University of Plymouth Faculty of Business Plymouth Business School School of Law, Criminology and Government Programme Specification Management, Government and Law (Foundation Route for Specified Qualification) including BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) and LLB (Hons) 5006 Final Approved Version August 2017 1
1. Management, Government and Law (Foundation Route for Specified Qualification) UCAS code N205 JACS code N200 2. Awarding Institution: University of Plymouth Teaching institution(s): University of Plymouth 3. Accrediting body(ies) NA 4. Distinctive Features of the Programme and the Student Experience The Management, Government and Law (Foundation Route for Specified Qualification) covers management, government and law and is integral and common to degree courses in management, law, criminology, sociology, international relations, politics and tourism for students admitted through this route. Upon successful completion, students will automatically continue their studies on the degree course of their choice, including BA (Hons) (duration 4 years, or 5 years with sandwich placement); BSc (Hons) (duration 4 years, or 5 years with sandwich placement); and LLB (Hons) (duration 4 years). The MGL (Foundation Route for Specified Qualification) is designed to help students find the best possible direction for their studies and the grounding necessary to progress with their chosen course. It develops knowledge and skills across the foundations of the discipline areas of study and the professional competencies and confidence required for successful careers. This route is suitable for non-standard entrants with qualifications other than A level, including mature returners to study (no prior knowledge of management, government or law is required). The Faculty of Business is committed to widening access and encouraging students to explore, experiment and engage with the regional community, national/international organisations and agencies and in wider societal debate about big issues. To this effect the MGL (Foundation Route) has four overarching themes: Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial behaviour; Education for Sustainable Development (EfSD); Governance, citizenship, CSR and ethics and; Internationalisation. 2
5. Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Group(s) The National Qualification Framework (QCF) Level 3 has been used as the benchmark for programme and curriculum design. Aligned to the aims of the QCF the Foundation year will be: inclusive - able to recognise the achievements of learners at any level and in any area of learning responsive enabling individuals to establish routes to achievement that are appropriate to their needs accessible building a system on clear design features that are easy for all users to understand non-bureaucratic based on mutual trust and confidence, supported by a robust and proportionate approach to regulation and quality assurance 1 1 QCF Regulatory Arrangements 2008 Ofqual p:5 3
6. MGL (Foundation Route for Specified Qualification) structure 2017-18 Week Date W/C 8 18/09/2017 9 25/09/2017 10 02/10/2017 11 09/10/2017 12 16/10/2017 13 23/10/2017 14 30/10/2017 15 06/11/2017 16 13/11/2017 17 20/11/2017 18 27/11/2017 19 04/12/2017 20 11/12/2017 21 18/12/2017 22 25/12/2017 23 01/01/2018 24 08/01/2018 MGL008 Business and Accounting MGL005 Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice Studies 25 15/01/2018 Study Break - Personal Tutor Meetings 26 22/01/2018 27 29/01/2018 28 05/02/2018 29 12/02/2018 30 19/02/2018 31 26/02/2018 32 05/03/2018 33 12/03/2018 34 19/03/2018 35 26/03/2018 36 02/04/2018 37 09/04/2018 38 16/04/2018 39 23/04/2018 40 30/04/2018 41 07/05/2018 42 14/05/2018 43 21/05/2018 44 28/05/2018 MGL008 Business and Accounting Induction MGL007 Introduction to Academic Writing Christmas Break MGL012 Supervised Research Project Study Break - Personal Tutor Meetings MGL012 Supervised Research Project Study Break - Personal Tutor Meetings MGL005 Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice Studies ELECTIVES (choose one): MGL009 Introduction to Tourism Hospitality and Events MGL006 Introduction to Government and Society MGL011 Introduction to Economics MGL013 Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation MGL010 Research Skills 4
7. Programme Aims The programme will: develop students theoretical and foundational knowledge constructs across the fields of management and criminal justice studies and law. In addition electives will build a knowledge base of a students area of interest; tourism, government, public policy, politics, sociology; deepen students prior learning and/or experience by enhancing critical awareness of the subjects, and by developing specialist knowledge and skills; engage students in a debate about changing frames of reference for business, organisations and agencies, society and the environment; raise level of consciousness about the key programme themes of Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial behaviour; Education for Sustainable Development (EfSD); Governance, citizenship, CSR and ethics and Internationalisation; enable students to be effective higher education learners; engage students in a reflexive, action-research-based and experiential learning process; develop students research, project,management and problem-solving skills to enable them to prepare them for academic and professional practice application; develop students academic and professional practice skills to prepare them for higher education progression and through later career planning; provide a supported process of personal development to through a tailored programme of structured learning; widen access to higher education in the Faculty of Business; provide the opportunity for students to automatically continue their studies on the degree of their choice including BA (Hons) (duration 4 years, or 5 years with sandwich placement); BSc (Hons) (duration 4 years, or 5 years with sandwich placement); and LLB (Hons) (duration 4 years). 8. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes 8.1 Knowledge and understanding On successful completion graduates should have developed: 1) an understanding of key concepts and contexts in related business and law, as well as a chosen destination such as the; government and tourism disciplines 2) an awareness of business and institutional decision-making; 3) an understanding about how technology is used to inform and influence practice/organizations and institutions; 4) an appreciation of the key principles of sustainability, equality and ethics, internationalisation and entrepreneurship and their impact on institutions and society. 8.2 Cognitive and intellectual skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: 1) an ability to understand and interpret a range of underlying social science frameworks and begin to be able to identify the strengths and limitations of models 2) an ability to plan and conduct investigative enquiries using a range of different forms of data and material 5
3) be able to use learning resources effectively and to judge the reliability of data and information and be able to communicate research results in appropriate forms 8.3 Key and transferable skills On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: 1) read academic material related to business and law. Be able to read legal materials including legislation and cases and other relevant media and press material and undertake case studies; 2) present information professionally, confidently and articulately; 3) collect and evaluate information, engage in effective reading, note taking, essay writing, academic research and preparing for examinations 8.4. Employment related skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: 1) an awareness about and ability to engage in appropriate professional networks and an ability to manage oneself and to identify professional goals and targets 2) an appreciation of the value of evaluative skills in the management of self, others and resources 3) self-confidence and self-awareness and the ability to communicate using appropriate channels 4) an ability to manage projects 8.5. Practical skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: 1) an ability to solve problems systematically yet creatively 2) an ability to reflect on actions and behaviours and to identify personal strengths and weaknesses 3) an ability to work individually to deadlines and be able to prioritise 4) an ability to work collaboratively in a team 9. Admissions Criteria, including APCL, APEL and DAS arrangements All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade D or above. Normal minimum entry requirements are 120 A-level points to (or equivalent) but excluding General Studies. Admission to the Management, Government and Law (Foundation Route for Specified Qualification) is dependent upon an individual applicant's aptitude for study in Higher Education. Mature entrants will be interviewed as a matter of course. A variety of qualifications are considered as part of the process: 'A' levels, AS levels, Access to Higher Education modules, pre-access qualifications, vocational 'A' levels or Advanced GNVQ or equivalents for example. Other factors relating to professional qualifications, life or career experience and aptitude are probably more important for these applicants and the interview process is designed to identify these. 6
Similar qualifications are considered for applicants under the age of 21 but post-gcse qualifications are expected. Normally this would be two passes at 'A' level in any subject (excluding general studies), or four passes at AS level. Equivalents are always considered. The admissions policy of the course is to interview as many of these applicants as possible with an emphasis on the importance of full engagement with the programme and a realistic view of the commitment involved. GCSE passes in mathematics and English at grade D are also required. The Management, Government and Law (Foundation Route for Specified Qualification) may attract a number of international students, whose applications are most welcome. Here, in addition to appropriate international equivalents of the UK qualifications indicated above, current University admissions policy applies regarding appropriate competence in English (e.g. TOFEL minimum score of 550; IELTS score of 6 for verbal and written). In accordance with University policy, APEL may be applied where a student can demonstrate appropriate recent learning or experience which fully satisfies the learning outcomes of the module(s) concerned. This is applied only where programme learning outcomes are not compromised. The responsibility for admissions and recruitment is the prerogative of the MGL (Foundation Route) Programme Leader. 10. Progression criteria for Final and Intermediate Awards Successful completion guarantees automatic progression to any Faculty of Business degree programmes, providing a student has achieved an overall aggregate of at least 40%. However, in the event that one particular undergraduate programme is over-subscribed, places will be allocated on student performance, attendance and an interview may be required. Management of Student Choice During induction the Programme Leader will introduce students to the range of programmes available in the Faculty and organise subject talks from appropriate leads. Students will be guided as to how to access data on programmes through the faculty web site before selecting their choice at the end of Semester 2. Offers will be made subject to students successfully completing the Management, Government and Law (Foundation Route). 11. Exceptions to Regulations NA 12. Transitional Arrangements NA 7
13. Mapping and Appendices: 13.1 ILO s against Modules Mapping Key: CORE: 007 Introduction to Academic Writing 008 Business & Accounting 005 Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice Studies 010 Research Skills 012 Foundation Year Project ELECTIVES: 009 Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events 006 Introduction to Government and Society 011 Introduction to Economics 013 Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation ILO 007 008 005 010 012 009 006 011 013 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.3.3 8.4.1 8.4.2 8.4.3 8.4.4 8.5.1 8.5.2 8.5.3 8.5.4 13.2 Assessment against Modules Mapping Individual Essay Individual Business Plan/report Group research Project/report Test Video Cast Oral Debate Academic Posters 007 008 005 010 012 009 006 011 013 8
13.3 Skills against Modules Mapping Skills 007 008 005 010 012 009 006 011 013 Oral Presentation Essay Writing Report Writing Project Management Research Skills IT/Digital Literacy Team working Academic Literacy (reading/note taking etc) Time management Evaluation Techniques Data Analysis Data Interpretation Data/ Information collection Networking Debating Persuasion 9