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Building on the knowledge the students have gained from LAWS6158 Intellectual Property Law in a Global World, this module will explore contemporary issues in the world of IP. The module will review IP Law from philosophical, political, social and economic perspectives and review the purpose of IP laws and their interaction and interfaces with other areas of law such environmental law, competition law and healthcare. The module will explore UK, EU, US and international IP law.

The course materials may undergo modifications to incorporate the latest developments in intellectual property issues. Some examples of the questions that the module will explore further are:
Is it fair to enforce patents on pharmaceuticals in developing nations, especially during a worldwide pandemic?
Does referencing or rephrasing in literature or art equate to copying, and is genuine creativity truly original?
Should intellectual property rights be included in the restitution of pilfered cultural artefacts from museums?
What is the significance of intellectual property in normative, commercial, and financial terms, and how is its value determined?

This module is designed to provide students from a range of multidisciplinary backgrounds, such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Prosthetists, podiatrists and Engineers with the opportunity to explore contemporary issues related to limb loss in a thriving environment bringing together expertise in research, clinical practice and enterprise. This will involve exploring key issues relating to a wide range of current issues facing the delivery of amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation in a wide range of different settings, such as the adult and children services within the NHS, other healthcare organisations within in and outside of the UK, the prosthetics industry, charity settings, Paralympic sport and the military. The module forms part of the MSc Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation pathway within the MSc Health Sciences Programme and is closely linked to a second module amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation specific module called ‘Amputation and Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use’ (20 ECTS), but can be carried out as a standalone module.

This module is likely to attract professionals who are currently working in the field amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation or prosthetic use, or those who would like to move into a career in this area. The module will therefore undertake a flexible route for working professionals and will be taught in one weekly block involving weekend work. The module is currently endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR).

This module is designed to provide students from a range of multidisciplinary backgrounds, such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Prosthetists, podiatrists and Engineers with the opportunity to explore contemporary issues related to limb loss in a thriving environment bringing together expertise in research, clinical practice and enterprise. This will involve exploring key issues relating to a wide range of current issues facing the delivery of amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation in a wide range of different settings, such as the adult and children services within the NHS, other healthcare organisations within in and outside of the UK, the prosthetics industry, charity settings, Paralympic sport and the military. The module forms part of the MSc Amputation and Prosthetic Rehabilitation pathway within the MSc Health Sciences Programme and is closely linked to a second module amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation specific module called ‘Amputation and Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Use’ (20 ECTS), but can be carried out as a standalone module.

This module is likely to attract professionals who are currently working in the field amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation or prosthetic use, or those who would like to move into a career in this area. The module will therefore undertake a flexible route for working professionals and will be taught in one weekly block involving weekend work. The module is currently endorsed by the British Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR).

This course will provide students with an understanding of the international, regional and domestic law relating to refugees and migrants and the challenges and policy considerations in its implementation. The course will cover the sources and legal framework of refugee law, in particular the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (Refugee Convention) and the 1967 Protocol, with an emphasis on specific aspects, for example the historical context, the definition of a refugee and status determination; the protection regime under refugee law; the non-penalisation on account of illegal entry or presence in accordance with Article 31(1) of the Refugee Convention; the principle of non-refoulement in refugee law and its complementary considerations in international human rights law. After establishing the legal framework, the main focus of the course will be on present domestic and global challenges, which may include for example: offshore processing centres and the examples of Australia and recently the UK with its agreement with Rwanda; the interaction of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Refugee Convention in the UK asylum system; discriminatory immigration practices such as the ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy under the U.S. Trump administration; exploitation of migrants and the link to human trafficking and modern slavery; specific issues relating to maritime migration, including maritime securitisation for border surveillance and search and rescue of migrants at sea; and the problem of climate displacement.

This course will provide students with an understanding of the international, regional and domestic law relating to refugees and migrants and the challenges and policy considerations in its implementation. The course will cover the sources and legal framework of refugee law, in particular the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (Refugee Convention) and the 1967 Protocol, with an emphasis on specific aspects, for example the historical context, the definition of a refugee and status determination; the protection regime under refugee law; the non-penalisation on account of illegal entry or presence in accordance with Article 31(1) of the Refugee Convention; the principle of non-refoulement in refugee law and its complementary considerations in international human rights law. After establishing the legal framework, the main focus of the course will be on present domestic and global challenges, which may include for example: offshore processing centres and the examples of Australia and recently the UK with its agreement with Rwanda; the interaction of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and the Refugee Convention in the UK asylum system; discriminatory immigration practices such as the ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy under the U.S. Trump administration; exploitation of migrants and the link to human trafficking and modern slavery; specific issues relating to maritime migration, including maritime securitisation for border surveillance and search and rescue of migrants at sea; and the problem of climate displacement.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will be introduced to key contemporary themes in marketing practice, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will be introduced to key contemporary themes in marketing practice, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 6 weeks, key contemporary themes will be introduced, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing. Special attention will be given to how these practices support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Each theme encourages students to consider responsible and sustainable marketing approaches that align with global efforts toward sustainable economic growth and environmental stewardship.

This module aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary marketing practice, with a particular emphasis on ethics, innovation, and social responsibility. Over the course of 6 weeks, key contemporary themes will be introduced, including branding, pricing, distribution, and international marketing. Special attention will be given to how these practices support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Each theme encourages students to consider responsible and sustainable marketing approaches that align with global efforts toward sustainable economic growth and environmental stewardship.

This module is designed to develop knowledge of the critical issues that surround graphic communication. It introduces key ideas and concepts through a review of the social, political and cultural influences that are shaping where the discipline is heading. Using a range of relevant critical texts, case studies, projects and practitioners, you will be introduced to methods and approaches that will inspire you to critically examine contemporary practice and identify and unpack key ideas, issues and concepts. You will communicate your ideas in written and visual form utilising credible and substantiated source materials to add validity to your development of argument and communication.