Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Sociology and Psychological Studies

at Leeds Beckett University - City Campus United Kingdom

Study a practical course aimed at creative and dynamic individuals with a passion for modern digital technology.

As part of this course you’ll:

• Focus on the creative application of technology
• Use industry-standard software packages in our professional studios
• Learn how to produce effective designs, websites, apps, short films and animations while working as part of a production team
• Build a substantial portfolio of work
• Have the chance to develop relationships with future employers at our showcase event, where you will display your final-year project and network with industry professionals

This course has been developed with local and national employers in the creative industries. You’ll benefit from the hands-on experience of staff who actively pursue research in this area, many of whom divide their time between academic work and commercial sector activities. You’ll have access to professional, industry-standard facilities. Our hardware and software systems are updated each year ensuring you use the same software as you will find in industry.

Throughout the course, you’ll practise presenting your work in front of a panel of tutors and industry professionals. Your final year project will be displayed at a tradeshow event where you can make contact with future employers. Previous students have found work with Disney Interactive Studios, Sky TV and many digital agencies.

Take the first step towards becoming a Chartered Planner and gain free membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) on this integrated masters course.

You’ll develop the expertise needed to become an ethical and informed planner and help make a difference to the communities and environments where people live and work.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Follow large and small local planning projects from their initial proposal through to their finished sites
• Use SPSS research software and geographic information system (GIS) software
• Engage with experts from industry through field trips, live projects and guest lectures - previous speakers have included planning lawyers and urban designers
• Work with a community group or local council to put together a neighbourhood plan, adding to your technical know-how and strengthening your communication skills

We’ll help you understand the challenges planners face today, including the impact of new planning policies and the need for affordable housing. The issues of sustainability and regeneration will be at the heart of your course and you’ll gain a solid grounding in planning regulations and laws so you can assist in designing the sustainable communities of the future.

Civil engineering is a rewarding profession with engineers increasingly working in multidisciplinary teams.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Study a practical course that will ensure you have the technical and management capabilities to contribute effectively in a wide range of environments
• Be supported in recording your initial professional development for membership of the accrediting institutions
• Secure work placements during the summer, with the help of your course team

Accredited IEng (Full)

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

The course team will help you secure work placements during the summer and your sandwich year, if you choose to take one. A placement or sandwich year will provide you with a great opportunity to gain practical experience in the workplace, which will help you apply for jobs when you graduate.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Develop your expertise in the strategic management of integrated marketing communications and advertising
• Study broader marketing areas such as market research and digital communications
• Understand how to use your communications expertise to build relationships with specific target audiences
• Learn how to support the achievement of business objectives and development through marketing and advertising management
• Have the opportunity to be mentored by marketing practitioners

Industry placements
Students have completed placements with companies including Asda, Disney and Creative Race.

The CIM is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Leeds Beckett University has joined forces with CIM to give you the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and their content is reflected in our own degrees which ensures we are equipping you with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.

Gain a deep understanding of relational theory and practice and learn how to apply your therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy skills with clients.

Accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), this course will enable you to develop the skills you’ll need as a professional counsellor or psychotherapist. It will provide you with the training required to become registered with the BACP and be professionally recognised as a counsellor.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Identify your strengths and areas for development through clinical practice, ensuring you become a capable and self-reflective practitioner
• Experience a variety of learning approaches from full class lectures, to small group skills development where you can record your practice in our communications suite
• Study appropriate methods of research to form a research proposal and complete a dissertation in a subject area or specialism of your choice

Build upon your practical and theoretical experience of contemporary music production and apply a range of creative production approaches in industry-standard studio facilities. This course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to take your production ambitions further, nurture your confidence to work within the music and media industries, and prepare you for further study.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Learn from internationally-recognised researchers and experienced industry professionals
• Explore the technical and creative aspects of recording, arranging, mixing and producing
• Produce a wide range of commercial and non-commercial musical projects
• Critically analyse the productions of others in a variety of contexts
• Work with peers and collaborate with other artists and producers

As part of your course you’ll:

• Develop expertise in managing all aspects of marketing activity
• Study topics such as research, branding, communications and optimising the use of digital content
• Learn how to plan and implement innovative strategies and campaigns to satisfy audiences in a variety of contemporary markets
• Have the opportunity to be mentored by marketing practitioners with a wealth of professional experience

The CIM is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Leeds Beckett University has joined forces with CIM to give you the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and their content is reflected in our own degrees which ensures we are equipping you with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.

Studio time is central to this course. You’ll develop your skills in our extensive studio facilities, which include workshop and computer-modelling software.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Study a wide range of topics – from studio design and model-making, to art, history and culture
• Use industry-standard tools to design and build your projects
• Learn technical skills in workshops alongside students from our BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design and BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture & Design courses

Explore design in the intersection between art, gaming and technology.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Apply the fundamentals of design theory to game art and related visual media
• Develop practical 2D/3D visualisation and compositional skills
• Establish your practice in the form of a personal portfolio
• Understand the application of critical studies in relation to game art and what is required when working on the production of digital assets within game engine and visualisation technologies
• Undertake personal, detailed academic and practical research in relation to your specialised subject area
• Validate your creative process through your dissertation and portfolio of work

You’ll engage with a series of stimulating summer projects before your course starts, designed to prepare you for first year of study.

Informed by an intellectually stimulating and challenging academic environment and developed in consultation with industry, including game studio and Rockstar Leeds, you’ll build a strong practical skillset focused on developing your creative practice.

Your learning will be results-driven, taught by staff with a wealth of experience in the principles, theory and application of design.  Our strong links with industry will give you opportunities to start building your professional network whilst you study.

Your attendance at annual events such Games Republic, London’s Vertex 2D/3D art conference and guest lectures by leading practitioners such as Disney Animator Aaron Blaise will give access to the world's best creatives.  

Specialist facilities:-
Within specialist facilities, software such as ZBrush, 3ds Max, Maya, Substance Painter, Adobe Creative Suite and HD screen-based drawing tablets, will provide you with the opportunity to reach your creative potential.

Flexible and varied, this course will thoroughly prepare you to meet the challenges of working in today's financial and business sectors.

As part of your course you’ll:

• Study a variety of topics in your modules to develop your employability prospects alongside your technical expertise
• Learn from staff with substantial professional experience through tutorials, seminars, lectures and group project work
• Benefit from a mix of approaches to teaching and assessment, including the use of industry-standard technology to make sure you become a work-ready graduate

We will encourage you to enhance your entrepreneurial skills through active participation in a range of national student competitions such as the IBM University Business Challenge.

Our guest lecture series will help support your development. Past speakers have included Will Holman, Deputy Agent for the Bank of England in Yorkshire and the Humber and Angela Knight, chair of the Office of Tax Simplification.