Professional Studies in Learning and Development
BA(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Part-time: 2 years
About the course
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.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary
For 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. -
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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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
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.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.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
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Location
Location
Falmer Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park on the outskirts of Brighton. Approximately 7,000 students are based here.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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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.