APPENDIX 6 - CDG
Programme Specification Template
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire, Preston campus
3. University School/Centre
Psychology
4. External Accreditation
N/A
5. Title of Final Award
Certificate in Emotional Intelligence for Business and
Leadership.
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part-time
7. UCAS Code
N/A
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
N/A
9. Other external influences
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
Jan 2014
11. Aims of the Programme
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To provide an academic introduction to the role of emotional intelligence and effective
communication in business and leadership.
To provide a coaching opportunity for leaders and future leaders in the community, politics,
public policy and business.
To develop an understanding of how emotions can be used to manage social and business
situations, reduce potential conflict, and promote productivity and personal growth.
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Programme Specification Template
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theories of emotional intelligence and
communication and how they are associated with individual and group success.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures will be used to introduce students to the historical and theoretical roots of emotional
intelligence as a subject of academic interest. Theories of effective communication are considered
within this context. The lectures will be reasonably interactive and are aimed at raising students’
awareness of the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Evaluate their own Emotional Intelligence skills.
B2. Recognise and identify emotions in faces, body language, and tone of voice and how this can
impact on their performance.
B5. Effectively manage own and others emotions.
B3. Practise active listening and focussing skills during group and individual interactions.
B4. Communicate clearly and persuasively
Teaching and Learning Methods
Subject specific skills will be taught in interactive workshops. In workshops, students will complete
self-assessment exercises and through experiential learning, develop their own emotional
intelligence skills. Activities include watching prepared media and reading documents to discuss
and critically analyse behaviour and outcome, and role-play to demonstrate effective listening
skills. Activities are designed to help students develop the abilities to (1) Recognise and identify
emotion in faces, body language and tone of voices, (2) speak effectively individually and as part
of a group (3) manage their own emotion and that of others more effectively, and (4) how
motivated the interaction partners are.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Discuss and apply theories of Emotional Intelligence and communication to the workplace.
Teaching and Learning Methods
See A and B.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Evaluate how Emotional intelligence influences ‘real’ communication.
Teaching and Learning Methods
See A and B.
Assessment methods A-D.
1.Journal
2. Essay
3. Individual presentation
4. Peer Review of a Colleagues’ Presentation
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Programme Specification Template
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 5
Module
Code
PS2888
Module Title
Emotional Intelligence for
Business and Leadership.
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
Certificate in Emotional
Intelligence for Business and
Leadership requires 20 credits at
level 5
15. Personal Development Planning
PDP will be student led. Students are most likely to undertake the course as a form of personal
development in itself, but links to various resources will be provided for students to enable them to
recognise the role of PDP in their learning and encourage them to participate in this throughout the
course.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Potential students need to be able to demonstrate (1) the ability to benefit from the programme and
(2) an interest in the subject; they should possess a degree or equivalent experience.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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University Website http://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/psychology/
Factsheet
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18. Curriculum Skills Map
LEVEL
5
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Other skills relevant
Compulsory
to employability and
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
personal
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Subject-specific Skills
Thinking Skills
development
Note:
PS2888
Emotional Intelligence for
Business and Leadership
Core
A1
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
C1
D1
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Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks