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                                      OVERVIEW The significance of automation in the chemical and process industries has grown and continues to increase inexorably. That growth has been partly driven by developments in control and information technology with the control systems themselves having evolved in both flexibility and functionality. However, the primary driver has been economic, recognising that the technology can deliver substantive benefits in terms of operability, productivity, quality, reliability, safety, sustainability and viability. Modern automation systems are complex and designing them, putting them together, getting them to work, operating and maintaining them is challenging. It requires a breadth and depth of knowledge across a range of disciplines involving a variety of theory and techniques, technology and practice, skills and knowhow. This programme will develop your ex...

                                            OVERVIEW This degree focuses on the aspects that will be crucial for games development at every level. This degree will allow you to join existing studios or strike out on your own as an independent publisher. You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer science and advanced programming skills and will gain specific skills in relation to game design. Our aim is simple – we want to help you become a game professional. This pathway through Computer Science combines a strong foundation in computer science with the creative aspects that are crucial for games development at every level. We’ve designed the course to give you the skills to join existing studios or strike out on your own as an independent developer. We place a strong focus on instilling professional skills and values, including communication, teamwork, self-management, discipline...

                                  OVERVIEW You’ll study the theories, principles and underlying concepts of the main functions of management, equipped with a strong understanding of business models and processes, all brought to life with real-world examples and case studies. You’ll examine how strategic decision-making within organisations takes place, and develop the ability to recognize and analyse the economic, technical, financial, social and organisational parameters within which modern managers make decisions.  The sociology strand of the course is about real-life experiences and how they relate to bigger social problems. We explore the social constraints we encounter in our everyday lives and how they are reinforced by class, race, religion and gender. To understand how these issues perpetuate existing inequalities and unequal life chances, we analyse what impact official politics has on suc...

                                          OVERVIEW Study fashion communication at Brighton and gain the skills and knowledge to work in this global industry. This course provides a solid foundation for a career in areas including fashion photography, styling, publishing, fashion film, forecasting, creative and art direction, picture editing, visual promotion, social media and multi-platform thinking. We want you to become forward-thinking in your ideas and to challenge the boundaries of fashion communication. You will be encouraged to approach your work creatively and experimentally and think critically about topics.  Fashion at Brighton is internationally respected and you will work closely with designers from fashion and textiles courses, undertaking projects that mirror industry practices. You will specialise in your second year.  You’ll learn from industry professionals...

                                   OVERVIEW Study across the discipline of psychology with a focus on biological, cognitive, developmental and social aspects, with options including clinical and health. On this degree, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you’ll learn about and gain insights into many aspects of psychology. You’ll develop a solid understanding across the subject by studying a broad range of advanced topics. You will also learn about how psychology engages with other disciplines, such as management, neuroscience, political science and psychiatry. Year 1 focuses on building your knowledge of the basic concepts, methods and theories of psychology. You’ll study biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, and their applications. You will learn how to be creative and rigorous in research design and analysis. Year 2 is your chance to advance your...

                                                OVERVIEW This postgraduate Masters course is uniquely designed for both computing and non-computing graduates wishing to pursue a career in data science community. Data science is at the intersection of the fields of computer science, statistics, and design. In a rapidly evolving world, new types of big data are emerging from mobile devices, sensors, instruments, transactional systems, web logs, social media, the cloud and other sources. Businesses are accumulating big data at a rate that often exceeds their capacity to extract value from it. MSc Data Science is ideally placed to provide you with technical knowledge and employer-focused skills required in a data scientist role. The course will develop your specialist knowledge of data acquisition, data cleansing, data analysis, information extraction, prediction, visualiz...

                               OVERVIEW How are the specific health needs of a child different to an adult? How can a child’s symptoms be understood through their behaviour and reactions? How can the whole family be supported through times of great change and stress? These are the questions you’ll be finding the answers to as a children’s nurse. Nursing infants, children and young people is challenging and rewarding. If you’re compassionate, sensitive and have quick, sound judgement then you’ll thrive in a career where you can truly make a difference to children’s lives. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country. As a qualified nurse you’ll be entering a highly respected profession with excellent employment prospects. At Brunel, you’ll learn through an equal balance of theory and practice, gaining your professional experience in a variety of healthcare settings where you’ll work closely wit...

                                                                                 OVERVIEW This fully accredited (BA Hons) International Hospitality Management degree from Robert Gordon University combines both the academic and specialist aspects of International Hospitality Management. It provides you with the opportunity to study and experience the industry’s many sub-sectors through both practical and theoretical teaching methods, including field trips, placement and industry masterclasses. We have strong industry relationships which ensures the course is continuously evolving in line with sector demand, providing you with many opportunities to meet and listen to working professionals in the hospitality industry through guest lecturers and attending conferences and events. Complement...

                                        OVERVIEW Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take your next step, this course will be relevant in businesses in any sector and of any size, from local to global. We take an international perspective on HRM, considering many different cultural contexts. The topics you will explore include: Employee relations Employee engagement, learning and development Resourcing and talent management Globalisation and international forces Social and technological change Government policies and regulation You will engage with the latest research in HRM, and learn to apply this to find practical solutions to real business problems. This will give you valuable insight into current debates and developments in the industry. We encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience between students and staff with a wide range of professional backgrounds. T...

                                            OVERVIEW The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is a three year undergraduate degree designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Curriculum. This course is licensed by the College of Policing as a Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing, which means it can be your first step towards becoming a Police Constable. During your studies you will learn about key crime topics, as well as have the opportunity to choose elective modules that allow a deeper look at areas of personal interest. The Professional Policing course has been designed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing National Curriculum for the role of a Police Constable under the National Policing Education Qualifications Framework. We are licensed by the College of Policing to offer the Pre-join Degree in Professional Policing – a qualificatio...

                                          OVERVIEW Helping doctors to treat a newborn baby, analysing the huge volume of data from the human genome, tracking jet engines in flight and ensuring that maintenance is planned accordingly, and making online shopping easier and more secure - these are just some of the challenges that computer scientists rise to every day by using their technical analysis, design and programming skills that they learn at university to create better and more intelligent tools. The highly relevant curriculum, along with strong industry links, ensures that computing programme graduates have an advantage in a competitive market place. The British Computer Society (BCS) recognises our single Honours degrees for professional membership without additional examinations. The employment record of our graduates is excellent with the vast majority entering occupations o...

                                    OVERVIEW How do we ensure new drugs are safe for the public, correctly evaluated and their use properly regulated? Regulatory Affairs is an area of growing opportunity in the pharmaceutical industry. This course focuses on public health and the introduction of drugs. You'll learn to produce legal applications for new drug licences, deal with different regulatory authorities and ensure drug safety. The course also offers a practical understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. You'll explore different sources of medicine, how they work and how they are made, packaged and administered. At the end of Year 1, you may apply to transfer to the Pharmacy MPharm course, dependent on academic performance and an interview process. The course seeks to provide all students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core areas of pharmaceutical science and associated...

                                        OVERVIEW The aim of the Construction Engineering and Management programme is to give graduates the professional skills demanded by major construction companies around the world. Our graduates are seen as qualified to excel in the many disciplines of construction engineering and project management. The effective management of construction projects is vital to the economy and the success of any project relies on decisions made by a professional team at every step of the way. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to be the linchpin of this process. We are passionate about sharing with our students the vital role they each have now and as future professionals in promoting a sustainable future for all. We believe that sustainability is not the domain of one discipline or profession. It is the responsibility of all disciplines, professions, o...

                                        OVERVIEW Do you have an inquisitive mind and are constantly questioning how things work? Would you like to work designing the self-driving cars of the future, or the latest industrial robots, or the next revolutionary consumer product? Studying mechatronics will enable you to develop these sophisticated intelligent systems we are so reliant on in the modern world. Mechatronics combines principles from mechanics, electronics, computer engineering, automatic control and robots. Mechatronic engineering is the design, manufacture and testing of devices that utilise a combination of these disciplines in the same device. You will gain knowledge of engineering processes, product design, as well as the use of digital electronics and computer-aided (CAD) software. This will enable you to create your own mechatronic systems, developing them from imagination t...

                                    OVERVIEW Computer Science is both an academic and a practical subject so you will be taught in different ways such as lectures, smaller group tutorials, supervised practicals (labs) and self-study including experiential learning. Assessment is by a mix of in-class tests, exams, and coursework. The School has well equipped laboratory facilities, with PCs running Windows 7 and/or Linux and a whole range of industry-standard and educational software from Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, and others. There are specialist labs for networking, multimedia, devices, robotics, and projects. Most of our students own their own PC or Mac, but this is not essential since you can use the university facilities. StudyNet allows you to access electronic learning resources, electronic discussion with staff and other students and, for some modules, submit coursework 24/7 from anywhere in t...

                                        OVERVIEW Career-focused, our degree incorporates general business management as well as the tools, techniques and specialist knowledge to manage human resources (HR) effectively. You will put theory into practice coaching other students, designing assessments, conducting interviews and more. This provides valuable experience and a genuine appreciation of how HR fits within the broader business landscape, preparing you to make a positive impact for your employer from the get-go. How an organisation manages its people has a direct impact on both their mindset and productivity, making HR Management (HRM) a core function in every business. This course will equip you with the breadth of knowledge, skills and capabilities to develop positive working cultures and respond proactively and creatively to contemporary business issues and challenges, such as cha...

                                                   OVERVIEW Do you have a curious mind? Are you fascinated by how the Earth works? An environmental geoscientist uses their understanding of the planet and its processes to predict hazards like floods and earthquakes, clean up dangerous waste, and help civil engineers plan the construction of new roads, tunnels or buildings.  On our Environmental Geoscience course, you will explore different processes that happen on our planet like acid rain and global warming and find solutions to geological problems in the UK and around the world. You will develop advanced skills in mapping, research, analysis and problem-solving.  South Wales has a rich geological history and is ideal for teaching how geology impacts landscapes and industry. We take regular field trips to areas of natural beauty and old industrial a...

                                              OVERVIEW The business world is complex, fast-moving and exciting, and demands high-calibre employees with sound management, marketing and financial skills. The ability to manage change, risk and people, and to develop sustainable business strategies is crucial. If you wish to develop your own enterprise then creative and entrepreneurial skills are needed too. The MSc Business Management programme provides students with an academically rigorous and professionally relevant education that will serve your career needs. The degree combines essential management knowledge with relevant practical and professional skills to prepare you for the challenging business world. In addition to gaining a solid business foundation, the portfolio of elective modules, which has been increased, taught by RAU experts in agricultural, equine, environme...

                                        OVERVIEW Learning from experts across esports, media communications, business and games, you’ll gain the contextual knowledge, experience and skills to flourish in the rapidly growing world of esports and livestreaming.  Working within the Games Academy’s esports studio, you’ll collaborate with students across the University to broadcast real matches while you study, as well as striking out on your own to experiment with independent content creation.   On top of developing the technical skills to run a live event, you’ll also consider the cultural and ethical contexts of the industry and master the promotional skills needed to stand out in this competitive field.   You will: Learn how to set up professional livestreams to broadcast and mediate esports matches  Build a working knowledge of different media production meth...

                                OVERVIEW In a December 2013 speech President Obama stated, "Learning the new Computer Science skills is just not important for your future, but is important for our country's future. Don't just buy a new video game, make one. Don't just download a new app, design one. Don't just play on your phone, program it." In the Computer Science Department at Webster University, our objective is not just to provide students with a solid background in the different areas of information technology, but also to encourage and help develop students' creativity and originality. Classes combine theory and practice with practical work constituting up to 50% of the class time. Individual and teamwork projects are another essential feature of our pedagogy and classes are small to enable you to receive individual help from professors. Many of our teachers are also IT professionals and will provide ...

                                              OVERVIEW This programme is designed to help you set the legal and regulatory regimes around international business and the global economy in the context of broader legal and socio-legal study skills. The LLM will prepare you for a career in the commercial sector, in business, government or in NGOs. You will be proficient in thinking about business on a global scale and the place of law, compliance, corporate social responsibility and trade in our societies. The School specialises in a range of relevant areas, including: Corporate governance and compliance Corporate social responsibility Global business and human rights International competition law International financial regulation. Drawing from these specialisms, the programme is designed to help you set the legal and regulatory regimes around multinational enterprise and the ...

                                  OVERVIEW The Geoscience course provides you with maximum flexibility in module choices and is suitable if you have a wide-ranging interest across the Earth Science subjects. This means that assuming pre-requisite module criteria are met, all modules are optional, bar the compulsory Level 3 dissertation module. Because of the high degree of flexibility, this degree is not accredited by the Geological Society of London. After completing this course Geoscience graduates gain employment in the fields of mineral exploration and petroleum geology, engineering geology, environmental and hydrogeology consultancies, GIS companies, geological surveys, as well as securing places on Masters and PhD courses. The numeracy, critical thinking and problem solving skills that you will develop on the course are highly valued in a wide range of non-geoscience careers, including teaching, b...

                                            OVERVIEW The MSc in Psychology - Cognitive Processes and Technologies (Laurea Magistrale in Processi Cognitivi e Tecnologie) course focuses on the acquisition of advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge in the field of psychology by adopting an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the mind-brain system, of the man-machine interaction and of human interaction in new social environments. The adopted perspective is based on an interdisciplinary approach, integrating technological and cognitive approaches. This allows students to gain a deeper insight into human action, focusing the training provision and other training activities mainly on multimedia educational aspects and on man-machine interaction. The training path is characterised by training experiences and significant periods of research in highly qualified laborator...

                                  OVERVIEW The course will help you develop a range of skills that employers are looking for, including: Creating and designing Teamwork Observation Analysis Ideas generation. And it clearly works – graduates from this course have gained international praise and recognition as freelance illustrators, animators, artists and teachers. Careers advice is embedded into your academic programme through workshops, events, placements and networks, working with the academic staff teaching on your course. We also offer materials, networks and resources online through our 24/7 portal, and a wide-range of activities, opportunities and support centrally in the Careers Service space within the Student Hub. TUITION: £14,600 TO ENROLL AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: CVS PLAZA (FORMER HEROES PLACE) BLOCK B, 3RD FLOOR, SUITE B4.5, ADEMOLA ADETOKUNBO CRESCENT, WUSE II, ABUJA...

                                      OVERVIEW Developed by a pharmaceutical and cosmetic team, this degree course provides an understanding of the chemistry and formulation (creating and making) of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, from design through to manufacture. Our research-active academics have experience in the fields of pharmaceutics, engineering, cosmetics,  chemistry, pharmacology and microbiology. Their strong collaborations with the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries mean that this curriculum is continuously reviewed to ensure we’re equipping our students with the advanced skills sought by graduate employers. On this course, you’ll cover compounding, formulation chemistry, pharmaceutical processes and technologies, microbiology, professional and quantitative science skills, cell biology and chemistry, pharmaceutical formulation, pharmacology, chemical analysis, quality and ...