Flexible learning
Flexible learning is for learners who wish to focus their studies on their work and gain academic credit for their learning. The flexible learning modules available are offered as core or optional modules on courses across the school or can be taken as discreet modules of learning which may be brought in to the university later. In addition flexible learning offers an opportunity for workplaces to gain university recognition for their 'in house' training programmes.
The scope of activity offered through flexible learning is outlined below.
- Work-based learning (WBL)
Design your own learning - Accrediting prior or experiential learning (AP(E)L)
Map your prior and experiential learning to course requirements - Recognising and accrediting work-related learning (RAWL)
Gain academic credit for recent learning in the workplace - no need to be registered on a course, you can bring this in to the university later if you wish - Recognising educational quality (ReQ)
Gain university recognition for learning programmes in the workplace.
Downloads
- AP(E)L information leaflet (pdf 148Kb)
- RAWL information leaflet (pdf 75Kb)
- Applying for AP(E)L and RAWL modules (pdf 38Kb)
- Flowchart for AP(E)L and RAWL (pdf 6Kb)
Student profile
Rebecca Rushton, Urology Investigation Suite, Eastbourne District General Hospital
I was introduced to flexible learning at a time when I returned to the NHS in a new area of clinical practice. I used the opportunity to gain university credits for the knowledge and skills needed for my role. I have undertaken the work-based learning module at level three for 30 credits and AP(E)L at level three for 30 credits. I flourished with the learning style. If you are self-motivated and have clear objectives of learning outcomes to be achieved in order to develop your nursing role, these are the modules for you. These gave me the confidence to go on to complete the degree, attending the classroom-based modules and progress in my nursing career.
Contact flexible learning administrator Linda Bowdler, email L.Bowdler@brighton.ac.uk, tel no: 01273 644623. Linda is based at the University of Brighton in Hastings (UBH), Priory Square, Priory Street, Hastings, TN34 1EA.
