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About Advanced Industrial Practice (wastes Management) Msc in University of Northampton

MSc Advanced Industrial Practice (Wastes Management) is aimed specifically at those in positions of responsibly working in Wastes Management who want to develop their expertise within their current profession. The flexible, innovative framework provides learners not only with the opportunity to gain recognition for professional experience and practice, but also to negotiate learning within the workplace to achieve a postgraduate qualification (PGCert, PGDip, and MSc). This innovative approach enables learners to enhance their effectiveness in their current role whilst simultaneously working towards a qualification.

Course Details

Recognising Industrial Practice

An innovative application of APEL in work-based learning contexts, the Recognising Industrial Practice module, provides a useful, critical and reflective mechanism that can be used by individuals and organisations as part of a customised and flexible programme of study. You will be required to produce a critical reflective statement based on your industrial experience to date, addressing the competencies to achieve CIWM membership status. The University and CIWM will support you in a variety of ways, including workshops, and tutorials/specific guidance on a range of topics such as critical thinking and reflective writing.

Negotiated Work Based Learning

Successful completion of the Recognising Industrial Practice module will provide you with a more forward-looking perspective to allow you to both identify and negotiate new projects/work-related activities. The negotiated learning will be defined in the context of a Learning Contract, negotiated between yourself, the University and, where appropriate, your employer.

Industrial Practice Research Project

You will be provided with the necessary tools needed to enable you to conduct your Research Project to the highest possible standards, and to develop as a successful, independent researchers.

Entry Requirements

This award is specifically aimed at those working at middle management and above within a Wastes Management-related discipline. Applicants will normally be a Chartered Wastes Manager and a member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management. Applicants should normally possess at least 3 year’s relevant professional experience at a managerial level.

For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements

All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

• Minimum standard – IELTs 6.5 (or equivalent)
  for study at postgraduate level.

For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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University of Northampton Application Process

Basic Admission Requirements

1. Certified transcripts of high school/college/university
2. One reference required
3. Statement of Purpose depicting the interest of the applicant in the chosen course
4. MBA applicants must also have a proof of work experience
5. Arts and design applicant must also submit their portfolio 

The outcomes of the English proficiency tests taken by all of the international applicants. IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and Pearson PTE are acceptable tests. The minimal IELTS scores needed to get admitted are as follows:

Additional Requirements

1. An overseas student who has been accepted must pay the GBP 5,000 deposit fee before the university would issue them a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).
2. Other documents for the visa application process are:

• Passport
• UK visa history form
• Proof of financial support

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