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
Uclan
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
Uclan (Preston Campus)
3. University School/Centre
School of Humanities and the Social Sciences
4. External Accreditation
N/A
5. Title of Final Award
Certificate in
Interfaith Dialogue and Contemporary Society
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full/Part Time
7. UCAS Code
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Social Science/Humanities
9. Other external influences
N/A
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
November 2014
11. Aims of the Programme – this programme aims to:
Provide an historical context of faith based societies with a view to facilitate a deeper
understanding of/between faith based communities.
Develop a critical awareness of various models of faith leadership in pluralist societies via textual
and case study approaches with a critical assessment of the extent of the consequent intellectual,
interfaith, intercultural and human flourishing.
Foster a critical appreciation of the faith and pluralist paradigm and the extent to which
convergence and common space and social cohesion and development can be fostered in an interconnected world.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
Student will be able to
A1. Critically appraise the theological tenets of different faiths and their role in faith-based
leadership models
A2 Critically discuss issues facing faith communities in pluralist settings
A3. Critically review key periods of history and the extent of their impact on contemporary societies
A4. Evaluate and adapt knowledge of faith leadership, interfaith dialogue and public administration
to reconcile issues within contemporary communities
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, guided research, self-study, student led discussion and debate
The university’s eLearn platform will be utilised
Assessment methods
Essays, textual analysis, student-led discussion and debates.
B. Subject-specific skills
Students will be able to:
B1. critically engage with relevant primary and secondary sources related to the study of
interfaith dialogue and faith leadership, demonstrating knowledge of how established techniques
of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge.
B2. develop solutions to complex governance and leadership issues in pluralist settings.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, guided research, self-study, student led discussion and debate
The university’s eLearn platform will be utilised
Assessment methods
Essays, textual analysis, student-led discussion and debates.
C. Thinking Skills
Students will be able to:
C1. demonstrate developed critical analysis in written coursework.C2. demonstrate autonomous
learning and research skills in identifying and evaluating source materials.C3. engage in debate
and discussion surrounding specific issues raised within the programme demonstrating conceptual
understanding that enables evaluation and critical analysisC4. evaluate historical and
contemporary practice in dealing with pluralismC5. apply policies, models, concepts and theories to
specific community contexts
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, guided research, self-study, student led discussion and debate
The university’s eLearn platform will be utilised.
Assessment methods
Essays, textual analysis, student-led discussion and debates.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
Students will be able to:
D1. demonstrate problem solving, investigative and research skills.
D2. communicate reflective, evaluative and reasoned argumentation clearly in written form.
D3. process, synthesise and interrogate complex information and theories, exercising initiative and
personal responsibility
D4. act autonomously, use initiative, be self-reflective and act constructively in planning and
implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, guided research, self-study, student led discussion and debate
The university’s eLearn platform will be utilised
Assessment methods
Essays, textual analysis, student-led discussion and debates.
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 7
Module
Code
VO4003
Module Title
Interfaith Dialogue and
Contemporary Society
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
Certificate in Interfaith Dialogue
and Contemporary Society
15. Personal Development Planning
PDP is developed throughout the programme through the encouragement of personal reflection and
self-awareness. Personal tutorials (for example, to discuss assessment feedback) can be scheduled
for students on individual and group basis throughout the taught element of the programme. There is
also 6 hours of individual supervision built into the dissertation module.
Students may also utilise the ESS Personal Development Planning Activities via eLearn.
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.
Minimum: a second class honours degree in a relevant subject discipline or equivalent qualification.
Students with non-traditional qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Non-native speakers of English need to demonstrate a level of English broadly equivalent to an IELTS
7.0 or Band C1 on the Common European Framework. Applicants must be able to produce original
certificates to prove their English language level. Please note that A UCLAN English Language
Examination at C1 is also available via the School of Languages & International Studies. Forms and
literature about studying in the United Kingdom are available from the British Council offices or British
Embassies throughout the world. You can also find a lot of information about living and studying in the
UK on the British Council’s website (www.educationuk.org).
7. Key sources of information about the programme
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University Website, School of Education and Social Science website
Factsheet
Programme Handbook
Theology & Religious Benchmarks
Undergraduate subject Benchmarks
Descriptor for HEQ at Level 7 (QCA, 2008)
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Compulsory
SubjectModule
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
specific
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Skills
Thinking Skills
Interfaith Dialogue and
VO4003 Contemporary Society
Note:
Comp
Other skills relevant
to employability and
personal
development
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
D1
D2
D3
D4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks