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General Programme Aims:
This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:
Overall learning Outcomes
Students will:
Knowledge
Thinking skills
The entry requirements for postgraduate admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Course Aims and Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to give you the opportunity to develop:
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge
Thinking skills
The entry requirements for postgraduate admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Graduates of the programme are expected to have a comprehensive and critical understanding of all concepts and activities for large-scale data analytics and to demonstrate expertise in Big Data Analytics and research applications, projects, and Machine Learning Techniques for extracting big insights and unique knowledge from Big Data stores.
The programme aims to develop a critical understanding of complex computing application areas. Graduates are expected to be able to apply their skills in advanced topics, such as cloud computing and security aspects.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
This programme is designed to help students design and develop large-scale, software systems by developing their knowledge and research skills in IT, computer vision and data analytics. Furthermore, it tackles emerging challenges in computer science, including its legal, social, ethical & professional context.
Graduates are expected to have developed the professional skills necessary for a senior career in the IT industry, as well as critical thinking and evidential reasoning, engineering judgement in the decision-making process and the ability to systematically analyse problems and implement effective solutions.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
This course is designed to develop specialists in the management of multidisciplinary organisations in the construction industry, who can apply theory into practice and have the capability to work in an international environment.
The aim is to maximise students’ skills and knowledge in areas of Construction and Engineering, such as Project Management, Information Communication Technology, Construction Law, Supply chain Management, Procurement and to develop a critical awareness of the issues and challenges in Construction Engineering Management.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Designed to develop knowledge and research skills in Data Science, an understanding of the ecology within which a Data Scientist operates and professional skills in Data Science techniques, the programme also fosters reflective and analytic approaches in work-based practice and research.
Graduates are expected to be able to analyse and critically evaluate projects and research outputs in Data Science, and to have a critical understanding of the data value chain in professional settings.
The entry requirements for admission are:
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
The programme focuses on developing skills in the field of information security and digital forensics, through a mixture of theory, advanced practical skills and experience. It aims to develop sound knowledge and analytical abilities, which will prepare graduates for future employment at a senior level in the IT industry.
Upon successful completion of this programme, students are expected to have a critical understanding of the concepts of information security, of the procedures and techniques employed when investigating computer incidents and computer misuse and to be able to contribute to the development of related disciplines by research solutions.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
The programme aims to develop the skills required to handle successfully the opportunities and challenges present in today’s international business environment. In addition to the theory and practice of international business management, it examines implications of developments and trends, the role of markets, institutions and corporations and how to recognise and respond to management dilemmas relating to entrepreneurship, ethics, corporate social responsibility and innovation.
Graduates of the programme are expected to have developed critical thinking skills, and to be able to analyse complex information, undertake research into major business issues and recommend strategies for change, within an international context.
The entry requirements for admission are:
An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
Up to date CV
Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Aiming to develop the ability to analyse issues and debates, as well as an understanding of the contexts and analytical frameworks within which International Relations operates, this programme imparts knowledge and practical skills for career and life.
It examines perspectives deployed in the analysis of institutions and processes, key approaches to research as well as the context of practices and processes in International Relations.
The entry requirements for admission are:
An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
Up to date CV
Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
This course is designed to help students develop a critical awareness of strategies, policies and processes for sustainable management in the Oil & Gas industry. Graduates of the programme are expected to have acquired an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by the industry and be able to provide applied, industry-relevant solutions.
The programme focuses also on environmental protection, advances in technology, risk, sustainability, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding corporate social responsibility in the Oil &Gas industry.
The entry requirements for admission are:
An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
Up to date CV
Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
This programme aims to provide the foundation for students wishing to become practising business psychologists. Graduates are expected to have gained a thorough understanding of the discipline of business psychology, and to have developed awareness and competence in practical and professional practice. Attention is given to imparting thorough knowledge of research methods and data analysis and to the development of a critical and reflective approach.
The entry requirements for postgraduate admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
-Expand critical understanding in the area of Leadership in Education through learning based on critical engagement with current education theory, research, policy and practice
- Develop critical educational practice through analysis of reflection on and engagement with this knowledge and understanding in their professional settings
- Develop professionally and personally through learning programmes at Masters level
- Conduct original research in their educational setting around an aspect of leadership in education
- To provide opportunity for students to achieve their full academic potential at level 7 through study, encouraging self motivation, self awareness and application of initiative.
- To develop students with leadership acumen for current and future educational contexts.
Learning Outcomes - Master of Arts
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the existing theory and evidence base associated with leadership in education.
2. Critically examine research methodologies relevant to the study of leadership in education.
3. Synthesize current and original concepts for the creation and interpretation of knowledge in relation to leadership in education.
4. Apply relevant knowledge of leadership and management to a range of complex educational situations.
5. Critically assess current practice relating to leadership in education.
6. Evaluate the rigour and validity of published research within different educational contexts.
7. Apply appropriate research methodologies and data collection processes to inform the critical analysis of and reflection on practice.
8. Critical reflection on value systems and conceptual assumptions.
9. The preparation of a research project based on a study in appropriate depth of a topic related to leadership in education.
10. Gather, present, interpret and analyse quantitate and /or qualitative data in appropriate from for research project purposes, related to the field of leadership in education.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
The programme will explore mass communications across a range of media forms including: entertainment media, broadcast and digital, public relations, advertising and journalism. The programme will address issues of policy, governance, professional practice, international communication flows, digitalisation, political economy, cultural practice and research methods. The programme aims to provide a progressive and challengingcurriculum that is informed by contemporary research and responsive to the changing nature of the Communication industries. The specific aims of the programme are to enable students to:Critique key theories and concepts that underpin the study of mass communications Undertake the evaluation of contemporary mass communications scholarship and professional practice Critically debate the political, legal and ethical aspects of media and communication processes, systems and participation Recognise and anticipate developments in the role played by media and communication in economic and political organisation at local, national, regional, international and global levels Carry out original and independent research through the development of a critical appreciation of research methodologies appropriate for the study of media and mass communications Meet the challenges of employment in a global society through the development of their intellectual, analyticaland research skills related to the study of mass communication
Target award Learning Outcomes - Master of Arts
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge
and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate how mass communications are organised, operated and managed
2. Display a critical awareness of the roles that mass communications play in a range of cultural and social formations
3. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the varied contextual factors influencing mass communications industries and the role of these industries in contemporary political and social life
4. Critically evaluate the limitations of research methodologies and using this judgement propose their own research design
5. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current debates and research in mass communications
6. Draw upon knowledge of the ways in which theories and concepts have developed in particular contexts in their assessment of contemporary issues and debates
7. Appraise legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks which structure mass communication processes and practices
8. Critically reflect upon their research and professional practice.
9. Engage critically with theories and concepts in mass communications and put them to productive use
10. Develop substantive and detailed knowledge and understanding in one or more designated areas of the field
11. Consider and critically evaluate their own work in a reflexive manner with reference to academic and/or professional issues, debates and conventions
12. Critically appraise mass communication with appropriate reference to social context and diversity of media use and engagement
13. Communicate key theories, methods and concepts for the purpose of mass communications analysis
14. Design, carry out and present various forms of research involving sustained independent enquiry at an advanced level
15. Propose, design and conduct research that will demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of concepts, information and techniques at the forefront of the discipline
16. Understand the limits of the major research methods associated with mass communications, and be able to\ apply this knowledge critically to their own work
17. Apply critical debates in mass communications, including those concerned with ethics, policy and professionalism, to practical work.
18. Appreciate how diverse audiences and communities engage with mass communications at local, regional, national, international and global levels.
19. Work in a flexible and independent way, showing self-discipline and reflexivity
20. Plan and implement tasks in a professional manner
21. Communicate their findings clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
22. Initiate, develop and realise distinctive and creative work within various forms of digital writing
23. Retrieve and generate information, and critically evaluate sources, in carrying out independent research
24. Communicate ideas at an advanced level, deliver work to a given length, format, brief and deadline, properly referencing sources and ideas and adapting a problem-solving approach demonstrating professionalism
25. Put to use a range of IT skills from basic competences such as data analysis and word processing to more complex skills using web-based technology or multi-media, and develop as appropriate, specific proficiencies in utilising a range of media technologies.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
The aim of this programme is for students to gain academic and intellectual progression in a number of areas of law and criminal justice, together with the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills. Within the context of the University's mission statement and responsiveness to national and international needs, curriculum innovation and continuing quality enhancement, the programme objectives are to: Provide students with knowledge and critical analysis of key themes of law and criminal justice. Provide advanced legal knowledge and skills directly relevant to law and criminal justice through the delivery of intellectually stimulating course content underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research. Provide critical analysis of the complexities arising in the fields of law and criminal justice using challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives. The course is underpinned by the significance of engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship. Develop originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Postgraduate Certificate A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law. Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of UK and international corporate business organisations operating within a multi-national framework. Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills. Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex problem situations. Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenario and situations.
Target award Learning Outcomes - Master of Laws
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding critical awareness of the relevant contemporary legal issues.
2. Critically evaluate, analyze and assess the nature of the legal framework, structure and regulation impacting on corporate business organisations using the exemplar of English law set against an international context.
3. Develop a more in depth knowledge and understanding which is sufficient to critically evaluate key issues and current developments in relevant areas of law and/or criminal justice.
4. Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law.
5. Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of UK and international law.
6. Demonstrate conceptual understanding and evidence critical evaluation, current research and advanced scholarship in the areas of law and or criminal justice.
7. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions and abstract concepts and so formulate judgements and identify a range of solutions to a given problem
8. Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills.
9. Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex problem situations.
10. Identify and summarise relevant information and develop an evidence-based approach to research and demonstrate competency in using information technology.
11. Manage time and develop independent learning for continuous development.
12. Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenario and situations.
13. Research effectively through a selection of appropriate theories, methodologies and techniques using primary and secondary materials.
14. Formulate judgements and identify a range of possible solutions to a given problem
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
The programme is innovative and challenging because it provides a multidisciplinary approach to examining international relations. The programme will critically engage with theoretical approaches to International Relations in order to better understand the world.
To further aid understanding of the world, the programme will critically examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance, including: conflict, the role of multilateral institutions, US foreign policy, state-building in the colonial and post-colonial world, and the role of humanitarian actions by state and non-state actors. The programme will enable students to carry out original and independent research through developing research methodologies appropriate to the study of International Relations.
Target award Learning Outcomes - Master of Arts
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Display a critical awareness of political, historical and legal aspects of international relations.
2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of debates that inform an appreciation of International Relations,International Relations theory and related subjects.
3. Draw upon knowledge of the ways in which theories and concepts have developed in particular contexts in their assessment of relevant issues and debates.
4. Demonstrate a detailed and critically informed knowledge and understanding of the role and contribution of state and non-state actors in shaping international politics.
5. Display an ability to critically reflect upon their research and, if relevant, professional practice.
6. Engage critically with theories and concepts relating to International Relations and put them to productive use.
7. Consider and critically evaluate their own work in a reflexive manner with reference to academic and/or professional issues, debates and conventions.
8. Develop substantive and detailed knowledge and understanding in one or more designated areas of the field(s).
9. Engage with new and emerging forms and arguments, drawing upon a variety of professional and academic skills.
10. Conduct advanced forms of research for essays, projects, or dissertations involving sustained independent enquiry.
11. Propose, design, conduct and present sustained independent research at an advanced level that will demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of International Relations related issues.
12. Understand the limits of the major research methods associated with the study of International Relations, and be able to apply this knowledge critically to their own work.
13. Appreciate how diverse audiences and communities engage in the discussion of International Relations at local, regional, national and international levels.
14. Manage time and resources effectively, by drawing on planning and organisational skills.
15. Work in a flexible and independent way, showing self-discipline and reflexivity.
16. Plan and implement tasks in a professional manner.
17. Retrieve and generate information, and critically evaluate sources, in carrying out independent research.
18. Communicate ideas at an advanced level, deliver work to a given length, format, brief and deadline, properly referencing sources and ideas and adapting a problem-solving approach demonstrating professionalism.
Important Notice:
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the university's approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.
Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational Aims of the Programme
Target award Learning Outcomes - Postgraduate Certificate
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Evaluate learning, teaching and assessment in order to inform planning and promote pupil progress
2. Critically analyse and synthesize contemporary educational issues, and educational theory, principles, policy and practice
3. Demonstrate professional accountability and reflective, evidence informed practice
4. Critique and synthesize evidence from a range of sources to inform practitioner inquiry
5. Implement methods of inquiry and reflexivity to investigate, develop and improve practice
6. Evidence ability to support and promote pupil/learner experience through mentoring others and leading practice
7. Design, plan and evaluate effective and inclusive curriculum experiences and pedagogies, drawing on a range of contemporary sources
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
To provide a critical and analytical framework for students to engage with academic concepts, theories, debates and research in the multidisciplinary study of education in the globalised world. To equip students with a critical awareness of key theoretical debates and issues enabling them to develop a critical understanding, evaluation and ethical position in relation to education and social justice issues. To provide a range of learning activities and experiences as a critical context for intellectual development enabling students to critically engage with research in a way that is applicable and relevant to their own academic and practice context. To enable students to reflect on and challenge their own and others' values and assumptions in order to promote socially just policy, and inclusive and ethical practice in education
Target award Learning Outcomes - Master of Arts
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Demonstrate systematic knowledge and critical understanding of theories and concepts appropriate to the study of education, globalisation and social justice.
2. Use knowledge of different philosophical views of education to inform critical debate about its role in a range of national and international contexts.
3. Demonstrate practical understanding of how techniques of research and enquiry are used to create an original interpretation of knowledge in relation to the study of education, globalisation and social justice.
4. Explore the implications of relevant theory, research and policy in the context of educational governance and practice.
5. Demonstrate critical awareness of the role of educational policy and practice in addressing social justice issues in the globalised world.
6. Plan an appropriate investigative project that involves elements of education and globalisation as fields of study.
7. Synthesise ideas based on study, reflection and/or experience, to create responses to problems that expand or redefine existing knowledge.
8. Challenge own and others' values and assumptions in order to promote socially just policy, and inclusive and ethical practice in education
9. Synthesise effectively and communicate the outcomes of a study in ways consistent with relevant academic conventions.
10. Critically examine educational policy and practice in complex and unfamiliar situations through systematic, ethical investigation.
11. Manage time effectively.
12. Demonstrate Self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems and the ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.
13. Identify dilemmas and ethical dimensions in complex and unfamiliar situations and acknowledge positionality in these contexts.
14. Analyse and critically evaluate data from a wide range of reliable sources to develop knowledge and critical understanding.
15. Research and present findings using appropriate methods of investigation.
16. Communicate clearly and confidently in both spoken and written form.
17. Work independently as well as part of a team.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
The MSc in Psychology has a strong emphasis on psychological investigation and exploring ethical issues. The primary goal of psychology as a discipline is to contribute to the scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour, and experience and of the complex interactions between these. The programme will develop knowledge and understanding of scientific endeavour and the role of empirical evidence in the development of theory relating to human behaviour. It will provide an opportunity to develop skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods and an opportunity to conduct research independently. Applications of psychology will be core to all modules as well as a focus on how psychology can be applied to problems in different regions and cultures of the world. Students will develop breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding in key areas including: health, forensic, work, and positive psychology. They will gain transferable skills including analysis of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and Master’s level research skills.
Important Notice:
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the university's approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.
Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
An improvement in population health is increasingly recognized internationally as a key element of economic and social development and nowhere is this more evident than in emerging countries with growing economies. This course provides a broad-based understanding of health and its social and environmental determinants with a curriculum informed by key international strategies, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Social Determinants of Health. The focus of this programme is to facilitate the development of public health practitioners; to enhance their knowledge and skills required for public health practice in their local setting. In addition, to develop a public health mindset and approach which is relevant to their role and country. LMIC’s are increasingly challenged with a double burden of disease; whilst still fighting infectious diseases they are now increasingly faced with the growth in non- communicable diseases (NCD’s). Tackling these burdens require a robust evidence base built on sound research, surveillance and intelligence; policy and strategic approaches based on the evidence; health protection measures and health promotion activities at the community level. This programme will introduce these core areas of public health and enable you to apply them to your setting.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme:
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
The MA Nursing programme provides students with the opportunity to engage in the academic study of nursing, identifying and understanding key arguments in the thematic study of nursing in contemporary society in local, national and global contexts. Completion of this programme will enable students to link theoretical analysis with empirical enquiry in considering issues related to nursing while nurturing intellectual and creative potential. Students are empowered to become rigorous, critical and analytical in their thinking about the interplay between nursing and healthcare, policy, and societal factors. This master’s level programme encourages a high degree of initiative, independent judgement, self-motivation and critical self-awareness to develop students' abilities in research, data selection, organisation, evaluation and analysis so this can be fully utilised in the application of their skills within the field of their choice.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Programme Description
Educational Aims:
The programme aims to equip the students with the knowledge and practical skills to develop, manage and lead digital marketing activity. The programme will also develop skills to be able to identify where digital marketing fits within the business environment through critical reflection and practice-based learning.
More specifically the programme aims to enable students to:
Learning Outcomes:
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate best practice methods for online presence.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of practical digital tools.
3. Critically apply academic theory to a variety of practical tasks.
4. Use adequate analytic tools and techniques to transform data into actionable insight.
5. Critically evaluate the impact of the business environment in influencing the strategy and success of an organisations digital marketing approach.
6. Critically evaluate potential avenues of digital marketing strategy to create value and improve organisational performance.
7. Develop an understanding of how to design and deliver strategic digital tools to a specified target audience.
8. Develop a critical understanding of the structure and implementation of an effective digital marketing campaign.
9. Critically evaluate key aspects of consumer psychology.
10. Critically analyse human cognitive abilities and how they manifest in a context such as online consumer decision making.
11. Critically evaluate and examine research approaches with particular reference to digital marketing.
12. Develop a research proposal for examining digital marketing within an academic or practical environment.
13. Draw evidenced conclusions and make realistic recommendations underpinned by both data and academic literature.
14. Demonstrate effective time management skills in completing the project within an agreed timescale.
15. Develop a practical understanding of key digital software in the industry.
16. Develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge that the digital industry currently demands.
17. Demonstrate a practical skill base through the creation of a digital portfolio
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Programme Description:
Educational aims of the programme
To produce graduates who will:
Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
Knowledge and understanding
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
1. Apply a scholarly approach and up-to-date business knowledge to operate as a versatile, confident, and effective leader in a complex, dynamic working environment.
2. Critically appraise complex problems and situations across functional boundaries in order to develop holistic, integrated strategic responses to organisational and management issues.
3. Prosper as a critical independent learner able to apply and practice principles of reflection and continuous development to positively impact individual and collective performance within the organisation.
4. Synthesise new learning with existing experience to make a positive impact on current context from the start of the MBA programme.
5. Develop knowledge and understanding of current and pervasive issues in business and management to enrich own professional practice, enhance career development prospects and facilitate personal and professional development.
6. Identify, analyse and capitalise on opportunities for transformation and venture creation within the organisation
7. Understand, critically appraise and conduct research providing analysis and synthesising data and information to make sounds judgements and recommendations.
8. Engage in responsible leadership practices, appreciating diversity and behaving with integrity.
Target award Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes. A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge and understanding to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, so theory is utilised and applied to practice from a critical and informed perspective, thus enhancing organisational effectiveness and competitiveness.
2. Synthesise and utilise knowledge of the different functional areas of business, academic literature, theory and understanding of organisation context, both strategically and operationally, to make integrative links to deliver business impact.
3. Apply systemic thinking principles to aid strategic thinking and planning, connecting ideas and practices to solve complex problems and enhance decision making across functional boundaries.
4. Critically appraise the global, macro-economic and political environment to evaluate appropriate strategic directions, choices, options across different functional areas
5. Have a basic understanding of financial management principles with the ability to interpret and critically appraise organisation financial information and utilise for strategy formation.
6. Critically evaluate and apply knowledge of financial management to appraise and manage organisational risk and support organisational governance and decision making.
7. Apply critical insights from business practice and academic theories and frameworks including trends, challenges and enablers to translate strategy into operational practice.
8. Critically evaluate and utilise appropriate methods and tools to deliver strategic aims or goals as practical deliverable outcomes for organisational growth and impact.
9. Utilise awareness of theories and best practice to develop leadership strategies which create optimal conditions for innovation including the confidence to manage transformation processes, take calculated risks, manage uncertainty, and learn from failure.
10. Critically appraise, leverage and exploit digital technologies, data and disruptive practices to support organisational transformation ensuring sustainability and competitiveness.
11. Exploit opportunities for networking to facilitate horizon scanning to identify and analyse business opportunities for new venture creation
12. Critically evaluate and utilise theories in approaches to practitioner research within the organisation to enable new insights and opportunities to solve complex problems and facilitate change.
13. Progress leadership and management thinking by negotiating and gaining stakeholder engagement in order to undertake a significant research project which utilises academic research philosophies and strategies to challenge established practices and facilitate organisational growth.
14. Use relevant research methods to critically appraise an issue, optimise the synthesis of complex data, both systematically and innovatively, to develop practical solutions and evaluate outcomes.
15. Identify appropriate leadership style(s) for different situations, apply engagement and motivation strategies to manage people, activities and operations and engage effectively with stakeholders
16. Synthesise new learning with existing experience to improve professional practices by increasing self-awareness though ongoing critical reflection taking responsibility for continuing to develop knowledge, skills and emotional intelligence.
17. Engage in responsible leadership practices and behave with integrity. This includes an appreciation of diversity, an openness to utilising the strengths and contributions of all colleagues, a recognition of the importance of active listening, seeking feedback and the humility to learn from others.
18. Develop confidence and expertise to articulate opinions, synthesising and clarifying complex ideas and arguments in both oral and written communication, enhancing ability to persuade and influence all stakeholders to create business impact.
19. Make a professional and informed contribution to the development of practice in an organisation by engaging as a scholarly practitioner; questioning established practice, critiquing and interrogating academic literature and making judgements about relevance and applicability to context.
20. Investigate an issue of strategic importance through in depth research and application of appropriate methodology to provide insight/contribution to business/organisational practice
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
The overall aim of the programme is to provide people of graduate status working, or planning to work, in a computing environment with the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by gaining additional knowledge and skills in the areas of Computing, Information Systems and Management of Computer Technology. The specific aims of the programme are as follows:
1. To provide students with a fuller, systematic understanding of current and developing computer technologies.
2. To enable students to explore the issues surrounding the Management of Information Technology in Business and Industrial contexts.
3. To facilitate students in the development of expertise and interest in topic areas of direct and complementary relevance to their work.
4. To encourage students to become advanced autonomous learners.
5. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding, critical awareness and ability to conduct evaluation of
6. current research issues.
7. To further develop students’ originality in applying analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills.
8. To provide advanced, conceptual understanding, underpinning career development, innovation and further study such as PhD.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme:
The overall aim of the programme is to develop knowledge, understanding and intellectual and practical skills appropriate to a wide range of project management roles in the global marketplace.
The intention is to provide a stimulating and challenging programme of study resulting in the development of self-reliant, versatile, enterprising and competent project managers.
The programme will offer the appropriate type and level of support as students build their knowledge,understanding and skills to become independent learners for the future.
The specific aims of the programme are to:
1. Develop and/or extend students' exposure to the current and emerging theories and practice of project management
2. Encourage a risk management approach to problem solving
3. Provide opportunities for individual student-centred study in order to develop analytical, critical, problem solving and research skills appropriate to the role of project manager
4. Provide clear career development opportunities to aspiring project managers
5. Provide a dynamic learning environment to facilitate an appreciation of multi-cultural and interdisciplinary project teams
6. Provide a focused understanding of the application of project management theories and strategies to organisations and projects in a global market place.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme:
The overall aim of the programme is to produce postgraduates who are able to develop into Chartered Engineers who are able to play a significant role as professional civil engineers. It aims to develop the skills needed by those who will take lead roles within the civil engineering profession. In particular, it aims to provide a route for a student with a B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering to fulfil the learning requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The specific aims of the programme are:
1. To produce postgraduates who have a thorough understanding of civil engineering and a critical awareness of the current issues in the field, informed by the latest research.
2. To encourage students to develop their conceptual understanding of civil engineering to evaluate the latest research and design methodologies, and to develop their own methodologies.
3. To develop the students' awareness of the ethical issues of civil engineering and their responsibilities with regard to sustainable construction.
4. To offer experience in the planning and execution of an extended research project in the form of a dissertation.
5. To provide opportunities for students to develop subject specific skills, practical skills, cognitive skills and a range of high level transferable skills
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
The educational aims of the programme are that the student should:
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
15/01, 19/02/, 18/03,15/4, 20/5, 17/6,15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11 and 16/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
The MSc Public Health is a challenging and rewarding programme designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to public health for students who intend to pursue careers in public health practice, management and/or research at local, national and/or supranational levels.
The core focus of the programme is on improving the health and wellbeing of populations, preventing health problems before they occur and reducing inequalities in health. It offers a cutting-edge knowledge and skills base in the principles and methods of public health and a creative and supportive learning environment. It explores a broad range of contemporary public health issues, supported by leading experts in the field of public health as well as the experiences of other students sharing diverse experiences from a range of public health systems around the world.
This programme is composed of nine mandatory modules and is designed as a progressive process where the modules collectively work together to provide the knowledge, skills and understanding required by the modern public health practitioner, whether that be as an epidemiologist, health promoter, leader or researcher.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Course Summary
This is a general management course designed for those in, or aspiring to, senior management positions or those looking for conversion from specialist fields to that of general management. It is also intended for those with entrepreneurial objectives. The MBA prepares participants for early entry into positions holding significant general management responsibilities, whilst developing a thorough understanding of the principal functional areas of management.
The course team recognises the importance of keeping a management course at the cutting edge of learning in a rapidly changing business environment and is committed to that goal.
Our particular course is also built around five key framing objectives: plurality, advocacy, enterprise, responsibility and application.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Course Summary
This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to become a computing professional. The degree offers a unique opportunity for you to develop a wide range of computing skills including, but not limited to, cyber security, data science, artificial intelligence, web development, networking and software engineering.
Course Aims
The course aims are:
1. Provide students with a thorough grounding in the practical and theoretical fundamentals that underpin the discipline of computing.
2. Enable students to demonstrate problem-solving and evaluation skills in the design, development and testing of technological solutions to solve well-specified problems.
3. Develop students understanding and application of concepts, principles and practices in the context of well-defined computing scenarios, showing judgment in the selection of appropriate tools and techniques.
4. Develop students command over the management of computing projects consistent with industry best practices and methodologies.
5. Develop students’ ability to effectively communicate their work to diverse audiences through written formats.
6. Help students develop the interpersonal qualities and professional attributes required by employers including reliability, integrity, ethical approach, dependability and reflection.
7. Enable students to become effective independent learners by taking responsibility for their learning and professional development.
Course Learning Outcomes
The following statements define what students graduating from the BSc (Hons) Computing course will have been judged to have demonstrated in order to achieve the award. These statements, known as learning outcomes, have been formally approved as aligned with the generic qualification descriptor for level 6 awards as set out by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
Knowledge and understanding
1. Expressed and employed detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories, both established and emergent, relating to specialisms in computing
2. Expressed and employed knowledge and understanding of information security issues in relation to the design, development and the use of information systems
3. Understood, described, and commented upon the literature and cutting-edge research in computing, and appreciated the associated uncertainties, ambiguities, and limits to knowledge at the forefront of the discipline.
Cognitive Skills
1. Applied methods and techniques learned in computing and specialist topics to consolidate, extend, and apply knowledge and understanding to extended realistic and real-world projects
2. Applied detailed knowledge, systematic understanding, and mastered techniques to initiate and execute their final-year project and multiple minor projects in different topic areas
3. Critically evaluated arguments, concepts, requirements, constraints and data to make rational judgements on appropriate algorithms, designs, methods, and configurations leading to the necessary analysis, design, implementation, and/or testing of solution or identification of a class of solutions to significant problems
4. Presented ideas, information, analyses, designs, implementations, tests and results relating to computing, critically, comprehensibly and succinctly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Subject-specific skills
1. Deployed appropriate established and/or cutting-edge theory, practices and tools for the successful design, development, deployment and maintenance of computer-based systems
2. Recognised the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices
3. Researched, designed, implemented, tested, utilised and documented solutions to address specific problems, using their knowledge, understanding and technical skills in computing
Key/transferable skills
1. Developed an understanding of a specialist subject or problem area in computing to a level where they can effectively evaluate it, analyse possible solutions, design an appropriate solution and bring that solution to a successful conclusion in a defined time-frame, showing by doing so their capabilities and readiness for lifelong learning and professional training
2. Evidenced the qualities and transferable skills necessary for graduate level employment requiring the exercising of initiative, personal responsibility, and decision making, through working individually and in groups on mini-projects, extended case studies and scenarios, and their major project
3. Identified appropriate practices considering equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as well as any economic, social, and environmental impact
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements stated above may be considered for Foundation Studies, which upon successful completion, will allow them to progress to their chosen Bachelor's degree.
Course Summary
Law is taught from a range of perspectives, based on the finest traditions of legal education and recent innovations for the 21st century. Our approach is to examine law well beyond basic legal rules and legal institutions, taking account of wider contexts and discourses that allow deeper understanding of law in society. With this approach, the University of Suffolk provides students with a firm grounding in the subject of law and the contexts in which law functions. Equally important is the breadth and depth of education that this subject facilitates. Students will be equipped to take on challenging questions about law and related issues, and to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts. This ethos runs right through all subjects in the law curriculum, which includes a number of modules specifically designed to provide opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills in different contexts.
This course places emphasis on the use of law to solve problems. With this in mind, teaching and learning on this course is designed to encourage the development of strong legal and problem-solving skills. In addition to engaging in legal reasoning, students also learn how to analyse the impact of law in society. Though law is often studied as a distinct subject, its methods and analytical approaches draw on fields within the humanities and the social sciences. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the use of a wide range of legal research methods and approaches, with increasing emphasis on independent work as you progress through your course. The course also emphasises the importance of developing a range of legal and academic skills to enable students to learn, research and analyse the law as independent learners to prepare them for further study or a variety of legal careers. This course also recognises the importance of practical legal skills for employability, and endeavours to infuse skills-based learning on all modules.
Course Aims
1. To develop extensive knowledge and understanding of a broad range of legal areas, including the core foundational subjects as well as specialist areas.
2. To expose students to core legal concepts, principles and values to allow them to understand the context in which law operates and to facilitate the careful analysis of individual legal rules.
3. To allow for the critical evaluation and engagement of a range of primary and secondary sources to encourage evidence-based legal analysis.
4. To introduce a range of legal research methods to allow students to conduct objective and competent legal research to examine and propose solutions for legal problems.
5. To facilitate opportunities for students to develop legal skills such as oral and written advocacy, legal writing, critical analysis of conflicting sources and arguments, and ability to conduct accurate and reliable legal research.
6. To develop students into becoming independent learners and researchers.
7. To develop subject specific, cognitive and employability skills for personal development, postgraduate study and a range of graduate careers including entering legal practice.
8. To promote increasing participation in education for the local community by supporting a range of learners, including non-traditional entrants, at degree level.
Course Learning Outcomes
The following statements define what students graduating from the LLB (Hons) Law course will have been judged to have demonstrated in order to achieve the award. These statements, known as learning outcomes, have been formally approved as aligned with the generic qualification descriptor for level 6 awards as set out by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
Knowledge
1. Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of a full range of foundational and specialist areas of law.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of socio-legal concepts, values and principles with a range of different legal contexts, including nationally and internationally.
3. Critically evaluate different interpretations of the law and the relationship between law and other concepts such as political ideology and social problems.
4. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge and application of legal research theories, methodologies, and methods as part of an independent project.
Intellectual Skills
5. Critically evaluate a range of primary and secondary sources, identifying limitations and weaknesses of particular sources.
