If you wish to study Art or Architecture modules, you must submit an e-portfolio of your work at the time of application.
Your portfolio should clearly show your practical experience in the areas you wish to study in.
If you do not include sufficient evidence in your portfolio, it will slow down your application process.
Belfast Modules
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Accounting and Finance
Ulster University Business School
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Academic, Professional & Managerial Awareness 20 1 Introductory Accounting 20 1 Accounting for Financial Decision Makers 20 2 Business Process Management 20 2 Financial Institutions and Markets 20 2 Principles of Financial Accounting 20 2 Principles of Management Accounting 20 2 Quantitative Methods for Finance 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Accounting For Business Decisions 20 1 Corporate Finance 20 1 Financial Accounting* 20 1 International Financial Reporting 20 1 Risk Management 20 2 Financial Modelling 20 2 *Entry to Level 5 Financial Accounting requires completion of Level 4 Principles of Financial Accounting.
*Entry to Level 6 Advanced Financial Accounting requires completion of Level 5 Financial Accounting
Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Audit and Assurance 20 1 Financial Reporting 1 20 1 International Finance 20 1 Money, Banking and other Financial institutions 20 1 Taxation 20 1 Financial Reporting 2 10 2 Level 7 (Postgraduate) Module Title Credits Semester International Corporate Reporting 20 1 Advanced Taxation 20 1 Strategic Management Accounting 20 1 Financial Reporting and Analysis 15 1 Financial Markets. Institutions and Operations 15 1 Financial Regulation 15 1 Audit, Assurance and Professional Ethics 20 2 Strategic Financial Management 20 2 Advanced Tax Planning 10 2 International Group Reporting 10 2 Economics 15 2 Research Methods in Finance 15 2 Derivatives and Alternative Investments 15 2 -
Architecture
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Course - BA Architecture Module Title Level Credits Semester Architectural Technology and Environment 1 4 20 1 Design Theory and Communication 1 4 20 1 Design 1 4 20 1 Architectural Technology and Environment 2 5 20 1 Design Theory and Communication 2 5 20 1 Design 2 5 60 1/2 Architectural Technology and Environment 3 6 20 1 Design Theory and Communication 3 6 20 1 Design 3 6 60 1/2 Design 1A 4 40 2 Visual Culture 4 20 2 Professional Context 1 5 20 2 Professional Context 2 6 20 2 Course - Masters in Architecture Module Title Level Credits Semester Professional Practice Management 7(Yr1) 20 1 Ideas Lab 7(Yr1) 20 1 Project Leadership for Architects 7(Yr2) 20 1 Dissertation 7(Yr2) 20 1 MArch Design 1 7(Yr1) 60 1/2 MArch Design Studio 7(Yr2) 80 1/2 Building and Climate 7(Yr1) 20 2 Modules listed as Semester 1/2 must be taken by students studying for the full academic year.
