This module builds on the knowledge and skills from high-level programming. The goal is twofold - programming in both embedded systems and high-performance contexts. C and C++ are used as languages in this module. C is taught because it is a suitable statically-typed low-level comparator with Python (used in the High-Level Programming module), because many commercially-available embedded systems support a C API, and because the debugging process is (relatively) straightforward. C++ is taught to demonstrate further programming concepts that arise from the interaction between inheritance and type systems, and because C++ is a popular language for backend development in the ML space.
This module explores the unique aspects of branding in the luxury sector. Students will learn about the principles, strategies and challenges of managing luxury brands, and how to create and sustain brand equity in the high-end market. You will learn the fundamentals of luxury branding, how to analyse the key elements that differentiate luxury from non-luxury brands, explore the strategies for building and maintaining brand equity, the role of consumer behaviour in luxury branding and develop introductory skills to create luxury brand strategies.
Luxury collaborations and partnerships are strategic alliances between luxury brands, such as artists, designers, celebrities, or even other brands. These collaborations often result in unique, limited-edition products, events or experiences that create buzz, attract a broader audience or reinforce brand values. Luxury collaborations and partnerships offer a powerful way for brands to innovate, expand their reach, and create memorable experiences for their customers. Collaborations and partnerships are not just about sales, they can create positive impact by partnering with brands for mutual good, or partner on new exciting products benefiting from the complementarity of each brands knowledge and expertise.
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of ethical considerations within the luxury industry. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of ethics in maintaining brand integrity and consumer trust. The module covers various aspects of ethical luxury, including sustainable practices, fair trade, labour rights, animal welfare and ethical marketing. Through case studies, practical applications, and industry insights, students will learn to navigate ethical dilemmas and develop strategies to promote ethical practices within luxury brands. By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement and communicate ethical practices, ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of luxury brands.
This module is designed to guide students through the process of developing and presenting a comprehensive final project proposal in luxury brand management. The module emphasises in-depth research, strategic planning, industry relevance and consideration of your future career path, culminating in the development of a project proposal that addresses a real-world challenge or opportunity in the luxury industry. This proposal extends to Part 2 of the Final Project, which will ask you to deliver a final outcome.
This module is designed to guide students through the execution phase of their final project in luxury brand management, complimentng the Final Project part one module. This part of the FMP emphasises the practical implementation, project management, and continuous evaluation, to ensure the successful completion of the project.
This comprehensive module explores the specialized field of luxury service marketing and management, with a focus on creating exceptional customer experiences. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the luxury service sector, learning strategies to design, deliver, and manage premium service experiences that exceed customer expectations across the luxury sector. This module will include a field trip to a luxury setting to experience luxury service marketing and management.
This module explores the intersection of innovation and technology within the luxury sector. Students will learn how technological advancements and innovative practices are transforming luxury brands, enhancing customer experiences, driving operational efficiencies and sustainable growth. Key topics will include technological integration, customer engagement, operational excellence and future trends. Students will further their understanding by embracing new technologies, exploring how luxury brands can use them to enhance customer experiences, achieve operational efficiencies, and maintain their competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.
The dissertation is an extended piece of work of 12,000 words, which results from independent research on a topic in Languages & Cultures or Translation & Professional Communication Skills. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to explore a topic of particular interest to you in greater depth than is possible within the scope of a taught module. Your topic will be agreed with course tutors, and you will be allocated a supervisor accordingly.
The culmination of your Masters’ degree, this module will provide you with the opportunity to convert your learning into a 12000 word dissertation on a historical research topic of your choice, subject to available supervisory expertise. Your final dissertation will present a coherent, detailed, and sustained argument on a subject which may follow on from work completed in other elements of the programme. It will involve conducting independent research using a variety of primary sources, and the analysis and interrogation of existing historiography. While you will work independently to produce the final submission, you will be allocated a suitable supervisor, and the project will develop under their supervision.
This module is the culmination of your studies on the MA Contemporary Curating programme, affording you the opportunity to demonstrate the theoretical and practical approaches to curation you have developed. Through tutorials and seminars, but primarily through independent practice, students will be supported in this module in their development of realisations of their individual curatorial interests, exploring experimental techniques and attitudes, demonstrating the knowledge, skills and relationships built over the course of the programme. You will deliver an in-depth written academic dissertation, realise a documented project or submit a fully-detailed project proposal for a designated space.
The module aims to equip students with the necessary foundations to make practical and effective use of machine learning methods on complex datasets. This course uses R and is delivered as an intensive one-week module for the MSc in Data Analytics for Government.
