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 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 and this may lead to changes to the current programme. ... [-]

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.... [-]

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.... [-]

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.... [-]

In a world where computation devices are becoming ever more central to political, economic and social cohesion it is logical that the activities of computer scientists will come to play an ever-increasing role in defining the society of tomorrow. With this comes the recognition that technical decisions regarding software and hardware development are also ethical, political and philosophical decisions since the deployment of both hardware and software plays an increasing role in dictating how we interface with and understand ourselves both individually and as a society.

Computer Science at York St John University is committed to developing employable graduates with technical, professional and entrepreneurial skills that contemporary organisations need to contend with this new emerging reality. The focus of this programme is on graduates with good degrees and skills relevant to future employability. The programme is designed for those who want to develop systems that meet real-world needs. The computer science programme will provide students with a rigorous education in core computational skills including computational; artificial intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction. With this, students are also taught foundation design principals to enhance their ability to carry projects through from conception to realisation.... [-]

Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in accountancy, finance or business, including those students going on to obtain professional accounting qualifications. A key benefit of this degree is that once you graduate you may be able to gain exemptions from certain professional accountancy exams, depending on the modules you studied and the marks you attained.

The programme itself gives you an understanding of the legal, business and social environments in which accountancy operates and enables you to be conversant in the technical languages and practices of the accounting sector in a market economy. These include measurement and disclosure in financial statements, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, and corporate finance.... [-]

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... [-]

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.... [-]

UCAS course code: GL40

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

Tuition fees 2018/19:

Entry requirements: Grades CCC at A Level, or international equivalent. Grade C in GCSE Mathematics and Grade C in GCSE English Language, or international equivalents.

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: Individual and group-based practical assignments and presentations, formative and summative class tests, laboratory logbooks, exams and development of written reports

Throughout the course, you’ll study one of the following languages, French, German, Italian or Spanish, while developing a deep understanding of the core principles of international business and management. Your studies will be further advanced by a year abroad where you will enhance your language skills by choosing to work, study or undertake a combination of both.

You will be guaranteed a place with one of our partner universities in Europe, Canada or Latin America. The flexibility of our year abroad allows you to choose whether you would like to study, undertake a work placement or a combination of the two. We do not organise work placements, however, our dedicated WBS CareersPlus team will provide support in making your applications.... [-]

The BSc Accounting and Finance programme is primarily designed for students who are interested in following a career in accountancy or in obtaining professional accounting qualifications at the start of their business career. Students will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance and learn to understand management concepts within an international business context.

This programme goes beyond the theoretical and quantitative techniques fundamental to accounting and finance. It draws from various disciplines, such as statistics, economics, law and information technology in order to gain a truly solid understanding of the field. With a generalist business and management core, this degree will not just allow you to pursue careers in accounting and finance but in relevant managerial fields as well.... [-]

Delivered 100% online, this degree will allow you to explore computing’s latest theories, techniques, and issues. You will master the practical skills and understanding you need to thrive in the fast-paced world of computing.

A relevant HND or equivalent provided that the total of your learning experience allows you to achieve the aims of the programme. If you are not an English native speaker, you will be required to provide us with a proof of English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above.

The BSc (Hons) in Banking & Finance draws upon the many years of experience held by The London Institute of Banking & Finance in educating professionals in banking as well as our unrivaled understanding of the financial services industry, supported by a strong group of academics with first-hand knowledge and industry experience.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance has made employability a cornerstone of all our programmes and is focused on producing graduates that have the critical combination of knowledge, practical skills and understanding that can be applied in the professional world. The BSc (Hons) in Banking & Finance crucially reflects what employers tell us they are looking for from potential recruits.... [-]