The aim of the course is to convey the conceptual ideas of our universe to students with no formal physics training. We will progress from Big Bang to our current understanding of the Universe. This journey starts in our Solar System and ends with discovering the most distant object in the Universe, Quasars. Students will also learn how astronomical sources, such as Black Holes and Supernova are observed and the differences between Dark Energy and Dark Matter. Finally, they will learn how astronomy research has resulted in useful technologies here on Earth. With their new understanding of our Universe and the scientific justifications for what astronomers observe, the students will be equipped to critique astronomy news and explain the physics of our Universe. The course is designed for students who do not have an A-level in physics or maths.
Are you interested in Astronomy and the BIG questions of our Universe? Do you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the Night Sky? Are you fascinated by Black Holes, Exoplanets and the Aurora? This module is led by a Professional Astronomy Communicator who has many exciting demos to engage students with the content; one of the lectures will even be held in our very own inflatable planetarium. Students on this module DO NOT require A-level Maths or Physics.
The aim of this course is to apply quantum physics to the study of atoms.
This module aims to develop an intermediate-level understanding of quantum mechanics, including familiarity with its mathematical formulation. It is intended to bridge the gap between the qualitative, pictorial approach used in the core modules of the first two years and a rigorous mathematical formulation of both time-independent and time-dependent quantum mechanics. A combination of lecture-based teaching, self-study, and problem-based learning will be used. Key concepts and tools will be presented in lectures, while regular workshops and informal self-study sessions will lead the students to applying them to real problems relevant to chemistry and to modern spectroscopic techniques such as magnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging.
The module will look at theories and research on attachment and personal relationships and to critical evaluate the application of attachment theory to understand personal relationships, for example by critiquing articles in the area.
This module explores one of the most crucial aspects of film, television, and digital media—the audience. Who watches, why they watch, what it means to them, and how it influences them are key questions we will explore through both theory and hands-on research. In our lectures, we’ll examine key audience theories, including Uses and Gratifications, Reception Theory, and Media Effects, seeing how they have been applied through relevant research examples. We’ll also investigate how audiences engage with film, television and digital media across different platforms and contexts, addressing ongoing debates about audience regulation and development. But this module is not just about theory—you will also learn how to do your own audience research. In our interactive weekly workshops, you’ll gain hands-on experience with audience research methods such as surveys, focus groups, ethnography, and oral history. You’ll also develop essential data analysis skills, both quantitative and qualitative, preparing you for your own audience research project and future independent research, such as your final-year dissertation. By the end of this module, you'll not only understand the social, cultural, and economic significance of audiences within screen cultures and industries, but also gain the methodological skills to study audiences and conduct other independent research projects.
Acoustical engineers are required to demonstrate knowledge of the basic methods for acquisition, analysis, processing and reproduction of audio data and audio material. They must be familiar with the theoretical fundamentals of these techniques and be capable of applying them to practical engineering problems. The first part of this module covers a range of basic signal processing techniques for the analysis and processing of audio signals. The theory is reviewed of a number of topics that students have encountered in other modules with emphasis on their relevance to audio technologies, and elements of digital signal processing are introduced to students. Students are trained, especially through computing tutorials, to apply these theoretical tools to practical engineering problems. The second part of the module covers the fundamentals of systems and technologies for audio capturing and reproduction. The concept of channel quality and its objective descriptors (noise, distortion, etc.) are explained and put into relation to human sound perception, some aspects of which are introduced. The principles of operation of stereo and surround sound systems are introduced and demonstrated. It is emphasized that the theory of some of the topics is covered in this module at a basic level. An advanced theoretical analysis of these topics will be provided during the third- and fourth-year modules.
This module provides an introduction to, and an opportunity to experience, the large diversity of current healthcare services in Audiology. At the heart of the module are the short introductory placements: 3 weeks within audiology services, usually split into two or three blocks. These will give you experience of different services, and potentially different sectors, in audiology as well as an opportunity to apply and develop the reflection skills you began to develop in Introduction to Professional Practice in Semester 1. This module also includes an introduction to the complex landscape of audiology services and the forces that shape it, preparation for those placements (including professional practice while on placements), an introduction to the Professional Development Portfolio (PDP), exploration of issues that arise for students on placement and for service users interacting with services, and preparation in case you wish to seek employment as an assistant audiologist or Hearing Care Assistant after completing Part 1. The latter also serves as an introduction to graduate employability issues. The module builds on the development of your knowledge of healthcare services and professional practice in healthcare generally in Introduction to Professional Practice in Semester 1. It will also consolidate and contextualise your professional and clinical audiology skills being developed in Clinical and Professional Practice 1 by providing opportunities to put them into practice in the dynamic, challenging and hectic world of real clinical services. See also the Terms of Placement, which can be found in Appendix 1 of your Programme Specification.
The module consists of two components: 1.The first part of your main clinical placement, from June to September of Part 2 (including the summer break). Together with Audiology Clinical Placement 3, you must complete 27 weeks of clinical placement. 2.Virtual support for your placement. See also your Terms of Placement documentation. You will complete the next stages of your portfolios of clinical audiology competence (the Individual Record of Clinical Practice, IRCP) and of professional practice (Professional Development Portfolio, PDP), building on that completed during Professional & Clinical Practice 2 during Part 2. You must pass this module to continue the rest of your placement, covered by Audiology Clinical Placement 3, AUDI3012.
The module consists of two components: 1.The second part of your main clinical placement, from September to the end of semester 1 of Part 3. Together with Audiology Clinical Placement 2, you must complete 27 weeks of clinical placement in total across the two parts. 2.Virtual support for your placement. See also the Terms of Placement and your Programme Specification. You will complete the next stages of your portfolios of clinical audiology competence (the Individual Record of Clinical Practice, IRCP) and of professional practice (Professional Development Portfolio, PDP), building on that completed during Audiology Clinical Placement 2.
This module will introduce you to the different types of audiovisual translation and the various kinds of subtitles produced nowadays. You will learn about the interaction between text and image and the technical issues and constraints involved in creating both monolingual and interlingual subtitles. The module will cover the linguistic and cultural aspects of subtitling, whilst allowing you to develop hands-on practical skills in subtitling using a professional package. You will work with clips both in English and other languages and carry out tasks such as cuing and spotting, as well translating clips following the limitations imposed by the medium of subtitling.
This module will introduce you to the different types of audiovisual translation and the various kinds of subtitles produced nowadays. You will learn about the interaction between text and image and the technical issues and constraints involved in creating both monolingual and interlingual subtitles. The module will cover the linguistic and cultural aspects of subtitling, whilst allowing you to develop hands-on practical skills in subtitling using a professional package. You will work with clips both in English and other languages and carry out tasks such as cuing and spotting, as well translating clips following the limitations imposed by the medium of subtitling. You will answer acquire the skills for identifying and discussing significant cultural and issues relating to the medium.
This module will introduce you to the different types of audiovisual translation and the various kinds of subtitles produced nowadays. You will learn about the interaction between text and image and the technical issues and constraints involved in creating both monolingual and interlingual subtitles in English and Mandarin Chinese. The module will cover the linguistic and cultural aspects of subtitling, whilst allowing you to develop hands-on practical skills using a professional subtitling package. You will work with clips both in English and Chinese and carry out tasks such as spotting, as well producing subtitles that meet the constraints imposed by subtitling commissions. You will develop the skills for identifying significant cultural and linguistic issues and choosing appropriate strategies for dealing with them. The module will also give you an introduction to theoretical aspects of subtitling that will provide a basis if you decide to focus on this area for your masters dissertation.
The module will focus on the role of the external auditor, the procedures adopted and some of the current issues facing the profession.
