The module develops a common vocabulary and set of concepts through which to critically analyse, understand and explain the form, structure, process and...

Transforming Local Areas: Urban Design for Development (DEVP0002)

The module develops a common vocabulary and set of concepts through which to critically analyse, understand and explain the form, structure, process and dynamics of urban areas and its design especially in the Global South. By deconstructing and re-calibrating the discipline of urban design as the political economy of space, you are invited to critically analyse the different scales and formal and informal forces that transform, regenerate, revitalise, upgrade and/or conserve places. With a deliberate emphasis on critical theory and philosophy, the module looks at fundamental concepts from urban studies, urbanism and urban design are integrated, adopting an alternative multidimensional and multidisciplinary framework. The module helps students of different backgrounds to critically question the epistemological and practical limits of urban design through a deliberately theoretical (term 1) and practice-based (term 2) approach, aiming to both unpack mainstream urban design and to recalibrate it more critically towards the design of an effective response that is inclusive, secure, adaptive and sustainable with a creative use of theory.

Independent research project where students will be imbedded into research laboratories and engage in high quality materials chemistry. Students will become an...

Materials for Energy and Environment Research Project (CHEM0082)

Independent research project where students will be imbedded into research laboratories and engage in high quality materials chemistry. Students will become an active member of a research group, in a leading international university environment. This will culminate in an interim oral presentation and viva and a final dissertation.

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This module will explore the renewable energy landscape including solar energy and the impact of nanomaterials in the environment, including a...