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- Student gender ratio
- 61 F : 39 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 22% (1)
- Students per staff
- 17.8 (1)
- Student total
- 16895 (1)
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Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy
Western Sydney University
Australia, Sydney
Western Sydney University
Australia, Sydney
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University of Zurich
Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Masaryk University
Czech Republic, Brno
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Czech Republic, Brno
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Head of The Media School
Bournemouth University
United Kingdom, Bournemouth
Bournemouth University
United Kingdom, Bournemouth
Location: Weymouth House (Bournemouth - Talbot) Salary: £67,468- £71,566 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £82,973 Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026 Basis: Full Time About the role The Faculty of Media, Science & Technology is seeking an exceptional and inspiring academic leader to become Head of School for The Media School, one of the UK's most respected centres for media education and innovation. The Media School brings together expertise across Corporate and Marketing Communication, Journalism, Film & TV, Media, and Music Production, creating a dynamic environment where creativity, research and industry collaboration thrive. Students benefit from access to outstanding facilities, including a 200m² soundstage studio, green screen studio, screening rooms, SSL recording studios, specialist software and multi-channel audio spaces. 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Posted
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Subjects Taught at the University of Plymouth
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Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology