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Postgraduate study 2011
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Introduction to the faculty | 2 Biological sciences | 5 Computer science | 13 Digital media | 25 Engineering | 33 Geography | 49 Physical sciences | 63 Psychology | 77 Sport, health and exercise science | 89
Science plays an important part in the life of the University. Our scientists have always enjoyed a vibrant and active research ethos, and this continues to grow and develop thanks to the enthusiasm and scholarship of our sta and students.
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Introduction to the faculty
Welcome to the Faculty of Science

I hope that this guide helps you to choose a programme of study or research that suits your interests and enables you to further your scholarship and education. The faculty oers full-time taught MSc and MA programmes and research degrees, including one-year Masters degrees by research, in the following subjects: biological and biomedical sciences environmental and marine sciences computer science engineering physical and human geography chemistry physics psychology sport, health and exercise science Science plays an important part in the life of the University. We have always enjoyed a vibrant and active research ethos, and this continues to grow and develop thanks to the enthusiasm and scholarship of our academic sta and student community. We pride ourselves on the fact that new research students are immediately welcomed into research groups within their departments and are encouraged to work as team members, contributing to scholarship in their chosen discipline, alongside our eminent professors and lecturers. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, many of our disciplines were recognised as being of international standing and valued alongside the best in the UK. We are also proud of our rst-class facilities. Over the last ve years the University has invested more than 12 million in refurbishing laboratories and in state-of-the-art technology and equipment in the science subjects to enhance research and the experience of its graduate researchers. In sport science, our biomechanics laboratory is generally viewed as one of the best in the UK; our biomedical science facilities have undergone a 2 million remodelling programme; our chemistry research and teaching laboratories have been newly refurbished; and a new Microscopy Suite incorporates the latest in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipment. Whatever your chosen specialism, we can guarantee a learning environment of exceptional quality.
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Such investment is essential for research at the cutting edge. We use the latest technologies and contemporary methodologies to inform our research alongside more traditional academic theories and techniques. We also enjoy good links with business and industry and work in partnership with many blue-chip companies of international standing as well as national and local businesses and organisations.
International scholarships
As part of the planned growth and expansion of our science activity we have created a number of International Scholarships in Science for taught Masters programmes, for which students from countries outside the EU can apply, to assist with the payment of tuition fees. Each scholarship is valued at 1,500 and is available on a competitive basis to anyone seeking to study for a taught MSc degree oered by the Faculty of Science. As the number of these scholarships is limited, early application is recommended. For details of how to apply, see www.hull.ac.uk/science. Students seeking to study for a PhD should contact the relevant department for details of any scholarship opportunities which may be available.
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So why not continue your graduate studies here with us? We oer excellent research facilities and academic mentoring, and we will work with you to full your academic ambitions in a friendly and supportive environment. It really matters to us that your experience of postgraduate study is the best it can possibly be. We have been a top-20 university for student satisfaction for six years in a row in the National Student Survey, so we are condent that we can provide an exceptionally good experience as well as an exceptionally good education. But you dont have to take our word for it nd out for yourself by enrolling with us for your graduate studies. If you have any queries or would like further information, please email science@hull.ac.uk.
Derek Wills Dean of Faculty
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Biological sciences
Introduction to the department | 6 Research in Biological Sciences | 7 Higher degrees in biology | 9 Taught degree programmes | 10
MSc in Biomedical Science MSc in Molecular Medicine
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The Department of Biological Sciences
Our research was assessed as world-leading and internationally excellent, with almost all research carried out in the department classied as internationally recognised, in the UK-wide 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. In the light of this continued research success the University has made major investments, totalling several million pounds, with a complete refurbishment of our research and teaching laboratories and the establishment of dedicated core facilities. This solid reputation for high-quality research, coupled with the excellent research infrastructure, means that after joining the department you will become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community which provides an excellent academic atmosphere for your future studies on either our taught MSc or our PhD/MSc research degree programmes. Our modern facilities include a Genome Analysis Suite with automated DNA sequencers, robotic stations and mutation detection HPLC a Bioinformatics Laboratory for powerful computational analysis a Microscopy Suite with light microscopes (confocal and bright eld), scanning and transmission electron microscopes, and an atomic force microscope a Chromatography Analysis Suite with GC-MS and HPLC, integrated in a new aquatic eco-toxicology laboratory NMR facilities, in collaboration with the Chemistry Department a Clean Lab facility for the isolation and study of ancient and sensitive DNA a Containment Laboratory (Level 3) for the culture and analysis of pathogenic micro-organisms Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) facilities tissue-culture facilities plant-culture facilities such as controlled growth chambers and a large area of glasshouses at the Universitys Botanic Garden extensive marine and freshwater aquaria with supporting facilities
An experienced team of technicians and laboratory supervisors ensure that facilities, laboratories and experiments are fully supported.
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Research in Biological Sciences

Our research is grouped into four broad themes. As a postgraduate research student, or as a taught MSc student during the project phase of your degree, you will join a research group embedded within Biomedical Sciences Aquatic Ecology and Resource Management Functional Ecology Evolutionary Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Curing, managing and preventing human diseases depend upon a thorough understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie such diseases. It is the necessity for this understanding that drives our research into a variety of important human conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and ageing, cancer, respiratory diseases, diabetes, and infectious disease. Our research has greatly beneted from recent investments by the University aimed at promoting translational health research, which have accommodated the needs of this growing research area. Our research is highly collaborative, and we have close links with colleagues from the Hull York Medical School (HYMS), in the Clinical Biosciences Institute and at local hospitals. More details of our current research projects and MSc/PhD opportunities can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/biosci.
Aquatic Ecology and Resource Management

The balance between human development and human-induced environmental change is arguably the most important issue that human society faces today. Our research is geared towards monitoring human impacts and advising on how development can be sustainable in important aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, estuaries and seas. Research within this theme is mainly carried out in three internationally recognised institutes. Hull International Fisheries Institute (HIFI) undertakes a wide range of training, consultancy and research work both within the UK and internationally. The Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies (IECS) is a multidisciplinary research and consultancy organisation with facilities and expertise in coastal science and management. The Centre for Environmental and Marine Sciences (CEMS), based at the Scarborough Campus, oers access to stunning terrestrial and intertidal eld sites, well-equipped ecological labs, a controlled temperature aquarium and a histology suite. More details of our research projects and MSc/PhD opportunities can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/hi, www.hull.ac.uk/iecs and www.hull.ac.uk/cems.
Our research was assessed as world-leading and internationally excellent, with almost all of it classied as internationally recognised, in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
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Functional Ecology
How organisms interact with their environment and how physical factors inuence ecology and evolution are the fundamental questions that drive our research. Current questions include the role of chemoreception in communication in aquatic animals; the inuence of diet on the evolution of vertebrate skull shape; and how the laws of physics constrain organismal adaptation. We approach this research using a wide variety of techniques, including behavioural assays, identication of chemical signals, shape analyses of morphology, and engineering methods. More details of our current research projects and MSc/PhD opportunities can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/biosci.
Evolutionary Biology
What processes lead to the amazing diversity of species, their highly variable lifestyles and their relationships with their competitors and parasites? These questions underpin our research, which aims to understand fundamental evolutionary processes at the individual, population and species levels. Molecular genetic methods are key to our research, so we benet greatly from the departments superb facilities, such as the Genome Analysis Suite, the Bioinformatics Laboratory, and a dedicated Ancient DNA lab. Our research falls under the following headings: Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolution Colonisation and Dispersal Conservation and Biodiversity European Phylogeography Evolutionary Biology of Functional Traits
More details of our current research projects and MSc/PhD opportunities can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/biosci.
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PhD
You will spend three years doing in-depth, novel research under the advice and direction of at least two experienced academic researchers. The emphasis will be on doing high-quality research that leads to publications in internationally recognised scientic journals. At the end of your degree you will submit a research thesis for evaluation by a panel of experts, including an external examiner.
MSc by Research
You will spend one year on a research project closely advised by your research supervisor. At the end of your project you will be required to submit a research thesis, which will be evaluated by a research panel.
Research training and topic selection

All research students are required to undertake the University Postgraduate Certicate in Research Training. This programme, taken alongside your research, will provide you with valuable skills and training, which will be useful both for your studies and for your subsequent professional career. As either a PhD or an MSc by Research student you will be encouraged to present work in scientic papers and at international conferences. PhD and MSc by Research topics should be relevant to the research themes described on pages 78. Our website (www.hull.ac.uk/biosci) gives contact information for members of each research theme so that you can discuss a research idea with a potential supervisor.
Taught MSc
You will undertake a two-semester taught programme to attain the level of Postgraduate Diploma, followed by a one-semester research project to complete the MSc stage of the degree (see details of specic programmes on pages 1011). Research projects are carried out with the advice and supervision of academic research sta.
Eligibility and how to apply

For admission to the taught MSc, MSc by Research or PhD programmes, you will normally need a minimum of a second class Honours degree in biology or a related subject. Exceptionally, we may consider other qualications for admission. International students should also have an appropriate standard of English language competence at IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent. Details of how to apply for a PhD, MSc by Research or taught MSc can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/postgraduate.
Contact details
Mrs Emma M Doy
Departmental Postgraduate Admissions +44 (0)1482 466169 e.m.doy@hull.ac.uk

Dr Bernd Haening
Duration
Taught MSc 1 calendar year full-time / 2 calendar years part-time MSc by Research 1 calendar year full-time / 2 calendar years part-time PhD 3 calendar years full-time (part-time to be determined by the department)
Director of Postgraduate Studies b.haening@hull.ac.uk

Mrs Gillian Dennison
Fees and scholarships

Up-to-date information about fees can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/money. Scholarships are limited, but when available these are advertised through the departments website and scientic journals. Academic supervisors may also be able to assist you with applications for scholarships from funding bodies and organisations.
Departmental Oce +44 (0)1482 465198 g.dennison@hull.ac.uk Department of Biological Sciences University of Hull Hull, HU6 7RX, UK Alternatively, contact the Admissions Oce (pgstudy@hull.ac.uk).
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MSc in Biomedical Science

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Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | A minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualication) and a basic grounding in two or more clinical disciplines from medical microbiology, clinical chemistry, cell pathology and haematology. Applicants with non-standard qualications may apply, as appropriate experience will be taken into account. An English language score of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent is also required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Dr Camille Ettelaie, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK | T +44 (0)1482 465528 | F +44 (0)1482 465458 | biosci@hull.ac.uk
Core modules
Semester 1
Research Skills and Case Studies
Semester 2
Advanced Regulation of Gene Expression Communication Skills in the Biosciences
Semester 3
Research project with submission of thesis based on the equivalent of six months of original research on a chosen aspect of biomedical science
Optional modules
Semester 1
A choice of modules from Clinical Chemistry Haematology Cellular Pathology Medical Microbiology Advanced Techniques Applications of Genetic Manipulation
About the programme

The programme aims to upgrade the knowledge and skills of students in clinical and laboratory aspects of modern biomedical science. By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the advanced skills required for both hospital pathology services and research in pharmaceutical or academic environments have a better awareness of the overlap between the various disciplines be conversant with recent developments in the eld of biomedical science
Semester 2
A choice of lecture modules from Health Services and Their Management Advanced Antimicrobial Agents Applications of Biomedical Science to the Treatment of Disease: Research-Led Clinical Practice
Assessment
Assessment involves short reports, written examinations, continual assessment, practical assessments and oral presentations.
Programme content
Academic sta from the Department of Biological Sciences and clinical sta from local hospitals teach this programme. Students are allocated a personal tutor and have contact with researchers working in the biomedical eld. The rst and second semesters make up the taught element of the programme and add up to 120 credits, which constitute the Postgraduate Diploma stage. Successful completion of the 60-credit laboratory project in the third semester leads to the award of the MSc degree.
Special features
The departments facilities include a wide range of instrumentation, up-to-date equipment for genome analysis and the study of cellular processes, and a network of computers with access to the internet and online information services. Some research projects may be undertaken in a clinical laboratory. International applicants may be eligible for an International Science Scholarship, awarded by the faculty. See page 3.
Research areas
For an outline of the departments main research interests, see pages 78.
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MSc in Molecular Medicine

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Duration | 1 year (45 weeks) Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | A minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualication). Applicants with non-standard qualications may apply, as appropriate experience will be taken into account during the selection process. Prociency in English language to the level of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 is required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Dr Camille Ettelaie, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull, HU6 7RX, UK | T +44 (0)1482 465528 | F +44 (0)1482 465458 | biosci@hull.ac.uk
Core modules
Semester 1
Practical DNA Sequencing and Bioinformatics Clinical Topics in Molecular Medicine Advanced Applied Molecular Biology and Regulation of Gene Expression
Semester 2
Research Skills in Bioscience
Semester 3
Research Project and Dissertation
Optional modules
In Semester 2, you will have a choice of two modules from the following list: Advanced Muscle Fitness and Failure Advanced Infection Control Advanced Reviews in Biology and Biomedical Science Introduction to Drug Discovery
About the programme

The aim of this programme is to expand the knowledge and skills of students in the molecular and bioinformatics aspects of biomedicine-related sciences. You will become familiar with the advanced skills required for research in academic and pharmaceutical environments, including knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies applied to medically related science recent developments in the molecular aspects of medical research and application of these in the understanding of symptoms and diagnosis of pathological conditions theoretical and practical knowledge of DNA technologies, databank searching and analysis in a setting that is relevant to medical research familiarisation with the molecular techniques associated with recombinant DNA and cell biology and the ability to manipulate these techniques and to interpret generated data By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with theoretical and practical skills and knowledge that may permit you to conduct academic or industrial research work.
Assessment
Assessment includes a range of written examinations, essays and short answer papers, presentations, assignments, practical reports, computer-based workshop reports and a project dissertation.
Special features
The departments facilities include a range of instrumentation, up-to-date equipment for genome analysis and study of cellular processes, state-of-the art microscopy facilities, well-equipped laboratories supported by expert technicians, and networks of computers with internet and online information services. Some research projects may be undertaken in a clinical environment.
Scholarships
International applicants may be eligible for an International Science Scholarship. See page 3 for details.
Programme content
There are six modules spread over two 15-week semesters. At the end of the taught element, students attain the level of Postgraduate Diploma. Successful completion of the diploma stage allows progression to the MSc stage of the programme, which comprises a research project and completion of a thesis in Semester 3.
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The Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (see page 16).
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Computer science
Introduction to the department | 14 Research in Computer Science | 15 Higher degrees in computing | 17 Taught degree programmes | 19
MSc in Computer Graphics Programming MSc in Games Programming .NET MSc in Distributed Systems Development MSc in .NET Financial Systems Development MSc in Computer Science
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The Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science prides itself on its excellent stastudent relations. We are small enough to maintain a friendly and purposeful atmosphere, yet large enough to oer a range of postgraduate opportunities. The department has an active group of 75 postgraduate students, supervised by 22 academic sta. Well-equipped laboratories and fully networked oce accommodation support our teaching and research programmes. The Faculty of Science encourages coordinated teaching and research within the science disciplines. The department has an international reputation for its research activities, with a solid record of industrial and public grant funding. Of particular note are our achievements in computer graphics, image-guided surgery, radiotherapy training, and safety-critical embedded and distributed information systems. Postgraduate research opportunities are detailed in what follows. Information about our taught Masters programmes can be found on pages 1923.
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Research in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science undertakes high-quality international research in applied, niche areas of the subject domain. Much of this research is multidisciplinary, involving members of the Faculty of Science, universities, commercial organisations or health care providers. A key element of our research strategy is a signicant involvement with national and international research networks. The departments research is organised within two groups: Dependable, Reliable, Intelligent Systems (DRIS) and Simulation and Visualization (SimVis). Each of these groups has dedicated laboratory space with facilities to support research by academic sta, research associates and assistants, and postgraduate research students. The department also houses the Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (HIVE), which provides a focus for interdisciplinary research.
Dependable, Reliable, Intelligent Systems (DRIS)

Dr Yiannis Papadopoulos (leader), Dr Leonardo Bottaci, Dr Mike Brayshaw Dr Darryl Davis, Dr Neil Gordon, Dr David Grey, Dr Chandra Kambhampati, Dr Peter Robinson, Eur Ing Brian Tompsett and Dr Bing Wang DRIS performs internationally recognised research in the area of distributed, reliable and intelligent control and cognitive systems, with a focus on safety-critical embedded and distributed information systems. We develop and apply advanced software engineering and articial intelligence techniques to improve the quality of such systems via automated safety analysis, testing, security studies, techniques for ensuring data integrity and multi-objective design optimisation. Our work builds on techniques for computational logic and machine intelligence such as genetic algorithms, neural networks, fuzzy systems and agent technologies, and develops through studying the use of these techniques in safety critical systems such as those emerging in the transport, process and manufacturing industries; autonomous systems such as mobile robots; computer vision; medical applications; and distributed systems and e-services. DRIS is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the European Commission, Volvo, JaguarLand Rover and Germanischer Lloyd, among others. Since the last RAE, the group has published more than 130 refereed scientic papers and won awards at prestigious international conferences (including distinctions at SAFECOMP 2002, COMPSAC 2003 and InCom 2004) as well as a Best Paper Award at the 12th International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing. In the same period, more than 30 papers have been co-authored with industrial sponsors such as Volvo, DaimlerChrysler, Renault, Alcatel and Airbus. DRIS is involved in an extensive range of productive collaborations with UK and overseas research institutions. We actively participate in two IFAC International Technical Committees and have co-organised several international events, including special tracks on dependable systems in successive IFAC World Congresses and IFAC Symposia on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing. For more information, visit www.dcs.hull.ac.uk/dris.
The department has an international reputation for its research activities, with a solid record of industrial and public grant funding.
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Simulation and Visualization (SimVis)

Dr Neil Gordon, Dr Qingde Li, Darren McKie, Professor Roger Phillips, Dr Jon H Purdy, Warren J Viant, James Ward, Derek P M Wills, Dr Helen Wright The groups research focus is on simulation and visualization environments (SVEs), specically virtual environments in medicine, radiotherapy, archaeology, marine environments and computational steering. Our research concerns innovative applications of SVEs and new tools and techniques associated with constructing SVEs. A major capital and sta investment programme has made the group an international leader in the majority of its research themes. Since 2001 we have published more than 140 refereed scientic papers for international conferences and journals, and our blue-chip grants include four from the EPSRC, three from the EU, two from the Department of Health and one each from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the Leverhulme Trust. We currently have a portfolio of 16 grants worth 3.3 million. Collaborators on current projects include seven University departments, eleven other universities (eight in the UK and three within the EU) and nine hospitals (seven in the UK, one in the EU and one in the USA) plus global companies such as Smith & Nephew, Philips and MedicVision, and CMS Cameron McKenna. The group has organised international workshops in HIVE, workshop sessions at conferences and two postgraduate conferences on bioclinical research at the University. For more information, visit www.dcs.hull.ac.uk/simvis.
Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (HIVE)

We established the HIVE Centre in 2003. It was funded with over 1 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for Englands Strategic Research Investment Fund (SRIF). The aim of this investment was to advance the research of SimVis, the University and the region through state-of-the-art visualization, interaction and computing technologies and the expertise of the SimVis group. HIVEs world-class facilities include a 30-seat auditorium with a 13-square-metre stereoscopic display (work wall), 3D content and modelling facilities (two laser scanners and a 14-camera motion capture suite), advanced visualization and interaction technologies (a dome projector, portable 3D projectors, virtual reality helmets, PHANTOM haptic pointers, position trackers, etc) and 140-node computing clusters with a 12-terabyte storage area network. In addition, SimVis has an x-ray imaging suite and a coordinate measuring machine facility. For more details, visit www.hive.hull.ac.uk.
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The postgraduate research environment
We nurture a strong research ethos and culture for our postgraduate research students. There are currently 24 registered postgraduate research students, eight research assistants, two research fellows and one research lecturer in four research laboratories. Since 2001, the department has awarded 16 PhD and 24 MSc research degrees. Research students are supported by at least one main supervisor, a supervisory team of two additional academics, dedicated research ocers and a training programme tailored to the individual needs of the eld of research study. All programmes have a clear set of goals and deliverables for each year of study. The supervisory team oers advice on a continual basis and formally reviews progress annually. The Graduate School provides additional support to all research students throughout the University. A programme of postgraduate research presentations in colloquia and the departments own annual Graduate Research Conference further enhance our research environment. In addition, students run their own postgraduate forum to foster social activities and networking between research groups. Research students are expected to participate in national meetings, international conferences and journal writing. This is reinforced by our postgraduate research objectives; by the Universitys Postgraduate Training Scheme (PGTS); by a Departmental Travel Fund for research students; and by the departments own annual industry-sponsored one-day conference. As much of our work is multidisciplinary, our research students frequently attend and participate in seminars and events hosted by other departments and research groups.
Entry requirements
You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a computing or related discipline appropriate to your intended research.
Admissions procedure
You should complete the application form, indicating your preferred research theme or project cluster, and return it to the Universitys Admissions Service. At the same time, send the pink reference forms to your two referees for prompt return to the University (but please try to ensure that your application arrives at the Admissions Oce before the referees forms). Please quote your email address (if you have one) within the address panel on your application form, as this speeds up the application process particularly if we require further information. Your application will be passed to the Department of Computer Science from the Admissions Service. When your referees forms arrive, all the papers for your application will be referred to potential supervisors according to your research preferences. You may then be invited for an interview to meet and discuss projects with those potential supervisors, and you may have to make a choice between several projects. For students based outside the UK, we may ask for an interview by telephone. You will also have the opportunity, while visiting, to view the facilities of the University and the department, and to discuss funding. When a decision has been made on your application, our reply will normally be one of the following: an unconditional oer of a place on the programme a conditional oer of a place (which might depend on satisfactory references or achieving a particular level in a degree result, for example) a request for further information to help assess your application a rejection of the application
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Any formal oer will be sent to you from the Universitys Admissions Service. If you wish to take up the place, it is important that you communicate your acceptance of the oer, in writing, to the Admissions Service so that registration material can be prepared for you.
Further information
If you require further information about the department and its postgraduate opportunities, please see our web pages at www.dcs.hull.ac.uk. You may also address enquiries about postgraduate admissions to Colleen Nicholson Postgraduate Research Admissions Secretary +44 (0)1482 465067 c.b.nicholson@hull.ac.uk
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MSc in Computer Graphics Programming

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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | Timetable varies Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to obtain, a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in computing, or be able to demonstrate a signicant level of computer programming experience. Please note that appropriate experience is essential as this is an advanced specialist programme. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Helen El-Sharkawy, MSc Admissions Secretary, Department of Computer Science, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK | T +44 (0)1482 465951 | F +44 (0)1482 466666 | h.m.el-sharkawy@hull.ac.uk You will learn simulation techniques for virtual environment applications, including real-time graphics, animation and creation of synthetic worlds, and appreciate the enabling technologies such as highperformance computers and special-purpose hardware. You will acquire a thorough understanding and practical experience of visualization in studying scientic data, including issues relating to human factors, such as the psychology of perception and visual cognition. You will also gain an understanding of the concepts, benets, applicability and use of an object-oriented language for large-scale software development. In all areas, practical work enhances intellectual understanding and technical competence.
Core modules
C++ Programming and Design Real-Time Computer Graphics Game Development Architectures Simulation and Concurrency Development Project
About the programme

This MSc will prepare you to shape future developments in computer graphics, virtual environments and visualization, and to make substantial contributions to the design and creation of application software involving these closely related areas. The programme encourages innovation and fosters initiative, enabling you to learn independently and to gather information for yourself. You will become aware of research issues and the current limitations of modern technology. The programme is studied over one year on a full-time basis and consists of two semesters of taught modules followed by an individual project/dissertation. It starts in September each year.
Assessment
Students are assessed through examinations, portfolios, programming and design exercises, and team work. The MSc includes a dissertation.
Research areas
Research within the department is organised into two research groups: Dependable, Reliable, Intelligent Systems (DRIS) and Simulation and Visualization (SimVis). See pages 1516.
Programme content
The MSc attempts a balance between depth and breadth. Some aspects are studied at a very fundamental and detailed level, enabling you to become a technical problem-solving specialist in these areas. Other aspects are treated more broadly, so that you become aware of a wider spectrum of up-to-date software, hardware and human factors. By the end of the taught part of the programme, you should understand and be able to implement a substantial repertoire of proven fundamental algorithms relating to 3D graphics (including scan-line techniques, ray tracing, radiosity, lighting, shadows, reections, transparency, and texture mapping and rendering) and should be familiar with recent developments. You should be able to handle computational geometry and related mathematics, plus modelling techniques for curves, surfaces and a variety of dierent kinds of solid object.
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MSc in Games Programming

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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | Timetable varies Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to obtain, a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in computing, or be able to demonstrate a signicant level of computer programming experience. Please note that appropriate experience is essential as this is an advanced specialist programme. A minmum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Helen El-Sharkawy, MSc Admissions Secretary, Department of Computer Science, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK | T +44 (0)1482 465951 | F +44 (0)1482 466666 | h.m.el-sharkawy@hull.ac.uk The personal computer or games console is generally the most advanced item of technology in the family home, and game software uses this advanced hardware to its maximum capabilities. Computer games programming experts are therefore highly regarded in software engineering, and graduates from this MSc have a skill set which is in demand across the software development industry and the technology sector.
Core modules
C++ Programming and Design Real-Time Computer Graphics Game Development Architectures Simulation and Concurrency Advanced Rendering and AI for Games Development Project
Assessment
Students are assessed through examinations, portfolios, programming and design exercises, and team work. The MSc includes a project dissertation.
About the programme

This MSc provides a broad education in computer game design, development and technology, with a special emphasis on programming. It develops the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in industries specialising in the creation and distribution of leisure and entertainment computing technologies, using computer games development methods and techniques as a vehicle for introducing the theoretical, intellectual, creative and dynamic aspects of computing. The programme is studied over one year on a full-time basis and consists of two semesters of taught modules followed by an individual project/dissertation. It starts in September each year.
Special features
The department has a long-held interest in computer games and the technologies used to create them. We have active research groups in Dependable, Reliable, Intelligent Systems (DRIS) and in Simulation and Visualization (SimVis), whose work is directly applicable to the games development industry. This Masters programme is accredited by Skillset.
Research areas
For the work of our DRIS and SimVis research groups, see pages 1516.
Programme content
Two decades ago, electronic games were a curiosity; now they are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. For a number of years the computer games industry has made more money than the lm industry, and, as games become more commonplace, there is a growing demand for people with the knowledge and skills to design and produce them. This MSc combines a broad introduction to game development with an in-depth study of the technical aspects of game programming and production. You will study advanced programming methods and apply them to computer game problems. These include real-time graphics, articial intelligence and the use of applied physics. In addition, you will gain an understanding of and the ability to implement fundamental algorithms relating to 3D graphics (including ray tracing, radiosity, lighting, shadows, reections, transparency, and texture mapping and rendering) and specic programming methods for dierent gaming platforms.
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.NET MSc in Distributed Systems Development

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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | Timetable varies Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to obtain, a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in computing, or be able to demonstrate a signicant level of computer programming experience. Please note that appropriate experience is essential as this is an advanced specialist programme. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Helen El-Sharkawy, MSc Admissions Secretary, Department of Computer Science, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK | T +44 (0)1482 465951 | F +44 (0)1482 466666 | h.m.el-sharkawy@hull.ac.uk
Assessment
Students are assessed by a variety of means, including examinations, portfolios, programming and design exercises, and team work. The MSc includes a project and a dissertation.
Special features
Employers today demand a new breed of software specialist. They want people with proven real-world experience of systems development and the skills to develop systems that will operate on any computer or electronic device, regardless of its size or type. Collaboration between industry and universities is the key to meeting these challenges. That is why the University has cooperated with Microsoft UK to develop this programme, the worlds rst .NET postgraduate degree. The course answers industrys demand for programmers with the ability to work with large-scale code bases. It focuses on the crucial systems-level software development skills needed to extend the boundaries of software innovation.
About the programme

This MSc caters for graduates who wish to specialise in large-scale software development for distributed systems and gain essential practical experience. It is also ideal for those already employed in the computing eld who wish to update their knowledge of contemporary computing and specialise in mobile and distributed systems. The programme is studied full-time over one year and comprises two semesters of taught modules followed by an individual dissertation project. It starts in September each year.
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Microsofts .NET framework has attracted considerable interest from within the computing industry as a platform for the development of commercial software. The .NET software is aimed at breaking down technological barriers and has been developed by Microsoft to connect people, systems and devices in the web services and distributed computing arena. The programme imparts highly marketable skills, giving you in-depth experience of working with .NET software and similar managed code environments and putting you in a strong position to shape the future development of large-scale IT systems.
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C# Programming and Design Component Based Architectures Maintaining Large Software Systems .NET Development Project Distributed Applications Trustworthy Computing
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MSc in .NET Financial Systems Development

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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | Timetable varies Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to obtain, a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in computing, or be able to demonstrate a signicant level of computer programming experience. Please note that appropriate experience is essential as this is an advanced specialist programme. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required of international students Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Helen El-Sharkawy, MSc Admissions Secretary, Department of Computer Science, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK | T +44 (0)1482 465951 | F +44 (0)1482 466666 | h.m.el-sharkawy@hull.ac.uk
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Object-Oriented Design and Development Using C# Component Based Architectures Foundations of Finance .NET Development Project Distributed Systems Trustworthy Computing Financial Analysis
Assessment
Students are assessed by a variety of means, including examinations, portfolios, programming and design exercises, and team work. The MSc includes a project and a dissertation.
Special features
This degree programme provides students who have a Bachelors degree in computer science with the opportunity to specialise at Masters level in applications of .NET distributed systems technology in computer systems for the nancial sector. A particular feature is the inclusion of both computer science and business modules, integrated at various points in the programme.
About the programme

This MSc combines technical knowledge of .NET and other component based architectures with knowledge of nancial systems to provide a grounding for graduates wishing to develop applications for nancial markets and related areas. It recognises the interest in and the potential for building robust and secure nancial computer systems using .NET technologies and caters for graduates who wish to cultivate skills in large-scale software development for nancial systems. It is also suitable for those already experienced in the computing eld who wish to update their knowledge of the latest software developments and to specialize in the development of nancial computer systems. This MSc provides a specialist computer science qualication that builds on the success and specialism of the departments well-established .NET Distributed Systems MSc degree. The programme is studied full-time over one year and comprises two semesters of taught modules followed by an individual project/dissertation. It starts in September each year.
Research areas
Research within the Department is organised into two research groups: Dependable, Reliable, Intelligent Systems (DRIS) and Simulation and Visualization (SimVis). See pages 1516.
Programme content
Microsofts .NET framework is well known within the computing industry as a platform for the development of commercial software. One particular application area is that of nancial systems. This programme imparts highly marketable skills, giving you in-depth experience of working with .NET software and similar managed code environments alongside an understanding of nance terms and systems. It will thus equip you with the skills required by nancial market employers.
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FastFacts
Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | Timetable varies Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to obtain, a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in computing, or be able to demonstrate a signicant level of computer programming experience. Please note that appropriate experience is essential as this is an advanced specialist programme. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Helen El-Sharkawy, MSc Admissions Secretary, Department of Computer Science, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK | T +44 (0)1482 465951 | F +44 (0)1482 466666 | h.m.el-sharkawy@hull.ac.uk
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Industrial Placement Project
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C++ Programming and Design Real-Time Computer Graphics Game Development Architectures Component Based Architectures Maintaining Large Software Systems Simulation and Concurrency Visualization Advanced Rendering and AI for Games Development Project .NET Development Project Distributed Applications Trustworthy Computing
Assessment
Assessment is through examinations, portfolios, programming and design exercises, and team work. The MSc includes a project and a dissertation.
About the programme

This MSc provides graduates in computer science (or a related discipline) with the opportunity to study to Masters level in the subject. One distinctive feature of this degree is the opportunity to acquire industrial experience through SEED a software development company embedded within the department. The programme is studied full-time over one year and comprises two semesters of taught modules followed by an Industrial Placement Project. It starts in September each year.
Special features
The Industrial Placement Project module enables you to gain experience in the skills and practices of commercial software development through a placement within SEED (Software Engineering Experience Development). This allows you to work on real commercial software development projects provided by SEED Software, a reach-out project of the Department of Computer Science, which supplies commercial software development services to customers with bespoke software development needs.
Programme content
The degree is a development of the departments successful MSc programmes, in particular the .NET programme and the Computer Graphics Programming and Games Programming degrees. The Computer Science MSc is designed to be more exible than these programmes, so that students with particular interests and skills from their previous studies or experience can choose from the widest selection of Masters-level modules. This is expected to be of particular interest to overseas students. To allow maximum exibility, nearly all modules are optional, although a few must be taken in pairs. The exact choices would depend on prior learning and experience. The degree allows a balance between depth and breadth. Some aspects are studied at a very fundamental and detailed level, enabling you to become a technical problem-solving specialist in these areas. Other aspects are treated more broadly, so that you become aware of a wider spectrum of up-to-date software, hardware and human factors.
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MSc in Digital Media MSc in Internet Computing MSc in Website Design and Development
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Digital media
The Universitys postgraduate digital media programmes are delivered at the School of Arts and New Media (SANM) by a sta team with backgrounds including computer science, graphic design and media performance. This mix of talents ensures that our programmes fully address how digital media are designed, produced, distributed and discovered. The SANM is based at the Scarborough Campus, in an environment which encourages creative collaboration. The school also delivers programmes in music technology, popular music, and theatre and performance, so the variety of subject specialists is truly exceptional. The Digital Media Team (comprising Dr Tanko Ishaya, Dr Darren Mundy, Dr Toni Sant, Dr John Whelan, Mr Robert Consoli, Dr Chris Newell, Mr Paul Warren and Mr Darren Stephens) carries out research into the application of advanced internet-related computing technologies and their widening impact on evolving software-engineering practice and society. Its activities are concentrated in the following areas: information and knowledge representation, management and visualization semantic web and agent technologies technology support for e-learning, e-business, e-government and e-health trust and security of web systems sociocultural aspects of digital media digital rights management website evolution, measurement, evaluation, performance and security engineering humancomputer interaction and wireless and mobile systems modelling and simulating liveliness in computer systems interactive multimedia technologies and the use of internet technologies for applied theatre the junction of computing, languages and law The Digital Media Team oers a wide range of postgraduate research opportunities, including taught Masters programmes in Digital Media, Internet Computing, and Web Design and Development; MScs by research; and PhDs in creative and multimedia computing, the semantic web, technological support for learning, and wireless and wearable computing. The SANMs activities include research, teaching (at both undergraduate and postgraduate level) and reach-out. Research is a core activity, and the majority of the academic sta are active researchers who supervise postgraduate research students. Reach-out essentially covers activities that are undertaken to help develop the region, as well as educational activities further aeld: for example, DTI-funded Knowledge Transfer Programmes that assist in technology transfer to local industries, and validation of programmes run by colleges in the region. For an indication of research currently being undertaken across the School of Arts and New Media, see www.hull.ac.uk/sanm.
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Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to obtain, a good Honours degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline appropriate to your intended research and a good command of English as evidenced by IELTS (6.0), TOEFL (213 for the computer-based test and 79 for the internet-based test) or previous study in English. (Candidates who do not meet the language requirements may take an English course at the University prior to starting their programme.) Other qualications, together with work experience, may also be acceptable.
Duration of study
MSc (taught) MSc (research) MPhil (research) PhD (research) 1 year full-time 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time 2 years full-time / 3 years part-time 3 years full-time / 5 years part-time
Reading for a research degree

Postgraduate research students, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to acquire the skills of research and to make a contribution to the advancement of knowledge. The successful outcome of the period of research will be the completion and submission of the thesis and the award of the higher degree. The University will endeavour to give students every assistance to achieve this goal, but a successful outcome also demands commitment and a willingness to learn from prospective students. All students undertaking a research degree are required to follow a research training programme (the Universitys PGTS), related both to their particular eld of study and to generic skills. Masters students are required to complete 2040 credits, while doctoral students are expected to complete 60 credits before they are allowed to submit their thesis. This minimum requirement may be met in part by learning achieved elsewhere, referred to as accredited prior learning (APL). If you achieve a minimum of 60 credits (excluding any gained through APL), you will also be entitled to a Certicate in Research Training. Completion of 120 credits (excluding any gained through APL) will entitle you to a Diploma in Research Training. For further details of both full-time and part-time postgraduate research provision, please contact Dr Tanko Ishaya School of Arts and New Media +44 (0)1723 357235 t.ishaya@hull.ac.uk
The creative mix of talents and perspectives in the SANM ensures that our programmes fully address how digital media are designed, produced, distributed and discovered.
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Duration: Full-time 1 year Attendance: About 40 hours a week Entry requirements: A good Honours degree or equivalent (in any subject area) or appropriate experience in a professional environment. An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) if your rst language is not English Fees: www.hull.ac.uk/money Location: Scarborough Campus Contact: Dr Tanko Ishaya: t.ishaya@hull.ac.uk | +44 (0)1723 357235
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Research Methods and Professional Issues Website Technology Media Design and Interaction Dynamic Web Programming Digital Media Management Psychology of Internet Behavior Dissertation Project (in the summer)
Optional modules
You may choose to attend one 20-credit module from another MSc programme, but this does not count towards the award of the MSc.
Further module information About the programme

This unique MSc addresses the growing need for professionals to be able to produce well-crafted, aesthetically pleasing and fully designed digital products. Open to graduates in any discipline, the programme addresses the needs of practitioners, managers, decision makers and educators who wish to be informed about the design and technical possibilities of digital media and gain an awareness of social, cultural and business contexts. Graduates from this programme will nd employment in elds such as web design, web content management, graphic design, digital media production and development of media for a variety of devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and interactive television. The programme consists of six taught modules and a substantial personal project. The taught elements are delivered over two semesters, providing intermediate qualications Postgraduate Certicate (60 credits) and Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits). The third semester (during the summer) is dedicated to project development. Dissertation Projects often include research into novel interface paradigms, 2D and 3D design, live media integration, web accessibility, mixed media presentation and web application development. You will work closely with a personal supervisor. Students often select projects in areas related to their future employment goals.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by coursework alone or by a combination of coursework and examination.
Special features
Conveys computer science and software engineering principles essential to career success Teaches all necessary computing skills from the ground up Gives a critical awareness of contemporary issues and technologies Shows how to apply professional standards to web application development Cultivates on object oriented development approach to dynamic web applications using technologies such as xhtml, CSS, DOM, AJAX and PHP Teaches you how to develop large-scale data-driven web applications using relational databases and XML Imparts research and project management skills that enable the individual to develop as a professional Allows you to get involved in substantial individual and culturally diverse group projects Helps you understand the importance of media design and interaction in modern media devices Shows you how to apply knowledge of the psychology of internet behaviour to shaping behaviour online and creating more eective digital media systems Suitable for graduates in any discipline and a gateway to a variety of employment options
Programme content
The programmes aims and objectives are to produce graduates equipped to practise as reective and adaptive professionals in modern organisations particularly in the development, application and management of digital media technologies associated with the internet impart the practical, technical, organisational, creative and investigative skills and knowledge required to be able to anticipate, adapt to and initiate change in the development and application of digital media technologies in multimedia, entertainment and creative industries/organisations develop critical, analytical, problem-based learning skills in combination with the transferable skills required for future employment and lifelong learning develop in students an appreciation of project management to enable them to understand change management in the commercial context
Research areas
For an outline of the departments main research interests, see page 26.
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MSc in Internet Computing

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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | About 40 hours a week Entry requirements | A good Honours degree or equivalent (in any subject area) or appropriate experience in a professional environment. An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) if your rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Scarborough Campus Contact | Dr Tanko Ishaya: t.ishaya@hull.ac.uk | +44 (0)1723 357235
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Research Methods and Professional Issues Website Technology Web Security Dynamic Web Programming Digital Media Management Internet Based information Systems Dissertation Project (in the summer)
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The rapid growth of the internet and its associated applications (notably the World Wide Web) has created a market for suitably qualied internet computing professionals. This innovative programme provides industrially and commercially relevant knowledge that will enable you to design and develop eective internet applications, especially interactive websites. It aims to equip you with the broad range of theoretical and practical skills required for developing interactive and creative internet applications, together with a specialised understanding of a chosen area of interest. Recent graduates from this programme have found excellent employment openings both in the UK and abroad, not only as analysts, programmers, web designers, mobile application developers, database administrators or network/security managers but also in the management of e-commerce initiatives or the development of internet strategies. The programme consists of six taught modules and a substantial personal project. The taught element is delivered over two semesters, providing intermediate qualications a Postgraduate Certicate (60 credits) and a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits). The third semester (during the summer) is dedicated to project development. Dissertation Projects often include research into systems development; web design/implementation/security; semantic web and web 2.0; multimedia; application of new technology; e-business/e-learning /e-government studies; 2D and 3D graphics and visualization; live media integration and web accessibility. You will work closely with a personal supervisor. Students often select projects in areas related to their future employment goals.
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Special features
Conveys computer science and software engineering principles essential to career success Teaches all necessary computing skills from the ground up Gives a critical awareness of contemporary issues and technologies Shows you how to apply professional standards to web application development Cultivates an object oriented development approach to dynamic web applications using technologies such as xhtml, CSS, DOM, AJAX and PHP Teaches you how to develop large-scale data-driven web applications using relational databases and XML Develops theoretical and specic practical multimedia software development skills Imparts research and project management skills that enable the individual to develop as a professional Allows you to get involved in substantial individual and culturally diverse group projects Identies the risks in modern computing Gives partial exemption from BCS professional examinations Suitable for graduates in any discipline and a gateway to a variety of employment options
Programme content
The programme aims to develop in students the appropriate knowledge and skills to practise as professionals within organisations that are involved in the development or application of internet computing technologies an understanding of how internet technology impacts on commerce and society to enable them to participate in the deployment of such technology intellectual, creative and investigative skills that will enable them to anticipate, adapt to and initiate change in the development and application of internet-based technologies the ability to plan autonomously and advance their own learning
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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | About 40 hours a week Entry requirements | A good Honours degree or equivalent (in any subject area) or appropriate experience in a professional environment. An IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) if your rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Scarborough Campus Contact | Dr Tanko Ishaya: t.ishaya@hull.ac.uk | +44 (0)1723 357235
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Research Methods and Professional Issues Website Technology e-Business Dynamic Web Programming Media Design and Interaction Internet-Based Information Systems Dissertation Project (in the summer)
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This exciting programme adopts a creative approach to the design and management of digital media. Through an appreciation of the principles of internet computing, an understanding of humancomputer interaction and web design, and experience of the theory and practice of multimedia, you will be equipped with the practical skills required by contemporary computing companies and the ability to adapt to future developments in digital industries. Graduates from this programme will normally nd employment as web designers/developers, project managers, media application developers, mobile and interactive application designers and managers of internet technologies. The programme consists of six taught modules and a substantial personal project. The taught element is delivered over two semesters, providing intermediate qualications a Postgraduate Certicate (60 credits) and a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits). The third semester (during the summer) is dedicated to project development. Dissertation Projects often include research into novel interface design; semantic web; web 2.0; web engineering/usability; aective computing; e-business/ e-learning/e-government applications; 2D and 3D graphics and visualization; live media integration and web accessibility. You will work closely with a personal supervisor. Students often select projects in areas related to their future employment goals.
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Special features
Conveys computer science and software engineering principles essential to career success Teaches all necessary computing skills from the ground up Gives a critical awareness of contemporary issues and technologies Shows how to apply professional standards to web application development Cultivates on object oriented development approach to dynamic web applications using technologies such as xhtml, CSS, DOM, AJAX and PHP Teaches you how to develop large-scale data-driven web applications using relational databases and XML Imparts research and project management skills that enable the individual to develop as a professional Allows you to get involved in substantial individual and culturally diverse group projects Develops an understanding of the importance of media design and interaction in modern websites Introduces business concepts, strategies and models and shows how internet computing is used in developing electronic business systems Suitable for graduates in any discipline and a gateway to a variety of employment options
Programme content
The programme aims to develop in students an understanding of how internet technologies can be used to design, construct and maintain large-scale professional websites the appropriate knowledge and skills to practise as professionals within organisations that are involved in the development or application of internet-based computing technologies the creative and practical skills to enable them to produce innovative and original websites for ubiquitous devices the ability to anticipate, adapt to and initiate change in the development and application of internet-based technologies the ability to plan autonomously and advance their own learning
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Introduction to the department | 34 Research degrees in engineering | 35 The departments research groups | 37 Taught degree programmes | 43
MSc in Automatic Control MSc in Electronic Engineering MSc in Embedded Systems MSc in Medical Engineering MSc in Wireless Systems Engineering MSc in Wireless Systems and Logistics Technology
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The Department of Engineering
The Department of Engineering oers six one-year full-time taught Masters programmes plus many exciting research opportunities. We have well-established links with industry in the UK and overseas, and many senior academic posts are supported by industrial companies. The department also has extensive links with the international academic community, supports long-term visits of internationally recognised researchers to Hull and has formal exchange programmes with a number of overseas universities. Postgraduate research opportunities are detailed in what follows. Information about our taught Masters programmes can be found on pages 438.
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Research degrees in engineering

The MSc by research requires one year full-time or two years part-time; the MPhil two years full-time or three years part-time; and the PhD three years full-time or ve years part-time. The departments research is organised into three main groups, within which there are subgroups which engage with a number of discrete research themes: Design, Materials and Process Performance Control and Intelligent Systems Engineering Design Optimisation Electronics Design, Manufacture and Test Materials and Process Performance Numerical Dynamics Transmission Line Modelling Environment, Energy and Sensors Acoustics and Fluids Communications Optoelectronic Nanotechnology Sensor Networks and Energy Harvesting Medical Engineering and Technology Computational Biomedical and Biological Engineering Medical Device Development Our work in these areas is described on pages 3742, where you will also nd contact details for the sta involved and links to the relevant web pages. Each research student joins an established group, with access to the well-equipped laboratories associated with that group and to others within the department. The departments electronic and mechanical workshops provide essential support, with facilities for the design and construction of specialist experimental and test equipment. We encourage you to present the results of your work at the sharp end many new researchers develop their presentational skills by exhibiting their work to highly qualied and critical audiences at international conferences. Some of our research is funded by EU grants, and exchange visits to other EU countries are an integral part of those projects. A programme of research seminars is organised within the department, and all postgraduate students are required to attend regularly. Before submitting a thesis for examination, each PhD student is required to give a departmental research seminar.
Admission requirements
We normally require a rst or second class Honours degree (or equivalent), but we also consider applicants who can demonstrate suitable expertise in their chosen area.
If its practical relevance youre looking for, look no further. We have wellestablished links with industry in the UK and overseas, and many senior academic posts are supported by industrial companies.
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Funding and scholarships

Most of the departments research students receive nancial support from Research Councils UK specically the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) or from the EU, other funding bodies or industrial research contracts. Research Councils UK support is limited to EU residents, and industrial research contracts are linked to research projects conducted by members of academic sta supported by UK organisations such as QinetiQ, BAE Systems and the General Electric Company. Research scholarships are available from other sources, but whether you are eligible for these depends on your personal circumstances. A list of organisations which provide research scholarships is available from our Departmental Secretary. Some research students choose to self-fund, which may be done full-time or part-time. The part-time option is particularly attractive to students who wish to pursue a higher degree while remaining in full-time employment. You are encouraged to forge your own links with industry. Such links can result in further support to augment basic funding as well as consultancy and employment opportunities. Within the department, openings also exist for some paid demonstrating work associated with undergraduate courses.
Further information and applications

Please direct academic enquiries to the email addresses given with the research areas outlined on pages 3742. For more general information or an application form, please contact Departmental Secretary Department of Engineering University of Hull Hull, HU6 7RX, UK T +44 (0)1482 465891 F +44 (0)1482 466664 engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk www.eng.hull.ac.uk
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The Design, Materials and Process Performance Group

Control and Intelligent Systems Engineering (C&ISE)
www.hull.ac.uk/control Professor R J Patton (r.j.patton@hull.ac.uk) Dr M Hou (m.hou@hull.ac.uk) C&ISEs research focuses on the development, analysis and design of new methods for achieving fault-tolerant control and robust estimation in complex dynamical systems. Novel methods have been developed and tested for robust fault detection and isolation (FDI) in systems that have complex and uncertain dynamics. There has been a considerable interest in real applications, for example in mechatronics, in aerospace systems and in distributed control and networked control systems problems. Several studies have also commenced investigating the application of robust estimation methods to biomedical signal processing applications. FDI plays an important role in control systems which are capable of compensating for faults and reconguring to achieve fault-tolerant control (FTC), and C&ISE projects encompass both theoretical development and application. The theoretical work has been published in numerous journal and conference papers, and application studies include satellite attitude control, jet engine systems, ight control, nuclear reactor cooling systems, steel mills and electro-pneumatic actuators. The methods used are based on robust estimation/control theory (H, linear matrix inequalities, linear parameter-varying systems, sliding mode observers, unknown input decoupling, output injection, feedback linearisation and neuro-fuzzy algorithms). A study concluded in 2005 on robust FDI for satellites developed a method for detecting and isolating faults in the small thrusters that stabilise the spacecraft. The robust FDI approach, developed at Hull, is now being implemented in satellite systems for LISA (the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna). The work has been published in a number of international journal papers and conferences (for further details please refer to www.hull.ac.uk/control). Another recent research project was the EU FP6 STREP Networked Control Systems Tolerant to Faults (NeCST) (see www.strep-necst.org). In this project, C&ISE research sta developed an autonomous control approach to FTC of distributed networked systems. This new autonomous FTC strategy is being developed for distributed control applications, including the control of networked systems. C&ISE is currently involved in an EU FP7 STREP Advanced Fault Diagnosis for Safer Flight Guidance and Control (ADDSAFE) project with academic and industrial partners and industry across Europe. The research project will run from July 2009 to June 2012. C&ISE has also entered into an EPSRC/BBSRC-funded collaboration with the Medical Engineering Research Group to develop a bio-inspired approach to modelling the dynamics and control of mechano-transduction of bone osteocyte networks.
Design Optimisation
www.hull.ac.uk/MAPP Dr J S Liu (j.s.liu@hull.ac.uk) Design optimisation is becoming increasingly important for advanced and competitive products. Our research in this area focuses on developing advanced optimisation methods and tools for real-world engineering design problems. This includes sizing, shape and topology optimisation of complex structures and multiobjective/multicriterion design optimisation of components, structures and engineering systems. A heuristic topology/shape optimisation method (metamorphic development a powerful nite element based method creating optimum concepts and layouts from a basic denition of a design problem) and a general-purpose, multifactor engineering optimisation method (called MOST) are being developed further. These novel methods have found wide applications. The research has links with other universities (including Cambridge and UMIST) and with a number of industrial partners.
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Electronics Design, Test and Manufacture

www.hull.ac.uk/EDTM Dr I M Bell (i.m.bell@hull.ac.uk) Dr J M Gilbert (j.m.gilbert@hull.ac.uk) To compete in the global market for modern electronic products, companies must use the best available techniques in design, manufacture and test and integrate these as eectively as possible. Our research in this area focuses on tools and techniques for design for test and design for manufacture of analogue and mixed signal circuits and systems. Our work on quality cost analysis uses statistical methods to determine the probability of faults, failure modes and eects analysis to assign a severity to their consequences, and nancial modelling methods to determine the costs (from scrap, repair, warranty returns and product liability) arising from these faults. To assess the eectiveness of testing in the identication of faults, we have developed the ANTICS analogue fault simulator. By integrating design, manufacture and testing within a unied framework, we have developed methods of assessing designs in terms of their overall cost and can minimise total cost at an early stage of development. An understanding of electronics manufacturing is critical to this work, and we have extensive experience of novel manufacturing processes. Here, our interests centre on the use of lasers in electronics manufacture particularly for soldering circuit assemblies and in the modelling and control of the laser soldering process. Our systems design and test work, carried out in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, has recently concentrated on developing system simulation models and self-test strategies for microchemical reactors. Our work is focused on but not limited to autonomous microanalytical systems for applications such as environmental monitoring.
Materials and Process Performance

www.hull.ac.uk/MAPP Dr K S Fancey (k.s.fancey@hull.ac.uk) Dr G B Neighbour (g.b.neighbour@hull.ac.uk) The groups activities include promoting environmental sustainability linked to advanced manufacturing and engineering, a signicant proportion of its research being interdisciplinary in nature. Our work follows two themes: rst, the design of new systems in manufacturing; second, the development of new materials and the analysis of the their performance, particularly in the nuclear industry. The main current concern is the eectiveness of UK gas-cooled nuclear reactor core designs, especially materials performance and the continued functionality of core components in supporting life extension through various modelling and analytical techniques. One major activity is the development of a novel method of producing composite materials with improved mechanical properties, but without the need to increase mass or section thickness. This method exploits the use of viscoelastically recovering polymeric bres to provide compressive stress in the matrix material, oering signicantly improved processing exibility over conventional elastically generated prestressing routes. Additionally, these materials may provide benets for applications including transportation (reduced fuel consumption, improved crashworthiness) and sports/safety applications (lightweight impact/blast protection). The development is at the blue skies stage, but signicant progress has been made within a three-year research project funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The work is practically based (with some scope for computer modelling), covering aspects of polymer physics, materials technology and mechanical engineering.
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Eort is also devoted to policy formulation using a systems approach for materials treatment, in terms of energy-from-waste applications and radioactive materials treatment, waste minimisation and decommissioning particularly the eect of risk assessment methodology on environmental and sociotechnical decision making. Various other interests are redundancy in design, project management, management systems, risk, Best Practicable Environmental Option, and HAZard and OPerability analysis studies.
Numerical Dynamics Transmission Line Modelling

www.hull.ac.uk/TLM Dr S H Pulko (s.h.pulko@hull.ac.uk) Dr A J Wilkinson (a.j.wilkinson@hull.ac.uk) This group is internationally active in the modelling of transient phenomena such as changing temperature elds and wave propagation. It is particularly concerned with the development and application of the TLM (transmission line modelling) numerical technique. Current major application areas are in electronics and food. Integrated circuits, for example, provide enormous processing power in very small volumes but usually need to be used in conjunction with passive components such as resistors, capacitors and inductors to make electronic circuits. Recent advances have allowed passive components to be embedded within PCBs, so that the space occupied is reduced. Careful and detailed thermal simulation has helped the development of this technology and the ongoing design of PCBs. The group has an active collaboration with the University of Oran and the Ecole Normale Polytechnique, El Harrach, in thermal device modelling. E-commerce has prompted a dramatic increase in the number and range of temperature-sensitive foods delivered in small quantities to businesses or to consumers. For such deliveries, it is important that no part of the food reaches an unacceptable temperature at any time during the delivery. Our early work was concerned with the use of EPS and gel refrigerants to keep foods at a temperature below 8 C, without allowing any part of the food to freeze. More recently, this has been extended to dierent types of container, dierent types of refrigerants, and phase change materials and dierent required temperature ranges for the food. The group also continues its work on development of the TLM algorithm: the objective is to devise methods of intervening in an unacceptable thermal eld transient and manipulating it directly, using a restricted range of actuation points.
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The Environment, Energy and Sensors Group

Acoustics and Fluids
www.eng.hull.ac.uk/EES Dr S Lukaschuk (s.lukaschuk@hull.ac.uk) Dr K S Paulson (k.s.paulson@hull.ac.uk) Dr P A Rubini (p.a.rubini@hull.ac.uk) Fluid dynamics and acoustic phenomena are fundamental to many industrial applications. Led by Dr Lukaschuk, our Fluids Laboratory has excellent experimental facilities including three-dimensional laser particle image velocimetry and laser doppler anemometry equipment. Work is undertaken in collaboration with colleagues from environmental science, biology and medicine on a range of projects. Recent fundamental research by Dr Lukaschuk has included the hydrodynamics of small oating particles (resulting in an article in Nature) and the energy spectra of gravity waves. Practical applications include the concentration and separation of biological cells, the dynamics of suspensions and the self-motility of microorganisms. New projects include the medical and non-medical applications of bubbles and droplets in sound elds, where we have particular expertise in analysing microbubble behaviour under vibrating and ultrasound insonication in combination with highspeed photography. Dr Rubini has an interest in the application of computational uid dynamics to practical engineering problems. This work includes established topics such as internal and external aerodynamics, propulsion and re safety, plus exciting new areas such as acoustic modes in gas turbines, multiphase processes in oilair systems and novel oshore wave power devices. Our diverse acoustics research includes acoustoseismic buried landmine detection and an acoustic land-based method for sizing raindrops, led by Dr Paulson. This project is motivated by the need for ne-scale rainfall models enabling fault-tolerant management of radio networks. It also has applications in urban hydrology and soil erosion studies. We participate in collaborative research projects with major industrial companies, research organisations, and small and medium-sized enterprises and private companies across Europe.
Communications
www.hull.ac.uk/communication Dr K S Paulson (k.paulson@hull.ac.uk) Mr N G Riley (n.g.riley@hull.ac.uk) Established in 1986, the Centre for Communications Systems and Technology (CCST) has held numerous grants from the EPSRC and other sources. Sta and postgraduate research within the group often complements the Universitys internationally recognised taught MSc programmes in Wireless Systems Engineering and in Wireless Systems and Logistics Technology. Previous research focused on high frequency overthe-horizon radio propagation and systems, electromagnetic compatibility, manmade noise, electromagnetic interactions and frequency selective surfaces. Current foci are radio frequency identication systems (RFID), dynamic network fade management and multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) systems. Rain is the dominant fade mechanism leading to outage on radio systems operating at 10 GHz and above. An EPSRC-funded research project is developing spatialtemporal models of rain variation, which will be applied to the modelling of dynamic fade mitigation techniques on heterogeneous networks of microwave links. A further EPSRC-funded project aims to develop acoustic systems for the measurement of rain parameters at the extremely ne scales necessary for radio systems engineering of microwave systems.
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A key research area is the design of multiple-antenna multi-user systems. Current work looks at the application of a priori information on the orthogonal frequencydivision multiplexing channel variation with frequency to reduce the estimation overhead and increase the accuracy of channel state information (CSI). MIMO channel models are used to devise and test descriptions of CSI with the fewest and most easily measured parameters. We have many national and international collaborators, and very strong links with Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency which recently contributed to the construction of the Universitys Logistics Institute.
Optoelectronic Nanotechnology
www.hull.ac.uk/opto Professor S K Haywood (s.k.haywood@hull.ac.uk) Dr I Itskevich (i.itskevich@hull.ac.uk) Optoelectronic semiconductor devices are in common use for a myriad of applications, including lasers in CD players and bar code readers, photodetectors in infrared security cameras, solar cells for power generation and optical modulators for telecommunication signals. We study the interaction between light and a semiconductor, which is central to all these devices. Modern electronic and optoelectronic devices are frequently less than one micron in size hence the need for nanometre-scale technology. Such devices often incorporate low-dimensional nanostructures such as quantum wells and quantum dots, which may be as small as 10 nanometres, and their behaviour is described by the laws of quantum mechanics. Our research covers a range of topics, from understanding the fundamental physics in quantum-well and quantum-dot nanostructures to practical applications such as making more ecient solar cells or longer wavelength photodetectors and lasers for improved gas sensors, gas analysis and environmental monitoring. We also interface with the Department of Physical Sciences on several projects, some of which are funded by the EPSRC, the Leverhulme Trust, EU grants and industry. Our list of collaborators includes universities and research institutes across the UK and Europe, as well as companies such as e2v Technologies and Alcatel.
Sensor Networks and Energy Harvesting

www.eng.hull.ac.uk/EES Dr J M Gilbert (j.m.gilbert@hull.ac.uk) Sensor networks are groups of interconnected nodes capable of sensing their environment and fusing the information gathered to provide richer data than could be obtained from a single sensor. Sensor nodes typically have a range of sensors and processing capability and ad-hoc networking capability, typically via short range radio, but must also be power ecient. Research is focused on sensing devices (particularly chemical sensors), on robust and fault-tolerant networking and on applications in the natural and built environment. Providing power for sensor network operation over long periods is a key research challenge. We are investigating the use of energy scavenging techniques for this and similar applications. In particular, we are developing systems to extract electrical energy from ambient sources such as vibration and human movement.
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The Medical Engineering Research Group

www.hull.ac.uk/mbe Dr M J Fagan (m.j.fagan@hull.ac.uk) Dr C A Dobson (c.a.dobson@hull.ac.uk) The group focuses on computational biomedical and biological engineering research. Current and recent supporters of our work include the major UK research councils (BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC), the Department of Health, the European Union, the Leverhulme Trust, the Royal Society and a number of medical charities. Our current research grant income is 1.6 million, supporting a team of 10 researchers based in purpose-built state-of-the-art medical engineering laboratories. The key technologies that we use are nite element analysis and multibody dynamics analysis, with core input data provided by microCT, nanoindenter, dynamic mechanical analysis and direct experimental measurement strain gauge and laser interferometry, for example. A key activity of the group is the modelling of bone to understand its form and function at all levels from simulating mechanotransduction by the osteocyte network through to the modelling of whole bones. The group has a special interest in the modelling of skulls to examine how mechanical environment aects primate skull morphology and the relationship between the biomechanics and evolution of tetrapod skulls. We also work on computer-assisted diagnostics (predicting the risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms by patient-specic nite element analysis, for example), and we are involved in medical device development particularly the development of solutions for patients following laryngectomy. We have many national and international collaborators, and strong links with clinicians in local hospitals and the Hull York Medical School, who also contribute to our MSc in Medical Engineering.
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MSc in Automatic Control

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Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree (typically 2.1 or above) in an engineering or related discipline, but less well-qualied applicants with relevant industrial experience may be considered. International applicants whose rst language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) Fees | The standard University fees apply (see www.hull.ac.uk/money). The University does oer some Science Studentships to non-EU students please contact the department for more information Location | Hull Campus Contact | Postgraduate Admissions Secretary: +44 (0)1482 465141 | engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk Complex Circuits and Systems Advanced Discrete Time Signal Processing and Integrated Circuit Design Machine Vision Communication Systems Radio Frequency and Microwave Devices, Techniques and Measurements Stress Analysis and Finite Element Analysis Thermo-Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics
Assessment
The taught modules are assessed by coursework and by written examinations taken in January and May. The project is nished in September and examined by dissertation and viva.
Special features
Advanced machines and devices which carry out sophisticated tasks rely on automatic control principles. The fast-growing power of hardware and software in microcontrollers makes implementation of control algorithms ever more easily accessible to engineers. This MSc oers you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills essential for a good command of control theory, to identify applications and successfully implement control principles.
About the programme

This MSc is for you if you wish to become a control engineer in manufacturing or research and development in industry, or to pursue a PhD in control engineering. The programme provides a balance between control theory and practical control engineering applications. Students acquire knowledge in control theory, algorithm development, simulation, interface design and control implementation, complemented by generic engineering knowledge and skills.
Research areas
Programme content
The programmes aims and objectives are to impart advanced knowledge in control principles and general knowledge in computer simulation and measurement instruments develop skills in software and hardware implementation of control algorithms facilitate your professional development and enhance your career prospects
Core modules
Product Planning and Design Exercise (Semester 1) Advanced Control (Semesters 1 and 2) Low Power/Voltage Design, VHDL and Project Planning (Semester 2) Dissertation Project
Optional modules
You choose three modules from the following (although not all modules may be available in any one session): Control and Robotics Applied Optoelectronics Advanced Digital Systems Design
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MSc in Electronic Engineering

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Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree (typically 2.1 or above) in an engineering or related discipline, but less well-qualied applicants with relevant industrial experience may be considered. International applicants whose rst language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) Fees | The standard University fees apply (see www.hull.ac.uk/money). The University does oer some Science Studentships to non-EU students please contact the department for more information Location | Hull Campus Contact | Postgraduate Admissions Secretary: +44 (0)1482 465141 | engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk Control and Robotics Machine Vision Communication Systems Mobile Radio, Propagation and Antennas Radio Frequency and Microwave Devices, Techniques and Measurements
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Special features
There is a signicant demand for engineers trained beyond the Bachelors level. This MSc provides a rational, exibly structured and coherent programme of postgraduate study. You will achieve a profound knowledge base in a wide area of electronic engineering and develop your wider skills in IT, communication, problem solving, team working and time/task management. As a result, the programme can be a springboard to a successful professional career.
About the programme

This MSc is for students who wish to study a generic programme which is not biased towards a specialisation. It provides advanced knowledge across electronic engineering without being focused on a particular area. It is a exible programme with a range of options to accommodate your preferences, allowing you to gain subject-specic and generic skills, and combines academic depth with current industrial practice in the context of real engineering applications.
Research areas
Programme content
The programmes aims and objectives are to satisfy the demand for engineers trained beyond the Bachelors level impart sound general knowledge in advanced electronic engineering present an intellectual challenge to the students facilitate your professional development and enhance your career prospects
Core modules
Product Planning and Design Exercise (Semester 1) Complex Circuits and Systems (Semester 2) Dissertation Project
Optional modules
You choose four modules from the following (although not all modules may be available in any one session): Advanced Digital Systems Design Advanced Discrete Time Signal Processing and Integrated Circuit Design Applied Optoelectronics Advanced Control
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MSc in Embedded Systems

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Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree (typically 2.1 or above) in an engineering or related discipline, but less well-qualied applicants with relevant industrial experience may be considered. International applicants whose rst language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) Fees | The standard University fees apply (see www.hull.ac.uk/money). The University does oer some Science Studentships to non-EU students please contact the department for more information Location | Hull Campus Contact | Postgraduate Admissions Secretary: +44 (0)1482 465141 | engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk
Optional modules
You choose two modules from the following (although not all modules may be available in any one session): Mobile Radio, Propagation and Antennas Advanced Control Radio Frequency and Microwave Devices, Techniques and Measurements Machine Vision
Assessment
Special features
Microcontrollers are being designed into more and more products cars, washing machines, mobile phones, and so on. The fast-growing and challenging area of embedded systems requires engineers with hardware and software design capabilities in relation to these various uses. This advanced programme oers a natural progression route for graduates in electrical and electronic engineering, physics, computer science or related disciplines, and it is structured to provide you with the necessary skills for embedded systems development.
About the programme

This MSc is for students who wish to study a programme that engages them in system development and design focusing on microcontrollers, both hardware and software. It provides advanced knowledge in areas essential to this type of design and development while also providing learning in areas closely associated with embedded systems, such as control and communications.
Research areas
Programme content
The programmes aims and objectives are to impart knowledge of electronic systems design based around microcontrollers develop the ability to manage new technologies and integrate them into system design satisfy the growing demand for engineers with embedded systems experience facilitate your professional development and enhance your career prospects
Core modules
Advanced Digital Systems Design (Semester 1) Product Planning and Design Exercise (Semester 1) Advanced Discrete Time Signal Processing and Integrated Circuit Design (Semesters 1 and 2) Complex Circuits and Systems (Semester 2) Dissertation Project
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MSc in Medical Engineering

FastFacts
Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree (typically 2.1 or above) in an engineering or related discipline, but less well-qualied applicants with relevant industrial experience may be considered. International applicants whose rst language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of550 (or equivalent) Fees | The standard University fees apply (see www.hull.ac.uk/money). The University does oer some Science Studentships to non-EU students please contact the department for more information Location | Hull Campus Contact | Contact | Postgraduate Admissions Secretary: +44 (0)1482 465141 | engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk
Module information
Key subjects covered in the programme include anatomy and physiology; biomaterials and biological materials; cardiovascular devices; nite element analysis; intellectual property rights; medical device innovation; medical device standards and regulations; medical imaging; medical statistics; musculoskeletal modelling; orthopaedic devices; regenerative medicine; research skills and project planning; tissue engineering; and visualization of medical data. In addition, each student carries out a major project, which usually involves a clinician from a local hospital or an industrial partner or both.
Assessment
Special features About the programme

This programme is aimed at individuals who want to take advantage of the opportunities oered by this dynamic, expanding industry but do not have the necessary medical or bioengineering background. It gives you the option of specialising in modelling and simulation, which are seen as key tools in modern health care technology development. It provides training in core subject-specic skills, combined with modules concerning medical device development, to prepare you for a career in the health care industry or with a health care provider. The programme is also an ideal pathway for progression from a Bachelors degree to a PhD. The University has an international reputation for medical engineering research, and our expertise supports this MSc programme (see www.hull.ac.uk/mbe). It is based in the Medical Engineering Laboratories and oered in association with the Hull York Medical School and the local NHS Hospital Trust.
Research areas
The Medical Engineering Research Group is currently working in a range of dierent areas, from basic research into the biomechanics of bone through medical device development to computer-assisted diagnostics. Its work is supported by the leading research councils, the Department of Health, the Royal Society and health care charities, with current project funding in excess of 2 million. It also provides support to health care companies through its own business unit, MediCET.
Programme content
The programme enables you to acquire essential knowledge of anatomy and physiology, biomaterials, biological materials and medical engineering applications an understanding of medical device innovation, development and exploitation advanced skills in the latest computer modelling and simulation techniques the skills and condence to develop a new medicaldevice from concept to clinical trials training in research methods, with an emphasis on their application in the medical and medical engineering eld experience of undertaking a signicant and relevant research project
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MSc in Wireless Systems Engineering

FastFacts
Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | Normally an Honours degree (typically 2.1 or above) in an engineering or related discipline, but less well-qualied applicants with relevant industrial experience may be considered. International applicants whose rst language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) Fees | The standard University fees apply (see www.hull.ac.uk/money). The University does oer some Science Studentships to non-EU students please contact the department for more information Location | Hull Campus Contact | Postgraduate Admissions Secretary: +44 (0)1482 465141 | engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk It also enables you to acquire practical experience in the design and construction of RF electronics practical skills in the use of sophisticated tools such as vector network and spectrum analysers, anechoic chambers, and so on the skills and condence to develop new radio systems from concept to prototype training in research methods, with an emphasis on their application in the eld of radio systems engineering experience of undertaking a signicant and relevant research project
Module information
Key subjects covered in the programme include antenna systems for xed and mobile communications; the design of RF systems; digital signal processing for radio communications; active RF and microwave circuits; mobile radio systems and propagation; radio frequency and microwave measurements; and spectrum management and utilisation. In addition, you will carry out a major project from Easter to September (after the teaching block) which relates to a real industrial problem. Some projects are carried out on site with our local and national industrial partners.
About the programme

Mobile radio encompasses a diversity of communications requirements and technical solutions, including personal mobile radio, cordless telephones and cellular mobile radio systems (GSM, for instance), as well as various indoor radio systems such as wireless indoor networks or local area networks. In view of the huge size of the projected market for these enhanced systems which provide exible personal communications, it is important that industry equips itself to meet this challenge. This MSc programme imparts a thorough knowledge of actual modern radio systems and of the fundamental principles and design constraints embodied in those systems. It is an ideal pathway for progression from a Bachelors degree to a PhD.
Assessment
Special features
The University has an international reputation for radio systems research, and our expertise supports this MSc. The programme is based in the Centre for Communications Systems and Technology (CCST www.hull.ac.uk/communication) within the Department of Engineering and in the Logistics Institute (www.hull.ac.uk/logistics).
Programme content
The programme imparts essential knowledge of electromagnetic propagation through indoor and outdoor environments and the operating principles of typical radio systems from Bluetooth through to radar systems the design, operation and verication of radio frequency (RF) electronics and the principles of modulation and coding
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MSc in Wireless Systems and Logistics Technology

FastFacts
Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | Applicants will normally hold an Honours degree in electronic engineering (or equivalent), but less well- qualied applicants with relevant industrial experience may be considered. International applicants whose rst language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent) Fees | The standard University fees apply (see www.hull.ac.uk/money). The University does oer some Science Studentships to non-EU students please contact the department for more information Location | Hull Campus Contact | Postgraduate Admissions Secretary: +44 (0)1482 465141 | engineering.admissions@hull.ac.uk It also enables you to acquire practical experience in the design and construction of RF electronics practical skills in the use of industry standard development and verication hardware and software the skills and condence to develop new RFID/AIDC systems from concept to prototype training in research methods, with an emphasis on their application in the eld of RFID systems engineering experience of undertaking a signicant and relevant research project
Module information
Key subjects covered in the programme include applications of item-attendant data systems; the principles of supply chain management; antenna systems for xed and mobile communications; RFID systems design; digital signal processing for radio communications; active RF and microwave circuits; mobile radio systems and propagation; radio frequency and microwave measurements; and spectrum management and utilisation. In addition, you will carry out a major project from Easter to September (after the teaching block), which relates to a real industrial problem. Some projects are carried out on site with our local and national industrial partners.
About the programme

This MSc cultivates a thorough knowledge of actual modern radio systems and of the fundamental principles and design constraints embodied in those systems, as well as a solid appreciation of the benets of such systems to the logistics industry. In line with the Logistics Institutes overall philosophy, students on this programme study the foundations of logistics and supply chain management alongside management-oriented students, enhancing their experience through this perspective. The programme is an ideal pathway for progression from a Bachelors degree to a PhD.
Assessment
Programme content
The programme imparts essential knowledge and understanding of the requirements for appropriate support technology in business the applications of radio communications and itemattendant data in logistics and management electromagnetic propagation through indoor and outdoor environments the operating principles of a range of radio frequency identication (RFID) and automatic identication and data capture (AIDC) systems the design, operation and verication of RF electronics and the principles of modulation and coding
Special features
The University has an international reputation for radio systems research, and our expertise supports this MSc. The programme is based in the Centre for Communications Systems and Technology (CCST www.hull.ac.uk/communication) within the Engineering Department and in the Logistics Institute (www.hull.ac.uk/logistics).
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Geography
Introduction to the department | 50 Research in the Department of Geography | 51 Higher degrees in geography | 53 Sta and their research interests | 56 Taught degree programmes | 58
MA in Urban and Regional Regeneration MSc in Environmental Technology (taught) MSc in GIS and Environmental Modelling
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The Department of Geography
The Department of Geography is a world-class centre of excellence for interdisciplinary research into, and postgraduate study of, human and physical environments. The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) of 2001 ranked Hulls Geography Department as one of the leading centres for geographical research in Britain, and the 2008 RAE reinforced this reputation for areas of world-class research. We have also maintained a position towards the top of the National Student Surveys for satisfaction with our teaching provision in recent years; we were the countrys joint-leading department in this area in 2005 and 2006. Our facilities and training provision reect these leading rankings, and we provide extensive teaching, library and support facilities in a friendly and supportive environment. In particular, we oer an active and vibrant research culture with a large, but not impersonal, postgraduate community high-quality resource, laboratory, computing and computer support facilities a personal yet thorough training programme within the department, and access to the Universitys comprehensive postgraduate training programme individual supervision, small-group tutorials and full seminar programmes selected scholarship, tutorship and fee support recognition by research councils for the award of studentships for MPhil, PhD and taught Masters programmes Postgraduate research opportunities are detailed below. Information about our taught Masters programmes can be found on pages 5860.
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Research in the Department of Geography

Our research culture
The Geography Department is continuing its long-standing tradition of producing postgraduates who go on to academic careers in Britain and elsewhere. We usually have 25 to 30 research postgraduates and up to 20 taught postgraduates in the department. We accept around 120 undergraduates, so our overall stastudent ratio is around 1:12 extremely favourable by national standards and clearly benecial to small-group teaching provision and supervision at all levels. Consequently, our postgraduates have plenty of support from and contact with academics and other researchers but are not swamped in an industrial-scale training department. You are treated as an individual and as a central part of our research community and research culture. The rest of the research community is composed of 23 academics (including six professors) and four Research Fellows. We have two core research groups in human geography and three in physical geography as foci of excellence in research. There are a number of major research themes within each group, and postgraduates are encouraged to focus their studies on particular clusters. We particularly welcome applications on topics in our ve areas of research excellence: Human geography Environment and Spaces of Governance Knowledge, Cultures and Space Physical geography Sediment and Flow Dynamics System Response to Environmental Change Aquatic Systems and Resources All research postgraduates are full members of these clusters and benet from specialised seminars, workshops and reading groups, as well as the research events operating at the wider departmental level. For further details on our research clusters and current research projects, visit www.hull.ac.uk/geog. The department is home to four research institutes and centres; it also co-hosts a seminar network and uniquely operates a world-class research facility at The Deep, Hulls award-winning submarium and visitor and educational centre. The Total Environment Simulator (TES) there replicates environmental ow processes and sediment conditions for advanced research and is fast emerging as a centre for international research collaborations.
Environments, facilities and equipment for postgraduates

The department is part of the Faculty of Science, although we also have strong research links with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. We occupy the Cohen Building, one of the two original buildings on the Hull Campus, which retains its historic architectural integrity while beneting from extensive investment in rstclass research and teaching facilities. All postgraduate students are given a shared oce, and research postgraduates are provided with a desktop PC plus access to printers, scanners and all relevant IT hardware and software (taught postgraduates share PCs and can use 100 or so distributed through our building). Our specialist IT Ocer and an Experimental Ocer, plus 10 technicians and four secretaries, support the research programme. Facilities for taught students include purpose-built lecture, seminar and tutorial rooms. Research students enjoy rst-class facilities which include research computing rooms; specialist palaeoecology, hydraulics and earth observation remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) laboratories; workshops; a photographic suite; a graphics unit; and almost a hundred PCs linked to University and national networks. A further GIS laboratory is equipped with high-specication workstations for processing satellite and airborne remote sensing data (including
With strong showings in the RAEs of 2001 and 2008, the department is a world-class centre of excellence for interdisciplinary research into human and physical environments.
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passive microwave, hyperspectral and digital photogrammetry techniques). The laboratories house a full range of equipment for the analysis of soils, sediments, plants, water and air including high-quality research microscopes, a ume (10 metres) and wave channel, a rainfall simulator, and access to the Universitys SEM and x-ray diraction facilities. There is also an extensive range of eld and survey equipment and vehicles for postgraduate use. The University Map Room, housed within the building, contains more than 100,000 maps and oers a resources service for geography students. Meanwhile, the Universitys main library just a couple of minutes walk from the department houses all the literature and resources that you need. All postgraduates have access to the Graduate School, a purpose-built facility open 24/7, which oers study and research space and equipment plus social spaces and dedicated postgraduate support services.
Research centres
The department incorporates a number of research centres whose work is sponsored by a range of organisations, including English Heritage, the Environment Agency, the World Wide Fund for Nature, Yorkshire Forward and the Heritage Lottery Fund. For further details of these research centres, see www.hull.ac.uk/geog. The Deep, in Hull city centre, houses the TES a large open-channel ume facility capable of modelling and measuring ne- and coarse-grained uvial environments; rainfallruno interactions over experimental catchments; and coastal wave dynamics. The Wetland Archaeology and Environments Research Centre (WAERC) builds on the Humber Wetlands Survey commissioned by English Heritage and works extensively in the elds of wetland management and palaeoenvironments. The Earth Observation Science (EOS) unit specialises in GIS and satellite remote sensing, with special reference to applications in water management and coastal areas. Within human geography, the Centre for City and Regional Studies (CCRS) investigates the processes of city and regional development and aims to contribute to the design of more eective policies through active engagement with policy and user communities, while a sub-section the Hull and Humber City Region Observatory (HHCRO) directs this research explicitly into the public sector. The department also plays a central role in two interdisciplinary research centres. The Centre for Adaptive Science and Sustainability (CASS) explores how contemporary society might develop versatile, exible and sustained responses to the challenges and opportunities of global changes, and prepare and adapt environments and societies for them. It coordinates research, facilitates cross-disciplinary contacts and initiatives and pump-primes new projects. It works alongside the Centre for Low Carbon Futures (CLCF) in which Hull, in collaboration with other Yorkshire universities, researches interdisciplinary aspects of climate-change response and associated technological changes.
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Higher degrees in geography

Research degrees
We oer MA by Research MSc by Research MPhil PhD
The department has a strong record of graduating research students and funding them through a range of sources. Current and recent PhD students have been funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). For human geographers, we have elite training recognition from AHRC and ESRC CASE, 1+3 and +3 Research Studentships. All PhD students have a panel of three supervisors, while Masters students have two. Our well-established supervisory and research training programme for Masters and PhD by research has strong additional support through the Universitys nationally recognised and award-winning Postgraduate Research Training Scheme. The department supports postgraduates by funding their travel to professional academic conferences and eld locations as well as providing a base support allocation for small items and routine expenses. Students also benet from an external research seminar series which attracts established researchers from the UK and overseas plus a weekly internal sta and postgraduate seminar series and reading groups. Studentships may be available for qualied candidates proposing research on topics related to any of the departments ve main research themes (page 51). MA and MSc by research are supported, with a number of small student bursaries available on a competitive basis.
Research Masters degrees

One-year research Masters degrees are particularly suitable for students wishing to undertake further study by research without committing to a three- or four-year PhD programme. We oer a range of research degrees that suit vocational career trajectories or appeal to students who wish to continue to a further research degree.
MSc in Environmental Technology (research)

Environmental technology is a major area of economic and policy relevance in the UK and internationally. This interdisciplinary MSc programme is based in the Department of Geography and supported by the Departments of Engineering, Biological Sciences and Chemistry. As a research degree, it enables the development of a specic area of interest through a research project carried out over the course of a year. This qualication is suitable for a career in renewable energy, environmental management, waste management, environmental consultancy or government agencies, or as preparation for a PhD. The programme imparts the key scientic and technical principles underlying environmental technology, as well as a critical awareness of relevant current debates and contemporary policy and practices of environmental technology. The research and analytical skills that you can develop include GIS, remote sensing, environmental modelling and programming, and group and independent study skills. A work placement option is also available.
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Core modules Contemporary Issues in Environmental Technology Waste Management Research Design Thesis (30,000-word limit) Optional modules Eco-Design Renewable Energy Principles of GIS Environmental Assessment Industrial and Environmental Chemistry Applied Project (work placement) Reective Practice (work-based module for students in employment) GIS and Remote Sensing Environmental Modelling Introduction to Programming for Environmental Modellers You choose two options from the list. Some modules have maximum or minimum student numbers. Note also that we regularly review all our programmes. See the website for module availability. Based at the Hull Campus, the programme commences in September and is available for full-time study over one year or part-time study over two. For further details contact Dr Pauline Deutz at p.deutz@hull.ac.uk. We also oer a fully taught MSc in Environmental Technology: see page 59.
MRes in Human Geography (leading to a research degree)

The MRes (Master of Research) oers training in advanced human geography research skills and methods, as well as a core of subject-specic skills, to provide a sound preparation for a research career. You are able to choose from a range of optional taught modules which reect our research strengths (in sustainable cities and regional development and in social and cultural geography) as well as specialising in a particular area of human geography in your dissertation. The MRes is oered across a calendar year, comprising two semesters of taught modules and a further semester of independent research. The aims of the programme are to engage you in advanced-level theoretical debates in contemporary human geography to provide advanced training in social science research methods, with an emphasis on their application within human geography to provide a pathway from a BA/BSc to PhD to form an appropriate rst stage in the 1+3 progression for students wishing to conduct research At the end of the programme you will be able to critically evaluate key contemporary debates independently research, synthesise and review current literature understand the principles of research design and how to devise research questions critically appraise various theoretical and methodological approaches employ a range of methods of data gathering and analysis appropriate to dierent research contexts use a range of generic skills that can transfer to future academic or non-academic contexts We welcome applicants with a background in geography, as well as those with good degrees in related subjects such as anthropology, economics, environmental studies, history, politics, planning and sociology.
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Entry requirements, funding and applications

Applicants for research degrees should normally hold a rst or upper second class Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in geography or a related discipline. Overseas students should also meet the Universitys English language entry requirements (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent). We encourage applications for NERC, AHRC, ESRC, ESRC Case and +3 Postgraduate Research Studentship Awards. We enter good candidates for University Scholarships. Departmental bursaries may be available for MSc and MA research students. You should also consider the research expertise of the potential supervisors listed on pages 567. For further information on the application process, consult www.hull.ac.uk/geog or contact Dr David Atkinson (email david.atkinson@hull.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1482 465352).
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Research interests of potential supervisors

Dr David Atkinson is Director of Postgraduate Research and a cultural and historical geographer. He has research interests in the histories of geographical knowledge, the landscapes of memory and commemoration, and the geographies of Italian fascism and Italian colonialism. Dr Tim Bellerby has research interests in hydrology, remote sensing and water resources management. He works extensively in North Africa and particularly on the Nile Basin. He is Co-Director of the EOS unit. Dr Phillip Bradley has long-standing research interests in environmental and development studies. He has worked extensively in East and West Africa and has extensive links across the continent. He has taught at universities in Sweden and the UK. Dr Jane Bunting researches environmental change and long-term ecosystem dynamics in wetlands, woodlands and cultural landscapes in the northern temperate zone, including Canada, Scandinavia and northern Britain. She has also worked as an environmental archaeologist. Professor Tom Coulthard has interests in the numerical and physical modelling of river systems and their response to environmental change. He also works on ood risk modelling, metal contamination modelling and long-term uvial interactions with vegetation. Dr David Counsell has considerable experience as a planner in local government and as an academic researcher. His particular interests are in environment policy making and environmental management, sustainable development and urban and regional planning. Dr Pauline Deutz undertakes research in waste management and policy issues, including the potential use of product design as a tool for sustainable resource management. She is also interested in sustainable development. Dr Sally Eden has research interests in environmental policy and business activities, public perceptions of nature, and environmental management. She is increasingly interested in the interwoven roles of science, ethics and consumption in these elds. Dr Graham Ferrier is NERC EOS Senior Lecturer, with interests in remote sensing applications and environmental modelling, which he applies to estuarine hydrodynamics, pollutant dispersal, and ecological monitoring and modelling. He is Co-Director of the EOS unit. Professor Lynne Frostick is an environmental scientist who works primarily on water and waste. She also has interests in arid regions and sediment transport, and has worked extensively in the Middle East. She is the Director of HERI and ETCIC and President-Elect of the Geological Society. Dr Elizabeth Gagen has interests in cultural and historical geography with reference to the emerging eld of childrens geographies. She also has interest in geographical theory, methodologies and the relations between psychology, the body, scientic knowledge and spatial practice. Professor David Gibbs is Co-Director of the CCRS. He is an economic geographer with interests in local and regional development, sustainability, and economy environment relationships. His work also involves responding to emerging phenomena such as new technologies and cultural economies. He is currently Director of the Graduate School. Professor Jack Hardisty is an environmental physicist who leads a number of projects researching renewable energy. He is especially interested in tidal energy but is involved in other areas of environmental modelling. He is a member of the Humber Estuary Scientic Advisory Group.
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Professor Graham Haughton is Head of the Department and has worked in geography and planning departments in Britain, Australia and New Zealand. He has long-standing interests in labour markets, economic development, and urban policy and planning and the environment. He is currently encouraging more work on the problems of integrating social, economic and environmental issues into urban and regional planning and management. He is the departments Director of Research. Dr Lewis Holloway is a rural geographer with interests in the social and cultural geographies of food, farming and the countryside. In particular, he works on alternative ways of living in the countryside and of producing and distributing food, and on the production of dierent knowledges associated with farming and rural living. Professor Andy Jonas is a leading authority on the contemporary political geography of cities and regions. He also works on economic restructuring and labour markets, alternative economic spaces and critical social theory. He has taught in North American and British universities, and his research draws upon places as diverse as Los Angeles, Chicago, Barcelona, Berlin and Hull. Dr Malcolm Lillie is a geoarchaeologist with interests in wetland archaeology, palaeoenvironments and prehistoric humans. He has worked extensively in eastern Europe and is currently expanding his research interests to Oceania and North America. He is Director of the WAERC. Dr Stuart McLelland is a uvial geomorphologist with research interests in 3D turbulent ow dynamics and sediment transport problems in a range of natural environments. He oversees the ume facility at The Deep, which is capable of simulating river ow, wave action and rainfall to model sediment transport with highresolution monitoring equipment. Dr Martyn Pedley is a carbonate sedimentologist with research interests in freshwater and marine contexts and biogenic tufas. He has worked in the UK and the Mediterranean, especially in Sicily and the Maltese islands. Dr Jane Reed is a palaeoecologist specialising in diatom analysis of lake sediments to reconstruct past environments, climate change and human impact. Much of this work has been undertaken in locations as diverse Spain, Turkey, Albania and Wales. Dr David Rippin is a glaciologist who has worked in the Arctic and the Antarctic. He researches controls on the dynamics of glaciers using a variety of remote sensing techniques. Dr Mike Rogerson is interested in reconstructing past climate change using fossil remains in the marine sediment record. He has worked in the Atlantic and has particular interests in patterns of climate change over Africa. Dr Mitch Rose is one of the few cultural geographers with expertise on the Middle East. He also has interests in contemporary social and cultural theory and applies these to the debates surrounding landscape and to questions of identity and social memory in Egypt. Dr Barbara Rumsby is a uvial geomorphologist working on upland uvial systems, with interests in past river environments, uvial dynamics and environmental change. She has worked extensively in Scotland.
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MA in Urban and Regional Regeneration

Not available in 2011
FastFacts
Duration | Full-time 1 year; part-time 2 years Attendance | About 16 hours of contact per week full-time Entry requirements | A good Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or appropriate experience in a professional environment. An English language score of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent is also required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | geo@hull.ac.uk
Further module information

You choose one option from the list. Some modules have maximum or minimum student numbers. We regularly review all our programmes. See the website for module availability.
Assessment
Assessment methods include essays, examinations, group projects, presentations, and a dissertation at the MA stage.
Special features
We were acknowledged as a leading department nationally in the two most recent Research Assessment Exercises. The department also regularly achieves very high ratings in the National Student Survey for satisfaction with teaching quality (it was rated the joint best in the UK in 2005 and 2006). The department contains a wide range of well-equipped teaching and research facilities, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms, laboratories, networked computer areas and a newly refurbished GIS laboratory. We have strong links with local industry and government, so work-based modules and dissertations, or both, are possible. We also oer eld trips to development sites.
About the programme

This MA develops practical skills grounded in a critical understanding of academic debates in this highly policyrelevant and economically signicant eld. It is a suitable qualication for careers in economic development, in urban/regional regeneration, and in research or consultancy or both. The programme commences in September and is available for part-time study.
Programme content
The programme combines practical elements such as eld trips to development sites, an opportunity for work placement, sustainable design principles, the critique and preparation of master plans, a proposal development for a sustainable community and an opportunity for an overseas eld trip with theoretical elements including urban and regional development policy, governance arrangements for economic development, urban cultural theory and sustainable urban development.
Research areas
Local economic development Urban and regional regeneration Urban policy Sustainability
Core modules
Designing Sustainable Communities Urban and Regional Development Cultural Geographies of Cities Regeneration in Practice Research Design Dissertation (18,000-word limit)
Optional modules
Applied Project (work placement) Reective Practice (work-based module for students in employment) GIS and Remote Sensing Environmental Assessment
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MSc in Environmental Technology (taught)

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Duration | Full-time 1 year; part-time 2 years Attendance | About 16 hours of contact per week full-time Entry requirements | A good Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or appropriate experience in a professional environment. An English language score of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent is also required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Dr Pauline Deutz: p.deutz@hull.ac.uk
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Renewable Energy Principles of GIS Industrial and Environmental Chemistry Applied Project (work placement) Reective Practice (work-based module for students in employment) GIS and Remote Sensing Advanced Environmental Modelling Introduction to Programming for Environmental Modellers

You choose two options from the list. Some modules have maximum or minimum student numbers. We regularly review all our programmes.
About the programme

Environmental technology is a major area of economic and policy relevance in the UK and internationally. This interdisciplinary MSc programme is based in the Department of Geography and supported by the Departments of Engineering, Biological Sciences and Chemistry. This qualication is suitable for a career in renewable energy, environmental management, waste management, environmental consultancy or government agencies, or as preparation for a PhD. The programme commences in September and is available for part-time study. We also oer a research Masters in Environmental Technology: see pages 534.
Assessment
Assessment methods include essays, examinations, group projects, presentations, and a project dissertation at the MSc stage.
Special features
We were acknowledged as a leading department nationally in the two most recent Research Assessment Exercises. The department also regularly achieves very high ratings in the National Student Survey for satisfaction with teaching quality (it was rated the joint best in the UK in 2005 and 2006). The department contains a wide range of well-equipped teaching and research facilities, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms, laboratories, networked computer areas and a newly refurbished GIS laboratory. We have strong links with local industry and government, so work-based modules or industry-based dissertations, or both, are possible. The programme is also supplemented by visiting speakers and trips to industrial sites.
Programme content
This programme imparts the key scientic and technical principles underlying environmental technology, as well as a critical awareness of relevant current debates and contemporary policy and practices in environmental technology. The research and analytical skills that you can develop include GIS, remote sensing, environmental modelling and programming, and group and independent study skills. Experience of a work placement is also available as an option.
Research areas
Renewable energy (especially tide- and wave-related) Waste management (including biochemical, remote sensing and policy-related) Eco-design (products and materials) Environmental monitoring and modelling
Core modules
Environmental Assessment Eco-Design Waste Management Research Design Dissertation (18,000-word limit)
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MSc in GIS and Environmental Modelling

FastFacts
Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | About 16 hours of contact per week Entry requirements | A good Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or appropriate experience in a professional environment. An English language score of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or equivalent is also required of international students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Professor Tom Coulthard: t.coulthard@hull.ac.uk
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GIS and Remote Sensing Advanced Environmental Modelling Applied Project (work placement) Reective Practice (work-based module for students in employment) Contemporary Issues in Environmental Technology

You choose two options from the list. Some modules have maximum or minimum student numbers. We regularly review all our programmes. See the website for module availability.
Assessment
Assessment methods include essays, examinations, group projects, presentations, and a dissertation at the MSc stage.
About the programme

This programme cultivates skills that are vital in nearly all elds of environmental work, and it uses numerical models to predict how natural systems respond to changes in their environment, such as climate change. Applications include ood risk modelling, biodiversity models and climate models. This qualication is suitable for careers in environmental consultancy, with regulatory agencies or in the water industry, or as preparation for a PhD. The programme commences in September.
Special features
We were acknowledged as a leading department nationally in the two most recent Research Assessment Exercises. The department also regularly achieves very high ratings in the National Student Survey for satisfaction with teaching quality (it was rated the joint best in the UK in 2005 and 2006). The department contains a wide range of well-equipped teaching and research facilities, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms, laboratories, networked computer areas and a newly refurbished GIS laboratory. We have strong links with local industry and government, so work-based modules or industry-based dissertations, or both, are possible.
Programme content
The programme imparts the fundamental scientic and technical principles which are essential to the use of GIS and to the monitoring and modelling of key environmental systems. The emphasis is on practical training, with supporting lectures. The programme also encompasses environmental modelling packages (e.g. hydraulic modelling using the HEC-GEORAS software); physical modelling of uvial systems, including setting up and using a ume; programming in C# using the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET environment; the relevance, importance and limitations of models; observation and monitoring techniques such as ground-penetrating radar, remote sensing and DGPS surveying; and eld skills, techniques and practical experience of all of the above.
Research areas
Numerical and physical modelling of river systems Numerical modelling of hydrological systems Application of remote sensing techniques to monitor and model environmental impacts
Core modules
Principles of GIS Introduction to Programming for Environmental Modellers GIS and Environmental Modelling Field Course Research Design Dissertation (20,000-word limit)
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MSc in Chemistry MSc in Chemistry with Biological Chemistry MSc in Analytical and Forensic Chemistry MSc in Chemistry with Nanotechnology Postgraduate Certicate in REACH Management
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The Department of Physical Sciences
The department has carried out world-class research in many scientic areas, from drug synthesis to advanced functional materials and from liquid crystals to lab-on-a-chip miniaturised reaction systems. In the most recent national Research Assessment Exercise in 2008, 95% of academic sta were found to be engaged in research of an international standard and 50% were rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The department was also placed in fth position in The Guardians 2009 league table of UK chemistry departments. One of the Universitys distinctive features is its strong research culture of collaboration and interdisciplinarity. Focusing on the disciplines of chemistry and physics, the department and its researchers work together with biologists, engineers, clinical bioscientists and the Hull York Medical School (among others) on a variety of projects and initiatives. We currently have some of the best-developed research links and industrial collaborations of any physical sciences department in the UK including projects with local, regional, national and international chemical companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pzer, Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser. The departments research is also commercially exploited in terms of patents, licensing and spin-out companies such as Kingston Chemicals, Sporomex, Polar OLED and Chemtrix. The department has an extensive range of laboratories and scientic, computing and technical services. More than 3 million of investment in recent years means that state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and a well-stocked library are available to our researchers. Recent additions include a wide-bore 500 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (suitable for biological and materials studies), customised mass spectrometry and analytical facilities, and a staed facility for fabrication of microuidic devices. The department also has access to cleanroom facilities and a state-of-the art microscopy suite including SEM, TEM, atomic force microscopy, confocal uorescence and Raman microscopes. Departmental research activities are interdisciplinary, covering both chemistry and physics, with some sta members involved in both chemistry and physics themes. These are detailed in what follows. Information about our taught Masters programmes can be found on pages 714.
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Chemistry research
Chemistry has three broad themes, Nanotechnology and Materials, Miniaturising Chemistry and Molecules for Health, covering both traditional areas (inorganic, physical, organic and analytical chemistry) and new areas such as nanotechnology and chemometrics.
Nanotechnology and Materials

Surfactants and colloid science
Colloidal nanoparticles and surfactants which self-assemble on nanometre-length scales are incorporated in many everyday products such as foods, cosmetics, paints and household products. The Surfactant and Colloid Group attracts funding from the research councils and industry for projects covering the behaviour of surfactants and colloidal particles in bulk and at uid and solid interfaces and their ability to stabilise emulsions and foams. The groups aim is to understand the fundamental science behind these systems modes of action for new and current applications. Good links with industry keep this nanotechnology research well grounded in the real world. The group includes Professors Bernie Binks and Paul Fletcher, who were awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Colloid and Interface Science Group Medal in 2004. They investigate how colloidal particles adsorbed at liquid surfaces can be used to stabilise liquid materials such as emulsions and foams and have discovered new systems including phase-inverted foams so-called dry water systems. Dr Vesselin Paunovs interests include the development of novel emulsiers based on solid particles, anisotropic particles and colloid motors, the measurement of the contact angles of nanoparticles and nanostructures, foaming agents based on anisotropic colloid particles and nanosensors for living cells. Dr Martin Buzza is developing theories to describe the interfacial rheology of surfactants, polymers and uid interfaces. He is also interested in hyperbranched polymers, dendrimers and self-assembled macromolecule systems. Two new appointments have further increased the groups critical mass. Dr Mika Kohonen is investigating fundamental aspects of insect adhesion and the transport of water in vascular plants, with a view to nding biomimetic solutions to technological problems in microuidics and micromanipulation. Dr Theoni Georgiou is researching the physiochemical properties of block star and graft type molecules in micellar systems as routes to novel gene and drug delivery methods.
Liquid crystals and advanced organic materials

Research into advanced organic materials has been continuing at the University for 50 years, having begun well before many types of commercial applications evolved indeed, we are often described as the home of liquid crystal because of our work on the rst commercially viable liquid crystal materials for use in liquid crystal displays. The internationally leading presence of the Universitys liquid crystal team was recognised in 2005 through the conferment of an RSC Historic Landmark Award. We continue to be at the forefront in self-organising systems, including electroluminescent, optoelectronic and conducting polymers, and have an enviable international reputation for our ongoing interdisciplinary design, synthetic and characterisation research in liquid crystal technology. Professors Mary ONeill and Steve Kelly combine liquid crystal and organic semiconductor technologies. By combining liquid crystal synthesis, semiconductor know-how and theory, their interdisciplinary research concentrates on new materials and electro-optical devices such as at-panel displays, solar cells and sensors. Their research also encompasses semiconductor nanocrystals and nanorods and hybrid organic/inorganic photoelectric cells, in which controllable quantum eects are harnessed to generate materials with novel organophotonic properties.
Placed fth in The Guardians 2009 league table of UK chemistry departments, we have carried out world-class research in many scientic areas and are justly famous for our pioneering work on liquid crystals.
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Dr Mike Hirds work features fundamental investigations into unusual molecular architectures, notably in the area of bent-core liquid crystals. Dr Dave Laceys research is primarily focused on developing liquid crystalline materials as optical sensors and molecular rectiers and incorporating them in microudic systems. Dr Georg Mehl is interested in the synthesis of biaxial nematics considered to be the Holy Grail of liquid crystal research. He is also working on the synthesis of liquid crystal photochromes and supramolecular dendrimers.
Inorganic materials
Inorganic materials are built from elements across the whole of the periodic table and range from short-lived highly reactive molecules to solid-state compounds which may display novel properties such as catalytic, optical properties, quantum connement, magnetoresistive and superconducting behaviour. Professor Steve Kelly and Drs M Grazia Francesconi and Nigel Young use advanced spectroscopic and synthetic techniques to seek control of mesoporous ceramics with catalytic properties and possible applications as gas sensors and in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Dr Young is involved with matrix isolation of reactive species as well as the application of synchrotron radiation techniques to the study of structural problems in a range of materials. Dr Francesconi researches in the area of solid-state chemistry, focusing on advanced techniques for the preparation of non-oxides, nitrides and sulphides which show properties such as magnoresistance and superconductivity. Dr Timothy Prior researches into novel ternary intermetallic materials for magnetic and thermopower applications.
Miniaturising Chemistry
Miniaturising chemical and biochemical processes to the dimensions of natures own reactors (biological cells) oers many advantages over traditional laboratory-based methodology: predicable spatial and temporal control of reactions, the presence of high surface-to-volume ratios, rapid sample processing and ecient mass and energy transfer capabilities.
Microuidics and the lab on a chip

Generally speaking, the miniaturisation of chemical and biological processes oers a number of experimental advantages, but it is the integration of multiple processes and measurement systems onto a single platform that creates the so-called lab-on-achip technology, which will provide new research tools capable of oering enhanced experimental performance that in turn will lead to new devices and ways of realising complex science. In its simplest form, a microuidic device of the type used by our group consists of a network of micron-sized channels (typical dimensions in the range 10300 m) etched into a solid substrate such as glass or polymer. The integration of optical or electrochemical detectors, or both, into the microuidic system forms a complete device or chip with overall dimensions of a few centimetres. Professor Steve Haswell is currently involved in high-prole research in lab-on-achip-based technology in chemical synthesis and biological integration. Professor Gillian Greenway researches into the development of portable lab-on-a-chip-based systems especially for environmental applications. Dr Paul Watts specialises in chemical synthesis, and Dr Nicole Pamme extends the groups research interests to include the use of functionalised magnetic particles within microuidic devices. Dr Jay Wadhawans sensor miniaturisation research is complementary to the groups work. His research involves state-of-the-art nanosecond resolution electrochemistry for gas sensing and biophysical life science applications.
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Analytical, forensic and environmental applications

The Universitys Analytical Science Group has established an international reputation for its unique approach to investigating chemistry through the application of novel chemical measurement systems. It is one of the UKs premier analytical groups and is well resourced, with a range of state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities. As well as concentrating on microuidics, the groups core research has other key priorities, including chemometrics (Dr Tony Walmsley), environmental toxicology and analysis (Professor Greenway and Dr Tom McCreedy), forensic science and the investigation of clinical systems with separation science and mass spectrometry (proteomics) (Professor Steve Haswell and Dr Kevin Welham).
Molecules for Health

The Biological Chemistry Group at the University is concerned with addressing a range of problems at the chemistrylife sciences interface. To further these projects they have close connections with colleagues in other departments at the University as well as at various other universities throughout the UK and abroad. Much of their work centres on the chemical synthesis of novel materials and compounds, which are then used by our collaborators in the medical and biological sciences. Depending on the particular project, our work varies from the fundamental to applied research. Many local and international pharmaceutical and chemical companies support our work, supplementing important contributions from the public funding bodies (the Medical Research Council, the Biotechnological and Biological Sciences Research Council and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council). Dr Ross Boyle researches in the areas of porphyrin synthetic chemistry and photodynamic therapy (PDT). PDT is a new area of medicine that utilises the ability of certain molecules to absorb light and use this energy to bring about a therapeutic eect. It was originally introduced as an alternative to radiation and chemotherapy as a cancer treatment, the major advantage being that the molecules used have little or no toxicity in the absence of activating light (the light itself is also harmless as it is simply high-intensity red light and has no heat associated with it). The combination of these two factors allows toxicity to be limited to the site of the tumour, with minimal damage to normal tissue. Therapeutic applications of PDT are now being extended to include conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness in the western world, and antibacterial treatment of infected wounds and ulcers. The Universitys group is involved in designing and synthesising a new generation of PDT agents which have much higher anities for the tissue to be treated, thus allowing the use of lower drug doses and resulting in an improved therapeutic eect. Dr Steve Archibald focuses on developing applications of coordination chemistry to medical imaging and cell surface receptor binding therapeutics. Dr Andrew Boa researches into asymmetric synthesis and new synthetic methodology. He is particularly interested in novel amino acids, peptidomimetics and transition metal peptide complexes. Dr Graham Mackenzies synthetic research is in the area of heterocyclics, nucleosides and liquid crystalline carbohydrates. Recent research involves the use of sporopollenin microcapsules extracted from pollen as vectors for drug delivery. Dr Jason Eamess synthetic research interests are in the area of entioselective synthesis and the design and application of novel chiral isotopomeric probes for resolution methodology.
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Physics research
Research in physics falls into three broad areas:
Organophotonics and Nanodevices

Professor M ONeill, Professor S M Kelly and Dr N Kemp The research in organophotonics centres on developing organic materials which can be used to fabricate photonic devices that have novel properties which could bring economic benets (for example in terms of improved eciency and in lower production costs). A particular strength of the group is its expertise in liquid crystal synthesis and semiconductor theory and technology. This highly interdisciplinary research concentrates on new materials and electro-optical devices such as OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes), solar cells and sensors. The research also encompasses semiconductor nanocrystals and nanorods, and hybrid organic/inorganic photoelectric cells in which controllable quantum eects are harnessed to generate materials with novel organophotonic properties. Nanotechnology research is also developing organic spintronic devices, where organic molecules are incorporated within nanosized/atomic scale magnetic junctions. This strongly cross-disciplinary new programme involves nanofabrication, organic electronics, microuidics, polymer physics/synthesis, self-assembly and electrochemistry.
Theory and Modelling

Dr D Sands, Dr D M Buzza and Dr A Dyson The groups primary focus is condensed matter physics, encompassing both soft matter (e.g. polymers, colloids and surfactants, etc) and hard matter (e.g. semiconductors) systems, as well as fundamental topics such as statistical thermodynamics. Interests cover soft matter physics, where specic systems of interest include the structure and rheology of dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers; self-assembly of macromolecular systems (e.g. block copolymers and polypeptides) in solution and bulk; 2-D colloidal crystals and biophysical problems such as insect adhesion. Modelling techniques include molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulation of monomer-resolved polymer models; dissipative particle dynamics; self-consistent eld theory; scaling theory and continuum models for the viscous and elastic properties of materials hard matter physics focusing on theoretical modelling and simulation of semiconductors, particularly gallium nitride, for a range of device applications such as terahertz (THz) emitters and high-speed, high-power transistors. Topics include high-eld transport; negative-dierential conductivity and coupled phonon-plasmon modes. The behavior of semiconductor nanostructures in liquid crystal environments is a new area of interest the development of thermodynamic theory and computer-based modelling of statistical and thermal phenomena which have applicability in physics and chemistry. An ongoing interest lies in the thermodynamics of laser-processed semiconductors such as ZnSe and SiC Each of these activities has intimate links with experimental work which guides and in turn is guided by theory.
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Laser Applications and Optical Devices

