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| Industrial Placement Sem B only | 0 Credits | Compulsory |
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| Industrial Placement Year | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad (South East Asia) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad (North America) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad (Australia) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad A (Europe) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad B (Europe) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad (Europe) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Industrial Placement (Semester A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| International Production and Governance | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| This module explores key changes in the global economy by examining recent trends in international trade, production, investment and labour. Theories of international production are examined alongside the competitive strategies of large transnational firms. There is a focus on the changing patterns of governance with regards to different varieties of capitalism and the relationship between different levels of governance; the global, the national and the local. The module emphasises the way in which both academic and business literature offer competing interpretations of the nature of these changing trends, their outcomes and their implications for policy. The module explores a wide range of current issues, moving beyond some of the standard economic concerns, to consider the sustainability and ethics of some economic approaches. Wider societal impacts are also considered by highlighting socioeconomic imbalances, the impact of migration and exploring health outcomes under different political economy models. The informal economy is addressed, particularly within an economic treatment of sex work and the sex industry. |
| Issues in Global Economy | 15 Credits | Optional |
| This module explores the fundamental economic changes in the global economy and their implications for both developed and developing economies. It addresses a range of issues related to changes in international production, global financial structures, trade patterns, global governance and economic development. The aim of trade and development is to deliver increases in wealth and economic well-being but the extent to which poverty and average income are improved are considered by exploring these aspects and income distribution in selected countries and cases. For example, the clothing industry and the extent to which working conditions and incomes are being positively impacted, as well as the extent to which such globalised supply chains conform to ethical practices. Other significant factors in driving global economic change are also explored, such as migration and the environmental impact of development, through considering selected cases e.g., the car industry and the development of cleaner, electric vehicles. |
| Dissertation - Management | 30 Credits | Optional |
| The dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake an individual piece of work that is designed to develop research skills relevant to a specific area of study. Students will be allocated an academic supervisor who will meet with students on a regular basis. On completion of the research, students will be required to produce a dissertation of between 7,000 to 10,000 words. The dissertation will be assessed using the Business School dissertation criteria that the management of the dissertation, the methodology used, the intellectual quality and originality, and the structure and coherence of the report. |
| Employment Relations | 15 Credits | Optional |
| The module encourages students to critically evaluate different theories and perspectives on employment relations. It also equips students to be able to practically undertake important aspects of the employment relationship such as bargaining and conflict resolution. The module considers the roles of the key actors in employment relations: management, trade unions and the State. The module evaluates different employment relations approaches and the design and application of processes, policies and procedures in areas such as: discipline and grievance, dismissal, collective bargaining, individual and collective negotiation, employee engagement, conflict and industrial sanctions, conciliation, mediation and arbitration and diversity management. The module also focuses on the impact of legislation, both European and domestic, on employment relations. |
| International Human Resource Management | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| The module provides contemporary, applied and critical insights into the management of people across borders and in multinational corporations (MNCs). The HR implications of managing international assignments are investigated, and in-depth exposition provided of HR contexts and features in major global regions. The module specialises in HRM and International Business and is relevant students studying HRM or general business programmes and for those students working/planning to work in an international environment. Module contents include; Analysis of the differences between National and International environment. Examine structures and strategies of MNC's including ethical issues impinging upon international business in the field of employment. Considering the management of the expatriation cycle-recruitment, training, pay, performance management and repatriation. Analysis of industrial relations, structures/systems for employee participation in North America, Europe and Australasia and major. Exploration of political and economic environments and the major features of HR/ employment practices in North America, Europe, Australasia and developing countries. |
| Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence | 15 Credits | Optional |
| This module recognises the importance of information and knowledge in the management decision-making process by exploring how organisations utilise knowledge management and business intelligence in their endeavours to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The module will cover a wide and diverse range of current thinking in terms of theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge management and business intelligence systems. Fundamental tools and techniques will be investigated and applied to a wide range of critical case studies. |
| Islamic Banking and Finance | 15 Credits | Optional |
| This module intends to provide students with knowledge and understanding of IBF. The module will provide the background and foundations of Sharia framework (Islamic code of life) in which the Islamic banking system claims to operate. The ideals of IBF, with an emphasis on prohibition of Riba (interest), will be discussed. Students will gain understanding of various Islamic modes of financing and various financial instruments. The module will also provide knowledge and understanding of Islamic contract and Islamic commercial law. Students will learn and evaluate the latest developments and trends in this field, with special emphasis on the UK. |
| Creative Problem Solving for Managers | 15 Credits | Optional |
| This module is very practical and hands-on. It is aimed at students intending to become an effective manager, consultant or business analyst. The really important problems and crucial decisions faced by professionals in their work are often complex and ill-defined. They are known as wicked problems or messes. Problem-structuring (or soft systems) methods have been developed to help us cope in these challenging, unstructured situations. Often much of the difficulty is due to people's differing perspectives, the worrying uncertainties or the multiple interacting and dynamic factors. Imaginative approaches are needed to rigorously analyse messy, qualitative issues. Problem-structuring methods take a holistic view and are highly effective. The three methodologies selected are: SODA Soft Systems Methodology System Dynamics With the right expertise and a suitable toolkit of methods, the manager or consultant can choose appropriate techniques, and creatively combine and tailor them to tackle any problem with confidence. |
| Social Networking and Enterprise | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Social networking is a rapidly growing phenomenon, and it is one of the most influential media in web technology today. Hundreds of companies globally use social media to gain credibility, foster employee relationships, build a forum for communication with customers and, often, to boost sales. Businesses receive inquiries directly from consumers and other businesses without advertising, which results in lower costs and higher conversion rates. Therefore, this module explores insights of the social networking sites and opportunities they present for organisations. |
| Corporate Financial Strategy | 15 Credits | Optional |
| This single semester module is designed to provide an insight into the area of financial strategy. The module will begin by examining the life cycle and the various sources of funding available at each stage and will move on to an analysis of major business changes, e.g. restructuring, mergers/acquisitions. The module will enable students to build on their business analysis and reporting writing skills, and the knowledge gained about business should significantly enhance their employability. |
| Financial Aspects of International Business | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| The international financial system. Foreign exchange rate theories. Foreign exchange risk- definitions. Managing foreign exchange risk - techniques. Devising a hedging strategy. Direct foreign investment risk management. |
| Taxation | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| This module will provide an opportunity for students to obtain a broad awareness of the theoretical and practical influences on UK taxation and the opportunity to calculate basic UK tax liabilities. The module will start by examining the UK taxation environment: framework of UK taxation, principles of tax system design and the impacts of the UK tax system before considering individual taxes: income tax, capital taxes, corporation tax, VAT and other indirect taxes. |
| Contemporary Issues in Ethics, Business and Sustainability | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| This module enables students to identify and evaluate a range of national and global approaches to sustainability, exploring the various meanings attached to the word sustainability and alternative strategies and drivers. Students will discuss the technology that businesses and government agencies are using to develop and evaluate their practice in this area. Issues of ethics and social responsibility, stakeholders, political legitimacy and economic longevity will be considered together with the ecological issues which are the focus of current media debates. Students will gain the ability to identify and explain the major developments in national and global sustainability practice in the twenty-first century and to compare and contrast alternative approaches, supporting an informed choice of a personal ethical and practical stance to guide their future handling of sustainability issues. |
| Diversity and Equality at Work | 15 Credits | Optional |
| The module aims to develop an understanding of inequalities and diversity at work. Its approach is to explain and critically analyse concepts such as job segregation on the basis of race and gender, different patterns of work and time, and pay inequality. It will consider these questions from a historical perspective, perspective centred on the United Kingdom (UK) whilst exploring comparative perspectives from other European countries The module will consider and critically evaluate the various theories concerning gender and other questions of equality. In addition it will examine the relationships of women to the labour market in different periods, and the relationship between this and their domestic roles. The module will consider the role of the state, employers and trade unions in relation to equality and diversity at work, and will examine the legal framework underpinning these issues. |
| International Business Dissertation | 30 Credits | Compulsory |
| The dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake an individual piece of work that is designed to develop research skills relevant to a specific area of study. Students will be allocated an academic supervisor who will meet with students on a regular basis. On completion of the research, students will be required to produce a dissertation of 6000 words. The dissertation will be assessed using the Business School dissertation criteria. |
| Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| Students first gain insights into the role and importance of entrepreneurs and the traits, attitudes, and skills they possess. A wide range of theoretical models and frameworks will be considered, evaluated and critiqued. They then learn about the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for organisations to continue to prosper, to remain competitive and for economic growth. Students will consider what drives innovation, including creativity, evolving human needs, technology, and changes in the competitive and macro environments. Students will creatively explore how to develop products and services, including planning how to turn an innovative idea into commercial/social reality. |
| Databases for Strategic Decision Making | 15 Credits | Optional |
| The experience gained in this module will give students the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to investigate the data requirements of a business problem and establish, through the use of data modelling tools, the structure of the database. A complete database design and development process will be undertaken and documented, to include entity relationship diagrams, data dictionary, development using SQL, testing and evidence of SQL code being used to create queries. A very practical module which develops students business analysis skills as they develop a logical database design model based on a set of requirements. The acquisition of skills in database design concepts and SQL exposes students in a very practical way to the means by which information is extracted from databases and manipulated for presentation to the user, underpinning a more theoretical understanding of information requirements at different levels of management decision-making. |
| Integrated Marketing Communications | 15 Credits | Optional |
| This module explores marketing communications in various contexts and how technology has changed communications planning and delivery. It investigates how marketers are required to blend communications across online and offline channels to create a unifying platform that can deliver a connected communications strategy to deliver organisational objectives, and how consumers and other stakeholders influence the message and the brand. Real world examples from a range of organisations and sectors are used to examine how the unifying platform must connect to customers through emotional actions. How the story is communicated across the most appropriate channels given the market and organisational context is evaluated, along with the challenges of managing communications for different organisations. |
