Course Modules

This module provides you with an opportunity to select, research and critically assess a range of contemporary HR issues in depth. These range from issues such as: surveillance emotional intelligence aesthetics discrimination in the workplace the changing psychological contract harassment […]

The module is an opportunity for you to research a specific area that interests you within an appropriate business, public sector or third sector context. Your project will make a major contribution to your professional and intellectual development. Placement students

You will consider practical and conceptual frameworks in a series of workshops. These interactive sessions will use learning methods including: case studies directed reading presentations with feedback self-reflection guest speakers workshop exercises and mini-discussion groups. You will take part in

Many of our students take this opportunity to gain valuable management experience working in an organisation and project work that appeal to you in your future career. The placement is for 10-12 weeks in semester two. Typically, you would carry

You will research a particular issue such as eating disorders, sexual abuse, bereavement, addiction, transitions, self-harming, body dysmorphia and obsessive-compulsive order. You will be assessed through a 1500 word essay.

You will be introduced to the rationale and major theories of life-span development from childhood to old age and explore the influence of such elements with reference to well-known writers in the field. You will study theories of Developmental Psychology

This module will introduce you to law in the commercial world. You will gain a sufficient understanding of the law as a manager and be able to recognise the existence and effects of the law in commercial activities and the

You will explore business management theories, the role and position of a manager, and your ability to manage others. You are encouraged to develop your self-awareness as a potential manager and investigate issues like: the history of management structures functions

This introductory module explores the role of marketing in the modern business environment. You will discover the core tools and concepts of marketing and investigate the marketing principles of the extended services mix, buyer behaviour, segmentation and market research. You

This module introduces you to social media from a business and professional perspective. It is framed within the context of the marketing mix but explores the trend with this tactical aspect and more current ideas around the concept of digital