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90 How to Apply 92 Entry Requirements 94 English Language Requirements 96 Fees and Funding 98 Scholarships and Grants 100 Student Visa 102 Where to Live 104 How to get to campus 106 Experience Middlesex Dubai

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A vibrant and modern city, Dubai’s culturally inclusive society is recognised around the world for both the opportunity and safety it provides, with Middlesex University Dubai being a true representation of this. The strive for excellence and adventure is echoed across Dubai life, and as a result many residents and businesses enjoy prosperous lives in the emirate. What really sets Dubai apart from other cities is its ability to attract the world’s top companies, providing plenty of opportunity for any graduate to intern or fast track their career in their first professional role. Dubai is known for its glamorous approach to adventure thrills and life in the emirate is certainly action packed with every imaginable sport, concert and past time available to residents. From an indoor ski-slope buried in real snow, the world’s longest urban zip line, inland mountain biking, world-class golf courses, water sports and athletics. Not to mention the beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, Dubai Design District, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Dubai Opera – there really is something for everyone. The emirate is also home to the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa; the largest mall, The Dubai Mall; and the world’s tallest hotel, Gevora.

Transportation Transportation in Dubai is second-to-none. It is home to the world’s longest driverless metro network and Dubai Tram – connecting Dubai Knowledge Park to the neighbouring Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach Residence. Dubai also boasts two airports, connecting it to almost every other airport in the world and low fuel prices mean taxis are fairly priced.

ClimateDubai has a sub-tropical, arid climate. Sunny, blue skies can be expected most of the year, with infrequent and irregular rainfall falling mainly in winter. Temperatures range from a low of 10C to a high of 48C.

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Located in Dubai Knowledge Park, the University lies in the centre of Dubai’s purpose built educational district - a unique development designed to support the UAE’s ambition to create and nurture a knowledge based economy in the 21st century.Dubai Knowledge Park is home to a number of other international universities and educational centres, providing students with the added benefit of meeting people from many different backgrounds and areas of study. The entire complex is well connected by a strong road infrastructure and public transport links, with Dubai Internet City (DIC) Metro Station and Dubai Tram both in walking distance. The business districts of Dubai Media City, Internet City and Barsha Heights are all close by - areas home to regional headquarters of many multi-national companies and global brands.

Middlesex University is a dynamic institution with a world renowned reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching and research.

Truly Global We are a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, scholarships and professional practice. Our academic credentials are outstanding and our faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing our students to be professional, skilled individuals fitted for the modern world, committed to lifelong learning and able to contribute to the communities in which they live and work.

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Reputation and ImpactMiddlesex University Dubai is licensed by the Dubai Government’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Furthermore, the University Quality Assurance International Board at KHDA reviews all programmes on offer in Dubai to ensure that the quality of programmes taught here are equivalent to those at our home campus in London. Middlesex University is reviewed by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as part of its mandate to ensure higher education providers in the UK maintain academic standards and quality. The Dubai campus is an integral part of this review process.

High Quality UK EducationThe academic programmes at Middlesex University Dubai have the exact same validation and monitoring system as those offered in London, with the same examinations taken simultaneously in both cities. Our students have the opportunity to study towards a top quality UK degree while studying in the heart of one of the most exciting, vibrant and rapidly developing cities in the world!

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Team Middlesex is the focal point for the development and delivery of competitive and recreational sports and social activities here at Middlesex University Dubai, and is represented at a range of competitions both sporting and non-sporting.Whatever your ability, interests or experience, Team Middlesex has something for everyone and is the ideal way to make friends, explore new cultures and try something new! Both the Men & Women’s Basketball and Volleyball Teams are members of the Dubai Inter-University Sports LeagueOur Men’s Football Team are members of the Dubai Amateur Football League Men & Women’s Athletics Teams are members of the Ultimate Athletics Race Night League All 13 sports teams actively participate in inter-college tournament and athletic races throughout Dubai.

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Clubs and SocietiesStudents have the opportunity to develop their skills and get involved with like-minded people through the wide range of activities and clubs here at the University, including Gaming, Baking, Music, Singing, Dance and Photography Clubs. Students are encouraged to set up their own clubs and societies and share their passions with others.

HUB19Our recently opened Student Recreational Centre – HUB19, allows students to take time out from their studies to relax in the Student Lounge, take part in a range of workshops in the Dance Studio, let off steam in the Gaming Room or play with friends in the Recreation Room. HUB19 is where it all happens!

SportFrom athletics to football, table tennis to martial arts and cricket to basketball, getting in shape and having fun through sport has never been easier with Middlesex Dubai. Whether our students want to play competitively or try something new, they are able to play and train in some of the best facilities in the city.

EventsOur Student Activities Department organises annual events such as the hugely popular Youth Festival, Winter Markets, Social Events and Talent Competitions. Quiz nights, live music, dance workshops also take place regularly throughout the year, providing the campus with an energetic and vibrant atmosphere all year round.

VolunteeringVolunteering enables students to learn new skills, gain practical work experience, meet new people and make a difference in their local area or even on a more global scale.

Step out of your lectures into an exciting world of activities!

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At Middlesex University Dubai, we provide more than just academic excellence - we equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to secure your dream job. From professional placements and personalised employability support to international job vacancies, we have the expertise and facilities to help you transform your ambitions into a fulfilling, lifelong career.

Employability ServiceFrom the moment you become a student at Middlesex University Dubai you will be supported by our dedicated Careers and Employability Advisers – their number one priority is job placement for our graduates. From organising specialist Career Days to CV writing and interview technique workshops, they are here to help build the skills and experience you need to be successful in the workplace.

Through our impressive network of relationships with large corporate organisations, there are so many opportunities available to you, enabling you to boost your career prospects even further.

Student ResearchStudent research is one of the cornerstones of our academic community and we are immensely proud of our student’s research accomplishments. The Student Research Sub-Committee (SRC) was established with the goal of encouraging, supporting and promoting student research. The SRC works to develop a strong research culture within the student body. Many of our students have excelled at research including writing numerous national and international research awards, co-authoring academic journal articles and presenting at academic conferences. The undergraduate research experience helps to prepare students for postgraduate study as well as building analytical and communication skills. Networking Events There are always opportunities for networking with professionals and industry experts. You will be able to gain valuable insights and contacts through regular events both on and off campus, including the Annual Career Fair where you can meet prospective employers and explore opportunities for internships while you study.

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Centre of Innovation and Excellence

The Centre of Innovation and Excellence links industry and academia to advance education, research, corporate training and outreach in key areas. This is an essential part of the University’s drive to take innovation and research to the next level. It provides a unified platform where university education in various domains can be exchanged between the academic and corporate world. The centre deals with specialised discipline areas which are mentored by faculty from several departments along with industry experts.

Institute for Entrepreneurship and Business Excellence

The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Business Excellence (IEBE) is where new ventures take flight. With entrepreneurial knowledge, practical education, passionate high-impact learning, research and experience, we help students and business partners to develop their ideas into new businesses. We accelerate innovation and create networking opportunities by acting as the link between inventor and information. Powered by experienced staff, the institute is positioned to make vital impact with its combined knowledge and business network through:• Education & Mentorship (idea development, best practice sharing and guidance) • Industry Consultancy for Business Excellence (consulting and research services) • Interaction & Networking with Business

Partners (best practice sharing and establishing of partnerships e.g. with investors and venture capitalists

Middlesex University Dubai provides the skills training and employer contacts to make 100% of our graduates employable

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We have extensive connections with local and international organisations, allowing our students to gain insights from, engage in field-trips and site visits at and undertake internships and full-time placements with leading organisations in a range of industries and sectors, including:• Adidas Group• Al Tayer Group• Bloomberg ME• Canon Middle East• Clyde & Co• DAMAC Hotels & Resorts• Deloitte & Touche (ME)• Dubai Airports• Emirates Airlines• Ernest & Young• FEDEX• Grant Thornton• Gucci Middle East & India• Mastercard UAE • Virgin Megastore Middle East• Visa International• UN DP and more…

Professional RecognitionMany of our courses are accredited or recognised by leading professional bodies internationally. This means that our Graduates may also be able to gain exemptions from examinations or specific units of certain professional qualifications. Professional accreditation or recognition is a ‘formal endorsement’ of our academic quality and the employability focus of our courses, adding real value to our graduates’ careers. Studying an accredited or professionally recognised course will demonstrate to prospective employers that you have studied a contemporary, industry-relevant curriculum that can be applied in the workplace.

A sample of the professional accreditation and recognition of some of our courses are as follows:• Association of Chartered Certified Accounting (ACCA)• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) • Bar Standards Board • Solicitors Regulation Authority • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

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Real World LearningWith valuable placement opportunities and exposure to industry during your study, our teaching ensures that you are able to apply your knowledge in a professional setting. You will work on real life projects, meeting high profile practitioners and building your professional contacts along the way.

Innovative Teaching ApproachOur innovative teaching approach will challenge you to put your academic knowledge in to practice. Taking part in field trips, competitions and events as part of your studies allows you to put your learning into action and develop the adaptable skills that employers look for.

Pioneering AcademicsFrom researchers to specialist practitioners to award winning professionals, our teaching staff are some of the best in their fields. Informed by world-leading research and industry experience, their teaching will equip you with the latest knowledge and practices in your subject area.

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Science and Technology

BEng Honours Computer Systems EngineeringBEng Honours Computer Communications and Networks BSc Honours Business Information SystemsBSc Honours Information TechnologyBSc Honours Psychology with Counselling SkillsBSc Honours Psychology with Human Resource ManagementBSc Honours Psychology with MarketingBSc Honours Psychology with Education

Health and Education

BA Honours Early Childhood Studies

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LLB Honours LawLLB Honours Law with International RelationsLLB Honours Commercial Law - NEW BA Honours Law

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Introduction to the Programme

You will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance and learn to understand management concepts within an international business context. BA Honours Accounting and Finance is the ideal first step to becoming a qualified accountant.

Why Study BA Honours Accounting and Finance?

• Degree is tailored so that students receive the highest possible number of exemptions from the professional body examinations including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

• We cover the costs of students to join the ACCA’s Accelerate and CIMA University Schemes which gives graduating students associated membership of both bodies, offering further reduction in professional exam fees and access to professional body employability and academic resources and networking.

• Unique programme combining accounting and finance knowledge and skills.

• As well as theoretical knowledge, the programme includes the use of Sage to develop additional employment skills.

• Middlesex Accountancy and Finance graduates progress into careers with a wide range of prestigious organisations, including KPMG and Deloitte and Touché.

• Internship opportunities available through the Careers and Employability Service.

• Option to transfer to London campus.

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Programme Content

In Year 1 you will learn to use CIMA Sage accounting software and gain an official CIMA Sage user’s certificate. Middlesex was the first university in the UK to provide certified CIMA Sage training. From the second year onwards you will choose from an extensive range of modules that explore the broader business environment, and gain an understanding of the pivotal role of accounting to the success of organisations across the globe. You will develop transferable skills to support you in your career journey, such as advanced analytical thinking and problem solving. You will learn how to work effectively in teams as both a leader and collaborator and become a confident communicator both written and verbally, ensuring you can communicate effectively in a business environment.

An Accounting and Finance degree opens the doors to a range of careers, many with excellent progression and competitive salaries. You can also pursue a career as a professional accountant following accreditation. Middlesex Accounting and Finance graduates progress into careers with a wide range of prestigious organisations in the following roles: Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Audit Assistant, Financial Risk Analyst, Finance Assistant, Credit Controller, etc.

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Programme Coordinator

Ms. Pallavi Kishore e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 369 3975

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Financial Accounting (30 Credits)• Management Accounting (30 Credits)• Corporate Responsibility and Ethics

(15 Credits) • Financial Business Environment (15 Credits)• Accounting Information Systems

(15 Credits) • Financial Data Analysis (15 Credits)

Year 2 – Three Compulsory Modules plus One Option• Business Law (30 Credits) – Compulsory • Advanced Financial Accounting OR

Applied Financial Accounting (30 Credits)• Advanced Management Accounting

OR Applied Management Accounting (30 Credits)

• Additional Option (30 Credits)- Financial Project Management- Personal Financial Behaviour- Operations Management- Financial Mathematics

Year 3 – Four Compulsory Modules plus One Option• Taxation (30 Credits) – Compulsory• Corporate Finance

(30 Credits) – Compulsory• Accounting Theory

(15 Credits) – Compulsory• Ethics and Sustainability

(15 Credits) – Compulsory• Additional Option* (30 Credits)- Advanced Financial Data Analysis- Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation- Corporate Accountability - Audit & Assurance- Investment Analysis- Authentic Leadership Development

Note: Modules both core and optional, are constantly updated and under review. As with most academic programmes, please remember that it is possible that a module may not be offered in any particular year, for instance because too few students opt for it. Middlesex University reserves the right to vary or withdraw any course or module.

