [EN]GAGE sports centre.
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Asier Carrasco
MSc Wildlife Biology and Conservation

Having completed an undergraduate degree in Animal
Biology at Edinburgh Napier, Asier from Vitoria in Spain
had no doubts about studying his MSc here
When I looked at doing my

postgraduate, there was only one
other programme like this in another
university but it didnt give me as
many opportunities of getting a
job as the one here at Edinburgh
Napier. I also knew the quality of
the teaching would be good and
that you count as a person and
not just as a number or a face.
Right now Im doing my MSc project
on biodiversity in Edinburgh parks. It is
really good to be able to be hands on
and apply my knowledge. Sometimes
you are in class and you have amazing
discussions and its great to learn
the theory but sometimes you dont
know how to apply it or why its useful
but when youre out there actually
doing it, you can see the whys.
The lecturers are here because they
believe in what they are teaching and
they want to get people excited about
biology and conservation, which are
important things right now in the
world. The science facilities here are
also good the labs are amazing.
Edinburgh is a magical city. I

remember going back home for
Christmas and then coming back
here and feeling I was coming home
- after just three months here! Its
really vibrant and full of international
people and students. Its really great
to get to know people with the same
interests from different places and
very different backgrounds and
also with very different experiences
- they add a lot to the lectures.
Looking ahead, Id quite like to do a
PhD in this area. To be honest, for
the quality of the lecturers and what
I can get, I would totally consider
doing it at Edinburgh Napier.
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Edinburgh is a magical city...

Its really vibrant and full of
international people and students.
FACULTY OF HEALTH, LIFE & SOCIAL SCIENCES
MSc Biomedical Science
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
This course is designed to

help you pursue a career as a
professional biomedical scientist
or take a leading role in research
and development. The course is
supported by an internationally
recognised and highly active
biomedicine research group
with strong links to healthcare
industries, research institutes and
the hospital and NHS sectors.
You will gain a detailed critical
knowledge of immunology,
toxicology and molecular
biology and their application
to biomedical science.
You will also undertake a Research
Project which will enable you to
apply and further develop your
technical, research and professional
skills. This project may be
conducted in research institutions,
academic laboratories or relevant
industries in the UK or overseas.
This course is also available
as an MSc by Research.
Subjects Include
Advanced Immunology; Biology
of Disease and Therapeutics;
Molecular Pharmacology &
Toxicology; Research Skills
Molecular Analysis; Molecular
Pathogenesis of Microbial
Infection; Drug Design &
Chemotherapy; Research Project.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Career Prospects
This course prepares you for
employment in the rapidly
developing bioscience and
healthcare sectors. This may
be in hospitals, NHS, local
government or health and safety
divisions in various roles including
research and R&D support
management. Opportunities also
exist for qualified biomedical
scientists in industries ranging
from smaller medical biotech
companies the global giants as
well as contract research and
consultancy businesses. If you
already work in the biomedical
sciences, you can expect advanced
personal development and career
progression. It also provides a
sound platform for study to PhD
level and an academic career.
Entry Requirements
in biomolecular sciences, such as
biological sciences, biotechnology,
human biology, molecular biology,
microbiology, immunology, virology,
genetics, biochemistry, biomedical
sciences or forensic science.
Applicants will need to demonstrate
evidence of biochemistry and
molecular biology in their previous
studies. Equivalent qualifications
plus appropriate experience gained
in the medical, pharmaceutical
or healthcare industries or as
a medical laboratory scientific
officer may also be acceptable.
School of Life, Sport & Social Sciences
MSc Biotechnology for

Environmental Sustainability
This course is designed for those
interested in a career in the growing
renewables and remediation sectors,
who also have interests in the
biotechnologies that underpin these
and environmental sustainability,
be it in research, product and
technology development, or an
environmental protection role.
Subjects Include
You will develop a critical

understanding of key concepts
and issues in biotechnology and
environmental sustainability.
You will explore in depth new
process and product innovations
in biofuels, bioremediation and
waste conversion; technologies
driving discovery of natural
compounds; biotechnology
processes underpinning the
remediation of aquatic and
terrestrial environments; regulation
and monitoring of pollution, and the
theoretical and applied concepts
in environmental sustainability.
Career Prospects
The course comprises core modules

relevant to environmental and
industrial biotechnology in addition
to modules of specific relevant
to environmental sustainability.
Bioethical, economic and social
aspects will also be considered.
Project which will enable you
to apply and further develop
your technical, research and
professional skills. This project
may be conducted in research
institutions, academic laboratories
or relevant industries in the UK
or overseas. This course is also
available as an MSc by Research.

above in a biological science, eg
microbiology, biotechnology,
molecular biology, genetics,
biochemistry, environmental
biology or brewing and
distilling. Applicants will need
to demonstrate evidence of
microbiology, biochemistry
and molecular biology in their
previous studies. Environmental
science based degrees and
equivalent qualifications may be
considered as will appropriate
experience gained in relevant
fields of research or industry.
Cell Technology; Business &

Bioethics; Biotechnology for
Sustainable Renewables; Research
Skills - Molecular Analysis;
Biotechnology for Sustainable
Remediation; Environmental
Sustainability Management;
Independent Research Project.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
This course prepares you for

employment in the growing
biorenewables, bioremediation,
water and waste management
and bioprocessing sectors. This
may be within industries ranging
from the global giants to smaller
biotech companies, contract
research/consultancy businesses,
and government or environment
protection agencies. It also provides
a sound platform for study to PhD
Entry Requirements
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
PgDip Career Guidance & Development

MSc Career Guidance
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Career Guidance &

Development
Full-time

Career Guidance

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
As a Careers Guidance professional,

you will be working with young
people, adults, parents, teachers,
employers and training providers.
These courses equip you with
the knowledge to successfully
support clients on navigating the
confusing maze of pathways in
employment and education.
Running since 1974, with an
excellent employment rate for
graduates, our postgraduate
diploma combines academic
study with practical professional
training, including seven
weeks of work placement.
On the diploma course, you will
acquire effective interpersonal
communication skills for one-toone career guidance, working with
groups, and via online media. You
will learn and put into practice the
latest counselling techniques, while
developing the necessary research
and teamwork skills to carry you
into your own successful career.
The skills taught are transferable to
many other roles in employment,
education and training. Former
students have gone on to work
in education-industry liaison, and
projects promoting mentoring
or equality and diversity.
Subjects Include
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
PgDip: Career counselling and

coaching; theories of career
choice and development; career
and educational information;
labour market studies; public
policy and the professional
context for practice; equality,

diversity and social inclusion.
MSc: Social Research Skills
for Career Education &
Guidance; Career Education
& Guidance Dissertation.
Career Prospects
If they are not already employed
in a career guidance related role
before starting the course, most
graduates find work as a career
adviser or guidance practitioner.
Key employers include Skills
Development Scotland, university
careers services, and also
community agencies promoting
employability for disadvantaged
groups. Some students go on
to work in the private sector
or become self-employed.
Entry Requirements
PgDip: An Honours degree at
2:2 or above in any discipline.
Equivalent qualifications
will be considered if you can
demonstrate the appropriate
skills and knowledge to study
effectively at an advanced level.
MSc: A PgDip Career
Guidance & Development plus
relevant work experience.
All applicants will be interviewed
and all successful applicants
must complete a Protecting
Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
scheme or a police check.
MSc Conservation &

Management of Protected Areas
Protected areas are recognised
as a key tool in conservation.
Governments often use their
designation as evidence of their
commitment to the environment
but optimal site selection and
monitoring may be lacking. This
programme will equip you with
the relevant theories involved in
the selection of terrestrial and
aquatic protected areas as well
as the practical skills required
to monitor and manage them.
research project can be developed

to meet your own goals and can
be conducted in association with
organisations at home or abroad.
Youll gain a detailed critical

knowledge of theory required
to conserve natural areas
such as wildlife management,
habitat restoration, pollution
abatement and mitigation as
well as the opportunity to study
techniques used to select and
monitor protected areas.
Career Prospects
You will also gain practical skills

used in identifying, quantifying
and assessing biodiversity and
transferable skills including
problem solving, IT (including
GIS, R, Estimate S), research and
team working. You will be able
to critically appraise information
as it is acquired, assess its
relevance, make informed
judgements and communicate
your conclusions clearly.
A two-week intensive Scotland
based field course will help
embed practical skills in sampling,
identification (plants, aquatic
and terrestrial invertebrates,
small mammals, birds) and data
analysis. Your final independent
Subjects Include
Wildlife Management; Scientific
Methods; Humans and Wildlife;
Management of Aquatic Protected
Areas; Evolution and Taxonomy;
Field & Laboratory Skills. In addition
you will undertake a research
project on a subject of your choice.
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Availability
Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
Returning graduates who share

their experience of the work
environment each year, have
emphasised the importance of the
skills gained from the programme
in their subsequent success. They
have developed careers with
government agencies such as
Scottish Natural Heritage and
local councils, non-governmental
agencies and charities such as
RSPB, Pondlife, Wildlife Trusts
and private consultancies.
They are involved in managing
parks and nature reserves at
local and national level.
Entry Requirements
above or equivalent in ecology,
wildlife biology, geography,
aquatic or terrestrial biology,
zoology, conservation
management, agriculture or
land management. Alternative
qualifications may be considered.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Drug Design

