The BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year is a 4-year degree aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in policing or in the wider criminal investigative and security sector. The first year is a Foundation year, which focuses on developing an understanding of the legal sector and the key skills required to undertake the BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation degree. The subsequent three years then follow the 3 year BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation course. Moving forward, following a Government decision, from 2020, aspiring police officers in England and Wales must undergo more in-depth training and have a degree-level qualification. ULaw is currently in the process of developing a pre-join Degree for which accreditation will be sought from the College of Policing. This may lead to changes to the current programme. ... [-]

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year is aimed at students who have an interest in developing knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of accounting and finance, and in particular, who are looking to pursue a professional career in accounting and finance. It seeks to give students a learning experience that allows them to develop proficiencies that create effective accounting professionals in today’s changing business environment. The curriculum and learning and teaching strategy are complemented by guest lectures and ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning and increasing their employability skills for the future. This knowledge and skills will be further developed and expanded in the years following successful completion of the Foundation Year.... [-]

The Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare can be followed by undertaking studies in post-graduate education or alternatively being employed within the industry.

The course includes specialist modules and practical experience with a range of domestic and companion species, enabling students to understand the behavior and welfare of many different animals, both in captivity and in the wild. Students are taught at Reaseheath throughout Year 1 utilizing the zoo-licensed facilities on campus, with subsequent study in Years 2 and 3 being undertaken exclusively at the University of Chester.

Work in the field will expand your knowledge of animal behavior, and there is an opportunity for dissertation work which will allow you to work with lecturing staff on relevant unique research projects.... [-]

With the world being driven by computers, a degree in Computer Science is vital. Areas like computing and information technology, security, database and web development will be explored. The degree will provide students with both theoretical and practical computer science knowledge and skills thus enabling them to work in the industrial, banking, commercial and government sector. The student among others will acquire and develop problem-solving, analytical and computation skills that will enable them to excel in the career they choose to follow. This degree is ideal for people wishing to enhance their position within their organizations while at the same time it offers excellent prospects for future employment.... [-]

Our students would recommend us! In the latest National Student Survey, 94% of our recent BSc (Hons) Psychology students would recommend studying at NTU. (National Student Survey 2017).

Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree explores the secrets of what makes us human, what it means to be alive and why we behave in the ways we do.

This course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum. You'll explore the human being, the workings of the brain, the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behavior and how psychologists, psychological research, and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to people's lives and society.... [-]

Studying Psychology provides students with a comprehensive education in the scientific foundations of psychology and an introduction to applied practice across multiple domains. This programme is accredited by the BPS as an approved undergraduate sequence of study in psychology in the United Kingdom.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology* provides a scientific approach to understanding behavior and thinking. In Year 1, students develop a broad understanding of basic psychological processes, which is expanded upon in greater depth and breadth in year 2. The final year of the programme allows students to focus on their individual areas of interest in psychology through elective modules and self-generated research; final year classes are limited in size to provide a more iindividualizedlearning experience. Throughout the degree, students participate in laboratory work and work to the British Psychological Society Code of Ethics. To develop the scientific competence which underpins the discipline and profession, students receive training in data analytic techniques and the research methods used by psychologists. The programme equips graduates with the basic scientific grounding and theoretical understanding required for advanced level studies.... [-]

A Sport and Exercise Sciences degree provides you with the undergraduate knowledge and skills required to become an accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist.

The course blends the three areas of sport and exercises sciences; psychology, physiology, and biomechanics, in addition to research and professional placements. You will also study interdisciplinary sport science modules to add to your programme to draw together the three-sport science disciplines.

At Level 4, you will undertake a full-time work placement, which will incorporate skills gained throughout your first academic year. At Level 5, you may select between a six-week full-time placement or volunteering, both of which are 20-credit modules to develop experience and employability.... [-]

This programme is a vocationally orientated degree for students wishing to pursue careers as managers and marketing professionals working in an international context.

It combines business management with contemporary marketing theory and practice.

Topics covered include:

You'll gain significant real-world business experience and benefit from our strong links with globally recognized companies, preparing you for a career in management or as an entrepreneur.

