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to the latest edition of Perspective, our newsletter
for prospective postgraduate students. This edition
showcases the success of alumni Anna Heinamaa
who has been nominated for a Golden Globe
Award, we throw a spotlight on our unique Podiatry
programme and give you information on the new
Postgraduate Loan Scheme. We’d love to meet you
in person so be sure to check out our Open Days and
our forthcoming Postgraduate Study Sessions course
sessions. If you’ve got questions or queries please
contact Tom Pinder on t.w.pinder@salford.ac.uk.
Welcome
Comeand
meetus!Our Open Days are designed to give you the opportunity
to get an in-depth look at the taught courses and research
degrees and how they can improve your career prospects.
During the day you will be able to speak to academic
tutors in your subject area and discuss how our
courses meet your individual needs. There will also
be the opportunity to speak to experts regarding:
applying, accommodation, employability, fees
and funding, research support, student life and
international visas.
Our next open days are on:
25 May 2016
23 November 2016
Book your place
To book your place visit www.salford.ac.uk/study/
visit/postgraduate-open-days
The event will run from 15:00 – 19:00 and a
programme for the day will be made available online
within the next few weeks. Should you have any
issues or questions please contact Tom Pinder on
t.w.pinder@salford.ac.uk
Postgraduate Study Sessions
We have four of these sessions lined up for you to get
the lowdown on what it takes to study towards your
Masters, PhD, or other postgraduate qualification.
Each of the PG Courses sessions will begin with
information relevant to anyone thinking of
postgraduate study, covering areas such as finance
and the benefits of postgraduate study during the first
half hour. Sessions then become more detailed with
subject specific discussion and the opportunity to talk
to tutors and current students.
16 March 2016
PG Courses - Arts & Media
Information Session
14:00 - 15:30 Room 105, Peel Building
30 March 2016
PG Courses - Nursing, Midwifery, Social
Work & Social Sciences Information Session
14:00 - 15:30 Room 105, Peel Building
TBC
PG Courses - School of the Built
Environment Information Session
14:00 - 15:30 Room 105, Peel Building
2 THE PERSPECTIVE
3. ‘THE Fencer’, which was written and developed
by Anna Heinamaa, 54, whilst studying for
a Master’s degree in Film Screenwriting at Salford, was
shortlisted for the Best Foreign Language Film category.
The 2015 internationally co-produced drama film, which was
directed by Finland’s Klaus Haro, is based on the true story
of Endel Nelis. Endel was an Estonian fencing master who
fled from his home in Leningrad in the early 1950s to escape
Russia’s secret police. After moving to the small Estonian town
of Haapsalu, Endel founds an after-school for aspiring young
swordsmen.
However, when Endel’s pupils wish to participate in a
national fencing tournament in Leningrad, the fencing tutor
is faced with a huge dilemma. Does Endel risk everything to
take the children to Leningrad or does he put his safety first
and risk disappointing his pupils?
Anna’s inspiration for the film came from when she first met
Endel’s daughter Helen Nelis-Naukas, who now runs her
father’s fencing school. After hearing about the ‘classic hero’
journey Endel had made, Anna drew on this story when she
had to write a film script for a degree module. Since then
the film, which was produced in late February 2014, has
received national recognition, having been selected as the
Finnish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th
Academy Awards and Finland’s submission for a Best Foreign
Language Oscar.
Anna said: “It’s a great honour to be nominated for a Golden
Globe. I’m hoping that it will make people more aware of the
fact that a great screenplay – a well-written heartfelt story – is
the foundation that a successful film builds on.
“The programme at Salford took my writing to a whole new
level by giving me the tools to understanding what the art of
storytelling is all about, so I was thrilled by that experience.”
One of Anna’s former lecturers, Colin Muir, Programme
leader for MA Television and Radio Scriptwriting at the
University of Salford, added: “Anna studied on the MA for
two years and was an analytical, imaginative and dedicated
writer.
“The Fencer is one of two film scripts she developed and
wrote on the programme. There may well be further success
in store for Anna in the future.”
The award eventually went to Hungarian film ‘Son of Saul’,
which would also go on to win the Oscar for Best Foreign
Film.
University of Salford
graduate nominated for
The programme at Salford
took my writing to a whole
new level by giving me the
tools to understanding
what the art of storytelling
is all about.
An original screenplay written by a University
of Salford graduate was recently nominated for
a prestigious Golden Globe Award at last month’s
annual event in Beverly Hills.
Golden Globe
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4. AN innovative Master’s programme in
podiatry at the University of Salford
is the first to be introduced in the UK. It allows
students to attain Health and Care Professions
Council (HCPC) registration at the same time
as completing an MSc in Podiatry.
Approved by the HCPC and the College of
Podiatry, this unique programme increases
students’ employability and positions them
better for career development and promotion.
The MSc students are aligned with the School’s
Foot Ankle and Knee research group, led by
Professor Chris Nester.
Chris said: “I am delighted with this new
pathway that links undergraduate and
postgraduate studies to our research – and
the MSc cohort is an excellent platform from
which to build wider links between research
outcomes and curriculum.
I am gaining professional and
theoretical knowledge on a daily basis and
by reading research and applying this in the
clinical context I am able to challenge and
ask pertinent questions.
BestFoot
Forward
Master’s in
Podiatry is UK first.
Sarah Bailey, postgraduate student
The School of the Built Environment
have been awarded a £3m funding
package from the ESRC (Economic and
Social Research Council) for an Urban
Transformation project.
AroundtheUniversityIf you’d like more information on any of our showcase projects
please visit our www.salford.ac.uk
Salford Business School blog has been shortlisted and is now
included in the Finalists of the Education and PR and Marketing
category at the 2016 UK Blog awards. The winners will be
announced on the 29th April 2016.
Visit: blogs. salford.ac.uk/business-school
We’ve linked up with world-renowned
footballing giant Manchester United to
provide journalism students with first-
hand experience of sports reporting.
The School of Health Sciences has recently signed a collaboration
agreement with the newly-formed Manchester Institute of Health
and Performance (MIHP) that will help the Institute strengthen its
international reputation as a world-class sports medicine facility and
will allow unprecedented research to be carried out.
Spotlighton...Each issue we throw the spotlight on a major new
development at the University of Salford; it might be a new
course, a student success, or an exciting event. This edition,
get the lowdown on the UK’s first Master’s degree in Podiatry.
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5. Courses and subjects
What subjects and types of study are eligible?
All subjects and modes of study that result in a Masters
degree are eligible.
What length of course is covered?
Loans are available for full-time Masters lasting up to two
years and part-time Masters lasting up to four years. Longer
courses will still receive a maximum loan of £10,000, but this
will be spread across your course.
What about PhD’s, postgraduate certificates and
diplomas?
These aren’t covered under the Postgraduate Loan scheme.
What about the PGCE?
Whilst the PGCE is not covered under this scheme it still
attracts full SFE Undergraduate funding
Amounts and costs
How much can I borrow?
£10,000 is the maximum amount available for the Masters
loans. You can borrow less, but you can’t borrow any more.
Is it means tested?
No, you can borrow up to £10,000 regardless of your
personal circumstances or the specific cost of your Masters.
How is the money paid?
It’s paid directly to you in three instalments per year. The
exact value of each instalment depends on the length of your
course.
When will I have to pay the money back?
After you graduate, you’ll have to repay the loan once you
start earning over £21,000- a year. Repayments begin in
2019 – including for those starting a Masters in 2016.
What will the repayments be?
The rate of repayment is 6% of your earnings OVER £21,000.
So the 6% is only payable on the portion of your earnings
over the £21,000 threshold – not your total salary. Interest
rates are expected to be RPI+3%.
I’ve already got an undergraduate loan, how does that
impact my repayments?
Repayments of undergraduate and postgraduate loans will be
separate but will be taken at the same time. That means that
StartingapostgraduateMaster’scoursein2016?Youmay
beabletoapplyforaPostgraduateLoanofupto£10,000to
helptowardscourseandlivingcostswhileyou’restudying.
once you’re earning over £21,000 you’ll make two payments
from your salary each month; 9% for your undergraduate
loan and 6% for your postgraduate loan.
Who qualifies?
Are there any age restrictions?
There is no minimum age limit although applicants must be
age 60 or under on the first day of the first academic year of
the course.
What are the nationality and residential requirements?
Loan applicants need to be UK nationals, resident in England
or EU nationals, resident in the EU
If a student defers entry after the application has been
approved can they carry the applications forward to
the next academic year?
No. The student would need to submit a new application for
the next academic year.
Is funding available for students repeating a year
of study?
No. Postgraduate loan funding is not available for repeating
a year of study unless the student did not complete the year
due to a compelling personal reason. Guidance on what
constitutes a compelling reason can be found here:
www.heinfo.slc.co.uk
Can existing students apply?
No. Only students who start a postgraduate course after
August 2016 are eligible.
If a student is in receipt of an NHS bursary, does this
affect their post graduate loan eligigbility?
No. Receipt of other sources of postgraduate funding will not
affect eligibility for 2016/17 post graduate loans.
Where can I find out more?
You can visit the student finance website
www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance
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