Professor P E Dyer, Dr H V Snelling and Dr C D Walton This research involves the use of state-of-the art lasers for materials processing and materials characterisation studies, and includes a number of successful collaborations with industry and overseas research scientists. UV laser ablation for micromachining and microfabrication is complemented by interaction studies using ultrashort pulse (femtosecond) lasers and diode-pumped solid-state microlasers. Interest centres on gaining a clearer understanding of the basic photophysical and photochemical mechanisms underlying ablation and exploiting the technique for high-resolution micromachining and materials modication. Applications cover processing glasses and inorganic and organic lms for devices (e.g. lab-on-a-chip, thermoelectric arrays); spatially selective deposition of biological materials; uorescence excitation for analytical applications in chemistry and biomedical science; and laser fume analysis and control. There is also activity on micro- and nano-scale optical physics where functional properties of materials are controlled via structure as opposed to composition, with an emphasis on optical metamaterials, plasmonic devices and waves in periodic and random structures.
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Research degrees in physical sciences

We oer a range of opportunities for study by research in both physics and chemistry: PhD by research normally three calendar years full-time (part-time at least four years) New Route PhD four years, integrating research and taught modules throughout the programme MPhil by research two years full-time (part-time at least three years) MSc by research one year full-time (part-time time two years)
Supervision and progress

All research students have one primary research supervisor and at least one other supervisor, depending on their project. There is a well-established supervisory and training programme with strong additional support through the Universitys nationally recognised postgraduate training scheme.
Fees and scholarships

Consult www.hull.ac.uk/money for up-to-date information. Scholarships may be available but are limited. They are advertised through the departments websites.
Applications
Details of how to apply are on our websites (www.hull.ac.uk/chemistry and www.hull.ac.uk/physics). The sites list our academic sta and their areas of research. You will need at least the equivalent of a second class Honours degree in chemistry, physics or a related subject. International students whose rst language is not English need to have achieved the standard required for admission (see www.hull.ac.uk/admissions for details). There are several pre-sessional language courses available to help you prepare.
Contact details
Research Postgraduate Admissions Department of Physical Sciences University of Hull Hull, HU6 7RX, UK admissions-chem@hull.ac.uk admissions-physics@hull.ac.uk
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MSc in Chemistry
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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | 5 days per week Entry requirements | A rst or second class BSc Honours degree (or equivalent), from a recognised academic institution, is required for direct entry. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of at least 550 or an equivalent English language qualication is required of applicants whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Professor Gillian Greenway, Department of Chemistry: T +44 (0)1482 466355 | F +44 (0)1482 466410 | g.m.greenway@hull.ac.uk
Optional modules
Semester 1
Advanced Organic Chemistry Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 Hot Topics in Physical Chemistry
Semester 2
MSc Literature Project Advanced Topics in Molecular Medicine Advanced Topics in Nanotechnology
Semester 3
MSc Project
Assessment
Assessment is through examinations, reports and assignments, with a project dissertation at the MSc stage.
About the programme

As the basis of life and the way we live, chemistry will be key to 21st-century medical and technological advances. This exciting and wide-ranging discipline occupies the central position among the sciences. The work of chemists has a massive impact on the quality of life through the design, synthesis, evaluation and manufacture of a multitude of essential goods such as industrial and household materials, drugs, pesticides, clothing, food, and advanced materials with smart properties. There is a strong demand for skilled chemists across the world to develop better drugs, create improved materials and ensure a cleaner environment.
Special features
The MSc Chemistry degree is designed to enable you to learn at the forefront of the subject, where knowledge meets innovation and research leads to applications. The programme is highly exible to suit your existing and developing interests and can be tailored to your own design, both in the module choices and in the subject of the research project. In developing research, synthetic and analytical skills, you will become ready to shape tomorrows world. As a postgraduate member of the department, you can use our extensive research library and computer facilities and can attend departmental research seminars and colloquia given by a variety of national and international researchers.
Programme content
In Semester 1 you choose three modules from a list of options. These are designed to give a broad and balanced understanding of the most important developments in modern chemistry. In Semester 2 you use key research tools such as online information retrieval to learn about the background and the planning behind your chosen research project. You also develop specialist knowledge in an area of your choice by selecting two modules from a further list of options. In Semester 3 you complete an advanced research project culminating in a Masters-level thesis and an oral presentation of your research successes.
Research areas
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MSc in Chemistry with Biological Chemistry

FastFacts
Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | 5 days per week Entry requirements | A rst or second class BSc Honours degree (or equivalent), from a recognised academic institution, is required for direct entry. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of at least 550 or an equivalent English language qualication is required of applicants whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Professor Gillian Greenway, Department of Chemistry: T +44 (0)1482 466355 | F +44 (0)1482 466410 | g.m.greenway@hull.ac.uk In Semester 3 you complete an advanced biological chemistry research project culminating in a Masters-level thesis and an oral presentation of your research successes.
Core modules
Semester 1
Advanced Organic Chemistry Advanced Forensic Science and Toxicology MSc Literature Project
Semester 2
Advanced Topics in Molecular Medicine Biological Macromolecules Optional module
Semester 3
MSc Project
About the programme

At the most fundamental level, diseases are caused by the interactions of molecules. To understand the causes of diseases and to develop new treatments, scientists working at the interface between chemistry and biology are now able to study the processes that occur at the molecular level. Scientists working in this area need to understand and exploit the molecular basis of drug design and the properties and preparation of biologically active molecules. The rapidly growing eld of biological chemistry encompasses pharmaceutical science, biotechnology and medicinal chemistry. Biological chemists discover and develop new drugs and treatments and need to know how and why these drugs exert their eects to maximise their performance and minimise or eliminate side-eects. They must understand the properties of biological molecules and need a strong synthetic and theoretical understanding of chemistry as well as knowledge of the molecular basis of biology and medicine. This MSc enables you to learn at the boundaries of biology and chemistry and to meet the challenges of the worldwide pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Assessment
Assessment is through examinations, reports and assignments, with a research project dissertation at the MSc stage.
Special features
This programme gives you the opportunity to develop hands-on experience of state-of-the-art spectroscopic, analytical and computer-based techniques. As a postgraduate member of the department, you can use our extensive research library and computer facilities and can attend departmental research seminars and colloquia given by a variety of national and international researchers.
Research areas
Programme content
In Semester 1 you take one core module with two other modules from a list of options. These are designed to give a broad and balanced understanding of the most important developments in modern chemistry. In Semester 2 you use key research tools such as online information retrieval to learn about the background and the planning behind your chosen research project. You also develop specialist knowledge of biological chemistry through core modules in biological macromolecules and advanced molecular medicine.
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MSc in Analytical and Forensic Chemistry

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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | 5 days per week Entry requirements | A rst or second class BSc Honours degree (or equivalent), from a recognised academic institution, is required for direct entry. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of at least 550 or an equivalent English language qualication is required of applicants whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Professor Gillian Greenway, Department of Chemistry: T +44 (0)1482 466355 | F +44 (0)1482 466416 | g.m.greenway@hull.ac.uk
Core modules
Semester 1
Forensic Science and Analytical Techniques Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Semester 2
MSc Literature Project Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry Advanced Forensic Science and Toxicology
Semester 3
MSc Project
Optional modules
Semester 1
Two modules chosen from Advanced Organic Chemistry Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 Hot Topics in Physical Chemistry
About the programme

This MSc is aimed at those with a strong interest in modern instrumentation and in novel methods of chemical and forensic analysis. Advances in analytical science have produced a revolution in forensic, environmental and pharmaceutical science. There is a strong worldwide demand for imaginative, skilled analysts with knowledge and hands-on experience of modern analytical instrumentation. Forensic science is a multidisciplinary activity which relies on chemical and analytical techniques to provide invaluable evidence from investigations of disasters, accidents and criminal activities. It may involve the detection of tiny amounts of explosives, poisons and drugs or the identication of bres, paints, combustion residues, glass fragments or counterfeit currency. Forensic work is also of a biological nature, with crime detection techniques such as DNA ngerprinting requiring an understanding of the underlying biochemistry.
Assessment
Assessment is through examinations, reports and assignments, with a project dissertation at the MSc stage.
Special features
This MSc is designed to give advanced knowledge and hands-on experience of modern analytical techniques and forensic case studies. The Universitys Analytical Science Group has an international reputation for its innovative approach to analytical and forensic chemistry. Its position as one of the UKs premier analytical groups and its range of stateof-the-art instrumentation and facilities make it uniquely capable of delivering this distinctive programme.
Research areas
Programme content
In Semester 1 you take two core modules and choose one other module from a list of options. These are designed to give a broad and balanced understanding of the most important developments in modern chemistry. In Semester 2 you use key research tools such as online information retrieval to learn about the background and the planning behind your chosen research project. You also develop specialist knowledge of analytical and forensic chemistry through modules in advanced analytical chemistry and advanced forensic science and toxicology. In Semester 3 you complete an advanced analytical and forensic chemistry research project culminating in a Masters-level thesis and an oral presentation of your research successes.
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MSc in Chemistry with Nanotechnology

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Duration | Full-time 1 year Attendance | 5 days per week Entry requirements | A rst or second class BSc Honours degree (or equivalent), from a recognised academic institution, is required for direct entry. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of at least 550 or an equivalent English language qualication is required of students whose rst language is not English Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Professor Gillian Greenway, Department of Chemistry: T +44 (0)1482 466355 | F +44 (0)1482 466410 | g.m.greenway@hull.ac.uk
Core modules
Semester 1
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Hot Topics in Materials Chemistry MSc Literature Project
Semester 2
Topics in Nanotechnology Advanced Topics in Nanotechnology Optional module
Semester 3
MSc Project
Assessment
Assessment is through examinations, reports and assignments, with a research project dissertation at the MSc stage.
About the programme

Nanotechnology is a new area of materials science that is revolutionising the development of novel designer technology. It is concerned with manipulation at the nanometre scale from 1 to 10 nanometres to develop and characterise materials with very special properties. These materials nd applications in many technological areas such as electronics, dispersions and coatings, sensors, liquid crystals, ceramics and biotechnology. The design, development, characterisation and application of smart and clean materials is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary activity which has enormous economic, social and environmental benets and oers worldwide employment opportunities. The MSc is designed to enable you to learn at the forefront of this new science, where knowledge meets innovation and imagination. In developing research, synthetic and analytical skills, you will become ready to shape tomorrows world.
Special features
The Universitys Department of Chemistry is renowned worldwide for the design and synthesis of new classes of liquid crystals and light-emitting polymers for use in atscreen TVs, computer monitors and mobile-phone displays. It has developed new organic and inorganic materials on a nanometre scale and is superbly equipped to deliver a programme focusing on the development of nanoscale science into commercial applications.
Research areas
Our research interests include biological chemistry; inorganic and magnetic materials; lab-on-a-chip; lasers and microfabrication; lipids; liquid crystals and advanced organic materials; microuidics; organophotonics; physical sciences education; and surfactants and colloids.
Programme content
In Semester 1 you choose three modules from a list of options. These are designed to give a broad and balanced understanding of the most important developments in modern chemistry. In Semester 2 you use key research tools such as online information retrieval to learn about the background and the planning behind your chosen research project. You also develop specialist knowledge of nanotechnology through two other core modules. In Semester 3 you complete an advanced nanotechnology research project culminating in a Masters-level thesis and an oral presentation of your research successes.
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PG Certicate in REACH Management

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Fast facts
Duration | 1 year Attendance | 4 one-week full-time taught modules and a four-week Applied Research Project, but online study is an option Entry requirements | Honours degree in a chemistryrelated subject, or A level Chemistry and not less than three years relevant experience Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Professor Gillian Greenway, Department of Chemistry: T +44 (0)1482 466355 | F +44 (0)1482 466410 | g.m.greenway@hull.ac.uk
Special features
The course oers what we believe to be the best and most comprehensive training in REACH that is currently available. It is delivered in a very exible way: either by attendance at one-week full-time courses or by distance learning. This means that students can t their studies around their home and work commitments. Even assessments can be taken online at a time to suit the student. The Applied Research Project allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained on the course by applying them to an area of relevance to your own organisation.
About the programme

Delivered with the Environmental Technology Centre of Industrial Collaboration (ETCIC), this course is designed to help sta within industries using chemicals to deal with Government regulations on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH). This legislation has had a major impact on the global chemical industry. All chemicals manufactured and imported into Europe need to have a dossier showing REACH compliance. The course aims to provide an accredited qualication for sta working with REACH. The programme has been extremely successful in attracting both those responsible for managing their organisations compliance with the new REACH legislation and environmental consultants who may be looking to gain expertise in this area. It is an exciting and unique opportunity for company members to understand exactly what REACH is about and how to comply with the new regulations. Delegates also gain prociency in project management, public speaking and computer skills, while getting a great chance to network with some of the top business consultants and lecturers in REACH legislation.
Core modules
REACH Basics Testing and Data Analysis SIEF Technical Tools Exposure and Environmental Risk Assessment SIEF Technical Tools Legal Issues, Authorisation and Business Preparation SIEF Business Tools Applied Research Project
Assessment
Assessment is through examination reports, assignments and the Applied Research Project.
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The Department of Psychology
Our Department of Psychology is one of the oldest and most rmly established in the UK. Philosophy and Psychology was one of the founding departments of the University College of Hull back in 1928, and an independent Psychology Department was created when the college received its Royal Charter in 1954. In the departments 50-year history, many well-known psychologists in all branches of the profession from university professors and government scientists to psychologists in research and development have begun their careers as psychology postgraduates at Hull. The departmental complement comprises a target academic stang level of 31, two academic-related sta, three Teaching Fellows, two technicians, three secretaries, 600-plus undergraduates and more than 20 postgraduates. As a result of expansion in teaching and research, the department has moved into two refurbished buildings. These premises include a new suite of purpose-built laboratories for psychophysiology, neuropsychology, perception and motor skills plus networked computer suites, a child observation suite, a psychological test library and many other features which support the Psychology Departments work.
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The departments research

Our research specialisms range from theoretical work in cognition and emotion to the application of psychological theory and research to real-world situations. This link between theory and practice is reected in our stas research interests. In keeping with the applied nature of much of our research, sta maintain close contact with local and national schools, NHS trusts, community centres, and business organisations and training centres. We are well equipped to support fundamental and applied research in most areas. Facilities include psychophysiology, human performance and human interaction laboratories and an extensive occupational/educational test library. Excellent computer facilities are available for data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), experimental control and task simulation. We have a neuroimaging analysis lab, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) lab, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner simulator and social cognition lab, among others. Our Clinical Neuroscience Centre, focusing on research into degenerative brain disease, formally opened in January 2005. Within this centre, a Memory Protection Clinic is dedicated to the study of degenerative dementia. Our research strategy is designed to maintain and build on the foundation of our research prole of international excellence as reported in the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). In the 2008 RAE, 95% of our research outputs were recognised internationally in terms of originality, signicance and rigour, and half of these outputs were rated as internationally excellent or world-leading. There are superb opportunities for research in the department, which has always maintained links between its research activities and its teaching programme. Over the last few years, more than a hundred papers have been published or presented at conferences by members of the department. These have reected the wide range of expertise of sta members and include papers on pharmacoimaging; preclinical markers in Alzheimers disease (AD); genetic inuences on linguistic development; neuropsychiatric symptoms in AD; suggestion and suggestibility; placebo eects and hypnosis; cognitive factors in reading development and reading disorders; mechanisms underlying false memories; decision making and emotional processing in humans; the role of the two hemispheres in word recognition; multisensory integration; autism and face, sound and action perception; the automatic capture of attention; prism adaptation and spatial attention; attentional processing in near and far space; cue-competition in spatial learning; attention to social cues; autobiographical memory; eye-witness testimony; occupational tests via the internet; mental toughness in sport; and stress and fatigue management. Sta pursue a range of activities in many areas of psychology, specialising in three main areas of interlinked research. The three research groups are as follows.
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

The departments research in clinical neuroscience focuses on the study of cognitive decline in degenerative brain disease such as Alzheimers disease, other forms of degenerative dementia and Parkinsons disease; the study of the cognitive and functional indicators of cognitive decline for dierential diagnosis in dementia; the evaluation of treatment eects in dementia with functional neuroimaging; the investigation of the biological basis of delusional disorders; disorders of social cognition such as those observed in autism; cognitive impairments in schizophrenia; and cognitive or motor impairment following stroke or surgery in epilepsy. Cognitive neuroscience focuses on the study of the neural and cognitive bases of word recognition and on how language processing is modulated by cerebral asymmetries; the understanding of human attention processing and perceptualmotor skills; the broad area of human performance, including cognitive factors and social interaction; the phenomenon of malingering and deception; image generation; and the analysis of movement control, including normal and dysfunctional movements and peripheral aspects of writing.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 95% of our research was internationally recognised in terms of originality, signicance and rigour, and half of this was rated as internationally excellent or worldleading.
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Specic projects employ TMS, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), highspeed eye tracking (SMI system) and a state-of-the-art 3D motion analysis system (Coda mpx30), as well as laboratory-based neuropsychological techniques. The group benets from the availability of a functional neuroimaging analysis laboratory, an MRI scanner simulator, a TMS laboratory including a neuronavigation system (Brain Voyager), and dedicated laboratories for the cognitive and functional assessment of patients and normal volunteers.
Cognition and Perception

This group is concerned with basic perceptual and cognitive processes, ranging from low-level psychophysical research on face recognition to the interaction between cognition and emotion and higher-level skills such as spatial learning, memory and problem solving. This work has varied applications, including forensic science, real-world problem solving, cognitive processes in emotional disorders, disorders of social communication, spatial learning in physically disabled children and problems in learning to read.
Applied and Clinical Psychology

This group is concerned with the application of psychological knowledge to the understanding of practical concerns in the workplace, in education and in recreation. Research themes focus on varied ways of identifying and assessing problems and diculties at individual and organisational level that may impede eective operations in these settings, and on techniques for enhancing performance and eciency at work, in learning at school, college and university, and in sports. Subjects of studies carried out by group members in recent years include bullying in the workplace; delivery of occupational tests via the internet; eects of displays on performance in ship navigation; computer-based assessments for identifying learning problems in education; computerised diagnosis of dyslexia; visual problems in reading; mental toughness in sport; computer-based training programs in the classroom; and development centres for managerial selection. The group is also interested in individual development and wellbeing in social contexts, ranging from early family relationships to professionalclient interactions in health care settings. The interplay between interpersonal and personal processes and outcomes is explored using quantitative and qualitative research paradigms. Much of the groups work is conducted in real-world settings or is applicable in lifechallenging situations. Examples of current research include explorations of attachment theory in the context of bullying and aggression management in children; the impact of relationships (and their dissolution) on individual identity; social inuences on health-related decisions and behaviour; and individuals and couples understanding of infertility.
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Recent research grants