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Our degree is flexible, enabling you to tailor your studies to support your career ambitions, while developing a set of transferable skills to underpin career success. Set in the context of the contemporary business environment, you will explore key accounting and management topics and gain a solid grounding in accounting and financial management concepts and also learn how they should be applied.

Why Study BA Honours Business Accounting?

• Degree is tailored so that students receive exemptions from the professional body examinations including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

• Provides a comprehensive set of business and accounting skills that will allow you to perform successfully in a commerce career.

• As well as theoretical knowledge, the programme includes the use of Sage to develop additional employment skills.

• Internship opportunities available through the Careers and Employability Service.


BA Honours Business AccountingIntake: September

Programme Content

In Year 1, you will learn to use CIMA Sage accounting software and gain an official CIMA Sage user’s certificate. Middlesex was the first university in the UK to provide certified CIMA Sage training. From the second year onwards you will choose from an extensive range of modules that explore the broader business environment and gain an understanding of the pivotal role of accounting to the success of organisations across the globe. You will develop a set of transferable skills to support you in your career journey, such as advanced ana-lytical thinking and problem solving. You will learn how to work effectively in teams as both a leader and collaborator and become a confi-dent communicator both written and verbally, ensuring you can communicate effectively in a business environment.

A Business Accounting degree opens the doors to a range of careers, many with excellent progression routes and competitive salaries. Our graduates progress into a wide range of public and private sector organisations, across areas such as: audit and assurance, taxation, insolvency and corporate finance; as well as working in other functional areas such as human resource management, sales and marketing and operations, which require knowledge of accounting.



Ms. Pallavi Kishore e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 369 3975

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Financial Accounting (30 Credits)• Management Accounting (30 Credits)• Corporate Responsibility and Ethics

(15 Credits)• Business Environment (15 Credits)• Accounting Information Systems

(15 Credits)• Financial Data Analysis (15 Credits)

Year 2 – Three Compulsory Modules plus One Option• Applied Financial Accounting (30 Credits)• Applied Management Accounting

(30 Credits)• Financial Project Management (30 Credits)• Additional Option (30 Credits)- Personal Financial Behaviour- HRM in Practice- Business Law- Financial Mathematics

Year 3 – Four Compulsory Modules plus One Option• Advanced Financial Data

Analysis (30 Credits)• Corporate Finance (30 Credits)• Accounting Theory (15 Credits)• Ethics and Sustainability (15 Credits)• Additional Option* (30 Credits)- Taxation- Investment Analysis





This programme is tailored towards ambitious students who are keen to apply theory to practice in a business environment; you will learn how organisations operate from developing strategy to management styles. Supported by expert tutors who bring professional experience to their teaching practices, you will study the key functions that underpin business success. The career options are broad within our Business Management degree and you will be well prepared to enter corporate, governmental and third sector organisations or even start your own business. We offer four exciting pathways at the Dubai campus so you can specialise your studies towards your career ambitions. After the shared first year you can select from: Business Management (general), Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Innovation and Project Management.

Why Study BA Honours Business Management?

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours degree in Business Management in three years. A degree in Business Management will provide you with an understanding of the complexities and challenges across a broad range of managerial processes, that impact organisations as they strive to gain advantage in a globalised and competitive business landscape. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical skills in key areas of business management including; finance, marketing,

operations, people management, leadership and strategy. Such knowledge and skills are required to be effective within a professional context. Therefore, our degree allows you to shape your studies towards your career ambitions and build the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to be a successful business manager in a wide range of industries.

Programme Content

You will develop key business knowledge, skills and experience in order to excel in a management career. Companies and organisations require graduates who have expert business knowledge and can also demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills; with the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced corporate world. You will study the operations of organisations: their functions, structure and management and the models and techniques used to achieve successful results.

In Year 1 you will complete four compulsory modules that will develop essential skills and knowledge in business management.

In Year 2 and Year 3 you will take one of our specialist pathways, choosing from Business Management, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Innovation or Project Management. You will learn to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence. This programme provides an excellent foundation for setting up and running your own business. We also ensure you develop specialist knowledge in:

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• Stakeholders: their expectations andbehaviour

• The environment of business and its impact on strategy

• Design, production and distribution of products and services

• Business resources: acquisition, application and control

• Business process: planning, improvement and control

Graduates of the programme may find employment within a wide range of sectors including accountancy, advertising, brand management, banking & investment, e-marketing, entrepreneurship, financial services, general management, human resources, management consultancy, marketing, sales, operations, public relations, product development, product management, retail management, service management and strategic management.



Mr. Rory McConnon e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 361 2889

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Applications and Research in Management

(30 Credits)• Financial Aspects of Business (30 Credits) • Management and Organisations (30 Credits) • Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits)

Year 2• Business Environment Analysis

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Operations Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Work, Organisation and Society (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Brand Management (30 Credits) - Optional • Human Resource Management in

Practice (30 Credits) – Optional• Managerial Finance (30 Credits) – Optional• Sustainable Products (30 Credits) – Optional• Business Law (30 Credits) – Optional

Year 3• Contemporary Issues in Managing a

Workforce (30 Credits) - Compulsory• Strategic Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Enterprise and Small Business

(30 Credits) - Optional• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

(30 Credits) - Optional• The Service Encounter

(30 Credits) - Optional• International Marketing

(30 Credits) - Optional• Innovation Management

(30 Credits) - Optional• Managing Business Projects

(30 Credits) - Optional• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

(30 Credits) - Optional• Leading Change (30 Credits) - Optional





This degree is tailored towards ambitious students who are keen to apply theory to practice in a business environment. You will learn how organisations operate from developing strategy to styles of management. Supported by academics who bring professional expertise to their teaching practices, you will study the key functions that underpin business success with an emphasis on the financial perspective. Building on your analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills you will develop the confidence to solve challenges successfully, in a fast-paced corporate world. In your final year you will focus on the core financial disciplines that underpin effective business management and develop your knowledge of management strategy, business finance and financial statement analysis.The career options are broad with our Business Management (Finance) pathway and you will be well prepared to enter banking and finance, or a wide range of corporate, governmental and third sector organisations.

Why Study BA Honours Business Management (Finance)?

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours degree in Business Management (Finance) in three years. A degree in Business Management (Finance) will provide you with an understanding of the complexities

and challenges across a broad range of managerial and financial processes, that impact organisations, as they strive to gain advantage in a globalised and competitive business landscape. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical skills in key areas of business management with a finance focus, including; business and managerial finance, investments, valuations, governance and strategy. Such knowledge and skills are required to be effective within a professional context. Therefore, our finance pathway allows you to shape your studies towards your career ambitions and develop the specialist finance related skills to thrive in a competitive business environment.

Programme Content

You will develop key business skills, knowledge and experience in order to excel in a management career. Companies and organisations require graduates who have; expert business knowledge, who can also demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills, with the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced business environment.

In Year 1 you will complete four compulsory modules that will develop essential skills and knowledge in business management.

In Year 2 you will study four compulsory modules that will broaden your knowledge

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and look at key topics, such as the behaviour of people within organisations, operations management, environment analysis and managerial finance. In the final year you will focus on building financial knowledge and skills and will learn the role of accounting within organisations. You will also take three core modules: Business Finance, Strategic Management and Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation. You will also choose an option from either Corporate Governance or International finance. You will learn to work effectively in teams and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence. We also ensure you develop specialist knowledge in:

• Stakeholders: their expectations and behaviour• The environment of business and its impact on strategy• Design, production and distribution of

products and services• Business resources: acquisition, application and control• Business process: planning, improvement and control

Our Business Management (Finance) graduates may find themselves working in a range of industrial, commercial and third sector organisations. A wide range of business management roles in prestigious international organisations may be available including: Technocrats Middle East, Western Union, Dulsco, Emirates, Noor Bank, Jumbo Line, Petrofac, Kimberley Clark, Santander and Morrisons. This degree also enables entrepreneurial students to set up their own business.


Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Applications and Research in Management

(30 Credits)• Financial Aspects of Business (30 Credits) • Management and Organisation (30 Credits) • Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits)

Year 2 – All Compulsory• Business Environment Analysis (30 Credits) • Operations Management (30 Credits) • Managerial Finance (30 Credits) • Work, Organisation and Society (30 Credits)

Year 3 • Business Finance (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

(30 Credits) – Compulsory• Strategic Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Corporate Governance

(30 Credits) - Optional• International finance (30 Credits) - Optional• Consulting in Organisation

(30 Credits) - Optional• Applied Management (30 Credits) - Optional• Business Start-up (30 Credits) - Optional







This programme is tailored towards ambitious students who are keen to apply theory to practice in a business environment; you will learn how organisations operate, from developing strategy to styles of management. Supported by academics who bring professional expertise to their teaching practices, you will study the key functions that underpin business success. You will also gain a broad understanding of the Human Resource (HR) sector to understand the legal and ethical challenges that HR professionals face. You will also study the techniques companies use to match skills and abilities to their business needs. You will graduate with the specialist knowledge, skills and experience to launch a successful HR career, across a wide range of corporate, governmental and third sector organisations.

Why Study BA Honours Business Management (HR)?

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours degree in Business Management (Human Resources) in three years. A degree in Business Management (Human Resources) will provide

you with the skills that managers and human resource professionals require to attract, retain, develop and nurture professional talent effectively within a globalised and competitive business landscape. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical business skills with a HR (people oriented) focus, including; leading and managing change, formulating strategy and managing diversity. Such knowledge and skills are required to be effective within a professional context. Therefore, our Human Resources pathway allows you to shape your studies towards your career ambitions, and build expert knowledge in people management alongside the operational functions of companies.

Programme Content

You will develop key business skills, knowledge and experience in order to excel in a management career. Companies and organisations require graduates who have expert business knowledge, who can also demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced business environment.

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In Year 1, you will complete four compulsory modules to develop essential skills and knowledge in business management.In Year 2, you will study three core modules to understand essential business issues and you will also choose an optional HR module.In your final year, through two compulsory modules, you will focus on strategic management and leadership and management development. You will also study options including: The Service Provision and Leading Change, and Equality, Diversity and InclusionYou will learn to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence. We also ensure you develop specialist knowledge in:• Stakeholders: their expectations and

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Our Business Management (HR) graduates find themselves working in a range of industrial, commercial and third sector organisations in a range of roles, including: Human Resources Manager; Trainer; Management Consultant; Recruitment and Selection Consultant; Policy Developer; Compensation and Benefits Manager.


Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Applications and Research in Management



(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Operations Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Work, Organisation and Society

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Human Resource Management in Practice

(30 Credits) - Optional• Human Resource Management in a Global

Context (30 Credits) - Optional

Year 3 • Leadership and Management Development

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Strategic Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

(30 Credits) - Optional• Leading Change (30 Credits) - Optional• The Service Encounter

(30 Credits) - Optional







BA Honours Business Management (Marketing) is the ideal choice for students who wish to develop marketing expertise across a range of business sectors and learn to communicate and ‘sell’ their ideas to commercial audiences. Supported by expert tutors, who bring industry experience to their teaching, you will study the key functions that underpin business success and learn to deliver marketing campaigns with confidence. The career options are broad with our Business Management (Marketing) pathway. You will be well placed to enter a diverse range of corporate, governmental and third sector organisations. The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Middlesex University has joined forces with CIM to give our students the opportunity to gain CIM professional qualifications through their Graduate Gateway programme. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and Graduate Gateway alongside our own degrees, ensures we are equipping our students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.

Why Study BA Honours Business Management (Marketing)?

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours Degree in Business Management (Marketing) in three years. This degree will provide you with skills that managers and marketing professionals require to manage and market products and services effectively within a globalised and competitive business landscape. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical business skills with a marketing focus, including; e-marketing, branding, strategy, relationship management and advertising. Such knowledge and skills are required to be effective within a professional context. Therefore, our marketing pathway allows you to shape your studies towards your career ambitions and develop the specialist marketing skills to thrive in a business environment.

Programme Content

In Year 1 you will complete four compulsory modules to develop essential skills and knowledge in business management. In Year 2 you will study three core modules to understand essential business issues. You

BA Honours Business Management(Marketing)Intake: September / January

will also choose an optional marketing module from: Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour or Entrepreneurship and Small Business Marketing. In your final year you will study two compulsory modules in Strategic Management and Services Marketing Management. You will also choose two optional modules from specialist marketing modules: E-Marketing and Social Media, International Marketing or Creative Advertising and Promotion. You will develop key business skills, knowledge and experience in order to excel in a management career. Companies and organisations require graduates who have expert business knowledge, who can also demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills, with the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced business environment. You will learn to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence. We also ensure you develop specialist knowledge in:• Stakeholders: their expectations and

behaviour• The environment of business and its impact on strategy• Design, production and distribution of


Our graduates find themselves working in a range of industrial, commercial and third sector organisations in a range of marketing roles, including: Advertising Executive; Sales and Marketing Manager; Brand Manager; Business Consultant; Customer Relationship Manager; Retail Merchandiser; Market Researcher, etc.


Modules





(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Work, Organisation and Society

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Brand Management (30 Credits) - Optional• Consumer Behaviour (30 Credits) - Optional• Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Marketing (30 Credits) - Optional

Year 3 • Services Marketing Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Strategic Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Creative Advertising and Promotion

(30 Credits) - Optional• International Marketing

(30 Credits) - Optional• E-Marketing and Social Media








The BA Honours Business Management (Innovation) degree is taught within Middlesex University’s Business School where we deliver high-quality teaching and research, and provide a supportive learning environment. Our innovation pathway under the umbrella of Business Management offerings, allows students to shape their studies towards their career ambitions, and builds the skills and confidence to support companies to innovate their products and services for the 21st century.

Supported by academics who bring industry experience to their teaching, candidates will study the key functions that underpin business success, and build specialist knowledge of innovation (focused on developing systems, products and services).The BA Honours Business Management

(Innovation) is an exciting initiative designed for quality undergraduates of any discipline with an enthusiasm in this area. It will provide coverage of key business and enterprise concepts with a strong practical emphasis firmly based on relevant theories. It will develop business knowledge to equip students with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to start up, manage and grow a viable business. Graduates under this specialism will emerge with the skills and confidence required to support companies to engage in technological changes to improve business performance

Programme Content

The BA Honours Business Management (Innovation) programme is offered in full-time study mode and is run over 3 years. The programme will consist of four 30 credit modules per year. The first year compromises

BA Honours Business Management (Innovation)Intake: September / January

four compulsory modules dedicated exclusively to our Business Management programme. These modules are designed to bring all students to a sound level of academic competence in management to pursue further study in the subject. In the second year students study three compulsory modules designed to expand knowledge of the behaviour of people in organisations, of operations management and of the business environment. in the second year students also undertake an optional module from a number of management discipline-specific modules, including human resource management, brand management, sustainable products.

In the final year, students study three compulsory modules designed to advance skills and knowledge appropriate to graduate level and with a focus on innovation. These are modules in management strategy, innovation management, and new product and service development. In the third year students also undertake one option from business start-up, managing business projects, or research project.

The programme aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to build a successful management career with a specialism in innovation, in a wide range of businesses, governmental and third sector organisations. Innovation is increasingly a pre-requisite for organisations to survive, and graduates from this programme may enter a wide range of positions and contribute to advancing their organisations. The combination of knowledge and expertise in innovation, and broader business perspective can provide the foundation for graduates to successfully set up and run their own business.


Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Financial Aspects of Business

(30 Credits) - Compulsory • Management and Organisation

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Marketing Theory and Practice

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Applications and Research in Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory

Year 2• Work, Organisation and Society


(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Business Environment Analysis

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• HRM in a Global Context

(30 Credits) - Optional• Sustainable Products (30 Credits) - Optional• Brand Management (30 Credits) - Optional

Year 3 • Strategic Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• New Product and Service Development

30 Credits) - Compulsory• Innovation management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Business Start-up (30 Credits) - Optional • Managing Business Projects

(30 Credits) - Optional• Research Project (30 Credits) - Optional







The BA Honours Business Management (Project Management) degree is taught within Middlesex University’s Business School where we deliver high-quality teaching and research, and provide a supportive learning environment. Our Project Management pathway under the umbrella of Business Management offerings, allows students to shape their studies towards their career ambitions, and build the specialist skills to plan and manage business projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget.

Supported by academics who bring industry experience to their teaching, students will study the key functions that underpin business success, along with advanced skills in order to deliver business projects on time and on budget, within agreed timescales and with allocated resources.

With increasing competition and the need for the innovation, organisations have increased their project activity leading to the need for professionals with knowledge about project management. Since no two projects are same, working in a project

environment will be an intellectually stimulating experience. This programme covers important aspects about projects which can help in the successful delivery of projects.

Students, during their course of study, will develop key business skills, knowledge and experience in order to excel in a management career. Companies and organisations require graduates who have expert business knowledge, who can also demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills with the professional acumen to deal with challenges in a fast-paced corporate world. Students will learn to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence.

Programme Content

The BA Honours Business Management (Project Management) programme is offered in full-time study mode and runs over 3 years. The programme consists of four 30 credit modules per year. The first year compromises four compulsory modules dedicated exclusively to a Business and Management programme. In the second year, students study three compulsory

BA Honours Business Management(Project Management)Intake: September / January

modules designed to expand knowledge of the behaviour of people in organisations, of operations management and of the business environment. In the second year students also undertake an optional module from a number of management discipline-specific modules, including human resource management, brand management, sustainable products.

In the final year students study two compulsory modules designed to advance skills and knowledge appropriate to graduate level and with a focus on business management and project management. These are modules in management strategy, and managing business projects. In the final year students also undertake two options from managing and developing projects with software, developing successful project plans, or research project.

A variety of learning, teaching, and assessment strategies are employed in order to enhance the student experience and ensure that as wide a range as possible of appropriate skills and learning outcomes are met.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Financial Aspects of Business

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Management and Organisation

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Marketing Theory and Practice

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Applications and Research in Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory

Year 2• Work, Organisation and Society

(30 Credits) - Compulsory • Operations Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Business Environment Analysis

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• HRM in a Global Context

(30 Credits) - Optional• Sustainable Products (30 Credits) - Optional• Brand Management (30 Credits) - Optional

Year 3 • Strategic Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Managing Business Projects

(30 Credits) - Compulsory • Managing and Developing Projects with

Software (30 Credits) - Optional• Developing Successful Project Plans

(30 Credits) - Optional• Research Project (30 Credits) - Optional


The programme aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to build a successful management career with a specialism in project management, in a wide range of businesses, governmental and third sector organisations. Project management is increasingly used by organisations and graduates from this programme may enter a wide range of positions and contribute to advancing their organisations. The combination of knowledge and expertise in project management, and broader business perspective can also provide the foundation for graduates to successfully set up and run their own business.







In this programme you will study within a truly international Business School with the support of expert tutors who bring extensive international experience drawn from across the business disciplines. Our degree is focused on global strategy, cultural communication and intercultural ethics and through studying a broad range of modules you will learn the fundamentals of marketing, human resource management, economics, operations management and accounting. You will also develop the professional communication skills required to succeed in a fast-paced international business environment.

Why Study BA Honours International Business?

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours degree in International Business in three

years. A degree in International Business will provide you with an understanding of the complexities and challenges across a broad range of managerial processes that impact organisations, as they strive to gain advantage in a globalised and competitive business landscape. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical skills, within an international business context, including; financial and operations management, (international) strategy development, marketing and people management. Such skills are necessary to be effective within a professional context. In today’s economy the parameters of business are global and not confined to location; therefore our innovative degree allows you to shape your studies towards your career ambitions and build the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to be a successful business manager, in a global marketplace, across a wide range of industries.

BA Honours International BusinessIntake: September / January

Programme Content

Your studies will be focused on a progressively international business syllabus. Through tailored modules you will gain specialist knowledge in international trade and ethics and explore the challenges associated with taking a business to the global market. In addition, you will cover the fundamentals of business finance which are essential to making effective decisions in a globalised environment.

You will develop a suite of transferable skills which are essential for business professionals, including: communication, critical thinking, team-working, numerical and information technology skills. You will also gain effective communication skills through in-class presentations, optional real-life consulting projects and writing reports that focus on the globalised environment.

Modules


Ms. Muneeza Shoaib e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 369 3972


(30 Credits)• Financial Aspects of Business (30 Credits) • Foundations in International Management

and Organisation (30 Credits)• Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• International Business Environment

(30 Credits)• International Operations and Innovation

Management (30 Credits)• HRM in a Global Context (30 Credits) • Managerial Finance (30 Credits)

Year 3 • International Business Strategy

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• International Management and Ethics

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• International Marketing

(30 Credits) - Optional• International Finance (30 Credits) - Optional • Global Supply Chain Management



Graduates will be well prepared for a satisfying and rewarding career with internationally oriented trade and investment organisations or within the public and private sectors; in management, strategic planning, research, corporate/government relations and public relations. Common job titles include International Trade Specialist, Import/Export Agent, Foreign Relations Advisor, Foreign Sales Representative and International Management Consultant. Frequent employers include banks, import/export corporations, multinational manufacturers, consulting firms, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), electronic companies and transportation industries like shipping and airlines.





Our cutting-edge degree combines theory and practice, with a focus on global trends and current developments in international tourism. The theory element provides a distinctive social science perspective covering such topics as sustainability, cultural tourism and tourism in developing countries. Students will also have the opportunity to blend their knowledge of tourism with business-related subjects, especially given that the programme concerns the management of this important sector. The practical component offers a range of exciting placements and field trip opportunities, enabling students to build professional industry experience. This programme thus provides students with the chance to specialise in this growth industry, which offers excellent career prospects around the world. Tourism is a multi-faceted sector, constantly evolving to meet the diverse needs of customers. The degree utilises a variety of assessment methods, comprising of a mixture of examinations, coursework, class tests, peer review, individual and group presentations, learning diaries and portfolio work.

Why Study BA Honours International Tourism Management?

• The focus of the programme on sustainability within tourism will prepare you for the changes that are taking place in the tourism industry.

• Our ITM programme has strong links to the tourism industry and offers you many site visits to provide hands-on insight into careers in this field.

• Students graduating from this programme find jobs across the tourism and management sectors.

• The programme gives the students the opportunity of travelling aboard (i.e Singapore, Itlay) to further enhance their international experience.

Programme Content

The programme provides students with a theoretical and applied understanding of international tourism, with an emphasis on the following elements: characteristics of tourists; tourist behaviour and demand; tourism products and supply; and the wider business environment in which tourism operates.

The programme’s content encourages students to acquire key transferable skills, including analytical thinking and problem solving, along with the ability to work effectively in teams and be able to present and communicate management ideas with confidence. The subject content encourages students to identify a range of challenges for the industry: innovations in technology; tourism management strategies; progressive planning and policy directives; new methods of marketing, branding and re-branding; operational and strategic awareness, including

BA Honours International Tourism ManagementIntake: September

awareness of other sub-sector industries (especially hospitality and events); ideas for business innovation; changing attitudes towards the use of the environment; and purposeful approaches to customer care. The programme will develop students’ intellectual capabilities, especially critical evaluation, synthesis, reasoned argument and research, which all play a vital role in encouraging students to become autonomous learners.

Modules


Ms. Lulu Baddar e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 361 6247

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Global Tourism Dynamics (30 Credits) • Tourism and Society (30 Credits)• The Economic Geography of Tourism

(30 Credits)• Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits)

Year 2 - Three compulsory plus one optional module• International Tourism Management

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Researching People and Places

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• The Tourist (30 Credits) - Compulsory • HRM in a global context

(30 Credits) - Optional• Operations Management

(30 Credits) - Optional• Brand Management (30 Credits) - Optional • Business Environment Analysis

(30 Credits)- Optional• Consumer Behaviour (30 Credits)- Optional

Year 3 - two compulsory plus two optional modules• Policy Planning in Tourism

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

(30 Credits)- Compulsory• Strategic Hospitality Management

(30 Credits) - Optional• Tourism project (30 Credits) - Optional • International Marketing

(30 Credits) - Optional• Internship (30 Credits) - Optional• Event Management (30 Credits) - Optional • Global Supply Chain Management

Optional (30 Credits) - Optional


As International tourism continues to grow, new opportunities for business and career development are created. Opportunities exist in such areas as: travel media; event marketing, planning and management; travel agencies and tour operators; airlines, airports and other transport sectors; museums and theme parks; travel and tourism consultancy; hotels and other organisations in the hospitality sector; and the recreation and sport industries. Opportunities not only exist in the private sector but also the public (government) sector, e.g., National Tourism Boards. As the tourism industry is essentially a service sector industry, graduates often seek employment in such sectors as banking, finance and retail. Given that students have also gained the relevant knowledge and skills in business and management, they can expect to find work in the world of marketing and human resource management, for instance. Graduates may go on to postgraduate study in ‘International Tourism Management’, or related areas associated with the hospitality and event industries. Additionally, they can opt for postgraduate programmes in business and management.





Our award-winning marketing courses have a reputation for teaching excellence. Based within our flourishing Business School you will benefit from the support of leading academics who will teach you to think critically about marketing practice in a 21st century context. You will graduate as an independent marketing professional, primed with a suite of high-level marketing skills, coupled with the experience and confidence to flourish.There has never been a more exciting time to be a marketing practitioner; as digital and social media merge with traditional communication methods, changing the way businesses operate. Our degree is a stepping stone to an exciting career across a range of disciplines, including: branding, customer relationship marketing, international marketing, advertising, public relations, sales and events management.The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Middlesex University has joined forces with CIM to give our students the opportunity to gain CIM professional qualifications through their Graduate Gateway

programme. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and Graduate Gateway alongside our own degrees, ensures we are equipping our students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.

Why Study BA Honours Marketing?

Middlesex University Dubai provides students with the opportunity to achieve an Honours degree in Marketing in three years. A specialist degree in Marketing will provide you with skills that marketing professionals require to manage and market products and services effectively, and meet customer needs, within a globalised and competitive business landscape. The programme is structured to enable students to develop a range of theoretical and practical marketing skills, including; market research, product and service development, (international) marketing strategy, e-marketing, branding, relationship management and promotion. Such knowledge and skills are required to be effective within a professional context. As you are aware, effective marketing is essential to every successful organisation. Our specialist degree trains you to become a professional who can confidently lead and develop innovative marketing campaigns within a globalised business environment.

BA Honours MarketingIntake: September

Programme Content

The course is designed to expand knowledge in three pivotal areas of marketing: the behaviour of consumers, marketing research and the management of brands.

In Year 1; you will study Marketing Theory and Practice, Market Intelligence, Personal and Professional Development and the Financial Aspects of Business.

In Year 2 you will focus on Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Research and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Marketing.

In Year 3 you will study three compulsory modules in Marketing Strategy and Planning, E-Marketing and Social Media and International Marketing designed to advance your skills and knowledge to propel your career. You will also be able to choose one option from a wider list of specialist marketing modules including: Direct and Customer Relationship Marketing, Creative Advertising and Promotion and Services Marketing Management.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Financial Aspects of Business (30 Credits) • Marketing Intelligence (30 Credits) • Marketing Theory and Practice (30 Credits) • Personal and Professional Development

(30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Brand Management (30 Credits) • Consumer Behaviour (30 Credits) • Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Marketing (30 Credits)• Marketing Research (30 Credits)

Year 3 • E-Marketing and Social Media

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• International Marketing

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Marketing Strategy and Planning

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Creative Advertising and Promotion

(30 Credits) - Optional• Direct and Customer Relationship Marketing

(30 Credits) - Optional• Services Marketing Management



Our BA Honours Marketing degree prepares you for a wide range of marketing careers or for further study at postgraduate level. A marketing degree opens up a range of career opportunities in all aspects of marketing including; marketing research, product development, brand management, integrated marketing communications and retailing.



Ms. Muneeza Shoaib e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 369 3972



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The field of computer systems is one of the fastest growing fields of engineering and one that has a very visible impact on modern life. The course opens the door to a career in computing wherever digital, mobile or network systems are involved.

Traditional computer systems engineering focuses on the engineering and integration of hardware and software systems which fulfill useful purposes. Now, with the rise of cloud computing and the latest generation of large-scale networked systems, computer systems engineering is at the cutting edge of a range of technological developments.

Why Study BEng Honours Computer Systems Engineering?

This BEng degree is the basis for a wide range of Engineering based careers. Our pioneering and specialist Computer Systems Engineering degree prepares students for entry into an exciting career. They will be taught in high-tech labs by experts and have access to specialist equipment. You will be part of a well-resourced department studying among like-minded and ambitious students.The special features of the programme are:• Practical hands-on work in modern ESD

protected labs to illustrate the application of theory and concepts.

• Practical competencies in computer

communication systems and computer networks.

• Students have an edge as the University works with companies such as Microsoft, Dell EMC, IBM, Oracle and SAP in addition to being Cisco Net Academy – meaning the student will have access to the latest equipment, and can make use of specialist teaching materials and workshops.

• Programme content is enriched by providing industry engagement opportunities to students through industry speakers and field trips.

• Enrollment into the CISCO academy and opportunity to complete CCNA course

• Develop project management skills related to Engineering and computer networks projects, and opportunity to implement these skills in final year project

• Develop transferable technical skills as well as a strong background in professional ethics.

• Career coaching is available through the Careers and Employability Service.


Programme Content

Students will study core modules such as Computer networks, Fundamentals of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Data Communications, Digital Communications and Systems, Software Engineering, Internet Scale and Real Time Systems Development.

BEng Honours Computer Systems EngineeringIntake: September

The course will focus on the design of systems and services such as the use of cloud computing technology for data storage and distribution, that enable effective, secure and reliable global communications. Students will have the opportunity to put what you have learned to practical use and make valuable industry contacts. Throughout the course they will build confidence to develop and implement modern technologies relevant to electronic products and systems.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Computer Networks (30 Credits) • Computer Systems Architecture and

Operating Systems (30 Credits)• Fundamentals of Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics (30 Credits)• Programming for Data Communication and

Problem Solving (30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Research Methodology and Professional

Project Management (30 Credits)• Protocols and Network Performance

Modelling (30 Credits)• Engineering Software Development

(30 Credits)• Fundamentals of Computer Systems

Engineering (30 Credits)

Year 3 • Individual Project (30 Credits) • Real Time Systems (30 Credits) • Internet Scale Applications and

Development (30 Credits)• Emdedded Linux System and Application

Develompent (30 Credits)


The degree prepares you for a wide range of careers. Graduates will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to develop their entrepreneurship skills and establish their own business. This course opens the door to a career in computing wherever digital, mobile or network systems are involved. Recent graduates have progressed onto masters courses or have secured jobs with global companies in wireless and digital design, network design and implementation, network planning, mobile internet applications and services development. Careers include key roles as an Application developer, ICT Manager, Network Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, IT project Manager. Links with the employment market is established through visiting speakers from relevant sections of the industry. Our industry partners offer internships, deliver visiting lectures, assist with fields trips and recruit at the University’s Careers Day each year.


Head of Computer Engineering and

Informatics

Dr. Fehmida Hussaine. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 446 1248


Undergraduate Guide 2018 Science and Technology

The degree prepares students for a wide range of careers. Graduates will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to develop your entrepreneurship skills and establish your own business. This course opens the door to a career in computing wherever digital, mobile or network systems are involved. Recent graduates have progressed onto masters courses or have secured jobs with global companies in wireless and digital design, network design and implementation, network planning, mobile internet applications and services development. Careers include key roles as Application developer, ICT Manager, Network Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, IT project Manager. Links with the employment market is established through visiting speakers from relevant sections of the industry. Our industry partners offer internships, deliver visiting lectures, assist with fields trips and recruit at the University’s Careers Day each year.

Future Careers and EmployabilityIntroduction to the Programme

The field of computer communications is a multi-faceted one with exciting job opportunities. By choosing this degree, students will become a competent networking and computer communications practitioner who is able to design and implement safe network and computer communication systems. The course prepares students for a career in the design, operation, management and implementation of a range of computer communication systems, abilities that are in demand the world over.

Why study BEng Honours Computer Communications and Networks?

The BEng degree is a basis for a wide range of exciting computer networking areas and prepares students for entry into this dynamic field. The focus is on key operational and technical aspects of computer communication systems and relevant security issues, enabling you to appreciate emerging technologies.The special features of the programme are:• Practical hands-on experiments in modern

ESD protected labs to illustrate the

application of theory and concepts.• Practical competencies in computer

communication systems and computer networks.



• Enrollment into the CISCO academy and opportunity to complete CCNA course

• Develop project management skills related to engineering and computer networks projects, and opportunity to implement these skills in final year project

• Develop transferable technical skills as well as a strong background in professional ethics.

• Career coaching is available to all students through the Careers and Employability Service.


BEng Honours Computer Communications and NetworksIntake: September

Programme Content

Students will study core modules such as Computer networks, Fundamentals of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Data Communications, Digital Communications and Systems, Mobile Systems and Security. Students will learn how to adopt an engineering approach to the design, implementation and evaluation of communication systems in such a way that tested products can be delivered on time and within budget. In addation, students will have the opportunity to put what you’ve learned to practical use and make valuable industry contacts.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Computer Networks (30 Credits) • Computer Systems Architecture and

Operating Systems (30 Credits)• Fundamentals of Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics (30 Credits)• Programming for Data Communication and

Problem Solving (30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Research Methodology and Professional

Project Management (30 Credits)• Protocolas and Netwrok Performance

Modelling (30 Credits)• Data Communications (30 Credits) • Digital Systems Design (30 Credits)

Year 3 - All Compulsory • Digital Communications (30 Credits) • Individual Project (30 Credits) • Advanced Networking and Security

(30 Credits) • Witeless LANs and Module Computing

(30 Credits)



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The BSc Honours Business Information Systems degree programme prepares students for a wide range of business and computer-based careers including Systems Architects, Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Architects and Business Analysts.

Why Study BSc Honours Business Information Systems?

Business Information Systems is a multi-faceted programme with exciting job prospects. By choosing this degree programme, the student will gain an understanding of how organisations can use information systems to support their strategic, tactical and operational activities. The special features of the

programme are:• Programme provides a holistic approach to

information systems and business computing.• Students develop project management

skills related to information systems and technology projects, and have an opportunity to implement these skills in their final year project.

• Graduates become key players in managing information, technology and people.


• Programme content is enriched by providing industry engagement opportunities to

BSc Honours Business Information SystemsIntake: September

students through industry speakers and field trips.

• Career coaching and support is available to all students through the Careers and Employability Service.


Programme Content

The content is structured in ways that map explicitly on to modern technology. Core modules such as Business Information Systems in Practice, Database Design, and Decision Support Systems are thoroughly covered in this course. The students will develop a foundational understanding of how information systems occur in organisations and learn how organisational and information systems design relate to a wide range of businesses.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Business Information Systems in Practice

(30 Credits)• Information in Organisations (30 Credits) • Information Systems Foundations

(30 Credits)• Introduction to Business and Organisations

(30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Database Design (30 Credits) • Decision Support Systems (30 Credits) • Information Systems Research (30 Credits) • IS Analysis and Design (30 Credits)

Year 3 • IS Project (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Social, Professional and Ethical Issues in

Information Systems (30 Credits) - Compulsory

• Data warehousing and Business Intelligence (30 Credits) - Optional

• Healthcare Business Informatics (30 Credits) - Optional

• Innovation and Technology Management (30 Credits) - Optional

• Open Source Software (30 Credits) - Optional

• Strategic Management and IS (30 Credits) - Optional

• Systems Development Methodologies (30 Credits) - Optional

• AI Techniques in Information Management (30 Credits) - Optional


The degree opens door to varied careers in the business information system industry. Students will learn how a modern enterprise operates and how information systems are integral to its success. Recent graduates have progressed onto further studies or secured jobs with global companies in roles such as: Business Analyst, Database Developer/Administrator, IT Support Engineer, Programme Analyst, IT Project Manager, Systems Designer/Developer, and IS Manager. Links with the employment market is established through visiting speakers from relevant sections of the industry. Our industry partners offer internships, deliver visiting lectures, assist with fields trips and recruit at the University’s Careers Day each year.



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The BSc Honours Information Technology programme is structured in ways that map explicitly on to modern technology, and includes systems design, and application development, network design and management, and web-application development.

Why study BSc Honours Information Technology?

An Information Technology degree is a basis for a wide range of exciting IT-based careers including network management; systems design engineering, software development, and web-application development. Students will be

taught by experts in the field in a high-tech lab and have access to specialist equipment.The special features of the programme are:• Students develop a core set of transferable

technical skills as well as a strong background in professional ethics.

• Practical hands-on work in modern labs will be used to illustrate the application of theory and concepts.

• Students develop project management skills related to information systems and technology projects, and have an opportunity to implement these skills in their final year project.

• Students have an edge as the University works with companies such as Microsoft, Dell EMC, IBM, Oracle and SAP in addition to being Cisco Net Academy – meaning

BSc Honours Information TechnologyIntake: September

the student will have access to the latest equipment, and can make use of specialist teaching materials and workshops.


• Career coaching and support is available to all students through the Careers and Employability Service.


Programme Content

Students will study core modules such as Web Development, Information Systems Foundations, and IT Infrastructure and various optional IT modules. They will learn how a modern enterprise works and how to use a wide range of technologies to support its operation. In addation, the students will have the opportunity to put what you have learned to practical use and make valuable industry contacts.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Emerging Technologies in Practice

(30 Credits)• Information in Organisations (30 Credits) • Information Systems Foundations

(30 Credits)• Introduction to Programming (30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• IS Analysis and Design (30 Credits) • IT Infrastructure (30 Credits) • Web Development (30 Credits) • Remote Hosts and Web Services

(30 Credits)

Year 3 • IT Project (30 Credits) - Compulsory • AI Techniques in Information Management

(30 Credits) - Optional• Artificial Intelligence (30 Credits) - Optional • Healthcare Business Informatics

(30 Credits) - Optional• Human Factors in Design

(30 Credits) - Optional• Innovation and Technology Management

(30 Credits) – Optional• Social, Professional and Ethical Issues in

Information Systems (30 Credits) – Optional• Strategic Management and IS

(30 Credits) – Optional• Systems Development Methodologies

(30 Credits) - Optional • Open Source Software

(30 Credits) - Optional• Digital Multimedia Engineering



The degree prepares students for a wide range of varied careers. Graduates will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to be a self employed. Careers include key roles in the IT support sector, in the wider area of IT project development and where web, database and multimedia skills are required. Links with the employment market is established through visiting speakers from relevant sections of the industry. The industry partners offer internships, deliver visiting lectures, assist with fields trips and recruit at the University’s Careers Day each year.



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Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the human mind. At Middlesex University Dubai, we offer a solid grounding in modern psychology – a body of theoretical and practical knowledge concerning human behaviour and experiences. This programme combines a broad education in psychology with a specialist strand to develop counselling and interpersonal skills together with an understanding of the theory and practice of counselling.You will focus on the systems and theories that underpin both psychology and counselling, culminating in the submission of a portfolio of research and knowledge. Graduates of the programme will be eligible and well-prepared to undertake specialised postgraduate training to become qualified to practice as clinical or counselling psychologists.

Combining Psychology with Another Discipline

This Honours degree programme offers students a solid grounding in Psychology but also allows some specialisation in complementary areas through the various pathways available. The programme is specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a career within clinical or counselling occupations where a detailed understanding of human behaviour is important. The psychology programme has a strong focus on the practical investigation of human behaviour, culminating in the opportunity to undertake an independent piece of research in the final year.

Why Study BSc Honours Psychology with Counselling Skills?

Psychology and Counseling are disciplines that incorporate different approaches to the understanding of human behaviour. Your programme combines a broad education in Psychology with a specialist strand that focuses on Counselling Skills, theory and practice. Successful completion of the programme enables students to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychology Society, which is an important first step for those who wish to pursue further training in areas such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic or health psychology.This programme is designed for those who wish to pursue a career where an in-depth understanding and knowledge of human behaviour is essential, and counselling skills are an important asset. It is important to note that though as a graduate of this programme you will not be qualified to practice as either a counsellor or psychologist, but you will be eligible and well-prepared to undertake specialised postgraduate training leading into these professions.

Programme Content The degree provides sound understanding of basic core courses that start at foundation level in year one and develops in depth and details in year 2 and 3. The main focus of various modules is to enhance critical thinking and evaluation of taught concepts and theories, the development of basic counselling skills and self awareness, preparation for taking up future studies in clinical forensic or other applied

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fields, acquiring numerical and analytical skills which culminate into developing capacity to carry out independent research project. In addition to all other basic core modules students must complete a dissertation which is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out a research oriented piece of work and to relate the theoretical knowledge gained through the programme to empirical data. For the dissertation, the focus is on independent, self-managed, self-directed study within a framework of supervision.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Foundation Psychology (30 credits) • Research Methods & Design in Psychology

(30 Credits)• Psychological Data Analysis (30 Credits) • Foundation Counselling skills (30 credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Applied Psychology and Research Methods

Ethics (30 credits)• Developmental Psychology (30 credits) • Counselling & Psychological Therapies

(30 credits)• Social Psychology & Individual Differences

(30 credits)

Year 3 • Lifespan Psychology (30 Credits) - Optional• Health and Sports Psychology (30 Credits)-

Optional • Mental Health, Well-being and

Consciousness (30 Credits)-Optional• Affective Sciences and Positive Psychology

(30 Credits)-Optional• Coaching Psychology (30 Credits)-Optional • Psychology Dissertation

(30 credits) - Compulsory


Equipped with a wide range of academic, practical , counselling , and research skills the psychology programme with counselling skills graduates have significant career options such as joining variety of helping professional institutes/department such as Dubai Autism Centre, School counselling, Early Intervention centres etc. They are hired by various clinics and organisation related to counselling and health profession. Some graduates from this subject who undertake further academic studies, often developing specific areas of interest within Psychology or Social Sciences. Students with Psychology majors who seek British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation are eligible to take a conversion diploma in the United Kingdom after graduation. Postgraduate study and training is essential for those wishing to pursue the Chartered Psychology careers, which include counselling, clinical, organisational, educational and forensic psychology. Our Careers and Employability Service will offer you a range of support both while you are studying with us - and after you have graduated.


Head of Psychology

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Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the human mind. At Middlesex University Dubai, we offer a solid grounding in modern psychology - a body of theoretical and practical knowledge concerning human behaviour and experiences. This programme combines a broad education in Psychology with a specialist strand to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of Human Resource Management (including organisational behaviour). Graduates of the programme will be eligible and well-prepared to undertake specialised postgraduate training to become qualified to practice as occupational or organisational psychologists.

Combining Psychology with Another Discipline

This Honours degree programme offers students a solid grounding in Psychology but also allows specialisation in complementary areas through the various pathways available. The programme is specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a career where an understanding and knowledge of human resource management is essential. The psychology programme has a strong focus on the practical investigation of human behaviour, culminating in the opportunity to undertake an independent piece of research in the final year.

Why Study BSc Honours Psychology with HRM?

Psychology with HRM programme provides a combination of core psychology courses along

with specific attention to a specialisation in human resource management. The courses are designed for those who are interested to pursue either higher qualification in applied fields of psychology or in specific areas such as MA in HRM. The emphasis of this programme besides equipping the students with academic reading writing, critical thinking, researching, numeracy and use of IT is developing skills required to understand human behaviour in various cultural and social context and to appreciate individual difference in perceiving themselves and others. Learning psychology in general is exciting and when combined with a strand of managerial skills it adds up the enthusiasm, provides wider horizon to work with different organisational set up.

Programme Content

The degree provides sound understanding of basic core courses that start at foundation level in year one and develops in depth and details in year 2 and 3. The main focus of various modules is to enhance critical thinking and evaluation of taught concepts and theories, the development of numerical and analytical skills which culminate into developing capacity to carry out independent research project. In addition to all other basic core modules students must complete a dissertation which is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out a research oriented piece of work and to relate the theoretical knowledge gained through the programme to empirical data. For the dissertation, the focus is on independent, self-managed, self-directed study within a framework of supervision.

BSc Honours Psychology with Human Resource Management (HRM)Intake: September

Modules

Year 1 • Foundation Psychology (30 credits) • Research Methods & Design in Psychology

(30 credits)• Psychological Data Analysis (30 credits) • Management and Organisations

(30 credits)

Year 2• Applied Psychology Research Methods and

Ethics (30 credits)• Developmental Psychology (30 credits) • Biological and Cognitive Psychology

(30 credits)• Human Resource Management in Practice

(30 credits)

Year 3 • Business Psychology (30 credits) • Social Psychology & Individual Differences

(30 credits)• Leading Change (30 credits) • Psychology Dissertation (30 credits)


Equipped with a wide range of academic, practical and research skills the psychology programme with HRM graduates have significant career options such as joining any HRM department/consultancy or industrial organisational institutes etc. They are hired by various HRM and psychology based organisations.Some graduates from this subject undertake further academic study often developing specific areas of interest within Psychology or Social Sciences. Students with Psychology majors who seek British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation are eligible to take a conversion diploma in the United Kingdom after graduation. Postgraduate study and training is essential for those wishing to pursue the Chartered Psychology careers, which include counselling, clinical, organisational, educational and forensic psychology. Further studying in another subject area would enable graduates to qualify for a range of careers, for example, Human Resources or careers in Business. Our Careers and Employability Service will offer you a range of support both while you are studying with us - and after you have graduated.


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The Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Psychology with Marketing combines a broad education in psychology with a specialist strand to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of marketing (including consumer behaviour). Candidates have the opportunity to study psychology as a subject combined with another discipline.This can lead to careers in diverse occupations that do not carry the title ‘psychologist’ because the skills acquired while studying psychology transfer readily to various spheres in the world of work and provide an excellent general education. The skills that students will learn while studying psychology include: information finding, oral and written communication, numeracy, computer literacy, time-management, problem solving, group working and the ability to carry out independent research.

Special Features

• Provides a sound knowledge of psychology and marketing appropriate to future professional work.

• Introduces a broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches to psychology.

• Encourages students to develop a critical approach to their studies, evaluating theory and evidence accordingly.

• Equips students to communicate effectively in written and numerical forms.

• Encourages independent and experiential learning, the development of oral communication skills, and the capacity for independent work.

Why Study BSc Honours Psychology with Marketing?

Psychology with Marketing programme provides a combination of core psychology courses along with specific attention to specialisation in marketing. The courses are designed for those who are interested to pursue either getting higher qualification in applied fields of psychology or choosing to specialise in stream i.e. MBA in marketing. The emphasis of this programme besides equipping the students with academic reading writing, critical thinking, researching, numeracy and use of IT is developing skills required to understand human behaviour in various cultural and social context and to appreciate individual difference in perceiving themselves and others. Learning psychology in general is exciting and when combined with a strand of managerial skills it adds up the enthusiasm, provides wider horizon to work with different organisational set up.

Programme Content

The BSc Honours Psychology with Marketing programme will equip you with knowledge and practical skills in two distinct and yet complimentary subject areas. The skills that students will learn while studying psychology include: information finding, oral and written communication, numeracy, computer literacy, time-management, problem solving, group working and the ability to carry out independent research.

BSc Honours Psychology with MarketingIntake: September

Modules

Year 1 • Foundation Psychology (30 credits) • Marketing Theory and Practice (30 credits) • Research Methods & Design in Psychology

(30 credits)• Psychological data Analysis (30 credits)

Year 2• Biological and Cognitive Psychology

(30 credits)• Consumer Behaviour (30 credits) • Developmental Psychology (30 credits) • Applied Psychology Research Methods and

Ethics (30 credits)

Year 3 • Business Psychology (30 credits) • Direct and Customer Relationship Marketing

(30 credits)• Social Psychology and Individual Difference

(30 credits)• Psychology Dissertation (30 credits)


Most students in this programme will aim to take up a role in business management or consulting although the programme is suited to students who also want to continue on to further graduate studies in psychology especially industrial and or organisational to end up as a professional psychologist. Many intellectually stimulating and financially rewarding jobs are suited to individuals completing the BSc Honours Psychology with Marketing, some of which include Market Researcher, Data Analyst, Customer Service roles, Trainer and Client Service Representative.

Consulting including consumer behaviour consultants and account executives Middlesex has strong links with regional employers. Our industry partners offer internships and placement opportunities, give visiting lectures, and field visits and attend our Careers Day each year. Our Careers and Employability Service will offer you a range of support both while you are studying with us - and after you have graduated.


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Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the human mind. At Middlesex University Dubai, we offer a solid grounding in modern psychology - a body of theoretical and practical knowledge concerning human behaviour and experiences. This program is designed to give students an advanced level of understanding of the way that psychological theories and research have influenced our understanding of child and adult learning and teaching in educational settings.

The aim is to direct students to develop an appreciation of traditional and contemporary research, knowledge and applications in the domain. Psychology in Education provides a rich learning opportunity for students wanting to study educational psychology at Masters Level and for those planning a career in education. The programmes provide a combination of core psychology courses along with modules pertaining to policy and practice in a range of classroom settings.This programme combines a broad education in Psychology with a specific attention to a specialisation in Education. Graduates of the programme will be eligible and well-prepared to either getting higher qualification in applied fields of psychology or studying a PGCE to

pursue a career in Education.Why Study BSc Honours Psychology with Education?

