Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and Human Resource Management

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

This course was developed in response to the demand for design engineers who can design and assess new ships and offshore structures.

You'll be introduced to ultimate strength, fatigue and design concepts for structural components of ships and offshore floating systems. You'll also gain the knowledge of material behaviour together with factors influencing the dynamic behaviour of offshore installations.

The Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME), a leading institution in Scotland, offers excellent teaching and research facilities, which will expand your career opportunities in naval architecture, marine, offshore oil and gas industries.

Accreditation

• This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, (IMarEST) on behalf of the UK Engineering Council.

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• Learn about the factors influencing the dynamic behaviour of offshore institutions
• Designed for graduate engineers in naval architecture, offshore engineering, mechanical engineering and other related disciplines

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. We cover diverse and relevant issues, such as international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum.

Politics graduates can go on to work in a number of areas, with many pursuing academic research careers in the UK, Europe and North America.

Our main focus in psychology is the study of human behaviour. Studying with us, you'll look at conditions of behaviour – how we learn, remember, coordinate our actions and interact with others – and the reasons for differences between individuals, such as personality or intelligence.

Due to the popularity of the course and performance criteria for entry into Honours (Year 4) the numbers admitted to Years 2 and 3 of the course are limited.

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

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• Join a vibrant research and teaching environment for first-class student experience
• Study the science of behaviour and the reasons for differences between individuals, across the lifespan
• 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
• Acquire skills in communication, numeracy and critical thinking
• Politics & International Relations students benefit from opportunities for university internships, employer placements, international exchanges and work as paid research assistants for leading academics

Studying history – the story of humanity through the ages – develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present.

Throughout your studies, you'll receive excellent training in areas such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation.

Our classes cover some of the most important and interesting historical periods at home and abroad, including Scotland’s ‘Highland Problem’ in the 16thcentury, Slavery in World History and Cold War Europe, 1945-1991.

Education is essential if you wish to study initial teacher education courses. We offer you the chance to develop knowledge of the education systems of Scotland and beyond, looking at issues including policy, social justice, equity and inclusion.

Combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education, but who don't wish necessarily to become teachers. Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the PGDE).

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Study with us

• Learn about the context in which we live today through some of the most important and interesting periods in UK and world history
• Benefit from excellent teaching in a range of professionally relevant areas, such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation that enhance your employability
• Develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond
• Opportunity to progress to a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary/Secondary

Product design is an exciting industry that continually evolves alongside technology, product advancements, the demand for quicker turnaround times, unique and personalised products and environmentally friendly supply chains and production.

Product design is about understanding people and their emotional connections with products, questioning existing ways of doing things and seeing opportunities to change things for the better.

Product design and innovation encompasses a variety of skills including an engineering theoretical understanding with marketing, branding, user experience, entrepreneurship and provides our graduates with all of the skills to successfully benefit both their own ventures or to become innovators within other businesses.

This is integrated with manufacturing processes, CAD, rapid prototyping and digital prototyping technologies, software and practical skills to turn the design into reality which is fundamental to global market success and requires not only customer appeal, aesthetics and brand awareness but also consistent and correct functionality, superior quality and fitness for purposes all at a competitive price.

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• Learn how to develop new and innovative technology products for the global marketplace
• Work with cutting-edge design and making technologies including 3D digital design and 3D printing
• Gain skills and knowledge in design, making, creativity, innovation, technical analysis and communication
• Undertake summer placements in industry. Study abroad options include Australia and Singapore
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers and Institution of Engineering and Technology

Accreditation

• Our BSc Product Design and Innovation has been awarded academic accreditation from two 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.

The translation industry is on the rise and specialist translators are highly sought after.

The integration of business knowledge and translation/interpreting skills will give you a competitive edge in the job market, opening up a broader range of career opportunities.

Through the skill-focused and practical nature of the course, you'll gain invaluable industry experience and proficiency in translation and interpreting, which will potentially enhance your employability.

Our lecturers have a wide range of practical and research experience in translation and interpreting.

The practical translation and interpreting sessions will include industry-based tasks.

Glasgow is the economic centre of Scotland, where you can expect to experience a rich cultural and social life.

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• Gain practical experience through industry-based activities on a flexible, skill-building course
• Boost employability by participating in the SDL Trados Certification Program
• Option to pursue a research pathway toward PhD study
• Skill-focused, practical course combines business knowledge and translation/interpreting skills

The course gives you the opportunity to explore and master a wide range of applied physics skills. It also teaches you transferable, problem-solving and numeracy skills that are widely sought after across the commercial sector.

On the MSc programme you'll acquire:

• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of physics and the life sciences and the ability to apply these theories in a professional setting
• Problem-solving and high numeracy skills that are widely sought-after across the commercial sector skills required to use high-power microwave technology in an industrial environment
• Professional abilities in applying laser-based particle acceleration and enabled applications
• In-depth knowledge of materials and solid state physics, photonics & quantum optics and quantum information technology.

You'll put the knowledge gained in the taught classes to use on a research project. You can design the project to fit in with your interests and career plans.

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• Vocational course for anyone with a background in the physical sciences or engineering
• Our students are a mix of recent graduates and early-career professionals from the UK, Europe and overseas ensuring a rich cultural learning experience
• Accquire knowledge of the techniques, practices and theoretical background within applied physics and its interdisciplinary applications
• Specialise in subjects such as microwave technology, laser-based acceleration and applied solid-state physics

Our approach to the English & Creative writing course is innovative, modern and friendly, giving you a comprehensive understanding of English literature as a core basis for your creative work.

The emphasis is on helping you develop a range of skills to grow your future career, including textual analysis and interpretation. With us, you can study everything from poetry, the novel and drama (stage, screen, and radio) as you would expect on an English and Creative Writing degree, but in addition, at Strathclyde, we offer the opportunity to use creative writing skills as part of your approach to literary criticism.

Studying history – the story of humanity through the ages – develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present.

Throughout your studies, you'll receive excellent training in areas such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation.

Our classes cover some of the most important and interesting historical periods at home and abroad, including Scotland’s ‘Highland Problem’ in the 16th century, Slavery in World History and Cold War Europe, 1945-1991.

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are broad-based to start with. In Year 1 you will study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

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• Opportunity to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers
• Learn about the context in which we live today through some of the most important and interesting periods in UK and world history
• We have a reputation for getting to know students as individuals
• We offer a wide range of options, many of them unique in the UK, reflecting our staff interests and expertise

Business Enterprise is about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change. This course is designed for students who want to start a new enterprise, those who want to take over the management of an existing business and those who are aiming for leadership positions.

Studying Hospitality & Tourism Management will prepare you for leadership roles in a dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.

classes. You’ll also undertake a dissertation on the hospitality and tourism topic of your choice.

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• Develop the skills and expertise required to set up your own business and the entrepreneurship required by organisations
• Gain valuable industry experience in Years 3 and 4, working with placement companies
• Learn from the experiences of our guest lecturers who include industrial contacts and alumni
• Gain real-world skills, which are valued by employers, through taking part in student competitions in which you will plan and develop a business idea
• We're ranked in the top 40 universities in the world for Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Blending a rigorous understanding of fundamental theory with evidence about real world problems you’ll analyse recent innovations in theory, policy and practice.

Drawing on a range of disciplinary approaches, the course will enable you to develop a rational and just response to crime.

The LLM/MSc in Criminal Justice & Penal Change is unique in both its approach and its flexibility.

Key features

• Our focus is on pressing contemporary national and international issues of policy and practice
• Choose to graduate with either an LLM or MSc
• Study full-time or part-time
• Learn from a world-class teaching team
• Students are from a range of nationalities and disciplinary backgrounds
• Benefit from the work of the Centre for Law, Crime and Justice

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• Draw on a range of disciplinary approaches, to develop a rational and just response to crime
• Full-time, part-time and evening study options
• Learn from world experts in the fields of policy and practice
• Examine a range of legal, political and social responses across the world to what is widely known as the 'penal crisis'

Studying history – the story of humanity through the ages – develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present.

Throughout your studies, you'll receive excellent training in areas such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation.

Our classes cover some of the most important and interesting historical periods at home and abroad, including Scotland’s ‘Highland Problem’ in the 16th century, Slavery in World History and Cold War Europe, 1945-1991.

With more than 500 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the world. Speaking Spanish will help you conduct business more confidently in countries that are becoming increasingly important in world markets. 

Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.

Study with us

• Learn about the context in which we live today through some of the most important and interesting periods in UK and world history, alongside contemporary language and culture studies
• Benefit from excellent teaching in a range of professionally relevant areas, such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation that enhance your employability
• Opportunity to study abroad, we have exchange partnerships with Valencia, Zaragoza and Alicante
• Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s)