Professional Studies in Learning and Development BA(Hons)
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Overview
Professional Studies in Learning and Development (PSLD) provides opportunities for a wide range of professional people working in formal and informal education, learning, and development settings to work towards a part-time degree with direct professional relevance. The modular design allows practitioners to reflect on their professional experience, to increase their awareness of current issues and practices and to develop their academic and research skills.
Course duration
Part-time: 2 years
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Course content
Course structure
This course is part-time and runs for two years - although in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to undertake the award over 12 months (July to the following June).
Taught sessions vary according to modules selected but typically include weekly daytime or evening sessions and occasional Saturdays.
You will also spend about one day per week on work-based activities, reflection and private.
Areas of study
In Year 1, students study two modules from a range of generic and sector/role specific modules which they choose from a range of options available each year. All students undertake the inter-disciplinary Critical Practice module alongside student practitioners from other disciplines.
In Year 2, students complete the Understanding Research and Professional Enquiry modules. These modules culminate in each student undertaking a piece of independent, small-scale research. They are supported through individual supervision and produce a 10,000 word dissertation on a selected subject.
Syllabus
Key themes
Critical Practice in Learning and Development
Higher Order Practitioner Skills in Learning and Development
Management and Policy Initiatives in Learning and Development
Inter-professional and Multidisciplinary Practices
Understanding Research and Professional Enquiry
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing.Other:
Applicants are normally expected to meet the following entry requirements: relevant previous study in higher education, amounting to at least 240 CATS points, of which at least 120 must be at Level 5; and evidence of current relevant practice, either in a professional or voluntary capacity, normally for at least 12 hours per week. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
In particular, this award offers foundation degree and diploma of higher education graduates an opportunity to progress to an honours degree course. After successfully completing the course, it may be possible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status via the Graduate Teacher Programme or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education - providing you meet government entry requirements for teaching.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Professional Studies in Learning and Development
Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees for this course.