| International Strategic Leadership | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| International strategic leadership explores the complexities facing leaders operating within internationalised business contexts. The module explores strategic decision making in the context of international business, including patterns of internationalisation, national environment and development and international organisation. Students are encouraged to consider the significant role of social and cultural similarities and differences, and the implication for working effectively in diverse organisations, national contexts and markets. The leadership focus encourages students to think critically about their own cultural assumptions, and to develop the skills required to engage with diversity to achieve common goals. This includes recognising the additional challenges facing leaders as they work across extended geographies and a turbulent geopolitical landscape. |
| Digital Economy | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| Topics will include - Definition of digital economy; Development of digital economy; Digital economy as part of the total company profile; Approaches to digital economy; Internal and external effects of digital economy; International methods of digital economy; Strategic advantage and barriers/ challenges faced through the adoption of digital economy. This will include the impact on the environment as well as the threats to a company s digital operation and assets and ways to avoid and mitigate against these. UK and EU legislation specific to a company s digital world will also be explored. |
| Global Marketing | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
| Global marketing success is a function of perspective, opportunity, motivation, organisation, knowledge and skills. The challenge for today's global marketers is to identify those opportunities appropriate to the firm, to develop appropriate marketing strategies and build and sustain competitive advantages in co-operation with other members of the firm as well as external partners and also consider the ethical implications of a range of global marketing strategies. To this end, the module will provide learning opportunities to appreciate current writings and perspectives on the global marketing environment. Opportunities will be given to analyse different global marketing organisations and their environments, suggest and implement realistic strategies and plans and control mechanisms. |
| Data Visualisation for Business Decisions | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Large volumes of data are now available to support decision making and thus it is increasingly necessary to be able to understand large data sets. Data analytics and visualisation is an essential subject for those needing to explore data quickly and find trends, patterns, correlations and indicators of causation. Finance and accounting professionals need to be able to provide decision makers with an insight into how this analysis and visualisations can be used to improve decision making, providing clarity for decision makers and key stakeholders. Thus, the module will review how data visualisations enhance business communications and influence key decision makers, and consider the benefits of using exploratory data analysis to evaluate and graphically represent different business scenarios to provide sound scientific evidence to support decision making. |
| Work Placement (AB) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Work Placement (A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Work Placement (B) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Asia (AB) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Asia (A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Asia (B) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Africa (AB) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Africa (A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Africa (B) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Australia (AB) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Australia (A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Australia (B) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Europe (AB) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Europe (A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Europe (B) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad North America (AB) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad North America (A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad North America (B) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Latin America (AB) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Latin America (A) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| Placement Study Abroad Latin America (B) | 0 Credits | Optional |
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| International Business Work Experience | 0 Credits | Compulsory |
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| Contemporary Employment Relations | 15 Credits | Optional |
| The module will explore issues such as the impact of the employee relations culture, how to develop and apply an effective ER policy, how to apply different dispute resolution techniques to resolve workplace conflict. The module will examine collective and individual employment / labour law, and how to work with formal representative worker bodies such as trades unions and relevant worker forums. The different approaches and models of consultation and negotiation and the notion of employee voice and the impact of different employee / worker relationships on the organisation. Issues such as grievance and disciplinary process. Students will understand policy, regulation, and law relevant to a workplace and be able to ensure HR people practices are compliant with these. How to drive effective working relationships through consultation and negotiation. Current ER issues such as employee engagement, employee communication, involvement, psychological contract, and participation. |
| Undergraduate Research Skills and Preparation | 0 Credits | Compulsory |
| This non-credit bearing module of study is designed to provide students with sufficient research practice knowledge within business studies. The purpose is to facilitate a broad understanding which can then be applied to conduct an independent research project (assessed under a different programme-specific module). Key themes covered by the module include: The research process. Formulating a research project (including theoretical underpinning). Ethics considerations. Research methods. Critical skills for conducting a research project. Writing up an undergraduate research project. |
| Delivering British Justice? Law in the British Empire, 1760-1965 | 15 Credits | Optional |