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Art
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
(some Level 5 Fine Art modules are taught across 2 semesters, so may be necessary to take a combination of Level 4 and 5 modules)
Course - Fine Art Module Title Level Credits Semester History and Theory 1 4 20 1 Professional Practice 1 5 20 1/2 History and Theory 3 5 20 1/2 Studio Practice 1 4 40 1 Studio Practice 3 5 40 2 History and Theory 2 4 20 2 Studio Practice 2 4 40 2 Studio Practice 4 5 40 2 Course - Graphic Design Module Title Level Credits Semester Professional Practice GDI 1 5 20 1 Graphic Design and Illustration 3 5 40 1 Graphic Design Research 5 20 2 Graphic Design and Art Direction 5 40 2 Course - Illustration Module Title Level Credits Semester Professional Illustration 1 5 20 1 Illustration Studio 5 40 1 Illustration Research and Writing 2 5 20 2 Illustration, Visual Narrative and Motion 5 40 2 Course - Textile Art, Design and Fashion Module Title Level Credits Semester Cultural Contexts 4 20 1 Fundamental Skills 4 40 1 Professional Practice 1 5 20 1 Specialist Skills 5 40 1 Research and Writing 1 4 20 2 Fundamental Skills 2 4 40 2 Research and Writing 2 5 20 2 Specialist Skills 2 5 40 2 Course - Photography and Video Module Title Level Credits Semester Professional Practice 1 5 20 1 Strategies 5 40 1 Contextual Studies 3 5 20 2 Contexts 5 40 2 Course - Animation Module Title Level Credits Semester Professional Practice 5 20 1 Animation Strategies 5 40 1 Animation Discourse 5 20 2 Animation for the Creative Industries 5 40 2 Course - Interaction Design Module Title Level Credits Semester Professional Practice 5 20 1 Content Design 5 40 1 Playful Interactions 5 20 2 User Experience and Service Design 5 40 2 Course - Product Design Module Title Level Credits Semester Design Practice 4 20 1 Design Fundamentals 4 40 1 Visual Information 5 20 1 Design Realisation 5 40 1 Design Culture 4 20 2 Design Process 4 40 2 Design Knowledge 5 20 2 Design Entrepreneurship 5 40 2 Modules listed as Semester 1/2 must be taken by students studying for the full academic year.
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Built Environment
Faculty of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment
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Business and Human Resources
Ulster University Business School
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 20 1 Principles of Management 20 1 Introduction to Management & Leadership 20 1 Academic Foundations for Business 20 1 Principles of Marketing 20 1 Economics and Financial Awareness 20 2 Fundamentals of Management 20 2 Introduction to Accounting for Business 20 2 Introduction to Employment Law 10 2 Business and Society 20 2 Economics and Financial Awareness 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Innovation and Entrepreneurship 20 1 Managing and Developing People 20 1 Operations Improvement 20 1 Operations and Supply Chain Management 20 1 Personal and Professional Development 20 1 Accounting for Business Decisions 20 2 Learning and Development 20 2 Business in Practice 20 2 How to Manage People 20 2 Conflict Management 20 2 Digital Business Management 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Change Management 20 1 Managing Equality and Diversity 20 1 New Directions in Management and Leadership 1 20 1 Governance, Risk and Ethics 20 1 Leadership and Change 20 1 Quality Management 20 2 Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship 20 2 Level 7 (Postgraduate) Module Title Credits Semester Business Strategy 15 2 Corporate Financial Management 15 2 Corporate Governance 15 2 Derivatives and Alternative Investments 15 2 Economics 15 2 Economics and the Business Environment 15 2 Employee Relations 15 2 Employment Law 15 2 Fund Management 15 2 Leadership and Change 15 2 Managing People in the Organisation 15 2 Operations Management 15 2 Organisation Design and Development 15 2 Research Methods in Finance 15 2 Resourcing and Talent Management 15 2 -
Communication
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Analysing Language 1 20 1 Children's Language 20 1 Consumer Behaviour 20 1 How Language Works 20 1 Interpersonal Communication skills & strategies 20 1 Language, Media & Society 20 1 Understanding the Life Course 20 1 Principles of Marketing 20 1 Understanding Ourselves & Others 20 1 Advertising 20 2 Analysing Language 2 20 2 Communication & Language 20 2 Experimenting with Language 20 2 Nature & Contexts of Counselling 20 2 Social Psychology of Communication 20 2 Principles of PR 20 2 The Communication Professional 20 2 Varieties of English 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Communication in Relationships 20 1 Linguistic Theory 1 20 1 Political Communication 20 1 Research Methods 20 1 Talk, Interaction & Social Organisation 20 1 Written Communication for Public Relations and Advertising 20 1 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 20 2 Communication in Groups & Teams 20 2 Counselling Theory 20 2 Digital Media Communication 20 2 Language Acquisition 20 2 Mental Health & Well-being 20 2 Issues in Morphology and Morphosyntax 20 2 Semantics 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Organisational Communication 20 1 Researching Talk 20 1 Critical Perspectives in Public Relations 20 1 Investigating Ellipsis 20 1 Advanced Advertising 20 2 Groups, Identities & Relations 20 2 Linguistic Interfaces 20 2 Political Lobbying 20 2 Rethinking Communication 20 2 Reading the Brand 20 2 Current Issues in Linguistics 20 2 Structure and History of English 20 2 -
Computing
Faculty of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Introduction to Databases 20 1 Problem Solving for Computing 20 1 Mathematics for Computing Scientists 20 2 Introduction to Physical Computing 20 2 Client Side Development 20 2 Business Information Systems 20 2 Object Oriented Programming 20 2 Introduction to Human Computer Interaction 20 2 Still and Moving Images 20 2 Innovation and Society 20 1/2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Programming in Practice 20 1 Algorithm and Data Structures 20 1 Server-Side Development 20 2 Application Development for Information Systems 20 2 Data Analytics 20 2 Software Testing 20 2 Computer Networking 20 2 Application Development for Information Systems 20 2 Networks and Security 20 2 User Experience Analysis and Design 20 2 Managing Web Platforms and Content 20 2 Systems Security 20 1/2 Software Product and Process Management 20 1/2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Cloud Native Development 20 1 Full-stack Strategies and Development 20 1 Non Relational Database Development 20 1 Artificial Intelligence 20 2 Computer Vision 20 2 Enterprise Networks 20 2 Edge and Embedded Intelligence 20 2 Software Quality & Engineering Management 20 2 Business Process Analytics 20 2 Strategic Information Systems Management 20 2 Social, Sustainable and Ethical Computing 20 2 Internet of Things: Systems & Applications 20 2 Natural and Intelligent User Interfaces 20 2 Interactive Computer Graphics 20 2 Modules listed as Semester 1/2 must be taken by students studying for the full academic year
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Criminology
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Introduction to Crime & Deviance 20 1 Exploring Criminology 20 1 From Crime Scene to Court 20 2 Theories of Crime & Criminalisation 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Policing and Society 20 1 State Crime 20 1 Restorative Justice 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Crime, Social Order and Social Control 20 1 Global Crime 20 1 Prisons, Punishment and Power 20 2 -
Economics
Ulster University Business School
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Business and the Economy 1 20 1 Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 20 1 Microeconomic Principles 20 1 Skills for Economists 20 1 Business and the Economy 2 20 2 Economics in Practice 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Analytical methods for economics 20 1 Intermediate Microeconomics 20 1 International Economics 20 1 Industrial Economics 20 2 Intermediate Macroeconomics 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Economics of Business Strategy 20 1 Issues in Microeconomics 20 1 Economics of Globalisation 20 2 Economics of Governance 20 2 Issues in Macroeconomics 20 2 -
Engineering
Faculty of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Engineering Mathematics 20 1 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 20 1 Materials 20 1 Anatomy & Physiology for Engineers 20 2 Electronic Design and Manufacture 20 2 Marketing and Management studies 20 2 Engineering Mechanics 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Advanced Biomedical Engineering Topics 20 1 Manufacturing Systems 20 1 Mathematics for Engineers 20 1 Regulatory Affairs & Ethics 20 1 Signals and Communications 20 1 Automation 20 2 Control Theory & Applications 20 2 Engineering Programming 20 2 Thermal Fluid Sciences 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Advanced Medical Sensors 20 1 Embedded Systems 20 1 Mechatronics 1 20 1 Signal Processing 20 1 Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering 20 2 Communications Circuit Design 20 2 Computer Aided Engineering 20 2 Environmental Engineering 20 2 Mechatronics 2 20 2 Microelectronics 10 2 Nanotechnology 20 2 Object Oriented Programming 20 2 Power Electronics 10 2 -
Games Design
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Game Studies 20 1 Gameplay Scripting 20 1 Asset Development for Games 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Extended and Experimental Game Development 40 1 -
Hospitality and Tourism
Ulster University Business School
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Management in Action 20 1 Gastronomy and Society 20 1 The Business of Hospitality 20 1 Hospitality Tourism and Events Facilities Operations 20 2 Introduction to Event Management 20 2 Introduction to Tourism 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Responsible Business Events 20 1 Tourism Industry and Impacts 20 1 Accounting Studies 20 1 Contemporary Marketing Practice 20 2 People Management 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management 20 1 Contemporary Marketing Management 20 1 Event Management 20 1 Performance Metrics Analysis 20 1 Tourism Planning, Development and Management 20 1 Leadership and Professional Development 20 2 Managing Talent and Productivity 20 1 Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry 20 2 Modules listed as Semester 1/2 must be taken by students studying for the full academic year
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Law
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Exploring Law 20 1 Alternative Dispute Resolution 20 1 Law for Criminologists 20 1 Public Law 20 1 Administrative Law 20 2 Business Law 10 2 Criminal Law 20 2 Introduction to Employment Law 10 2 Law of Tort 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Contract Law 20 1 Introduction to Property Law 20 1 Jurisprudence 20 1 Business & Commercial Law 20 2 European Law 20 2 Land Law 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Company Law 20 1 Human Rights Law 20 1 Social Justice 20 1 Law and the Family 20 2 Law of Armed Conflict 20 2 Law of Evidence 20 2 Media Law 20 2 Medical Law 20 2 -
Marketing
Ulster University Business School
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Brands and Branding 20 1 Business Awareness and Analysis 20 1 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Marketing Management in Practice 20 1 Digital Marketing and Analytics 20 1 Sales and Events Marketing 20 2 Creativity in Communications 20 2 Entrepreneurial Business Venturing 20 2 Marketing Communications 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Global Marketing 20 1 Retail Marketing 20 1 Services Marketing 20 2 Entrepreneurial Marketing 20 2 -
Media
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Screenwriting 20 2 Screen Stories 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Screen Identities 20 1 The Short Film 20 1 -
Politics
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Introduction to Government and Public Policy 20 1 International Relations 20 2 Democracy in the United Kingdom 20 2 Foundations of Political Thought 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Political Thought: Text & Context 20 1 Politics in Europe 20 1 The Politics of Ireland since Partition 20 1 British Politics: 'Race', Class and Policy 20 2 Populism 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Politics of Deeply Divided Societies 20 1 Memory and the Nation: State building in Post-war Europe 20 1 The Politics of Identity 20 2 Transforming Violence 20 2 -
Sociology
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Contemporary Culture and Social Change 20 1 Introduction to Sociology 20 1 Sociology of Health and Illness 20 2 The Sociological Imagination 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Contemporary Ireland 20 1 Classical Sociological Theory 20 2 Exploring Digital Social Worlds 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Contemporary Sociological Theory 20 1 Global Inequalities: Issues and Challenges 20 2 Sociology of Education 20 2 Media, Culture and Society 20 2 -
Sport Management
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Level 4 Module Title Credits Semester Sports Policy and Planning 20 1 Foundations for Future Success 20 1 Introduction to Sport Development 20 1 Sport in Practice 20 1 Sport and Society 20 2 Leading and Managing People in Sport 20 2 Principles of Coaching, Instructing and Teaching 20 2 Level 5 Module Title Credits Semester Sociology of Sport 20 1 Sports Management 20 1 Sports Development 20 1 Research Skills in Practice 20 2 Politics of Sport 20 2 Physical Education: Theory and Practice 20 2 Applied Coaching Principles 20 2 Level 6 Module Title Credits Semester Give Sport a Free Pass? 30 1 Coaching Process 30 1 Sports Strategic Management 30 1 Sport for 'Development' and Peace 30 2 Advanced Physical Education and School Sport 30 2 Advanced Sports Development 30 2 If you wish to select a Level 5 or Level 6 module you must be able to provide evidence that you have studied the pre-requisite modules at your home institution.