The purpose of the module will be to introduce students to the fundamentals of machine learning, i.e. computational methods for statistical learning, prediction and decision-making using data. The basic principles of predictive modelling will be outlined, and then demonstrated using various machine learning methods and appropriate data sets.
Machine Learning is about extracting useful information from large and complex datasets. The subject is a rich mixture of concepts from function analysis, statistical modelling and computational techniques. The module will introduce the fundamental principles of the subject, where you will learn the theoretical basis of how learning algorithms are derived and when they are optimally applied, and gain hands-on experience in laboratory-based sessions.
The module provides students with practical skills in applied machine learning while fostering a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates remote sensing, GIS, and data science. It introduces a data-driven mindset and builds a bridge between geography and computer/data science. The module will cover fundamentals of programming and data science techniques, application of machine learning/deep learning in geospatial data science and fundamentals of cloud computing.
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the fundamentals of machine learning and then to apply the advanced machine learning principles for the design and optimisation of wireless communications systems and mobile networks. Recently, the research and development in wireless communications have been focused on the techniques for the fifth generation (5G) wireless systems and the potential to make these networks intelligent by adding machine learning. Therefore, this course motivates to deliver a general introduction and fundamentals of machine learning followed by the application of machine learning in the design of physical layer techniques in wireless communications and in the optimisation of mobile networks. Exclusions: Cannot be taken with COMP3222 or COMP3223 or COMP6245 or COMP6246 or COMP6208.
Machine Learning is about extracting useful information from large and complex datasets. The module will cover the practical basis of how learning algorithms are can be applied. You will gain hands-on experience in laboratory-bases sessions. Exclusions: Cannot be taken with COMP3206 or COMP3223 or COMP6229 or COMP6245 or COMP6246.
Machine Learning is about extracting useful information from large and complex datasets. The module will cover the practical basis of how learning algorithms are can be applied. You will gain hands-on experience in laboratory-bases sessions. Exclusions: Cannot be taken with COMP3206 or COMP3222 or COMP3223 or COMP6229 or COMP6245.
This module explores some of the distinguishing features of metal ion complexes bearing macrocyclic ligands and some of the key structural and functional roles of metal ions in biology and medicine. The module serves as an introduction to these important topics at a research level, highlighting the importance of the ligand environment in determining the reaction chemistry and applications of the metal complexes, through a combination of descriptive and problem based approaches.
This module will equip students with the central concepts of macroeconomics, building on the foundations laid in the first-year Macroeconomics module. Students will gain a clear understanding of the determination of economic outcomes at an aggregate level, including the distinction between inter-temporal and intra-temporal decision making by households, firms and policymakers. The module will distinguish between long run and short run macroeconomic behaviour and present theories of economic growth as well as of short run fluctuations using dynamic macroeconomic models. Throughout the module a focus is placed on the role of economic policy for macroeconomic outcomes and on understanding booms and busts and the effects of different fiscal and monetary policies.
To provide students with a solid grounding in the techniques of modern macroeconomic theory, with particular emphasis on real business cycle models. The tools you will learn will enable you to understand cutting edge research and provide foundations on which you can build in your own research.
This module provides an introduction to macroeconomics, the study of the economy as a whole. Combined with Microeconomics this module will provide an appropriate foundation for subsequent economic modules.
This module will provide an introduction into the fundamentals of main group and transition metal chemistry, and introduce NMR.
In the Major Project – Promotion and Marketing module, you will produce promotional and marketing material for your game within the module Major Project – Unique Impact Games. This will include, but is not limited to, video production such as a trailer and documentary film, social media and web promotion, along with promotion at events and to industry. Workshops will cover video production, storytelling through film, branding, and engagement via web and social media platforms. The module will support the visibility of your game and allow you to connect to industry via communication methods that support game projects. By the end of the module, you will have at least a documentary, a trailer, a website, and an online promotional presence.
In the Major Project – Unique Impact Games module, you will take into production either solo or with your team the Project Proposal from Semester 1. You will use all your prior skills from Year 1 and Year 2 in a unified fashion to create and build a finished game. You will be supported by workshops and tutorials tailored to the needs of each project and will have opportunities to bring in work from external parties as needed, such as actors, musicians, composers, or coding resources. The project documentation will take the form of version control notes and detailed project management methodologies. Your final game will be cross-platform compatible, with a downloadable version for home play. Game builds will be available for public playtesting. The game will include numerous showcase player testing events during development to support design choices and player interaction, following an agile development process. The final game will be of a high professional standard and will also be showcased at industry events.
