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PROGRAMME QUALITY HANDBOOK

2017 – 18

FDSC LAW

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Academic Partnerships Version 1 (2013-14)

Contents1. Welcome and Introduction to FdSc Law..............................................................................32. Programme Specification....................................................................................................43. Module Records..................................................................................................................5



1. Welcome and Introduction to FdSc LAw

Welcome to FdSc Law delivered at and by Petroc.

We are pleased to welcome you on this innovative programme. Run in conjunction with Plymouth Univeristy it offers students an excellent introduction to Law together with 2 exciting progression routes for completion of the degree.

Distinctive feature include

Assessment using mock court hearing for the presentation of a speech to the court

Assessment of interviewing skills. Focus on practical and transferable skills Exceptional resources e.g. access to a range of online legal databases and

law journals through the Plymouth University portal ‘Double-badging’ through the Institute of Legal Executives, allowing

successful students the opportunity to gain a professional legal qualification as well as the more academic Foundation Degree

Close links with the Law Team at Plymouth University and the inclusion of ‘taster days’ at the Plymouth University campus to aid students’ progression to either the BSc Law with Business or the second year of the LLB (Hons) Programmes

Encouragement to participate in mock trial Access to a variety of visiting speakers from a range of business and legal

fields

This is relatively new course with the first cohort just now starting their third year in Plymouth on the BSc Law with Business degree. Other students have found employment in the legal sector.

This programme has been designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in your chosen specialism or other graduate opportunities. It is also a platform from which you can undertake additional vocational and academic qualifications.

This Programme Quality handbook contains important information including:The approved programme specificationModule records

Note: The information in this handbook should be read in conjunction with the current edition of: - Your Institution & University Student Handbook which contains student

support based information on issues such as finance and studying at HE



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- Your Teaching, Learning and Assessment Handbooko available

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2. Programme Specification

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONIncluding amendments following the changing of the progression route by the University of PlymouthProgramme Title: FdSc Law(Note: a separate programme specification is required for an embedded programme, i.e. HNC)Partner Institution: Petroc.Start Date: September 2017.First Date of Award: Full time June 2019 part time June 2020Date(s) of Revision(s) to this Document: Click here to enter text.

ContentsPROGRAMME SPECIFICATION...........................................................................2PS1.Programme Details.........................................................................................2PS2.Brief Description of the Programme...............................................................2PS3.Details of Accreditation by a Professional/Statutory Body (if appropriate).....3PS4.Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations.............................................3PS5.Programme Aims............................................................................................3PS6.Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)............................................4PS7.Distinctive Features........................................................................................5PS8.Student Numbers...........................................................................................6PS9.Progression Route(s).....................................................................................6PS10.Admissions Criteria......................................................................................7PS11.Academic Standards and Quality Enhancement..........................................8PS12Programme Structure....................................................................................9PS13.Exposition and Mapping of Learning Outcomes, Teaching & Learning and Assessment..........................................................................................................11



PS14.Work Based/Related Learning...................................................................27Appendix: Click here to enter text........................................................................30

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

This Programme Specification should contain no information referring to individual members of staff as it will be employed as a public document.

PS1. Programme Details

Awarding Institution: Plymouth University

Teaching Institution: Petroc

Accrediting Body: Plymouth University

Language of Study: English

Mode of Study: Full and part time1

Final Award: FdSc Law

Intermediate Award: Certificate of Higher Education

Programme Title: Law

UCAS Code: 8CR2

JACS Code: M111

Benchmarks: Informed by the QAA Benchmark Statements for Law 2000 and 2007 as well as by the QAA Benchmark Statement for General Business and Management 2007 and Foundation Degree qualification benchmark May 2010 2

Date of Programme Approval:

April 2014

PS2. Brief Description of the Programme The following is a description of the programme that clarifies both its position within the delivering institution and Plymouth University’s portfolio. This material/ may be used for promotion of the programme and the text should be approximately 200-250 words. This Petroc proposal is to offer an FdSc Law programme to both full and part-time student cohorts. The programme will be delivered in Barnstaple, at our Brannams HE Campus. This award is informed by the QAA Benchmark Statements for Law 1 Full time/part time/distance learning etc.2 All award types should refer to QAA Subject Benchmark(s), but for Fd level or below this should be preceded by “informed by …”. Fd level qualifications should also cite Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB)



2000 and 2007 as well as being informed by the QAA Benchmark Statement for General Business and Management 2007 and Foundation Degree qualification benchmark May 2010 The FdSc Law will contain 8 Law modules; introducing students to a broad range of legal concepts, relevant in both legal practices, but also to business. The remaining 4 modules are business modules, ensuring the student has knowledge of business concepts, management and financial strategies. Employability, practical and transferable skills feature highly, allowing the successful student to offer real and appropriate skills whether in a legal or business environment. Students who achieve an overall aggregate grade of 40% or above in the Foundation Degree will be allowed to progress to Stage 3 of the University of Plymouth BSc (Hons) Law with Business. (This is not a qualifying law degree)There is also a progression route available for students who achieve an overall grade of 2:2 in the FDSC law. This is to Plymouth to join their year 2 of the LLB (Hons) which is a qualifying law degree.Petroc is a Further Education College which has developed and delivered a broad higher education curriculum, in partnership with Plymouth University over the past 15 years. In 2013 / 2014 we will deliver in excess of 20 Higher Education courses, including our BA Professional Development (Hons) programme to in total, approximately 500 learners.The college’s strategic plan 2011 – 2016 states the need to; increase the number of HE learners studying at the college, ensure that our HE offer matches the current and future needs of the local economy and to ensure that our HE students achieve high success rates.

PS3. Details of Accreditation by a Professional/Statutory Body (if appropriate)

N/A

PS4. Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations(Note: Plymouth University’s Academic Regulations are available internally on the intranet: https://staff.plymouth.ac.uk//extexam/academicregs/intranet.htm ) N/A

PS5. Programme Aims The programme will deliver and is intended to:1. provide a programme of study which will enable students to confidently enter

their chosen area of professional employment with a practical understanding of the legal and business environment

2. produce Foundation Degree graduates who have a range of skills and knowledge, making them attractive employees in a variety of fields of employment and/or capable of continuing study at a higher level



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3. develop students’ knowledge and understanding of legal systems and a range of areas of law, as well as a variety of business concepts, theories and practices

4. encourage students to be able to apply legal and business-related issues to problem solving and partaking in practical ‘real-life’ scenarios

5. assist students by gradually developing autonomous lifelong learners with a sense of study and enquiry, and the ability to comprehend and contextualise continuing change as part of an ongoing programme of continuing professional development

6. promote the development of key intellectual, cognitive, practical and research skills

PS6. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

The intended learning outcomes have been drawn up using QAA Benchmark Statements for Law 2000 and 2007, as well as being informed by the QAA Benchmark Statement for General Business and Management (2007) and Foundation Degree qualification benchmark May 2010 Compliance with these benchmarks is indicated by the letter [B].

Development of Knowledge and UnderstandingBy the end of the programme, participants will be expected to :-

Knowledge and understandingK1. Demonstrate up-to date knowledge and understanding of a substantial range of major concepts, values and principles of the English Legal System [B]K2 . Identify and explain and apply principal major concepts, values, principles and rules of some substantive area of English Law and [B]K3. Appreciate the ways in which law may operate in the context of society and within the framework of social, political and ethical values K4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key management, organisational, cultural and financial aspects of business. [B]

Cognitive and intellectual skillsC1. Problem solve by applying legal knowledge to situations of increasing complexity identifying relevant facts and law and using law to present reasoned arguments for their resolution [B]C2. Use legal knowledge as the basis for discussing legal concepts, principles and/or law in context, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and arguments [B]C3. Demonstrate an ability to identify accurately the issue(s) to be researched, identify, retrieve and interpret up-to-date legal information, using paper and electronic sources from both primary and secondary legal sources. [B]C4. Exhibit critical reasoned judgement by using legal knowledge and understanding and problem solving and discussion skills [B]

Key transferable skillsT1. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally (including in word processed form) [B]



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T2. Use the world-wide web, e-mail, and electronic retrieval systems [B]T3. Work in groups as a participant who contributes effectively to the group’s task. [B]T4- removed following the removal of the European Law Module in 2015-2016 due to alterations to the programme progression by Plymouth University. T5. Where relevant use, present and evaluate information in numerical or statistical form [B]T6. Identify own learning needs and evaluate own performance (in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding) and seek feedback and support in the planning and development of that performance [B]T7. Work independently with decreasing levels of supervision setting objectives and taking responsibility for learning [B]

Practical and employment skills

P1 An ability to produce well written, clear and concise reports and letters [B] P2. Demonstrate effective oral skills to extract and deliver information, provide

advice and persuade in settings including but not limited to legal application. [B]P3 To be able to describe and access relevant legal guidance from Courts and/or Government agencies by completion of a simple legal application.

PS7. Distinctive Features

The following provides a definitive and approved list of elements that may be used to both conceptualise and promote the market position of this programme:3

Assessment using mock court hearing for the presentation of a speech to the court

Assessment of interviewing skills. Focus on practical and transferable skills Exceptional resources e.g. access to a range of online legal databases and

law journals through the Plymouth University portal ‘Double-badging’ through the Institute of Legal Executives, allowing

successful students the opportunity to gain a professional legal qualification as well as the more academic Foundation Degree

Close links with the Law Team at Plymouth University and the inclusion of ‘taster days’ at the Plymouth University campus to aid students’ progression to the BSc Law with Business Programme

Visits to Magistrates and Crown Court Encouragement to participate in mock trial Access to a variety of visiting speakers from a range of business and legal

fields

Through the programme students will gain skills in oral presentation, listening and understanding, clarity and accuracy of communication both written and verbal, research, and understanding and appreciation of the law in action.

3 Recommended: “bullet points” to assist promotional use



PS8. Student Numbers

The following provides information that should act as a guide to assure the quality of the student experience, progression opportunities, and staff and resource planning:Approximate minimum student numbers per stage = 10 full time students and 5 part time studentsTarget student numbers per stage = 15 full time students and 10 part time students each yearApproximate maximum student numbers per stage = 25 full time students and 12 part time students

PS9. Progression Route(s)

Approved ‘progression route(s)’ are those where successful achievement on a programme enables a student to progress onto a stage of another Plymouth University programme.

There may however, be factors that limit the availability of a place on a progression route in any one year. If a progression route place is not available in the first year in which a student wishes to progress to Plymouth University, a place is guaranteed within three years. Should a Plymouth University progression route be withdrawn, the timing of the programme closure will either be timed so as to allow progression for existing students who wish to progress immediately onto a Plymouth University programme (excluding periods of interruption or repeat years of study) or appropriate alternative solutions will be found.Progression opportunities with institutions other than Plymouth University carry an increased element of risk. It is necessary for the delivering partner institution to obtain formal agreement from that institution to guarantee progression for existing students on the programme.Students who achieve an overall aggregate grade of 40% or above in the Foundation Degree will be allowed to progress to Stage 3 of the University of Plymouth BSc (Hons) Law with Business. (This is a non-qualifying law degree)Students who achieve a 2:2 in the FDSC law will also be eligible to progress to Stage 2 of the University of Plymouth LLB(Hons). (This is a qualifying law degree)The contribution of marks from prior levels of study to the progression award is governed by Plymouth University regulations.

PS10. Admissions Criteria

Qualification(s) Required for Entry to this Programme:

Details:

Level 2:

- Key Skills requirement / Higher Level Diploma:

Certificates in numeracy and literacy to this level

and/or



- GCSEs required at Grade C or above:

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths

Level 3: at least one of the following:

- A Levels required to meet AS/A2/UCAS Points Tariff: 120 UCAS points tariff

- Advanced Level Diploma: 120 UCAS points tariff- BTEC National

Certificate/Diploma: 120 UCAS points tariff

- HNC/D:- VDA: AGNVQ, AVCE, AVS: 120 UCAS points tariff- Access to HE or Year 0

provision:Considered on an individual basis.

- International Baccalaureate: 120 UCAS points tariff

- Irish / Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers: 120 UCAS points tariff

Work Experience: N/A

Other non-standard awards or experiences:

Level 3 qualifications achieved in the work place will be taken into consideration

APEL / APCL4 possibilities:

Plymouth University Regulations apply

Interview / Portfolio requirements:

Interview may be required by the Admissions tutor

Independent Safeguarding Agency (ISA) / Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) clearance required:

yes

Applications from mature students without academic credentials will be considered on an individual basis but the student must prove they are capable of Higher Education study.

PS11. Academic Standards and Quality EnhancementThe programme will follow Plymouth University’s current annual monitoring process for partnership programmes to complete evaluation of and planning for maintaining and improving quality and standards. Elements of this process include engaging with stakeholders. For this definitive document it is important to define:

4 Accredited Prior Experiential Learning and Accredited Prior Certificated Learning



Subject External Examiner(s): ): the following modules are parented by other programmes, as detailed, and therefore covered by the respective external examiners:5

PETR1004 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOURPETR2000 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENTPETR2005 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTPETR2002 CORPORATE STRATEGY AND RISKThe remaining modules will be covered by Dr Umut TurksenAdditional stakeholders specific to this programme: N/A

5 Enter: “all modules are parented by this programme and therefore covered by this programme’s external examiner” or “the following modules are parented by other programmes, as detailed, and therefore covered by the respective external examiners [then add details]”



PS12. Programme Structure

FHEQ Level: 4. For: LawF/T

Route Year6

P/T Route Year

Core or Option

Module7Credits8

TermModule9

1 1 Core 20.

AYNORD1065 English Legal System

and Legal Skills I.

1 2Core 20

AY NORD1066 English Legal System and Legal Skills II.

.1 1 Core. 20 AY NORD1072 Introduction to Land Law

and Criminal Law1 1 Core 20 AY NORD1123 Law of Obligations

(Contract) 1 2

Core20 AY NORD1074 Human Resource

Management

1 1Core.

20 AY PETR1004 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

6 Enter: “1, 2, 3, 4 or No F/T (or P/T) Route”7 Enter: “Core, Option Any Mix, Option Choice A, Option Choice B, Option Choice C, Option Choice D or Option Choice E (please ensure options are identified in a linked fashion)”8 Enter: “10 Autumn, 10 Spring, 20, 30 or 40 (10 credit modules are an exception to Plymouth University regulations)”9 Enter: the module code and title



FHEQ Level: 5. For: LawF/T Route

Year10P/T Route

YearCore or Option

Module11 Credits12 Module13

2 3 Core. 20 AY ORD2073 Law of Obligations (Tort).2 3 Core 20 AY NORD2132 Legal Research and Writing Skills2 3 Core 20 AY NORD 2131 Constitutional law2 2 Core 20 AY NORD2072 Family Law and Succession2 2 Core 20 AY PETR2005 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

2 3 Core 20 AY PETR2002 CORPORATE STRATEGY AND RISK

The provided table includes only a single line. This will need replicating to suit the number of modules (core and option) included in this programme’s structure. To do this: highlight the un-shaded row above right-click ‘copy’ select the line immediately below the table right-click ‘paste – keep original formatting’

PS13. Exposition and Mapping of Learning Outcomes, Teaching & Learning and Assessment

Developing graduate attributes and skills, at any level of HE, is dependent on the clarity of strategies and methods for identifying the attributes and skills relevant to the programme and the where and how these are operationalized. The interrelated factors of Teaching, 10 Enter: “1, 2, 3, 4 or No F/T (or P/T) Route”11 Enter: “Core, Option Any Mix, Option Choice A, Option Choice B, Option Choice C, Option Choice D or Option Choice E (please ensure options are identified in a linked fashion)”12 Enter: “10 Autumn, 10 Spring, 20, 30 or 40 (10 credit modules are an exception to Plymouth University regulations)”13 Enter: the module code and title



Learning and Assessment and how these are inclusive in nature are fundamentally significant to these strategies and methods, as are where and how these are specifically distributed within the programme. Ordered by graduate attributes and skills, the following table provides a map of the above plus an exposition to describe and explain the ideas and strategy of each. Therefore, subsequent to the initial completion for approval, maintenance of this table as and when programme structure changes occur is also important:For programmes containing more than one FHEQ level of study: copy and paste the table below as required (hover the mouse over the table then left-click on the box in the top left corner to highlight the table right-click copy select a line at least one further than the bottom of this table right-click and select ‘paste – keep formatting’For users employing pre-2010 versions of MS Word the text entry box guidance will not be visible. Please see footnotes for guidance.

