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Overview
The Business and Society - The Changing World of Work module from Queen Mary University of London focus on these trends with a view to understanding their implications for work, employment and society. Some issues explored in this module are: automation and AI; emotional labour; flexible working; the platform economy; climate change; regulation and the role of the state; globalisation. The extent to which COVID-19 has disrupted, or accelerated, such trends will also be explored throughout.
Course aims
This course aims to:
- to provide students with an understanding of social, political, technological, environmental and economic challenges facing modern workplaces
- to provide students with knowledge as to how external, societal factors are influencing the experience of work
- to equip students with relevant strategies to navigate the future world of work
- to develop students' ability to think critically about the consequences of changes to work and employment
- to offer students an international perspective on the changing world of work
Programme Structure
You will gain:- subject expertise in the field of work and employment
- specific concepts and ideas relating to contemporary workplaces
- an understanding of key debates related to the changing world of work
- develop strategies for addressing future challenges faced by organisations
- understand some of the ethical debates related to the changing world of work
- understand the relationship between societal factors and the experience of work.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 100
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
- if your home university uses the UK scale, we require a 2:1 average
- if your home university uses a percentage scale, we usually require a minimum 65% average
- If you hold a degree from a majority English speaking country plus Canada you may use this degree to satisfy the English language requirements for entry, provided the degree was completed no more than 5 years before the start date of the course to which you are applying.
- An IELTS score of 7 or higher, for the majority of courses
- An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher for science-based courses
- A TOEFL iBT score of 92 or higher
- CET4 - 550 or CET 6 - 493
- A degree taught in English within the last five years*
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2500 GBP / full≈ 2500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2500 GBP / full≈ 2500 GBP / full
Additional Details
If you choose to study for 2 sessions you automatically receive a tuition fee discount:
- One Session: £2500
- Both Sessions: £4900
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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