Opportunity modules
Opportunity modules
Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.
Students on most courses will study two Opportunity Modules in Year One and two Opportunity Modules in Year Two. This will be clearly indicated on the ‘modules’ section of your course page. Each module is worth 10 credits, and you may choose more than one module from a theme area if you wish.
The job market for graduates is highly competitive. These modules are designed to assist you in gaining the expertise, self-assurance, and professional abilities that will give you an advantage and help you stand out from the competition.
Modules may include:
- Industry Experience
- Professional Skills
- Leading Teams
- First Aid at Work
- Careers in Public Services
- Careers in Armed Forces
Living sustainably enhances our standard of living, safeguards our ecology, and protects natural resources for future generations. You will have the opportunity to explore the most pressing sustainability issues while learning about cutting-edge economic theories, technological advancements, and change-promoting legislation.
Modules may include:
- Introduction to Sustainability
- UK Government Grand Challenges
- Sustainable Design Projects
- Innovation and New Technologies
- Resilience
- Ethics
Strong communities are important because they're typically a big source of kinship and belonging. By participating in community projects, sharing your experiences, learning from others, and participating in discussions, these modules will provide you the chance to deepen your understanding of civic society.
Modules may include:
- Future Citizen
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Volunteering
- Government and Public Policy
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Human Rights and Policing
Finding the time and drive to commit to a balanced diet and exercise plan while juggling other commitments can be difficult. But maintaining a healthy lifestyle has enormous advantages for both the mind and body and making consistently healthy decisions extends life. You will have the opportunity to study motivation, exercise, and nutrition while concentrating on individual needs.
Modules may include:
- Mindfulness
- Social Dance and Culture
- Nutrition and Wellbeing
- Instructing Fitness and Exercise
- Sports and Performance Psychology
- Instructing Exercise to Music
Our ability to be creative allows us to approach problems with more innovation and openness. Creativity expands the mind, broadens our perspectives and can help eliminate prejudice. Through practical projects, you will explore new avenues and free your imagination.
Modules may include:
- Design Thinking
- Creative Printmaking
- Art, Creativity and Culture in Society
- Community Art for Social Change
- Zine Production
- Song Writing for Stage and Screen
Developing essential digital abilities is the first step in learning many new things. Today, many jobs demand digital proficiency and an online presence is essential for most businesses. These modules will help equip you with the core digital skills necessary for both the workplace and day-to-day living, such as how to operate digital devices, how to stay safe online and basic creative skills using technology.
Modules may include:
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Photo Editing
- Video Editing
- IT Essentials
- Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security
The need to grow and develop is fundamental to who we are. Not everyone can maintain motivation on a personal and professional level. Even highly motivated people occasionally need to check in with their personal growth objectives to keep on course. These modules are created to assist you in improving your levels of motivation, self-assurance, assertiveness, communication skills, and stress management in order to help you reach your maximum potential.
Modules may include:
- The Science of Comedy
- Finding Your Why
- Critical Thinking
- Living Well
- Theories, Principles and Practices of Teaching and Training
- Meditation and Conflict Resolution
In the history of the modern economy, entrepreneurs have been disproportionately responsible for truly radical innovations like the aeroplane, railway, computer, automobile, electric service, telephone, and so on. These innovations not only fundamentally altered consumers' lives but also laid the groundwork for a wide range of other industries, which, when combined, fundamentally altered entire economies. Bring ideas to life while learning about frameworks for social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship theory and practise, and tactics for promoting an innovative culture.
Modules may include:
- Media Training
- Social Media Marketing
- Developing Your Side Hustle
- Accounting and Finance for Business
- Branding
- Event Planning and Promotions Management