This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University Centre South Devon has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This degree is a third year top-up, designed as a progression route for students who have successfully completed the FdA Business and Management, and other suitable foundation degree programmes. The programme will develop management and leadership skills, based strongly around decision-making, management development and strategic leadership, whilst addressing many major concepts including the values, principles and rules within the subject. This is in response to the needs of many local employers, with many organisations commenting that they expect to require more people with these vital skills over the next 3 to 5 years. The course will develop you problem-solving, critical analysis and interpersonal skills, which are essential to succeed within management in any industry, providing you with a range of exciting job opportunities upon completion. You can also study this programme via a degree apprenticeship pathway, go to our website to find out more.
Modules
Each module is worth a specified number of credits: you take a combination of compulsory (and if available optional modules) enabling you to cover key subject knowledge while developing your own interests. For full time students a total of 120 credits will be studied in each academic year selected from the list below. In the majority of cases this will consist of six modules or five in the case of a 40 credit module. For part time students it will depend on the intensity of your studies. Year One: Leadership and Management Concepts (core) - 20 credits Operational Decision Making (core) - 20 credits Corporate Strategy in Action (core) - 20 credits Professional Practice (option) - 20 credits Marketing Planning & Stakeholder Management (option) - 20 credits Contemporary Human Resource Management (option) - 20 credits Delivering Change (option) - 20 credits People, Planet and Profit: Ethical Leadership (option) - 20 credits Current Issues in Leadership and Management (option) - 20 credits Digital Innovation (Sector specific option) - 20 credits Extended Professional Practice - 40 credits
Assessment method
There are two formal or summative assessed pieces of work for each module. Assessment methods can include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and projects. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. In addition to formal assessments throughout modules of study there will be developmental (formative) assessments to support you with developing greater understanding of your progress. The balance of assessment by coursework and practical depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows: 78% Coursework; 22% Practical
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A3NB
- Institution code:
- S32
- Campus name:
- UCSD
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
To progress to a top-up programme you will be required to hold 240 credits from a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject area.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre South Devon
Vantage Point
Long Road
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