Public Sector And Local Government Management Foundation Degree Level 4

Is this course for me?
This course suits those individuals employed in, or seriously
considering a career in, local government.
What will I study?
This Birkbeck, University of London Foundation Degree provides a
flexible academic and professional development programme in public
management, tailored to meet the needs of the local governance
sector. It enables you to develop theoretical and contextual
knowledge and practical skills, with a strong focus on the
particular requirements of the sector, including its unique
democratically accountable nature.
You will have the opportunity to focus further on your own
professional interests through your selection of pathways and
individualised work-based learning project. The Foundation Degree
consists of a number of compulsory modules, which will enhance your
understanding of the main issues and concepts in public sector
management. In Year 2 you may select a specialist pathway from a
choice of either Community Cohesion or London Governance. To gain
the Foundation Degree, you need to successfully complete modules
totalling 240 credits. You may choose from a selection of pathways
detailed below. All modules offered in Year 1 are compulsory.
Compulsory Subjects:
Year 1

• Introduction to Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
  Planning
• Local Government in Context
• Public Sector Modernisation

Year 2

• Public sector management
• Work-related learning

Year 3

• Professional project (work-based learning)

Pathway 1 - Community Cohesion

Year 2: Diversity: London's Unique Population
Year 3: Community Leadership
Pathway 2 - London Governance

Year 2: Diversity: London's Unique Population
Year 3: Governing Global London (half module)
Year 3: Regenerating London (half module)
What can I do next?
A BSc Public Sector and Local Government Management at Birkbeck
(central London campus). This can also lead to Local Government
management.
This can lead to employment in:

• Local Government management

What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. However, you should be
employed in, or seriously considering a career in, local government
and have a good standard of written and spoken English, and basic
computer skills.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is a combination of essays, reports, presentations,
project and portfolio work, as appropriate.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
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Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2009-2010. Costs for 2010-2011 will be available in
spring 2010.