Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems and systems development is of great importance in many areas of modern life. There's a growing need across the world for skilled, advanced computer science professionals.

Our MSc in Advanced Computer Science has a small number of compulsory modules, supplemented by a wide variety of optional modules. You can choose from this range of optional modules to tailor your own programme of advanced study to meet your academic interests and career aspirations, whether your interests relate to software engineering, or to data science.

Computer Science demands and develops a challenging mix of skills and abilities. These include a deep understanding of the technology, creativity and imagination, logic and attention to detail, strong analytic and design skills combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Our graduates not only understand new technologies but are able to influence their development.

All our degrees courses have strong practical and theoretical foundations. Our courses have a similar foundation in the beginning, making it possible to transfer between courses.

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• Develop an in-depth understanding of computer science required to develop sophisticated computing systems
• 12-week paid industrial placement for MEng students
• Acquire excellent practical skills alongside theoretical understanding
• Benefit from undertaking industry-linked projects
• Gain analytical, design and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Accreditation

Accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT:

• for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional
• on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer
• on behalf of the Science Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Scientist

Firstly, unlike many Biomedical Sciences Masters courses, we offer you dedicated training in a broad suite of bioinformatics and practical laboratory skills. These will not only be great preparation for future research careers, but also a way to make the most of your summer research project.

Secondly, our taught classes capture the excitement of cutting-edge research fields.

The substantial choice of classes means that you'll get to select a clinical-oriented or basic life science research pathway to suit your future aspirations.

The course provides the perfect springboard to future training at PhD level or gives you a range of experience that will prove attractive to employers from industry or the health-care provision sector.

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• Opportunity to select a clinically-orientated or basic life science research pathway
• Develop skills in statistics, communication, ethics, science writing and experimental data analysis
• Gain experience in the research funding process
• A comprehensive three-part postgraduate life sciences training

Pharmacology is a vibrant area of biomedical science that studies drug action (how medicines and other drugs work and are processed by the body).

Drug action affects all of us in one way or another, through the medicines that we take, the effects alcohol or caffeine consumption or the inadvertent exposure to poisons and environmental pollutants, as well as many other aspects of modern life such as drug addiction and drug abuse including the abuse of drugs in sport.

Pharmacological knowledge and understanding improves the lives of millions of people across the world by providing vital answers at every stage of the discovery, testing and clinical use of new medicines. The ability to use medicines effectively, to maximise their benefit and minimise risk and harm, relies on this knowledge. As new diseases emerge, and older medicines - most notably antibiotics - no longer work as well, the contribution of pharmacology to finding better and safer medicines becomes all the more vital.

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Studying BSc Hons degree in Pharmacology at the University of Strathclyde, you'll learn at Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences. A leading centre for research, the Institute is focused on developing new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines.

We offer innovative teaching by experts who are actively researching in their topic of study. Our researchers work with businesses including Astrazeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, and Cancer Research UK.

• Pharmacology is crucial for discovering new medicines to help fight diseases such as cancer, depression, heart disease and infectious diseases
• Essential for improving the effectiveness and reducing the unwanted side effects of medicines, understanding why individuals differ in the way they respond to certain drugs, and why some others cause addiction
• Our pharmacology courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners

The MSc Human Resource Management is for those who aim to pursue a career in the field of human resource management. 

The aim of this course is to develop an advanced level of knowledge and understanding related to the human resource management function in organisations. 

Mixing theory and practice, this programme offers you the opportunity for in-depth study of organisations and the management of work. 

By the end of this programme, you'll have an understanding of, and be able to critically evaluate how organisational and HR strategies are shaped and developed in response to internal and external environmental factors. You will display a critical understanding of professional practice in human resource management, informed by an international outlook and strong social awareness. 

You'll have the opportunity to regularly engage with senior HR professionals through departmental and external networking opportunities. Throughout the course of your study there will be a number of guest lectures and tailored seminars delivered by leading HR and business managers, focusing on the practical challenges of managing people in organisations. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend high profile conferences for HR professionals. 

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• Combine theory and practice in the study of organisations and the management of work
• Suitable for those preparing a career in HR
• Gain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• One-year, full-time programme for those aiming to pursue a career in the field of human resource management

The combination of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computing, measurement and control elements are now an important part of most modern engineering systems and are essential to meet new challenges in engineering innovation.

Examples include energy generation, hybrid petrol/electric vehicles, aircraft design, satellite technology, robotic systems and technology for a sustainable environment.