Our Psychology with Education programme provides a combination of core psychology courses along with specific attention to a specialisation in education. The courses are designed for those who are interested to pursue either getting higher qualification in applied fields of psychology or in education. The emphasis of this programme besides equipping the students with academic reading, writing, critical thinking, researching, numeracy and use of IT is developing skills required to understand human behaviour in various cultural and social context and to appreciate individual difference in perceiving themselves and others. Learning psychology in general is exciting and when combined with a strand of pedagogy skills it adds up the enthusiasm, provides wider horizon to specialise in different educational fields.

Programme Content

BSc Honours Psychology with Education programme will prepare you to enhance your knowledge and skills in two different yet complimentary subject areas. The degree provides sound understanding of basic core

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courses that start at foundation level in year 1 and develops in depth and detail in year 2 and 3. The modules are designed in a way that you learn basic psychology courses along with education specific subjects. The main focus of various modules is to enhance critical thinking and evaluation of taught concepts and theories, the development of numerical and analytic skills which culminate into developing capacity to carry out independent research project i.e. dissertation in third year. For dissertation, the focus is on independent, self- managed, self-directed study within a framework of supervision.

Modules

Year 1 • Foundation Psychology (30 credits) • Research Methods & Design in Psychology

(30 credits)• Psychological Data Analysis (30 credits) • Approaches to Learning (30 credits)

Year 2• Applied Psychology Research Methods and

Ethics (30 credits)• Developmental Psychology (30 credits) • Biological and Cognitive Psychology

(30 credits)• Curriculum Studies Foundation & Key

Studies (30 credits)

Year 3 • Optional Module in Education (30 credits) • Social Psychology & Individual Differences

(30 credits)• Optional Module in Education (30 credits) • Psychology Dissertation (30 credits)


Equipped with a wide range of academic, practical and research skills the Psychology with Education graduates have significant career options working with children (or adults) in supportive learning contexts.They are hired by various Educational and psychology based organisations. Some graduates from this subject undertake further academic study often developing specific areas of interest within Psychology or Social Sciences. Student with Psychology majors who seek British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation are eligible to take a conversion diploma in the United Kingdom after graduation. Postgraduate study and training is essential for those willing to pursue the chartered psychology careers, which include counselling, clinical, organisational, educational and forensic psychology. Further study in another subject area would enable graduates to qualify for a range of careers in early childhood areas. Our Careers and Employability Service will offer you a range of support both while you are studying with us you have graduated.


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The BA Honours Early Childhood Studies programme is for those interested in the development, care and education of young children. The programme is concerned with ideas and practices that are drawn from many disciplines: history, psychology, philosophy, sociology, law and management - all of which contribute to the field of childcare and education. As undergraduates you are generally introduced to the study of each of these distinctive disciplines, within the context of examining childcare and education policies and procedures, teaching, caring, training and learning. Your judgements and conclusions are required to be grounded on relevant evidence and informed argument. The programme is studied over three years full-time, with the completion of four modules per academic year. The modules will be assessed by examination and submission of coursework assignments. In year 3 students will undertake a research module, alongside three other modules, which will culminate in a thesis submission and provide honours classification of their degree.

Why Study BA Honours Early Childhood Studies?

Many employers are increasingly expecting higher education to ensure that students graduate not only with a qualification, but also a broad understanding of the social issues in the real world, a well-developed battery of personal transferable skills (including communication, problem-solving and teamwork) and a coherent sense of personal values to which they are committed. The Early Childhood Studies programme is designed to meet these goals. This is achieved, in the first place, by ensuring that your learning process is one not based on passive assimilation of knowledge but is one where you participate

actively in the interpretation, evaluation and application of knowledge. Secondly, in addition to the knowledge component, Early Childhood Studies encourages you to identify and articulate your personal competencies and creates opportunities for your further development. The programme also maintains effective working links with the Careers and Employability service, who if you need assistance with finding internships and work placements during this programme and in the future, will happily oblige. Early Years is a growth area within the region and demand for highly skilled, competent practitioners is on the increase.

Programme Content

The BA Honours Early Childhood Studies programme will cover many areas of study including: history, psychology, sociology, leadership and management, curriculum studies and child development. The Early Childhood programme is designed to meet these goals, by ensuring that your learning process is one not based on passive assimilation of knowledge but is one where you participate actively in the interpretation, evaluation and application of knowledge. In addition to the knowledge component, Early Childhood Studies encourages you to identify and articulate your personal competencies and creates opportunities for further development. The programme also maintains effective links with our Careers and Employability Service.

BA Honours Early Childhood StudiesIntake: September

Modules

Year 1 • Approaches to Learning • Early Childhood Development • Reflective, Professional Practice in Early

Years• Infant Health and Well-Being

Year 2• Researching Lives: Social Investigation in

the Contemporary World• Social Perspectives on Childhood • Comparative and International Education • Curriculum Studies 0-7 Years

Year 3 • Dissertation Module for Early Childhood

Studies• Special Education Needs, Disability and

Inclusion• Children’s Literature • Leadership and Management in Early Years

Settings


Early Childhood Studies can lead to a range of careers in early year’s education across management, administration and research within a wide range of educational settings, as well as training organisations, charities, parents’ advisory-support groups, local authorities, health authorities, charities, housing associations and day nurseries. It is also the ideal foundation to becoming an early year’s teacher through completing a postgraduate qualification. This unique degree can offer an entry route into many of the different career paths identified below:

• Early Years/Nursery Teacher • Primary Teacher (teaching qualification

required)• Early Years Specialist/Adviser • Training Co-ordinator • Play Development Worker/Play

Therapist • Family Support Worker/Social Worker • Hospital Play Specialist

Please be aware that BA Honours Early Childhood Studies is not a qualifying teaching degree. Students who wish to become Primary Teachers will require a teaching qualification. The Middlesex Early Childhood Studies programme has strong industry links with nursery managers, psychologists, child development experts and specialist practitioners and trainers.



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The LLB Honours Law Programme is offered at Middlesex University campuses in London, Mauritius and Dubai. Throughout this programme, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to follow a career in law. A career in law offers determined graduates excellent professional prospects and fast progression. The LLB degree satisfies the requirements of the UK professional bodies, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, to enable graduates to proceed to the professional exams, Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course, if they wish to do so. The LLB Programme offered at Middlesex University Dubai was launched in September 2014 and is the only face-to-face British Qualifying Law Degree currently offered in the region.

Why Study LLB Honours Law?

Our lecturers have extensive expertise in academia and practice, bringing a wealth of international experience, challenging you to think beyond the textbook. Alongside developing a thorough grounding in the core areas of English Law, you will gain the legal skills and academic qualifications to embark on the next stage of training. A law degree is also an excellent platform for entering related professions.

Programme Content

You will develop your knowledge of all aspects of law at lectures, seminars and workshops and supplement this with your own independent study. Lectures may be interactive and are

designed to stimulate thinking and facilitate understanding. Seminars are small group discussions which you will need to prepare for in advance. Here you will learn to analyse legal principles and apply them to practical situations, assess competing arguments and choose between alternative approaches. Workshops are used to enhance a range of skills and focus on specific areas of expertise. Group work and moots (pretend courts) will hone your verbal arguing and presentation skills.The programme will also teach you to engage in legal research, and to review information from academic sources, journals and electronic resources. As you progress, you will have the opportunity to do your own research into an aspect of law which the course may has not covered. The programme also includes career and networking events and talks by guest speakers from the legal profession.

Assessment

You will be assessed through exams, moots (pretend courts), presentations and coursework. We will be looking at your knowledge and analysis of legal principles in different areas of law, and also your ability to conduct effective research, your understanding, analysis and use of source materials, your ability to assess competing legal arguments, and your capacity to recognise potential conclusions for situations and give reasons for them. You will be expected to write clearly, succinctly and accurately and use accurate legal terminology. We will also be looking at your verbal arguing skills and your ability to work in a team for moots and presentations.

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Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • English Legal System (30 Credits) • Contract Law (30 Credits) • Legal Method (30 Credits) • Public Law (30 Credits)

Year 2• Criminal Law (30 Credits) - Compulsory • EU Law (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Tort (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Consumers and the Law

(30 Credits) - Optional • UK and European Human Rights Law

(30 Credits) - Optional• Alternative Dispute Resolution and

Legal Ethics (30 Credits) - Optional

Year 3 • Equity and Trusts (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Land Law (30 Credits) - Compulsory • UK Company Law (30 Credits) - Optional • Employment Law (30 Credits) - Optional• Medical Law (30 Credits) - Optional• Project (30 Credits) - Optional• Public International Law

(30 Credits) - Optional• Evidence (30 Credits) - Optional• Integrated Learning and Work Placement

(30 credits) - Optional• Child and Family Law (30 credits) - Optional


The common career route for LLB graduates is that of a solicitor or barrister, but there are many related sectors where a law degree is also highly desired. Careers you might pursue include: solicitor, barrister, in-house counsel, legal executive, paralegal, community advisory work, international organisations, compliance, consulting, non-governmental sector, advocacy, etc.Below are just a few examples of the types of careers that you could pursue after graduating: Solicitor: As a solicitor, you will provide legal advice and assistance that covers any issue arising in private or business life for a variety of clients, from private individuals to large companies. Qualified solicitors have a variety of career options and can choose to work in a private practice (in a firm of solicitors), within a business or organisation, in local or national government, or in the court services. Barrister: Barristers are specialists offering advocacy and advice on legal matters and points of law and plead cases on behalf of their clients. Most barristers work from Chambers and are self-employed. An increasing number of employed barristers work in private and public organisations. In-house Legal Counsel: In-house legal work requires you to specifically work on the legal aspects of your company (your employer). Areas of law that you will encounter will depend upon the legal issues arising within that company, ranging from routine contractual duties to dealing with external solicitors. Legal executive: A legal executive does similar work to that of a solicitor but performs a more limited range of work often specialising in a particular branch of the law, for example conveyancing, wills and probate. Paralegal: As a paralegal, you will provide administrative and legal assistance for a firm of solicitors. Your duties will range from clerical work, to similar duties that would be undertaken by a trainee solicitor.


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The LLB Honours Law with International Relations Programme is offered at Middlesex University campuses in London and Dubai. Studying on this programme gives you an opportunity to complete a qualifying law degree while applying law in the turbulent, rapidly changing world of international relations. As well as fulfilling the professional requirements of students who wish to train towards general legal practice, the LLB Law with International Relations is especially suitable for students interested in pursuing a competitive career within multinational private, public and international organisations, mostly found in global city hubs (e.g. political, diplomatic, regulatory, campaigning, service-providing, consulting health, trade and other agencies, NGOs and charities). Throughout this programme, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to follow a career in law with a specialist knowledge and understanding of International Relations. A career in law offers determined graduates excellent professional prospects and fast progression. The LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations degree satisfies the requirements of the UK professional bodies, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, to enable graduates to proceed to the professional exams, Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course, if they wish to do so.

Why Study LLB Honours Law with International Relations?

Our lecturers have extensive expertise in academia and practice, bringing a wealth

of international experience, challenging you to think beyond the textbook. Alongside developing a thorough grounding in the core areas of English Law, you will gain the legal skills and academic grounding to embark on the next stage of training. A law degree is also an excellent platform for entering related professions. The unique combination between the two disciplines in the current degree equips students with well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the contemporary issues of law and international relations and the necessary skills to apply them within a professional context.

Programme Content

Since this programme leads to a qualifying law degree, students take nine obligatory (core) modules: English Legal System, Legal Method, Public Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, Tort Law, Land Law, and Equity and Trusts. In addition, you also pick from a range of exciting International Relations optional modules. The LLB Law with International Relations will sharpen your ability not only to understand, interpret, analyse and contextualise international events but also to discuss, advocate and campaign about them in different professional settings, whether those events occur in the realm of peace and security, trade, conflict or development. Such skills prepare you for a variety of possible career tracks in organisations such as the United Nations, the European Union, the Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe, the International Labour Organisation, the World Trade Organisation, and many other emerging international and regional organisations.

