This module examines the patterns of life in deep-sea environments & the processes that govern those patterns.
In today’s era of “big data”, business analytics has become a key part of management decision making. Modern managers must now develop a deeper understanding of the use and value of big data and of the various analytical tools which are available to make sense of it. This module provides a deeper insight into the use of analytics with big data in a business environment; and, critically, how it can be used to inform strategic decision-making in organisations.
This module offers students the chance to apply the skills and knowledge acquired during the program in the development of a final practice-led research project. The module places a significant emphasis on self-initiation, as students independently refine their design proposals, establish connections with external sources, and advance their ideas. The instructional focus is on project supervision sessions, where each student is assigned a Tutor to provide guidance and support throughout the project. Emphasizing progressive independence, a rigorous approach to design research, and a thorough exploration of key contemporary issues in the discipline, this module provides a unique opportunity for students to construct a portfolio that reflects the professional or academic context they aspire to engage with post-graduation.
In this module you will develop an understanding of the England and Wales criminal justice system, with a particular focus on its philosophies, institutional practices and processes and outcomes. You will gain an understanding of how the criminal justice system attempts to uphold the rule of law, deter criminal behaviour, promote law abiding behaviour and sanction those who violate laws through criminal penalties. Consideration will also be given to due process protections against abuse of policing and prosecution powers.
Most states claim to be democratic. This module looks at the theory of democracy, including foundational questions about political inclusion, participation, and equality. As a result, students will develop a greater understanding of what democracy requires and why we might value it, an understanding that will enable them to reflect critically on claims about democracy.
This module provides you with a foundation of knowledge on demographic change and population ageing in a cross-cultural, global perspective. The module views ageing through an international development lens, focusing on less economically developed countries (LEDCs) and on linkages between different regions of the world. You will gain an understanding of the implications of contemporary demographic and health changes for the welfare of individuals, families and societies; and an awareness of how, with globalisation, demographic, social and economic change in one part of the world impacts upon trends in another. The module takes an intergenerational and lifecourse approach by stressing the close interaction between generations, and between older and younger selves, in the production of care, risk, and welfare in later life. You will be introduced to examples from around the world, including Southeast, East and South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.
This Module provides an introduction to the technical basis of demography. It focuses on concepts and methods underpinning demographic analysis and provides a practical introduction for those professionally engaged with demographic work (in government departments, for example) as well as for MSc and doctoral students in a wide range of cognate disciplines. The module is numerical but not highly mathematical so that some prior familiarity with quantitative methods is an advantage but not required. This module is run as a 3-day short course.
The module will cover a range of more advanced methods of demographic analysis, including multiple decrement life tables, health expectancies, an introduction to event history analysis, the use of type 1 and type 2 rates in demography and sources of bias in event history data, parity-specific measurement, empirical and relational model life tables, models for age patterns, stable population theory, the cohort-component method and other selected topics in population projections, selected topics in migration, as well as elements of linear algebra and matrix models of population dynamics.
This Module provides an introduction to the technical basis of demography. It focuses on concepts and methods underpinning demographic analysis and provides a practical introduction for those professionally engaged with demographic work (in government departments, for example) as well as for MSc and doctoral students in a wide range of cognate disciplines. The module is numerical but not highly mathematical so that some prior familiarity with quantitative methods is an advantage but not required. Extensive use is made of Excel worksheets. Pre-requisite for DEMO6016 One of the pre-requisites for DEMO6022
This module explores the key concepts and theories of financial derivatives. The focus is mainly on futures and options whose underlying asset is a financial asset (e.g., stock index options). Students will learn how to price these derivatives with the use of suitable pricing models. Additionally, they will learn how to use them to implement various risk management strategies. Overall, this module will enable students to possess a solid knowledge on derivatives and will give them the foundation to read further in the area and at a more advanced level (e.g., high quality journals).
