Course Modules

This module will introduce general models of computation such as finite state automata and Turing machines and their relationship to classes of languages. You will use these models to explore the limits of the power of computers.

In this module you will explore relational databases. You will be introduced to database software, design, creation, management and programming. Topics include conceptual entity-relationship design, logical database design and physical database creation.

The content of all the mathematics modules follows the overarching principle of developing students’ technical ability, development of knowledge into areas of mathematical structure, proof and formality, continuity, discrete procedures, limiting processes, mathematical modelling and interpretation of space. This module’s

This module introduces and explores the technical components, concepts and techniques that underpin the digital world, including hardware, software and networking infrastructure.

On this module you will be introduced to the paradigm of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and the specifics of Java code.

On this module you will discover the concepts involved in procedural programming from a software development prospective. You will identify core principles for writing code in Python and use these in practical situations. During practical work you will use various

This module will help students understand the cyber-physical systems fundamentals and practical issues regarding the application of cyber-physical systems. Some emerging cyber-physical systems applications related to IoT, robotics, autonomous systems and Industry 4.0 will be introduced and discussed. The module

This module explores how ethical discussion and legislation have both struggled to keep up with the fast-changing landscape of conception, pregnancy, the birth process and the care of babies up to the age of two years. These developments have in

This module develops your critical understanding of the issues that surround special educational needs and disability (SEND) in society and Early Years settings, with reference to government policy initiatives and legislation. The history, economic and social dimensions of issues relating

This module will focus on a range of early years curriculums from around the world (for example Reggio Emilia, the Whāriki, Montessori, High Scope and Steiner) and consider how these are delivered and the impact of their underpinning philosophies.