The waters of the world have frequently served to connect rather than divide communities, leading to water transport becoming of vital importance to society. The remains of ships and boats thus constitute a key primary source for maritime archaeology. The processes involved in their design, construction, use and disposal were dynamically linked to society as a whole. Therefore they cannot be seen simply as interesting technological phenomena, merely as passive ‘reflections’ of that society, or of a segregated ‘maritime’ community. Ships usually had a high symbolic profile and were involved in many social mechanisms such as trade and exchange, warfare, projection of status, or simply coastal subsistence strategies. Ships and boats are therefore directly or indirectly implicated in almost all strata of society. This module aims to examine watercraft from an archaeological perspective, encompassing their technological features, tools of production, sequences of building, operating environment and contexts of use. But, the sources consulted are not restricted to archaeology, and draw in historical, ethnographic and experimental data to provide the fullest possible evidence base. Understanding the influences underlying their technological characteristics will allow a more valuable and interpretative understanding of ships and boats as ‘active’ material culture. Teaching is conducted through lectures, seminars, practical sessions and fieldtrips. By the end of the module you will be familiar with the scope, potential, central tenets and resource base of nautical archaeology. You will have gained key skills in the interpretation and recording of watercraft, and in the production of material to express this knowledge and skill base.
In 1948, Daniel Malan’s National Party took power in South Africa. Malan’s election victory over the Jan Smuts-led United Party and Labour Party alliance was only a slender one, and few of the National Party’s opponents could have envisaged that it would remain in power until 1994. Although racist laws had been introduced in South Africa before 1948, the period between 1948 and 1994 saw the extension and formalisation of the apartheid state of segregation and limited opportunity for black Africans. The fight against apartheid was conducted by forces that were limited in resources and often fragmented ideologically and tactically. Hampered as it was by state repression – including its being banned outright by the government in 1960 – the African National Congress (ANC) was at the heart of much of this struggle. However, the histories of the ANC, of the apartheid state and resistance to this more broadly, and of the dismantling of this state from 1994 onwards, are complex, particularly for those who have never studied Africa before. This module will examine the history of modern South Africa through the lens of one key individual at the centre of the anti-apartheid struggle and of post-apartheid political life: Nelson Mandela. The aim is not to provide a completist account of Mandela’s life, but the module will run in a broadly chronological fashion, examining some of Mandela’s key political experiences. The module will draw heavily on the vast array of primary evidence available to the modern historian, from Mandela’s own writings, to government reports, contemporary newspaper articles and books, and popular culture such as art and music. Besides providing an introduction to modern South African history, therefore, the module will give you the opportunity to examine at first hand the primary documents that helped shape this history, and will get you to think about the ways that political motives and other forms of bias shape contemporaneous documents and historical memory. The module will also get you to consider different historiographical approaches to this topic.
This module is designed to provide you with the underpinning scientific basis on which you can use to further develop your pharmacological knowledge as applied to neonatal clinical practice. You will have access to renown clinical pharmacology specialists who are working at the cutting edge of research and pharmacological management of the neonate.
The module is designed to provide you with the neonatal haemodynamic theoretical basis you need for senior decision-making roles in neonatal clinical practice. The module will include clinical problem-based elements and will afford you the opportunity of considering different approaches and perspectives to the management of haemodynamic clinical problems by engagement and involvement in online case-based discussions.
This module is designed to develop your knowledge by providing you with the scientific basis of the immune system, inflammation, infection and immunisation. This should enable you to develop your confidence to apply your knowledge to neonatal clinical practice. You will have access to renowned clinical specialists in this area who have an active research interest in the prevention and management of infection in the neonate.
This module has been designed by a specialist neonatal interprofessional group to increase your knowledge and depth of understanding of neonatal nutrition and its essential role in the successful nutritional management of the newborn infant.
The module is designed to provide you with the theoretical basis you need for senior decision-making roles in neonatal clinical practice. The module will include clinical problem-based elements focused on neonatal pulmonology. It will offer you the opportunity of considering different approaches and perspectives to the management of clinical problems by engagement and involvement in online case-based discussions.
The module complements the Foundations of Cyber Security module for Cyber Security MSc students by providing a practical grounding in cyber security practices in larger scale, networks, distributed systems and web applications. The module is also offered to select other MSc programmes. The aims at a high level are to: - Investigate security issues around web-based and networked systems - Review a variety of security frameworks, standards and best practices, and understand how to apply these to exemplar scenarios - Implications of passive monitoring for communication software systems - Provide examples of posture assessment, network penetration testing and exploring system vulnerabilities
This module introduces students to the principles of layered communication protocols, the architecture of the Internet and the TCP/IP model. This is complemented with a multi-disciplinary overview of cyber security, which considers not only technical measures and defences, but also legal, management, crime, risk, social and human factors.
This course focuses on neural networks, machine learning fundamentals, and deep learning techniques, covering supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and architectures like CNNs and RNNs. Practical applications in business, such as predictive analytics, automation, customer insights, fraud detection, and financial modelling, are emphasized. Ethical considerations, bias mitigation, and model interpretability are explored. Case studies from finance, marketing, operations, and supply chain optimization illustrate AI-driven strategies, ensuring students gain hands-on experience with relevant tools and frameworks.
The neurobiology that underpins the aetiology and pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disease has been a focus of intense and exciting research activity over the last several decades. The module is largely a research-led module whereby the contributing staff will where possible, lecture on topics that are their own research interests.
This module describes the neurobiology that underpins the aetiology and pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disease that has been a focus of intense and exciting research activity over the last several decades. The course is largely a research-led unit whereby the contributing staff will where possible, lecture on topics that are their own research interests.
The “Neurodiversity and Development” module explores the wide range of developmental pathways shaping mental health, wellbeing, behaviour, and cognitive functioning across infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. The module critically discusses traditional models of psychopathology and impairment, while also exploring alternative frameworks that conceptualise neurodivergence as a valuable aspect of natural human diversity. Students will engage in critical and scientifically informed analysis of how environmental fit, societal expectations, and systemic barriers contribute to distress, wellbeing, and functional outcomes. The module will also address issues of identification, assessment, and support across developmental stages.
The module syllabus is designed to provide you with the theoretical basis and the analytical skills needed for senior decision-making roles in clinical practice. The module will include clinical problem-based elements and will afford participants the opportunity of considering different approaches to the management of clinical problems by involvement in case-based discussions.
There is a growing need for psychological input in physical health settings which may include working with acute, long-term and neurological conditions (PPN, 2020). A core feature of this work is adopting a bio-psycho-social approach to create a holistic understanding of a person and their presenting problems. Clinical neuropsychology addresses the link between the human brain and behaviour using a bio-psycho-social framework. It considers the impact of both normal and abnormal brain functioning on a broad range of cognitive, emotional and behavioural functions. Neuropsychological assessment provides a scientific way of quantifying and describing the changes in brain function caused by damage or disease which can be used to develop a formulation and inform diagnosis, interventions and monitor changes over time. Being able to effectively choose, use and interpret a range of cognitive tests remains a core competency for clinical psychologists. Psychological interventions may need to be adapted due to the physical and cognitive sequalae of a neurological disorder or long-term health condition. The focus may also be less on symptom reduction, but more on living a meaningful life alongside a long-term health condition. This can include using models of psychological adjustment and consideration of psychological factors which may affect a person’s ability to engage in health interventions. This module will introduce you to clinical neuropsychology and clinical health psychology. This includes understanding the role of a clinical neuropsychologist, neuroanatomy, common neurological and long-term health conditions, neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. This will involve the acquisition of practical skills in test administration and interpretation. You will also learn to adapt individual therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of specific populations (e.g. people with cognitive impairments, physical health conditions) and consider other ways of delivering interventions such as working with carers and staff teams.
This module provides a description of the cells, circuits and systems that coordinate sensory responses, complex brain functions and behaviours. Lectures will be accompanied by a practical that reinforces the taught material.
The module will look at key concepts in cultural geography.
This module provides you with practical skills and knowledge which are important in developing a new venture. The module will assist you in identifying opportunities to exploit, how to establish a business model and how to protect intellectual property. You will also become familiar with tools and techniques which are useful in developing and planning a new venture. At the end of the course, you will be able to develop a business plan and to prepare a business pitch to potential investors.
