Part time study guide for University of the West of Scotland

Part-time Study Guide Flexible part-time modules, degree and postgraduate options For entry: September 2013, February and June 2014 • • • •

Introductory modules • Computing and IT • Education • Engineering and Science •

Business Creative and Cultural Industries Languages Social Sciences

www.uws.ac.uk/pt

CONTENTS This guide is designed to help you select modules that are most appropriate to your learning goals and to build towards a programme of study.

Why Part-Time?

02

Campus Info

04

Information Sessions & Open Days

06

Trimester Dates Session 2013/2014

07

Student Link

09

Lifelong Learning Academy

10

Business Matters – Making Learning Accessible

14

UWS – Open for Business

15

Course Guide

16

Introductory Modules

19

Work-related Learning

23

Business

28

Professional Development Programmes

31

Computing and IT

47

IT Academy

52

Engineering and Science

62

Social Sciences

71

Education

76

Languages

78

Creative & Cultural Industries

83

Creative Media Academy

85

Applications and Fees

86

University Terms and Conditions

90

The Canteen – Special Offer

92

Further Information

94

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Success takes know how.

Together we’ve got it.

If you want to improve your career prospects, boost your earning power or learn more about a subject you are interested in, studying part-time lets you get on with life while working towards your goal.

Not everyone is able to study full-time as work, family commitments and financial pressures may lead you to think that it just isn’t a practical option. However, with our flexible, part-time study programmes available across all of our campuses, and funding opportunities offered, there’s nothing to stop you taking the next step.

Our students all have their own reasons for wanting to study part-time. There’s a wide range of subject areas available, at a variety of levels, and our modules and programmes are offered by flexible delivery to make sure it’s as convenient as possible to fit study around your life. This guide will help you select the modules that are most appropriate for you.

Whatever your interests or reasons for studying, you’ll find a part-time module or programme to suit you at UWS.

“Flexibility in the delivery of our programmes, excellent student support, and help with funding – with over 20 years experience in delivering part-time programmes, we understand what’s really important to our students. At UWS, you’ll find an inspiring environment and a range of career-focused study options designed to enable you to develop personally and professionally.”

Professor Anne McGillivray Dean of Students

• S cotland’s biggest modern university – with origins dating back over 100 years • s tudy offered across the University’s campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley • fl exible day, evening, summer, distance learning and online study available across a range of options • s tand-alone modules plus qualifications from degree to MSc level, available • 30% of UWS students are studying on a part-time basis • m odules start September, February and June • c redit for existing qualifications and prior learning possible • p rovision can be tailored to company and employer needs • expert education guidance • a ccreditation from professional bodies possible • competitively priced

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Why Part-Time?

Mandy Robertson completed an HNC in Legal Studies and entered 2nd Year BA Law at UWS and has received funding for her studies through the SAAS Part-Time Fee Grant.

“I thought university would be too difficult for me but I have learned that anything is possible as long as you are willing to work for it.

It wasn’t easy fitting my studies around my life as I have a young family and had to make sacrifices in my personal life, but it was all worth it.

I received good support from lecturers and made some great friends at UWS. I would recommend that if the subjects fit around your life then it’s a great opportunity. I would also suggest prospective students go to one of the University’s Information Sessions, as they provide you with excellent advice and information that will help you make a clear decision.”

Francis Kerr began studying IT modules on a standalone basis at UWS as a way to update his skills to benefit his career. After studying a few modules he was given advice from his Education Guidance Adviser that previous study within an HNC could see him gain credit to build towards a BSc Information Technology degree.

“My wife encouraged me to consider university as I was facing redundancy at work, which made me realise it would be beneficial to have a qualification to help my job prospects.

I have found a new confidence in my own abilities and have already used many of the skills I have learned at UWS in my current job role. The degree itself is very flexible and I have studied courses, both in the evening and on an e-learning basis, in programming, database development and project management.

The SAAS Part-Time Fee Grant was very helpful as this allowed me to study additional modules in the evening and having now studied for 5 years, I am into my final year of the degree, aiming to graduate this year.”

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“The biggest benefit of studying part-time at UWS has been the flexibility of the degree as I have been able to study in both the day and evening and over the three trimesters that modules are offered within.

The University provide me with a detailed course plan in each academic year which highlights a clear pathway towards achieving my degree.�

John Kennedy Current part-time student

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Campus INFO

To find out more about UWS visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

Ayr Campus

Hamilton Campus

Our state-of-the-art £81 million campus by the River Ayr opened in August 2011 and is just a 10 minute walk from the town centre. Inspired by the area’s woodland surroundings, the campus is a stunning space for study. Facilities include some of Scottish higher education’s finest facilities with: suites, studios and laboratories for performance, music, broadcasting, education and healthcare; industrystandard recording facilities; a student-run digital radio station; students’ union; a library; coffee bar and atrium (The Canteen); student services featuring careers and funding advice, job shop, counselling and disability support; wi-fi access; and access to extensive riverside walkways and cycle paths.

Our Hamilton Campus is in the centre of town – close to Hamilton Central and Hamilton West train stations. Facilities include simulation wards for nursing and midwifery training; refurbished library; wifi access; Student Link (including financial and welfare advice, careers service, job shop, counselling service, effective learning adviser, disability resources and educational support services); Centre for Engineering Excellence; sports & leisure centre; range of catering facilities (The Canteen); self-catering halls of residence; students’ union; and campus shops.

Dumfries Campus

Our Dumfries Campus – which is shared with University of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway College – is located within a historic 85-acre parkland estate, just two miles from the centre of Dumfries. Facilities include library; student services (which include careers and funding advice, job shop, counselling, and disability support services); games hall, gym and fitness studio; active Students’ Association; state-of-the art nursing skills labs; and wifi access.

Plans are currently being developed for a £53million investment in our Hamilton Campus. The project will deliver some of the best university facilities in Scotland, providing a learning environment that will give our students a truly inspirational experience.