You will be based at Newcastle University London, which offers you the chance to study in London for a quality-assured degree from Newcastle University.... [-]

Start dates: September, January, May

Tuition fees (2018/19): UK/EU: £9,250 International: £13,000

This Top-Up degree provides students with a thorough grounding in the operational processes of the global business environment and coupled with a comprehensive understanding of theory, graduates of this fast track course will meet the high-calibre expectation of today’s employers. Based in the centre of British business, London, the BA (Hons) Business Top-Up is designed by the Newcastle Business School, part of a select group of business schools worldwide, following accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting – the first in Europe to gain the double accreditation. The programme has been developed for students with prior qualifications gained from either a HND in Business, a Foundation Degree, SQA HND or equivalent. To excel in this course, students will need to show enthusiasm and initiative, as well as the ability to develop new ways of thinking as your academic skills are enhanced to meet the standards of business.The programme is made up of modules designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the issues facing business whilst developing your academic skills to ensure you are able to apply your knowledge in a business setting. These modules include investigating the operational functions of a business in Strategic Supply Chain Management, the Contemporary Issues in Business and establishing a deeper theoretical understanding in Culture and Organisations as well developing your employability in Academic and Career Development. A degree in business can lead to... [-]

Our BSc Accounting & Finance is a professionally-oriented qualification, which is consistently ranked highly in major UK league tables. You will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to operate effectively in the fast-paced world of multinational companies and global financial markets.

You will be encouraged from the outset to think critically, enabling you to analyse and interpret real-life business issues in order to devise solutions, helping to prepare you for your career in accountancy, financial services, or management. You will also have the opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills including communication, leadership and team work, to become more adaptable and resilient to change.... [-]

The International Politics BSc (Hons) degree is for students who want to explore contemporary global issues and deepen their understanding of the rapid social and political changes affecting the world. This up-to-date, thought-provoking curriculum, will enable you to learn how governments, intergovernmental organisations, transnational movements, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and multinationals influence global politics. You will also study international organisations as policy-making structures and will examine what kind of ideas, ethical concerns, and regional considerations shape global governance and key decisions around, for instance, conflict, peace, or economic gains. Crucially, you will develop your analytical skills to examine and critically assess complex issues, contested concepts, and debates.... [-]

Develop the skills you need for a managerial career in any sector, both in the UK and internationally.

You’ll build a broad foundation of knowledge on all aspects of business and management, ensuring you graduate as a well-rounded professional with excellent commercial awareness.

The programme covers core business concepts in the first year of study, including:

You can then tailor your studies to emerging areas of interest or career aspirations through a wide range of specialist modules.

A sandwich placement year, taken in year three of the programme, enables you to develop your skills and professional confidence - and boosts your employability upon graduation.... [-]

UCAS course code:79N6

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

Tuition fees 2018/19:

Entry requirements: Grades BCC at A Level, or international equivalent. Grade B in GCSE Maths, or equivalent.

English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent

Mode of study: Full-time classroom

Duration: 3 years

Assessment method: A combination of coursework and examination or by coursework only

Student finance: Available

Location: London

Start dates: September

The BSc Hons Accounting and Management creates the opportunity to progress your studies within growing areas of professional services. This course provides a comprehensive grounding in theory and practice, and an excellent foundation for becoming a Qualified Accountant. It also provides an opportunity to secure exemptions from all of the major Professional Accountancy Bodies, whilst keeping many options open to successful graduates to pursue other careers involving Accounting, Business, and Finance. You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and insight in the following areas:... [-]

This course will give you the key accounting and financial skills employers are looking for, as well as broader business and management expertise. You will develop a detailed knowledge of the applied aspects of accounting, together with the team-working, problem-solving, communication skills and commercial awareness which companies need in a complex global business world.

These skills and knowledge will open up a range of job opportunities in areas such as financial and management accounting and other closely related fields. You can develop your career in the private or public sector, and the course will help your progression to professional qualifications. The course provides exemption from up to 9 papers of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The course is also in the process of being re-accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).... [-]

Develop your expertise in sports coaching as well as sports science areas that support effective coaching such as performance analysis, biomechanics and psychology. Learn from lecturers who are sports coaches, working with partners such as GB Rowing, British Equestrian, GB Paralympic squads, and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

You’ll develop advanced coaching skills across a range of sporting areas, with the ability to pursue one sporting area or coach across multi-sports in professional performance or community contexts. If you want to graduate as a qualified coach, you can complete National Governing Body UK Coaching Certificates (levels 1, 2 and 3) alongside your studies.... [-]