& Biomedical Science
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
If youre interested in a career in

the fascinating and challenging
world of drug design, this course,
unique in Europe, blends biomedicine
and pharmaceutical science into
one comprehensive programme
that focuses on the integration
of modern organomedicinal
chemistry and molecular biology.
Subjects Include
Your learning will be based on

modern drug design practices.
You will study every step involved
in developing and creating
effective drugs, from concept to
clinic, including the theories and
practical applications of chemical
drug design and immunology,
toxicology and molecular
biology. Involving discovery,
innovation and application.
Career Prospects
You will leave with in-depth

understanding of disease processes
and molecular targets, and an ability
to apply knowledge and theory
to all aspects of drug design and
biomedical science. Equipped with
the ability to follow developments
in the field, you will learn to apply
them to your work, and make
innovative contributions to the
industry that will benefit others.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040

Current Practice in Drug

Development; Advanced
Immunology; Molecular
Pharmacology & Toxicology;
Research Skills Molecular Analysis;
Biotechnology and Drug Discovery;
Drug Design and Chemotherapy
and a Research Project.
The rapidly developing
pharmaceutical, bioscience and
healthcare sectors all need qualified
drug discovery or biomedical
scientists. You could establish
a laboratory-based career, with
global pharmaceutical companies,
developing biotech companies,
contract drug testing, hospitals,
NHS, local government or health
and safety divisions. Alternatively,
an academic career or further
studies to PhD level are available
at institutions all over the world.
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree at 2:2
or above in the biomolecular
sciences (biological or biomedical
sciences, chemistry, pharmacy,
pharmaceutical or medicinal
chemistry, biotechnology,
immunology, genetics,
virology, molecular biology or
forensic science). Equivalent
qualifications will be considered,
as will appropriate experience
gained in the pharmaceutical
or healthcare industries.
MSc Ecotourism
Ecotourism is often seen as an

approach allowing communities
to benefit from the economic
and social aspects of tourism
while reducing impacts on the
environment and wildlife. This
ground breaking course takes
a science framework and adds
a business perspective.
It builds on the experience of staff
working worldwide in wildlife
conservation and developing
sustainable livelihoods through
the conservation of communities
and natural resources.
Youll gain a variety of both scientific
and business skills including
ecological field skills, contract
tendering, questionnaire design and
analysis, marketing, proposal and
report writing. An understanding
of the diversity of living organisms
and their taxonomy is fundamental
together with an appreciation of
the impact of humans on their
environment. The practical and
applied nature of this course
encourages the development
of generic skills including
communication, IT (GIS, R), problem
solving, research and team-working,
enhancing your employability.
You will benefit from a two-week
intensive field course to help
embed practical skills in sampling,
identification and data analysis. It
is likely there will be a choice of two
field courses; one abroad (probably
in Tobago) with an additional cost
(~1,300) and one in Scotland
with minimal associated costs.
Subjects Include
Scientific Methods; Humans &
Wildlife; Evolution and Taxonomy;
Field & Laboratory Skills and
a choice of one module from
Environmental Management for
Ecotourism, Tourism Concepts
& Issues or Managing Heritage
Tourism and also one from Case
Studies in International Tourism,
Management of Aquatic Protected
Areas or Experience Design
and Management for Tourism,
Hospitality and Events. In addition
you will undertake a research
project on a subject of your choice.
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Career Prospects
Owing to its multidisciplinary
nature, graduates have gained
employment in a wide variety of
areas including green education,
guiding, environmental events
management, government agencies
(e.g. SNH, DFID), independent nongovernmental wildlife organisations
and charities (e.g. RSPB, RZSS) and
environmental consultancy (some
have set up their own companies).
Entry Requirements
above in a suitable background
Biology, Tourism, Geography or
Zoology. Alternative qualifications
combined with appropriate
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Medical Biotechnology
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
If you are interested in establishing

a career in the biomedical/
pharmaceutical sectors and have
an interest in the biotechnologies
that underpin these, be it
in research, or product and
technology development, then
this may be the course for you.
In addition to the development
of specialist research skills and
technical expertise, you will
develop a critical understanding
of key concepts and issues in
biotechnology. For example, you
will explore the technologies
driving discovery and modification
of natural compounds for use in
medicine, the relationship between
progress in our understanding of
disease with the development of
diagnostics and treatments and the
theoretical and applied concepts
to the use of biological systems
for production of drugs. The
course comprises core modules of
relevance across the biotechnology
sector, in addition to modules of
specific relevance to medical and
pharmaceutical applications.
You will also undertake a
Research Project which will
enable you to apply and further
develop your technical, research
and professional skills. This
project can be undertaken in
research institutions, academic
laboratories or pharmaceutical
industries in the UK or overseas.
This course is also available
as an MSc by Research.
Subjects Include
Cell Technology; Business
& Bioethics; Research
Skills Molecular Analysis;
Biotechnology & Drug Discovery;
Molecular Pathogenesis of
Microbial Infection; Research
Project; Options Advanced
Immunology, Current Practice in
Drug Development or Molecular
Pharmacology & Toxicology.
Career Prospects
Opportunities for laboratory,
research, R&D support management
and product development
work in industries from the
global giants to smaller biotech
companies in food, beverage,
biochemical, environmental,
medical and pharmaceutical
sectors. Also, contract research
companies, service providers to
the biotechnology sector, and local
government. It also provides a
sound platform for study to PhD
Entry Requirements
above in biomolecular sciences,
such as biological sciences,
biotechnology, molecular biology,
genetics, biochemistry, biomedical
sciences, immunology, virology,
forensic science or microbiology.
Equivalent qualifications will be
considered, as will appropriate
experience gained in biotechnology
or related industries.
MSc Pharmaceutical Science
This course provides expert critical

and technical knowledge related
to the development, analysis
and production of medicines,
the drug industry and regulatory
affairs. You will study recent
trends in chemical, biological and
biotechnological therapeutics and
evaluate the latest technologies
used in the pharmaceutical
industry. You will also gain an
understanding of the processes
and methods used in clinical trials
and the regulation of medicines.
You will acquire a broad knowledge
of contemporary, integrated
drug discovery strategies and
develop the skills to communicate
effectively across the key, diverse
component disciplines with other
professional scientists and nonspecialist audiences. You will develop
the attributes necessary for a
successful career in pharmaceutical
science, undertaking lead research,
development or management roles
in the drug and healthcare industries.
Subjects Include
Current Practice in Drug
Development; Molecular
Pharmacology & Toxicology;

Current Topics in Pharmaceutical
Science; Research Skills Molecular
Analysis; Biotechnology and
Drug Discovery; Drug Design and
Chemotherapy; Research Project.
Career Prospects
A large proportion of graduates
enter laboratory based and
research management based
product development work in
industries ranging from the big
pharmaceutical companies to
developing biotech companies,
contract drug testing companies
and service providers to the
pharmaceutical and healthcare
industries, hospital laboratories,
NHS and local government. It
also provides a sound platform
for study to PhD level in
pharmaceutical and biomolecular
sciences and an academic career.
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Entry Requirements
Normally an Honours degree at
2:2 or above in the biomolecular
sciences (pharmacy, pharmacology,
pharmaceutical or medicinal
chemistry, biological or biomedical
sciences, chemistry, immunology,
biotechnology, genetics,
virology, molecular biology or
forensic science). Equivalent
qualifications will be considered,
as will appropriate experience
gained in the pharmaceutical
or healthcare industries.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc by Research S
port
& Exercise Science
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
If you have a particular research