This degree covers key areas of both electrical and mechanical engineering reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering. There's a demand for graduates with expertise within and across the boundaries of both disciplines.

The degree has dual accreditation by the IET and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers meaning that you will be able to capitalise on career opportunities in both or either subject.

MSc Environmental Engineering is closely aligned with industry’s demands, this course meets the needs of:

• urban regeneration
• land contamination management
• environmental protection
• infrastructure investment portfolios in Scotland and worldwide

A distinctive feature of this course is its topical nature. Glasgow has been undergoing extensive urban regeneration, including building on land that's been contaminated in the past. You’ll have challenging 'real world' issues to study close to the University. From this experience, you'll become able to translate the principles of environmental engineering that you have learned into national and international context.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

on behalf of the Engineering Council as: meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.*

See Joint Board of Moderators website for further information.

*It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

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• Provides the knowledge and skills to equip you for a career in either environmental engineering or environmental science
• Develop interdisciplinary perception of environmental problems and the ability to work towards finding solutions
• Study challenging real-world issues
• Carry out an industrial project

Manufacturing and engineering are thriving sectors at the heart of the UK economy. They generate jobs, promote economic growth and increase global trade.

Manufacturing engineers therefore play a vital role in integrating technology and management within the sector to achieve added value and deliver superior performance.

This course is designed for:

• Graduates with experience in manufacturing, engineering, design or business who wish to develop their manufacturing expertise. This course is ideal for graduates wishing to transfer smoothly and effectively to a career in the manufacturing sector of industry
• Established manufacturing engineers, designers and managers working in the industry who are facing new challenges and increased areas of responsibility. New disruptive technologies also present a significant opportunity for existing professionals to further develop their career in advanced manufacturing technology systems

Accreditation

• Accreditation by a professional body is a mark of assurance that programmes meet the standards set by a profession. It's an accepted and rigorous process that commands respect both in the UK and internationally.
• Accreditation helps students, their parents and advisers choose quality degree programmes. It also confers market advantage to graduates from accredited programmes, both when they are seeking employment and also when they decide to seek professional qualification. Some employers require graduation from an accredited programme as a minimum qualification.
• Our MSc Advanced Manufacture: Technology and Systems programme has been awarded academic accreditation from three institutes. This demonstrates the degree meets the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) as outlined by the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP).
• This accreditation is achieved through a panel of trained and expert accreditors looking closely at our programme’s content and delivery, including its relevance, coherence, challenge, assessment, staffing, quality assurance and resources.
• The Accreditors also monitor that the programme is continually improving and in line with the latest best practice, providing assurance to our students that they are getting a relevant and quality degree.

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• Gain the skills to develop a new career in the manufacturing industry sector
• Undertake an individual and group project
• Manage a project with an industrial client to address a practical problem

From international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum, we cover very diverse and relevant issues.

As a politics student, you'll look at the work of governments and their policies and study the behaviour of those who govern - and who they are governing - both at home and abroad. You'll also gain knowledge of domestic and international institutions and issues relating to conflict and cooperation.

Our politics graduates go on to work in a number of areas such as government, journalism, teaching and research, in both the public and commercial sector. Many also pursue academic research careers in the UK, Europe and North America.

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• Benefit from award-winning international academics engaged in real-world research in various fields including elections and voting, public policy, political parties, comparative political systems, international relations and security studies
• Ranked 1st in Scotland for research impact beyond academia
• Enhance your future employability by learning cutting-edge research skills in the areas of data science and quantitative and qualitative methods from leading scholars in the field
• Politics & International Relations students benefit from opportunities for university internships, employer placements, international exchanges and work as paid research assistants for leading academics

The image of chemistry is rapidly changing. It’s recognised as an important aspect of forensic science, technological advancement and environmental protection. Inspirational teachers convey the exciting challenges chemists face and the importance of continuous discovery to our daily lives.

Uniquely, your final year project can be in educational approaches to chemistry, such as the development of practical experiments for schools.

Transferable skills are taught in all years and include IT, scientific writing, presentation skills, report writing and problem-solving.

You can study at a European university for one year of your degree.

It’s possible to switch between the other MChem courses and also the following shorter BSc degrees within the first three years:

• BSc (Hons) Chemistry
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Chemistry
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Drug Discovery

Accreditation

• Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemist.

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• This degree combines a Royal Society of Chemistry-accredited MChem course with professionally-accredited teacher training (Professional Graduate Diploma in Education, Secondary).
• Strathclyde provides this dual-accredited course at a higher level than anywhere else in the UK. Dual accreditation means you can move between careers in secondary education and the chemical industry