Stellar and Planetary Physics is an advanced unit in the Physics Major focusing on the production of energy in stars and the structure and energy balance of planets, including the Earth-Sun system and the physics of climate. Different sections of the unit concentrate on topics including: the structure of the solar interior and atmosphere; nuclear reaction networks in the Sun and other stars;...

The main objective of this unit is to introduce students to the fundamental thermodynamic and fluid mechanics physical laws, and develop in students the ability to apply these fundamental principles in thermal and fluid energy systems. It emphasizes understanding basic principles and applying them to practical situations using lab demonstrations. The aim is to give students the necessary skills...

The effective management of human resources is becoming an increasingly vital concern in organisations, whether they are professional practices employing only a few staff, multinational corporations, public sector or not-for-profit organisations. The impact of globalisation, increased competition for talented employees, skills shortages and changing expectations of the employment relationship...

The effective management of human resources is becoming an increasingly vital concern in organisations, whether they are professional practices employing only a few staff, multinational corporations, public sector or not-for-profit organisations. The impact of globalisation, increased competition for talented employees, skills shortages and changing expectations of the employment relationship...

In this unit you will engage in learning activities that focus on business structures and company law and the influence of these on financial planning and decision-making. You will learn to identify the key financial and legal risks to agribusinesses. To do this, you will learn about financial accounting standards tax law, financial benchmarking, and the management of risk. You will also develop...

Research in architecture takes place for a variety of reasons: from architectural professionals using targeted research to find answers to novel problems on a building or design project to specialised researchers identifying and addressing abstract questions to create generalisable new knowledge for the benefit of society. Often, architects and architectural researchers work together and with...

In this unit you will gain specialised knowledge and practical skills tailored to effective communication within the research domain of business. In today's interconnected and fast-paced business environment, clear and efficient communication is vital for conveying research findings, collaborating with peers, and engaging with stakeholders. This unit aims to equip learners with the necessary...

Communicable Disease Epidemiology will explore communicable diseases of humans from an epidemiological perspective. It will provide an introductory overview of the basic biological knowledge needed to understand the interactions within and between populations of microbes, human and other animals. Students will learn to use epidemiological techniques to understand infectious disease surveillance...

This unit provides you with ideas, knowledge, and skills that are key to doing contemporary research in the Humanities. You will gain core skills in planning and undertaking major research projects and a deeper understanding of how Humanities disciplines can contribute to active debates on urgent questions and problems facing the world today. You will be exposed to many theories, methodologies,...

Throughout the four years of study, students must complete a mandatory minimum of 12 weeks work experience (exposure to professional practice). They will have sufficient academic grounding and experience to contribute in a positive manner to the engineering design and problem solving processes within the work environment. Students will develop an ability to deal, under supervision, with complex...