Professional Development BA
Bachelor's degree
In Dundee
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Dundee (Scotland)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
September
This course will help you to develop more effective practice in your own profession. You will be required to study your own practice; to explore ways in which you can test new ideas and to explore modules of continuing professional development, applying them to your own circumstances.
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About this course
The course is suitable for people from a wide range of backgrounds, including management, administration, tertiary education, community learning, social work and health who work in public, private or third sector contexts.
The Programme has flexible entry and exit requirements to allow you to enter at a level appropriate to your education and experience. The Programme has two levels, matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework levels 8 and 9.
Level 8 – The equivalent of 120 credits
Level 9 – The equivalent of 240 credits
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Subjects
- Leadership
- BAPD
- Project Reports
- Professional development
- Development
- BA Professional
- Education
- Tertiary Education
- Qualifications
- Completion
Course programme
This course is delivered through online distance learning, allowing you to continue in employment and study in your own locality. Individualised tutor support via phone and online tutorials, optional study workshops and group tutorials are key features of the course.
The BAPD involves blended learning, with online module materials, optional workshops and individual tutor support.
How you will be assessedAssessment is through written assignments and project reports.
What you will study - BA Professional Development in Tertiary EducationThe course has 2 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 8 and 9. Certificate and diploma levels each consist of six 20 credit modules and the degree level consists of four 30 credit modules. Completion of a Level 9 TQ(FE) award (60 SCQF credit points) or equivalent is a requirement for this named award.
The course includes core modules:
- Leading Inquiry
- Professional Project
The course has 2 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 8 and 9. Certificate and diploma levels each consist of six 20 credit modules and the degree level consists of four 30 credit modules.
The course aims to:
- Develop personal skills and leadership qualities to enhance managerial effectiveness
- Develop further the underpinning knowledge, attitudes and transformational leadership skills required to lead and manage within the participant's respective area of practice
- Promote a wider understanding of managing change within organisations
- Enhance further career development opportunities and promote lifelong learning
- Facilitate progression in higher education to degree level
The course includes core modules:
- Leading Inquiry
- Professional Project
Specialist module:
- Management & Leadership Strategies
and one optional module.
What you will study - BA Professional Development in Community EngagementThe course has 2 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 8 and 9. Certificate and diploma levels each consist of six 20 credit modules and the degree level consists of four 30 credit modules.
The course includes core modules:
- Leading Inquiry
- Professional Project
- Engaging Communities
and one optional module.
What you will study - BA Professional Development in Volunteer ManagementThe course has 2 levels which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 8 and 9. Certificate and diploma levels each consist of six 20 credit modules and the degree level consists of four 30 credit modules.
The course aims to:
- Promote a critical understanding of the theories and policies which underpin management and leadership of volunteers
- Foster the commitment of participants to professional values, practice and on-going professional development in leadership and management of volunteers
- Develop effective practice in the management of volunteers
- Engage in work-based inquiry which will enhance professional practice
The course includes core modules:
- Leading Inquiry
- Professional Project
- Volunteer Management
Professional Development BA