Banking and Finance MSc

This module aims to facilitate a process of open exploration and experimentation in practice, with a view to you negotiating a viable, well positioned, ethically sound MA proposal by the module end. The module aims to familiarise students with key debates in historical and contemporary photography, with a particular focus on questions of ethics and on the visual strategies taken up by photographers in the communication of ideas. Through both formative and summative assessments and through on-going discussion, debate and reflection, the module further aims to support the development of advanced level communication skills, criticality and professional practice.

This module provides you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake independent academic research in Visual Arts and Design at postgraduate level.  By introducing you to contemporary and emergent research resources in the discipline; essential frameworks and tools for navigating research ethics in creative fields, linking to Middlesex University’s Research Ethics guidelines; and consolidating advanced knowledge of referencing conventions for academic integrity, you will be able to propose and structure a relevant research proposal for independent enquiry and investigation at Master’s level.

This module aims to deepen the student’s knowledge and skills in the critical review of influential research pertinent to the contexts of their creative practice.  Designed as a set of specialist elective seminar courses, led by a variety of researchers within the university, this module allows the student to experiment with new areas of knowledge and deepen their critical understanding of the wider contexts for their creative practice.

This module helps develop your knowledge and skills in the research methods and materials pertinent to the contexts of your creative practice.  Designed as a set of specialist elective seminar courses, led by a variety of researchers within the university, this module allows you to experiment and learn first-hand about the methods and materials used by the researcher and to gain and apply insights into knowledge at the cutting edge of Visual Arts and Design, and relate this to your own emerging research interests.

This module aims to develop you as a confident researcher and communicator and to provide a showcase opportunity for the student to engage in peer review and public debate as a means for professional development and consolidation of the research scope, methods, context, and practice of your Master’s project.

This module aims to explore photography as a necessarily collaborative practice and to support students in developing viable strategies for working productively with others. You will be introduced to different debates around authorship and the photograph as collaboration. The module aims to encourage you to consider the purpose and aims of your own work and to develop your own participant groups/contacts and professional networks as necessary. At the end of the module you will curate an interim group show.

This module aims to support you in producing and making public either a significant body of photographic work or a significant written commentary at an advanced level. The module aims to consolidate earlier discoveries through exploration, collaboration, research and contextualisation to present a rigorously investigated concluding body of work. The final outcome will incorporate a viable strategy for making the work public and will be presented in a form that is appropriate for its intended audience. The module aims to further support you in developing their professional skills in preparation for your chosen career paths.

The course also includes several workshops on the various aspects of writing a dissertation delivered by academics who have produced high-quality, internationally-reputed research.

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. Your personal tutor will support you with help and advice throughout your studies.

You will be studying at our leafy north London campus in Hendon.

In a typical year, you’ll spend about 1200 hours on your course.

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework and presentations.

Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study. We aim to make your timetable available at least 2 weeks before you the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.

Typical weekly breakdown

A typical week looks like this:

Learning terms

On-campus: This includes tutor-led sessions such as seminars, lab sessions and demonstrations as well as student-led sessions for work in small groups.

Independent study: This is the work you do in your own time including reading and research.

Part-time study

You can also study this course part-time over two years.

You have a strong support network available to you to make sure you develop all the necessary academic skills you need to do well on your course.

Our support services will be delivered online and on campus and you have access to a range of different resources so you can get the help you need, whether you’re studying at home or have the opportunity to come to campus.

You have access to one to one and group sessions for personal learning and academic support from our library and IT teams, and our network of learning experts. Our teams will also be here to offer financial advice, and personal wellbeing, mental health and disability support.

Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed by presentations, in-class tests, and written assignments in the form of individual and/or group coursework and through the research and writing undertaken to complete your dissertation.

You'll evaluate your work, skills and knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Sometimes you'll work in groups and assess each other's progress.

Each term, you'll get regular feedback on your learning.