Engineering and Sciences

Academic English Skills

Academic English Skills aims to provide you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable you to best achieve your academic potential at University.  These skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context. 

Project Study

Complete a project on your own initiative, choosing a topic relevant to your chosen degree subject, in consultation with your tutor.

Pure Maths 1

Core Maths 1 equips you with a basic knowledge of mathematics and an introduction to the more challenging concepts you will need to develop further, for subjects that are business-related or have a strong statistical element. Pure Maths 1 helps you understand algebra, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, differentiation rules, integration and probability.

Chemistry 1

Study formulae, equations, moles, atomic structure, redox, thermodynamics and bonding. 

Introduction to Business Information Systems

Gain a practical introduction to IT skills and how they are used in a business and learning context.

Environment Science

Examine ecology and environmental chemistry, learning about the fundamental chemical processes that shape the terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic environments. Understand the impact of pollutants and manmade environments. Learn about biodiversity, community ecology and conservation. 

Biochemistry

If you’re pursuing a degree in biomedical sciences, take this course to gain an understanding of the nature of the important biological molecules, such as carbohydrates, protein, and lipids, and their metabolism in the human body. 

Pure Maths 2

Explore algebra, trigonometric functions, sequences and series, differentiation rules, integration and probability. Pure Maths 2 leads you to a more in-depth study of trigonometry, integration, polar coordinates, vectors, complex numbers and series expansion. 

Physics 1& 2

Study materials, fluids, gases, thermodynamics, temperature and heat transfer, nuclear physics and atomic physics. Physics 2 develops your understanding of the subject, looking at electric forces and fields, gravitational field, electric potential, and magnetic forces and fields. 

Biology 1 & 2

Gain a better understanding of biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways. Learn about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmoregulation, control and co-ordination, and reproduction. 

Chemistry 2

Take a close look at equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry. 

Mechanics 1 & 2

Study vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in two dimensions, force and Newton’s laws, and work and energy. Learn about centres of gravity and centres of mass, linear momentum, uniform circular motion, rotational dynamics and simple harmonic motion.