LLB Honours Law with International RelationsIntake: September

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory • Public Law (30 Credits) • Contract Law (30 Credits) • English Legal System (30 Credits) • Legal Method (30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Criminal Law (30 Credits) • Tort (30 Credits) • European Union Law (30 Credits)• Theories of International Relations

(30 Credits)

Year 3• Land Law (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Equity & Trusts (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Public International Law

(30 Credits) - Optional• Global Geopolitics: Critical Perspectives and

Issues (30 Credits) - Optional• Humanitarianism & Global Change

(30 Credits) - Optional• Integrated Work Placement

(30 Credits) - Optional• Project (30 Credits) - Optional


For students primarily interested in a career in legal practice, this course fulfils the standard undergraduate degree requirement for progressing to professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor. Alongside this established career track, the programme equips graduates with more nuanced understanding of how organisations and societies manage their interactions in the international arena. Students who complete the programme are well prepared for pursuing professional career options in law, as well as careers in multinational corporations and international organisations. This award is accredited and recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). It satisfies the entry requirements for the Legal Practice Course (if you are an aspiring solicitor) and the Bar Professional Training Course (if you are an aspiring barrister). The LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations should give students grounding for a legal career with an international focus or more generally speaking, a career specialising in international relations. This degree may for instance lead to a career with international organisations, governments, non-governmental organisations, consultancies, global companies, intergovernmental organisations, United Nations, campaigning organisations, charitable organisations and multinational companies. This programme also enables students to gain employment and/or further develop their careers in areas including academia, legal consultants, community advisory work, paralegals and legal executives.







The LLB Honours Commercial Law Programme is offered at Middlesex University campuses in London and Dubai. Throughout this programme, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to follow a career in law. The LLB Commercial Law degree satisfies the requirements of the UK professional bodies, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board to enable graduates to proceed to the professional exams, Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course, if they wish to do so. It additionally develops your understanding of the ethical, social, political, economic, cultural and historical contexts within which the law operates, as well as providing skills of legal analysis and an ability to evaluate legal systems and processes. Students get special knowledge on how law governs national and international business and trade.

Why Study LLB Honours Commercial Law?

The LLB Honours Commercial Law combines the compulsory ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’, a requirement of the legal professional bodies to satisfy the first or academic stage of professional legal education, with optional modules that allow students to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of Commercial Law and its complexities and to develop skills and expertise to move towards qualification and practice in this area.

Programme Content

Since this programme leads to a qualifying law degree, students take nine obligatory (core) modules, two commercial law-focused optional modules and a choice of an additional optional module. In Year 1, you will study English Legal System, Legal Method, Public Law and Contract Law. Year 2 will focus on Criminal Law, Tort, EU Law, English and International Commercial Law, and in Year 3 you will study Land Law, Equity and Trusts, Company Law

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plus one optional module. In a competitive but thriving legal field, graduates who combine sophisticated understanding of business with solid grounding in legal analysis and knowledge have a significant advantage. The knowledge and understanding you will gain includes primary sources of law such as case law, legislation and other relevant material including examination of how laws are made and developed, how the institutions within which the law is implemented function and how legal practitioners practise law. You will understand a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules, and the complexities of commercial law.

Modules


Year 2 - All Compulsory• Criminal Law (30 Credits) • Tort (30 Credits) • European Union Law (30 Credits) • English and International Commercial Law

(30 Credits)

Year 3 • Land Law (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Equity & Trusts (30 Credits) - Compulsory • UK Company Law (30 Credits) - Compulsory • Global Trade Law (30 Credits) - Optional • Advanced Mooting and Advocacy

(30 Credits) - Optional • Integrated Work Placement

(30 Credits) - Optional • Project (30 Credits) - Optional


The LLB Commercial Law is especially suitable for students interested in pursuing a career within a commercial legal practice or employed in in-house legal services. It is also a major asset for students who wish to take a solid foundation in legal understanding and skills into management, consultancy or entrepreneurship.The common career route for LLB Honours Commercial Law graduates is that of a solicitor, barrister, or in-house legal counsel, but there are many related sectors where a law degree is also highly desired. Graduates may also choose to continue into further study on courses such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or master’s programmes in law as well as related subjects.There are many sectors where a commercially focused law degree is highly desired, including business (Human Resources, Tax and Insurance, compliance), charity, management administration, the Civil Service, education and government.







The BA Honours Law Programme is a non-qualifying degree that, unlike the LLB Honours Law Programme, does not offer exemptions from the academic stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister. Students wanting to practice law should enrol in the LLB Honours Law Programme. BA Honours Law Programme allows students who are unable to achieve the progression requirements of the LLB to complete their undergraduate studies. In this context, the BA Honours Law programme can be considered as a progression route as well as, an exit route to the LLB Honours Law degree.

BA Honours LawIntake: September

Modules


Year 2• Civil and Criminal (30 Credits) - Compulsory• Equality and The Law

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• EU International Market Law

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• UK and European Human Rights Law

(30 Credits) - Optional• Consumers and The Law


Year 3 - All Optional• Public International Law (30 Credits)• Medical Law (30 Credits)• Employment Law (30 Credits)• UK Company Law (30 Credits)• Evidence (30 Credits)• Integrated Work Placement (30 Credits)






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BA Honours Advertising, Public Relations and Branding


This dynamic programme in Advertising, PR and Branding directly responds to an ever-changing business and technology environment. Our degree was developed with industry partners to provide you with the skills you need to succeed. It responds to the new ways people consume, create and share content in the digital era, and recognises that the creation and management of brands are crucial skills for those working in advertising and public relations.

Why study BA Honours Advertising, Public Relations and Branding?

• This is the only degree in Dubai that brings together advertising, public relations and branding

• There is a dedicated work placement opportunity in Year Two, which provides a launchpad for building your professional network

• Graduate with the skills, portfolio of work and industry connections that employers demand

• Our tutors include academic researchers,

journalists, editors, and PR and advertising experts, who will support your development and help you to build industry-specific, transferable skills

• Our campus puts you within easy reach of Dubai’s Media City and our students have secured placements with a range of companies including agencies such as Ketchum RAAD Middle East, Edelman, Havas PR and DNG Events

• You will benefit from a range of media-related events, including the Dubai Film Festival and the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Our students have interned at these events, participated in competitions there and won awards arranged by these organisations.

Programme Content

This innovative course explores a broad range of subjects and practices within the fields of advertising, PR and branding, from creative advertising and promotional video production to social media PR and place branding. You will learn about the traditional differences between paid, earned and owned media, but also the ways in which brand communications

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are transforming this media landscape.This course will enable you to develop all the practical skills that are integral to the disciplines of advertising, PR and branding. You will learn the full range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including digital data analytics, to generate insights into consumer behaviour. These insights will inform the design, development and pitching of creative work and campaigns, which will see you producing strategy documents and promotional media that will include social media content, adverts, events and videos.By the end of the course you will have developed a compelling portfolio of academic and creative work, but also essential skills in self-branding and reputation management.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Brands, Media and Society (30 credits) • Creative Advertising (30 credits)• Public Relations Practice (30 credits)• Content Design (30 credits)

Year 2 • Understanding Consumer Culture

(30 credits) - Compulsory• Brand Management

(30 credits) - Compulsory• Campaign Planning

(30 credits) - Compulsory• Creative Industries Work Placement

(30 credits) - Optional• Promotional Cultures (30 credits) - Optional• Promotional Video Production

(30 credits) - Optional

Year 3 • Independent Project

(30 credits) - Compulsory• Digital Advertising (30 credits) - Compulsory• Social Media and Public Relations

(30 credits) - Compulsory• Campaigns and Social Impact

(30 credits) - Optional• Entrepreneurship (30 credits) - Optional• Place Branding and International Diplomacy



Explore approaches to working in a diverse range of organisations, including the corporate or marketing communications divisions of commercial or charitable organisations, through to specialist advertising and PR departments in specific media industries. As a graduate, you can start a career in internal communications or information management; work in the communications department of commercial or non-profit organisations, or work in a PR or Advertising Agency. With contemporary skills in media, successful students will also be able to commence their careers with radio and/or TV broadcasters, publishing firms, film companies as well as magazines and newspapers. We have been involved in several student conferences arranged by the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) and our students have won the B-Hive Competition run by MEPRA for the past two years.



Dr. David Tully e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 4335618


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Whether you are an aspiring Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Film Researcher or Critic, our BA Honours Film is a single flexible degree course that meets the interests and ambitions of a wide variety of students united by a passion for film. At Middlesex we offer a unique degree experience in Film, not only because the course is designed to be flexible, and accommodating different kinds of film students, but also because it encourages, collaboration between students with different interests, skills and knowledge. This is great preparation for working professionally in the film industry. You will be part of a great community of people striving to be the best and developing their passion for film.

Why study BA Honours Film?

• Our facilities allow you to familiarise yourself with equipment and learn a wide range of practical skills from pre-production to post-production

• You will be taught by professional producers, directors and screenwriters with expertise in areas including experimental filmmaking, corporate filmmaking and drama

• You will learn from guest speakers from the industry

• Our excellent relationship with the film festivals, such as the Dubai Film Festival will allow you to participate in competitions related to a wide range of film activities. It also offers opportunities for internships and networking with professionals in the industry.

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Programme Content

Half of your first year of study is dedicated to practical filmmaking and you will learn the foundations of film production and post production. The other half of your first year studies focuses equally on storytelling for screen narratives and film analysis. Half of your second year is dedicated to producing and directing, looking at all stages in the filmmaking process from conception and development to post production. In your final year, you will choose your own film dissertation project. The scope for this project is very broad so you can develop a practical or theory-based film project in any area that excites you. You will also look at film theory and research in more detail, while preparing your film dissertation. You will also benefit from wider preparation for employment in the film industry, including gaining a greater understanding of finance, distribution and marketing.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Screen Storytelling (30 Credits)• Screen Aesthetics (30 Credits)• Film Production Fundamentals 1

(30 Credits)• Film Production Fundamentals 2

(30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Film Producing and Directing (60 Credits)• Film Documentary (30 Credits) • Screenwriting: The Short Film (30 Credits)

Year 3 - All Compulsory• Major Project (30 Credits) • Film Ideology and Aesthetics (30 Credits) • Film Entrepreneurship (30 Credits)• Advanced Producing and Directing

(30 Credits)


Graduates of this course have gone on to a wide range of careers, including writers, editors, sound technicians, directors of photography, camera assistants, directors and designers. Some are working at major institutions such as the BBC, while others have set up their own small businesses, attracting both commercial work and funded commissions. Some have become music video producers and others are freelancers representing a range of special professions within production and post-production. We help you to establish yourself in the industry in all kinds of ways, including supporting your submission of work to film festivals and supporting your writing, whether critical journalism or screenwriting.







Journalism is a rapidly changing and always exciting sector to be involved in. Our degree will equip you with the technical and incisive critical thinking skills you will need to tell stories across platforms and hit the ground running in the fast paced and exciting journalism and communication industry.

Why study BA Honours Journalism and Communication?

• You will be taught by a team of experienced practitioners, dedicated technical tutors, and passionate academics at the forefront of research to inform the innovation of practice

• You could choose to take modules that will equip you with transferable skills to enter the communication industry job sector generally

• You can take advantage of the university’s strong links with industry and opportunities for you to gain work placements.

• Our campus puts you within easy reach of Dubai’s Media City and our students have secured placements with a range of magazines including Time Out, Elle, OK! Middle East and Rolling Stone.

• You will benefit from a range of media-related events, including the Dubai Film Festival and the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Our students have interned at these events, participated in competitions there and won awards arranged by these organisations.

Programme Content

You will be learning technical skills in journalism technologies, and shooting and editing news packages from the very start of

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your degree. You will progress through the modules ensuring you can produce and tell stories across platforms. You will develop key journalistic skills such as finding and gathering news, engaging wider and diverse audiences, and writing neat and accurate copy. You will be able to analyse, deliberate and write effectively, whether for essays and constructing arguments, or online for a specific news audience. You will gain knowledge in the wider communications field, covering how campaigns are used by media and affect society and how politics can influence news. You will learn how to work independently and as part of a team to produce stories. You will know how to work effectively in a variety of roles in a newsroom, whether you are presenting, writing or editing news material.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Journalism Skills (30 credits) • What is Journalism? (30 Credits) • Campaign Communication (30 Credits)• Information, Power and People (30 Credits)

Year 2• Multimodal Journalism

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Investigative Techniques

(30 Credits) - Compulsory• Arts, Lifestyle and Sports Journalism

(30 Credits)• Broadcast Journalism (30 Credits)• Innovation, Science and Technology Writing

(30 credits) - Optional• Political Communication


Year 3• Entrepreneurship (30 credits) - Compulsory• Independent Project

(30 credits) - Compulsory• Long-form Journalism

(30 credits) - Optional • The Newsroom (30 credits) - Optional• Journalism, Money and Power

(30 credits) - Optional• Global Journalism and News Culture

(30 credits) - Optional• International and Digital PR



The BA Honours Journalism and Communication degree has been designed with a specific understanding of the extension of journalistic practices and of communications production throughout the economy. Equally, the continuing development and distribution of digital communications technologies provide an opportunity for students to work innovatively and gainfully as freelancers. The curriculum is designed to equip students with skills allowing them to benefit from this situation. Links with the employment market are arranged through internships with the assistance of the Careers and Employability Service; visiting speakers from relevant sections of the media industry and field trips. Staff with ongoing practical and professional experience all help students in furthering their career goals.






