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
Burnley College
3. University School/Centre
School of Education & Social Science
4. External Accreditation
N/A
5. Title of Final Award
BA (Hons) Social Science and Humanities
(Foundation Entry) - non award-bearing programme:
first stage of 4 year degree course
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full-time and Part Time
7. UCAS Code
TBC
8. Relevant Subject
Benchmarking Group(s)
N/A
9. Other external influences
N/A
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
July 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
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To provide the opportunity for progression to Higher Education for those adults
who have not had the opportunity to progress through formal education.
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To extend access to groups traditionally under-represented in UK higher
education.
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To introduce learners to a range of generic study skills related to learning formally
and independently in higher education
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To enable students to develop general knowledge, skills and experience to
support their contribution to society, employability and life-long learning
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To provide a structured and supported process for students to reflect upon their
own learning, performance and achievement to plan for their personal educational
and career development.
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To introduce learners to subject and career pathways, and subject-specific skills
to prepare students with subject knowledge crucial to successful study and to
enable them to make informed decisions about the programme of study at Stage
One and beyond
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.
Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of
A1. The requirements, skills and nature of Higher Education
A2. The attributes and knowledge required to embark on degree study and beyond.
A3. Strategies for effective learning
A4. Personal strengths and weaknesses as learners
Teaching and Learning Methods
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Lectures and seminars
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Directed study of textbooks and online resources
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Tutorial groups
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Self-directed study
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Class discussion
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Workshops
Assessment methods
B.
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Project/portfolio work
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Essay planning and essay writing
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Presentations
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Class tests
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Group-work
Subject-specific skills
On successful completion of the programme the student will be able to
B1. Provide a basic understanding of and knowledge of specific subjects for study at degree
level
B2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory and critical thinking in specific
subjects offered at degree level.
Teaching and Learning Methods
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Lectures and seminars
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Workshops
Assessment methods
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Essays
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Projects
C.
Thinking Skills
At the end of the programme the students will be able to
C1. Demonstrate an understanding of and critical engagement with a variety of primary and
secondary sources
C2. Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to
their work
C3. Communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably, with structured and
coherent arguments
C4. Demonstrate independent learning and research skills and the ability to identify,
marshal and evaluate relevant primary and secondary source materials
C5. Demonstrate decision making skills to plan for the next stage in their degree
Teaching and Learning Methods
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Seminars and tutorials
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Direct and hands-on approach to source material, including e-sources
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In class tasks and group work
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Problem-based exercises
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Workbook and guidance manuals
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On-line tasks
Assessment methods
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presentations
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reflective journal
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PDP portfolio & tasks
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essay and essay plan
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personal statement
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research project
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on-line testing
D.
Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
At the end of the programme the students will be able to
D1. Demonstrate ability to work independently, or with minimum guidance, where
appropriate
D2. Make personal, educational and career action plans to support future development
D3. Demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary for employability and personal
development
Teaching and Learning Methods
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seminars and tutorials
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In class tasks and group work
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Problem-based exercises
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Workbook and guidance manuals
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On-line tasks
Assessment methods
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presentations
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reflective journal
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PDP portfolio & tasks
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essay and essay plan
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personal statement
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research project
13.
Programme Structures*
14.
Level
Module
Code
Module Title
Credit
rating
Level 3
HUC610*
40
(F)
Core
ESSENTIAL STUDY
SKILLS FOR HIGHER
EDUCATION
DEVELOPING
ESSENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
FOR HIGHER
EDUCATION
20
HUC111
Core for all
students
HUC115
Core for all
students
BA (Hons) Education & Psychology
BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology
LEARNING by
EXPERIENCE
20
INTRODUCTION TO
CRIMINOLOGY
BA (Hons) Sociology
BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal
Justice
INTRODUCTION TO
EDUCATION
10
PSC004
BA (Hons) Psychology &
Criminology
BA (Hons) Law & Criminology
10
EDC601
Successful completion of a total of
120 credits (in subject specific
modules) on this Foundation year
programme guarantees progression
to Year 1 of the following degree
programmes at UCLan:
BA (Hons) Education & Sociology
10
CJC601
Awards and Credits*
NB
UCLan cannot guarantee availability
every year of every honours degree
programme.
