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SUBJECT CHALLENGES

Our academics from a range of areas have put together a thought-provoking subject challenge so that you can get inspired and excited about what you'll be learning in the year ahead.

These subject challenges are an informal way for you to get to know your subject a little better and engage with your learning community ahead of joining us in September. Click on your Department and choose your course to check out your subject challenge.

Applied Sciences

Applied Sciences Challenge

Architecture and Built Environment

Architecture and Interior Architecture Challenges

MA Architecture Challenge

Built Environment Challenge

Arts

Foundation Media and Film Challenge

BA Animation Subject Challenge

BA Film and Television Production Challenge 

Mass Communication Challenge

Media and Journalism Challenge

Theatre and Performance Challenge 

MRes Arts Challenge

MFA (Masters of Fine Art) Challenge  

MA Fine Art Conservation Challenge

MA Preventative Conservation Challenge

Business

Accounting and Financial Management Challenge 

Business with Supply Chain Management Challenge

Human Resources Challenge 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenge

Marketing Challenge

Design

Fashion Challenge

Fashion Instagram Challenge

Fashion Equipment List

Fashion Communication Challenge 

Fashion Design and Marketing Challenge 

Interior Design Challenge

Interior Design Equipment List

MRes Design Challenge

MRes Design Inspiration List

MA Design Challenge 

3D Design Incoming Student Equipment List

Law

Legal Practice

Law

LLB (Hons) Law (Completion Award) Year 3 Direct Entry

Nursing, Midwifery and Health

Nursing Midwifery and Health Challenge

Psychology

Psychology Challenge

Social Sciences

Criminology Challenge

International Relations and Politics Challenge

Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing

Primary Education Challenge

Social Work Challenge 

Occupational Therapy Challenge

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Challenge 1

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Challenge 2

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