Master of Pharmacy

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

The course has a strong focus on technical aspects of energy systems as well as entrepreneurship. The project work provides opportunities for the research and development of ideas. Typical classes that are part of the programme inclue:

• Clean combustion technologies
• Electrochemical energy devices
• Petroleum engineering
• Project scoping

All students take part in a research project to explore a practical problem related to the energy sector. The compulsory MSc project can be carried out at an employer’s site.

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• Aims to build capacity in energy innovation and support the development of new ideas and technologies in the energy sector by combining aspects of systems management, entrepreneurship and technical aspects of energy systems
• Students are encouraged to carry out projects in an industrial environment
• Students currently employed in a relevant industrial setting may carry out the project at the employer's site

Electronic & electrical engineering is at the heart of everything we do - from renewable energy and smart grids to high-speed fibre-optic broadband, digital sound and vision, and internet security.

Electronic & electrical engineers are the people who

• Design, build, operate and maintain our global power systems, our telecommunications networks and computing infrastructure
• Develop electronic systems essential to industry, health and entertainment

Their aim is to find innovative and progressive solutions to today’s global challenges whether that’s technologies to deliver clean energy, systems to improve audio and image quality on your phone, tablet and laptop, or techniques to improve digital imagery in medical devices to aid diagnosis.

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• 90% graduate employment with average starting salaries of £28,000 (uniSTATS)
• Technical projects linked to engineering companies and international research activities in topics including clean energy, cybersecurity and 5G communications
• Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placement
• Options to study abroad or take part in our solar energy projects in Africa
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Accreditation

• The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) - this programme is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Mechanical engineers are recognised for their knowledge and skills in conceiving, designing, implementing and operating devices, machines, engines and energy systems.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is targeted for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies and we're 6th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering in the Complete University Guide League Table 2020.

Study abroad is an option for all our courses. The named degree (Mechanical Engineering with International Study) ensures that the international study experience is recognised in the title of the degree award.

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• Ranked in the UK top 10 for Mechanical Engineering (Complete University Guide 2021)
• Opportunity to participate in Formula Student, the national competition to build a racing car
• Choose from specialised options
• Access to industry scholarships
• The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is targeted annually for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies, enhancing your career prospects
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

We offer some of the best teaching in Human Resource Management (HRM) in both Scotland and the UK

HRM is about the relationship between employers and employees and the ways in which people are managed in the workplace.  

This covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.

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• Learn about recruitment and selection, training and developing, rewards, diversity and managing conflict at work
• Study in an accredited centre for the teaching of Human Resource Management
• Join our HRM Society and share knowledge and practice, awareness of careers and build relationships with alumni and employers

There are a number of ways you can study law at Strathclyde, one such way being the BA degree in combination with another subject.

Law is concerned with the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the state.

The study of law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education. Please note that studying law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession. For professional qualifications in law, students follow the LLB programme.

Our main focus in psychology is the study of human behaviour.

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.

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• Develop an awareness of law and the legal implications of business operations which is sought after by employers
• Study the science of behaviour and the reasons for differences between individuals, across the lifespan
• Access the resources of the Andersonian Library, one of the finest in Scotland, offering a wide range of law reports, legislation, serials and monographs
• Acquire skills in communication, numeracy and critical thinking
• Progress to our LLB (Graduate Entry) after completing a joint Honours degree with Law and another subject
• Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1 you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s)

Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.

Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.

Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

We also offer some of the best teaching in Human Resource Management (HRM) in both Scotland and the UK.

This course covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.

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• Study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute - a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students
• Study in an accredited centre for the teaching of Human Resource Management
• Use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems
• Develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers
• Opportunity to study in Europe or North America.

Studying accounting at Strathclyde, you'll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information that enables investors, lenders, management, employees, government and others to make effective decisions.

You'll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations.

Accounting at Strathclyde is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland in the majority of study combinations, as well as offering possible exemptions to other professional bodies, eg ACCA and CIMA.

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.

Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the specific sectors within which business and organisations operate.

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• Learn about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change
• Develop the skills and expertise required to set up your own business and the entrepreneurship required by organisations
• 2nd in the UK for Accounting & Finance in the Complete University Guide Subject Tables 2021
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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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• Emphasis on helping you develop a range of applicable skills to grow your future career, including textual analysis and interpretation
• Opportunity to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers
• Focus on contemporary language and culture
• Opportunity to study Spanish as a beginner

Marine vehicles have developed dramatically in recent years. Lighter, faster, stronger, greener and safer vehicles are being designed and built using advanced materials and technology combined with creative design engineering.

This course creates designers with all the core skills of ship design, construction, operation and maintenance. They also have a particular specialisation in the creative design and engineering of high performance leisure and commercial vehicles, including sailing and power yachts, fast ferries, hydrofoils, hovercraft, fishing boats and the concept designs of the future.

All our courses offer you the chance to take classes in specialist subjects such as high performance marine Vehicles, marine engineering or ocean engineering.

For BEng students with the appropriate level of academic performance the opportunity to transfer on MEng programme is available.

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• Learn to design, build and operate marine vehicles
• Access facilities including towing/wave tank
• Our students can train to use the department’s 33- foot racing yacht
• International work placement opportunities

The MSc TESOL and Intercultural Communication degree is designed for those who intend to pursue a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It's also suitable for those who currently work in this field but wish to enhance professional knowledge and skills and improve career prospects.

The course addresses questions about the learning, teaching and use of English by speakers of other languages from an intercultural communication perspective. It draws on the expertise of educationalists, linguists, and literature/culture scholars.  

Course options enable you to explore issues across these disciplines or to specialise in one area. Recognising that the place of English is evolving rapidly in an increasingly complex multilingual and multicultural world, you'll be equipped with the theoretical and practical skills to teach English to learners with a wide range of social, cultural and communicative goals.

You'll gain a better understanding of language learning and language use in intercultural contexts. You'll have the opportunity engage with key issues relating to language teaching and intercultural communication. and develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills for language-related careers in a linguistically diverse world.