interest in sport and exercise
science, this postgraduate
research degree allows you to
explore the subject in depth and
provides an excellent platform for
progression to PhD level study.
The qualification you will gain is
equivalent to a third of a PhD and
mainly consists of a major research
project and formal research
methods training. It also offers
you potential links to industry.
There may be an opportunity
during this degree to link with a
business partner to form a mini
knowledge transfer partnership
within an area that complements
your research interests.
Applications are particularly
welcome in the following
areas of research:
Physiology: Exercise interventions
with diabetics, the obese or
those with Parkinsons disease;
Impact of ageing on sporting
performance; Cycling physiology;
Active transport (cycling, walking);
Thermoregulation during exercise;
Workability and occupational
physiology; Impact of air pollution
on athletic performance.
Psychology: Stress and coping
interventions and responses;
Factors affecting physical activity
levels in special populations.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Coaching: Talent identification

and development; Evaluation of
coach education programmes.
B
iomechanics: Biomechanics
of Golf; 3D analysis of
swimming; Dynamic profiling.
E xercise Immunology:
Biomarkers of lymphocyte
cellular senescence.
This course is studied fulltime over one year, or parttime over 20 months.
Subjects Include
Major Research Project.
Career Prospects
This course is specifically aimed at
helping you progress into further
study and research in the area of
sport and exercise science, either
as a PhD student or research
assistant. This enables you to
enter the academic profession
as a researcher or a university
lecturer. Other opportunities
exist in sports governing bodies,
professional sports, national
sports institutes and the NHS.
Entry Requirements
A first or upper second class
Honours degree in a related
Sport and Exercise Science area.
Lower level qualifications with
appropriate equivalent experience
may also be considered.
MSc Sport Performance Enhancement
This course applies the scientific

principles underpinning sport
to the context of performance
enhancement. Traditionally sport
science has been based on three
foundational scientific disciplines
physiology, biomechanics and
psychology. You will either study
two disciplines in breadth or a
single discipline in depth with a
negotiated independent study. You
will also study research methods
and data analysis and will work on
an interdisciplinary team providing
support services for an athlete
client, which will expose you to a
range of practical and ethical issues
associated with support work.
The MSc course structure lets you
develop your expert knowledge in
a specialist area of the science of
sport performance and develop
applied techniques which will
help you develop a career in sport
science support, academic research,
teaching or other science based
professions. The applied focus
of this course is supported by
modern, well-equipped and wellsupported laboratory facilities.
Subjects Include
PgCert: Scientific Methods;
Biomechanics & Performance
Enhancement; Psychological
Interventions for Sport
Performance Enhancement;
Applied Physiology and
Sport Performance;
Independent Study Module.
PgDip: Sport Science; Support

of Performance Athletes;
Management; Contemporary
Issues in Sport Performance;
Independent Study Module.
MSc: Independent
research project.
Career Prospects
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Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
The alignment of course content

to the requirements of supervised
experience (SE) with the British
Association of Sport and Exercise
Sciences (BASES) will help you
achieve accreditation if SE is
continued after graduation. Sport
science support is a growing field.
Many professional sporting bodies
now employ sport scientists in
a performance support role and
this course is ideal if you have an
interest in this area. The emphasis
on research skills also equips you to
continue on to possible PhD study
and a research or teaching career.
Entry Requirements
or equivalent in a sport-science
related discipline. Alternative
qualifications plus appropriate
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc Wildlife Biology & Conservation
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time

Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
January
The greatest challenge facing

conservation biologists today is
the preservation of the worlds
biodiversity in the face of
considerable human demands on
space and resources. This course
is designed to train you to meet
this challenge. By combining the
disciplines of Wildlife Biology and
Conservation Biology, experienced
staff will help you develop and
apply existing knowledge of
biology to issues of wildlife
management and conservation.
The main focus of the programme
is on the development of practical
employability skills and has been
designed in conjunction with
employers and professional bodies.
So, in addition to studying relevant
theory, you will develop:
advanced analytical skills
for population investigation
and management;
practical skills used in
identifying, quantifying and
assessing biodiversity; and
t ransferable skills including
communication, IT (including
GIS, R, Mark, Estimate S),
problem solving, research
and team working.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
You will benefit from a two-week

intensive field course based in
Scotland to help embed practical
skills in sampling, identification
(plants, aquatic and terrestrial
invertebrates, small mammals,
birds) and data analysis. In addition,
guided visits to several sites and
talks from managers of others will

highlight how conservation and
management are informed by the
aims and objectives of the site
owners. As your interests develop
through the programme, you will
be able to design a final research
project to suit your individual goals.
Subjects Include
Analysis and Management of
Wildlife Populations; Scientific
Methods; Humans and Wildlife;
Biodiversity and Conservation;
Evolution and Taxonomy; Field &
Laboratory Skills. In addition you
will undertake a research project
on a subject of your choice.
Career Prospects
Returning graduates who share
their experience of the work
environment each year, have
emphasised the importance of the
skills gained from the programme
in their subsequent success. They
have developed careers with
government agencies such as
Scottish Natural Heritage and
Natural England, non-governmental
agencies and charities such as
RSPB, Pondlife, Wildlife Trusts
and private consultancies.
Entry Requirements
A 2:2 Honours degree in Zoology,
Ecology or a related subject.
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Giving you the

skills to succeed
today, tomorrow
and throughout
your career.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Academic Profile
Dr Tony
Westbury
Lecturer, Sport Performance

Enhancement
Tony Westbury has been at the heart of
the MSc Sport Performance Enhancement
programme since it started, and the
key to its success is hands-on, dayto-day practice with top athletes
See video: http://bit.ly/pgp15-sport
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We have a very, very hands-on

ethos. Students spend a lot of
time in the lab learning how to do
useful stuff. Theyre not reading
about it, theyre actually doing it.
Theyre experiencing the day-to-day
realities of what its like to work with
professional athletes. Particularly in
physiology and biomechanics, this
is so critical because its not just
the collecting of data, its having a
feel for the data so you can explain
it to the layperson. You need to
be a good scientist but you also
need to be a good communicator
so that youre in a position to make
a difference with your client.
he course is
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predicated on three
core disciplines:
exercise physiology,
biomechanics and
psychology, but
the interesting
things cross these
boundaries.
We have a programme now that

enables people to get a foot in
the door. From day one, we really
emphasise employability. You need
to think quite entrepreneurially.
Our facilities are cutting edge. Most
exercise physiologists walking into
our labs would be very impressed.
The course is predicated on three
core disciplines: exercise physiology,
biomechanics and psychology, but
the interesting things cross these
boundaries. I know, for example, that
an anxious body moves differently
to a relaxed one. I also know that
my sensation of fatigue is different
when Im winning as opposed to
when Im losing. And this really is how
the postgraduate differs from the
undergraduate. The undergraduate is
all about the certainty of the textbook
whereas the postgraduate is more
about the uncertainly of the real
world and trying to solve problems.
I do a lot of work with 12 to 14
handicap golfers. These weekend
warrior types think nothing of
spending 300 on a new club
but thats not going to sort their
game out. Sorting out the six
inches between their ears is.
Student Profile
Anna Armstrong
Anna, from Michigan in the USA, has fallen in love with Scotland
and is full of praise for the support she has received from
both Edinburgh Napier and the National Health Service
Im in the third trimester of
my Masters course in Health
Administration and Im doing my
thesis on how recent reforms
have affected patient safety.
Its all about numbers. There is a
huge correlation between patient
safety and financial efficiency - if
you have poor patient safety, its
going to cost you a lot more.
Im here to learn how a functioning
healthcare system works. During a
study abroad to Aberdeen in 2011
I got really ill and had an amazing
experience with the NHS. People
here complain because they dont
know the difference. I understand
that good isnt good enough but
its so different and so much
better here compared to the US.
I like Edinburgh Napier a lot. My
tutors, Jackie Johnston and Libby
Campbell, are amazing. The first thing
Jackie said to us was: I will never be
mean to you. My job is to make your
time here as brilliant as possible.
She has been true to that. Libby was

high up in the NHS and was given
an award by the Queen, which is
cool. Shes been there, done that
and seen the NHS transform.
Ive also used services like the
CV doctor. That was really good.
In five minutes he took my CV
from terrible to amazing.
Outside of classes I joined the
universitys snowsports and kayaking
clubs and theyve been amazing.
I have so many friends from both
those clubs. Theres nothing like
seeing the Highlands from a boat. Its
incredible. I recommend it to anyone,
as long as you dont mind being wet.
Everything I enjoy to do is in this city
which is why I dont want to leave.
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Everything I enjoy to do is in
this city which is why I dont
want to leave.
MSc Advanced Practice (and associated routes)
for practitioners in the public, health and social care services
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Blended Learning
Start Date
September
January
As a practitioner in the public

domain of health and social care
services, you are expected to be
innovative, provide leadership and
make an advanced contribution in
your professional role. This course
will enable you to do just that in
your specialised area of practice.
Subjects Include
Associated routes exist in applied

education, cancer nursing, child
protection, child health, neonatal
and learning disability practice.
You will build on your existing
knowledge and abilities by applying
critical appraisal skills to policy and
practice throughout this course.
Career Prospects
The course will also enable you

to apply new knowledge and
skills to achieve advanced and
specialist levels of practice and
influence decision making at
both local and strategic levels.
Exploring Professional Roles in

Practice; Research Methods; Workbased Learning; Contemporary
Ethical and Professional Issues
in Healthcare; Leadership;
Clinical Governance; Teaching
Learning in Higher Education.
On successful completion of
the course, graduates will be
well-equipped to undertake
roles requiring advanced
practice in a specialist field, in
a variety of strategic positions
including the NHS and Higher
Education institutions.
Entry Requirements
You must be a practising
practitioner working in the public
domain of health or social care
services with a BSc (Hons) or
equivalent professional experience.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Care
PgCert Clinical Research
This course has been designed

to help you pursue a career in
Clinical Research. The course is
supported by the internationally
recognised Edinburgh Academy
of Clinical Research Education
which has strong links to
pharmaceutical companies, clinical
research organisations and the
hospital and NHS sectors.
This course is designed to meet
the educational needs of clinical
research professionals working
in the practical implementation
of clinical research and is
intended to facilitate Advanced
Practice in this group.
This course will advance your
knowledge of specialist areas and
develop new professional skills to a
high level. Youll be able to deal with
complex issues in clinical research,
make informed judgements and
communicate your conclusions
clearly to colleagues and peers.
Subjects Include
Clinical Research Practice;
Clinical Research Theory;
Clinical Research Legislation
and Regulation.
Career Prospects
This course will provide you
with a postgraduate academic
qualification in your area of work.
This will assist the development
of your knowledge and skills
and enhance your continual
professional development. Your
qualification could form the basis
for further postgraduate study
and should be a key component
in your career progression in
the clinical research industry.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Start Date
September
Entry Requirements
You must be working in a related
field of practice and hold an
undergraduate BSc (Hons) degree
at 2:2 or above, or equivalent. If
English is not your first language,
If you do not meet the minimum
entry requirements but can
demonstrate that you have
gained the required skills and
knowledge through other learning,
admission may be possible after
a review of prior learning.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
MSc International Clinical Research &

Technology
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
The MSc in International Clinical

Research and Technology
programme is aimed at clinical
research professionals seeking
to advance their knowledge
to improve their practice and
facilitate their development for
new opportunities. This course
examines the current environment
and challenges for clinical research
in relevant contexts and helps
develop advanced skills to influence
the clinical research industry.
Clinical Research is an international,
multi-billion dollar industry. It is
highly regulated and increasingly,
personnel who work in the
industry are seeking professional
qualifications relevant to their work.
Edinburgh Napier University has a
track record of providing specialised
educational packages in Clinical
Research that are relevant and
specifically designed for the Clinical
Research workforce since 2008.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
This programme is intended

to meet the educational needs
of new or experienced Clinical
Research Associates or other
clinical research professionals
working within the Global Clinical
Trials market. It is intended to
facilitate Advanced Practice in this
group. The programme has been
devised with ClinTec International
Ltd. who has a global reach and
wealth of experience in managing
clinical trials. This course examines
relevant theories, regulations,
legislation and is complemented
by the support of industry experts
in a variety of relevant topics.
Subjects Include
Preparing for Operating in
International Clinical Trials;
Challenges of Operating in
International Clinical Trials; Working
with Technology and Logistics in
Clinical Trials; Quality and Safety for
Clinical Trials; Work Based Learning;
Career Prospects
This course will give you the
platform to advance (or start) you
career in this global industry.
Entry Requirements
You must have been working in
clinical research or a related field
of practice (eg Clinical Research
Associate, Data Manager or
Auditor in Clinical Research) for a
minimum of three months prior to
admission. You must also hold an
undergraduate BSc (Hons) degree
at 2:2 or above or equivalent
qualifications or experience
which demonstrate that you
possess appropriate knowledge
and skills at SCQF level 10.
If you do not meet the minimum
entry requirements but can
demonstrate that you have
gained the required skills and
knowledge through other learning,
admission may be possible after
a review of prior learning.
This innovative course is designed

for graduates who have, or aspire
to, an administration role in
health and social care. The multiprofessional approach will allow
you to develop the knowledge
and skills required to continue
at a more advanced level and
enhance your career development.
Improvement Practice; Exploring

Evidence to Improve Practice;
Health Administration Project.
Choice of one of the following
modules: Contemporary
Ethical and Professional Issues
in Healthcare International
Health and Social Care.
The MSc Health Administration

programme is designed to prepare
students to work effectively within
the complex and rapidly evolving
environments of health and social
care. Throughout the programme,
students will be provided with
the opportunity to enhance their
knowledge and skills set base
within a broad international
context. Learning, teaching and
assessment methods focus on
providing students with engaging
and contemporary materials
which link practice and theory
and challenge students to take
a critical perspective on both.
The programme aims to enable

students to be innovative, provide
leadership and prepare them as
professional health care managers.
Critical appraisal of culturally
relevant health and social policy
is used to facilitate students
achieve advanced levels of practice
and influence decision making
at local and strategic levels.
While the assessment methods

used are varied, they all have direct
relevance to the world of work.
The MSc Health Administration
is distinctive in that it offers
modules from the Faculty of
Health, Life & Social Sciences
and the Business School.
Subjects Include
Leadership and Finance for
Effective Service Delivery;
Contemporary Human Resource
Management; Behaviour and
Management in Organisations;
Clinical Governance and
Career Prospects
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
September
January
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree in health
sciences or management at 2:2
or above. Applicants must be
working or have worked in a health
administration environment (eg
clinic/hospital). Equivalent ordinary
degrees or non-degree level
professional qualifications will also
be considered and recognised prior
learning will be considered on an
individual basis. If English is not
your first language, a minimum
IELTS score of 6.0 is required.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Academic Profile
Karen
Campbell
Lecturer in Nursing
Lecturer Karen Campbell has been in

nursing for 25 years, specialising in cancer.
She now uses up-to-the-minute teaching
and resources to ensure our graduates
will be at the forefront of patient care
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The great thing about Edinburgh

Napier is that were really in to
teaching with technology. By using
online classrooms and so on, we
can persuade expert speakers from
across the globe to come and speak
to our students so you get the most
up-to-date thinking from people who
are really quite eminent in their field.
You get to hear about things that are
happening in Australia and in America
for example - its very, very global.
The majority of our nursing
postgraduate education is distance
learning. I think this is good for the
students because it gives them
a real feel that there are massive
differences in healthcare and how
we execute that in different places. It
is really good that they get together
and realise that drugs are funded
in different ways, for example.
We are a small nation and we are
doing very good work here in the
healthcare system, as well as
the science that underpins it. My
experience is very much in cancer,
specifically in haematology and
malignancies. Recently theres
been a big agenda within Scotland
and nationally about transforming
care after treatment so were
heavily involved in the education
of that, supported by Macmillan.
We really are quite embedded
within the healthcare sector.
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of our nursing
postgraduate
education is distance
learning. I think
this is good for the
students because
it gives them a real
feel that there are
massive differences
in healthcare and
how we execute that
in different places.
I work with the postgraduate
students to help them get their
qualifications, then they keep me up
to date clinically - I go to visit them.
We then work together to produce
study days for other people or
members of certain groups that will
help educate or fund other nurses
so its an ongoing process. There are
a lot of projects that students have
taken forward that have made a big
difference to patient care and thats
ultimately what were here for.
ACADEMIC PRACTICE PROGRAMMES
MSc Blended & Online Education
COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Distance
Start Date
September
If you are working in school, tertiary

or professional education, this
course will enhance your blended
and online teaching and learning
skills, meeting your individual
developmental and professional
needs and allowing you to
explore current and emerging
issues in education. You will
have the opportunity to develop,
implement and evaluate blended
and online learning, teaching and
assessment approaches, tools and
resources within your own work.
This is a distance learning course,
the duration of which is determined
by the exit qualification you study
for (PgCert, PgDip or MSc). It is
taught part-time and entirely online
so you can study independently
in your own time. You will use
a range of online tools and
resources and get the opportunity
to interact with internationally
renowned experts in this field.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
The MSc is recognised by the Staff

and Educational Development
Association (SEDA). All three
exit awards carry individual
professional accreditation from
SEDA in Embedding Learning
Technologies. In addition, for
participants who are working
within Higher Education roles, the
PgCert Blended & Online Education
offers an HE Pathway route that
leads to Fellowship of the Higher
Education Academy (FHEA).
Subjects Include
PgCert: Introduction to Blended
and Online Education; Supporting
the Blended and Online Student

Experience; Curriculum Design
and Development for Blended
and Online Learning.
PgDip: At this level you will have
the opportunity to receive credit
for previous qualifications and
experience and choose modules
which relate to your work.
MSc: Focused industry relevant
research or development work
in an area of your choice.
Career Prospects
Enhanced opportunities for
promotion as your improved
understanding and skills lead to
increased job satisfaction and
improved student engagement. You
will be better equipped for modern
roles in education and prepared
to work in diverse online blended
environments. You may find work
in tertiary and university education,
local and national education
projects, teaching blended and online
learning and industrial training.
Entry Requirements
Due to the applied nature of this
course you will need to be working in
a substantive teaching and learning,
course development, consultancy
or other appropriate role in school,
tertiary or professional education.
This ensures the relevance of the
course and provides a means
to learn by applying online and
blended methods to your work.
PgCert Teaching & Learning

in Higher Education
As a teaching professional at a
university or other institution at
Higher Education level, you will
appreciate that opportunities
for personal and professional
development can be rare. This
course offers you the chance to
gain an accredited qualification
through two years part-time,
work-based study, concentrating
on the subjects of your choice.
Based over two years, this course

is recognized by SEDA (the Staff
and Educational Development
Association), and accredited by the
HEA (Higher Education Academy).
Completion entitles you to
Fellowship of the Higher Education
Academy. If you are a registered
nurse or midwife you will also be
entitled to register as a teacher on
the professional NMC register.
This course aims to develop

familiarity with the principles of
higher education curriculum design,
planning and provision. You will
explore motivations for student
learning and assessment methods,
plus the links between research
and teaching. Ultimately, you
will produce a piece of extended
professional analysis and critique
that will demonstrate your
development over the course.
Subjects Include
Through this course, you will gain

a number of teaching-oriented
skills that will enhance your
day-to-day working life, as well
as your career prospects. You will
develop the ability to critically
evaluate rapidly changing contexts
of higher education, as well as
a student-centred approach
to your role as an educational
practitioner. Personal evaluation
skills and the ability to effectively
explore and debate relevant
issues will also be nurtured.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Availability
Part-time
Distance

Blended Learning
Start Date
September
Effective Learning and Teaching

in Higher Education Contexts;
Assessment, Evaluation
and Support; Professional
Study and Practices.
Career Prospects
Qualification will consolidate your
status within your own university
or teaching institution. You may
undertake the course as part of a
probationary programme for new
positions, or use it to increase your
opportunities for transfer within
the university system, upgrade your
current standing, or pursue further
educationally-focused studies.
Entry Requirements
You will need to be in a substantive
teaching and assessment role
within higher education or at
a higher education level.
More Information:
0333 900 6040

+44 (0) 333 900 6040
Further
information
On the following pages,
weve pulled together
some useful information
on support services
available at Edinburgh
Napier University, as well
as details of fees, funding
and how to apply to come
and study with us.
This information is correct at the time of

going to press so please use the internet
links provided to ensure you have the
most up-to-date information available.
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186 Applying to Edinburgh
Napier University
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192 Visit us and contact us
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Student & Academic Services

These services aim to help you achieve personal goals
and support your physical wellbeing, emotional health
and personal and professional skills development.
For full details of all the services and support offered by Edinburgh Napier, visit my.napier.ac.uk
Student development
Studying at postgraduate level gives you
opportunities to develop graduate attributes
such as personal effectiveness, commitment
to professional integrity and autonomy.
These activities combine with effective
personal and professional development
planning (PDP) to accelerate your growth
and graduate attribute development.
Confident Futures
0131 455 2970
confidentfutures@napier.ac.uk
www.napier.ac.uk/confidentfutures
The unique Confident Futures programme is
designed to enhance your ability to be successful,
and increase your competitive edge with employers.
The ability to set goals, learn from mistakes, face
up to challenges and work and network effectively
with others are essential for managing your life,
academic success and professional prospects
and progression. Our free workshops will help
equip you to recognise and develop the essential
graduate attributes demanded by employers.
Employer Relations
employerrelations@napier.ac.uk
Our employer events programme runs throughout
the academic year and provides you with
opportunities to develop your employability skills,
by enabling you to make direct contact with a wide
range of industry professionals. Employer events
range from employer presentations and careers fairs
to networking events and employer skills workshops.
Careers
careers@napier.ac.uk
Employers expect postgraduates to be effective
in the workplace immediately and value attributes
such as adaptability, professionalism and
innovation. Our careers team works alongside
your academic tutors to help you maximise
your employability and make the most of your
opportunities. We list thousands of vacancies each
year and our employer events, workshops and
guidance sessions are examples of how we work
to help you achieve success in your chosen career.
Academic skills development

class@napier.ac.uk
Our Student Learning Advisers can help you
develop and enhance your academic skills to
equip you for studying and writing effectively at
postgraduate level. Student Learning Advisers also
provide an impartial and confidential service to
help you meet challenges, resolve issues and make
choices related to your postgraduate journey.
Student mentors
studentmentoring@napier.ac.uk
Our student mentoring programme runs
throughout the year and offers you the opportunity
to talk to an experienced student mentor with
personal knowledge of Edinburgh Napier University.
A trained student mentor can offer friendly,
informal support and advice which can help you to
gain confidence in your new study environment.
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Spirituality, faith & chaplaincy
spiritualcare@napier.ac.uk
0131 455 2575
The University has appointed a part-time interim
Faith and Spirituality Advisor, available on
Tuesdays in Room E17, Merchiston Campus. We
also offer quiet rooms on all three campuses and
can provide you with a list of local places of worship
within Edinburgh for a wide variety of faiths.
Counselling
counselling@napier.ac.uk
www.napier.ac.uk/counselling
Our counselling team offers students a wide range
of support to help you deal with personal problems
you face while studying. This includes drop-in
sessions and a wide variety of self-help techniques.
Counsellors also provide support for extenuating
circumstances appeals if your performance in
assignments or exams is adversely affected
by circumstances outside of your control.
Napier Student Association (NSA)

www.napierstudents.com
All matriculated students at Edinburgh Napier
benefit from membership of the student association.
The NSA is a self-governing organisation with
a democratically elected Executive of students,
including a Postgraduate Representative determining
policy and representing student interests.
NSA also supports and funds student clubs, sports
and other activities, as well as the Sports Union
itself. Clubs and societies cover a range of social,
cultural, course-related and political activities.
Independent Student Advice Service

(ISAS)
0131 229 8791
isas@napier.ac.uk
The Independent Student Advice Service (ISAS) is
a free, confidential and independent welfare rights
and education service run by Napier Students
Association. It provides information on issues from

budget and debt management, through housing
rights and childcare, to immigration and visa
advice, information on employment and consumer
rights. Advisers offer a confidential one-to-one
service and can accompany students in cases of
academic appeal, student complaints and discipline.
Disability & Inclusion

0131 455 2929
disabilityandinclusion@napier.ac.uk
Our Disability & Inclusion Team provides specialist
help, advice and information for students with
disabilities, health conditions or specific learning
difficulties. We will assess, advise on and arrange
any additional support you may require (for
teaching and assessment, classroom equipment,
IT and specialist software, accommodation,
travel and parking) and discuss your eligibility for
the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). If you
are thinking of coming to the University, please
contact us at the earliest opportunity to discuss
your particular needs. We can also arrange for
you to visit specific campuses and meet School
Disability Contacts in the relevant academic area.
Student accommodation
www.napier.ac.uk/accommodation
The Accommodation Office helps students find
residential accommodation in Edinburgh. The
University has more than 1,200 beds in self-catered
shared flats for four to eight students across the city.
Accommodation for taught postgraduate students
is available on a first come, first served basis.
Further information on applications, which can
be made from May onward, and rental costs are
available online. In addition, an Accommodation
Support Service is available on campus, usually
from the end of August until mid-September,
offering detailed help and advice on finding
non-university accommodation. There are many
private accommodation websites but we suggest
www.edinburghstudentpad.co.uk
Postgraduate Funding
It is very important that you get funding in place before
commencing your postgraduate study. There are various options
for this, from government support to charitable donations.
For full details, please visit www.napier.ac.uk/funding
Student Awards Agency for Scotland

(SAAS) Postgraduate Tuition
Fee Loans (PTFL)
Eligible full time and some part time students who
have accepted a place on a course eligible for a
postgraduate tuition fee loan can apply directly to
the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
for a loan to cover up to 3,400 (1,700 for part
time study) towards their tuition fees. Visit
www.saas.gov.uk and click on the appropriate
links for full details of eligibility and how to apply.
How the PTFL works
You must not have received support from UK public
funds for a previous vocational postgraduate course
or, if you are an EU national, you must not have
received support from another EU country. To be
eligible to apply, you must hold an unconditional
offer for an eligible course and you will also need a
UK National Insurance number. You can phone the
National Insurance Office on 0345 600 0643 for
further assistance. Part time students on eligible
programmes must study at least 50% of a full
time course and complete their qualification within
two years. Upon graduation the PTFL is repaid in
instalments when the graduate is earning more
than 16,000 per year. The amount to be repaid
each month is linked to the graduates earnings.
To apply
Download PTFL application form from

www.saas.gov.uk
Send a copy of your unconditional offer
to SAAS with your application form
Closing date for 2015/2016 applications
is likely to be the end of March 2015
If you have any enquiries about the PTFL,

please contact: pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
Alternatively, for further information on PTFL
applications and eligible courses, contact the
Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS):
www.saas.gov.uk
0300 555 0505
Edinburgh Napier University Graduate

Fee Discount Scheme
If you are a graduate of Edinburgh Napier
University (Napier University previously), or are
graduating in 2015, you may be eligible for a 10%
tuition fee discount. It is available to eligible home,
EU and Overseas students starting a postgraduate
course in 2015/16. For more details check
www.napier.ac.uk/fees
Funding for Research Students

www.napier.ac.uk/research
A Research Degree can usually start at any
point during the academic year and there are
a variety of ways to fund your studies:
Edinburgh Napier is investing heavily in 100 new
PhD studentships and these are available across
our schools and are advertised in the press and
on the website as they become available (and
on www.jobs.ac.uk). Standard studentships
normally offer funding for three years. The
school is responsible for the appropriate fees
and the student is paid an annual stipend.
The national minimum doctoral stipend
for 2014/15 was 13,863. The
minimum for 2015/16 had not been
announced at time of going to press.
Students who are awarded a studentship

may be required to carry out some
teaching within the school.
A school may agree to pay the Home/EU level
of fees for an overseas student who is then
responsible for paying the balance of fees
themselves, or through another source of funding.
Research Council funded places are available
for some students. There are different research
councils for different discipline areas:
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC):

www.ahrc.ac.uk
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences
Research Council (BBSRC):

www.bbsrc.ac.uk
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC):

www.esrc.ac.uk
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Research Council (EPSRC):

www.epsrc.ac.uk
Medical Research Council (MRC):

www.mrc.ac.uk
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC):

www.nerc.ac.uk
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC):

www.scitech.ac.uk
Charity funding may be available. The main
charity to fund postgraduate research is the
Wellcome Trust. They have a limited number of
research studentships for medical research:

www.wellcome.ac.uk
K nowledge Transfer Partnership funded
places allow students to study part-time
for a research degree while employed to
undertake research in an industrial setting.
Enquiries are always welcome for selffunded and employer-funded places
on a part-time or full-time basis.
Professional and Career Development

Loan (PCDL)
The PCDL, which can provide a loan of
between 300 and 10,000, can be
used for both fees and living costs.
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A PCDL is normally for courses lasting 2 years or

less (3 years if the course includes an essential
work placement) so for part time students
the length of the course may be critical. Visit
www.gov.uk/career-development-loans for
full details about eligibility and how to apply.
Extra Financial Support from Edinburgh

Napier University
If you find yourself in financial difficulties, or you
need help with essential childcare costs, once
you are a matriculated student at Edinburgh
Napier you may be eligible to apply to the
University Discretionary and/or Childcare Funds.
Neither of these is a main source of funding
and the Discretionary Fund in particular cannot
normally provide on-going support for living
costs Nevertheless you should check these
out via the myNapier section of the University
website for full eligibility criteria and how to
apply. Limited information is available now at:
www.napier.ac.uk/funding
studentfunding@napier.ac.uk
Scholarships and Bursaries at

Edinburgh Napier University
Information about the range of scholarships
and bursaries that may be available to
you at Edinburgh Napier University is
on the main University website at:
Student Grants
Funded by charitable donations to the University,
student grants provide financial assistance
to postgraduate students progressing from
an undergraduate course at Edinburgh
Napier, who wish either to undertake travel
or research projects that will enhance their
studies, or support excellence in sport or the
creative industries. Application forms are
emailed to students in February and October
each year by the Development Office. For
more information please send us an email:
s.sutherland@napier.ac.uk
Postgraduate Fees
Different fee levels apply depending on the course you choose to
study. At the time of going to press, Edinburgh Napier University
was still in the process of setting postgraduate fees for 2015/16.
Please refer to the individual course pages at www.courses.napier.ac.uk and click on
Fees to check the current tuition fee information, for that course, for 2015/16.
Typically, postgraduate level courses are made

up of six 20-credit modules and one 60-credit
dissertation. If you wish to study the full MSc
then fees will be due for the full course even if
you only study to postgraduate diploma level. You
can initially sign up for the postgraduate diploma
if offered - not all PG courses have an option to
study to PG level - and then decide at a later date
to continue to do the MSc. This means you will only
initially need to pay for the postgraduate diploma.
For further information, please refer to our website:
Fees for UK & EU applicants

Different fees apply to taught courses and to
research courses. In addition, certain taught
courses carry a premium fee. For further
information, please refer to our website.
Full-time Masters/Postgraduate Diploma courses
normally consist of a taught element lasting about
nine months, which contains the majority of the
teaching and instruction, followed by an element
of self-directed study on a project or dissertation.
This typically lasts three to six months. In order to
obtain a Postgraduate Certificate, students need to
successfully complete 15 weeks of study full-time.
fees@napier.ac.uk
Continuing Professional
Development (CPD)
You may wish to enrol on one or two modules for
your own personal or professional development.
In this case, fees would normally be charged on
a part-time rate per module, as detailed in the
fee table, online at www.napier.ac.uk/fees
Fees for international applicants

At the time of going to press, Edinburgh
Napier University was still in the process of
setting international postgraduate fees for
2015/16. Please refer to our website where
detailed tuition fee information for 2015/16
will be made available as soon as possible.
www.napier.ac.uk/internationalfees
Early payment discount

For international students who have fees of
more than 6,500, an early payment discount
of 170 is available for 2014/15 (details
for 2015/16 to be announced) providing
full payment is received 30 days before the
matriculation date in September 2015.
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Fee payment
The University requires payment of tuition fees
in full prior to or at matriculation and accepts
payment by cash, cheque, direct transfer of
funds, and most forms of credit/debit card.
Payment plan options are:

September starts:
1. 50% immediately and balance in January
2. 3 payments in October, January and March
3. 6 payments from October to March
As an alternative to payment in full, self-funding

students with a credit or debit card who are
studying more than 40 credits can arrange a
recurring card payment of two to six instalments.
If you are studying less than 40 credits you
will be required to make payment in full.
4. 3 payments, October, November and December
Single trimester students studying 60 credits can

choose to pay in three instalments (option 4 only).
4. 3 payments, February, March and April
Payment plans can be set up online using e-Pay

(see opposite) and allow you to pay your fees in
instalments. Students can also provide evidence
that their fees are being paid for them by a sponsor
or employer. Ultimately students are responsible
for the payment of their fees if their sponsor
(government or other) fails to make a payment.
January starts:
1. 50% immediately and balance in May
2. 3 payments in February, May and July
3. 6 payments from February to July
Easy paying with e-Pay

