Data Protection Law and Information Governance

DATA PROTECTION LAW AND INFORMATION GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE AT NORTHUMBRIA.

Welcome to Northumbria University’s Data Protection Law and Information Governance course.

Data Protection Law and Information Governance certificate

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Why the Data Protection Law and Information Governance certificate at Northumbria?

The Postgraduate Certificate in Data Protection Law and Information Governance is a distance learning course that has been specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals already working in data protection and/or information governance.

The programme will provide you with valuable knowledge of current law and proposed developments to the law and to the principles of information governance The programme will also enhance your ability to advise upon both information governance and data protection. The research, writing and presentation skills you will develop will also be of use to you in your working environment.

Unlike typical CPD type learning this programme will challenge you to undertake critical evaluation of the law and to consider the application of information governance and security to your own/a chosen organisation.

Data Protection Law and Information Governance certificate at Northumbria Typically information governance/security and law have been taught as distinct subjects in different discipline areas. In recognition of the relationship that exists between information governance/information security and the protection of personal data this programme brings together these subjects in one multi-disciplinary qualification.

You will study three modules.

• The first of these, the legal research module, will develop your ability to undertake legal research and to present your research findings appropriately.

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In the second module you will develop your understanding of information governance and security principles that underpin the management of an organisation’s information assets.

• The third module will focus upon data protection law and practice.

Data Protection Law and Information Governance certificate - Examples of Current Modules

Information Governance and Security

Data Protection

Legal Research

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Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.

Study Options Providing maximum flexibility supported by the latest technology, you will become part of our multinational, multicultural online community and, through collaborative learning approaches, will gain unique global perspectives.

So if you want to learn on a course that fits around your lifestyle and you want to be part of our diverse, supportive, international, virtual community take a look at why studying distance learning with us is right for you. • 1 Year by Distanced Learning | September Start

Teaching and Assessment Teaching •Courses are split into modules worth 20 credits. •You study for 60 credits throughout the year We believe that opportunities to engage with your tutors and with fellow students are an important part of your learning experience. On two of the modules you will be offered the opportunity to meet your tutors and attend lectures or workshops at the University at an optional study day. All of the content will be available online should you not be able to attend. On the third module you will be encouraged to engage with your tutor and with fellow students via the module discussion board.

Each taught module is assessed via written assignment. On the legal research module you will work in a group with other postgraduate students to undertake the research, writing and review of that assignment. On the data protection module and the information governance module you will submit an individual written assignment at the end of each module. As part of the assessment process you will be expected to undertake a critical evaluation of the law, and to consider information governance and security in your own or another chosen organisation.

Our Staff This programme is delivered jointly by academics within Northumbria Law School and the iSchool, in the Faculty of Engineering and Environment.

Northumbria Law School is actively involved in research and consultancy in the field of data protection, information sharing, freedom of information and privacy law. The iSchool, which delivers the information governance and security module, is widely recognised for its innovative distance and work-based learning programmes in information and records management and for its related research.

This course is delivered by a team of solicitors and academics with extensive experience in data protection and information governance, who are actively researching the area. In addition our team also boast memberships to key professional bodies, in addition to editing industry publications such as the Records Management Journal.

Entry Requirements for 2021 Applicants should normally have:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Law, or an honours degree with law modules. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable experience will also be considered. • English language requirements: English language requirements - International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). The university accepts many UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find more details at www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications.

YOUR CAMPUS

Our Facilities • Northumbria are 11th in the UK for Facilities.* • Major campus investment in recent years – Student Central, Digital Commons, Architecture Studios, Computer Information Sciences Building and Sports Central which is great for downtime.

• One of the best academic libraries in the UK, held Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010, and with 24/7 access.*** • The 24/7 University Library achieves some of the highest levels of student satisfaction in the UK, and holds Cabinet Office accreditation for Customer Service Excellence.

• Our IT, library and course resources are all ahead of sector for satisfaction.** *Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 *** National Student Survey 2019 *** Digital library is currently 24/7, access to library learning spaces reviewed in line with Covid-19 guidance.

Northumbria School of Law Facilities •Your course will be delivered online using the latest innovative software.

•Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is an integral part of this course. You receive extensive support through our e-learning platform, Blackboard, where you can access a wide range of resources. These include online discussion forums, collaborative online learning, self-test materials and assessment tasks.

•We use Panopto software to record teaching, feedback and practical exercises in Conferencing and Advocacy. This is a valuable aid in the process of reflection, critical thinking and improvement.

•You will have access to wide variety of journals, databases, and law reports. The range and depth of resources reflects our position as the largest law school in the North East region.

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Career Success at Northumbria •Learn from 2020’s top young UK University. *Times Higher Education awards 2020.

•A postgraduate degree will boost your earning potential - according to the Department for Education’s Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2017, postgraduates earn on average £6,000 a year more than their undergraduate counterparts.

•Praise from Which? University Student Survey 2018 which ranked us as one of the top-rated universities for ‘job readiness’ in the UK. •Northumbria is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate start-ups based on turnover (HEBCIS Survey 2017/18).

•Our Careers and Employment Service will help at every stage, from finding part-time jobs that fit alongside your studies and volunteering opportunities, through to finding your first full-time job after graduation.

•Our University is ranked top 15 in the UK for graduates in highly skilled employment. *Graduate outcomes 2017/2018

Where do our Graduates Go? It is envisaged that most students who study this programme will already be employed within the data protection/information governance fields.

It recognises that the introduction of a new data protection regulation will result in significant challenges for professionals working in the data protection field, and seeks to help you to develop the skills and knowledge which you will need to do your job professionally notwithstanding the changing legislation framework.

This course provides academic recognition of your knowledge of data protection and information governance law and your ability to apply that knowledge to practice. It also provides a strong foundation for further study.

Should you decide upon completion of the programme that you wish to further develop your knowledge then you can move towards an LLM (Master of Laws) qualification. The certificate exempts you from study of the first three modules on the Pg Dip/LLM in Information Rights Law and Practice.

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DISCLAIMER: All information on this presentation is accurate at the time of viewing.

Courses starting in 2021 are offered as a mix of online and face to face teaching due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.

Students will be required to attend campus as far as restrictions allow. Contact time will increase as restrictions ease, or decrease, potentially to a full online offer, should restrictions increase.

Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.