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Continuing and
Professional Education
Addysg Barhaus
a Phroffesiynol
Part-time courses
for adults
2020-21
www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn tel: 029 2087 0000
Mae'r prosbectws hwn ar gael yn Gymraeg, cysylltwch â ni am gopi
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Your learning experience any time, we will continue to use scheduled teaching
sessions for you to interact with both your tutor, and
fellow students, in a virtual classroom environment.
during the Coronavirus We hope to reintroduce face-to-face teaching, but
(COVID-19) pandemic only when it is safe to do so. We will review the
situation again, for courses with a start date of
January and beyond, towards the end of the autumn
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 earlier this
term (November 2020), and update our website
year, Continuing and Professional Education (CPE)
accordingly.
moved to remote teaching along with the rest of
the University. This sudden switch from face-to- We look forward to welcoming new and returning
face to online teaching and learning was initially a students to the vibrant and exciting programme of
challenge for both staff and students alike, but courses we have planned for the next academic
one which I believe we all responded to well. year.
Having reviewed the situation, we have decided that Dr Zbig Sobiesierski
teaching for all courses with an autumn start date Director, Continuing and Professional Education
will take place online. Whilst you will have access to June 2020
course-related information and learning resources at
C
Opening Doors for Adult Learners
Design / Penknife / 029 20 461021
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Contents
for adults
2020-21
Contents
Seven reasons to study 2 Politics and International 56
with us 2 Relations/Law 69
4 58
60
Business and Management Science and Environment
72
8 64
66
Computer Studies Pathway to Healthcare
20
Humanities 14 70
70
Social Studies
Creative Writing, Literature, Media, Inside
Narratives Pathway, Media Pathway, 36
Philosophy, Historical Studies, Music,
Exploring the Past Pathway.
How to Enrol / 74
Student Information
Modern Languages 36
including Arabic, Chinese, French,
German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Community Learning 76
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and
Pathway to Modern Languages or 49
Translation.
Contact details, map 78
Interpreting and Translation 53 back
page
1
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Welcome to Seven
Part-time courses for adults
2020-21
reasons
to study with us
Here is a flavour of what you
will enjoy when you study
with Continuing and
It gives me great Professional Education:
pleasure to welcome you
to Cardiff University’s Open, relaxed and
programme of part-time
inclusive learning
courses for adult learners. We We encourage and welcome everyone to
study with us. This means that many of our
offer a wide range of subjects courses have no entry requirements – all
you need is an interest in the subject and a
to study at a variety of willingness to explore it in the company of
different levels, from others.
absolute beginners to more There is a strong sense of community here
– you will have the opportunity to meet new
advanced. Most of our people, contribute to stimulating discussion
and enjoy learning.
courses don’t require lots of existing
There are also free events throughout the
qualifications, just an interest in the subject and a year, including public lectures, subject
specific events, open days and our annual
willingness to explore it in the company of others. Our award ceremony – giving you further
subjects are listed on page one. opportunities for getting together with other
students.
We have also developed Pathways to a Degree to
provide a part-time route to undergraduate degrees at Flexible and
Cardiff University (see inside front cover). So whether accessible study
you’re studying with us for personal development, to Are you concerned that your other
enhance your career prospects, or to increase your commitments might affect your studies?
We have taken this into consideration and
knowledge you can expect to be stimulated and schedule courses during the day, in the
evenings and at weekends. We want to
challenged and, on most courses, earn credits toward a make it as easy as possible for you to
qualification from Cardiff University. attend. Some courses are repeated
throughout the year too.
We are based in the centre of Cardiff, just
10 minutes walk from the main shopping
Best wishes, area, with good transport links and free
parking in our main venues during the
Dr Zbig Sobiesierski evening and weekends.
Director, Continuing and Professional Education Some courses are available online, which
gives you the flexibility to study from home.
We are committed to improving access for
all students. You can discuss any specific
requirements you may have with our
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Disability Advisor, whether they are related to
access to buildings, or aids to learning.
Contact learn@cardiff.ac.uk
You will be taught by a Cardiff University Tutor
who is specialised in his/her subject area and
is experienced in teaching adult learners.
Your Tutor will support you and offer you
Welcome
guidance as you study. Classes are usually
small, which makes discussion easier and
allows more time for the Tutor to pay attention
to your individual needs.
Gain university credits
and qualifications
You can earn credits towards qualifications
when you complete the required work and
assessments. These credits are part of a
national scheme, which means they are
recognised by most universities and
educational establishments. This is useful
when you want to continue your studies
elsewhere.
Find out more about credits on page 75.
There are a range of accredited pathways
available for those hoping to progress on to
an undergraduate degree. Please see inside
cover.
In a few cases, we also teach students who
want to gain professional qualifications
offered by external bodies. Find out more
about this – and the range of awards and
qualifications you can work towards – on
page 75.
You are entitled to free library membership, Language Laboratory – - we have an
Extra study support which means you can borrow up to ten items interactive digital language laboratory,
from any of Cardiff University’s libraries once which we use extensively to enhance
you obtain your student ID/Library Card speaking, listening and interpreting skills.
As well as your Tutor’s support, you will also (see page 75). There is an online library
Computing suite – this is a dedicated
have access to a range of free study catalogue, LibrarySearch
teaching room for programming and web
resources: http://librarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk/
development courses.
The ‘Learning Guide’ offers advice on how to help you with all learning resources.
you can develop effective ways of studying, Conveniently, the Senghennydd Library is
so that you make the most of your learning situated in the same building as Continuing and Student rates and
experience at Cardiff University. It is Professional Education. Within the library is the
specifically tailored to part-time adult Languages for All Hub, an area dedicated to discounts
learning. You can read the ‘Learning Guide’ independent language learning. The main Arts
on our website. and Social Studies Library is next door to the
Full use of the University’s sports facilities
John Percival building, where many of our
A student handbook is available online, courses are held. – at a reduced rate;
giving you more information and insight Student rates on selected computer
into student life, your course and Cardiff Computer Accounts – Computer
accounts are created automatically. User software from some suppliers;
University as a whole.
and log-in details will be sent to the email Discounts with a large range of
Advice as you plan your personal address provided at enrolment. All courses
development and guidance on how to companies, upon purchase of an NUS
give you a free Cardiff University student discount card.
progress in your studies. computer account. When you log onto the
university system with this account, which Student Union membership:
can be done on campus or at home, you 30 credits or above = full membership
University facilities and will have access to a whole range of below = associate membership.
resources applications and software, including:
◗ Email and calendar Cardiff University staff
When you enrol on a course, you become a ◗ Helpful information to enhance your and student discount
Cardiff University student for the duration of University experience
If you are a member of staff or full-time
your study. This gives you access to a wealth of ◗ LibrarySearch, The University's online student at Cardiff University you may be
university facilities and resources: Library catalogue – so you can search for eligible for a discount on your part-time
Libraries – you can use most of the books and other resources course and pay the concessionary fee.
University’s libraries. You will have access to You just need to bring along your current
books, newspapers, magazines, journals, ◗ The University’s virtual learning
environment, which includes access to university ID card when you enrol.
CDs and DVDs, and electronic resources.
Learning Central
◗ Announcements and news from Cardiff
University
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Essential Management
Skills
Business and Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Dr Jo Smedley
Management This comprehensive course is highly
interactive, and provides excellent
coverage of the essential knowledge,
skills and techniques for success as a
manager. This course is taught through
a mix of learning online and classroom-
based learning. It is designed for
students looking to become managers
or supervisors but with little or no
formal management training or
Co-ordinating Lecturer: Jan Stephens experience or for those who would like
Tel: 029 2087 6248 Email: stephensj4@cardiff.ac.uk to refresh their skills. This course covers
essential skills such as time
management, personal development
planning, problem solving, chairing
meetings, presentations and
assertiveness.
◗ 5 fortnightly meetings
Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 5th October 2020
This course will be taught online
10 Credits, Level 4
BAM20A4924A
Essential Leadership
Skills
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Dr Jo Smedley
This course is highly interactive, and
provides excellent coverage of the
essential knowledge, skills and
techniques needed for success as a
leader in any field. This course is taught
through a mix of online learning and
As a busy professional, all of our courses are designed to enhance your classroom-based learning. The course
employability and work practice. Professional Leadership and combines theoretical knowledge and
Management Development along with Managing People I and II are concepts on Leadership Styles with
practical Leadership Skills.
popular courses for all aspects of self-development and supervision skills. All
of us need an element of Managing Finance in our home and work lives. ◗ 5 fortnightly meetings
For success as a manager then Essential Management Skills and Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 1st February 2021
Essential Leadership Skills will give you the knowledge and the skills to
succeed. Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
Taking a course offered in the Pathways section as a stand-alone course is ◗ plus 10 online hours
an excellent way to dip your toe in to see if studying towards a degree is for 10 Credits, Level 4
you. If you know that you want to progress to a degree then the Pathway to BAM20A5176A
Business Management, Marketing, and Accounting will be an exciting
challenge. You need to have B-grade GCSE in Maths to progress to your
degree.
When you achieve 60 credits from courses offered in the Business and
if
Management Studies section you are eligible for a Certificate in Continuing Pay by instalments
.00
your course is £350
Education. For further information contact Jan Stephens at
StephensJ4@cardiff.ac.uk
or more (excluding
online courses)
All of the courses are very popular and you should pre-enrol to secure your
place.
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Managing Finance I
Business and Management
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Dr Petros Makris
Managers and employers at all levels
need to be competent at a level of
financial management. This course is
designed to help students understand the
financial aspects required to run the
business/department. No prior knowledge
is required. Please pre-enrol.
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 8th October 2020
This course will be taught online
10 Credits, Level 4
BAM20A1361A
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 4th February 2021 Project Management Professional Leadership
Continuing and Professional Education, and Management
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
10 Credits, Level 4
Development
BAM20A1361B ◗ Mark Flagg
This course provides a good introduction to Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
those skills needed for successful project
management. This is an area of study and ◗ Melanie Squire
Managing Finance II application which is increasingly popular You will explore the importance of both
and is useful in all aspects of employment leadership and management in the
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) and life management. This course is professional world. You will examine
extremely popular, please pre-enrol. leadership and management theories
◗ Dr Petros Makris ◗ 10 weekly meetings alongside case studies exploring real-life
This course provides a further study of Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00 challenges facing today’s professional
financial statements, planning and control Starting 8th October 2020 leaders. You will explore your own
management and leadership styles and
and other financial management This course will be taught online
consider your responses to different
techniques. Students should have 10 Credits, Level 4 management situations. This very interactive
completed Managing Finance I, or have a BAM20A5264A course is popular - please pre-enrol.
prior knowledge of accounting.
Please pre-enrol. ◗ 10 weekly meetings ◗ 10 weekly meetings
Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00 Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00
◗ 10 weekly meetings Starting 4th February 2021
Starting 4th February 2021
Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00 Continuing and Professional Education,
Starting 1st February 2021 Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
Continuing and Professional Education, 10 Credits, Level 4
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff 10 Credits, Level 4
BAM20A5263A
BAM20A5264B
10 Credits, Level 4
BAM20A2861A
Introduction to
Economics
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £360.00)
◗ Dr Nasir Aminu
This module provides an introduction to
the fundamentals of the Economics. It will
give a basic grounding firstly in
microeconomics, then in aggregative
macroeconomics, and shows students
how an understanding of the basics both
of micro and of macroeconomics can be
of considerable relevance to businesses
and to business decision making.
◗ 12 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 18:30 to 21:00
plus 2 Saturday Day School
Starting 14th April 2021
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
20 Credits, Level 4
BAM20A5201A
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PATHWAY TO
Business and Management
C BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT,
MARKETING,
AND
from Cardiff Business ACCOUNTING
School Society and
Economy
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £360.00)
◗ Dr Jo Smedley
This module explores the relationships
between society and the economy and
provides theoretical insights into the ways
in which society can shape the economic
practices of business organisations.
Students will develop strategic,
communication and entrepreneurial skills
which are transferable to small-group
community goals to improve local socio-
economic contexts.
Would you like to work towards a degree ◗ 12 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 18:30 to 21:00
from Cardiff Business School? plus 2 Saturday Day Schools
23 September 2020
Pathways are designed for those with life experience and we This course will be taught online
welcome applications from students who may have been 20 credits, Level 4
away from formal education for several years. BAM20A5393A
We offer two pathways which will allow you to study towards a
degree in: Management: Theory
◗ Business Management advice from your tutor and and Evidence
Co-ordinating Lecturer
◗ Business Management – Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £360.00)
Marketing ◗ Financial support may be
available to help with course ◗ Dr Jo Smedley
◗ Accounting fees ◗ Jemma Cox
This module equips students with the ability
Cardiff University’s Business ◗ Funding advice for degree to understand and critically evaluate the
School is widely regarded as study is available claims of management theorists using
quantitative and qualitative evidence bases.
one of the leading business and ◗ Academic study skills support Students will be introduced to data
management schools in the UK. is available interpretation, presentation and analysis
methods so that they are able to read,
Reasons to study on If you would like to enrol on a understand and critique basic management
theory.
pathway please contact
a Pathway Jan Stephens on
◗ 12 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 18:30 to 21:00
◗ Pathways prepare you to 029 2087 6248 plus 2 Saturday Day Schools
or email Starting 27th January 2021
study at degree level
Continuing and Professional Education,
◗ Courses are part-time StephensJ4@cardiff.ac.uk 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
20 Credits, Level 4
◗ Classes are taught in the You now have the BAM20A5394A
evening or at weekends opportunity to
◗ Classes are small, friendly realise your learning
and supportive
potential!
◗ You will receive one-to-one
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People in
Business and Management
Organisations
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £360.00)
◗ Jemma Cox
The course provides students with an
introduction to the key themes, concepts
and theories relating to the study of the
management of people in organisations.
Particular attention is paid to organisations
as the nodal points of human interaction
within the business world, focusing on both
the social and the psychological aspects of
these relations. The People in
Organisations module is a 20 credit module
on the Pathway to Business Management.
◗ 12 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 18:30 to 21:00
plus 2 Saturday Day Schools
Starting 14th April 2021
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
20 credits, Level 4
BAM20A4920A
Your chance to study
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Java I
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00)
Computer Studies ◗ Dr Mike Evans
This course is an introduction to the
concepts of JAVA programming. Topics
covered include an introduction to classes
and objects, arithmetic operators, use of
methods of the Math class, comparison
operators and use of if statement, use of
while, do and for loops, keyboard input
and exception handling, use of methods of
the String and Character classes, text file
input, pattern matching, accessor and
mutator methods, static variables and
static methods and, finally, arrays. Each
Co-ordinating Lecturer: Dr Mike Evans meeting comprises of a lecture followed
Tel: 029 2087 0000 Email: evans@cardiff.ac.uk by a laboratory session. Assessed work
will include the writing of Java programs.
◗ 12 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
plus 1 Saturday Day School
Starting 7 October 2020
Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building,
Computer Science Department (entrance
via the Parade), Cardiff
20 Credits, Level 5
COM20A3337A
Java II
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00)
◗ Dr Mike Evans
This course extends the basic concepts
learnt in Java I and is taught along
similar lines. Topics covered include
exception handlers using try, catch and
finally blocks, introduction to
inheritance, interfaces, abstract and
final classes, introduction to event
handling, the MouseListener interface
and the MouseAdapter class, use of the
FlowLayout, BorderLayout, GridLayout
and GridBagLayout layout managers
with both the Abstract Windowing Toolkit
(AWT) and the Swing Toolkit adding
Our courses are designed to give a student with very little knowledge of components to the graphical frame.
computing a sound foundation in particular areas. Students wishing to Assessed work will include the creation
create their own website should attend the course Web Development with of a number of applications with a
HTML and CSS. HTML is the easiest programming course for a beginner. graphical user interface (GUI).
The further courses PHP1 - PHP Scripting for the Web, PHP2 - Using ◗ 12 weekly meetings
MySQL with PHP for the Web and PHP3 - PHP Web Application Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
Development allow the student to enhance their website. plus 1 Saturday Day School
Starting 3 February 2021
There are many courses on other computer programming languages such Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building,
as C, C++, Java and Python. Students on these courses develop their Computer Science Department
programming skills by writing programs to solve problems. Six modules, (entrance via the Parade), Cardiff
namely C Programming, C++ Programming, Java Programming, 20 Credits, Level 5
Advanced Java Programming, Python Programming and Windows COM20A3338A
PowerShell Programming are offered as Free Standing Modules so that
students may study these modules as part of their undergraduate degree
studies.
Enrol Now!
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Java III
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00)
Computer Studies
◗ Dr Mike Evans
Topics covered include the use of
sequential and random access files,
introduction to threads, creation of a
multithreaded application, introduction to
networking, creation of client/server
network applications using both the User
Datagram Protocol (UDP) and the
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP),
Remote Method Invocation (RMI), the
RMI registry and, finally, the creation of
an application using RMI. Assessed
exercises will reinforce the work covered
in the lectures.
◗ 12 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
plus 1 Saturday Day School
Starting 12 May 2021
Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building,
Computer Science Department (entrance
via the Parade), Cardiff
20 Credits, Level 5
COM20A3339A
PHP1 - PHP Scripting
for the Web
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00)
◗ Christopher Maggs
This course covers the fundamentals of
PHP scripting in a web environment to
produce dynamic web pages. Modules
include form validation, file handling and
manipulation of external data sources
(XML). This course assumes knowledge of PHP2 - Using mySQL PHP3 - PHP Web
the topics covered in the Web with PHP for the Web Application Development
Development with HTML and CSS
course, or requires the students to have a
good understanding of HTML. This course Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00) Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00)
feeds directly into PHP2 - Using MySQL
for the Web. See the computing page on ◗ Christopher Maggs ◗ Christopher Maggs
www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn for details. This course covers the fundamentals of The PHP Web Application development
◗ 12 weekly meetings designing a relational database using module introduces object oriented PHP to
Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00 mySQL and the interface between the create and maintain web applications. The
plus 1 Saturday Day School mySQL server and the PHP scripting course includes the development of a
Starting 24 September 2020 engine. Students will learn to design and personal web application which forms part
build database tables and use them to of the overall marking criteria. The course
Room E2.05,
produce dynamic website applications. assumes knowledge of the topics covered
Continuing and Professional Education,
This course assumes knowledge of the in the PHP1 and PHP2 modules, or that
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
topics covered in the PHP1 - PHP students have an understanding of using
20 Credits, Level 5 Scripting for the Web module, or that PHP for web development. See the
COM20A3599A the students have an understanding of Computing page on
the basic constructs of PHP. The basic www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn for details.
syntax of SQL, as is applicable to mySQL, ◗ 12 weekly meetings
is taught on the course. Students can Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00
continue from this course to PHP3 – plus 1 Saturday Day School
PHP Web Application Development. Starting 22 April 2021
See the Computing page on Room E2.05,
www.cardiff.ac.uk/learn for details. Continuing and Professional Education,
◗ 12 weekly meetings 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00
20 Credits, Level 5
plus 1 Saturday Day School
COM20A5213A
Starting 21 January 2021
Room E2.05,
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
20 Credits, Level 5
COM20A3598A
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Computer Studies
C Programming C++ Programming Python Programming
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00) Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00) Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00)
◗ Dr Mike Evans ◗ Dr Mike Evans ◗ Dr Mike Evans
his course will provide an introduction to This course will provide an introduction to This module aims to provide an
the C programming language and its the C++ programming language and its introduction to programming in the Python
usage. After attending this course students usage. After attending this course, you will scripting language. This course is ideal for
will have acquired the basic skills in have acquired the basic skills in the student who already has some
programming in C. Topics covered in this programming in C++ and an knowledge of computer programming.
introductory course include data types, understanding of the ideas of object Topics covered include an introduction to
arithmetic operators, comparison oriented programming. Topics covered in the Python language, creating and
operators, use of conditional and iterative this course include an introduction to executing Python scripts, an introduction
control statements, formatting of output, classes and objects, class variables, to the built-in object types such as
use of functions from the C library, creation constructors and functions, overloaded numbers, strings, lists and dictionaries, an
of user defined functions, functions, constructors and functions, public and introduction to user defined functions, an
introduction to pointers, introduction to private access to variables and functions, introduction to files, exception handling,
arithmetic operators, simple input and built-in tools and keyed database
arrays, accessing arrays using both
output, comparison operators and the use
subscripts and pointers, use of standard management. This module includes a mix
of conditional and iterative control
input/output library functions, use of text of traditional lectures and laboratory
statements, formatting of output, use of
and random access files, use of C pre- sessions.
library functions and the creation of user
processor directives, manipulation of data defined functions, introduction to ◗ 12 weekly meetings
structures and use of make files. pointers, introduction to arrays, accessing Mondays from 18:00 to 21:00
Assessed work will include the writing of C arrays using both subscripts and pointers, plus 1 Saturday Day School
programs. No programming experience using classes containing static functions Starting 5 October 2020
required. and static variables, introduction to Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building,
◗ 12 weekly meetings inheritance by creating a derived class
Computer Science Department (entrance
Tuesdays from 18:00 to 21:00 from a base class, inherited and
via the Parade), Cardiff
plus 1 Saturday Day School overridden functions in the derived class,
use of the new and delete operators to 20 Credits, Level 5
Starting 6 October 2020
dynamically allocate and release memory, COM20A5337A
Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building, use of the fstream library functions to
Computer Science Department (entrance ◗ 12 weekly meetings
access files and use of user defined Mondays from 18:00 to 21:00
via the Parade), Cardiff classes to write object-oriented programs. plus 1 Saturday Day School
20 Credits, Level 5 No prior knowledge of C++ is required. Starting 1 February 2021
COM20A3340A ◗ 12 weekly meetings
Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building,
Tuesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
Computer Science Department (entrance
plus 1 Saturday Day School
via the Parade), Cardiff
Starting 2 February 2021
Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building, 20 Credits, Level 5
Computer Science Department (entrance COM20A5337B
via the Parade), Cardiff
20 Credits, Level 5
COM20A2652A
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Windows PowerShell Advanced Python Web Development
Programming Programming using HTML and CSS
Computer Studies
Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00) Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00) Fee £450.00 (Concessionary Fee £405.00)
◗ Dr Mike Evans ◗ Dr Mike Evans ◗ Huw Davies
Since version 7 of Windows, a scripting This module aims to build on the topics This course teaches students how to build a
language called PowerShell is available that covered in the Python Programming website using modern techniques and
allows a user to create custom scripts module. Topics covered include reading principles with HTML (Hyper Text Markup
similar to those that have been available in data from a file into an array, using Python Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
Linux for many years. Topics covered on to analyse a MicroSoft spreadsheet, and jQuery (Javascript). It is a HTML and
this course include an introduction to MS- sorting data, introduction to Object CSS coding course and all classwork and
DOS commands, redirection of input and Oriented Programming (OOP), inheritance, coursework will be coded by hand without
output, piping, use of MS-DOS commands introduction to Graphical User Interfaces, the use of any drag/drop functionality or
to create an MS-DOS batch file, scheduling discussion of the Canvas, Text, Label, Entry tools such as DreamWeaver or WordPress.
batch files, invoking and exiting PowerShell, and Button widgets, discussion of the Minimal jQuery coding will be covered as
basic PowerShell cmdlets, the Get-Help Packer, Gridder and Placer layout pre-built jQuery components such as
cmdlet, local variables, environment managers and, finally, some systems sliders, accordions, drop-down menus and
variables, arithmetic operators, numeric cast programming. This module is delivered slideshows will be used. Course content
operators, use of mathematical functions, using a mix of traditional lectures and includes adding headers, text, links,
number systems, comparison operators, images, tables, lists, menus, Google maps,
laboratory sessions.
logical operators, the Get-Random cmdlet, YouTube videos, forms and other common
user input, use of If…Else statement, use of ◗ 12 weekly meetings web page elements and components to
Switch statement, use of While and Do… Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00
web pages. It also includes an introduction
While statements, Until and Do…Until plus 1 Saturday Day School
to Responsive Web Design and to the
statements, use of For statement, use of Starting 24 September 2020
principles of SEO (Search Engine
Foreach statements, formatting of output, Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building, Optimisation). No prior knowledge of
the Send-MailMessage cmdlet, multiline Computer Science Department (entrance HTML, CSS or jQuery is required.
and formatted strings, use of via the Parade), Cardiff
metacharacters, string methods and data ◗ 11 weekly meetings
validation, arrays, use of string Split 20 Credits, Level 5 Tuesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
method, use of array -Join parameter, use COM20A5395A plus 1 Saturday Day School
of command line arguments, use of the Starting 22 September 2020
Write-Host cmdlet, use of break statement, 12 weekly meetings Room E2.05,
reading files and checking for the existence Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00 Continuing and Professional Education,
of files. Assessed work will include the 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
plus 1 Saturday Day School
writing of PowerShell scripts.
Starting 13 May 2021 20 credits, Level 4
◗ 12 weekly meetings COM20A4867A
Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building,
Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00
Computer Science Department (entrance ◗ 11 weekly meetings
plus 1 Saturday Day School
via the Parade), Cardiff Tuesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
Starting 4 February 2021
20 Credits, Level 5 plus 1 Saturday Day School
Lecture Room T2.07, Trevithick Building,
COM20A5395B Starting 19 January 2021
Computer Science Department (entrance
via the Parade), Cardiff Room E2.05,
20 Credits, Level 5 Continuing and Professional Education,
COM20A5094A 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
20 credits, Level 4
COM20A4867B
◗ 11 weekly meetings
Tuesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
plus 1 Saturday Day School
Starting 13 April 2021
Room E2.05,
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
20 credits, Level 4
COM20A4867C
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Qualifications
Computer Studies
in Computer
Studies
Accreditation: a guide Certificate of Advanced Study (60 credits)
All our computing courses offer nationally recognised These Certificates provide recognition that a student
credits which can be used towards a Diploma of Higher has successfully completed a 60 credit block of study at
Education (120 credits), a Certificate of Advanced Study level 5.
(60 credits), a Certificate of Higher Education (120 Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
credits), or a Certificate of Continuing Education (60 The Certificate of Higher Education is awarded once a
credits). For further information please see Student student has achieved a total of 120 credits. These credits
Information on page 79. can be from any mixture of subjects at level 4 or above.
Certificate of Continuing Education (60 credits)
Diploma of Higher Education (120 credits) These Certificates provide recognition that a student has
Students wishing to enrol for the Diploma in Higher successfully completed 60 credits in a particular subject
Education should first check that they satisfy the entry at level 4. Credits gained from any of the courses listed
requirements, 120 credits at level 4, or equivalent. To be in this section can be used to gain a Certificate of
awarded the Diploma in Higher Education you will need Continuing Education in Computer Studies.
to obtain a total of 120 credits from specified blocks of
study at Level 5. There are three blocks of modules Course Title Level Credits
currently available in Computer Studies, and you will
need to obtain 60 credits from two of the blocks listed C Programming 5 20
below: C++ Programming 5 20
Python Programming 5 20
C and Shell Programming Credits
Advanced Python Programming 5 20
C Programming 20 Windows PowerShell Programming 5 20
C++ Programming 20 Java I 5 20
Python Programming 20 Java II 5 20
Advanced Python Programming 20 Java III 5 20
PHP1 - PHP Scripting for the Web 5 20
Windows PowerShell Programming 20
PHP2 - Using MySQL with PHP for the Web 5 20
PHP3 – PHP Web Application Development 5 20
Java Programming Credits
Web Development using HTML and CSS 4 20
Java I 20
Java II 20 I am sure that you will find subjects of interest to
Java III 20 you in our Computer Studies programme.
If you want further guidance, you can contact
Programming for the Web Credits your course tutor or Dr Mike Evans, Co-ordinating
Lecturer via the email address
PHP1 - PHP Scripting for the Web 20 evans@cardiff.ac.uk
PHP2 - Using mySQL with PHP for the Web 20
PHP3 – PHP Web Application Development 20
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Professional Development
Continuing and Pathways
Professional Education to a Degree
Addysg Barhaus CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
a Phroffesiynol
Prove your
potential by
gaining
qualifications.
What qualifications can you gain with us?
Certificate of Continuing Education
With 60 credits at Level 4 or Level 5 within
one subject area
Certificate of Higher Education
With 120 credits at Level 4 or Level 5
Diploma of Higher Education
With 120 credits at Level 5 completed in
pre-defined 60 credit study blocks.
Subjects currently available: Computing,
French, German, Italian and Spanish.
For further information on these qualifications
visit our website.
Pathway to a degree
With 60 credits Level 4 from specific
Pathways, you can go on to study at degree We also offer International qualifications
level. Current subject areas include: such as the DELF-DALF, the DELE, Goethe
Accounting, Business Management, Zertifikat, CILS, JLPT and the HSK.
History, Ancient History, Archaeology and Credits will enhance your studies, improve your CV
Religion, Modern Languages, Healthcare, and help you realise your personal ambitions. For
English Language, English Literature, more information contact us.
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CREATIVE
WRITING,
Humanities LITERATURE
AND MEDIA
Creative Writing:
Starting to Write
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Rachel Smith
Co-ordinating Lecturer: Dr Michelle Deininger Is writing something that feels a little
terrifying, like a leap into the unknown? Do
Tel: 029 2087 0000 Email: DeiningerMJ@cardiff.ac.uk you wish you could start writing that novel,
memoir, or something shorter? This course
will introduce you to some of the most
important skills in a creative writer’s
toolbox: imagination, confidence and
perseverance. By the end of the course,
you will have made the leap and started to
write!
10 weekly meetings
Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 5 October 2020
This course will be taught online
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5363A
Continuing to Write
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Rachel Smith
This course is a continuation of Starting to
Write and encourages students to further
develop the skills they have established in
the earlier course. Students who have not
studied Starting to Write who are keen to
explore their writing skills further are very
welcome to join, too.
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 11 January 2021
Our humanities courses are guaranteed to pique your interest and fire your
Continuing and Professional Education,
imagination! If you’ve got a love of arts and culture, then try your hand at
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
creative writing, discover the past, be inspired by classical and jazz music,
10 Credits, Level 4
and get enthused by philosophy.
CRW20A5424A
Our courses are designed to suit all tastes and are taught by
knowledgeable and experienced tutors who will ensure that you are made
to feel welcome in a friendly and supportive learning environment.
Enrol now to learn new skills, improve your job prospects, or challenge
yourself to study at university level and get a qualification. You can build up
60 credits to qualify for a Certificate of Continuing Education in Humanities
or in a specific subject area, or gain 120 credits and be awarded a
Certificate of Higher Education. You could enrol onto one of our Pathways
to a Degree. If you’re thinking any of these routes might be for you, or
you’d just like a bit more information or advice, please don’t hesitate to
contact the Humanities Co-ordinating Lecturer, Dr Michelle Deininger.
Please check our web pages for the most up-to-date information about
course dates, times and locations.
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Creative Writing
Workshop
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
Humanities
◗ Briony Goffin
This is a warm and lively class, suitable for
both new and experienced writers.
Emphasis is placed on exploration and
experimentation, with the idea that each
student learns about their own voice and
exposes their own creative potential.
Through sampling various written forms,
from lists to letters, poetry to prose, fiction
to memoir, students discover what feels
natural and authentic, as well as extending
what feels possible, to them as writers. The
class will involve presentation, lively
discussion and feedback
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Tuesdays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 6 October 2020
This course will be taught online
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5415A
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Mondays from 13:00 to 15:00
Starting 11 January 2021
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5430A
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 28 April 2021 People Watching: SPECIALIST
Continuing and Professional Education, Exploring
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
Characterisation WRITING
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5431A
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
COURSES
◗ Briony Goffin
Exploring Creative Writing
This course uses people as its inspiration, Novel Writing Workshop
from the people we’ve known, the people
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) we’ve seen, the people we’ve overheard
and the people we’ve imagined. Each class Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Mab Jones will explore a different aspect of
characterisation and will look at how to Guided by a professional author, this is a
Are you intrigued by creative writing but not course for anyone who has a book currently
grow memoir and fiction from the people of
sure how to go about it? Does the blank in them that they’d prefer to see sitting in a
our lives. Via a variety of writing exercises
page intimidate you? This course offers an bookshop. What are the components that
and suggestions, students will amass a
introduction to the main techniques of portfolio of original works built around make a novel unputdownable? How can you
writing creatively and will enable you to luminous, three-dimensional and ensure that your readers are enthralled?
develop your ideas in a friendly and unforgettable characters. The teaching style Looking at all genres of contemporary full-
supportive environment. Various forms of will ensure a warm, supportive and length fiction, this course will take you right
writing will be examined, including fiction stimulating environment for writers of all through the novel-writing process, as well as
and poetry, and work will be shared and experiences. offering guidance in the all-important art of
discussed. Beginners and more experienced attracting an agent and/or publisher.
◗ 10 weekly meetings
writers are very welcome! ◗ Dr Katherine Stansfield
Thursdays from 13:00 to 15:00
◗ 10 weekly meetings Starting 13 January 2021 10 weekly meetings
Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00 Wednesdays from 19:00 to 21:00
Continuing and Professional Education, Starting 5 October 2020
Starting 8 October 2020
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
This course will be taught online This course will be taught online
10 Credits, Level 4
10 Credits, Level 4 CRW20A5168A 10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5428A CRW20A4674A
◗ 10 weekly meetings ◗ Lynne Barrett-Lee
Wednesdays from 13:00 to 15:00
nd... 10 weekly meetings
Starting 28 April 2021 Learn with us a Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00
Starting 13 January 2021
use our highly
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff Continuing and Professional Education,
raries
10 Credits, Level 4 specialised lib 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
CRW20A5429A 10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A4674B
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Writing for Children
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Dr Elen Caldecott
Humanities
Successful children’s literature is a diverse
and constantly changing field within the
publishing world. But how do adults write
for children and what do children even like
reading? Taught by a published children’s
author, Writing for Children is a practical
creative writing course that gives students
the tools to write with confidence.
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Wednesdays from 13:00 to 15:00
Starting 7 October 2020
This course will be taught online
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5358A
Life Writing
Reading and Writing Further Adventures in
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
Poetry Writing Crime Fiction
◗ Mab Jones
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) Draw on your own history and experience
to tell the story of your life. Whether you
◗ Mab Jones ◗ Dr Katherine Stansfield want to engage readers, share your history
with family and friends, or simply write for
This course adheres to the sound advice Developed as a continuation of Writing
that if you want to write poetry you Crime Fiction and as a place for more yourself, this course will give you the
should read it. It is open to anyone who experienced writers to hone their craft, this methods and means of composing
wants to have a close but open-minded course explores strategies for structure, the compelling life writing, autobiography and
look at how poetry, in all its shapes and role of twists, the power of setting, shaping memoir.
styles, succeeds in capturing the reader's secondary characters, and using narrative ◗ 10 weekly meetings
imagination. If you would enjoy this, and time with confidence. Tuesdays from 13:00 to 15:00
the inspiration to write your own poems, ◗ 10 weekly meetings Starting 12 January 2021
come and be part of a friendly, supportive Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00 Continuing and Professional Education,
class that welcomes all abilities. Starting 5 October 2020 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
◗ 10 weekly meetings This course will be taught online 10 Credits, Level 4
Thursdays from 13:00 to 15:00 CRW20A5231A
Starting 8 October 2020 10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5416A ◗ 10 weekly meetings
This course will be taught online Wednesdays from 19:00 to 21:00
◗ 10 weekly meetings
10 Credits, Level 4 Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00 Starting 28 April 2021
CRW20A4679A Starting 26 April 2021 Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff 10 Credits, Level 4
Writing Crime Fiction 10 Credits, Level 4 CRW20A5231B
CRW20A5416B
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
Writing for Wellbeing
◗ Dr Katherine Stansfield Young Adult Fiction
Are you passionate about crime novels? Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
Would you like to try your hand at writing Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
crime fiction? This course will introduce you ◗ Joanne Meek
to the building blocks of crime fiction, ◗ Gemma Scammell Taught by a qualified counsellor and creative
including plotting, character construction,
Young Adult (YA) Fiction is one of the most writing practitioner, this online course
writing convincing dialogue and how to build
popular and growing markets within the explores how writing can be used as a tool
tension and create mystery and suspense. It publishing industry. But what makes a good for developing personal wellbeing strategies.
will be particularly suitable for writers coming YA novel? This practical creative writing Suitable for all with an interest in the topic,
to this popular genre for the first time, but it course examines a range of genres, from regardless of previous experience. For full
will also suit more experienced writers who the darkness of The Hunger Games to the course details, see webpages. Enrolment in
are wishing to learn more about what feel good ‘up-lit’ of Kate Mallinder’s advance is absolutely essential.
publishers of crime fiction are looking for. Summer of No Regrets. Includes Q&A
◗ This course will start w/c 5 October.
◗ 10 weekly meetings sessions with successful writers.
This course will be delivered flexibly to
Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00 ◗ 10 weekly meetings fit with your work/life balance.
Starting 11 January 2021 Thursdays from 17:00 to 19:00
Starting 8 October 2020 10 Credits, Level 4
Continuing and Professional Education,
CRW20A5421A
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff This course will be taught online
10 Credits, Level 4 10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5166A CRW20A5307A
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PLACE, Ageing and Memory: Wonders of Nature
A Literary Approach
SPACE AND Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
ENVIRONMENT Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
◗ Briony Goffin
Humanities
◗ Dr Catherine Phelps From beaches to backyards, forests to
flowerbeds, wild weather to wild beasts,
Cardiff Literature We now live in a world where lifetimes span epic sightings to intimate encounters,
much longer than they did for the this creative writing course will seek to
generations that went before us. Changes nurture curiosity and capture wonder,
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) in medical care, the food we consume and providing a stimulating environment for
the types of work that we do have led to writers of all experiences.
◗ Dr Catherine Phelps changes in the way our society is formed.
We are growing older. This module explores ◗ 10 weekly meetings
Cardiff was awarded city status in 1905
what it means to write about ageing and Mondays from 13:00 to 15:00
when at its peak as a conduit for Welsh
memory through literature and creative Starting 5 October 2020
industrial exports. This course explores how
Cardiff has been imagined over the last non-fiction. This course will be taught online
century through literary texts, tracing the ◗ 10 weekly meetings 10 Credits, Level 4
shifts in architectural regeneration and Tuesdays from 10:00 to 12:00 CRW20A5165A
renewal, as well as recurring themes of loss, Starting 12 January 2021
dispossession and disintegration.
Continuing and Professional Education,
◗ 10 weekly meetings 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
Wednesdays from 19:00 to 21:00 Learn with us and...