Paisley Campus

Located in the centre of Paisley, a short walk from Paisley Gilmour Street train station, facilties include interdisciplinary science laboratories; specialist computer games, computer animation and music technology laboratories; industry-standard design and engineering facilities; nursing and midwifery teaching areas and skills labs; students’ union; range of catering outlets (The Canteen); Student Link (including financial and welfare advice, careers service, job shop, counselling service, effective learning adviser, disability resources and educational support services); wifi access; library; campus shop; and recently upgraded Robertson Trust Sports Centre (located on the outskirts of town).

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Ayr Campus

Dumfries Campus

Hamilton Campus

Paisley Campus

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Information Sessions & Open Days FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RANGE OF MODULES AND PROGRAMMES ON OFFER, AND TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHICH OF OUR PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU, THE UNIVERSITY HOLDS A NUMBER OF PART-TIME INFORMATION SESSIONS AND OPEN DAYS: Ayr Campus

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 4.30-6.30pm, Reception Wednesday 15 January 2014, 4.30-6.30pm, Reception

Need help making your choice?

For further advice and information about any aspect of part-time study at the University, contact the Lifelong Learning Academy on: Ayr: 01292 886256 Dumfries: 01387 345845 Hamilton: 01698 894455 Paisley: 0141 848 3193

Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4.30-6.30pm, Reception

Email: lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

Dumfries Campus

Web: www.uws.ac.uk/pt

Wednesday 4 September 2013, 4-7pm, Dudgeon House Wednesday 15 January 2014, 4-7pm, Dudgeon House Wednesday 14 May 2014, 4-7pm, Dudgeon House Hamilton Campus

Thursday 5 September 2013, 4-7pm, Centre of Engineering Excellence Thursday 16 January 2014, 4-7pm, Centre of Engineering Excellence Thursday 15 May 2014, 4-7pm, Centre of Engineering Excellence Paisley Campus

Tuesday 3 September 2013, 4-7pm, Brough Committee Room/Brough Hall Tuesday 14 January 2014, 4-7pm, Student Link Tuesday 13 May 2014, 4-7pm, Student Link Open Days

Tuesday 1 October 2013, 3-7pm, Paisley Campus Thursday 3 October 2013, 3-7pm, Dumfries Campus Tuesday 8 October 2013, 3-7pm, Hamilton Campus Thursday 10 October 2013, 3-7pm, Ayr Campus

Campus maps are available from www.uws.ac.uk/ campuses

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Trimester Dates Session 2013/2014 Trimester 1

Teaching commences

Monday 23 September 2013 (For 12 teaching weeks)

Christmas vacation commences

Monday 16 December 2013

Consolidation week commences Monday 6 January 2014 January assessment diet

Saturday 11 - Saturday 25 January 2014

End of Trimester 1

Saturday 25 January 2014

Trimester 2

Teaching commences

Monday 3 February 2014 (For 12 teaching weeks)

Easter vacation commences

Saturday 5 April 2014

Teaching re-commences

Monday 14 April 2014

Consolidation week commences Tuesday 6 May 2014 May assessment diet

Saturday 10 May - Saturday 24 May 2014

End of Trimester 2

Saturday 24 May 2014

Trimester 3

Teaching commences

Monday 2 June 2014

August assessment diet

Saturday 2 August - Saturday 16 August 2014

End of Trimester 3

Saturday 16 August 2014

University/Public Holidays

Christmas

Wednesday 25 December - Friday 3 January 2014 (inclusive)

Easter Monday

Monday 21 April 2014

May Day

Monday 5 May 2014

Glasgow Fair Monday

Monday 21 July 2014 (Hamilton Campus only)

Paisley Fair

Monday 4 August 2014 (Paisley, Ayr and Dumfries)

NB: Some modules/ programmes run outwith the designated trimester dates.

It is the responsibility of students to check dates of their programme.

Trimester details are correct at the time of printing.

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“I became a UWS student because ultimately I wanted to widen my career opportunities. Studying on a parttime basis and working in full-time employment was certainly a challenge but was definitely worth it. I have achieved my degree with distinction and acquired many transferable skills which have not only helped me in my workplace but in my personal life as well.�

Louise Povell BA Business Studies graduate (with Distinction)

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Student Link

The Student Link is the point of contact for the following services: Student Administration, Student Services and the Lifelong Learning Academy.

UWS students can get information on a range of topics – from enrolling on their course, to how to prepare for a graduate job, from the Student Link.

During your studies, the Student Link can advise on funding, additional support needs, careers, parttime study, updating your student record and exam enquiries.

The Student Link can provide help with the following: Student Administration Services

Student Administration Services provides you with information during your studies such as:

Ayr:

• e nrolment • keeping your student record up-to-date (including name & address changes) • academic transcript requests • graduation • examination timetable and queries

Room 3.040 9am-3.45pm

For more information visit www.uws.ac.uk/studentadmin

Dumfries:

Student Services

Crichton Library, D&G College Building 8.45am-4.45pm

You’ll want to get the best out of the time you spend at UWS, and that’s why we have lots of services designed to support you, both in and out of the classroom.

Find out more at www.uws.ac.uk/studentlink or from our Student Link Information Points:

Hamilton:

Almada Building, next to the rear entrance 8.30am-4.30pm Paisley:

Level 2 Elles Building, opposite The Canteen at The Link 8.45am-4.45pm All Information Points are open Monday to Friday.*

*Please note opening times listed are for term-time only during Trimester 1 and 2. During quieter periods and throughout Trimester 3 the Student Link may open later and close earlier – check with your campus for more details.

Across all our campuses, our Student Services teams aim to ensure that you have the support and advice you need throughout your studies such as: • • • • •

f unding and advice employment and careers disability services spiritual care personal well-being

For more information visit www.uws.ac.uk/studentservices

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Lifelong Learning Academy

The Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) has students of all ages and from all walks of life. Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to study part-time. A wide range of subject areas are available, at a variety of levels, and some modules are offered by flexible delivery to make sure it’s as convenient as possible to fit study around your life.

LLA offers part-time evening programmes in business and computing, with day-time options also available across a wide range of subject areas, enabling our students to develop the knowledge and skills sought by today’s employers. To find out more about daytime study call us on 0141 848 3193/01698 894455.

LLA is located within the Student Link at all of our campuses and you can pop in with general queries any time during their opening hours (see page 9).

However, you may wish to make an appointment to meet with an Education Guidance Adviser to discuss module and degree programme choices, further study options or seek financial advice.

Modular study

If you are not sure whether or not you want to complete a qualification, such as a certificate, degree or postgraduate award - but still want to develop your skills in a particular area, or want to study for personal interest - signing up for one of our modules could be for you.

You can top up existing learning or pick up a subject from scratch. It’s entirely up to you.

Modules are offered at various levels and can be studied during the day; in the evening; or on an online/distance learning basis. For some you may not need any prior qualifications, while others require some level of prior study. The entry requirements for

modules are detailed within each individual module descriptor in this guide.

Levels of study

Across many programmes, advanced entry (SCQF Level 8 or 9) opportunities are available with the appropriate certificate/diploma qualifications. You’ll find that many professions have particular entry requirements, so it’s best to find out what these are in advance, so that you can plan ahead and choose the right course for you.

A number of part-time programmes within this guide are offered in the evening, making it easier to fit studying around other commitments; however a significant number of students are studying in the daytime to achieve their degrees. Please refer to individual programmes for mode of attendance. We can advise on the most appropriate level of study to suit your aspirations, qualifications and experience.

If you don’t see a module or programme that’s suitable, please get in touch with us - we can often develop modules to suit your needs and deliver training and development in the workplace to fit around your priorities, at a time that suits you.

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This guide outlines our range of part-time courses and modules for 2013/14. The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is the national credit framework for all levels of qualifications in Scotland. The SCQF supports the development of routes to progress from qualification to qualification by maximising the opportunities to transfer credit between qualifications. The SCQF aims to implement and embed practice within Scotland’s education and training system by assisting employers and individuals to understand the full range of qualifications, how they relate to each other and how they can contribute to appropriate education routes. The SCQF detail in each entry indicates the level of study, as shown in the table below.

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION

LEVEL 9

(120 credits at SCQF Level 9)

DEGREE

LEVEL 8

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LEVEL 7

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

(120 credits at SCQF Level 8)

(120 credits at SCQF Level 7)

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Levels in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework SCQF Level

SQA National Units, Credits and Group Awards

Higher Education Doctorate

12 11

Masters

10

Honours Degree

9

Ordinary Degree Higher National Diploma, Diploma of Higher Education

8 7

SVQ’s

Advanced Higher

SVQ5

SVQ4

Higher National Certificate, Certificate of Higher Education

6

Higher

SVQ3

5

Intermediate 2, Credit Standard Grade

SVQ2

4

Intermediate 1, General Standard Grade

SVQ1

3

Access 3, Foundation Standard Grade

2

Access 2

1

Access 1

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Lifelong Learning Academy

Expert support and advice

Evening seminar sessions

The Lifelong Learning Academy’s team of Education Guidance Advisers (EGAs) can explain our part-time award structure. EGAs can help design an appropriate programme of study, taking into account your current needs, career plans, timescale and availability.

EGAs will consider any prior credit and experience you may have when discussing your options. At each stage of your programme we provide further advice to ensure that your choice of modules is building towards an appropriate award.

During academic session 2013/14, LLA will be coordinating a series of evening seminar sessions aimed at helping part-time students make the most of their time at university and the services on offer. Seminar topics will include: academic writing skills and making the most of feedback. Further information on these sessions will be available online via our part-time Moodle site or at www.uws. ac.uk/ptinfo

EGAs can assist you with:

Prior credit: If you are hoping to have previous qualifications taken into consideration and perhaps build upon prior credit, it is essential that we see your original documents from the outset. Examples could include an HNC/HND, a partially-completed university qualification, a first level nursing qualification or an award from a professional body.

Programme plan: An EGA will help you devise a programme plan specifically designed around your needs - whether that be for interest only, personal or professional development or to gain an award at the University.

Personal tutor system: EGAs also act as personal tutors, giving support and addressing any questions and issues that may arise throughout your studies including future study options.

Evening support

The Lifelong Learning Academy is open on set evenings at both Hamilton and Paisley campuses and by arrangement at Ayr and Dumfries. To find out more or to make an appointment contact the relevant guidance team by emailing lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or calling 0141 848 3193 or 01698 894455.

Help with tuition fees

Part-time students at UWS may be eligible to have their tuition fees paid in full or take advantage of initiatives that will help with payment. Please refer to page 90 for more details of these initiatives.

Study time

Taught classes normally start in September (Trimester 1), with further intakes in February (Trimester 2) and in June (Trimester 3), and are offered on campus or at other local centres. We advise part-time students to study no more than two modules in each trimester as you will need to consider the time commitment, including attending your class, time spent in the library, preparation for assignments, private study time and completion of all forms of assessment. Due to part-time funding implications, you may only be allowed to study between two and five modules per academic year, for more information call 0141 848 3193 or 01698 894455.

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Lifelong Learning Academy

Welcome & Welcome Back sessions

LLA ON FACEBOOK

We offer sessions at each of our campuses to give you an insight into university study. You can find out how to access services and facilities such as the library, ICT labs, your student email account and our Virtual Learning Environment – Moodle. You will also receive information on the Student Link, Effective Learning Service, student support and guidance, student representation and Health & Safety Services.