For this sub-bachelor level programme the following has been informed by the Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB), as well as QAA Subject Benchmark(s)” namely QAA Benchmark Statements for Law 2000 and 2007 the QAA Benchmark Statement for General Business and Management (2007)

Level: FourDefinitions of Graduate Attributes and Skills Relevant to this Programme

Teaching and Learning Strategy / Methods

Prog Aims

Prog Intended Learning Outcomes

Range of Assessments

Related Core Modules

Knowledge / Understanding:

By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for:A threshold pass:



Demonstrate up-to date knowledge and understanding of a substantial range of major concepts, values and principles of the English Legal System.

Primary: LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/Independent study / Group work/mock trial/ court-tribunal visits

1,2,3,5,6

K1Assessment will be carried out by way of examination and group presentation..

English Legal System and legal skills I NORD1065

English Legal System and Legal Skills II NORD1066

Identify and explain and apply principal major concepts, values, principles and rules of some substantive area of English Law

Primary: LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/Independent study/ court/tribunal visits/debates

1,2,3,4,5,6

K2Assessment will be carried out by way of examination, in class test, and course work (case study)

Introduction to Land law and Criminal Law NORD 1072Law of Obligations (Contract) NORD1073

Appreciate the ways in which law may operate in the context of society and within the framework of social, political and ethical values

Primary: Independent study/discussions in seminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ court/tribunal visits/ case studies/debates

2,3,4,5,6

K3 Assessment will be carried out by way of examination and group presentation..

English Legal System and legal skills I NORD 1065Law of Obligations (Contract) NORD1073

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key management, organisational, cultural and financial aspects of business.

Lectures, Seminars, Case Study.Group Tasks

K4 K4

Human Resource Management NORD1074



Organisational behaviour PETR 1004

EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for:A threshold passProblem solve by applying legal knowledge to situations of limited complexity identifying relevant facts and law and using law to present reasoned arguments for their resolution

Primary: Independent study/ seminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Lectures

1,2,3,4,5,6

C1Assessment will be carried out by way of application questions during an in class test, examination and plea in mitigation

Introduction to Land Law and Criminal Law NORD1072Law of Obligations (Contract) NORD1073

Use legal knowledge as the basis for discussing legal concepts, principles and/or law in context, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and arguments

Primary: SeminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ independent study

2,3,4,5,6

C2Assessment will be carried out by way of examination (evaluative essay)

English Legal System Legal Skills II NORD1066Law of Obligations (Contract) NORD 1073

Demonstrate an ability to identify accurately the issue(s) to be

Primary: Independent study

1,2,3,4, C3

Assessment will be carried out

Introduction to Land Law and



researched, identify, retrieve and interpret up-to-date legal information, using paper and electronic sources from both primary and secondary legal sources.

Secondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ seminars/group work

5,6 by way of course work (case study)

Criminal Law NORD1072

Exhibit critical reasoned judgement by using legal knowledge and understanding and problem solving and discussion skills

Primary: Independent studySecondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ seminars/tutorials/ moot/debate

2,3,4,5,6

C4Assessment will be carried out by way of examination and practical ‘plea in mitigation’

English Legal System and Legal Skills II NORD1066

EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1KEY TRANSFERABLE SKILLSCommunicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally (including in word processed form)

Primary: SeminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Independent study

2,4,5,6 T1

Assessment will be carried out by way of Examination and practical ‘plea in mitigation’.

English Legal System and legal skills I NORD1065Introduction to Land Law and Criminal Law NORD1072

Use the world-wide web, e-mail, and electronic retrieval systems

Primary: Independent studySecondary/Supplementary:seminars/tutorials/ lectures

2,3,4,5,6

T2Assessment will be not be carried out for this level. Instead students will

Introduction to Land Law and Criminal Law NORD1072



receive formative assessment and guidance

Work in groups as a participant who contributes effectively to the group’s task.

Primary: seminars/tutorialsSecondary/Supplementary:Independent study Lectures

2,3, 4,5,6

T3Assessment will be carried out by way of group presentation with peer assessment (formative guidance provided within earlier group work)

English Legal System and Legal Skills I NORD1065

Produce a portfolio Primary: independent studySecondary/supplementary:- seminars/lectures

1,2,3,4,5,6

T4 Assessment will be carried out at level 5, but there will be guidance as to producing portfolios

Where relevant use, present and evaluate information in numerical or statistical form

T5

Identify own learning needs and evaluate own performance (in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding)

Primary: Independent study Secondary/Supplementary

2,5,6 T6

Assessment will be carried out by way of self reflective

English Legal System and Legal Skills I NORD1065



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seminars/tutorials:Lectures

assessment following group presentation

Work independently with decreasing levels of supervision setting objectives and taking responsibility for learning

Primary: Independent study Secondary/ Supplementary: seminars/tutorials

2,5,6 T7

Assessment will be carried out by way of self reflective assessment following course work and also academic assessment of course work


EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING KEY TRANSFERABLE SKILLS THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1PRACTICAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLSBy the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for:A threshold pass: .

An ability to produce well written, clear and concise reports and letters

Primary: independent study LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/ tutorials

1,2,3,4,5,6

P1Assessment will not be carried out at level 4 but students will receive formative practical skills with production



of coursework..

Demonstrate effective oral skills to extract and deliver information, provide advice and persuade in settings including but not limited to legal application.

Primary: independent study LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/ tutorials,

1,2,3,4,5,6

P2Assessment will not be carried out at level 4 but students will receive formative practical skills with production of plea of mitigation and group work.

To be able to describe and access relevant legal guidance from Courts and/or Government agencies by completion of a simple legal application.

Primary: independent study /LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/ tutorials,

1,2,3,4,5,6

P3Assessment will be carried out though plea of mitigation.


EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING PRACTICAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1

LEVEL FIVEDefinitions of Graduate Attributes and Skills Relevant to this Programme

Teaching and Learning Strategy / Methods

Prog Aims

Prog Intended Learning Outco

Range of Assessments

Related Core Modules



mesKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for:A threshold pass:

Demonstrate up-to date knowledge and understanding of a substantial range of major concepts, values and principles of the English Legal System.

Primary: LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/Independent study / Group work/ court-tribunal visits

1,2,3,5,6

K1Assessment will be carried out at level 4. Students will continue to study the English Legal System in operation in the core modules

Law of Obligations (Tort) NORD 2073Introduction to Family Law and the Law of SuccessionNORD2072Constitutional law nord 2131Legal Research and Writing SkillsNORD2132

Identify and explain and apply principal major concepts, values, principles and rules of some substantive area of English Law

Primary: LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/Independent study/ court/tribunal visits/debates

1,2,3,4,5,6

K2Assessment will be carried out by way of examination, Course work (portfolio) and practical (interview and letter of advice.

Law of Obligations (Tort)NORD2073Introduction to Family Law and the Law of SuccessionNORD2072Constitutional law



Legal Research and Writing SkillsNORD2131

Appreciate the ways in which law may operate in the context of society and within the framework of social, political and ethical values

Primary: Independant study/discussions in seminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ court/tribunal visits/ case studies/debates

2,3,4,5,6

K3Assessment will be carried out by way of examination and course work (portfolio)

Law of Obligations (Tort) NORD2073

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key management, organisational, cultural and financial aspects of business.

K4

EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1

COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS

By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for:A threshold passProblem solve by applying legal knowledge to situations of limited complexity identifying relevant facts and law and using law to present reasoned arguments for their resolution

Primary: Independent study/ seminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Lectures

1,2,3,4,5,6

C1Assessment will be carried out by way of , examination

Law of Obligations (Tort) NORD2073An introduction to Family Law and the Law of Succession NORD2072



Use legal knowledge as the basis for discussing legal concepts, principles and/or law in context, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and arguments

Primary: SeminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ independent study

2,3,4,5,6

C2Assessment will be carried out by way of Course work

Constitutional law NORD 2131Legal Research and Writing Skills NORD2132

Demonstrate an ability to identify accurately the issue(s) to be researched, identify, retrieve and interpret up-to-date legal information, using paper and electronic sources from both primary and secondary legal sources.

Primary: Independent studySecondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ seminars/group work

1,2,3,4,5,6

C3Assessment will be carried out by way of course work

Legal Research and Writing Skills NORD2132

Exhibit critical reasoned judgement by using legal knowledge and understanding and problem solving and discussion skills

Primary: Independent studySecondary/Supplementary:Lectures/ seminars/tutorials/ moot/debate

2,3,4,5,6

C4Assessment will be carried out by way of course work


EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING COGNITIVE AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1

KEY TRANSFERABLE SKILLSCommunicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally (including in word processed form)

Primary: SeminarsSecondary/Supplementary:Independent study

2,4,5,6 T1

Assessment will be carried out by way of Examination Coursework


Law of



Obligations (Tort) NORD2073

Use the world-wide web, e-mail, and electronic retrieval systems

Primary: Independent studySecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/lectures

2,3,4,5,6

T2Assessment will be carried out by at level 4. Students will continue to undertake group work in level 5 as part of the Teaching and Learning Strategy (Appendix 1) but will not be further assessed

Work in groups as a participant who contributes effectively to the group’s task.

Primary: seminars/tutorialsSecondary/Supplementary:Independent study Lectures

2,3, 4,5,6

T3Assessment will be carried out by at level 4. Students will continue to undertake group work in level 5 as part of the Teaching and Learning Strategy (Appendix 1) but will not be further



assessedProduce a portfolio

OBSOLETE FOLLOWING 2016 CHANGES

Primary: independent studySecondary/supplementary:- seminars/lectures

1,2,3,4,5,6

T4 Assessment will be carried out by course work assessment of a portfolio

European Union LawNORD2070

Where relevant use, present and evaluate information in numerical or statistical form

T5Petr2005 Financial management

Identify own learning needs and evaluate own performance (in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding) and seek feedback and support in the planning and development of that performance

Primary: Independent study Secondary/Supplementary seminars/Lectures

2,5,6 T6

Assessment will be carried out by way of self reflective assessment following coursework


Work independently with decreasing levels of supervision setting objectives and taking responsibility for learning

Primary: Independent study Secondary/ Supplementary: seminars/tutorials

2,5,6 T7

Assessment will be carried out by way of self reflective assessment following coursework


EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING KEY TRANSFERABLE SKILLS THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1

PRACTICAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLSBy the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to



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An ability to produce well written, clear and concise reports and letters

Primary: independent study LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/ tutorials

1,2,3,4,5,6

P1Assessment will be carried out by way of assessment of advice given during practical assessment

An introduction to Family Law and the Law of Succession NORD2072

Demonstrate effective oral skills to extract and deliver information, provide advice and persuade in settings including but not limited to legal application.

Primary: LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/ tutorials, independent study

1,2,3,4,5,6

P2Assessment will be carried out by way of assessment of extraction of information and advice given during practical assessment

An introduction to Family Law and the Law of Succession NORD2072

To be able to describe and access relevant legal guidance from Courts and/or Government agencies by completion of a simple legal application.

Primary: LecturesSecondary/Supplementary:Seminars/ tutorials, independent study

1,2,3,4,5,6

P3Assessment will be carried out by way of examination and completion of particulars of claim

Law of Obligations (Tort) NORD2069

EXPOSITION FOR EMBEDDING PRACTICAL AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS THROUGH TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT AT THIS LEVEL OF THE PROGRAMME- PLEASE SEE APPENDIX 1



PS14. Work Based/Related Learning

The provided table includes only a single line. This will need replicating to suit the number of WBL/WRL activities. To do this: highlight the un-shaded row above right-click ‘copy’ select the line immediately below the table right-click ‘paste – keep original formatting’For users employing pre-2010 versions of MS Word the text entry box guidance will not be visible. Please see footnotes for guidance.

WBL is an essential element of Foundation Degrees and therefore needs to be detailed here. However, there should be an employability focus for all HE programmes, through at least Work Related Learning. Therefore, the following section is applicable to all programmes:

Level: Four and fiveWBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of

AssessmentsRelated Core Module(s)

Court and tribunal visits

At suitable dates to be arranged- Exeter Crown Court / Barnstaple Magistrates Court

1-6 K2,K4

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In year 4, the English Legal System requires knowledge and understanding of courts and other methods of dispute resolution. Students will be able to see the theory in practice through such visits. Additionally, the visits will also allow students to conduct the mock trial in Level 5 with some accuracy, thus developing employment skills through practical knowledge of the application. This is very relevant for students embarking on careers within the legal field, or indeed in business where Human resources plays an integral part.

Level: FourWBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of


Research and visit Chambers

At suitable dates to be

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arranged- Exeter NDCB 104

By students seeing the legal profession in their own environment, students can assess the suitability of their own careers, btu also such knowledge can assits students in evaluation of the current system of legal professionals.

Level: Four and FiveWBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of


Guest Speakers

At suitable dates to be arranged- Solicitor- private practice, Judge, legal adviser from large organisation.Women’s refugeCAB, Estate agents. Accountants

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Choosing a wide variety of speakers from the business, legal and pastoral communities will demonstrate the very wide impact of the law and business in everyday life. Such speakers will expand student’s wider knowledge, giving them experience of issues previously outside of their scope, or if within their own experience, allowing them to develop their thoughts on such matters. By expanding thoughts in this way, students become more useful to employers as they have greater depth.

Level: Four and FiveWBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of


Practical activities- plea in mitigation, letter of advice, completion of particulars of

Throughout the course

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claim and interview techniquesThe practical activities above lend themselves to further transferable skills. Students considering a career in the legal profession will be able to further assess whether such a career is for them. If so such skills learned will assist them in further developing practical oral and written skills as they progress through further student and training. Employers will have employees with skills to build on rather than no skill at all. It is accepted that some students will not continue to the legal profession. For these students, transferable oral, written and presentation skills will be invaluable to employers needing confident, able employees.

Level: FiveWBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of


Research a Business

Students to research a business / company structure and culture

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(To create additional appendices simply copy and paste the above heading.)Learning, teaching and assessment methods and strategies:

The methods and strategies detailed below are built around the need to incorporate a variety of methods to ensure all students are engaged and focussed. They are taken from established pedagogy and allow different learning styles to be used to try to ensure all students learn. Visual, oral, aural and kinaesthetic methods are all to be found in the methods and strategies employed within the modules. The focus will be on learning and helping the student develop into an independent autonomous learner.

Knowledge and Understanding.

Knowledge and understanding of substantive law and theory is fundamental to the progression of student’s education and abilities. The framework for building knowledge and Understanding will be lectures where information is delivered by lecturers. It will be further developed by lecturers setting activities for students to prepare for seminars. These activities will allow students to embed knowledge and deepen understanding. This may be through activities such as application questions; group work, presentations or preparation of discussions. Students will be expected to research primary and secondary legal sources, but also wider reading of newspapers and periodicals (not legally focussed) will be encouraged. To begin with the activities undertaken by the student will be heavily directed by the lecturer, but as the course progresses, students will be expected to undertake more responsibility to self direct (with appropriate guidance from lecturers). Seminars and other small group work will allow students to develop confidence in their learning with structured feedback from the lecturers on the task and their performance. At level 4 such knowledge will be built slowly, embedding as the year progresses legal skills for students to be able to discover knowledge themselves. Activities will also increase in difficulty as students develop their own study skills.At level 5, Students will continue to be developed in their knowledge, still through lectures primarily, but with more emphasis on guidance rather than detailed dissemination. Part of the role of seminars will be to ensure that students are able to research and develop their own knowledge and understanding in the depth that is required for the study of law and business. Assessment is carried out through a variety of methods including formal examinations, in class tests, case studies, coursework and presentation. Formative work will be undertaken at both levels to ensure that students are fully prepared for the summative assessments. For example, in class tests and mock examinations. All lecturers will ensure that students have the opportunity to practice on more than one occasion the type of assessment required in each module.

Cognitive and Intellectual skills.

These skills are of vital importance to students in developing lifelong skills transferable to any situation. In keeping with their importance, emphasis will be placed on them from the commencement of the course. It is important that students recognise the various components, such as description, evaluation and analysis and undertake focussed activities to ensure their understanding and ability to translate theory into practice. Activities centred on seminar discussions (for example debate as to the value of consumer law for the population as a whole)



will build on knowledge whilst developing these skills.

Assessment is carried out in a variety of ways to prevent over emphasis on one or two particular skills. Problem questions, evaluation and description questions in examinations, using the skills in oral applications and through coursework will judge the students developing skills and also allow the students to be assessed in an even way, allowing students the opportunity to be assessed in ways which may play to their strengths.

It is recognised that these skills will need to be developed gradually over the 2 years and therefore the detailed guidance that the students receive in level 4 will reduce to enable the student to be independent by the end of level 5. It may be that skills such as reading and note taking will need to be addressed early on to ensure all students have the basic skills before addressing more intellectual skills such as synthesis. Formative assessment is given during the progression of the course.

Key transferable skills.

Clear and effective written communication skills are developed throughout the two years through the formative assessment of written work. This work may take a variety of forms- essays, answers to problem questions, report or letter writing. At the commencement of the course, the attention of students will be drawn to the need for effective written and verbal communication in induction and this will be further developed through seminars and students own independent study. Oral communication skills are central to this course and are encouraged through discussions, debate as well as the more formal interview techniques and presentations the students must make.

Written and oral communication is assessed at both levels to encourage students to develop those skills as tools for their advancement. They are assessed through examination, coursework and oral applications and presentations.

Information Technology is an essential part of life today and student’s skills will be developed through the requirement to submit work through word processed essays and even through more advanced techniques such as excel and computer generated activities. Formative assessment will be used throughout the course and is summative assessment takes place in the Legal Research and Writing Skills module at level 5.

Group work is encouraged at both levels but assessed only in Level 4. Formative assessment will take place in all law modules to ensure students understand what is required of them and also, as peer and self assessment will play a considerable role, how to critically evaluate theirs and others performance. Students will undertake several group presentations where they are required to give accurate feedback peer assessment, with guidance given by the lecturer to ensure fairness and accuracy. Group work is assessed only at level 4, but will continue to be used in level 5 to enable student to continue to develop and use useful employability skills.

A student as an independent and responsible learner is a key component of the course. It is accepted that at level 4, students will require considerable guidance and direction of lecturers. For example, students will receive information through lectures and be directed on activities to embed the knowledge, expand and evaluate. As time and skills progress, student will receive less guidance. By the time students reach level 6, it is anticipated that they will be autonomous to a large degree.



Practical and employment skills.

Many of the key transferable skills are also practical and employment skills. However, the 3 chosen here are skills which are transferable to any form of employment and are specifically aimed at key components of many jobs.Learning is centred on the student’s independent study and developed further with seminars. Lectures provide the framework for students who are then able to practice those skills. Tasks such as practice letter writing, presentations and accessing and incorporating guidance into simple documents will provide learning and also formative assessment opportunities.

Again, at Level 4 the guidance and assistance given by lecturers will be very much in evidence. As Students move towards and at Level 5 this guidance will not be required in the same way, allowing students to develop their own styles of letter writing and oral presentation.

By their nature, the skills are a vehicle for assessing other skills such as knowledge and understanding. Such assessments are done through examination, practical course work (presentation)

Number of assessments

Possible progression routes from this degree are numerous, in that students may choose to progress to a full honours degree and maybe a professional legal career, or may choose to go into employment at the end of the foundation or honours degree- the choice of careers being almost limitless. In consequence, to give students the widest possible skills and knowledge the intended learning outcomes (ILOs) are diverse and transferable. For example, the ability to make a speech in mitigation is simply an ability to make a persuasive argument.

In addition to skills it is vital to know that students have had the ability to understand the knowledge and as such it is considered appropriate to assess this in every module. It has been impossible to devise 1 assessment that could encompass the assessment of knowledge in the depth required together with say a plea in mitigation. Therefore there are a number of different types of assessment within the programme.

Some modules lend themselves to just 1 examination such as Law of Obligations (TORT), where the assessment is paper based. However, the module Introduction to Land law and Criminal law allows different ILOs to be assessed but over 3 assessments. Knowledge must be assessed twice and the practical skill of a persuasive argument is assessed as a plea in mitigation.Whilst there are a number of assessments, students will be working all year on a number of projects. Student will not have all their assessments at the end of the year. Coursework will be spread across the year and the case studies for land law and the portfolio for European Union Law will be assessed in different years. Practical assessments can be carried out gradually after the students have received sufficient training and formative assessment.

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ASSESSMENT TABLELEVEL 4YEAR AND CREDITS

NAME OF MODULE TYPE OF ASSESSMENT AND OVERVIEW OF CONTENTS

LINK TO LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAMME OUTCOMES.

1/20 NORD 1065 ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM AND LEGAL SKILLS I

EXAM – 70%- Description of an area of the English Legal system, evaluation and analysis of the operation of law in society including reform and application of the rules of statutory interpretation and/ or judicial precedent.

K1, K3, T1

PRESENTATION 30% Group work. To demonstrate knowledge and a critical understanding of the principal workings of the English Legal System

T3,T6

1/20 NORD 1066 ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM AND LEGAL SKILLS II

EXAM 50% - Description of legal personnel and the ethical and regulatory framework in which they operate.EXAM 50%Description and evaluation of the civil and criminal justice system

K1, C2, C4

1/20 NORD 1072 INTRODUCTION TO LAND LAW AND CRIMINAL LAW

IN CLASS TEST 30% - Description and application of criminal law principles. In class test used rather than a formal exam due to additional assessment requirements in this module.

K2, C1,

COURSE WORK 50% Case study to

K2, C3, T2, T7, T1



demonstrate knowledge and use of research skills and interpretation of primary and secondary legal materialsPRACTICAL 20% Students to prepare and deliver a plea in mitigation using up to date sentencing guidelines; (information to be extracted by interview)

T1,P3

1/20 NORD 1073 LAW OF OBLIGATIONS (CONTRACT)

70% EXAMINATION- To include assessment linked to description of law, evaluation of effectiveness.

