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
ICEM, Oman
3. University School/Centre
Language, Literature and International Studies
4. External Accreditation
5. Title of Final Award
British Council Accreditation (Preston is accredited, not
Oman)
General Foundation Programme
6. Modes of Attendance offered
full time/part time
7. UCAS Code
N/A
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR)
IELTS
Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE)
British Council
9. Other external influences
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
September 2013
11. Aims of the Programme
 To introduce an essential knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical generic
science skills
 To support and encourage students to appropriately apply a range of basic concepts and
techniques of laboratory work
 To promote the development of information seeking and presentation skills across all subject
areas
 To encourage systematic and critical thinking and independent learning across all subject areas
 To build up self-confidence in all subject areas through accurate self-assessment and reflection
 To improve students’ communicative competence in English by focussing on grammar, lexis,
appropriacy and key language skills (productive and receptive)
 To improve students’ linguistic performance in EFL by focussing on grammar, lexis, accuracy and
appropriacy
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Linguistic knowledge, structures and functions to the appropriate level
A2. Knowledge of appropriate use and cultural conventions of language in context
A3. Knowledge of aspects of culture in English language communities
A4. Describe and apply basic theoretical and practical generic science
A5. Apply relevant mathematical techniques
A6. Explain specific scientific topics needed for progression
A7. Use basic Microsoft packages, including for data presentation analysis
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, examinations, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and
exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory/practical session, directed reading, problem-solving, workshops,
discussions.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Producing oral and written English as appropriate to the level of the module
B2. Learner strategies for dealing with unknown areas of language and communication
B3. Development of communicative and intercultural competence in EFL
B4. Work safely and competently in the laboratory.
B5. Analyse practical results and given data.
B6. Prepare scientific reports
B7. Work as part of a team.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, examinations, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and
exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory/practical session, directed reading, problem-solving, workshops,
discussions.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Ability to reflect on their needs as a learner in order to develop independent study
C1. Developmental and self-evaluative practice
C2. Select and collate information from a range of sources.
C3. Know the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.
C4. Formulate and test selected scientific concepts and hypotheses, interpretation and application of
concepts
C5. Plan, conduct research, carry out independent, analyse and present the results both orally and in
writing.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, examinations, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and
exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory/practical session, directed reading, problem-solving, workshops,
discussions.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1.
Develop skills in reflecting on personal learning strengths and weaknesses
D2.
Ability to apply past and present learning experiences to promote independent learning skills
D3.
Heightened awareness of intercultural communication and interpersonal skills
D4.
Demonstrate self- awareness in relation to their future careers and lives
D5.
Research a range of sources of information from books, scientific reports and journals, and the
Internet
D6.
Demonstrate personal organisation and time management skills
D7.
Communicate and present information effectively, using relevant IT skills
D8.
Work to high standard independently and as part of a team
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and exercises in
writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory/practical session, directed reading, problem-solving, workshops,
discussions.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 3
Level 4
14. Awards and Credits*
Module
Code
Module Title
Credit
rating
EFC008
Beginner’s English
60
EFC009
Elementary English
40
FVC003
Basic Mathematics
10
FVC004
Mathematics 2
10
FVC005
Foundation Science 1
10
FVC006
Foundation Science 2
10
FVC001
ICT 1
10
FVC002
ICT 2
10
EF1703
Pre-Intermediate English
40
General Foundation
Programme:
Requires a minimum of 100
credits which must include
EF1703, FVC004, FVC006 and
FVC002*
Exit Awards:
(Available to students who don’t progress)
Certificate in Pre-Intermediate
English
Requires 40 credits at Level 4
including EF1703
Certificate of Achievement in
Beginner’s English
Requires a minimum of 60 credits
at Level 3 including EFC008
*Successful completion of this course leads to progression onto Year 1 of one of the following degree
courses at the University of Central Lancashire:
BSc (Hons) Health, Safety and Environmental Management
BSc (Hons) Facilities Management
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Well Engineering)
BSc (Hons) Fire Safety (Engineering)
BSc (Hons) Fire Safety (Management)
The requirements for admission are made by the Course Leader / Admissions Tutor for the
subsequent programme. This may include specific module grades and conditions as appropriate.
15. Personal Development Planning
PDP is managed through the portfolio of independent study. Students are asked to complete and
discuss a plan of study with the class tutor to address issues arising from their learner needs analysis.
This plan is re-negotiated at key points during the year. The student completes a series of tasks for a
portfolio which explicitly target identified key areas for improvement. Following each task students are
given formative feedback on their progress.
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.
As stated in the individual module descriptors.
17. Key sources of information about the programme

School Website

Factsheets & Publicity
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Programme Learning Outcomes
Module
Level Code
Module Title
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
EFC008
EFC009
FVC003
FVC004
FVC005
FVC006
FVC001
FVC002
EF1703
Beginner’s English
Elementary English
Basic Mathematics
Mathematics 2
Foundation Science 1
Foundation Science 2
ICT 1
ICT 2
Pre-Intermediate English
Core (C), Compulsory
(COMP) or Option (O) Knowledge and understanding
A1
x
x
A2
x
X
A3
X
x
A4
A5
A6
A7
Subject-specific Skills
B1
X
X
B2
x
B3
X
B4
X
X
X
x
x
X
B6
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
x
B5
X
X
x
x
x
X
X
x
Other skills relevant to employability
and personal development
Thinking Skills
B7
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
C1
x
X
C2
C3
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
C4
C5
D1
D2
D3
x
X
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X
D4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
D5
x
X
X
X
D6
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
D7
x
X
X
X
D8
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
X