Mrs Kelly Roberts

Research Highlights

All Research

• EMB1001A Academic Support - Politics and International Relations

  The aim of the support tutorial is to provide academic support and guidance to students on a year 1 Integrated programme with The College, Swansea University and the College of Arts and Humanities (International Relations and Politics)

• EMB1001B Media Studies support tutorial

  The aim of the support tutorial is to provide academic support and guidance to students on a year 1 Integrated programme with The College, Swansea University and the College of Arts and Humanities (Media and Communications)

• HUM102 Composition and Style

  The module provides students with the fundamental knowledge base and skills required at undergraduate level. The module aims to assist students in improving their academic performance in terms of writing and presenting by dedicating time to allow students to understand the importance of feedback and reflection in order to improve future performance.

• HUM102L Composition and Style

  The module provides students with the fundamental knowledge base and skills required at undergraduate level. The module aims to assist students in improving their academic performance in terms of writing and presenting by dedicating time to allow students to understand the importance of feedback and reflection in order to improve future performance.

• HUM106 Globalisation

  This module presents the fundamental aspects of Globalisation and the realities of today¿s world. This module considers the economic, political, technological and social forces currently impacting on globalisation, providing an insight into the implications of continued globalisation on Multi-National Corporations and global trade.

• HUM109 Welfare across the Globe

  This module provides students with knowledge of the international character of welfare and welfare problems. It introduces students to how global processes can impact on human well-being; how international and national organisations respond to global welfare problems and why international and comparative perspectives are valuable in the study of people¿s welfare.

• ILS004L Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

  This module aims to help students to develop their academic English, communication, research, and critical reasoning skills to be successful undergraduate students. A subsidiary aim of this module is to ensure that students develop transferable skills that help them to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.

• ILS006 Pre-Masters Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

  To develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level. To develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life including completion of the Swansea University Career Development Course. To develop independent learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development

• LAW100 Legal Skills

  Research methods and skills is an essential part of being a law student. The purpose of this module is to develop the skills that are required to be able to study effectively. The module will interlink with the other foundation law modules. It will provide the student with the knowledge and ability to utilise academic databases and journals through a series of tasks which will have direct relevance to the topics being studied in other modules. Students will develop an in depth understanding of the English legal system and its sources of law. Students will concentrate not only on theoretical issues but will also consider the practical applications of what is being studied. One aspect of the course will be the ability to identify and discuss current affairs and their legal implications. Students will focus on how to analyse legal issues, considering alternative arguments and being able to present the information in an appropriate format.

• MN-0504 Globalisation

  This module presents the fundamental aspects of Globalisation in relation academe and the realities of today¿s world. This module considers the economic, political, technological and social forces currently impacting on globalisation. Providing an insight into the implications of continued globalisation on Multi-National Corporations and global trade.

• MN-1520J The Global Context of Organisation

  This module introduces students to key issues within the global context for organisation. Developing an understanding of how organisation is shaped by global contexts and how organisation shapes global contexts enables students to better understand external forces upon organisations and organising.

• PMA1020 Globalisation

  This module presents the fundamental aspects of Globalisation and the realities of today¿s world. This module considers the economic, political, technological and social forces currently impacting on globalisation.

• PME1000 Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

  To develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level. To develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life including completion of the Career Development Award ( CDC) To develop independent learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development

• PPS000 Understanding Society

  This module introduces students to the study of society. It will examine the distinctive questions that subjects such as Sociology, Social Sciences and Social Policy ask about human society and some of the key concepts and tools we use in tackling those questions. The module also provides students with a foundation in the skills we use when writing and social issues.

• PPS001 Welfare across the globe

  This module provides students with knowledge of the international character of welfare and welfare problems. It introduces students to how global processes can impact on human well-being; how international and national organisations respond to global welfare problems and why international and comparative perspectives are valuable in the study of people¿s welfare.

• PSY000 Foundations of Psychology

  This module provides an introduction to the discipline of psychology beginning with the historical foundations, understanding psychology as a science and the key concepts underpinning the subject. The module will cover some of the classic debates, examine some of the myths and misconceptions, and explore some of the seminal studies that were critical in the development of psychology as a science.

• SCI112 Foundations of Psychology

  This module provides an introduction to the discipline of psychology beginning with the historical foundations, understanding psychology as a science and the key concepts underpinning the subject. The module will cover some of the classic debates, examine some of the myths and misconceptions, and explore some of the seminal studies that were critical in the development of psychology as a science.

• SCI113 Understanding Society

  This module introduces students to the study of society. It will examine the distinctive questions that subjects such as Sociology, Social Sciences and Social Policy ask about human society and some of the key concepts and tools we use in tackling those questions. The module also provides students with a foundation in the skills we use when writing on social issues.

• TC-0001 The College Resilience module

  Resilience is having the ability to deal with difficult situations in your personal and professional life. This is a skill that can be learned and developed with thoughts, actions, knowledge and a commitment to achieving your goals. Having the right tools and a willingness to succeed can lead to a positive, healthy, well balanced and stress-free life. This module aims to help students understand the importance of resilience and how to become resilient. Students will learn about the key components of resilience to ensure they have the tools needed to maintain good physical and mental well-being when faced with challenging situations.

• TC-0001L The College Resilience Module - November entry

  Resilience is having the ability to deal with difficult situations in your personal and professional life. This is a skill that can be learned and developed with thoughts, actions, knowledge and a commitment to achieving your goals. Having the right tools and a willingness to succeed can lead to a positive, healthy, well balanced and stress-free life. This module aims to help students understand the importance of resilience and how to become resilient. Students will learn about the key components of resilience to ensure they have the tools needed to maintain good physical and mental well-being when faced with challenging situations.