FdA Public Sector Management
About This Course
Foundation Degree in Public Sector Management The qualification will develop your academic writing skills, management and leadership skills and motivate you towards further study onto a BA(Hons) Top Up Degree. The Public Sector Business environment and key concepts will be explored and the impacts of the economy on the Public Sector. You could also apply for a Public Sector Graduate programme as well as gain the appropriate level of qualification to apply for more specialist roles with the Public Sector, such as Researcher, a senior role within the Armed forces or a role in the Emergency Services, Local Council/Government, Courts, Prison Service and the Probationary service. You could also move into to study a PGCE and work in the education sector.
The programme modules are varied and allows you to explore case studies linked to the Public Sectors past experiences and future plans. Extended research skills will be developed, and management and leadership theories investigated, and you will create and undertake projects to support third sector organisations and analyse and evaluate data and Human Resource Management.
Legislative requirements will be explored in depth and amendments to current legislation considered with a focus on human resource management, equality and diversity and ethical issues.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Foundation Degree you’ll have a clear understanding of the Public Sector industry, and gained relevant practical skills, and be able to confidently undertake and interpret academic research that will allow you to progress onto the BA (Hons) Level 6 Top Up in Public Sector Management, or into employment.
Standard
48 UCAS points from level 3 studies, Access to Higher Education
Or
Other relevant level three qualifications.
Non-Standard
The TEC Partnership will also encourage applications from non-traditional learners who lack formal academic qualifications. All such non-traditional applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work (entry assignment) and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience. Accreditation of prior learning Applicants may be admitted with credit for prior certificated learning (APcL) or work/life experience or other uncertificated learning (APeL) - refer to East Riding College Admissions Policy.
A typical offer for this course would ask for the entry requirements to be met, however, all offers take individual applicants’ experience and qualifications into account.
This is the newly validated Foundation Degree modules from September 2023: (still awaiting the final sign off for the validation)
Level 4 year one:
- Key Business Concepts
- Management of Human Resources
- Government, Policy and Society
- Poverty and Deprivation
- Health and Well-Being
- Research Skills
Level 5 year two:
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Business and Economics
- Contemporary Issues
- Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Career Professional Development (30 hours work experience element) – (long & thin)
- Advanced Research Project
You will be assessed during the Foundation Degree through different assessment methods such as presentations, written reports and essays, information leaflets, posters.
The programme content will be delivered through a combination of theoretical lectures, off-site visits and seminars with guest speakers from industry. Students will have the opportunity to work individually and as a group whilst gaining additional programme support via tutorial sessions.
A focus on real world problems and issues, encountered in both classroom, through research and up to date current affairs and case studies and field work contexts. Field work, leadership and teamwork are core to the student experience at all stages of the programme, and teaching focuses on problem solving issues.
Vocational experience will be delivered within a work placement of the students’ choice. Students are expected to complete independent learning whilst using the College’s virtual learning environment for programme resources and interactive communication/support.
QAA Good inspected level Foundation Degree validated by Hull University.
Less fees than a traditional university and lower accommodation fees as able to stay local.
Students can access the Hull University campus 24/7 and are given a student ID badge to access the universities facilities and resources.
Exceptional one to one pastoral support, small personal groups.
Exceptional feedback from staff to help with academic development.
Opportunity to gain valuable work experience and networking with local employers.
One full day per week to help balance work and family commitments.
All staff RTS with Hull University, up to date CPD and committed to the success of the programme and all of our students, student led.
Experienced team – programme now in it’s 8th year – always excellent feedback from External Examiner, the University and students.
Successful students have the option of continuing their studies by applying for a BA(Hons) Level 6 top-up programme within a related subject such as a BA (Hons) in Public Sector Management.
Students may also gain or continue employment in a range of professions within the public sector.
