• BSc (Hons) Criminology and Cultural Studies
• BA(Hons) East & West European Political Studies
• Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies
• Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies
• Train to interpret for the Police and Court Services in England and Wales

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Cultural Studies

This exciting new degree combines the study of crime and culture and as such it offers students an opportunity to develop a criminological and cultural understanding of the world.

By taking Criminology students are given an opportunity to explore a number of key questions about crime: Why did s/he do it? Does prison cause more problems than it solves? What is the relationship between gender, race and crime? Who are the victims of crime? Do the media sensationalise crime? Does the widespread use of CCTV mean that we are all living a surveillance society? And then by taking Cultural Studies, students examine the connections and relationships between ‘cultural products’ (for example literature, film, television, adverts etc.) and the wider society which produces them and in which they operate. In the Cultural Studies modules given by the English section of the School, you will also have the opportunity to study different forms of literature (novel, poetry and drama) in their social contexts.

Taught within a multidisciplinary School, this degree draws upon the high research and teaching ratings achieved by Sociology and English at the University of Salford and benefits from the best traditions of scholarship. This is reflected in core courses on Crime and Society, Theoretical Criminology Criminal Justice Institutions, Culture and Power, Culture and Identity, and Cultural and Literary Theory. The degree also involves contemporary topics such as ethnicity and crime, police and the media, women and crime, prisons, surveillance and social control, violence and representation, cinema and psychoanalysis, Post-war writing, Post-modern Fiction, Women Behaving Badly and Signs of Masculinity. Students can also write a dissertation on a topic of their own choice in their final year. Entry requirements: CCD or equivalent points at A level.

All enquiries should be directed to: The Admissions Tutor, Criminology, School of English, Sociology, Politics & Contemporary History, University of Salford, Salford. M5 4WT Tel: +44 (0)161 295 3268/5133 Fax: +44 (0)161 295 5077 Email: K.M.Harrison@salford.ac.uk

BA(Hons) East & West European Political Studies

This unique course builds on Salford's 24/24 QAA score in Politics and 5a in the Research Assessment Exercise. In the Guardian league table Salford's Politics courses are ranked 5th in the UK. The course has a great number of features and benefits: Students spend their first and third years at Salford, and their second year at the Anglo-American Institute for Liberal Studies in Prague. This means that for two years they are located just over a mile from the centre of Manchester, one of the most exciting cities in Europe, and for one year in the historic centre of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The Anglo-American Institute www.aac.edu is located close to the Charles Bridge in the heart of Prague.

The course focuses on some of the most important issues and events in the world, particularly those connected with the decline and fall of Communism, democratisation, nationalism, European unity and the fate of social democracy. For EU students, tuition fees are charged only for the first and third years. The second year is supported by a non-means-tested maintenance grant under the European Community's Erasmus-Socrates exchange scheme, which is sufficient to cover most expenses, including accommodation. Prague has a very low cost of living and the grant is the same as is applied to Scandinavian countries. All teaching is in English.

It's anticipated that graduates will have the knowledge and experience to enter careers in Politics, Journalism, Teaching, European Business (the Czech Republic is soon to be an EU member), Civil Service in UK, Brussels and Czech Republic.....and many more The School has a significant experience in managing students through the Erasmus Exchange programme and as a consequence, has a very sophisticated welfare support system in place Entry requirements: CCC or equivalent points at A level.

Full details are at - http://www.espch.salford.ac.uk/politics/bscps.htm. A second language is NOT required. The School is particularly keen to attract mature students with relevant experience onto the course.

For more information contact John Garrard 0161 295 5899

Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies

An integrated university course combining study for a BSc (Hons) degree with training for a Private Pilot Licence.

INTRODUCTION Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies at the University of Salford is a three-year, full-time, undergraduate programme leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) degree. In addition, students enrolled on the programme undertake a structured pilot training course, and sit the appropriate ground-school examinations, required for the award of a Private Pilot Licence. A total of 45 flying hours is included within the training course, with the twin aims of enabling the students to fly solo by the end of Year One and obtain their Private Pilot Licence by the end of Year Two. Beyond this, more advanced flying training is optionally available as the students complete their academic programme, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) degree at the end of Year Three.

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE It should be noted that the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) examination is a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) examination and not an examination of the University of Salford. As well as the pilot training, there are a series of ground-school examinations that need to be passed before the award of a PPL. These examinations are carried out by a CAA-qualified examiner at the University, but do not form part of the examination process for the degree programme. A total of 45 hours of instructional flying is included within the programme. This is the minimum number of flying hours required by the CAA for a Private Pilot Licence, but students differ in the actual number of hours required to achieve the necessary standard. The cost of any additional flying hours, beyond the 45 hours included within the course fees, would need to be met by the student.