Awards led by sta from the Department of Psychology
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Group
Novartis AG (educational grant) evaluating long-term eects of treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors using MRI The Wellcome Trust a cognitive and functional study of autobiographical memory in dementia and healthy volunteers (in collaboration with the Universit Catholique de Louvain, Belgium) Grampian Primary Care Trust a genetic, neuroimaging, neuropsychological study of panic disorders Grampian Primary Care Trust a neuroimaging study of misidentication delusions in Alzheimers disease The Royal Society a cognitive and functional study of image generation (in collaboration with the University of Padua) EC Research Training Network language and brain (an EU-funded collaborative project with 12 other UK and European universities) The Experimental Psychology Society summer studentship the nasotemporal overlap and word recognition The BBSRC new investigator scheme hierarchical processes in the brain British Academy Joint Activities grant Royal Society Research Grant Nueld Foundation Grants: TMS lab Wellcome Trust equipment grant TMS lab Eli Lilly and Company Ltd self-monitoring in schizophrenia (in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry)
Cognition and Perception Group

The British Academy (Dr Chang Hong Liu and Dr Helen St Clair-Thompson) The EPSRC (Dr Paul Wilson) The Nueld Foundation (Dr Anna Pecchinenda) The Scottish Executive Education Department (Professor Rhona Johnston) The Wellcome Trust (Dr Jason Tipples)
Applied and Clinical Psychology Group

Humberside Police (Dr Peter Clough) Kingston Communications (Dr Clough and Dr Fiona Earle) The Central Police Training and Development Authority (Dr Christopher Singleton)
Collaborative awards with other universities or other departments at the University

Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Group
Royal College of Radiologists task analysis of interventional radiology procedures (in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and the University of Liverpool)
Cognition and Perception Group

Current research collaborations with the Universities of St Andrews, York and Glasgow; with McGill University and the Universities of Toronto and British Columbia in Canada; with Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand; with the Sapienza University of Rome; with Emory University in the USA; and with the University of Geneva
Applied and Clinical Psychology Group

Current research collaborations with colleagues at Goldsmiths, University of London, Aston University and NHS colleagues in the Hull IVF Unit, the Hull and East Riding Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Partnership and Bradford Clinical Psychology Services
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Higher degrees in psychology

Research degrees: MSc, MPhil, PhD
Supervision is available in most areas of psychology leading to MSc, MPhil or PhD by research.
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

This programme is designed for psychologists who have completed their professional training. Its purpose is to strengthen the academic base of practitioners. Of the same standard as a PhD, it is shorter (two years part-time) and open only to Chartered Psychologists. It has long been an anomaly that people with extensive postgraduate training and experience should be in the same position as new graduates if they decide to undertake a doctoral research degree; but there is a growing acceptance of accredited prior learning schemes under which prior qualications are the basis for granting exemptions towards a higher qualication. This degree works along similar lines: chartered psychologists with a Masters degree are given some remission compared with a PhD from the amount of work expected (leaving around 2,000 hours), but there is no change in the type of work required or its standard. If a Masters degree and training to Chartered status could be thought of as the rst part of a PhD, then the PsyD would be the second part. Practitioners in any area of the profession are eligible, although normally some overlap with departmental research interests is expected. In keeping with the idea of reducing requirements by recognising prior achievements, the PsyD must be in the same area as the students previous training so the degree is not a vehicle for lateral transfer between dierent areas of the profession. To register, you must be a Chartered Psychologist and must have achieved that status through a route requiring a postgraduate qualication, itself involving a research project. Psychologists who became Chartered by virtue of experience alone are not eligible. Although designed for practitioners, it is important to remember that this is a research degree. The research must be original and worthy of publication in recognised refereed journals. Due to the special nature of the degree, the basis of the research topic must have been covered in the syllabus of the original training. All enquiries about the PsyD should be directed to the address given on page 86. For the ClinPsyD, please refer to our postgraduate Medicine prospectus.
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Masters in Research Methods in Psychology (MRes)

This is a one-year full-time programme on the Hull Campus, starting in September. It is classied as a research degree one day a week is spent on taught modules, with the remainder spent on dissertation work. The entry requirement is a minimum second class degree in psychology or an allied discipline. This programme is designed to form an excellent basis for your research career, giving you the skills to conduct research in a wide range of areas. We are seeking ESRC recognition for it. Two-thirds of the programme involves empirical research in areas of interest to you, supervised by acknowledged experts in those areas. You also cover the design and statistical analysis of empirical studies, develop your ability to critically appraise the research literature, gain an understanding of the historical and philosophical origins of psychology, and learn how to enhance your career development skills. Modules (worth 20 credits each) include Statistics and Design Critical Appraisal Skills Philosophical Foundations of Psychology Career Development and Communication Skills
There are two minor 7,000-word dissertations (worth 30 credits each), while the main dissertation of 15,000 words is worth 60 credits. Please contact the Postgraduate Secretary at the address on page 86 for further details of this programme.
Facilities and training for postgraduate students

Facilities
The department is well equipped to support theoretical and applied research in most areas. Facilities include new psychophysiology and human interaction laboratories, a human performance laboratory and an extensive test library. In addition, we have excellent contacts with local schools, organisations and hospitals. There are extensive computer facilities for data collection, analysis, experimental control and task simulation. A local area network links the department to the campus network, providing access to the Universitys central facilities, plus remote library access and web access. The Graduate School provides excellent modern facilities for all of our postgraduates. Oce space and networked computer facilities are available within the department. A weekly Research Seminar Programme extends throughout the academic year, with presentations from leading UK researchers.
Training
The Universitys Postgraduate Research Training Scheme is one of the best-developed schemes in the UK. It is based on the philosophy that the research degree is a period of personal development, a transition from the status of pupil to that of peer. With help from your supervisor, you select a training programme to meet your needs and the programme is assembled from a selection of modules oered by departments across the University. Among these is a module designed with the specic training needs of psychology research students in mind. It covers all the essential aspects of study design and methodology in psychology, provides a thorough grounding in the philosophical foundations of psychology and introduces some of the more advanced research techniques that students may consider using in their own research projects.
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Sta research interests

Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Dr Nick Barraclough: Visual and cognitive neuroscience; multisensory integration; the mirror neuron system; action perception; visual adaptation and masking in natural image sequences. Dr Chiara Guerrini: Behavioural, neuropsychological and cognitive neuroscience of executive functions; spatial and temporal attention; memory; methodologies related to the eld (imaging, lesion, recording and stimulation methods). Dr Tjeerd Jellema: Social cognition and high-level vision, from behavioural, clinical and neurobiological perspectives. Topics include social brain components; evolutionary psychology; theory of mind precursors; autism; social cue processing; mechanistic descriptions; understanding actions; implied motion; dissociable representations of living and non-living objects; extended mind hypothesis. Professor Irving Kirsch: Response expectancy, suggestion and suggestibility in domains including placebo eects, antidepressants, hypnosis, pain perception, behavioural automaticity, memory distortions, complementary and alternative medicine, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy, repetitive strain injury, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety disorders and depression. Dr Mary-Ellen Large: The study of object and face recognition using techniques such as fMRI, electrophysiology and behavioural testing; the interplay between bottom-up processes which organise incoming visual information and top-down processes such as attention, memory and aect, which can inuence our perceptions. Dr Michal Lavidor: Visual word recognition, in particular orthographic processing; hemispheric dierences in language processing; cortical representation of centrally presented targets; TMS application in language studies. Dr William McGeown: The identication of cognitive and biological markers to predict the onset of Alzheimers disease; the eect of cholinergic enhancing drugs on brain activation patterns; the inuence of demographic variables on cognitive performance. Dr Igor Schindler: Visual perception, visuomotor control and spatial attention in the normal and damaged brain; action-related coordinate transformation and multisensory integration; rehabilitation of spatial neglect; TMS application in perception and motor control studies. Dr Michael Shanks: Precursors and mechanisms of confabulation and delusional beliefs due to organic brain diseases; functional and structural neuroimaging of treatment eects in Alzheimers disease; early detection of cognitive decline through studies of language and memory; identication of at-risk groups. Dr Martin Sheridan: The understanding of human perceptual-motor skills and the analysis of movement control, including normal and dysfunctional movements; measurable changes in performance consequent upon deception, including changes in social and physiological factors. Professor Annalena Venneri: Clinical and cognitive neuropsychology; ageing and dementia; delusional disorders; functional neuroimaging; pharmacoimaging.
Cognition and Perception

Dr Simon Davies: Studies of higher-order cognition, particularly problem solving; metacognition and strategy development; eects of individual dierences and personality on cognition; expertise in applied domains; verbalisation in problem solving; humancomputer interaction; the psychology of programming. Dr Johan Hulleman: Visual perception and attention; methodology.
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Professor Rhona Johnston: Reading and memory; reading disorders, looking at word recognition and memory problems; diculties that poor readers or dyslexics have in setting up phonological representations in long-term memory; normal development; comparing the eects of dierent teaching techniques on learning to read; why synthetic phonics accelerates the early learning of reading skills much faster than analytic phonics (see www.phonicsteaching.com). Dr Chang Hong Liu: Face recognition; object recognition; facial attractiveness; attention; perception; learning; memory; virtual environments. Dr Sarah Logan: reading development in children; gender and age dierences in reading; the relationship between orthography and phonology. Professor Giuliana Mazzoni: Memory and memory distortions; autobiographical memory and confabulations; cognitive and behavioural consequences of suggestion; metacognitive processes in the normal population and in clinical patients; eyewitness testimony. Dr Anna Pecchinenda: Processing of valent information, in particular automatic processing; links between stimulus valence and action tendencies (approach and withdrawal); mechanisms underlying aective priming; attention allocation to valent information; factors underlying decision making, in particular the role of somatic markers. Dr David Smith: Auditory and visual perception, focusing on size information embedded in speaker sounds (i.e. acoustic cues to physical size of a speaker); depth, spatial and motion perception. Dr Helen St Clair-Thompson: Working memory, in particular its role in childrens scholastic attainment; the cognitive resources underlying working memory task performance and how the administration method of such tasks aects performance. Dr Jason Tipples: Perception of eye gaze; recognition of facial expressions; emotional decision making; the appraisal of threat; time perception. Dr Paul Wilson: Spatial learning, associative learning and theories of attention, including spatial knowledge acquired through dierent media; comparative spatial learning; associative models and cognitive mapping; spatial learning of physically disabled children using computer-simulated environments.
Applied and Clinical Psychology

Dr Peter Clough: The application of psychology to real-life performance problems, covering three main areas: (1) risk taking focusing on the impact of moods/emotion on risk-taking behaviour and the impact of failure/success on subsequent risk-taking behaviour; (2) the psychological impact of exercise trying to put the claimed benets within a wider context; (3) mental toughness in regard to physical exercise and psychological wellbeing, and how mental toughness can be used to predict performance in both sporting and occupational settings. Dr Fiona Earle: Work stressors and fatigue, specically including dimensionality of the fatigue construct; indicators and measures of fatigue; mental and physical workload; complex task performance and performance breakdown under nonoptimal conditions; control in the workplace; the eects of working on call. Dr Jo Horne: The computerised assessment of dyslexia in children and adults, including the development and evaluation of ve computerised assessment systems now used in schools and colleges around the UK (CoPS Baseline, LASS Junior, LASS Secondary, LADS and Lucid Ability). Ms Judi Irving: Counsellor training, particularly personal development; the nature of personal development; denitions; the relationship between personal development work in counsellor training and eective professional practice; evaluation of personal development within the training context; cultural and philosophical biases in conceptualising personal development; counselling, personal development and oneto-one coaching in the workplace.
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Ms Honey Langcaster-James: Psychology of fame and celebrity; group interaction and relationships; decision making and the inuence of emotion and individual dierences on decisions and behaviour at work; adult attachment theories; coaching psychology used in executive and personal contexts; coaching for those working in the public eye (fame counselling). Dr Anna Sandeld: Social psychology, particularly the impact of relationship status and related changes upon identity construction, lifestyle and wellbeing; qualitative research methods; gender psychology; feminist psychology; lesbian and gay psychology; social constructionism; the psychology of exercise and tness.
Further information
Please direct enquiries about research opportunities to Postgraduate Secretary Department of Psychology University of Hull Hull, HU6 7RX, UK T +44 (0)1482 466707 F +44 (0)1482 465599 enquiries@psynet.hull.ac.uk More detailed information on our sta and their research interests can be found on our departmental web pages at www.psy.hull.ac.uk.
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Sport, health and exercise science
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MSc in Sport and Exercise Science
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The Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Science
The Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Science (SHES) has existed within the Faculty of Science for ve years, during which time it has experienced sustained growth and investment. SHES recently had its rst taught postgraduate degree programme approved, and our sta ensure that this programme caters for the needs and aspirations of sports and exercise scientists who wish to advance their knowledge in the eld. The department has world-class sta and facilities, and a variety of sport-, exercise- and health-related contacts. The research and teaching facilities are available to all postgraduate students, and there are excellent opportunities for you to engage with sta in research work as well as designing your own dissertation research projects. The department is organised strategically around the cognate areas of sport and exercise science, with research groups in biomechanics, applied and exercise physiology, and sport and exercise psychology. Sta collaborate with a variety of international groups, including some from the USA, Australia and across Europe.
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The departments research

Current sta research interests include the following.
Psychology
The mediating eects of mental toughness on physical and cognitive skills The development of psychological interventions to enhance performance and psychological wellbeing Factors (gender, personality, ability, etc) inuencing stress, coping and emotions in athletes The psychology of injury and psychological processes in sport injury rehabilitation Self-perceptions, self-esteem, and adherence and motivation to exercise Intervention strategies to reduce anxiety and depression and improve the quality of life in patients with coronary heart disease Brief interventions for reducing patients distress associated with symptoms of heart failure (e.g. perceived breathlessness and perceived fatigue) Evaluating the positive eects of cardiac rehabilitation, using both psychological and exercise intervention, following heart attack (myocardial infarction), bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft), implantation of a device (pacemaker / implantable cardiac debrillator) and diagnosis of heart failure
Exercise physiology
The physiological factors underlying heat acclimation/acclimatisation Acid base balance during endurance and high-intensity exercise and recovery Research related to football: warm-up and half-time recovery strategies; match/notational analysis The physical conditioning of athletes and test methods to specically test athletes in their own sport
Biomechanics
The eect of fatigue on the risk of injuries in football in particular, how altered sprint kinematics and muscular function following matches aect hamstring injuries Use of walking aids in clinical populations
The department is striving to create and develop an atmosphere in which research is viewed as an important and integral part of our work, such that it adds to the current body of knowledge in our eld and underpins our teaching. As researchers we collaborate with individuals and groups across the UK and around the world.
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MSc in Sport and Exercise Science

Not available in 2011
FastFacts
Duration | 1 year Attendance | Full-time Entry requirements | Minimum 2.2 Honours degree, but all candidates are considered on the basis of degree classication and other relevant information as outlined in their application letter and CV Fees | www.hull.ac.uk/money Location | Hull Campus Contact | Lola Sutherland | l.sutherland@hull.ac.uk

The Student Negotiated Learning module allows you to undertake work with a specic supervisor in an area of interest to both parties. There are no formal class sessions, but you undertake work set by the supervisor and are expected to be able to discuss this work with the supervisor as required. The work may not be related to the dissertation.
Assessment
There are various methods of assessment examinations and presentations, for example which we believe allows students the opportunity to perform to their best level across the programme.
About the programme

This MSc builds on the sport and exercise science expertise gained through your Bachelors degree. You further develop your critical and analytical approach to the sport and exercise sciences, and you gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature of the sport sciences and the critical and evaluative skills necessary to assess performance in clinical as well as athletic populations.
Research areas
For a summary of departmental research interests, see page 91.
Programme content
The programme aims to advance your knowledge in the core cognate areas of sport and exercise science while allowing you to specialise in exercise physiology, biomechanics or psychology in greater depth.
Core modules
Performance Psychology Biomechanical Applications in Performance Analysis Advanced Exercise Physiology Advanced Topics in Research Methods Dissertation
Optional modules
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Postgraduate study 2011

Introduction to the faculty

Welcome to the Faculty of Science

Top university in Yorkshire

Derek Wills Dean of Faculty

The Department of Biological Sciences

Research in Biological Sciences

Aquatic Ecology and Resource Management

Higher degrees in biology

Research training and topic selection

Eligibility and how to apply

Departmental Postgraduate Admissions +44 (0)1482 466169 e.m.doy@hull.ac.uk

Director of Postgraduate Studies b.haening@hull.ac.uk

Fees and scholarships

MSc in Biomedical Science

About the programme

MSc in Molecular Medicine

About the programme

The Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (see page 16).

The Department of Computer Science

Research in Computer Science

Dependable, Reliable, Intelligent Systems (DRIS)

Simulation and Visualization (SimVis)

Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (HIVE)

Higher degrees in computing

MSc in Computer Graphics Programming

About the programme

MSc in Games Programming

About the programme

.NET MSc in Distributed Systems Development

About the programme

MSc in .NET Financial Systems Development

About the programme

MSc in Computer Science

About the programme

Higher degrees in digital media

Reading for a research degree

MSc in Digital Media

Further module information About the programme

MSc in Internet Computing

Further module information About the programme

MSc in Website Design and Development

Further module information About the programme

The Department of Engineering

Research degrees in engineering

Funding and scholarships

Further information and applications

The Design, Materials and Process Performance Group

Electronics Design, Test and Manufacture

Materials and Process Performance

Numerical Dynamics Transmission Line Modelling

The Environment, Energy and Sensors Group

Sensor Networks and Energy Harvesting

The Medical Engineering Research Group

MSc in Automatic Control

About the programme

MSc in Electronic Engineering

About the programme

MSc in Embedded Systems

About the programme

MSc in Medical Engineering

Special features About the programme