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The restless Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

The restless Universe

...change you as a person. At least it should. In studying physics you will encounter some of the deepest and most far-reaching concepts that have ever entered human consciousness. Knowledge gathered over many centuries, that has been subjected to continuous scientific scrutiny, will be presented, along with its applications. Fact will follow fact, useful theory will succeed...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
An introduction to social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to social work

...change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance wellbeing. Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work (BASW, 2012). The model of the four...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Introducing the Classical world
History & The Arts

Introducing the Classical world

...change you meet individuals, some famous, some unheard of. Some like Julius Caesar changed their world, others like the Etruscan noblewoman Seianti, whose sarcophagus can today tell us so much about her life, reflect the world they lived in. Block 4 stays with the Romans and studies Roman social history. Who lived in the city of Rome and how did the different social...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
On-screen graphic design: The early years of television
Science, Maths & Technology

On-screen graphic design: The early years of television

...changing content with programmes such as sport, newsreels, cookery demonstrations and plays. These all required some sort of graphic introduction and this usually consisted of hand drawn lettering for titles and credits. The graphic artist was also required for programme announcements, intermissions and interludes, as well as inter-programme information such as maps and...
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Article 15 mins
Professional relationships with young people
Health, Sports & Psychology

Professional relationships with young people

...change. Relating any changes in the young person’s thoughts, feelings or actions to your own interventions can be difficult. With this in mind, the more evidence you collect the better as this allows you to assess the impact of these interventions. Remember that the success or lack of success in building the relationship is not just up to you. As mentioned earlier, the...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Motivation and factors affecting motivation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Motivation and factors affecting motivation

...change due to major life events. Activity 1 Thinking about personal motivation Timing: Allow about 45 minutes Watch the following video clip titled ‘Motivation through adversity: The Fabrice Muamba story’ which shows Fabrice Muamba being interviewed about motivation. SHAUNA MUAMBA One of the huge motivational things about Fabrice, I think, is his spirit as a fighter....
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
The social nature of being human
Society, Politics & Law

The social nature of being human

...change venue? Our lives require us to make quick decisions in uncertain scenarios, and we rapidly use our lay understandings of social behaviour to make those decisions. Perhaps the men are chanting the name of your team, you identify with them and enter the bar. Perhaps you sense that things could get out of hand and decide to go somewhere else. Perhaps you don’t drink...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...change. The main purpose of the section is to make you aware of the skills a PhD student uses, not least because this will give you extra insight into what PhD study will involve. The following quizzes invite you to consider different groups of skills, and how you might include evidence of the skills in your application to become a PhD student. Activity 1 Your skillset...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs