Foundation Degree (FdA) in Managing with Volunteers - Thames Valley University
Dec 12, 2007
Institution: Thames Valley University
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University
Course Overview:
The effective management of volunteers is becoming increasingly important with the increasing emphasis and demands placed on the third sector. This course has been designed and developed, in partnership with local community and voluntary sector colleagues, to equip managers and potential managers with the relevant and appropriate skills to undertake this important work.
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods):
Level 4
- Third (voluntary) sector environment
- Organisation behaviour
- Relationship management
- Negotiated work-based learning 1
- Data research and analysis
- Finance in the third (voluntary) sector 1.
Level 5
- Negotiated work-based learning 2
- Finance in the third (voluntary) sector 2
- Governance
- Volunteering for success
- Issues in the public and third (voluntary) sector
- Free choice module.
Students can access individual modules to build up to the Foundation Degree. Each module is validated as a Certificate of Professional and Personal Development (CPPD) and recognised as a separate qualification to NVQ Levels 4 and 5.
Assessment:
Coursework, examinations, group work and presentations.
Progression Route:
This Foundation Degree will enable the student to develop the skills needed to modernise the delivery of welfare provision in the UK. It combines academic study with practical experience.
On successful completion, the student can progress to the third year of a Business BA (Hons) Degree. Alternatively, students who exceed targets may apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies programme.
Entry Requirements:
One GCSE and A Level pass, or a GNVQ ‘Advanced’ pass or equivalent qualification.
We also welcome applications from mature students with non-standard entry qualifications.
Applications will be assessed on individual merit.
Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) entry is available. There may be an exemption from some modules due to previous training and work
experience.
Programme Details:
Start Date: September
Location: Ealing Campus
Study Options: There are 12 modules over two years
Study days: Tuesday morning and Thursday evening
Fees: £1000 for Year 1. Individual modules are £500
Enquiries and how to apply:
Contact: TVU Learning Advice Centre
Tel: 0800 036 8888
Email: learning.advice@tvu.ac.uk
URL: www.tvu.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N/A
WL LLN Reference:
11.2 HT TVU FD 0508 V2