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From the design of traditional advertising and branding to digital media, our BA Honours Graphic Design combines creativity with technical skills, exploring how to visually communicate messages and ideas effectively and inventively.

Why study BA Honours Graphic Design?

Our BA Honours Graphic Design degree aims to prepare, educate and inspire the creative designers of the future.We offer enjoyable, challenging projects with a wide variety of outcomes and the flexible structure of the course will encourage you to challenge the boundaries of graphic design practice. You will have the opportunity to develop your own creative voice guided by enthusiastic staff members and supported by fantastic facilities.As the course progresses, we focus on communicating ideas and information through exciting problem solving projects in branding, magazine design, typography, information design, advertising and publicity, editorial design, packaging, exhibition design, editorial photography and art direction, moving image and digital media.You will also get to explore industry standard software programmes, materials and print processes, conceptual thinking and the use of design to inform, persuade or present an argument, and solve visual communication problems to a professional standard.

Our students on this programme in London are identified by leading design organisations such as D&AD, the RSA and ISTD as among the best graduates nationally, winning numerous awards. Graduates of that course have gone on to work for magazines, design consultants, advertising agencies and media providers all over the world.

Programme Content

Year oneDuring the first year, you will be introduced to the diversity of the study area and the breadth of approaches to solving graphic design problems. You will engage in visual research, lateral and logical thinking and diverse visual communication methods to develop sound working approaches in solving graphic design problems. You will discover the creative and communicative potential of typography, and the breadth and diversity of historical and contemporary practice in graphic design.Exploring a variety of different graphic media, you will be encouraged to develop an inventive and experimental response to the use of processes and materials in workshop areas including photography, typography, design thinking and digital illustration.

Year twoThe focus shifts in your second year to problem solving in context and exploring different design specialisations. The projects will enable you to investigate the potential of format and structure, analysing complex information to come up with imaginative visual

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communication solutions. An understanding of specialist subject areas of creative practice is developed through studio and workshop based activities, enabling students to develop individual approaches to visual communication with the acquisition of intermediate specialist skills. Creative workshop areas such as advertising, book design, magazine design, moving image, and interactive and web design will be undertaken.

Year threeFor your final year of study you will concentrate on solving visual communication problems to a highly professional standard and developing a portfolio tailored to your strengths that

highlights your individual graphic design style and working methodology. There will be opportunities for students to participate in student award competitions; extend their range of specialist skills in graphic design and visual communication; pursue creative problem solving projects, self-directed projects and graphic authorship. Throughout the year your knowledge and skills will be deepened and extended through a choice of briefs in branding, publishing, publicity, advertising, retail, interactive media, creative industry competitions and a major self-initiated project.

Modules

Year 1 - All Compulsory• Design Exploration (30 Credits)• Creative Typography (30 Credits) • Graphic Design Creative Workshops

(30 Credits)• Understanding Visual Communication

(30 Credits)

Year 2 - All Compulsory• Graphic Design Practice (60 Credits) • Graphic Design Communication Workshops

(30 Credits)• Graphic Design Cultures (30 Credits)

Year 3 - All Compulsory• Graphic Design Major Projects (60 Credits) • Graphic Design Professional Projects

(60 Credits)



Mr. Edward Ryan e. [email protected]. +971 (0)4 568 7092

The Middle East and North Africa is the fastest-growing region in the world for design, worth over US$100 billion across the region. With regard to opportunities for graphic designers in the UAE, positive industry related developments have occurred over recent years and look likely to continue into the future, boding well for those students embarking on a design related career.Graphic designers may find employment primarily in design agencies, advertising agencies, digital media companies, as freelance designers in a range of specialist areas or in a growing number of companies that have the foresight to buy in good design as part of their business strategy. These are all growing sectors in Dubai where significant employment opportunities have been created in recent years. The programme supports graduates’ future career development through the attainment of professional practice skills, attendance at professional lectures and presentations, the opportunity to work on ‘live’ briefs and enter international design competitions, work experience, the production of a pdf portfolio and participation in the graduate degree show. Having achieved an admirable pace of economic growth through sectors such as trade & logistics, retailing, tourism & hospitality, aviation and banking & financial services, the Emirate of Dubai has set its aim on becoming a regional and international creative hub for design businesses.



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Research the course you wish to study and check the entry requirements.

Visit an Open Day to meet faculty, students and take a campus tour. You may also visit the Admissions Department from Sunday – Thursday should you wish to.

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a. Visit our website www.mdx.ac.ae and click ‘Apply Now’. You’ll be prompted to create an account.

b. Complete the online application formc. Ensure that you have your documents

available, although if you need to upload your documents at a later stage you can save your application form and continue the application through ‘the ‘sign in’ tab. You will need:

• Official copy of academic credentials/transcripts

• English Language Test Results (if applicable)

d. In addition, all applicants must submit the following before enrolment:

• 2 Academic reference letters on the official letterhead

• Copy of Emirates ID ( if UAE residents)

• Clear copy of a valid international passport.

• Visa page confirming a valid U.A.E residence visa (if UAE residents)

• Personal statement of a minimum of 200 words

e. Your application will then be assessed by our Admissions Department. You can view the status of your application by logging back into the system through the ‘sign in’ tab at www.mdx.ac.ae

If you meet the entry requirements you will be sent an offer letter to your registered email account within 48 hours from the time of submission. If there are a number of conditions still to meet i.e. final exam results, English Language Test Results etc. you will be issued with a Conditional Offer Letter. If you have met all of the conditions you will be issued with an Unconditional Offer Letter.

Once you have received your Offer Letter, you should follow the next steps and confirm your offer by signing and returning the Offer Acceptance Letter.

In order to secure your place you should make a deposit payment of AED 7,000 (this deposit is refundable should you not meet the entry requirements if you are holding a Conditional Offer Letter).

You can now apply for accommodation and transportation – more information is available at www.mdx.ac.ae/prospective-students

Congratulations! You are now officially a student of Middlesex University Dubai! Make sure that you attend an Induction Day and Enrol – you will be notified of the date and times in advance.

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At Middlesex University Dubai we accept students with a diverse range of qualifications from varying backgrounds. Please note that entry requirements vary based on the specific programme and you can find further details at www.mdx.ac.ae/courses

The following international qualifications are considered for admission:

• Successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP). Equivalent programmes from other universities/colleges/institutes will also be considered

• Indian Secondary School Certificates issued by CBSE/ISC/NIOS/All State Boards

• British A Levels • International Baccalaureate • UAE’S General Secondary Education

Certificate Examination Grade 12 (Tawjihiya) plus successful completion of the Middlesex University Dubai IFP or equivalent programme

• Pakistani National Curriculum: completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary

institution (university/college). Candidates that have successfully completed FSC/HSC are admitted to the Middlesex University Dubai’s IFP

• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: minimum overall grade of 12. Students completing the High School Diploma are admitted to the IFP

• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: Candidates are admitted to the IFP

• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan: Candidates are admitted to the IFP

• West African GCE: Candidates are admitted to the IFP

• BTEC Level 3 Qualifications (suite of qualifications known as Nationals) may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme.

Please note that the above list only shows a selection of qualifications. If your high school system does not appear on the list, please contact our Admissions Office [email protected] and we will be able to advise you further.

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Entry Requirements

All undergraduate programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries (such as the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), must demonstrate English language proficiency.

British National Curriculum (GCSE):Grade C or higher in English at O Level/AS Level/A Level.Additionally, students with the following qualifications may also be considered as having met the English language requirements:

International Baccalaureate: Minimum grade 4 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB OR a minimum of grade 5 in English B (Higher Level).

Indian Secondary School Certificates issued by the CBSE/ICSE boards:Minimum grade of 70% in English

West African/Nigerian Curriculum:WAEC/WASSCE/SSSCE/NECO English – minimum grade C6

For more information please contact our Admissions Department at [email protected]

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The ability to fund your university tuition fees is an important consideration for all students. We offer a comprehensive scholarship and grants package to ensure we are acknowledging exceptional academic merit and supporting those who need support. Tuition fees are determined by the study level and number of modules chosen along with the applicable payment plan.

Tuition fees cover the normal cost of tuition at the University including application, enrolment, curriculum delivery, examinations (first attempt only) and access to common learning facilities and student online systems, plus attendance to your Graduation Ceremony. Please be aware that separate fees, charges, payment methods and refund procedures apply to additional services that a student

may opt for including (but not limited to), transportation, student visa, accommodation at the University’s Halls of Residence, core textbooks and stationary items, supplementary field trips and conferences. Students undertaking certain programmes may be required to pay additional fees to cover part or all the cost of special equipment, consumables or facilities – this information will be provided to students in advance.

Education LoansWhether you are a working professional, parent or self-funding student, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank are providing education loans to help with the costs of university for students who are choosing to study at Middlesex University Dubai. For more information on funding options visit www.adcb.com/education.

(All fees are inclusive of VAT)

* Fees are subject to change depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment.

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All Undergraduate Programmes

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Grade 9 & 8 7 6 & 5 4

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At Middlesex University Dubai we see the importance of rewarding students for their current and ongoing achievements. Our Scholarship and Grants programme offers financial reward to both new and existing students. You can apply for one scholarship or one grant at a time, unless otherwise stated. The scholarship or grant will be divided over the duration period of time studying at Middlesex University Dubai.

Please note: Scholarships are not transferable to other Middlesex University Campuses.

Curriculum 90,000 AED 65,000 AED 40,000 AED 35,000 AED 20,000 AED

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CBSE , ICSE and other Indian State Boards

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25 – 26points

Thannawiya 100%98 –

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WAEC 36+

MU points31 – 35

MU points26 - 30

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BTEC Level 3 Distinction

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Laws in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) require all non-national students to obtain a Student Visa for the duration of their studies. Middlesex University Dubai provides Students Visas for applicants studying on any of our academic programmes.

Student visas are issued for duration of 12 months at a time; hence an postgraduate student may require 2 or 3 renewals during their course of study at Middlesex University Dubai.

The procedure for applying for a Student Visa cannot commence until you have accepted your Offer of Admission, cleared all academic conditions (if any) and paid your tuition fees along with the Student Visa Charges outlined below.

How to Apply: Once you have accepted your Offer of Admission and have cleared all academic conditions (if any), you should proceed to make a payment for your tuition fees along with the student visa annual fee and visa deposit. For information visit www.mdx.ac.ae/student-visa

Note: To avoid delay with your student visa application, please ensure that all documents are fully completed.Student Visa Fee: AED 5,701.88Visa Deposit: AED 2,500 (refundable after visa cancellation [minus cancellation charges]).

Inclusive of:Visa processing feesEmirates IDMedical Insurance

Visa charges are set by Dubai Knowledge Park authorities, and may be subject to change.


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The accommodation boasts excellent facilities including a gym, pool, games room and a basketball/badminton court – there’s always something happening! The Residences offers segregated living, with males and females each having their own common areas within the villa. Complimentary transportation between the Residences and the University Campus is offered to students residing at the Residences.

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G Shared 4 24,255

H Shared 3 25,908.75

I Shared 3 24,806.25

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Dubai 4,250 2,125

Sharjah 5,250 2,625

Ajman 5,750 2,875

Abu Dhabi 6,000 3,000

Middlesex University Dubai offers a free shuttle service for all students from the local metro station on a regular basis up until 7pm, Sunday to Thursday. A complimentary shuttle service from the Residences to University Campus is also offered on a regular basis. For those living in Dubai and in neighbouring emirates, we offer the following transportation service:

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Campus Location The best way to discover what we can do for you and your future is to visit us and experience Middlesex Dubai for yourself.

You can choose from a range of Open Days and campus tours throughout the year, where we can show you around in person. www.mdx.ac.ae/opendays

If you are an international student, you could meet us in your country. We attend a number of international fairs of which you can find on our website.

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Disclaimer

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