To make life easier, you can pay for a range of
fees and services directly over the web. The e-Pay
online service allows you to pay your university
accommodation rent deposit, arrears of rent,
tuition fees and even graduation fees directly over
the web, with your credit or debit card. You can do
this 24/7 easily and securely, wherever you are.
We advise all prospective students to
investigate their eligibility for funding at the
earliest opportunity. Also, all students should
be certain of how they expect to pay their
fees and support themselves financially while
they study, before they enrol on the course.
www.napier.ac.uk/epay
Applying to
The quickest and easiest way to make an application is to
apply online at www.courses.napier.ac.uk. Our online system
allows you to upload copies of transcripts and other additional
information to support your application.
If you are unable to make an online application please call us on 0333 900 6040 or
+44 (0) 333 900 6040 from outside the UK, or email pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk and well
send you the application form in an alternative format.
If you are interested in studying one of the taught

postgraduate courses in this prospectus you can
begin the application process now. These taught
courses will lead you towards a Postgraduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters
award (MA, MDes, MFA, MSc or MBA).
Applications can be completed online at
www.courses.napier.ac.uk or by viewing the
course you are interested in and selecting Apply
(located on the right hand side of the webpage).
In order for our admissions team to
process your application we will need:
a valid email address;
education details;
language proficiency details (if you are not
from a majority English speaking country);
a personal statement;
Please note: if your documents are not originally in

the English language, we normally require a copy of
the original document and a certified translation into
English. If you require the application form in another
format, please email: pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
Taught students
We welcome applications for postgraduate
courses from students with an Honours
Degree in an appropriate subject, or experience
which demonstrates that an applicant
possesses the appropriate knowledge and
skills at Honours Degree standard.
We accept applications throughout the year
for our courses, which normally begin at two
points in the year September and January.
Please note that the application cycle
for the January intake usually opens six
months prior to the start date.
referee contact details; - an academic reference

will be required if you have graduated within
the past three years. If you have graduated
more than three years ago we can accept
an employment reference instead;
We do not have specific deadline dates for

applications; however we would advise that you
aim to have submitted your application by the
following dates, in order to ensure that there is
sufficient time for your application to be processed:
a scanned copy of your degree certificate

and academic transcript (if you have
already graduated, or a transcript of
the modules completed to date).
Applicants from the EU by the end of

August for September intake and by the
end of December for January intake.
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Applicants from the UK by the beginning
of August for September intake and by the
beginning of January for January intake.
Applicants from Overseas by the end
of July for September intake and by the
end of November for January intake.
Applicants to our School of Creative Industries
and Screen Academy by the beginning of July.
Please note the MA Film has a separate deadline, usually in
March. Please refer to the website for the most up-to-date
information or contact: pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
Closing dates for applications

Please note that we will endeavour to consider
your application, even if it is submitted after these
dates. Your application should expand upon your
experience and qualifications and provide details
of any additional academic achievements you
may have, which are not stipulated for the course
(eg industrial courses, professional qualifications,
partially completed diplomas or degrees).
If you need any advice or help choosing a
course or preparing your application; or if you
would like to discuss the qualifications required
to meet the entry requirements, contact the
Information Office on 0333 900 6040.
If you would like to be considered for more than
one course, please apply for your first choice
course and the application form will then allow
you to choose a second and third choice.
If you are unsuccessful for your first choice, you
will then be considered for your remaining choices.
Visiting students
We are also happy to consider applications from
visiting postgraduate students from the EU on a
pay-per-module basis. We can offer you the chance
to take some time away from your studies at your
home university and experience life in Edinburgh
while studying some of the many postgraduate
modules available here at Edinburgh Napier.
Eligible EU students study up to a maximum
of three postgraduate modules per trimester
which, upon successful completion, will
give you a total of 30 ECTS credits to
take back to your home university.
There is also the option to study as a visiting
student for a trimester, complete your dissertation
at Edinburgh Napier and then have the potential
to graduate with a double award from both
your home university and Edinburgh Napier.
For more information on eligibility, costs and
the application process, please contact:
studyabroad@napier.ac.uk
Research students
A research degree (MRes, MPhil or PhD) typically
lasts longer than a taught Masters course and
involves a higher level of individual study and
investigation. The normal periods of study for
research degrees vary depending on the award:
something about research at Edinburgh Napier

that interests you and is in tune with what you
want to do, then please email researchdegrees@
napier.ac.uk to discuss the possibility of becoming
a research student here. See page 22 for more
information on research at Edinburgh Napier.
These awards do not follow the same principle

as taught courses. Research students are
initially registered for a Research Degree
Programme and commence their studies
without a specified target degree.
Part-time students
Progress depends on satisfactory performance

in Transfer and Annual Progress reviews.
An MPhil is 24 months (40 months part-time)
All research students will receive some formal

research methods training and a research degree
may also offer the possibility of doing some parttime teaching or demonstrating. Research courses
are created between the research interests of
the faculty and your own so if you have seen
If you are interested in part-time

postgraduate study you can apply in any
of the ways outlined previously.
An MRes is 12 months (20 months part-time)
A PhD is 36 months (60 months part-time)
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What happens next?
Qualifications
We cannot consider your application until we

have received your completed application form.
When we have your online application, we will
send you an automatic acknowledgement.
Any application submitted by post or email
will be acknowledged as soon as it has been
received and input to the applications system.
For details of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications

Framework (SCQF), the European Credit Transfer
and Accumulation System (ECTS) and other
qualifications, please see the following websites:
Once your application has been considered, you

will be advised of our decision by email. We aim
to return a decision on your application within
10 working days. If you have applied for a course
from our School of Arts & Creative Industries,
Screen Academy, the PgDip Career Guidance
& Development or the MSc Human Resource
Management, you should expect to receive a
response within six to eight weeks as the selection
process involves an interview or portfolio review.
If you have been made an offer, you will then
be required to accept or decline that offer.
www.scqf.org.uk
http://ec.europa.eu/education
www.careers-scotland.org.uk
www.learndirect.com
Any questions?
Once you have applied, if you have any queries
about your application then contact:
+44 (0) 8455 20 30 50
pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
Applying from Overseas

We welcome applications from around the world for postgraduate
study at Edinburgh Napier. Please make sure youve familiarised
yourself with our entry requirements and procedure for applying
before beginning your application.
If you have any queries, please email us on pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applying to study at Edinburgh Napier
A UK Honours Degree or equivalent at

a 2:2 or above is generally required for
entry onto our Masters courses.
Applications can be completed online at

www.courses.napier.ac.uk by viewing the course
you are interested in and selecting Apply (located
on the right hand side of the webpage).
Please note that entry requirements

can vary so please check with our
Postgraduate Admissions Team by emailing
pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk in advance.
English language requirements

For all our courses, if you are not from a
majority English speaking country, you must
provide us with evidence that you can read,
write, speak and understand English.
International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)
Our standard requirement is:
An overall band score of 6.0
No individual component score below 5.5
Alternative:
Pearsons Test of Academic English
We may also be able to take into consideration
where you have completed your undergraduate
study in English. Our admissions team will
advise you when they make you an offer.
Please note that some courses may require a higher
score and this is usually noted on the individual
course page. For further information on the accepted
scores and other English language requirements,
please contact pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
In order for our admissions team to

process your application we will need:
a valid email address;
education details;
language proficiency details (if you are not
from a majority English speaking country);
a personal statement;
referee contact details - an academic reference
will be required if you have graduated within
the past three years. If you have graduated
more than three years ago we can accept
an employment reference instead;
a scanned copy of your degree certificate
and academic transcript (if you have
already graduated or a transcript of the
modules completed to date); and
a scanned copy of your passport
(not applicable to all students)
A scanned copy of all visas from the UK and
official letters confirming the start and dates of all
previous courses studied in the UK (only applicable
if applicants have previously been in the UK)
Please note: if your documents are not originally in
the English language, we normally require a copy of
the original document and a certified translation into
English. If you require the application form in another
format, please email: pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
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You are strongly advised to apply as early as
possible to ensure that there is sufficient time to
process your application and apply for your visa
(if applicable). If you have applied for a course
at Edinburgh Napier University and you are
not a national of the European Economic Area,
you may need to apply for Tier 4 general entry
clearance (visa) before travelling to the UK.
All students must use a Confirmation of
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to apply for their
visas. Edinburgh Napier University will issue a
unique CAS number to all students who have an
unconditional offer of study and who have paid
a prepayment of 3,500 towards their fees. This
number confirms that the Home Office has given
the university permission to sponsor your Tier 4
application. If you apply for your Tier 4 visa using
an Edinburgh Napier CAS, your Tier 4 visa will only
be valid for study at Edinburgh Napier University.
There have been major changes to UK immigration
policy and it is mandatory for all students coming
to the UK for longer than six months to obtain
Entry Clearance in their own country before
travelling to the UK. You must ensure that you
check the UK Visas website (www.ukvisas.gov.
uk/en/) for the most up-to-date information as
there are frequent changes. For students coming to
the UK for a course of less than six months there
is now a Student Visitor category of visa which
you must apply for either as Entry Clearance, if
you are a visa national, or on arrival to the UK
if you are not a visa national. Student Visitors
cannot apply to extend their stay in the UK as a
Student Visitor or as a Tier 4 (General) Student.
Overseas offices
We have offices in China and India and a network of
overseas representatives in countries such as India,
Greece, USA, Norway, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria
and Mexico, to offer you advice and assistance on
applying to study with us here at Edinburgh Napier.
To find out if we have an overseas representative
in your country please visit our web pages:
Applying from mainland China

