Part Time FdA Management (Uniformed Public Services)

FdA Management (Uniformed Public Services)

Course Summary
This is a multidisciplinary degree that prepares students for management and officer level careers in uniformed public services, including the Armed Forces, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Security, and HM Revenue and Customs. It is also appropriate for those seeking enhanced career prospects in civilian administrative and management roles within the public services.

Course Structure
Students will develop a broad multi-agency knowledge by studying a variety of modules, some of which will be directly related to the work placements that are integral to the degree.

Modules include:
Activity Management, Values, Practices and History of Uniformed Public Services, Teamwork and Leadership, Sociology, Law, Criminology, Emergency and Disaster Management, Management and Decision Making, and Management and Operations.

Work Placements
Students will be expected to arrange a suitable work placement on which to base the professional practice content of this degree. Assistance in finding an appropriate placement will be available.

Assessment
Assessment is through a variety of methods such as portfolios, practical and written assignments and case studies.

After the Course
Students have entered employment in the Immigration Service, Armed Forces, Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Security Services. Students can also progress to the final year of BA (Hons) Professional Studies or BA (Hons) Business Management at UCS.

Key facts

UCAS code:
N292 FdA/MUPS

Typical offer:
2010 entry: 160 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

2011 entry: 200 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

Applications are welcome from all who can benefit from and successfully complete the course.

For mature students and those with non-traditional qualifications and work experience, please see the information for mature students|.

Duration of course:
Two years full-time or three years part-time

Campus code:
Bury St Edmunds Centre (campus code B)