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	Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) Full Time 1 year full-time Students who wish to qualify as barristers are required to complete the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), formerly known as the Bar Vocational Course (BVC). This comprehensive programme provides vocational training across a range of subjects and skills necessary to enter pupillage.

	Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) Part Time 2 years part-time Students who wish to qualify as barristers are required to complete the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), formerly known as the Bar Vocational Course (BVC). This comprehensive programme provides vocational training across a range of subjects and skills necessary to enter pupillage.

	Biology with Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich This course looks at the basic principles of modern biology and how to apply some of these theories and techniques to aspects of forensic biology. You will be introduced to related matters such as 'hands-on' analysis, interpretation and presentation of evidence in a Court setting and ethical issues resulting from technological advances in biotechnology, biomedicine and environmental technology.

	Biomedical Sciences Professional Doctorate Part Time 2 to 4 years part-time The Professional Doctorate Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences is designed to provide a structured and supportive programme to practitioners in the profession. This will enhance theoretical understanding and will assist in the development of critical insight and evaluation, through a combination of taught modules and subsequent research activities.

	Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Part Time 5-6 years. Attendance = one day and evening (of the same day) per week The degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and provides the education required to become a Registered Biomedical Scientist in the National Health Service. It looks at all aspects of biomedical science, including biochemistry, genetics, haematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, physiology, toxicology and transfusion science. Graduates also pursue careers in research, teaching or industry.

	Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich Please note: this course is now closed to late applicants. The next intake will be September 2014. Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and provides the education required to become a Registered Biomedical Scientist in the National Health Service. It looks at all aspects of biomedical science, including biochemistry, genetics, haematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, physiology, toxicology and transfusion science. Graduates also pursue careers in research, teaching or industry.

	Biotechnology MSc Full Time 1 year full-time This programme focuses mainly on molecular biotechnology. You will study gene expression and protein production and purification, and applications thereof in different biotechnological fields. It will enhance your career opportunities in the biotechnological industries and/or prepare you for further academic research.

	Biotechnology MSc Part Time 2 years part-time This programme focuses mainly on molecular biotechnology. You will study gene expression and protein production and purification, and applications thereof in different biotechnological fields. It will enhance your career opportunities in the biotechnological industries and/or prepare you for further academic research.

	Biotechnology BSc (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich Biotechnology is one of the most rapidly growing fields of applied science, having applications from the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions to enhancement of food production. The main focus of the course will be on 'molecular biotechnology', which includes the themes of molecular biology, immunology, and bioinformatics.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Management Postgraduate Certificate Full Time 6 months full-time (January start) This new part-time programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects. Please note that this programme commences in January.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Management Postgraduate Certificate Distance Learning 1 Year distance learning (January start) This new distance learning programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects. Please note that this programme commences in January.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Management Postgraduate Certificate Part Time 1 year part-time (January start) This new part-time programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects. Please note that this programme commences in January.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start) This new programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) MSc Full Time 18 months full-time (January start) This new programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects. Please note that this programme commences in January.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) MSc Part Time 3 years part-time (September start) This new part-time programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) MSc Distance Learning 3 years distance learning (Sept or Jan start) This new distance learning programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects.

	Building Design Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) MSc Part Time 3 years part-time (January start) This new part-time programme is responding directly to industry demand to provide students with enhanced knowledge of BIM software and its strategic integration into everyday projects. Please note that this course commences in January.

	Building Services Engineering MEng Part Time 5 to 7 years part-time (depending on level of entry) Professional 'Building Services Engineers' design all of the systems that are necessary in a building for occupants to carry out their business. These systems include: heating, lighting, air conditioning and electrical systems. This course is intended for students who are employed in the Building Services Engineering profession and wish to achieve a good academic qualification. This programme aims to provide a broad education combined with specialist study and to equip students with the necessary skills to qualify for Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

	Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) Part Time 3 to 5 years part-time (depending on level of entry) Professional 'Building Services Engineers' design all of the systems that are necessary in a building for occupants to carry out their business. These systems include: heating, lighting, air conditioning and electrical systems. This course is intended for students who are employed in the Building Services Engineering profession and wish to achieve a good academic qualification. This programme aims to provide a broad education combined with specialist study and to equip students with the necessary skills to qualify for Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

	Building Surveying Pathway - part of the MSc Surveying/Construction programme MSc Distance Learning 2 years distance learning This programme is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career in the fast moving business environment of property and construction. The programme addresses both the professional and academic needs of the graduates from a number of disciplines and is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

	Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Part Time 5 years part-time Building surveying is the fastest growing discipline in the surveying profession, with new areas of work and interest developing continually. The programme prepares the student for problem-solving and advising on all matters of property development including buildings in use, building performance, alterations and refurbishment, construction, building economics, law and management.

	Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich Building Surveying is concerned with buildings in use, including the maintenance, alteration, repair, refurbishment and restoration of existing buildings as well as working with new buildings. This degree develops analytical problem-solving and communication skills as well as the technical understanding and professional approach required for building surveying. The programme includes Building Conservation, Computer Aided Design and Building Control.

	Built Environment Extended Degree BSc/BEng (Hons) Part Time Foundation year followed by a further 5 years part-time study Designed for those who work in the built environment industry, the part-time built environment extended degree is a full year programme for those who do not meet the requirements for first year degree entry.

	Built Environment Extended Degree BSc/BEng (Hons) Full Time Foundation year followed by a further 3 to 4 years full-time study The School of the Built and Natural Environment offers an extended degree programme for those who do not meet the requirements for first year degree entry. The programme includes an additional year of study which will provide students with knowledge and skills before progressing onto more specialist studies.

	Business Administration (completion from HND) BA (Hons) Full Time 1 year full-time This programme is aimed at highly motivated individuals with the ambition to excel at a broad range of skills essential within modern business. The study is highly relevant and practical with a strong vocational emphasis, and provides students with the opportunity to truly differentiate themselves from the competition across a variety of functional business areas including finance, marketing and human resource management. A dissertation on a specialist topic of interest completes the learning experience.

	Business Creation (completion programme) BA (Hons) Full Time 1 year full-time This one-year completion award has been designed to enable Foundation degree (or equivalent) holders to plan and start-up a business. The degree will give students practical experience and personal support in the critical areas of Business Planning, Property Selection and Management, Tax, Marketing, Public Relations, Employment and Entrepreneurship. Working with a range of business support partners, students will be introduced to support mechanisms and funding opportunities to enable them to launch a business in the North East.

	Business Information Management (Completion) BSc (Hons) Full Time 1 year full-time Organisations are becoming increasingly dependent on information systems and are highly aware of the strategic imperative for effective information management in the context of information systems development and deployment. Graduates of this programme will have an appreciation of not only information systems but also the organisational contexts for which, and in which, they are deployed.

	Business Information Systems Management MSc Full Time 12 months full-time (September start) Graduates of this course will develop a sound theoretical overview of information systems management, underpinned by valuable practical skills which can be applied in the workplace.

	Business Information Systems Management MSc Full Time 16 months full-time (September or January start) Graduates of this course will develop a sound theoretical overview of information systems management, underpinned by valuable practical skills which can be applied in the workplace.

	Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich This diverse and vocational course emphasises the use of information systems and technology to support the business needs of managers. Students on this programme will enjoy state-of-the-art workshops and 24-hour access to laboratories equipped with the latest enhanced facilities. There will be a salaried third year placement and graduates from this course go on to become systems analysts and information technology managers, etc.

	Business Law Postgraduate Certificate Distance Learning 1 year, distance learning Understanding how the law operates within the commercial context is essential for any successful business whether it be a small enterprise providing local services to a multinational company trading throughout the world. The impact of increased legislation in the fields of employment law and environmental law, the complex rules governing intellectual property rights and the rules governing international trade finance law are just some of the challenges facing a business today. In particular the increased use of the internet has changed the face of business and an understanding of E-Commerce Law is increasingly essential.

	Business Leadership and Corporate Management BA (Hons) Full Time 1 year full-time study and 2 years in-company learning with study blocks at NBS This sought after programme takes a different approach to full-time study and is the only one of its kind in the North of England – in fact there's only one other course like it in the UK. Real work experience is gained throughout the in-company portion of the programme, where students can graduate as fully developed management trainees. The first year is an intensive course covering key business skills and developing a sound knowledge of business functions and management principles. The remaining two years are undertaken in paid employment but include study blocks. This integrates your academic and management development within the context of real business. The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

	Business Management BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The first year provides a grounding in major business concepts and provides for the development of business skills. The second year introduces students to the major functional areas of business and they can then choose to specialise in one of those areas in the final year, as well as considering more strategic level issues. Students who study the four-year course with placement are awarded the BA (Hons) Business Studies while those who follow the three-year version without placement are awarded BA (Hons) Business Management.

	Business Studies BA (Hons) Full Time 4 years sandwich The first year provides a grounding in major business concepts and provides for the development of business skills. The second year introduces students to the major functional areas of business and they can then choose to specialise in one of those areas in the final year, as well as considering more strategic level issues. Students who study the four-year course with placement are awarded the BA (Hons) Business Studies while those who follow the three-year version without placement are awarded BA (Hons) Business Management.

	Business with Arts Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular MSc in Business with Management.

	Business with Economics BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

	Business with Entrepreneurship MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular MSc in Business with Management.

	Business with Finance Management BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

	Business with Financial Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September or January start) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular Masters in Business and Management.

	Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular Masters in Business and Management.

	Business with Human Resource Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular Masters in Business and Management.

	Business with Human Resource Management BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

	Business with Information Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular MSc in Business with Management.

	Business with International Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September or January start) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular Masters in Business and Management.

	Business with International Management BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

	Business with Legal Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) The recruitment market for law graduates is now more competitive than ever. Employers of law graduates are seeking commercially aware, business astute graduates who have an understanding of how a business operates – of law firms themselves as businesses, and of firms’ clients. In response to this, Northumbria Law School and Newcastle Business School have jointly developed a new postgraduate course aimed at Law graduates – the MSc Business with Legal Management programme. This is a one year full-time course which will commence in September 2010 and has been developed in consultation with senior lawyers in practice.

	Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) Working in a large, modern, international organisation, a medium-sized company or even a small start-up firm requires a range of business capabilities. The most valuable employees are those who have not only a sound knowledge and understanding of the various parts of a business but those who are quick learners and team players with leadership potential. The MSc Business with Management programme will give students both the general business knowledge and understanding as well as the personal skills needed for a wide variety of roles.

	Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

	Business with Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September or January start) This programme seeks to provide such individuals with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution in business management while also achieving a higher level qualification. The programme primarily has been designed for those with no formal study of business subjects previously but who now wish to expand their career options by becoming able to offer the understanding and skills to be successful managers combined with the specialist knowledge from their undergraduate study.

	Business with Marketing Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September or January start) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular MSc in Business with Management.

	Business with Marketing Management BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The successful suite of 'business with' courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

	Business with Music Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular MSc in Business with Management.

	Business with Pipeline Integrity Management MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme should be of great interest to anyone interested in continuing or developing a managerial career in pipeline management within the oil, gas and energy industries. If you’re interested in working in this fast paced environment this programme gives you contemporary management skills and the ability to apply them to get ahead as a manager.

	Business with Public Administration MSc Full Time 1 year full-time (September start only) This programme offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a specialist area in conjunction with their study of general business subjects. All students will study a specified core set of general business modules (90 credits). The specialist element consists of 30 credits of taught modules together with the dissertation (60 credits). The general management core of this new programme is based on our popular MSc in Business with Management.

	Business with Tourism Management BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

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