{"id":476,"date":"2025-11-27T11:50:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=476"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:58:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:58:22","slug":"applied-humanities-on-campus-accelerated-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/january-courses-welcome\/applied-humanities-on-campus-accelerated-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Humanities (On Campus \u2013 Accelerated degree)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-title\">Applied Humanities (On Campus \u2013 Accelerated degree)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Applied Humanities is all about you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our programme focuses on personalised coaching and group activities, designed to support your academic success and inspire meaningful, positive changes in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognise your unique talents and experiences, and we\u2019re here to help you unlock your full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our dedicated team will guide you in enhancing your skills, helping you achieve both personal and professional success. In Applied Humanities, you\u2019ll explore your passions and align them with your long-term goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time you graduate, you won\u2019t just have a degree \u2013 you\u2019ll have the resilience to handle setbacks, the initiative to navigate life\u2019s changes, and the confidence to seize new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome aboard! Let\u2019s embark on this transformative journey together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>First teaching blocks starts week beginning 19 January 2026:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesdays 9am to 11am and 12pm to 2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursdays 9am to 11am and 12pm to 2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Students are not expected to complete any pre-course reading or activities.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can find more helpful information about beginning your Applied Humanities degree here:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/appliedhumanitiesjan2026?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Preparing for university<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Tuesday 6 January, 9am to 11am (Room CH004)<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete ID checks and finalise enrolment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce Student Support teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up tech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>The Applied Humanities Team includes Sian Campbell, Duncan Frankis, Emma Folwell, Kristin O&#8217;Donnell and Owen Rees.<\/p>\n\n<p>Our team brings together a wide range of professional and academic experience from the ancient world to contemporary politics. We have worked in industries including international development, heritage, the arts, primary education, academic fraud, business management, and much more.<\/p>\n\n<p>We bring our wide range of expertise to our innovative interdisciplinary teaching, using key concepts in the humanities to explore real-world issues.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Applied Humanities is a dynamic, supportive, and highly interactive programme designed to help you grow personally, professionally, and academically.<\/p>\n\n<p>Throughout your studies, you\u2019ll explore real-world issues, develop confidence in your abilities, and build a toolkit of skills that will support you long after graduation. We take a practical, student-centred approach, offering a blend of learning experiences that allow you to apply ideas, reflect on your development, and work closely with tutors and your peers.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-your-module-will-be-taught\">How Your Module Will Be Taught<\/h3>\n\n<p>Applied Humanities is taught through four integrated strands designed to support your learning:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"academic-life-coaching\">Academic Life Coaching<\/h3>\n\n<p>Throughout your studies you will be asked to book one-to-one coaching appointments. These sessions support your growth across personal, professional, and academic areas.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-person-classes\">In-person classes<\/h3>\n\n<p>You will attend on-campus sessions two days a week. These workshops are interactive and focused on applying ideas to real and relevant contexts. If you are unable to attend, please inform us by contacting applied-humanities@newman.ac.uk.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-assessment-guides\">Online assessment guides<\/h3>\n\n<p>Each month in your first module, you will receive a clear, step-by-step assessment guide to help you understand expectations, plan your work, and stay on track.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-skills-guides\">Online skills guides<\/h3>\n\n<p>These short, practical resources are available any time and are designed to help you strengthen your personal, professional, and academic skills as and when you need them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\"><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\"><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic support<\/a> &#8211; Help with assignments and study skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing services<\/a> &#8211; Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career services<\/a> &#8211; CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student finance advice<\/a> &#8211; Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Disability support<\/a> &#8211; Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\">International support<\/a> &#8211; Help with visas and cultural adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\"><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-start-date\">Teaching Start Date<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week beginning 19 January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subject-leads\">Subject Leads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kristin O&#8217;Donnell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duncan Frankis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-details\">Contact details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:applied-humanities@newman.ac.uk\">applied-humanities@newman.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay connected with OurNewman app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OurNewman is your go-to place for everything you need as a Birmingham Newman student. 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