This MA level module is aimed at Media and Cultural Studies students who are interested in studying digital games and player cultures. In part one of the...

This MA level module is aimed at Media and Cultural Studies students who are interested in studying digital games and player cultures. In part one of the module, students are introduced to game studies literature on rules, narrative, role, genre and navigation, and methods of game analysis. In part two, the module focuses on player studies, to cover topics such as identity and gender, meaning, cheating and learning within player communities. Assessment is in two parts. Part 1 of the assignment is a games diary. For Part 2 of the assignment, students choose to write an essay on game analysis, or player cultures.

The best examples of British urban regeneration are created by collaboration between the development industry, architects and local planners. Through site...

The best examples of British urban regeneration are created by collaboration between the development industry, architects and local planners. Through site visits, presentations and critical interrogation, we learn how this is achieved. Students visit areas of major commercial development in Central London and receive presentations from leading property professionals, architects and planners.
The course covers key elements of master-planning, architectural design, real estate and project management, which combine to produce successful development projects in London, a world business city. The module leads to final group video presentations which allow students to demonstrate their ability to observe, analyse and communicate the key characteristics of an area of Central London. This is the opportunity to get under the skin of an allocated neighbourhood and produce sympathetic and sustainable strategies for its enhancement.

In this module you will progress your knowledge of different environmental data sources, including
sensors and sensor systems by linking the practical aspects...