Course modules overview

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What modules will I take?

See the list below for indicative details on modules for our subject pathways.

Please note: modules are indicative only.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis and Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Business Studies

An introduction to the structures and functions of businesses, and the practical considerations of launching a business. Learn about types, classifications and funding models, and aspects such as HRM, marketing and logistics.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Introduction to Macroeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of macroeconomics.  Learn about key concepts such as aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, national and international contexts.

Core module 

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Creative Arts

An introduction to creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their creative work. Topics include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and media.

Introduction to Architecture

An introduction to topics associated with the study of architecture. Learn about key periods of architectural design, technical drawing through 2D and 3D approaches, and consider the relationship between technology and creative practice.

Further Architecture

An introduction to topics associated with the further study of architecture and the wider built environment. Learn about how humans inhabit their environment, form and function, and the skills required to deliver an architectural brief.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Business Studies

An introduction to the structures and functions of businesses, and the practical considerations of launching a business. Learn about types, classifications and funding models, and aspects such as HRM, marketing and logistics.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Introduction to Macroeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of macroeconomics.  Learn about key concepts such as aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, national and international contexts.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Business Studies

An introduction to the structures and functions of businesses, and the practical considerations of launching a business. Learn about types, classifications and funding models, and aspects such as HRM, marketing and logistics.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Introduction to Macroeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of macroeconomics.  Learn about key concepts such as aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, national and international contexts.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Business Studies

An introduction to the structures and functions of businesses, and the practical considerations of launching a business. Learn about types, classifications and funding models, and aspects such as HRM, marketing and logistics.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Introduction to Macroeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of macroeconomics.  Learn about key concepts such as aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, national and international contexts.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Business Studies

An introduction to the structures and functions of businesses, and the practical considerations of launching a business. Learn about types, classifications and funding models, and aspects such as HRM, marketing and logistics.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Introduction to Macroeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of macroeconomics.  Learn about key concepts such as aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, national and international contexts.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Computer Sciences

An introduction to computer science, systems and the user experience. Topics draw on a basic underpinning of binary, algebra, functions and introduces the role of hardware, software, multimedia, processing, memory, operating systems.

Introduction to Programming

An introduction to the purpose of programming and how a programming language makes this achievable, focussing on Python as the key tool for this work.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Computer Sciences

An introduction to computer science, systems and the user experience. Topics draw on a basic underpinning of binary, algebra, functions and introduces the role of hardware, software, multimedia, processing, memory, operating systems.

Introduction to Programming

An introduction to the purpose of programming and how a programming language makes this achievable, focussing on Python as the key tool for this work.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Computer Sciences

An introduction to computer science, systems and the user experience. Topics draw on a basic underpinning of binary, algebra, functions and introduces the role of hardware, software, multimedia, processing, memory, operating systems.

Introduction to Programming

An introduction to the purpose of programming and how a programming language makes this achievable, focussing on Python as the key tool for this work.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

Core module 

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

English Legal System

An introduction to the organisation and purpose of the English legal system.  Learn about key concepts, principles and personnel involved in the legal process.

Introduction to Criminology

An introduction to the theories and definitions within the field of criminology Investigate sociological theories relating to the reasons for crime and the factors influencing those who undertake criminal activity.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Computer Sciences

An introduction to computer science, systems and the user experience. Topics draw on a basic underpinning of binary, algebra, functions and introduces the role of hardware, software, multimedia, processing, memory, operating systems.

Introduction to Programming

An introduction to the purpose of programming and how a programming language makes this achievable, focussing on Python as the key tool for this work.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Business Studies

An introduction to the structures and functions of businesses, and the practical considerations of launching a business. Learn about types, classifications and funding models, and aspects such as HRM, marketing and logistics.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Introduction to Macroeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of macroeconomics.  Learn about key concepts such as aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, national and international contexts.

Core module 

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Creative Arts

An introduction to creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their work. Topics include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and media.

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

Introduction to Politics and IR

An introduction to politics in terms of key ideas, historical perspectives, and structures of government. Investigate how politics informs and is influenced by international considerations and relations.

Core module

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Creative Arts

An introduction to creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their work. Topics include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and media.

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

Core module

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Creative Arts

An introduction to creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their work. Topics include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and media.

