This module sits alongside the academic modules that make up your degree programme. As such, this is a ZERO credit module. Nevertheless, we believe that this module is so important to your success that it should be taken by all students. Thus, it is a COMPULSORY module and your attendance is recognised through a Certificate of Attendance in ‘Psychology Skills and Employability 3’ on your degree transcript. The module will provide an essential opportunity for us to continue to support your development of key and transferable skills, with a benefit being felt in both your academic studies, and in the range of skills that you can showcase and discuss as you consider your career beyond University. It will consist of taught sessions, workshops, tutorial discussions and one-to-one meetings all aimed to maximise your path through your studies and towards your career.
Accident investigation is a cornerstone of safety management systems in complex, safety-critical systems. Good practice in investigation and analysis is therefore fundamental to extracting safety learning from accidents so that recommendations can be made to prevent recurrence. This module provides students with a grounding in the investigation process and covers some key techniques for both evidence collection and analysis. A sociotechnical systems perspective is adopted, considering how people, processes and technology interact to cause (or otherwise) accidents and incidents. The module focuses on the theory and methodological aspects of accident investigation, so there is no fieldwork involved, but plenty of case studies are used throughout to illustrate the application of the process.
Accounting based reporting systems can provide powerful inputs into corporate decision making processes. The overall aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the processes and assumptions underlying the generation of accounting data and an appreciation of the techniques available to utilise the outputs of an accounting system. These issues will be examined in the context of internal and external decision makers.
The module has been designed to provide you with a basic understanding of published financial statements and how such statements can be analysed, in order to draw inferences concerning the financial performance and viability of an organisation. The module will also provide you with an appreciation of costing and budgeting techniques and their role in the wider context of organisational control systems. Lastly, it will help you develop an understanding of the methods commonly used to evaluate capital expenditure proposals.
This module is designed to provide an introduction to financial accounting, corporate finance and financial management of organisations. The module is intended for students from any academic discipline who have an interest in accounting and finance as an adjunct to their principle area of study.
The module is designed to provide an introduction to financial accounting, corporate finance and financial management of organisations. This module is intended for students from any academic discipline who have an interest in accounting and finance as an adjunct to their principle area of study. This module is not available to Students taking Modules: MANG1001, Financial Accounting 1, MANG1002, Management Accounting 1 or MANG1004, Introduction to Accounting and Financial Control.
The module is designed to provide an introduction to financial accounting, corporate finance and financial management of organisations. This module is intended for students from any academic discipline who have an interest in accounting and finance as an adjunct to their principle area of study. This module is not available to Students taking Modules: MANG1001 Financial Accounting 1, MANG1002 Management Accounting 1 or MANG1004 Introduction to Accounting and Financial Control.
This module concerns the public sector's accounting, auditing and taxation, including government budgeting practices that under-emphasise accounting. This module aims to portray the whole of government through the eyes of accountants by concentrating on the possibilities of accounting techniques. Historically, accounting modules are taught in the context of for-profit organisations. This module assumes a basic understanding of such accounting. Moreover, this module will shed light on performance measurement in the public sector including internal audits and financial reporting. The third part will highlight the economics of taxation in areas like operating tax systems efficiently, tax incentives and other taxation tools used by the government to enhance their economic growth.
Accounting systems provide useful inputs in the decision-making processes of organisations. The overall aim of this module is to provide an understanding of how accounting processes and techniques are implicated in the management of organisations, be it at the board, strategic or tactical levels. This module will hence focus on how organizations are controlled and managed from the point of view of internal and external decision- makers, and the issues are considered in the context of business enterprises. The module builds on the fundamentals of accounting and the various management modules to develop the student’s awareness of contemporary issues emerging at the intersection of accounting and management.
This module provides an in-depth overview of core principles in both financial and management accounting, laying the groundwork for understanding how financial data is systematically recorded, analysed, and applied within organisations. The module begins with an exploration of financial statement preparation, covering foundational concepts, measurement challenges, and the assumptions that underpin financial reporting. Through this study, students gain valuable insights into how accurate financial recording supports organisational control, enhancing decision-making and ensuring financial transparency. The module then examines how financial performance and other essential information are conveyed through financial reporting, focusing on how stakeholders, including shareholders, analysts, and regulators use this information to evaluate a company’s financial stability and performance. In addition to financial accounting, the module aims to build students' theoretical and practical expertise in management accounting, equipping them with tools and techniques for informed planning, decision-making and effective organisational control. Students will explore key concepts which are crucial for making sound financial decisions across diverse business settings. The module also introduces contemporary management control techniques, offering insights into budgeting, investment appraisal and performance management, thereby preparing students to understand how management accounting supports strategic planning and operational efficiency within organisations. This well-rounded approach equips students with a solid grounding in both financial and managerial accounting practices to support managerial activities.
This module serves as a comprehensive accounting research project for students in the Accounting Department. The Final year Accounting Research Project provides you with the opportunity to conduct a significant piece of independent research work on a topic of your choice, culminating in the preparation of a 7,000-word project describing your work. You could investigate an accounting problem (academic paper), a practical business financial problem suggested by an external organisation or by your supervisor, prepare a sustainability report for an SME of your (your supervisor’s) choice, or a taxation project (Application and Professional Advanced Taxation Skills).
This module serves as a comprehensive accounting research project for students in the Accounting Department. The Final year Accounting Research Project provides you with the opportunity to conduct a significant piece of independent research work on a topic of your choice, culminating in the preparation of a 8,000-word project describing your work. You could investigate an accounting problem (academic paper), a practical business financial problem suggested by an external organisation or by your supervisor, prepare a sustainability report for an SME of your (your supervisor’s) choice, or a taxation project (Application and Professional Advanced Taxation Skills).
This module comprises two design exercises: the first examines practical vibration isolation requirements, and the second focuses on designing an acoustic exhaust or intake system to meet specified performance criteria. The investigation will be carried out in groups. Teams are expected to consult relevant literature extensively, covering the fundamental physical mechanisms of noise and vibration generation, transmission, and measurement. Each group will present its findings and demonstrate a solid understanding of the underlying theory. In addition, teams should provide justified recommendations for potential design improvements that could be considered or implemented. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
This module comprises two design exercises, the first examining practical isolation requirements and the second involved with designing an acoustic exhaust or intake with a required performance. The investigation will be conducted in groups, no larger than four students in total, on a particular system and the groups will be expected to consult widely relevant literature on the basic physical mechanisms of noise and vibration generation, transmission and quantification. Each team will present their findings and, in addition, their recommendations for further design improvement to be considered or implemented.
This module builds on the knowledge and understanding of sound fields and their generation and propagation that was built up in ISVR1032 Acoustics I. Those fundamental concepts are explored in greater depth to allow them to be applied to a wide variety of practically important systems, such as ducts, rooms and barriers.
This aim of this module is to build an understanding of the physics of active control. Active control is a method for realising control through the use of secondary sources or actuation, whose outputs are designed to modify the response of a system. Techniques for modelling and analysis of active control of sound, vibration and mechatronics problems will be presented. The feasibility of active control will be demonstrated in a variety of industrial applications.
