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Alumni
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Research & Knowledge Exchange
Research and knowledge are an integral part of academic life and form one of the defining characteristics of university culture. -
International
We will always do everything we can to make the transition to living and studying in another country as simple as possible. -
What we do
Bishop Grosseteste University offers courses ranging from Foundation Degrees up to PhD level. We're dedicated to supporting our students and turning them into highly employable graduates. -
University Council
The members of the University Council meet in formal session at least 4 times each year and their work is supported by a range of Sub-Committees. -
Chancellor
The Chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University is Professor Tracy Borman OBE, who was installed into the role on 28 July 2022. -
Children’s Literature and Literacies
The MA in Children's Literature and Literacies gives you an opportunity to deepen your passion for literature written for children through research-led modules that engage with emerging frameworks and debates. Supported by a team of academic specialists, you will investigate theories of literacy development, and the learning and reading experiences of children and young people through interdisciplinary, inclusive, and current approaches. You will critically explore ‘classic’ texts and contemporary publications across a range of genres, ranging from poetry, picture books and non-fiction to graphic novels and digital applications, aimed at readers from 0-18. You will examine the nature of literacy and literature in a digital age, their current existence and future directions. This MA will foster your academic capabilities and individual interests through conceptual and empirical research. -
Certificate in Education (Teaching Post-16 and Further Education)
The Level 5 Certificate in Education (Teaching Post-16 and Further Education) is for those who wish to teach in the education, training and skills sector, such as Further Education Colleges, private sector training providers and offender education. It provides a route into teaching in the Further Education and Skills sector for subject/vocational specialists, and leads to a robust teaching qualification, which is recognised by the sector. Please Note: Graduates may study this programme at Level 6. -
English Literature (MA)
Our MA English Literature offers opportunities to deepen your passion for literatures in English through research-led modules that engage and push the boundaries of new and emerging disciplinary frameworks and debates. Supported by an academic team of research specialists, it creates a space for you to advance your academic and communication talents and further your professional prospects. We offer a close and mutually supportive learning community that recognises and responds to your distinctive learning needs and interests through seven student-centred flexible and vibrant modules that engages you with the latest literary debates. You will explore a stimulating range of genres, approaches, authors, and themes. Our innovative modes of assessment are designed to develop your interests: you will choose texts, writers, genres, theories, themes, and literary periods on which to focus independently. -
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Teaching Post-16 and Further Education)
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Teaching Post-16 and Further Education) offers education, training and development to graduates who are practising or aspiring teachers in the education, training and skills sector such as further education colleges, private sector training providers and offender education. It provides a route into teaching in the training and skills sector for graduates, and leads to a robust teaching qualification, which is recognised in the sector. The programme develops participants’ knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of teaching, learning and assessment, and teachers’ wider, professional engagement in the sector.The programme offers a challenging, supportive and rewarding experience to promote informed, reflective and effective teaching and professional development.This pGDE offers three specialist routes, for students wishing to specialise either in Vocational, Academic or SEND delivery in the sector. Please Note: Non-graduates may study this programme at level 5.
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