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Solving complex medical research questions and refining clinical care works best when done in collaboration between diverse public (including patients), researchers and health care practitioners. This sort of partnership requires exchange of knowledge, trust and some special ways of working. This module tells you how it is done and helps you develop your own skills – ranging from research skills through to philosophy – which are considered as essential for the development of successful researchers.

Collaboration with the public over research means understanding what is known about the relationship between research and society and learning from approaches taken in the social sciences, in science communication, and the arts and humanities. In this module, you will explore the core concepts of patient-public involvement and engagement (PPIE), hear from professionals and practitioners from an array of settings at the University, NHS and civic groups about the principles, ethics, challenges and solutions in this work, using examples from a range of health areas.

You will develop skills in written and spoken communication of science to a lay audience - something that could help you in a clinical setting with patients or when interacting with the media, policy makers or engagement with general public. You will learn how clear, open and trusted conversations with people about your work can build a deeper involvement of patients and public with your research. In doing so, you will discover that high quality engagement and involvement tackles power dynamics, social injustice and inequalities.

You will explore different engagement techniques including story-telling, arts-based methods, how to tailor your engagement to different audiences, and discover the power of listening to people. You’ll hear from University academics about what they did and how they knew it had worked for their research – in other words, the ‘impact’ it had. Finally, you will develop and present your own public engagement or involvement idea – along the way, you’ll be thinking about how to measure the impact of your creation and who to tell about it. Given the highly interactive nature of the module, in person attendance will be key to support your success.

Solving complex medical research questions and refining clinical care works best when done in collaboration between diverse public (including patients), researchers and health care practitioners. This sort of partnership requires exchange of knowledge, trust and some special ways of working. This module tells you how it is done and helps you develop your own skills – ranging from research skills through to philosophy – which are considered as essential for the development of successful researchers.

Collaboration with the public over research means understanding what is known about the relationship between research and society and learning from approaches taken in the social sciences, in science communication, and the arts and humanities. In this module, you will explore the core concepts of patient-public involvement and engagement (PPIE), hear from professionals and practitioners from an array of settings at the University, NHS and civic groups about the principles, ethics, challenges and solutions in this work, using examples from a range of health areas.

You will develop skills in written and spoken communication of science to a lay audience - something that could help you in a clinical setting with patients or when interacting with the media, policy makers or engagement with general public. You will learn how clear, open and trusted conversations with people about your work can build a deeper involvement of patients and public with your research. In doing so, you will discover that high quality engagement and involvement tackles power dynamics, social injustice and inequalities.

You will explore different engagement techniques including story-telling, arts-based methods, how to tailor your engagement to different audiences, and discover the power of listening to people. You’ll hear from University academics about what they did and how they knew it had worked for their research – in other words, the ‘impact’ it had. Finally, you will develop and present your own public engagement or involvement idea – along the way, you’ll be thinking about how to measure the impact of your creation and who to tell about it. Given the highly interactive nature of the module, in person attendance will be key to support your success.

In this module, you will gain knowledge and understanding of how strategic communication is essential for driving audience engagement and successful brand positioning. You will explore contemporary and creative integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategies, supported by relevant theories, models, and frameworks. Through a blend of contemporary, traditional, and digital strategies and media, you will learn how to craft compelling brand stories and develop dynamic, engaging campaigns. The module focuses on how to integrate communication channels effectively to deliver consistent and impactful messaging. You will also explore trends and innovations in the field, including sustainable communication practices, and gain the skills to plan and execute both online and offline IMC strategies. By the end of the module, you’ll understand how to connect with audiences meaningfully and strategically, using storytelling as a powerful tool for brand growth and differentiation.

In this module, you will gain knowledge and understanding of how strategic communication is essential for driving audience engagement and successful brand positioning. You will explore contemporary and creative integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategies, supported by relevant theories, models, and frameworks. Through a blend of contemporary, traditional, and digital strategies and media, you will learn how to craft compelling brand stories and develop dynamic, engaging campaigns. The module focuses on how to integrate communication channels effectively to deliver consistent and impactful messaging. You will also explore trends and innovations in the field, including sustainable communication practices, and gain the skills to plan and execute both online and offline IMC strategies. By the end of the module, you’ll understand how to connect with audiences meaningfully and strategically, using storytelling as a powerful tool for brand growth and differentiation.

Students should gain a knowledge of how political ideas - such as freedom, equality, justice, or democracy - have been understood in different and incompatible ways, and how those different understandings have been the occasion for ideological or normative debates. Through an analysis of those concepts and the ways in which they are deployed, students will gain an insight into the nature of some of the most important historical and/or contemporary controversies within political theory.

Students should gain a knowledge of how political ideas - such as freedom, equality, justice, or democracy - have been understood in different and incompatible ways, and how those different understandings have been the occasion for ideological or normative debates. Through an analysis of those concepts and the ways in which they are deployed, students will gain an insight into the nature of some of the most important historical and/or contemporary controversies within political theory.

Students should gain a knowledge of how political ideas - such as freedom, equality, justice, or democracy - have been understood in different and incompatible ways, and how those different understandings have been the occasion for ideological or normative debates. Through an analysis of those concepts and the ways in which they are deployed, students will gain an insight into the nature of some of the most important historical and/or contemporary controversies within political theory.

Successful engineering projects require more than technical expertise—they demand creativity, strategic thinking and effective management. This module brings together advanced mechanical engineering design with the business and management principles needed to transform engineering ideas into successful products and systems.

Working on a substantial engineering design challenge, you will apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout your degree to create innovative engineering solutions within a realistic professional context. Alongside the technical design process, you will explore the principles of strategic management, marketing and operations management, developing an understanding of how engineering decisions are influenced by commercial, organisational and customer considerations. Throughout the module, you will strengthen your design, decision-making, communication and project management skills while gaining valuable experience of engineering practice.

By the end of the module, you will be able to approach engineering design from both technical and managerial perspectives, equipping you with the multidisciplinary skills needed to lead engineering projects and deliver successful engineering solutions in industry.

This module will introduce you to the practice of mechanical engineering design as applied to one of a number of contrasting applications. It will also enable you to understand key management topics that are relevant to engineering practice, specifically Strategic Management, Marketing Management, and Operations Management.

Successful engineering projects require more than technical expertise—they demand creativity, strategic thinking and effective management. This module brings together advanced mechanical engineering design with the business and management principles needed to transform engineering ideas into successful products and systems.

Working on a substantial engineering design challenge, you will apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout your degree to create innovative engineering solutions within a realistic professional context. Alongside the technical design process, you will explore the principles of strategic management, marketing and operations management, developing an understanding of how engineering decisions are influenced by commercial, organisational and customer considerations. Throughout the module, you will strengthen your design, decision-making, communication and project management skills while gaining valuable experience of engineering practice.

By the end of the module, you will be able to approach engineering design from both technical and managerial perspectives, equipping you with the multidisciplinary skills needed to lead engineering projects and deliver successful engineering solutions in industry.