Our office in China is located at:
Room 2805, Building 3,
Wanda Plaza
No. 93 Jianguo Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing
China 100022
+86 10 5820 6881
info@napierchina.com
www.napierchina.com
Applying from India

Our office in India is located at:
India Office,
#304/1, Block 1, White House,
Begumpet, Hyderabad,
500 016, India
+91 (0) 40 4240 8800
india@napier.ac.uk
Fees for international applicants

See page 184.
www.napier.ac.uk/internationalfees
Scholarships
Edinburgh Napier is pleased to offer
scholarships to international students. Details
of scholarships available can be found online:
Funding for EU nationals

All EU nationals who are studying on an eligible
postgraduate course at Edinburgh Napier
University can apply for a Postgraduate Tuition
Fee Loan (PTFL) from the Student Awards
Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Please see page 182.
Alternatively, further information and details
of the eligible postgraduate programmes at
Edinburgh Napier University can be found at:
Visit Us
To find out more about how you can boost
your career at Edinburgh Napier University,
we hold a number of Open Sessions
and web chats throughout the year.
These offer great opportunities to visit
the University, speak with relevant
academic staff and get information
and advice on our wide range of full
and part-time courses at postgraduate
level either taught or research. You can
also find out about our support services,
accommodation and students association.
To find out more about these events, visit

www.napier.ac.uk/opendays
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Contact Us
To find out more about Edinburgh
Napier University, for extra detail on
anything covered in this prospectus
or to request further information on
our courses, please get in touch.
0333 900 6040
or from outside the UK
+44 (0) 333 900 6040
You can also find us on all popular
social media channels:
EdinburghNapierUniversity
@EdinburghNapier
www.instagram.com/edinburghnapier
www.flickr.com/napieruniversity
www.youtube.com/edinburghnapieruni
http://uk.pinterest.com/edinburghnapier/
http://uk.linkedin.com/edu/
edinburgh-napier-university-12617
This publication is also available
online and in alternative formats
please call 0333 900 6040 or visit
www.napier.ac.uk/downloads
INDEX
Applications
Postgraduate fees
184
Applying from overseas
190
Professional and Career Development Loan
183
Applying to Edinburgh Napier
186
Scholarships & bursaries
183
Closing dates for applications
187
Student grants
183
Qualifications
189
UK & EU applications
186
Innovation
Visiting students
187
Courses
Academic Practice Programmes
176
School of Accounting, Financial Services & Law 44

School of Computing
90
112
School of Engineering & the Built Environment 128

152
56
72
168
Edinburgh
Attractions
28
Economy
26
Events
32
Getting around
30
Getting here
30
Facilities
14
Merchiston Campus
15
Sighthill Campus
15
Funding & Fees
Accreditation
19
Bright Red Ventures
17
Moffat Centre
17
International students
Applying from overseas
English language support
Fees for international students
190
38
184
Study for a trimester
37
Students of Edinburgh
Napier International Club (SENIC)
33
Research
Research applications
188
Impact magazine
24
Research at Edinburgh Napier
25
Scotland
Tourist attractions
Student & Academic Services

Academic skills development
34
180
Accommodation
181
Careers
180
Confident Futures
Counselling
16
181
Disability & inclusion
181
Employer relations
180
CPD
184
Fee payment
185
Independent Student Advice Service (ISAS)
181
Fees for international students
184
Napier Students Association (NSA)
181
Fees for UK & EU applicants
184
Open days
192
Funding for research students
182
Spirituality, faith & chaplaincy
181
Funding for taught students
182
Student mentors
180
Graduate discount scheme
182
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Disclaimers
1. T he University endeavours to deliver courses
and programmes of study in accordance with the
description set out in the Universitys prospectus. The
Universitys prospectus is produced at the earliest
possible date in order to provide maximum assistance
to individuals considering applying for a course of
study offered by the University, and it is possible
that some change will occur between the date of
printing and the start of the academic year to which
it relates. The University therefore reserves the right
to make variations to the content or methods of
delivery of courses, to discontinue, merge or combine
courses and to introduce new courses if such action
is reasonably considered to be necessary by the
University. If the University discontinues any courses,
it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a
suitable alternative course. In addition, courses
may change during the course of study and in such
circumstances the University will normally undertake
a consultation process prior to any such changes
and seek to ensure that no student is unreasonably
prejudiced as a consequence of any such change.
2. T he University does not accept responsibility,
and excludes any liability incurred as a result of
any modification or cancellation of any course,
or part of a course, offered by the University.
3. T he University cannot accept any liability for
disruption to its provision of educational or other
services caused by circumstances beyond its control,
but the University will take all reasonable steps to
minimise the resultant disruption to such services.
University rules, regulations and policies
As a condition of enrolment, all students will be
required to abide by and submit to the Universitys
Rules, Regulations and Policies, including Student
Conduct Regulations, Academic Regulations,
Library and Computing Regulations and Health
and Safety Rules. These may be viewed online at
www.napier.ac.uk or to request a copy of any of
these documents, please email: info@napier.ac.uk
Equal Opportunities
Edinburgh Napier University is committed to providing
learning opportunities for all and is aiming to create an
environment in which students are selected solely on the
basis of merit. It is committed to equality of opportunity
for all and will not unlawfully discriminate on any grounds.
Sustainability
At Edinburgh Napier University we are committed to
reducing the environmental impact of our activities.
With a dedicated Sustainability Office, working with
all students and staff, we are striving to create an
even more environmentally aware ethos. For further
information, contact: sustainabilityoffice@napier.ac.uk
Edinburgh Napier University is a
registered Scottish charity.
Registration number SC018373.
Designed by Merchant Soul and published
by International, Development & External
Affairs, Edinburgh Napier University.
Additional editorial research, interviews and writing
by Sarah Burnett (sarah.burnett3@gmail.com)
Printed by Linney Group.
Our thanks to all students and staff who
agreed to appear in this prospectus.
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Understanding Tomorrow, Today

Wherever youre from, wherever

26 Edinburgh: a beautiful, cultured

16 Innovation at Edinburgh Napier

34 Scotland: a country full of surprises

19 Our industry accreditation

36 Edinburgh Napier welcomes the world

150  Introducing The Faculty of

42 Introducing the Business School

152 The School of Life,

168  The School of Nursing,

176 Academic Practice Programmes

186 Applying to Edinburgh Napier University

128  The School of Engineering

190 Applying from overseas

With more than 100

48 Finance & Corporate

THE SCHOOL OF ARTS &

THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

130 Advanced Materials

115 Advanced Security

131 Advanced Structural

116 Advanced Security

117 Advanced Software

THE SCHOOL OF LIFE,

155 Biotechnology for

141 Property &

156 Career Guidance &

THE SCHOOL OF NURSING,

170 Advanced Practice

176 Blended & Online

Whatever your situation,

Our three campuses are part of

We have three campuses at Edinburgh

S PACES WHERE REALWORLD STUDENTS EXCEL

At Edinburgh Napier University we recognise

As a result, our campuses combine the

The campus has state-of-the-art lecture

Iconic views, shops,

The backdrop to the campus is one of Edinburghs

01. The Egg at Craiglockhart

Situated on the new

The Sighthill area of Edinburgh is a busy,

Seater Computer Centre,

When so many applicants are chasing every

OUR LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS

Our staff use their active

Edinburgh Napier also

All students can apply to be

Tell us your goals

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Students like Edinburgh Napier

All our postgraduate courses are designed to develop

Businesses started in the

Number of SMEs our staff

Within the School of Engineering and the

At Edinburgh Napier, the strength of

The project will also encourage

One of the cornerstones

One of the cornerstones is the

Theyre working with

For further details of our recent

More than 15,000 homes have already

26 Edinburgh: a beautiful, cultured

16 Innovation at Edinburgh Napier

34 Scotland: a country full of surprises

19 Our industry accreditation

36 Edinburgh Napier welcomes the world

150 Introducing The Faculty of

42 Introducing the Business School

152 The School of Life,

168 The School of Nursing,

186 Applying to Edinburgh Napier University

128 The School of Engineering

190 Applying from overseas

48 Finance & Corporate

130 Advanced Materials

115 Advanced Security

131 Advanced Structural

116 Advanced Security

117 Advanced Software

155 Biotechnology for

141 Property &

156 Career Guidance &

170 Advanced Practice

176 Blended & Online

S PACES WHERE REALWORLD STUDENTS EXCEL

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All our postgraduate

In 2014, Scotland was

F or full details of fees and how

F or full details on international postgraduate

F or further information on these

Blended learning includes a combination

MSc Accounting & Finance

MSc Banking &

MSc Finance &