30% Coursework- Application question

K2,K3, C1,C2

1/20 PETR 1074 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100% Coursework Report and portfolio 2000

Report 3000 words

K3, T1, T4

K4, T1, T61/20 PETR

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

REPORT 2500 WORDS

K4ESSAY AND REFLECTION 2000 WORDS K4, T3, T1

T6, K4, T1, T3



LEVEL 5YEAR AND CREDITS

NAME OF MODULE TYPE OF ASSESSMENT AND OVERVIEW OF CONTENTS

LINK TO LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAMME OUTCOMES.

2/20 NORD 2069 LAW OF OBLIGATIONS (TORT)

EXAMINATION 100% - Description, explanation and evaluation of the principles relating to the particular areas of the law of torts and application of legal tortious principles and remedies to problem scenarios, including the completion of a simple particulars of claim

Research and apply knowledge and legal theories and legal tortious principles and remedies to problem scenariosIdentify, retrieve and interpret both primary and secondary legal materials( 3000 words)

K2, K3, C1 T1, P3,

2/20 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW EXAMINATION 100%

K1 K2 C1 C2 T1

2/20 NORD 2072 INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY LAW AND SUCCESSION

EXAMINATION - 50% To describe, explain, evaluate and apply the principles and remedies relating to the Law of Succession

K2,C1

PRACTICAL 50%- A mock interview



with a ‘client’ to retrieve information relating to the break up of a relationship (including ancillary relief and children), verbal advice and a written letter of advice (by E-mail)

K2,P1,P2

2/20 NORD 2070 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS

COURSEWORK 100%To develop research and legal skills.To examine own learning style and skills development – leading to a personal SWOT analysis and action plan for learning development through the project and for the future. 1. Produce a research plan and

literature review – 20%2. Write a 5000 word dissertation –

80%

K2, C2,C3,C4,T1,T6, T7

2/20 PETR 2005 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

COURSEWORK 50%EXAMINATION 50%

K4, T1, T3

2/20 PETR 2002 CORPORATE STRATEGY AND RISK

COURSEWORK 100% T1, T3, P1, K4T1, T3, P1, K4T1, T3, K4



3. Module Records

SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.

MODULE CODE: NORD1068 MODULE TITLE: ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM AND LEGAL SKILLS I.

CREDITS 20 FHEQ Level: 4 JACS CODE:.

PRE-REQUISITES: NONE

CO-REQUISITES: NONE COMPENSATABLE: Y

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)To introduce the student to the role of law in society, the workings of the English Legal System and an examination of the methods by which law is made.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions]WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE

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MODULE AIMS:The aim of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the workings of the English Legal System, including various methods of law-making and the court system, and the role of law in society

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the workings of the legal system, including law-making, the rules of judicial precedent and statutory interpretation.

2. Evaluate and analyse the ways in which law operates in society, and the means available for reform.

3. Identify, retrieve (by research) and interpret and primary sources of law.

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SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTItems in this section must e considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017/18 NATIONAL COST CENTRE:

MODULE LEADER: Adam Simmons OTHER MODULE STAFF:

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Classification and sources of law, including legislation (both primary and secondary), statutory

interpretation and judicial precedent Law-making and law reform. Using primary legal sources

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions]Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information

Lectures 45To disseminate and explain principles, concepts, principles and values and to direct self directed study.

Seminars 15

To .discuss principles, concepts, values and their application to practical issues. Formative assessment of mock examination. To discuss the operation of the law in the context of society and social values.

Self- directed study 140To research, read, discuss, prepare, and produce such documents as directed.

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Recommended Texts and Sources: The core text for the module is:o Elliott, C, Quinn, F The English Legal System, (2011, 12th Edition, London, Pearson)

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MODULE CODE: NORD1069 MODULE TITLE: ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM AND LEGAL SKILLS II




SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)To explore the workings of the English Legal System, including a critical examination of the personnel involved in the making, and the enforcing of the law through the court system and through other alternatives.



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MODULE AIMS:The aim of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the English Legal System and the role of law in society, including legal personnel and the operations of the civil and criminal justice systems including alternatives to litigation.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and a critical understanding of the role and composition of various groups of legal personnel, including the judge, the lay-person and the lawyer, involved in the English Legal System and the ethical and regulatory framework within which they operate.

2. Be able to describe the principal operations of the civil and criminal justice systems and evaluate the extent to which they are effective.

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To introduce the student to the role, composition and framework of groups of legal personnel: judiciary; magistracy; jury; solicitors and barristers. Additionally to introduce and evaluate the working of the court system including both civil and criminal courts and alternatives to litigation.

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions]

Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information


Seminars 15

To discuss principles, concepts, values and their application to practical issues. Formative assessment of ILOs as appropriate, in particular presentations and critical essays. To discuss the operation of the law in the context of society and social values.







Recommended Texts and Sources: The core text for the module is:o Elliott, C, Quinn, F The English Legal System, (2011, 12th Edition, London, Pearson)




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MODULE CODE: NORD 1072 MODULE TITLE: Introduction to land law and criminal law

CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 4 JACS CODE:

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CO-REQUISITES: none. COMPENSATABLE: Y

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module will introduce the student to two key legal areas of criminal law and land law, with private and public considerations, and will cover related aspects of law and practice.



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MODULE AIMS: This module aims to provide students with a detailed overview of legal and practical aspects of criminal and land law. The course will also provide students with the opportunity to discuss policy developments and the social impact of these topics

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major principles of criminal law and land law.2. Use legal knowledge as the basis of discussion of legal concepts, principles and law in its social

context, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesis or evaluate ideas or argument3. Apply some of the major criminal legal principles to problem scenarios 4. Demonstrate the ability to interpret both primary and secondary legal materials

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SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT 1. Legal and practical aspects of criminal law including:- the criminal process- introductory principles of actus reus and mens rea, and participation- selected offences and defences

2. Legal and practical aspects of land law including:- the meaning of ‘land’- ownership of land- transfer of land



Seminars 15

To discuss principles, concepts, values and their application to practical issues. Formative assessment of in class tests. To discuss the operation of the law in the context of society and social values. To prepare and deliver formative practice applications.

Self directed study 140 To research, read, discuss, prepare, and produce such documents as directed.








Recommended Texts and Sources: The core texts for the module are:o Bray, J Unlocking Land Law (2010, 3rdedn, London, Hodder Education)o Omerod, D. Smith and Hogan’s Criminal Law (2011, 13th edn, Oxford, OUP)




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Presentation of a plea in mitigation

20% Link to ILO C4,T1,T6,P3Students to prepare and deliver a plea in mitigation using up to date sentencing guidelines; (information to be extracted by interview).

TOTAL 100%


MODULE CODE: NORD 1073 MODULE TITLE: LAW OF OBLIGATIONS (CONTRACT)




SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)An introduction to the law of obligations through study of the essential elements of contract.



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MODULE AIMS:Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of contract law relating to contract formation; an understanding of the principles which underlie the law of contract; and an introduction to consumer issues.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be able to:1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of the law of contract2. Explain and evaluate the principles relating to contract formation, terms, misrepresentation and

remedies3. Apply legal principles and remedies relating to contract law to problem scenarios















SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Formation of contracts Contents of a contract - express and implied terms, exclusion clauses Vitiating factors - misrepresentation, mistake and illegality Remedies for breach of contract An introduction to consumer law



Seminars 15

To .discuss principles, concepts, principles and values and their application to practical issues. To discuss the operation of the law in the context of society and social values.