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD The Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies course draws upon the vast experience and resources of the Aerospace Division, within the School of Computing, Science and Engineering of the University of Salford. This is one of the largest integrated science and technology schools in the country, and is well-respected throughout the aerospace industry sector for the quality of its aeronautical engineering graduates. Indeed, the long history of aeronautical engineering education has been one of the key factors establishing the reputation of Salford University.

FLYING TRAINING PROGRAMME Flying training for students on the Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies course is carried out in collaboration with Manchester Advanced Flight Training and the Lancashire Aero Club, both based at Barton Aerodrome (www.bartonaerodrome.co.uk). This is a general aviation airfield which is a half-hour minibus drive from the University campus. All flying training is undertaken by qualified flying instructors using Piper PA-28 Warrior and Cessna 172 four-seat aircraft. Students work in groups of two and are allocated a particular instructor and aircraft, to ensure continuity of training. Each student group attends Barton Aerodrome for a half-day flying session per week during the teaching period of the academic year. Typically, in the first year of the course, one flying exercise is carried out each week by the student group. The first student flies the exercise with the second student observing from the back seat of the aircraft. The two students then swap places, with the second student flying the exercise while the first student observes. This approach gives the students the benefit of two flying hours per exercise, significantly enhancing the learning experience.

CONTACT DETAILS Further information on the Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies course can be obtained by contacting the School Office: Admissions Director School of Computing, Science and Engineering Newton Building The University of Salford Manchester M5 4WT Tel: 0161-295-5085 Fax: 0161-295-5575 Email: admissions-ame@salford.ac.uk

Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies

An integrated university course combining study for a BEng (Hons) engineering degree with training for a Private Pilot Licence.

INTRODUCTION Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies at the University of Salford is a three-year, full-time, undergraduate programme leading to the award of a BEng (Hons) degree. In addition, students enrolled on the programme undertake a structured pilot training course, and sit the appropriate ground-school examinations, required for the award of a Private Pilot Licence. A total of 45 flying hours is included within the training course, with the twin aims of enabling the students to fly solo by the end of Year One and obtain their Private Pilot Licence by the end of Year Two. Beyond this, more advanced flying training is optionally available as the students complete their academic programme, leading to the award of a BEng (Hons) degree at the end of Year Three.

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE It should be noted that the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) examination is a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) examination and not an examination of the University of Salford. As well as the pilot training, there are a series of ground-school examinations that need to be passed before the award of a PPL. These examinations are carried out by a CAA-qualified examiner at the University, but do not form part of the examination process for the degree programme. A total of 45 hours of instructional flying is included within the programme. This is the minimum number of flying hours required by the CAA for a Private Pilot Licence, but students differ in the actual number of hours required to achieve the necessary standard. The cost of any additional flying hours, beyond the 45 hours included within the course fees, would need to be met by the student.

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD The Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies course draws upon the vast experience and resources of the Aerospace Division, within the School of Computing, Science and Engineering of the University of Salford. This is one of the largest integrated science and technology schools in the country, and is well-respected throughout the aerospace industry sector for the quality of its aeronautical engineering graduates. Indeed, the long history of aeronautical engineering education has been one of the key factors establishing the reputation of Salford University.

Admissions Director School of Computing, Science and Engineering Newton Building The University of Salford Manchester M5 4WT Tel: 0161-295-5085 Fax: 0161-295-5575 Email: admissions-ame@salford.ac.uk

Train to interpret for the Police and Court Services in England and Wales

The School of Languages is launching a new course for the academic year 2003/4 on interpreting for the Police and Court Services in England and Wales.

The course will run for 2 hours one evening per week over 9 months and leads to the Institute of Linguists’ Diploma examination (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting). No previous interpreting or translation experience is necessary. Classes will be taught in English.

Entry requirements: - Institute of Linguists’ Bilingual Skills Certificate; or - Degree in Languages; or - High level of spoken and written fluency in English and in a foreign language (test to be completed).

Interviews for the course commencing October 2003 will be held in September 2003.

The School of Languages has a well-established reputation for providing high-quality interpreting training. The launch of the DPSI course forms part of its strategy to widen participation in language study and promote professional development and training in public service interpreting in the North West.

For further information and a list of languages offered, please contact:

1 August – 1 September and after 15 September: Ms R. Tipton, Room 814, Maxwell Building, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT. Tel: 0161 295 3913.

1 – 15 September: Resource Officer, Language Resource Centre, Maxwell Building, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT. Tel: 0161 295 7070.

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