EDP724 Dissertation Part A is the first in a two unit sequence in the Master of Education, the second unit is EDP728 Dissertation Part B. These units should not be undertaken simultaneously. Across these two units students undertake a major piece of independent research work suitable for students seeking further entry to Higher Degree Research (such as an EdD or PhD). The independent nature of...

Families in History draws on examples from diverse places and times to explore changing ideals, attitudes, and experiences of the family in the past. We consider the family’s relationship with social, cultural, economic and political forces, as well as the lives of individual family members, such as mothers and children. The unit offers you the opportunity to conduct original archival research,...

This unit is designed to enable students to contextualise justice in practice. The unit provides students with an opportunity to understand the challenges of being a justice practitioner and taking responsibility for ensuring that a just outcome is achieved. Upon completion, students will have deeper understanding of the variety of interpretations of Justice in practice including; formal justice...

Music festivals, films and genres such as stadium rock and contemporary circus exemplify how music and the visual combine for spectacular effect. In this unit, through the exploration of a diverse range of contemporary and historical musical works, concepts and processes associated with the notion of spectacle, you will apply new understandings of the relationship between the musical and the...

From the newsroom to the live stream, the news industry combines top-level communication skills with the ability to evaluate and synthesise knowledge for large audiences. In this unit, you will be introduced to both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the news industry. You will learn media research methods and build an understanding of the local, national and global contexts of news...

The Theatre Machine is a device to make sense of the world, generating meaningful experiences for audiences. It is a complex system balancing diverse artistic forms, media and technologies. This unit explores the theatre machine from the perspective of design and technology. You will learn about the history of theatre production elements such as lighting, sound, special effects and other forms of...

This unit is the first of two Health and Physical Education units, undertaken in sequence. One purpose of this unit is to develop your knowledge in relation to a variety of pedagogical considerations which are not only pertinent to Health and Physical Education teaching but also general classroom teaching, ensuring each student is catered for not only physically but also emotionally, socially,...

This unit enables students to undertake small exploratory performance-based projects through a laboratory-style experience. Students will explore various skills and strategies essential to realise identified projects collaboratively or individually for an invited audience. Students will critically reflect on their experience. In particular, this unit explores the development of devised ensemble...

This unit maximises the ability of practitioners to obtain victim’s accounts in an uninterrupted narrative format, leading to fairer outcomes for victims. Students will practice using different question types, and coding of interviews, they will also consider child development, cross-cultural issues, and challenges for people with complex communication needs. The unit will also engage with...