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Recommended Texts and SourcesThe core text for the module is:

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MODULE CODE: PETR1004 MODULE

TITLE: Organisational Behaviour

CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 4 JACS CODE: N100


CO-REQUISITES: NONE COMPENSATABLE: YES

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module considers how organisational behaviour and attitude influences the behaviour of individuals and groups at work. The module will use a range of theories and managerial approaches to analyse and explain human behaviour at work.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions]WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL

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SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Business, Health and Education


MODULE AIMS:The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the theory of how organisations manage employees to achieve a range of managerial objectives. The intention being to consider organisational and employee behaviour from a theoretical perspective.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:1. Identify and explain the advantages / disadvantages of a range of organisational

structures2. Identify a range of organisational cultures3. Identify a range of theoretical approaches to human motivation4. Analyse the significance of group behaviour at work 5. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of management and leadership styles and

explain when each might be most appropriate.

DATE OF APPROVAL: 04/2016 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships



DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 09/2016 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Petroc



TERM/SEMESTER: All Year

Additional notes (for office use only): For delivering institution’s HE Operations or Academic Partnerships use if required



SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTItems in this section must e considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016/2017 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 133

MODULE LEADER: Craig Litster OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Organisational Aims, Objectives, Policies, Organisational Structure and Development Organisational Culture. Systems of Communication Managing Change The Impact of Technology. Quality (Operations Management) Perception , Group Behaviour, Motivation , Leadership Business Ethics


Lectures 45

Teaching and learning will be delivered through a series of interactive sessions that encourage learner participation and engagement in the topics discussed. A scheme of work will be provided in induction week which details the scheduled teaching and learning approach within this module.

Self Directed 155

Undergraduates will be required to read around the subject using academic books and appropriate journals/texts related to the subject of organisational behaviour, management and leardership. Students will also be expected to research and write the summative assessments for the module which comprise two reports.


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Updated by: Date: Approved by: Craig Litster

Date:01/04/2016

Recommended Texts and Sources:

Huczynski, A. and Buchanan, D. (2013) Organizational behaviour 8th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education

Mullins, L. and Christie, G. (2010) Management and organisational behaviour. 9th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education

(Petroc ebook. 8th edition available in hard copy)




MODULE CODE: NORD1074 MODULE

TITLE: Human Resource Management




SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module will provide learners with the principles and theories of human resource management. The module will focus on the employer need for a flexible workforce and the importance of training and staff development.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions]WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICALE1 (Examination)

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MODULE AIMS:The aim of the module is for learners to understand how organisations recruit, select, appraise, train and develop staff to meet business need in an ever changing environment.


1. Explain the objectives and process of human resource planning2. Explain recruitment and selection procedures3. Analyse the purpose of performance management systems4. Analyse the process of training needs analysis5. Evaluate the success of learning and development within organisations.



DATE(S) OF APPROVED Click TERM/SEMESTER: All year



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MODULE LEADER: Lee Norburn OTHER MODULE STAFF: None


The development of Human Resource Management Human Resource Planning. Job Design Recruitment and Selection Appraisal Employment Rights and Responsibilities Training policy and planning. Training needs analysis. Evaluation of training


Lectures 45


Self-Directed Study 155

Undergraduates will be required to read around the subject using academic books and appropriate journals/texts/websites such as acas that are related to the subject of human resource management. Students will also be expected to research and write the summative assessments for the module which comprise a portfolio and report.


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Recommended Texts and Sources:Torrington, D., Hall, L. and Taylor, S. (2011) Human Resource Management. 6th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education

Beardwell, I., Holden, L. and Claydon, T. (2004) Human Resource Management: A contemporary approach. 4th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education

(8th edn. available as a Petroc ebook)

Bramley, P. (2003) Evaluating training. 2nd edn. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Buckley, R. and Capel, J. (2009) The Theory and Practice of Training. 6th edn. London: Kogan Page.


MODULE CODE: NORD2072 MODULE TITLE INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY LAW AND SUCCESSION






SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module will introduce the student to two key legal areas of family law and the law of succession, with private and public considerations, and will cover related aspects of law and practice.



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MODULE AIMS:1. This module aims to provide students with a detailed overview of legal and practical aspects of family

law and the law of wills and succession. The course will also provide students with the opportunity to discuss policy developments and the social impact of these topics.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be able to

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legal concepts and principles relating to both family law and the law of succession

2. Explain, evaluate and apply the principles and remedies relating to family law and the law of succession

3. Demonstrate the ability to interpret both primary and secondary legal materials4. Formulate clear, logical and reasoned submissions, making good use of legal authority5.
















1. Legal and practical aspects of family law including:- marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation- divorce- child law

2. Legal and practical aspects of the law of succession including:- requirements of a valid will- probate




Seminars/ interactive workshops 15

To discuss principles, concepts, principles and values and their application to practical issues. To discuss the operation of the law in the context of society and social values. To prepare students for assessment

Self- directed study 140 To research, read, discuss, prepare, and produce such documents as directed.


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INTERVIEW A mock interview with a ‘client’ to obtain information relating to the break up of a relationship (including ancillary relief and children), verbal advice and a written letter of advice





Recommended Texts and SourcesThe core texts for the module are:

o Herring, J. Family Law (2013, 6th edition. Longman Law, Pearsono Kerridge R, Parridge and Kerridge; The Law of Succession (2009, London, Sweet and Maxwell)





MODULE CODE: NORD 2069 MODULE TITLE: LAW OF OBLIGATIONS (TORT)

CREDITS 20 FHEQ Level: 5 JACS CODE:M111



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)An introduction to the law of obligations through study of the essential elements of tort.



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MODULE AIMS:Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of tortious principles and develop knowledge and understanding of particular torts and remedies, namely negligence, nuisance, the liability of others and trespass.ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be able to:1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of particular torts

studied2. Identify and analyse the principles relating to the particular areas of the law of torts3. Research and apply knowledge and legal theories and legal tortious principles and

remedies to problem scenarios4. Identify, retrieve and interpret both primary and secondary legal materials

DATE OF APPROVAL: April 2014 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic

PartnershipsDATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:

Sept 2015/16 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Petroc.



TERM: 15/AU/AY/M




SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTItems in this section must e considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017/18 NATIONAL COST CENTRE:130

MODULE LEADER: Carolyn White OTHER MODULE STAFF: Frances Green

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Liability in tort for personal injuries, including negligence, psychiatric injury, vicarious

liability, economic loss and special statutory regimes such as occupiers liability and employers liability

An introduction to nuisance and trespass to the person and to land Remedies for torts

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions]FURTHER DETAILS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES INCLUDING FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AT APPENDIX A IN THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION.Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information


Seminars and mock trial 15

To discuss principles, concepts and values and their application to practical issues. To discuss the operation of the law in the context of society and social values.



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Link to ILO – K2, K3, C1, T1, P3 Identify, analyse and evaluate the principles relating to the particular areas of the law of torts and Identify and analyse the principles relating to the particular areas of the law of tortsapplication of legal tortious



principles and remedies to problem scenarios, including the completion of a simple particulars of claim (2 hours)

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100% Research and apply knowledge and legal theories and legal tortious principles and remedies to problem scenariosIdentify, retrieve and interpret both primary and secondary legal materials

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Recommended Texts and SourcesThe core text for the module is:o McBride, N.J., Bagshaw R. Tort Law,(Longman Law series premium and pack) (2013,

1st Edition, Harlow,(Longman) Pearson Education Ltd)





MODULE CODE: NORD 2070 MODULE TITLE: LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS

CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 5 JACS CODE: Click here to enter text.



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)

The supervised production of a 5000 word project on a legal or legally related area developed by the student. .



C1 100 % P1

E2 (OSCE) C2 P3T1 (in-class test)

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SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: LAW


MODULE AIMS:To enable students to write a project on a legal or legally related area through the correct application of research skills

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:On successful completion of the module students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of research area 2. Critically evaluate evidence and review its reliability, validity and significance 3. Synthesize and utilize data and concepts in a coherent manner 4. Articulate and express own ideas and findings coherently 5. Act independently in sourcing and managing information and formulating research 6. Understand and manage the processes involved in research planning, methodology,

implementation and consideration of ethical issues 7. Demonstrate accurate and appropriate use of language 8. Demonstrate depth of research and quality of referencing








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SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTItems in this section must e considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.ACADEMIC YEAR: 2015-2016 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: Click here to

enter text.

