Foundation Degree (FdA) Public Sector Management

Summary: 

Why a Foundation Degree?
This is as very popular way to gain a management degree related to public and private sector practices. A foundation degree is a modern, vocational higher education qualification combining academic study with work-based learning. Developed and supported by local employers, it is a highly valued qualification that will give you the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in the workplace.

If you want to boost your career prospects, but don't want to give up work in order to get a qualification, a foundation degree could be the perfect choice for helping you reach your full potential and give you the skills sought by today's employers. As well as increasing your career opportunities and earning potential, it will also provide a route onto full honours degree courses.

City College Norwich is an associate college of the University of East Anglia.

Course Code: 
F4684
Course Length: 
Two years
Entry Requirements: 

You’ll normally need 120 UCAS point credits, GNVQ or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma with three GCSEs including English and Maths (or equivalent experience).

We welcome applications from mature (over 21 years old) students with relevant employment experience and/or other non-standard qualifications.

Academic Progression: 

You will be eligible to start the final year of a BA (Hons) in Business Management or similar BA (Hons)

Career Progression: 

This increasingly well-recognised qualification will assist you in finding employment in the business and public sectors or, if you are in work, will enhance your ability to contribute effectively to your organisation and thus the possibility of progression into and through supervisory and management roles.

Full Description: 

This course is offered as part of a modular, credit-based scheme which is comprised of modules of 10 and 20 credits. The modules include:

  • Higher Learning Skills
  • Work Based Learning 1 and 2
  • The Individual in the Public Sector
  • Management of the Public Sector
  • Managing Financial Resources
  • Legal Aspects of Public Health
  • Managing Information
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Leadership and Management
  • Financial Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Project Management
  • Advanced Higher Learning and Research Skills

Methods of teaching and learning
Lectures, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, group work, simulations, case studies and self study are the principal methods of teaching and learning.

The emphasis on Work Based Learning means that this is a truly vocational programme and will enable you to both ground your learning in the work place and to reflect on work practice in an academic context. Students in employment will be expected to receive practical and enabling support from their employers. Those not in employment (paid or unpaid) will be supported by the

college in finding appropriate placements or work based projects.

The College
The FdA Public Sector Management course is located at St Andrews House, St Andrews Street – in the city Centre (in between St Andrews Car Park and St Andrews Hall).

City College is only ten minutes' walk from Norwich city centre. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive colleges of further and higher education in the UK, offering courses ranging from basic certificates to degree and professional qualifications. Links with industry are good and many courses include work  placements.

The College offers a well-stocked library, campus accommodation (for full time students); restaurant and cafeteria services, excellent computer facilities including  large open access areas; a games hall and drama centre, student counselling and careers advice; a nurse and medical room; student recreational facilities and a Student Union organisation.

Learning support
City College offers a support service, as part of the library, to help students on all courses, at all levels. You can book personal appointments to discuss your own needs, use a workshop with study skills resources or bring any course work which is causing you concern. There is also a short course programme which teaches particular study skills, like note-taking strategies and effective reading techniques. The focus is always on coursework and the individual. The study skills centre particularly helps students who have been away from education, students who missed out on schooling and students who are disabled, dyslexic or who are studying in a foreign language.

Equal opportunities
The college, through its Equal Opportunities Policy, is committed to extending equality of opportunity to all its applicants and students regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or disability. The policy is supported by appropriate Codes of Practice.

Students with disabilities
The college welcomes students with disabilities. We do all that we can to provide a friendly and sensitive learning environment and to assist students with physical or sensory disabilities, learning difficulties, medical conditions and those recovering from mental health issues. We wish to ensure that we comply with the requirements of the Discrimination Act (as amended by the Special Educational Needs & Disability Act 2001).

If you are a disabled person, please ensure we know what you need so that we can make all reasonable adjustments to help you succeed. In the first instance, please contact the Inclusive Learning Support team on (01603) 773058 or, if you have a hearing impairment, call textphone (01603) 773678.

Our full disability statement is available on request. This booklet (or part of it) can be provided in large print, braille or on audio tape on request by contacting the above numbers.

Health & Safety
The college has a Health and Safety Adviser and gives a high level of priority to the promotion of the health, safety and welfare of employees, students and visitors. Smoking is not allowed in any of the college buildings.

How to apply
For further information, or to request an application form, please contact:
 
The Information Centre
City College
Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LJ

or telephone (01603) 773773

Contact for the Business School BA (Hons) in Business Management
Course Leader: Michael Hall tel: (01603) 773773; email: m26hall@ccn.ac.uk

Please note: The College reserves the right to alter, to close or not to run courses/classes as deemed necessary on grounds of operational constraints, financial viability or any other reason. We will notify applicants of any cancellations at the earliest reasonable opportunity.

Costs: 

Full-time higher education students at City College Norwich currently pay a tuition fee of approximately £3290 per annum (20010/11 fees). However, the good news is that tuition fees for UK and eligible EU students no longer need to be paid before or during the period of study but can be deferred until after graduation, like your student loan.

In addition, tuition fees only become payable when you are earning in excess of £15000 per year. Instead of paying up front, you will be able to take out a deferred loan from the Student Loan Company which will be paid direct to the
college on your behalf. Repayment of deferred loans will be made automatically via the tax system. Full details of the scheme are available from your local Education Authority.

For more information about tuition, registration and exam fees, and help available, please ask for our separate leaflet "Fee Information and Methods of Payment" and "Full-time Higher Education Financial Support". Both are available from the college Registry on (01603) 773488, or the Information Centre, (01603) 773773.

Other expenses you will need to take into account include providing your own books and stationery.

Bursary Scheme (may be subject to change)
City College Norwich currently provides new full-time first year students with a non-means tested, non-repayable bursary of £1000 paid in two instalments. Two further instalments totalling £900 will be awarded during the second year and, similarly, two further instalments totalling £800 in Year 3. Bursaries are dependent on satisfactory academic achievement and progression and can be used to pay off all, or part, of your tuition fees if required. Please see the leaflet "Full-time Higher Education Financial Support" for more information and for terms and conditions.

Access to Learning Fund
The college has a hardship fund from which we can provide discretionary support to students facing financial difficulties. You must have taken out the full Student Loan you are eligible for before you can be considered for assistance.

For more information contact the Learner Support Centre on (01603) 773064.

 

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs and attendance details may change.

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