6. Discuss the law from different perspectives such as moral, social economic and political.
7. Demonstrate intellectual independence through the design and development of an independent project drawing on a range of different sources, data, and/or first-hand experiences.
8. Critically evaluate ambiguity, uncertainty, gaps and growth points in the law.
Capability and Employability Skills
9. Manage own learning, including through independent research and learning.
10. Analyse and distil a range of material from a range of appropriate sources to inform judgements and reach accurate conclusions.
11. Present complex legal information clearly both orally and in writing, including responding to questions and instructions taking into account the needs of the audience.
12. Articulate complex legal points and argument based on credible evidence using appropriate language and legal terminology.
13. Demonstrate mastery of relevant professional legal skills.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements stated above may be considered for Foundation Studies, which upon successful completion, will allow them to progress to their chosen Bachelor's degree.
Course Summary
The BA (Hons) Business Management programme covers a broad range of management topics and is designed to give students an overview of how businesses work, and how managers can affect and improve business performance. The modules on the programme will ensure that students develop a good understanding of basic principles, important elements of management, leadership and strategy and develop skills that will support students’ employment or further study after they graduate.
The programme has been designed to support students’ future career ambitions – each module will require students to learn and apply ideas and to develop skills that will be useful to students in their future work. Students that graduate from the Business Management programme take with them a broad range of skills and knowledge that can support careers in multi-national companies, small business, family firms, the public sector, charities or help those who want to start their own company.
Course Aims
In providing this course, the University and the course team aim to:
1. To provide you with a systematic understanding of key aspects of business management through a coherent and integrated programme of study.
2. To develop conceptual understanding that enables you to: devise and sustain arguments; use established techniques of analysis to solve problems; and describe and comment on current research in business management.
3. To prepare you for a career in business and/or management by developing personal and professional skills that will support communication, group interaction, information finding, analysis and problem solving during your period of study consistent with preparation for a fulfilling career in a management or leadership role.
4. To provide you with a valuable and positive learning experience in your academic studies.
Within the framework of these main aims, it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
Markets - the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services
Customers - customer expectations, service and orientation
Finance - the sources, uses and management of finance, the use of accounting and other information systems for managerial applications
People - the management and development of people within organisations
Operations - the management of resources and operations
Information systems - the development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organisations
Communication and information technology - the comprehension and use of relevant communication and information technologies for application in business and management
Business policy and strategy – the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment, to meet stakeholder interests
Pervasive issues - sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility, diversity, business innovation, creativity, enterprise development, knowledge management and risk.
Course Learning Outcomes
The following statements define what students graduating from the BA (Hons) Business Management course will have been judged to have demonstrated in order to achieve the award. These statements, known as learning outcomes, have been formally approved as aligned with the generic qualification descriptor for level 4/5/6 awards as set out by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) .
On successful completion of this full course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of business management, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline
2. Effectively communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
3. Describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research relating to business, management or leadership and appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge
4. Deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry and apply these to offer insight into problems or challenges facing a range of businesses
5. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data, in order to make judgements, to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution, or to identify a range of solutions to a problem
6. Devise and sustain arguments and/or to solve problems using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of current management research
7. Manage your own learning and personal development
8. Demonstrate the possession of qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts; the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements stated above may be considered for Foundation Studies, which upon successful completion, will allow them to progress to their chosen Bachelor's degree.
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Duration: | Depends on the degree |
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Study mode: | Depends on the programme offered |
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Awarded by: | Awarding institution offering the programme |
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Scholarships: | Partial Scholarships Available |
E-Learning System: Your classes will take place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE). You can log in at any time and at your convenience. Once online, you’ll communicate with your instructor and fellow students, read assigned texts, access digital learning materials and the eLibrary resources, post assignments and comment on other students’ contributions to the class.
Online Instructors: We give our students the greatest possible support with dedicated online instructors. All of our online instructors are experts in their respective fields and have years of experience at the highest standard. Your class instructor will endeavour to respond to your queries as fast as possible.
Online Classroom: The online learning experience will include extensive participation and interaction with the online instructor and your fellow students.
Develop your skills: Employability depends on 3 factors - Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude. In other words, what you know, how you use that knowledge, and how you approach the task at hand. Our programmes allow our students to develop and further enhance their capabilities and skill set.
Improve your chances: A Master’s degree will shape you into a highly sought-after and favourable candidate for a job interview. Furthermore, you’ll be at an advantage for positions with a higher salary and greater growth potential.
Contribution to knowledge: A Doctoral programme is a self-directed academic research study, supported by a team of supervisors that will assist you in submitting an original contribution to knowledge. Your work and findings will then be compiled into a publishable dissertation.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
*Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.