MODULE LEADER: Jane Bayliss OTHER MODULE STAFF: Chris Bowen

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENTThe nature of the module is such that the detailed syllabus will be determined by the research topic. However all students will: 1. Have an introduction and guidance on dissertation planning, dissertation management,

research methodology and sources

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions]FURTHER DETAILS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES INCLUDING FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AT APPENDIX A IN THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION.Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information

Lectures 10To provide an introduction and guidance on research and legal writing.

Seminars /Interactive workshops 50

To discuss and develop skills in research, planning, management. To discuss topics of research

Self directed study 140To research, read, discuss, prepare, and produce such documents as directed..

Total 200

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literature review 4. Write a 5000 word dissertation



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Recommended Texts and Sources:The core text for the module is:o Cherkassky et al Legal Skills (2011 Palgrave MacMillan)A further reading list will be provided in the Module Handbook



SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD . Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.

MODULE CODE: MODULE TITLE: Constitutional & Administrative Law

CREDITS: 20 FHEQ LEVEL: 4 JACS CODE: M210

PRE-REQUISITES: N/A CO-REQUISITES: COMPENSATABLE: YES

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module focuses on Constitutional and Administrative Law, examining fundamental theories and principles, and their application and practice within the British constitution.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions}E1 (Examination) 100% C1

(Coursework)P1(Practical)


A1 (Generic assessment)

T1 (Test)


Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: 40%

MODULE AIMS:To provide the foundation concepts of constitutional and administrative law, and to enhance knowledge and understanding of principles and their practical application with particular reference to the British constitution. The module examines the theoretical basis of constitutionalism and the legal principles involved in the creation of a democratic framework of power, including the protection of human rights. It then examines the nature of the British constitution in both theory and practice, with analysis of relevant legal sources and evaluation of the effectiveness of law in practice.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the module the student will be expected to be able to:

Knowledge and UnderstandingDemonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the legal basis of democratic constitutions (a Foundation of Legal Knowledge)Explain and apply the general principles and practice of constitutional and administrative law

withparticular reference to the British constitution

Intellectual and Cognitive SkillsDiscuss and evaluate constitutional and administrative law issues and problem areas

Key Transferable Skills Construct a reasoned argument in writing supported by appropriate sources and authorities

DATE OF APPROVAL: FACULTY: Academic Partnerships



DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Sept-2016 SCHOOL: Petroc

DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: SEMESTER: Semester 1

Additional notes

Additional Guidance for Learning Outcomes:

To ensure that the module is pitched at the right level check your intended learning outcomes against the following nationally agreed standards

Framework for Higher Education Qualifications http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf

Subject benchmark statements http://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspx

SEEC level descriptors http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010 (scroll to pdf link at bottom of page)

Professional, regulatory and statutory (PSRB) accreditation requirements (where necessary e.g. health and social care, medicine, engineering, psychology, architecture, teaching, law)

QAA Quality Code http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspx



http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/quality-code/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010

http://www.seec.org.uk/academic-credit/seec-credit-level-descriptors-2010

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspx

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/ASSURINGSTANDARDSANDQUALITY/SUBJECT-GUIDANCE/Pages/Subject-benchmark-statements.aspx

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf

SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017/18 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 130


Summary of Module Content The theory, practice, and relevance of British Constitutional and Administrative Law. The separation of PowersParliamentary Supremacy Parliamentary practice and privilegeMinisterial accountabilityHuman Rights

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions}Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional InformationLectures 45 To disseminate and explain principles concepts,

principles and values and to direct self directed study

Tutorials 15 Interactive discussionGuided Independent Study 140 Reading of assigned material, preparation of

formative assignmentsTotal 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours of learning; 10

credits = 100 hours, etc)

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TITLE: Corporate Strategy and Risk




SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module introduces the theory and practice of strategic planning. It explores the nature of business strategy and policy-making aimed at attaining and sustaining a competitive advantage. The interrelationships between functions and the total value system will be scrutinised. Emphasis is placed on the application of a range of planning models and reflection upon the development of graduate skills in the workplace.


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MODULE AIMS:The module is designed to introduce the principles of the development and implementation of business strategy, providing learners with a range of strategic models which they are able to apply to resolve a variety of business challenges. The module will also provide learners with a work related learning experience upon which they will be required to evidence development of key graduate skills.


1. Fully assess the current situation of a business and the market in which it operates, based on analysis using the planning models applied.

2. Analyse the relevant tools and techniques to be used at the various stages of strategy formulation, with specific reference to the role of supply chain management as an integral element of corporate strategy.



3. Devise and submit time-based implementation & monitoring plans for the proposed strategic changes.

4. Identify the main risks in strategy implementation through scrutinising and reflecting on the planned projects, programmes and procedures of a particular organisation.









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SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTItems in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017/18 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 133

MODULE LEADER: Adam Simmons OTHER MODULE STAFF: None


Through a series of tutorials, and specialist referral if necessary, students will be introduced to:

The process in summary: Mission and vision, corporate objectives, organisational analysis, environment scanning, developing and evaluating alternative strategies, selecting and implementing strategy. Mission, Vision & Objectives SWOT, TOWS and PESTLE Analysis Porters 5 forces Value chain (Operations Management) Benchmarking (Operations Management) BCG Matrix Ansoff Matrix Porter’s generic strategies Bowman's Strategy Clock



Lectures 45


Self-Directed Study 155

Researching key areas and arranging meetings with specific individuals within a local business. Using appropriate strategic analysis tools to analyse current strategies. Reading around the subject area using the reading list and additional journal materials.




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Updated by:Joel Hill

Date:30/11/2015

Approved by: Delete and insert (this should be updated on an annual basis

Date:

Recommended Texts and Sources:Johnson, G., et al. (2013) Exploring Strategy, Pearson Education.

Campbell, D., et al. (2011) Business Strategy: An Introduction, Palgrave Macmillan.

Stutely, R. (2012) The Definitive Business Plan: the fast track to intelligent planning for executives and entrepreneurs. 3rd edn. Harlow: Pearson Education



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TITLE: Financial Management




SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters)This module is designed to develop an understanding of the sources of finance and costing information required by a business and the issues facing managers when making decisions regarding financial resources. Students will be expected to evaluate the role of the stock exchange in the provision of finance and analyse investment appraisal techniques when investing in capital expenditure.


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MODULE AIMS:This module enables learners to identify and evaluate the accounting information relevant to decision making and analyse the key drivers which aid the financial planning process.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:1. Evaluate a range of internal and external sources of finance.2. Discuss the role of the stock exchange in the provision of finance.3. Classify costs and evaluate the use of break-even analysis as a financial planning tool.4. Evaluate a range investment appraisal techniques such as NPV, ARR and IRR.











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MODULE LEADER: Andrew Peacham OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Investment appraisal. Financial planning Cost classification and break even Sources of finance for large firms Role of the stock market Working capital management


Lectures 45


Self Directed 155

Undergraduates will be required to read around the subject using academic books and appropriate journals/texts related to the subject of finance with a particular focus upon the stock exchange as a source of finance. Students will also be expected to research and write the summative assessment and revise for the examination.


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Updated by:Andrew Peacham

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Date: Approved by: Delete and insert (this should be updated on an annual basis

Date:

Recommended Texts and Sources:Atrill, P. (2003) Financial management for non-specialists. 4th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education

Atrill, P. and McLaney, E. (1999) Management accounting for non-specialists. 2nd edn. London: Prentice Hall

Drury, C. (2005) Management accounting for business. 3rd edn. London: Thomson Learning

