Ulster University

We aim to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which engages students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and related bodies. Graduates develop qualities needed for employment, exercise personal responsibility and management; and engage in decision-making within complex and unpredictable circumstances.

The Ulster University Business School conducts research which is both internationally recognized and impactful. It is in the top quartile for research output and ranked 7th in terms of research impact across all UK Business Schools. Key research themes include: corporate governance; economics; marketing; human resources; operations. Each of our researchers is an outstanding investigator and this is reflected in the training our graduate students receive during their studies, with Faculty and students publishing their innovative research in the top journals.

Marketing, Accounting, Human Resource Management

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

full time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

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full time, part time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

full time, part time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

yes

full time, part time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

full time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

yes

full time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

full time, part time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

yes

full time, part time

Course provision aims to provide a high quality and challenging learning experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens who make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities. We provide business education which will engage students in a challenging and stimulating experience, supported by deep engagement with business and professional bodies. Graduates exercise personal responsibility, engage in decision-making within complex circumstances and develop qualities needed for employment.

yes

full time, part time

Economics (Master)

Ulster provides students with the ability to apply economic principles/models to a wide range of issues, and understand the larger driving forces which shape economic and public policy. Students undertake live research informed project assignments within a range of modules delivered by the University Policy Institute. The opportunity for a third year, one year placement, through the Dip. in Professional Practice Award provides unique opportunities for students to apply theoretical concepts in practice and develop relevant employability skills for professional Econom

Ulster conducts research which is both internationally recognised and impactful. It is in the top quartile for research output and ranked 7th in terms of research impact across all UK Business Schools. Key research themes include: corporate governance; economics; marketing; human resources; operations. Each researcher is an outstanding investigator and this is reflected in the training our graduate students receive during their studies, which Faculty and students publishing their innovative research in the top journals.

Economic Policy, Business Economics(Theory Bus. Knowledge & Apps), International Economics

Program provides students with the ability to apply economic principles/models to a wide range of issues, as well as understanding the larger driving forces which shape economic and public policy. Students undertake 'live' research informed project assignments within a range of modules delivered by the University Policy Institute. The opportunity for a third year, one-year placement, through the Dip. in Professional Practice Award provides unique opportunities for students to apply the theoretical concepts in practice and develop relevant employability skills.

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full time

The BSc Nursing programme enable students on successful completion to register as a registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK). Students are exposed to a variety of teaching learning methods such as lectures, tutorials, case studies, role play and simulation. Modules offered in the Master programme include person centred care, leadership for professional practice, health promotion, advanced communication and professional decision-making. Students are encouraged to apply concepts to their individual areas of practice.

A strong element of the Masters Nursing programme is the application of evidence to practice and as part of the programme, students undertake a module in advanced research methods and subsequently are supported to undertake a research project relating to their own area of study. In the Bachelor Nursing programme students undertake modules relevant to their field of practice and have a scaffold approach to developing evidence and research knowledge cumulating with submission of a modified systematic review in final year.

Adult Nursing; Mental Health; Community Care

This programme enables students on successful completion to register as a registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK). Students are exposed to interdisciplinary learning during their practice learning. Students undertake modules rele

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full time, part time

This programme provides an opportunity for nurses, who are registered or licensed to practise in their own country, to study at an advanced level. Modules offered include person centred care, leadership for professional practice, health promotion and adva

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full time, part time, distance learning

Teaching and learning adopt and build upon an integrated approach. The curriculum design is at the forefront of modern pharmaceutical and clinical education, and meets the standards demanded by the statutory regulators in the UK. Science and practice are taught together and assessed using a variety of integrated assessment tools, such as case study evaluation and Observed Structured Clinical Examinations. This innovative approach enables our students to deliver excellence in pharmaceutical healthcare and to compete at the highest standards in the global jobs market.

Research and teaching operate and co-exist seamlessly in the School. Undergraduates and postgraduates work on joint projects using cutting-edge instrumentation in dedicated laboratories. The School is active in areas including drug delivery and design, tumour targeting and medicines optimisation. Most staff in the school are research active and boast a resilient PhD cohort, who carry out innovative and impact-producing research. We use this expertise to inform teaching, so students can be confident they receive an educational experience that is modern and contemporary.

medicine design and evaluation; the action of drugs on cellular systems; medicines use and optimisation

The School is situated in a purpose-built facility and equipped to an exceptionally high standard. Student education is delivered in technology-enhanced learning environments that enable students to perform at their very best and ultimately to deliver pha

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full time, part time

The Politics course practices student centred learning. The aim of assessments is to allow students to review their learning and to demonstrate acquired knowledge, understanding and skills. Lectures will address key areas required to fulfil module aims and active engagement with lecturers about issues under discussion is encouraged. Seminars will build on instruction and facilitate critical examination. Student group work and participation in role playing /practical exercises are important features in seminars. Independent learning is at the core of the programme.

Staff are all engaged in original research and scholarship on a broad range of areas, and have collaborated with colleagues in the UK Political Studies Association and the Political Studies Association of Ireland to develop appropriate and innovative methodologies for developing students' independent learning capacities. Core research themes include, ethnic conflict, conflict transformation, commemoration and political violence, community relations, nationalisms, dealing with the past in post conflict societies, and gender relations in societies emerging from conflict.

Politics in post conflict societies; The Politics of Northern Ireland; Gender and Politics

The degree provides a comprehensive knowledge of political activity at the local, national and international level. Students examine how policy is constructed and consider the factors which have influenced the shape of political systems. Staff research is

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full time, part time

Teaching is delivered by renowned researchers knowledgeable in the latest advances in Psychology. Our student-centred ethos is reflected in our active and innovative methods of teaching including problem-based and experimental learning and is evidenced by our excellent performance in national student surveys and external audits. Courses are informed by our professional body requirements and are designed to provide students with a comprehensive, intellectually challenged education that equips them with the research and graduate skills needed to secure meaningful employment.

Our staff conduct internationally recognised research under 5 broad themes: peace, conflict and equality; health education and well-being; behavioural neuroscience and behavioural analysis; population and mental health sciences; and psychotrumatology, mental health and suicidal behaviour. Research assessment exercises highlight the importance of our multi-disciplinary work and our extensive collaborative partnerships with other world leading centres of excellence to produce findings which have real benefits to society.

mental health and well-being; applied behaviour analysis; research methods and statistics