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This module offers an opportunity to learn about mathematics education. We explore different perspectives on the teaching and learning of mathematics drawing on research and theoretical considerations. You will also experience a range of research-informed activities exploring numbers (numeracy), data (probability and statistics), algebra and geometry (National Curriculum content to GCSE level or equivalent). You will also reflect on learners’ experiences (including your own), connecting them to educational theories and empirical research.

This module is recommended for anyone interested in mathematics; and particularly for those considering careers in either teaching or education research.

This module is focused on how we learn online. You will be given an overview of learning theory and research into online learning. You will have an opportunity to explore a range of teaching and learning techniques you can implement in your practice. The diverse and international demographic of our students on this programme will provide you with opportunities to learn with and from other peoples’ experiences of the theory, practice, and research.

The module will examine various aspects of theory, practice, and research of online teaching and learning. The module will enable you to critically evaluate and improve your own educational practice. For example module content will include critical engagement with the use of AI to support teaching, topics such as the Universal Design for Learning.

This module is focused on how we learn online. You will be given an overview of learning theory and research into online learning. You will have an opportunity to explore a range of teaching and learning techniques you can implement in your practice. The diverse and international demographic of our students on this programme will provide you with opportunities to learn with and from other peoples’ experiences of the theory, practice, and research.

The module will examine various aspects of theory, practice, and research of online teaching and learning. The module will enable you to critically evaluate and improve your own educational practice. For example module content will include critical engagement with the use of AI to support teaching, topics such as the Universal Design for Learning.

Learning to Learn is designed to provide students with an introduction to cognitive psychology, with an emphasis on memory and learning in educational contexts. The module specifically aims to explore the gap between how people think they should learn and how empirical research suggests they should learn. The module will therefore introduce students to classic studies in cognitive psychology, while also providing students with practical tips to improve their learning.

Learning to Learn is designed to provide students with an introduction to cognitive psychology, with an emphasis on memory and learning in educational contexts. The module specifically aims to explore the gap between how people think they should learn and how empirical research suggests they should learn. The module will therefore introduce students to classic studies in cognitive psychology, while also providing students with practical tips to improve their learning.

This module will enable students to apply their understanding of environmental problems and assess potential solutions through the application of law and policy. The lecture sessions will introduce and analyse the theoretical development and structure of a legislative and policy theme, followed up with an assessment of their application practical exercises and a discussion of case studies. Themes will include policies surrounding major developments and the application of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). There will be a focus on what the legislation and policy will mean to students when they are working with businesses, government (national and local), and the public after graduation. The over-riding philosophy of the module is to explore how the application of environmental law and policy can lead to positive environmental changes in the commercial and domestic sectors. The emphasis in this class will be on discussion and group exercises.
Students will be encouraged to participate in debates at every opportunity as opposed to traditional lecture-based classes.
Students from outside the School of Geography and Environmental Science wishing to take this module should contact the module lead to discuss their academic background and determine if this module is suitable.

This module will enable students to apply their understanding of environmental problems and assess potential solutions through the application of law and policy. The lecture sessions will introduce and analyse the theoretical development and structure of a legislative and policy theme, followed up with an assessment of their application practical exercises and a discussion of case studies. Themes will include policies surrounding major developments and the application of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). There will be a focus on what the legislation and policy will mean to students when they are working with businesses, government (national and local), and the public after graduation. The over-riding philosophy of the module is to explore how the application of environmental law and policy can lead to positive environmental changes in the commercial and domestic sectors. The emphasis in this class will be on discussion and group exercises.
Students will be encouraged to participate in debates at every opportunity as opposed to traditional lecture-based classes.
Students from outside the School of Geography and Environmental Science wishing to take this module should contact the module lead to discuss their academic background and determine if this module is suitable.

Legal Research is an optional final module. Students will learn key legal research approaches, methods and techniques. The module will familiarise students with previously unexplored methodologies, including emerging theories of law, and give students practical training in research skills, including empirical research methods. The module brings together legal theory with practice, equiping students with the tools to identify legal issues, as well find and analyse solutions to those problems. The module is assessed by way of a research portfoilio (which might include inter alia a key word search plan, a close read essay and an ethics application) and an oral presentation.

The Legal Research and Writing course is a compulsory final year unit. It is examined through a 10,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice. The module builds on the research skills you have developed during your degree programme and provides you with a vehicle to evidence to employers your legal and transferable skills. In the first semester there will be lectures on approaches to legal research and writing, advice on research tools, and guidance on how to approach formulating a research proposal. There will also be individual supervision on your dissertation.

The Legal Research and Writing course is a compulsory final year unit. It is examined through a 10,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice. The module builds on the research skills you have developed during your degree programme and provides you with a vehicle to evidence to employers your legal and transferable skills. In the first semester there will be lectures on approaches to legal research and writing, advice on research tools, and guidance on how to approach formulating a research proposal. There will also be individual supervision on your dissertation.