Programme Structure and Pathways Programme Structure for the Foundation Degree in Public Services (full-time) Course code: UF2443 Year 1 Year 2 Module Code Module Title No. of Credits Core / Optional Module Code Module Title No. of Credits Core / Optional PSFD123 Political Economy 20 Core PSFD218 An Introduction to English Criminal Law 20 Optional PSFD124 Introduction to Criminal Justice 20 Core PSFD219 The Policy Process 20 Core PSFD111 Working in Groups 10 Core PSFD208 Research Skills 20 Core PSFD126 Diversity 10 Core PSFD220 Managing People in the Public Sector 20 Core PSFD127 Citizen Focus & Service User Perspective 20 Core PSFD221 Contemporary Public Sector Issues 20 Core PSFD125 Applied Psychology 20 Core PSFD217 Criminology 20 Core PSFD122 Academic and Professional Practice 20 Core FPC2060 Enterprise and Innovation 20 Optional
Employment Related Skills By the end of the programme the student will be able to: Increase their understanding of organisational and work practices Show ability to manage conflict Interpersonal skills. Show the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations to differing audiences. e-portfolio of evidence ‘PebblePad’ Moodle Academic and Professional practice University Portal Transferable skills Graduate Skills Employment Skills Employment Related Skills By the end of the programme the student will be able to: Increase their understanding of organisational and work practices Show ability to manage conflict Interpersonal skills. Show the ability to communicate effectively, in a variety of situations to differing audiences. Learning and Teaching Strategy/Method Lectures and tutorials Learning from voluntary work Visiting speakers Employer led practical exercise Benchmark Reference. Foundation Degrees are intended to provide the knowledge and skills that are necessary to enable employees to be versatile and adaptable in progressing to and within work. Employability is a key aspect in Foundation Degree programmes and its inclusion should equip and assist learners to enhance their employment opportunities, and/or allow them to prepare for a career change. Assessment Assessed discussions Essays/projects/dissertations Coursework/ group work on practical application questions Seminars Portfolio work
Knowledge/ Understanding Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with the public services, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within these contexts : Structural, administrative, legislative and policy-making. Criminal and Social Justice Services. Analyse the relationship between the public services and society with particular reference to social values and ideologies. Understand and analyse management structures, operational practices and functions in relation to contemporary public service practice 1 and 2 The Foundation Degree in Public Service programmes are designed to enable learners to benefit from the interpretation of ideas and the experience of practice, within the wider context of employment and one in which knowledge, understanding and skills are clearly integrated. By focusing on learning within a work context, that is underpinned by both vocational and academic understanding and also professional, needs. Political Economy Introduction to Criminal Justice Applied Psychology Academic and Professional Practice Working in Groups. Diversity. Contemporary Public Sector Issues Criminology Research Skills Managing People in the Public sector An Introduction to English Criminal Law Cognitive / Intellectual Skills (generic) 3 Political Economy
Gain a reflexive experience of the working environment, practice, problems and organisational nature of specific public services, Contemporary Public Services Issues Research Skills Managing People in the Public Sector Practical Skills (subject specific) communication, self-management and project management strategies research skills, problem solving, teamwork and ICT, 3 Academic and Professional Practice Working in Groups. Diversity. Contemporary Public Services Issues Research Skills Managing People in the Public Sector
Essay 100% Essay – stress and communication within the Public Services – LO 3 & 4 Practice P_ Seminar 100% Seminar - application of psychology within the public services – LO 1 & 2 Updated by: D Thackeray Date: 26.06.2017 Approved by: Nadia McCusker Date: Sept 16 SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code. MODULE CODE: PSFD 122 MODULE TITLE: Academic and Professional Practice CREDITS: 20 FHEQ LEVEL: 4 JACS CODE: L430 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module is designed to enable students to demonstrate that they have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for relevant employment requiring the exercise of responsibility and decision making, including the ability to relate their professional practice to underlying theory and principles. . ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE E1 (Formally scheduled) C1 100% P1 E2 (OSCE) C2 P3 T1 (in-class test) A1 SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Public Services Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: MODULE AIMS: To enable students to develop a comprehensive portfolio of evidence that supports their career development and practice. To enable students to demonstrate an approach to their practice that is informed by up to date and relevant theoretical perspectives. To support students in developing as autonomous learners at HE level. ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: