Course Catalogue

To prepare students for the demands of a postgraduate taught course by building on the knowledge gained and academic skills acquired in earlier studies in their home countries. To further develop the students' English language, maths, computing, research and other study skills appropriate to study at postgraduate level. To introduce the student to UK higher education teaching styles and to provide students with opportunities to acquire, through the teaching medium of English, a sound and appropriate knowledge base in their chosen discipline. To develop the students' intellectual appreciation of issues relevant to their chosen pathway and related subjects at postgraduate level and to assist the students in acquiring the skills in the collection, analysis, interpretation and understanding of appropriate data and information in preparation for a postgraduate taught degree. To develop relevant study and personal skills so that students progressively take responsibility for their learning, becoming independent learners, while receiving appropriate tutoring and support. To equip students with a range of transferable skills and attributes in the use of computers, software packages, team working, communication, time management and problem solving methodology which will enable them to undertake responsible roles in industry and commerce.

Acquisition of knowledge and understanding will be achieved via a combination of lectures, workshops, group discussions, seminars, software applications, individual tutorials and independent and directed research and study. A range of assessment methods to include exams, reports, essays, projects, computing applications, presentations, listening tests and reading and writing tests. Intellectual skills will be further developed via data analysis, critical reading and literature reviews, lectures, group work and case studies. A range of assessment methods to include exams, reports, essays, projects, computing applications and presentations. Professional and practical skill teaching and learning will comprise lectures, workshops, group discussions and seminars, software applications, individual tutorials and independent and directed research and study. A range of assessment methods to include exams, reports, essays, projects, computing applications, presentations, listening tests, and reading and writing tests. Transferable skills are incorporated within modules and related to assessments. Developing and acquiring transferable skills is intrinsic to the programme's curriculum design. A range of assessment methods to include exams, reports, essays, projects, computing applications, presentations, listening tests, and reading and writing tests.

Students will be using work-related scenarios and case studies as part of the teaching, learning and assessment strategy. The development of employability skills is embedded into the structure, design and assessment of the programme. Students will develop skills in the areas of employability such as: Communication, problem solving, team work and leadership, self-management and reflection.