Application to other honours degree
courses in Social Science and
Humanities will also be considered.
INTRODUCTION TO
PSYCHOLOGY
10
SOC601
INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIAL SCIENCES
10
LWC002
FOUNDATIONS OF
ENGLISH LAW
10
HYC601
ENC010
INTRODUCTION TO
HISTORY
INTRODUCTION TO
10
Students who exit after the
Foundation Year will receive a
transcript of their modules and
grades
LITERATURE AND
CREATIVE WRITING
10
PIC601
INTRODUCTION TO
PHILOSOPHY
RBC601
INTRODUCTION TO
RELIGION,CULTURE
AND SOCIETY
10
10
HUC601
INTRODUCTION TO
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
15.
Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning is supported primarily through the core module HUC003,
Informed Decision Making. The aim of this module is to provide a structured and supported
process for students to reflect upon their own learning and achievement to plan for their own
personal education and career development. However the students will be encouraged to:
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develop skills of reflection on their academic, personal and professional
development
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increase self awareness of their own skills, qualities, attitudes and capabilities
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improve their own learning and performance
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identify strengths, weaknesses and needs and direction for change
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set goals and plan action for developing, monitoring and reviewing their own
progress
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compile their own records of learning experiences and achievement
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plan realistically for their career progression and manage their own career
development and lifelong learning
and will be encouraged to utilise and transfer these skills across the programme and in
future study and career progression.
Students are divided into Personal Tutor groups and will meet on a weekly basis. This
enables a structured tutorial programme to be coupled with ample opportunities for pastoral
support as students make the transition to higher education.
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.
This programme has been designed for those students who have not had the standard
opportunity to study at Level 3, or mature students who have had significant time out of
formal education. Students must be able to demonstrate competence in English Language
to GCSE grade C level or its equivalent. Those that do not hold a qualification at this level or
provide documentary evidence prior to entry will be expected to undertake an English
assessment at the interview stage.
Those who are successful at the application stage will be interviewed by the Course Leader
to assess the applicant’s ability to benefit from the programme.
The English entry requirement for International or non UK students is an IELTs score of 6.0.
Applicants who do not have this qualification will need to pass a UCLAN test in the UK and
have a spoken interview before an offer is made.
Motivation, commitment and enthusiasm are also expected for entry onto the programme.
17.
Key sources of information about the programme

Burnley College website www.burnley.ac.uk

The Course Handbook
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The UCAS website: http://www.ucas.ac.uk/
18.
Curriculum Skills Map
Programme Learning Outcomes
Module
Level Code
Module Title
Subjectspecific
Skills
A1
A2
A3
A4
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ESSENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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HUC111 EDUCATION
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LEARNING BY
HUC115 EXPERIENCE
C
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INTRODUCTION TO
CJC601 CRIMINOLOGY
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ESSENTIAL STUDY
SKILLS FOR HIGHER
HUC610 EDUCATION
LEVEL 3
Core (C),
Compulsory
(COMP) or Knowledge and
Option (O) understanding
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Thinking Skills
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Other skills
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INTRODUCTION TO
EDC601 EDUCATION
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INTRODUCTION TO
SOC601 SOCIAL SCIENCES
O
INTRODUCTION TO
HYC601 HISTORY
O
INTRODUCTION TO
LITERATURE AND
ENC010 CREATIVE WRITING
O
INTRODUCTION TO
PHILOSOPHY
O
LEVEL 3
INTRODUCTION TO
RELIGION,CULTURE,
RBC601 AND SOCIETY
FOUNDATIONS OF
LWC002 ENGLISH LAW
INTRODUCTION TO
BUSINESS
HUC601 ECONOMICS
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INTRODUCTION TO
PSC004 PSYCHOLOGY
PIC601
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