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

Core module

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Creative Arts

An introduction to creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their work. Topics include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and media.

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

Introduction to Politics and IR

An introduction to politics in terms of key ideas, historical perspectives, and structures of government. Investigate how politics informs and is influenced by international considerations and relations.

Core module

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

Introduction to Psychology

An introduction to the historical development of Psychology drawing on a range of theories and approaches, relevant studies and experiments focussing on cognitive, social and developmental psychology.

Introduction to Politics and IR

An introduction to politics in terms of key ideas, historical perspectives, and structures of government. Investigate how politics informs and is influenced by international considerations and relations.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Business Studies

An introduction to the structures and functions of businesses, and the practical considerations of launching a business. Learn about types, classifications and funding models, and aspects such as HRM, marketing and logistics.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Introduction to Macroeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of macroeconomics.  Learn about key concepts such as aggregate supply and demand, fiscal and monetary policy, national and international contexts.

Core module 

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

English Legal System

An introduction to the organisation and purpose of the English legal system.  Learn about key concepts, principles and personnel involved in the legal process.

Critical Approaches to Law

Take a critical approach to the study of law.  Interrogate case studies to better understand aspects of the English legal system.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Computer Sciences

An introduction to computer science, systems and the user experience. Topics draw on a basic underpinning of binary, algebra, functions and introduces the role of hardware, software, multimedia, processing, memory, operating systems.

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

Further Maths

Build on basic mathematical knowledge with a particular focus on engineering and real-world application. Learn about the application of calculus, algebra, trigonometry to solve engineering and computing problems.

Core module

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Creative Arts

An introduction to creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their creative work. Topics include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and media.

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

Core module

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Microeconomics

An introduction to topics associated with the study of microeconomics. Learn about key concepts such as supply and demand, pricing, government economic policy.

English Legal System

An introduction to the organisation and purpose of the English legal system.  Learn about key concepts, principles and personnel involved in the legal process.

Introduction to Politics and IR

An introduction to politics in terms of key ideas, historical perspectives, and structures of government. Investigate how politics informs and is influenced by international considerations and relations.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Psychology

An introduction to the historical development of Psychology drawing on a range of theories and approaches, relevant studies and experiments focussing on cognitive, social and developmental psychology.

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

Further Psychology

Study behavioural, cognitive and psychodynamic approaches, and the ethical considerations related to these research methods.

Core module 

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

English Legal System

An introduction to the organisation and purpose of the English legal system.  Learn about key concepts, principles and personnel involved in the legal process.

Introduction to Criminology

An introduction to the theories and definitions within the field of criminology Investigate sociological theories relating to the reasons for crime and the factors influencing those who undertake criminal activity.

Core module 

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Social Sciences

Consider the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  Investigate a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and understand how these explanations inform the broader social science culture and communication.

English Legal System

An introduction to the organisation and purpose of the English legal system.  Learn about key concepts, principles and personnel involved in the legal process.

Introduction to Criminology

An introduction to the theories and definitions within the field of criminology Investigate sociological theories relating to the reasons for crime and the factors influencing those who undertake criminal activity.

Core module

Maths, Data Analysis & Statistics

Develop your knowledge of how to use mathematical techniques to solve numerical problems.  Apply mathematical knowledge to the collation, evaluation and analysis of quantitative data including its presentation in the form of graphs and spreadsheets.

Subject modules

Introduction to Computer Sciences

An introduction to computer science, systems and the user experience. Topics draw on a basic underpinning of binary, algebra, functions and introduces the role of hardware, software, multimedia, processing, memory, operating systems.

Introduction to Programming

An introduction to the purpose of programming and how a programming language makes this achievable, focussing on Python as the key tool for this work.

Digital Design

Explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  Apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.



Core module

Intercultural Communication

An introduction to theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the media.

Subject modules

Introduction to Creative Arts

An introduction to creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their work. Topics include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and media.

Introduction to Architecture

An introduction to topics associated with the study of architecture. Learn about key periods of architectural design, technical drawing through 2D and 3D approaches, and consider the relationship between technology and creative practice.

Further Architecture

An introduction to topics associated with the further study of architecture and the wider built environment. Learn about how humans inhabit their environment, form and function, and the skills required to deliver an architectural brief.