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Course Specification Template

Core Information

Awarding Body / Institution

School / Institute

Course Code (s)

Mode of study (Tick all that apply)

Full-time Part-time

Sandwich Distance Learning

Foundation (full time) Foundation (part time)

Course Title

Hierarchy of Awards (interim awards):

Language of Study

Last Review Date

Course Specification Valid From

Course Specification Valid To

Academic Staff

Course Leader

Head of Department

Course Information

Location of Delivery

Category of Partnership

Teaching Institution

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Closed Course (Tick ) Yes No

Entry requirementsEntry requirements are subject to regular review. The entry requirements applicable to a particular academic year will be published on the University website (and externally as appropriate e.g. UCAS)

Distinctive Features of the CourseThis section should be used to explain to a student the unique or special aspects of this course. Why should a student study this course as opposed to a similar one at another institution?

Educational aims of the courseThis section is to be written for students and potential students as it will be used in marketing materials and course guides.

Intakes (Tick all that apply)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

Tick here if there will be custom (non-standard) delivery of this course. Please note a calendar should be submitted for approval which includes all intakes for the first year of delivery. (calendar template)

Tuition Fees

Year Status Mode Amount

Major Source of Funding

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)

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Professional Accreditation Body

Accrediting Body

Accreditation Statement

Approved Start Date Expected End Renewal Date

Course Structure Full TimePlease include the module code, module title, credit value and whether the module is a core or option.

Semester 1 Semester 2

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20


Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20


Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

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Course Structure Part Time


Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20


Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20


Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Core / Option

20 Core / Option

20

Learning, Teaching & Assessment

Academic RegulationsIf the proposed course regulations deviate in any way from current University Academic Regulations then a rationale must be presented to the Academic Registrar for approval by Academic Frameworks and Regulations Sub-Committee (AFRSC) before validation proceeds and this section should be updated if the exemption is not approved

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http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/internal-departments/quality-management-division/quality-and-collaboration-unit/academic-governance/

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policies-and-regulations/academic-regulations/


Reference PointsTo include consideration of professional body requirements and QAA Subject Benchmarks. This section is to inform students of the national reference points for their course and will be made available through the Course Guide.

Quality Code - Part A: Setting and Maintaining Academic Standards. Including :

Qualifications Frameworks

Characteristics Statements

Credit Frameworks

Subject Benchmark Statements

Quality Code - Part B: Assuring and Enhancing Academic Quality

University Policies and Regulations

Equality Act (2010)

Course Learning Outcomes

Please see: Appendix 1 – Course Learning Outcomes & Module Mapping

Overview of Assessment

Please see: Appendix 1 – Course Learning Outcomes & Module Mapping

Teaching, Learning and AssessmentInclude here the learning activities, assessment methods (formative and summative) and support for learning which will support the achievement of the learning outcomes listed above.

Student SupportExplain what kinds of support will be available for learning. Include examples of generic support and any specific support available through the course. How are academic study skills developed in the curriculum?

General University support:

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http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-b

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/academic-credit

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/characteristics-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/qualifications

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-a

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students. Learning Centres provide physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.) and offer a range of study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suit them best: Social areas, quiet and silent areas. Learning Centres also provide access to wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-Journals and subject databases.

Learning Centres also provide students with academic skills support via the Skills for Learning programme. Students on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such as academic writing and referencing. Students can access a range of online skills material at: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills

The University Student Support website offers advice on a variety of matters (careers, counselling, student union advice, etc.) Students can also access these services by booking appointment with the SU, careers, counselling services, etc.

Course Specific Support

Employability in the CurriculumExplain how employability is embedded in the curriculum

POST-APPROVAL CHANGES (to be completed by the QCU Officer)

Date Amendment Officer Note

Appendix 1 – Course Learning Outcomes & Module Mapping

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https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-for-learning/

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-for-learning/

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/info/welcome

1. Award of: BA (Hons), BDes (Hons), BEd (Hons), BEng (Hons), LLB (Hons), BMEdSci (Hons), BMid (Hons), BMus (Hons), BNurs (Hons), BSc (Hons), including a Foundation Year (remove if not applicable)

2. Award of: Integrated Masters Degrees

3. Award of: Masters Degrees

4. Award of: Foundation Degree

5. Award of: Higher National Diploma, Higher National Certificate

Award of: BA (Hons), BDes (Hons), BEd (Hons), BEng (Hons), LLB (Hons), BMEdSci (Hons), BMid (Hons), BMus (Hons), BNurs (Hons), BSc (Hons), including a Foundation Year (remove if not applicable)

Foundation Year

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For the award of a Foundation Year, the student, will be able to:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Certificate in Higher Education

For the award of CertHE you, the student, will be able to:

6. Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with your area(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study

7. Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of your subject(s) of study.

8. Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to your area(s) of study and/or work

9. Communicate the results of your study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments

10. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility

Diploma in Higher Education

For the award of DipHE you, the student, will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of your area(s) of study, and of the way in which those principles have developed with an understanding of the limits of your knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge.

2. Demonstrate the ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study

4. Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of

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information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis

5. Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively

6. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making and undertake further training, developing existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

Non-Honours Degree

For the award of a non-honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Honours Degree

For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Overview of Assessment of Course Learning Outcomes in core and option modulesThe purpose is to demonstrate that all the course outcomes are assessed in the course. Use the table below to identify:

Level 3 Found Found Found Found Found Found

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Module Codes

CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5 CLO 6

Level 4 Module Codes

CertHE CLO 1

CertHE CLO 2

CertHE CLO 3

CertHE CLO 4

CertHE CLO 5

CertHE CLO 6


DipHE CLO 1

DipHE CLO 2

DipHE CLO 3

DipHE CLO 4

DipHE CLO 5

DipHE CLO 6


Non-Hons

CLO 1

Non-Hons

CLO 2

Non-Hons

CLO 3

Non-Hons

CLO 4

Non-Hons

CLO 5

Non-Hons

CLO 6

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Hons

CLO 1

Hons

CLO 2

Hons

CLO 3

Hons

CLO 4

Hons

CLO 5

Hons

CLO 6

Award of: Integrated Masters Degrees


At the end of level 4 you, the student, will be able to:

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Diploma in Higher Education


1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of your area(s) of study, and of the way in which those principles have developed with an understanding of the limits of your knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge.

2. Demonstrate the ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study

4. Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis

5. Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively

6. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making and undertake further training, developing existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

Non-Honours Degree

At the completion of 60 level 6 credits you, the student, will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study,

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including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge

2. Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.

3. Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:

to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline

to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline

4. Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

5. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem

6. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:

the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility

decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts

the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

Honours Degree


1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge

2. Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.

3. Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:

to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline

to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or

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equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline

4. Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

5. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem



decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts

the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

Integrated Masters


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.



CertHE CLO 1

CertHE CLO 2

CertHE CLO 3

CertHE CLO 4

CertHE CLO 5

CertHE CLO 6

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DipHE CLO 1

DipHE CLO 2

DipHE CLO 3

DipHE CLO 4

DipHE CLO 5

DipHE CLO 6


Non-Hons

CLO 1

Non-Hons

CLO 2

Non-Hons

CLO 3

Non-Hons

CLO 4

Non-Hons

CLO 5

Non-Hons

CLO 6


Hons

CLO 1

Hons

CLO 2

Hons

CLO 3

Hons

CLO 4

Hons

CLO 5

Hons

CLO 6

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Integ Mast

CLO 1

Integ Mast

CLO 1

Integ Mast

CLO 1

Integ Mast

CLO 1

Integ MastCLO 1

Integ Mast

CLO 1

Award of: Masters Degrees

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Postgraduate CertificateFor the award of PgC, you, the student will be able to :

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice with a conceptual understanding that enables the student:

to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline

to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.

2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

3. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.

4. Ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

5. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.



decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations

the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

Postgraduate DiplomaFor the award of PgD, you, the student will be able to :

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice with a conceptual understanding that enables the student:

to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate,

to propose new hypotheses.

2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

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3. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.

4. Ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

5. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.



decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations

the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

Masters DegreeFor the award of a masters degree, you, the student will be able to :

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.



PgCert CLO 1

PgCert CLO 2

PgCert CLO 3

PgCert CLO 4

PgCert CLO 5

PgCert CLO 6

Summative assessment methods employed

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PgDip CLO 1

PgDip CLO 2

PgDip CLO 3

PgDip CLO 4

PgDip CLO 5

PgDip CLO 6



MA/Sc CLO 1

MA/Sc CLO 2

MA/Sc CLO 3

MA/Sc CLO 4

MA/Sc CLO 5

MA/Sc CLO 6


Award of: Foundation Degree

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For the award of CertHE, you, the student, will be able to:






Foundation Degree

For the award of Foundation Degree, you, the student, will be able to:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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CertHE CLO 1

CertHE CLO 2

CertHE CLO 3

CertHE CLO 4

CertHE CLO 5

CertHE CLO 6


FD CLO 1

FD CLO 2

FD CLO 3

FD CLO 4

FD CLO 5

FD CLO 6

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Award of: Higher National Diploma, Higher National Certificate

Higher National CertificateFor the award of HNC, you, the student, will be able to:






Higher National DegreeFor the award of HND, you, the student, will be able to:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.



HNC CLO 1

HNC CLO 2

HNC CLO 3

HNC CLO 4

HNC CLO 5

HNC CLO 6

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HND CLO 1

HND CLO 2

HND CLO 3

HND CLO 4

HND CLO 5

HND CLO 6

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