| What does justice look like in an unequal world? Is the law ever truly neutral or objective? Does law shape society and culture, or the other way around? In this module we will explore the multiple and contested ways in which law was created, resisted, and understood in the British Empire between 1760 and 1965. The perception both at the time, and one often still referred to in the 21st Century that the British Empire was fairer than other European colonial powers was an extremely important one for justification of the imperial project both at home and abroad. The ways in which law was imposed, negotiated and resisted in the empire was fundamental to this belief, often framed as delivering British justice to colonial subjects. Exploring a range of themes and case studies from across the globe, we will use law as a window into understanding politics and society. |
| French Stage 3A - Modern families, cybersociety & heritage | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have some knowledge of French already and want to learn more about French and/or francophone culture? Would you like to find out more about heritage and tourism, or be able to hold a conversation with native speakers about topics such as modern family life or the technological society we live in? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in French in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in French./ / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and/or other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| French Stage 3B - Culture, multiculturalism & challenges in society | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have some knowledge of French already and want to learn more about French and/or francophone culture? Would you like to find out more about French cinema and francophone music, or discuss trends and challenges in modern French society? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in French in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in French./ / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and/or other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| German Stage 3A - Historical contexts and the world of work | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a firm grounding in German already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out more about the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall and German re-unification or the world of work today in a German-speaking country? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation about current issues such as the environment and sustainability or what the future holds? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in German in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| German Stage 3B - Changes and challenges in society | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a firm grounding in German already and want to learn more? Would you like to watch and discuss a film with your peers or native speakers? Would you like to be able to exchange ideas about current issues such as globalisation, migration, wealth and poverty? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in German in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in German./ Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Spanish Stage 3A - Family life and leisure | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Can you speak some Spanish already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out about some Spanish and Mexican festivals and explore regional identities? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation about modern family life? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Spanish in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Spanish./ / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and/or other Spanish-speaking countries. you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Spanish Stage 3B - Immigration & integration, cultural heritage and citizens of | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Can you speak some Spanish already and want to learn more? Would you like to find out more about young people and their futures in Spain and Latin America? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation about contemporary issues such as immigration in Spain or Mexican immigration to the United States? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Spanish in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Spanish. / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Spain and/or other Spanish-speaking countries. you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Japanese Stage 3A - People and society | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Are you a fan of Japanese culture with good competence in the language, wanting to learn more? Would you like to be able to understand the different Japanese communication styles, and learn how to converse appropriately with native speakers in a business environment, as well as with your peers? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Japanese Stage 3B - Traditions and trends | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Are you a fan of Japanese culture with good competence in the language, wanting to learn more? Would you like to develop your understanding of the different Japanese communication styles further and feel more confident communicating in different contexts? Would you like to get more creative with the language by dipping into Japanese fables or samples of modern fiction? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Mandarin Stage 3A - Business Chinese & the world of work | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a passion for Chinese culture and want to achieve a sound command of the language? Would you like to find out about the world of work to prepare for a future international career? Would you like to gain cultural tips on how to do business in China, or with Chinese-speaking business partners? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Mandarin in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Mandarin. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and other Chinese-speaking countries and communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Mandarin Stage 3B - Business Chinese & the world of work | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a passion for Chinese culture and want to be able to have a conversation with native speakers about social and cultural matters? Would you like to find out more about the world of work to prepare for a future international career? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to feel more confident in sustaining conversations in Mandarin in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas, and express your opinions in Mandarin. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in China and other Chinese-speaking countries and communities you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Mandarin for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| French Stage 4A - Francophone society and culture | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced French, and would you like to find out more about French culture and society and discover the wider francophone world? Would you like to discuss why France is so popular as a tourist destination, or talk about topical issues such as sustainable tourism, the green economy or equality in the workplace? This module will enable you to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / / / Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| French Stage 4B - Francophone society and culture | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced French, and would you like to find out more about French culture and society and discover the wider francophone world? Would you like to find out about sport and the economy, the significance of secularism in France, or talk about topical issues such as immigration and integration? This module will enable you to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| German Stage 4A - Society and culture in German-speaking countries | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a sound knowledge of German already and want to become more fluent? Would you like to find out more about socio-economic topics such as the economy, business and the car industry in Germany and/or other German-speaking countries? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation with native speakers about health and wellbeing, the media and current affairs? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in the language for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| German Stage 4B - Society and culture in German-speaking countries | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you want to become more confident and fluent in German, or even use your language skills in a professional context? Would you like to find out more about life in the former GDR by studying a film and explore themes such as national identity? Would you like to be able to hold a conversation with native speakers about topics such as politics, globalisation or current affairs? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in German for both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in German./ / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the German-speaking countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning German for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Spanish Stage 4A - Culture and Society in Spain | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced Spanish, and would you like to find out more about Spanish culture and society? Would you like to explore some of the current economic, social, political and territorial challenges that Spain faces and find out about some key historical periods that have shaped the country? This module will take you from the early twentieth century to the beginning of the twenty-first so you can learn about the Second Republic, the Spanish Civil War, Franco s dictatorship, and the transition to democracy. Building on your prior knowledge, you will learn how to engage in discussions and develop the confidence and competence to use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. / / / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Spanish Stage 4B - Challenges in Spanish Society | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have a keen interest in learning advanced Spanish, and would you like to find out more about Spanish culture and society? Would you like to explore more of the current social challenges that Spain faces today and engage in discussions about topical issues such as sustainable tourism, data privacy or the environment? If so, this module will enable you to build the confidence and competence to do so and use your language skills in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular class discussion you will deepen your knowledge, exchange ideas and express informed opinions in the language. / / / / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / / / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Japanese Stage 4A - Japanese culture and society | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Are you a fan of Japanese culture and would you like to improve your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about food culture, sports or literature, or would you like to be able to discuss important topics such as history, politics or the environment? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. / Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Japanese Stage 4B - Japanese culture and society | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Are you a fan of Japanese culture and would you like to improve your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about contemporary culture in Japan such as music, art, or animé and manga films? Would you like to learn more about business in Japan and the use of technology and AI, or be able to discuss contemporary social issues? If so, this module will help you to build the confidence and competence to do so. Building on prior knowledge, you will learn how to hold useful, everyday conversations in Japanese in both personal and professional contexts. Through regular conversation with your peers, you will find out about each other, exchange ideas and express your opinions in Japanese. / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in Japan you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / Whether you are interested in learning Japanese for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Advanced French C6a - Francophone society and culture | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have an advanced level of French and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about culture and society in some selected francophone countries, or key historical events that have shaped modern France, such as the Algerian war of independence? Would you like to be able to discuss contemporary issues such as identity in French? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and the francophone world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Advanced French C6b - Francophone society and culture | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have an advanced level of French and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about contemporary life in France through the study of key historical events, such as the May 1968 protests? Or find out more about modern French culture and society through the Arts and current affairs? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in France and/or other francophone countries you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning French for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Advanced Spanish C6a - Current Affairs in Spain and Latin America | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have an advanced level of Spanish already and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about culture and society in Spanish-speaking countries? Or would you like to be able to discuss contemporary issues such as business and politics in Spanish? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. / / / / / / Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness./ / / / / / / / / / Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
| Advanced Spanish C6b - Current Affairs in Spain and Latin America | 15 Credits | Optional |
| Do you have an advanced level of Spanish already and want to develop your language skills further? Would you like to find out more about culture and society in Spanish-speaking countries? Or would you like to be able to discuss contemporary issues such as business and politics in Spanish? If so, then this module will enable you to do so. Building on your prior knowledge, you will research your own materials and present them in discussions, analysing them and reflecting upon them collectively. You will use these resources to analyse complex, more subtle grammatical points used I these specialised contexts. Language learning is both challenging and rewarding and provides an opportunity to enhance your sense of self. By gaining insights into cultural aspects of life in the Spanish-speaking world you will broaden your perspectives and develop your intercultural awareness. Whether you are interested in learning Spanish for travel, work, family reasons or purely for pleasure, this module encourages personal growth and fosters the development of professional soft skills that are highly valued by employers. |
