England

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Accessibility statement
All of this module’s study materials are available online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images; ebooks and ejournal items; audio and video clips; online activities; downloadable software; and figure descriptions. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.
If you’re using printed materials as part of reasonable adjustments to support your studies, note that printed versions of online materials are unavailable for this module.
This module has online tutorials. Although not compulsory, tutorials will help you consolidate your learning.
The module contains a small amount of mathematical content using appropriate notations, and you will be required to use such notation within assessment.
The study materials contain some diagrams. Reading, interpreting and producing examples of these is an important part of the study of this module and is assessed. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures.
You may be required to search for, and make use of, third-party material online. Alternatives for required/assessed research material can be provided to enable you to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module.
This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and an end-of-module assessment (EMA) that you must submit via the online TMA/EMA service.
You will receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you will need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. You will be supported in developing these skills.
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