Foundation Degree (FdA) in Public Service Management - Thames Valley University

Dec 12, 2007

Institution: Thames Valley University
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University

Course Overview:

The Foundation Degree in Public Service Management is an ideal course to equip public service managers to cope with the Government’s modernising agenda.

Historically, the public sector has been characterised by stability and permanence. However, it is increasingly a workplace that needs to respond to the demands of constant change, in order to deliver effective public services.

The course is aimed at people from a variety of work and educational backgrounds within the public services, including local and national government health and educational sectors, voluntary and not for profit organisations.

Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods):

Level 4

Public Service Environment
Problem Solving
Information and Communication Technology
Negotiated Work Based Learning (1)
Organisational Behaviour
Relationship Management

Level 5

Issues in Public Service Management
Management of Change
Negotiated Work Based Learning (2)
Public Service Finance
Planning and Policy Development in Not For Profit organisations
Project.

Assessment:

A variety of assessment methods will be used including portfolio building, assignments, reports, learning log and tests.

Progression Route:

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:

This course is designed for those already in employment who do not have a higher education qualification, as well as for school and college leavers.

Applications are particularly welcome from mature students. Such students will be considered on evidence of their ability to benefit from the course and may not have to meet the formal requirements of the University for admission.

Applicants who have A/VCE A Level points score of at least 40 (e.g. 1 A/VCE A Level or 2 AS/VCE AS Levels), will be positively considered for admission to this course.

Programme Details:

Start Date: September
Location: Ealing Campus
Study Options: 2 years part-time
Fees: £1000 for year 1. Individual modules £500 each.

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