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DAF106
Academic Writing and Skills Development
This compulsory module prepares students for academic study at degree level. You are encouraged to develop a questioning approach, structure an argument, write academically and avoid plagiarism. You will expand your academic skills for successful learning within a higher education environment. You wil be given the opportunity to work autonomously as well as together to develop your own knowledge and skills.
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DAF107
Applying Academic Skills
This module supports students to develop their academic and study skills and apply their learning to their learning and assessments. Students will learn about the importance of academic integrity, academic referencing, quoting and paraphrasing, synthesizing information and editing and proofreading their work. They will apply their knowledge and
skills to formative learning tasks and activities .
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DAF248
Critical, Creative and Relective Thinking
This year-long module will enable students to build upon the academic writing and communications skills developed at level 4 and enhance their critical thinking and writing needed for level 5 study. Developing critical thinking and writing is essential for degree success and this module will challenge students to gain higher learning skills in analysis, evaluation, synthesis and overall writing style and approach so that they can form and defend well-reasoned arguments, both orally and in writing. Students will learn how to assess, appreciate and defend a variety of beliefs, theories, values, and wide literature viewpoints offering a detailed, balanced and critical answer to academic topics and questions.
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DAU300A
Dissertation
This module will equip students with the skills needed to produce a dissertation of between of 10,000 words. Students will conduct research upon a subject of their choice using the proposal developed within the `Undertaking Research¿ module from the previous year, devised in consultation with a supervisor with an interest in that area of study. Students will have an introductory series of lectures in semester one followed by group tutorials throughout semester one and two whilst having 6 compulsory hours of support from the supervisor.
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EDM201
The Psychology of Sleep
This module explores a range of theories related to sleep. It will explore the nature of sleep, the impact of life choices on the quality of sleep and introduce formulae and interventions for improving sleep.
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EDM300
The Psychology of Sleep
This module explores a range of theories related to sleep. It will explore the nature of sleep, the impact of life choices on the quality of sleep and introduce formulae and interventions for improving sleep.
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EDS219
Social Justice, Social Identities and Discrimination with Service-Learning
Social Justice is both a goal and a process. This module will focus on the goal of social justice - full and equitable participation of people from all social identity groups in a society that is mutually shaped by their needs, and the process ¿ the capacity for working with others to create change. Through the study of core concepts, social constructions and the development of critical self-knowledge, students will develop their awareness of social identities, oppressive socio-political processes, consider the consequences of socialisation into these inequitable systems and reflect on their own positions and responsibilities in relation to various forms of oppression.
Students will be responsible for finding their own volunteering placement, to be approved by the module leader.
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EDS220
Social Justice, Social Identities and Discrimination
Social Justice is both a goal and a process. This module will focus on the goal of social justice - full and equitable participation of people from all social identity groups in a society that is mutually shaped by their needs, and the process ¿ the capacity for working with others to create change. Through the study of core concepts, social constructions and the development of critical self-knowledge, students will develop their awareness of social identities, oppressive socio-political processes, consider the consequences of socialisation into these inequitable systems and reflect on their own positions and responsibilities in relation to various forms of oppression.
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EDS308
Social Justice, Social Identities and Discrimination
Social Justice is both a goal and a process. This module will focus on the goal of social justice - full and equitable participation of people from all social identity groups in a society that is mutually shaped by their needs, and the process ¿ the capacity for working with others to create change. Through the study of core concepts, social constructions and the development of critical self-knowledge, students will develop their awareness of oppressive socio-political processes, consider the consequences of socialisation into these inequitable systems and reflect on their own positions and responsibilities in relation to various forms of oppression
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EDS309
Social Justice, Social Identities and Discrimination with Service-Learning
Social Justice is both a goal and a process. This module will focus on the goal of social justice - full and equitable participation of people from all social identity groups in a society that is mutually shaped by their needs, and the process ¿ the capacity for working with others to create change. Through the study of core concepts, social constructions and the development of critical self-knowledge, students will develop their awareness of oppressive socio-political processes, consider the consequences of socialisation into these inequitable systems, and reflect on their own positions and responsibilities in relation to various forms of oppression.
Students will be responsible for finding their own volunteering placement, to be approved by the module leader.
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FY-011
Academic Writing and Skills Development
This module prepares students for studying at degree level. They are encouraged to develop a questioning approach, to structure an argument, to write academically and to avoid plagiarism. Students are introduced to the study skills needed for successful learning within a higher education environment.
Students are supported to work autonomously as well as together in a community of practice to develop their own knowledge and skills and support the development of their peers.
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FY-014
Critical Reflection and Problem Solving
This module will develop students¿ academic skills by exploring a range of methods and techniques for improving motivation, planning and time management and organisational skills. By reflecting on their current practice and planning for
change, students will increase their understanding and application of reflective practice to support their own personal development.