10 Credits, Level 4
Starting 7 October 2020
LIT20A5372A use our highly
This course will be taught online
specialised libraries
10 Credits, Level 4
LIT20A5340A
Environmental Writing
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
Dystopian Literature Wonders of Nature:
◗ Dr Elen Caldecott
Further Explorations
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) Climate change, global warming, plastic
pollution, sinking cities, drought. The world
◗ Gemma Scammell around us is in crisis and we, implicated as Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
Dystopian fiction is a popular and growing we are in its destruction, can often feel
field of literature in the publishing market. helpless in the face of impending ◗ Briony Goffin
But why are we seeing increasing catastrophe. This creative writing course will This course uses the medium of creative
publications? What are the themes that enable students to learn the tools of writing to explore and depict our
draw readers to these stories and how do persuasive and intelligent environmental relationship with the natural world in a
they reflect society today? This practical writing that has the potential to change warm, supportive and stimulating
creative and critical writing course explores hearts and minds. environment for writers of all
the genre of dystopian literature, examining ◗ 10 weekly meetings experiences. It acts as a sequel to
its increasing popularity. Wednesdays from 17:00 to 19:00 Wonders of Nature but can easily be
◗ 10 weekly meetings Starting 3 February 2021 studied as a standalone option.
Tuesdays from 17:00 to 19:00 Continuing and Professional Education, ◗ 10 weekly meetings
Starting 12 January 2021 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff Mondays from 13:00 to 15:00
Continuing and Professional Education, 10 Credits, Level 4 Starting 26 April 2021
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CRW20A5367A Continuing and Professional Education,
10 Credits, Level 4 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
CRW20A5366A
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5420A
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WRITING FOR
THEATRE, FILM
AND
Rachel Davies
Humanities
TELEVISION
Short Film Workshop
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
“
◗ Rachel Smith
Short film is one of the most dynamic
and compelling modes of storytelling in
modern culture. But what is the best
way to approach writing for this
medium? Taught by an experienced
and award-winning writer and director,
you’ll have the opportunity to explore
how to write short film scripts with
confidence.
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Tuesdays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 12 January 2021
Continuing and Professional Education,
21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A5419A
Learn with
us and...
receive expert
tuition from
“
ed
I have worked in to a research programme. tutors experienc
Higher Education Without a doubt, my enriching in adult learning
most of my adult time at CPE has altered the
life and had course of my life.
dipped in and out
The modules are academically
of study. In 2014 I
sound but aren’t intimidating.
needed to do something purely
The tutors are welcoming,
for myself, so I enrolled on a
relatable and are excited by the Playwriting Workshop
media-based module at CPE.
subjects they teach. And if, like
I intended only on taking one me, you have a disability that Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
course but my tutor, Dr Allaina makes you think twice about
Kilby, convinced me I should saying yes, don’t worry. The ◗ Katherine Chandler
come back to do more. I ended support you need will be there How does dialogue shape character?
up completing a Certificate of Why are silences and pauses so
My advice to anyone considering important in drama? Taught in a
Higher Education (120 credits),
signing up would be just to go series of practical workshops, this
enjoying modules across the module will introduce students to the
for it! Start with one module on
media and humanities basic principles of successful
a topic you love and see where
catalogue. playwriting, from formulating an idea
it takes you. One module and an to developing strong characters. No
I was able to use this new inspiring tutor launched me so previous experience is required.
portfolio of learning as a much further than I could
◗ 10 weekly meetings
springboard to postgraduate have imagined on Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00
study. I will soon be starting my that first evening Starting 14 January 2021
second year on the MA Global sat in class. Continuing and Professional Education,
Film & Television at the 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
University of Hertfordshire, with 10 Credits, Level 4
the hope of later continuing on CRW20A5418A
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Humanities
Scripting a Television APPLIED Digital Publishing
Drama WRITING Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00)
Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) COURSES ◗ Jannat Ahmed
◗ Russ Gascoigne What kind of content makes a successful
blog? How can social media be used as an
Led by an experienced, professional
scriptwriter and former BBC Drama
Community Journalism effective writing platform? Whether you’re
interested in crafting your writing for the
script editor, this vibrant and wide- web, raising your online profile or simply
ranging course takes you through the Fee £170.00 (Concessionary Fee £136.00) understanding more about digital
process of writing for TV/film and publishing platforms, this practical writing
incorporates a comprehensive ◗ Cate Hopkins course is for you!
understanding of how the industry
How can citizens become more involved in ◗ 10 weekly meetings
operates as well as covering the
reporting the news in their community? Wednesdays from 17:00 to 19:00
technicalities of scriptwriting itself. Starting 13 January 2021
How does technology enable communities
Using a variety of screened material and to produce their own news? If you’re
in-class exercises, the course Continuing and Professional Education,
interested in engaging in your community 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
deconstructs and demystifies and playing an important role in democracy,
scriptwriting’s often complex demands or if you are an aspiring journalist or writer 10 Credits, Level 4
through practical demonstrations of its who is looking to build a portfolio, this MED20A5273A
key components and principles to course is for you.
enable you to conceive, plan and script
◗ 10 weekly meetings
a television drama in keeping with Wednesdays from 17:00 to 19:00
established techniques and professional Starting 7 October 2020
criteria.
Pre-enrolment is essential as places This course will be taught online
are limited. 10 Credits, Level 4
MED20A5423A
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00
Starting 8 October 2020
This course will be taught online
!
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A4087A
Have you made a note of
◗ 10 weekly meetings
Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00
your course venue? Details
Starting 22 April 2021 are in the course
John Percival Building, Colum Drive,
Cardiff description!
10 Credits, Level 4
CRW20A4087B
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