Check out LLA’s facebook page at www.facebook. com/LifelongLearningAcademy ‘Like’ this page to receive updates on classes, timetables, exams and seminars.

Further information on these sessions, and our ‘Welcome Pack’, will be available online at www.uws.ac.uk/ptinfo Information will also be on our part-time Moodle site, and will be sent to you by email.

Examinations

Some modules are continually assessed and do not have an exam. Where a module is assessed by examination, these are held in January, May and August each year and we endeavour to offer examinations on the same day/evening as your module of study is delivered, but cannot guarantee this. For more information on exams visit www.uws.ac.uk/exams GRADUation

UWS normally holds graduation ceremonies in July and November each year; graduation details can be found at www.uws.ac.uk/graduation. Graduation is always popular and is a great way to celebrate your success with friends, family, staff and guests.

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Business Matters Making Learning Accessible In a world where change is constant, it’s essential that your business maintains a competitive edge. We offer flexible, cost-effective professional development opportunities in a variety of areas which will ensure YOUR SKILLS OR THOSE OF your workforce are as up-todate as possible - allowing your business to stay one step ahead of the competition.

We’ve helped a number of small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to up-skill their employees. We’ve also worked with a diverse range of organisations in the private and public sectors, such as Lenovo, Strathclyde Police, Inverclyde Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

“UWS provides the opportunity for clinical and non-clinical staff to develop and enhance skills through a flexible learning approach, with day, evening and online routes available to suit the individual’s particular learning style and commitments.”

Delivery is flexible and can be supported by online resources. We have already offered classes off-campus in local libraries and in a number of organisations such as First Direct in Lanarkshire, Beam Global in Glasgow and T-Mobile in Greenock.

Agnes Robb Training Manager – External Programmes NHS Lanarkshire

We are keen to hear from individuals, groups or employers who wish to set up local study groups.

Where there is sufficient interest, we will aim to meet demand at a time and place to suit business or community needs.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE

To find out more about setting up a local study group please email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or call 0141 848 3193.

Our Careers and Employability Service offers an integrated service matching needs of businesses to the pool of UWS students and graduates.

We are also working with employers to promote and develop initiatives which will help to further enhance the employability of our students. To find out more contact the team on 0141 848 3806 or email employability@uws.ac.uk

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UWS - Open for Business With innovation recognised as a driver of economic growth, we are committed to building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with industry and organisations and can offer access to our staff, specialist facilities and expertise to add value to your business.

One of our key strengths in this area is our ability to match your business need with a solution - whether your firm is a large or small business, in the public, private or third sector.

We have a range of mechanisms to help - from the provision of £5000 Innovation Vouchers, through staff consultancy, student projects and access to recent graduates. We can also help companies with their skills needs (including those of their management teams) as our courses can be tailored to meet your specific management, technical and professional development requirements. We offer flexibility in course delivery - our courses are delivered at any of our 4 campuses or even at your place of work.

Time to use our know how Did you know UWS staff and students can also offer practical help for your company?

Common project areas include: • Product design, development & testing • Development and use of enabling technologies and ICT • Quality, lean manufacturing and process improvement • Management & leadership training • Languages

Are you looking to recruit students or graduates?

We’re proud of our students and graduates, who are well-prepared for entering professional careers. At no cost to your business, the Careers and Employability Service can advertise your work experience, placements, internships, part-time and summer work vacancies to our students.

Contact us For more information on how we can help your business visit www.uws.ac.uk/knowhow or contact our Knowledge Exchange Team on 0141 848 3400 or email knowhow@uws.ac.uk

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Course Guide

Key: A: Ayr Campus H: Hamilton Campus BL: Blended Learning OL: Open Learning

This course guide provides a quick overview to help you select modules or programmes across our campuses or via distance learning.

Introductory Modules

A

D

H

P

First Steps at University

*

*

*

*

BL

DL *

Introduction to Career Planning

* *

*

*

First Steps to Integrated Public Service

OL OC

Page 20

Next Steps at University First Steps to Nursing

D: Dumfries Campus P: Paisley Campus DL: Distance Learning OC: Off-Campus

20 21

*

22

*

22

Work-related Learning Modules

Page

Making Experience Count

*

24

Work-based Opportunity

*

24

Exploring Confidence & Motivation

*

Adult Learner Decision Making

*

25 25

Developing Community Programmes

*

Independent Study Project L8

*

Independent Study Project L9

*

Business – Programmes/Modules

A

D

H

P

*

*

*

BA Business

*

Executive MBA

*

Diploma in Management & Leadership

*

DL

27 27

OL OC

*

*

* *

Entrepreneurial Thinking

32 33 34

*

*

*

*

35

*

36

*

36

21st Century Business Foundations of Marketing

Page 30

*

Diploma in Public Service Leadership Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

BL

26

*

35

Global Economic Environment

*

*

37

Creativity and Technology in Business

*

*

37

Accounting and Finance

*

Business Law People in Organisations

*

38 *

38

*

39

Recruiting and Retaining People

*

39

International Marketing

*

40

*

40

*

41

*

42

Marketing Communications

*

43

Employee Relations

*

Applied Marketing Research

*

Learning and Development

*

Get into Enterprise

*

*

*

*

Strategic Management Work Related Learning for Business Students

Digital Marketing

41

*

*

42

43 44

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Course Guide

Key: A: Ayr Campus H: Hamilton Campus BL: Blended Learning OL: Open Learning

Introduction to Scots Law

*

Effective Selling

*

45

*

Event Planning and Administration

45

*

Managing Event Experiences

Computing and IT – Programmes/Modules

D: Dumfries Campus P: Paisley Campus DL: Distance Learning OC: Off-Campus

46 *

A

D

H

BSc Business Technology

P

46

BL

DL

OL OC

*

BSc Computer Networking

48

*

BSc Information Technology

*

Page 49

*

50

IT Academy courses

52

Web Foundations

*

*

Computing Systems

*

*

55

Oracle Database Design & SQL

*

*

56

Computing Project

*

*

Object Oriented Analysis

55

56 *

57

Business Systems Analysis

*

*

57

Business Intelligence

*

*

58

Information Security Management

*

*

58

Web Services

*

*

59

Windows Network Administration

*

Network Design

*

*

59 60

Placement Learning

*

Professional Computing Issues

Engineering and Science – Programmes/Modules

*

A

D

H

BSc Occupational Safety & Health

60 61

P

BL

DL

OL OC

*

Page 64

BEng (Hons) Engineering Management

*

65

Process System Selection

*

66

Engineering Business Systems

*

66

Engineering Management and IT

*

67

Design Prototyping and Testing

*

67

Engineering Applications Project

*

68

Project Tool Box

*

68

Final Year Project

*

69

Advanced Project Management

*

69

Manufacturing Operations Management 2

*

Social Sciences – Programmes/Modules Social Sciences

A

D

H *

70

P

BL

DL

*

PgC in Career Guidance and Development

*

MSc Alcohol & Drug Studies

*

OL OC

Page 72

*

73 74

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Course Guide

Key: A: Ayr Campus H: Hamilton Campus BL: Blended Learning OL: Open Learning

D: Dumfries Campus P: Paisley Campus DL: Distance Learning OC: Off-Campus

Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction

*

*

*

*

75

Alcohol, Drugs: Policy & Prevention

*

*

*

*

75

Education – Programme

A

D

H

P

BL

DL

OL OC

Page

BA Childhood Practice

*

*

*

Languages – Modules

A

D

H

P

BL

DL

OL OC

Page

77

79

French 1.1

*

French 1.2

*

79

German 1.1

*

80

*

80

*

81

German 1.2 Spanish 1.1

*

Spanish 1.2

*

81

Spanish 2.1

*

82

Spanish 2.2

A

BA (Hons) Creative Industries Practice

*

Creative Media Academy

82

*

Creative and Cultural Industries – Programmes

D

H

P

BL

DL

OL OC

Page 84 85

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Introductory Modules INTRODUCTORY STUDY MODULES ARE THE IDEAL STARTING POINT TO HELP YOU GAIN THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO EMBARK UPON STUDY IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO UNIVERSITY BEFORE, OR ARE RETURNING TO STUDY. You will gain an introduction to the study styles and skills required for university allowing you to build on your experience and knowledge.

Introductory modules provide an ideal ‘stepping stone’ for further study, and many of our students have gone on to successfully achieve university awards and enhance their career options.

Previous qualifications are not always necessary and modules can be studied on a stand-alone basis for personal development, or taken as the first step towards a university qualification. Selected introductory modules are offered on campus at a special discounted rate of £30.

Please note: 10 credit modules are intended as introductory study opportunities and as such credit accumulated through these modules cannot normally contribute to a programme of study.

“First Steps at University is an ideal opportunity to get a good understanding of what university is like. It covers how to layout your essays and assignments and improves your presentations skills by giving you the confidence to speak in front of the class. It’s a really good grounding and helps you adapt to university life.”

Steven Keys Former part-time student

Need help making your choice?

Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy - email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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Introductory Modules/Getting Started First Steps at University LLNG07006

Next Steps at University LLNG08002

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: You will be invited for an initial interview to discuss your application before the module commences. You may also be asked to submit a short essay in support of your application to study at the University.

Entry Requirements: HNC or HND (full or partial award) and be preparing for entry to university

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Distance learning – September, February, June

Delivery/Location: September Monday 6-9pm – Paisley Tuesday 6-9pm – Ayr and Hamilton Thursday 6-9pm – Dumfries

Fee: This module is offered at a reduced rate of £30

February Monday 6-9pm – Paisley Tuesday 6-9pm – Hamilton June Wednesday 6-9pm – Paisley Tuesday 6-9pm – Hamilton Fee: This module is offered at a reduced rate of £30 Summary: This module is specifically designed for adults considering a return to education. It helps develop skills, motivation and confidence to engage in learning. You will be introduced to and explore, through discussion, the different learning styles and skills required for successful completion of study. The module will also develop essential study skills, such as effective research, presentation skills and the use of appropriate referencing for written pieces of work. Assessments will allow you to become confident in presenting and producing written work.

You will have the opportunity to take part in group activities and debates where you can practice your communication skills and assess how you work as a group. Feedback is important throughout the module and you will learn how to incorporate feedback into your coursework to enhance your performance.

By the end of the module, through the process of personal development planning, you will be able to make informed choices about your own lifelong learning journey.

Assessment: Coursework

Summary: This module has been developed to help you make the transition from college to university with ease. The module will assist you by enhancing the knowledge and skills gained at college and your awareness of the requirements of study at university.

During the module, you will develop skills essential to your studies, with topics including academic reading, writing and referencing; exam preparation; effective research techniques; critical thinking; presentation skills; IT skills; exam techniques; time management and personal development planning.

You will contribute to weekly online discussion forums, maintain a reflective learning log and complete a written report.

By the end of the module, you will have an awareness of the requirements of university and be well-prepared to commence your studies as a direct entry student to degree level study.

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Introductory Modules/Careers Introduction to Career Planning LLNG07010 Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7 Entry Requirements: Students will be assessed on an individual basis Assessment: Coursework Delivery/Location: This module will be delivered by distance learning in September, February and June, although you will be asked to attend for a short assessment at your nearest campus.

Fee: This module is offered at a reduced rate of ÂŁ30 Summary: This module will enable you to develop the skills required to effectively manage your career. By the end of the module, you will have enhanced communication and self-presentation skills, will independently make use of the careers advisory service and other reference sources, and demonstrate clearly the ability to evaluate your career development to date and formulate future plans.

In this online version, you will receive support materials and a dedicated online tutor will be available to answer any queries. The module is delivered completely online – you need only attend your nearest campus for the final assessment.

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Introductory Modules/Nursing First Steps to Nursing LLNG07002

First Steps to Integrated Public Service LLNG07019

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit & Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: Relevant HNC qualification or equivalent whereby successful completion will normally be a condition for entry into the BA Integrated Public Service programme.

Assessment: Ongoing weekly coursework with final presentation of a portfolio of work Delivery/Location: September Tuesday 6-9pm – Hamilton Wednesday 6-9pm – Paisley February Monday 6-9pm – Ayr Tuesday 6-9pm – Hamilton Wednesday 6-9pm – Paisley May/June Tuesday 6-9pm – Hamilton Delivery to commence Tuesday 27th May 2014 Thursday 6-9pm – Dumfries Fee: This module is offered at a reduced rate of £30 Summary: This module is designed for students who wish to apply for pre-registration nursing, but who do not meet the University’s general entrance requirements. This module can help you familiarise yourself with skills essential for nursing in preparation for application to a programme; it cannot, however, guarantee a place on a pre-registration nursing programme.

Through a variety of learning activities and practical exercises the module aims to promote the development of key skills that are necessary for undergraduate study - in particular, essay and report-writing skills, developing learning strategies, and setting and achieving learning goals. Focusing on a health-related topic, you will be encouraged to develop skills in accessing, utilising and referencing a wide range of information sources. Skills in computer use will be developed through guided online communication and literature searching.

Assessment: A personal development portfolio of work Delivery/Location: For more information on the delivery contact Mary Milligan at Paisley Campus, School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, tel: 0141 849 4202 or email mary.milligan@uws.ac.uk Fee: This module is free of charge to students who have received an entry offer to the BA IPS programme.

Summary: This module is designed for students who hold an HNC or equivalent qualification who wish to be considered for entry to the BA Integrated Public Service degree programme at UWS. The module aims to prepare you for study at Level 8 and provides insight into the nature and purpose of integrated public services with learning enabled through participation in a variety of activities involving reflection on past and current experiences.

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Work-related Learning

THE FOLLOWING MODULE PORTFOLIO ALLOWS YOU TO USE A VARIETY OF WORK-RELATED SKILLS, INCLUDING RESEARCHING THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING. THIS PORTFOLIO IS CLOSELY LINKED WITH EMPLOYABILITY, GRADUATE SKILLS AND THE PDP PROCESS. THE MODULES ENCOURAGE REFLECTION ON PAST EXPERIENCES, CURRENT WORK SITUATION(S), AND FUTURE CAREER PLANS TO ENSURE THAT YOU OBTAIN THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND RELEVANT WORK-RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

NEED HELP MAKING YOUR CHOICE? Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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Work-related Learning Making Experience Count LLNG07011

Work-based Opportunity LLNG08001

Credit and Level: 10 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points at SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: Students will be assessed on an individual basis

Entry Requirements: Relevant work experience

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: This module will be delivered through a series of workshops and personal tutorial sessions at each campus according to demand. It may also be delivered within a workplace or community setting.

Delivery/Location: September, February and June This module can be delivered within a workplace setting for individuals or groups of employees

Fee: This module is offered at a reduced rate of ÂŁ30 Summary: This module will enable you to make connections between learning you have already achieved and the contribution this can make to future learning opportunities. You will gain the skills needed to recognise learning which has taken place in both formal and informal learning situations allowing you to make informed decisions about the direction to take in terms of further learning, employment or community activity.

This module aims to: promote recognition of the value of learning gained through prior informal learning and experience to increase self-confidence and motivation; provide supported transition from informal to formal learning where appropriate; help identify possible career or study progression routes; and introduce you to the concept of personal development planning.

Fee: ÂŁ305 Summary: This module is designed for employees within the workplace. You will be required, through reflection, to explore your role within the organisation and to take account of the roles and responsibilities of others with regard to the culture and structures under which you operate.

The module seeks to validate your ability to integrate practical skills and subject-based knowledge effectively within the workplace setting. Negotiated learning objectives will be related to themes and issues relevant to SCQF level descriptors and to the aims and objectives of your organisation or employer.

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Work-related Learning Exploring Confidence & Motivation LLNG09004

Adult Learner Decision Making LLNG09002

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Relevant study at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Relevant study at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent

Assessment: Group presentation and written report

Assessment: Written report and presentation

Delivery/Location: Monday 6-9pm, June – Paisley

Delivery/Location: Thursday 6-9pm, June – Paisley

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

This module explores learners’ levels of confidence, motivation and the factors that influence this, including self-esteem, self-efficacy, optimism, mindset and well-being.

The module will critically examine the link between theory and increasing levels of confidence and evaluate methods of achieving this. It will address underlying reasons for lack of confidence and compare and contrast this with levels of progression within education by community learners.

This module will critically examine the processes used by adult learners when making decisions regarding their future education, employment, or volunteering options. The module will identify theoretical concepts underpinning the potential complexity, and challenges faced by adult learners in the community when contemplating transition at key points in their lives.

Section one will include a basic introduction to the psychological theories surrounding motivation and confidence. Emphasis will also be placed on mindset, how learners perceive themselves and how this can affect transition and progression.

In section two, methods to increase confidence levels and encourage motivation will be explored, analysed and evaluated. Students will undertake focused research and form an understanding of the community learner experience and what affects learner transition into further education or employment. Students will also analyse the effectiveness of peer mentoring, and coaching.

Section one of the module will focus on issues associated with learner progression and barriers that have the potential to hinder transition. Theories of education will be analysed to assess the extent of inequality and under representation of certain groups within post-compulsory education.

Section two of the module will introduce methods to support learner transition. This will concentrate on areas such as sourcing relevant and accurate information, signposting, identifying transferable skills, action planning and realistic goal setting. Analytical techniques and theoretical evidence will be utilised to evaluate case studies.

Section three of the module concentrates on developing approaches to support transition. Methods to support transition will be examined and students will analyse research and underpinning theories in order to produce a learning toolkit and to present findings.

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Work-related Learning Developing Community Programmes LLNG09003 Credit and Level: 20 points at SCQF Level 9 Entry Requirements: Relevant study at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent Assessment: Written assignment, presentation and reflective log Delivery/Location: This module will be run flexibly throughout the year in line with local organisational demand Fee: ÂŁ305 Summary: This module is designed for practitioners working within the field of community learning and development who are looking to design and implement an accredited programme.

You will be required to critically reflect on your own practice and experience in the local learning community.

You will gain support when writing new courses for community learners, enabling you to produce a course which will be accredited in line with SCQF guidelines and descriptors.

The module is predominantly workplace-based; and will involve attending workshops and some liaison with a local college in order to satisfy the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levelling and accreditation process. Community Learning and Development practitioners on this module will ultimately be able to enhance community learner experience by using these newly accredited courses to encourage learner progression.

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Work-related Learning Independent Study Project L8 LLNG08003

Independent Study Project L9 LLNG09001

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Students must have completed a taught module at SCQF Level 8 before undertaking an Independent Study Project.

This module is only applicable to students working towards a university degree programme.

Entry Requirements: Students must have completed a taught module at SCQF Level 9 before undertaking an Independent Study Project.

This module is only applicable to students working towards a university degree programme.

Assessment: Final report and presentation

Assessment: Final report and presentation

Delivery/Location: September, February & June. This course will be delivered by distance learning with students meeting their supervisor at the relevant campus by arrangement.

Delivery/Location: September, February & June. This course will be delivered by distance learning with students meeting their supervisor at the relevant campus by arrangement.

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

Independent Study Projects make an important contribution towards the development of the student’s intellectual powers, understanding and independent critical judgement, problem-solving and communication skills.

Independent Study Projects make an important contribution towards the development of the student’s intellectual powers, understanding and independent critical judgement, problem-solving and communication skills. The chosen subject area will relate to the student’s ongoing academic studies at the University. If the student is in employment, the project may relate to academic and work-related issues.

Independent Study Projects can be undertaken by any student of the University studying at SCQF Level 8 provided they have already successfully completed some modules at Level 8 and that it is an approved component of their programme of study.

In carrying out this project, you will be expected to conduct a comprehensive literature search relating to your chosen subject area. This shall be the basis for critical analysis and evaluation of data collection. The chosen subject area will relate to the student’s ongoing academic studies at the University. If the student is in employment, the project may relate to academic and work-related issues.

You will be assigned a supervisor from the subject area of your project. Supervision arrangements will be agreed between student and supervisor. This may involve contact at face-to-face meetings, correspondence by email or telephone contact. The frequency of meetings may be agreed with the supervisor. A minimum of 4 meetings is required.

Independent Study Projects can be undertaken by any student of the University studying at SCQF Level 9 provided they have already successfully completed some modules at Level 9 and that it is an approved component of their programme of study. In carrying out this project, you will be expected to conduct a comprehensive literature search relating to your chosen subject area. This shall be the basis for critical analysis and evaluation of data collection.

You will be assigned a supervisor from the subject area of your project. Supervision arrangements will be agreed between student and supervisor. This may involve contact at face-to-face meetings, correspondence by email or telephone contact. The frequency of meetings may be agreed with the supervisor. A minimum of 4 meetings is required.

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Business

Reflecting the diversity and flexibility of organisations in the private, public and voluntary sectors, the University offers a wide range of business-related modules.

Students are able to build on a broad foundation and then specialise in a specific area, such as Marketing, Business, Events Management or Human Resource Management.

A range of modules offered examines the operating environment, organisation, underlying thoughts and the actual methods used in business organisations.

You can choose to follow a pathway towards a degree in Business or take modules on a ‘stand-alone’ basis for continuing professional development to help you keep your business-related skills and knowledge up-to-date in a rapidly changing world.

“I always wanted a degree qualification, but studying full-time wasn’t an option due to work and family commitments. My studies at UWS have been flexible as I initially started studying one module per trimester but have gradually increased this over time to two modules which has allowed me to achieve my degree more quickly.”

Alex Strokosch Current part-time student

Need help making your choice?

Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy - email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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Business Our programmes

Our programmes place emphasis on ensuring you have skills and experience for employment. Your experience on a UWS Business School course will not only be enjoyable but will provide you with an understanding of all aspects of business whilst building confidence and ability. Our BA Business programme is delivered on an evening rolling programme basis at both our Hamilton and Paisley campuses and is offered at our Ayr and Dumfries campuses during the daytime.

How to make your choice

We advise students to meet with an Education Guidance Adviser; this will give you the chance to discuss your study options with us. You can shape the degree you want, choosing the areas of study that interest you most. In most cases you’ll have flexibility and choice in the structure of your degree and you’ll receive advice on planning your studies.

We also offer a number of daytime study options, including: • BAcc Accounting • BA Business • BA Events Management • BA Human Resource Management • BA Marketing • BA Law and Business For more information please contact a member of the Education Guidance Team on 0141 848 3193/01698 894455 or email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

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Business BA Business Campus: Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton & Paisley Entry Requirements: SCQF Level 7: Candidates will be assessed for entry on an individual basis, according to their experience and qualifications.

SCQF Level 8: CertHE/HNC* in appropriate Business related discipline or equivalent.

SCQF Level 9: DipHE/HND in appropriate Business related discipline or equivalent (equivalent to 240 credit points). * Some HNCs are credited at 96 credits and therefore students will have a shortfall within their HNC and will be required to study an additional UWS module. Please contact LLA for guidance.

Summary: This programme aims to equip graduates with a broad based knowledge and understanding of how a business works and interacts with the environment.

The degree seeks to promote in students a critical awareness of the world of business and facilitate the acquisition of generic and specialist transferable skills, which are relevant to their chosen career paths.

The course is designed to provide maximum flexibility covering both broad based and specialist business topics such as Marketing, Human Resource Management, Enterprise and Events Management. The programme is aimed at people who may be in full-time employment and wish to achieve a degree on a part-time basis. Students can aim to complete each level on a part-time basis over an 18 month period and in consultation with the University’s Education Guidance Team, will plan their degree programme to suit their own requirements, preparing them to follow a flexible career path.

Course Content SCQF Level 7 • First Steps at University/Academic Skills for Business • Foundations of Marketing • Fundamentals of Human Resource Management • Global Economic Environment • 21st Century Business • Entrepreneurial Thinking

Mode of Attendance: Flexible; students can study appropriate modules which are available by day or evening study. There are more options available during the day, however the degree can be completed entirely by evening study at Hamilton and Paisley campuses on a rolling programme basis.

Contact: Lifelong Learning Academy tel 0141 848 3193/01698 894455 or email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

SCQF Level 8 • Creativity and Technology in Business • Accountancy and Finance • Business Law • People in Organisations Plus 2 optional SCQF Level 8 modules as appropriate SCQF Level 9 • Get into Enterprise • Planning a Research Project • Strategic Management • Work Related Learning for Business Students Plus 2 optional SCQF Level 9 modules as appropriate SCQF Level 10 • Aspiring Futures • Leadership & Change • Honours Dissertation Plus 2 optional SCQF Level 10 modules as appropriate Level 10 modules are available by daytime study only, evening students wishing to progress to the honours year can transfer to daytime study upon completion of SCQF Level 9.

Career Prospects Employment opportunities for graduates of this programme are wide and varied including public sector, private sector, social enterprise or self-employment. Recent UWS Business graduates have gone on to employment in finance, communications, advertising, marketing, management, HR and information management.

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Professional Development Programmes UWS Business School has a highly experienced team focused on helping organisations and their people to optimise performance and to achieve their potential.

We recognise that individuals and their employers seek training that is relevant and practical to ensure a worthwhile return on their investment of time and money.

Key features for business learners are our real-world emphasis, flexible content, flexible delivery and commitment to service excellence.

Recognising the different needs and preferences of learners and organisations, the Business School offers a range of options accredited by professional bodies and non-accredited short courses.

Our team is happy to discuss fully customised solutions for organisations. To find out more about our programmes visit www.uws.ac.uk/managementcentre

“I am currently studying the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma in Management and Leadership part-time in the evening.

This course has helped me recognise my own skills and understand different practices and processes, which can be transferred into my own organisation.�

Alena Turner Current CMI part-time student If you have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01292 886400 or email managementcentre@uws.ac.uk

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Professional Development Programmes Executive MBA

Plus 2 options from the following -

This course is a two year part-time open learning programme for experienced managers. The programme’s flexible delivery and highly vocational emphasis make it particularly suitable for busy executives seeking to develop themselves and their organisations without taking a career break.

• Financial Management

Open learning delivery allows participants to study flexibly at a time and place that suits them and their busy schedule with workshops held approximately one Saturday per month at our Ayr Campus and interactive study via our dynamic web-based learning environment.

• Strategic Project

Building on participants’ work experience, the Executive MBA helps them to develop into strong allround managers while also gaining the prestigious MBA qualification. On completion of the Executive MBA managers bring to their organisations the capacities to recognise and respond to: • opportunities for growth • volatility and complex change • the need to re-invent organisations The Executive MBA comprises three stages: Postgraduate Certificate in Resource Management • Managing Markets and Customers • Managing Operations • Managing Resources • Managing Talent Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management • Strategic Management • Leadership & Change

• Innovation and Creativity • Knowledge Management • The Economy and Globalisation Master of Business Administration Each stage lasts approximately eight months and normally the programme takes two years to complete.

However, each stage is recognised as a qualification and participants may choose, if necessary, to take a break between stages. In such cases they are required to complete the programme within five years.

Graduates of the Executive MBA will: • acquire a firm understanding of the major areas of knowledge that underpin general management • develop clear communication abilities across a range of media and audiences • develop rational approaches to arguing cases and drawing conclusions based on rigorous, analytical and critical approaches to data and information More detailed information is available on our website www.uws.ac.uk/emba and if you have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01292 886400 or email managementcentre@uws.ac.uk

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Professional Development Programmes Diploma in Management & Leadership Credit and Level: 70 points SCQF Level 8, awarded by the Chartered Management Institute.

Assessment: Written assignments on each topic submitted on an ongoing basis.

Entry Requirements: Candidates should be practising/aspiring middle managers.

Fee: £1,625 inclusive of CMI Registration and Membership.

Mode of Attendance: 3 hours per week at evening classes, and approx 3 hours per week self-study.

NB for eligible candidates, funding support of up to £743 is available for this programme through the Part-Time Fee Grant from SAAS.

Delivery/Location: Tuesday 6-9pm, Hamilton Campus or Wednesday 6-9pm, Paisley Campus, October 2013 to June 2014 Ayr – please enquire for details.

Summary:

Shorter programmes of study:

The workshops and online learning tools focus on the development of skills to enable individuals to: become more personally effective in the workplace; support their teams through times of change; interact positively with stakeholders; and increase confidence, professionalism and leadership skills, resulting in improved service performance.

Units covered in this programme include: • Personal Development as a Manager and Leader • Leadership Practice • Information Based Decision Making • Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs • Performance Management • Financial Control • Marketing Planning • Resource Management • Conducting a Management Project

The units listed above are also available as taster workshops for the Award and Certificate in Management and Leadership, and can be ‘topped-up’ to attain the Diploma. Just let us know which topics you are interested in, and we can advise you of your options.

More detailed information is available on our website www.uws.ac.uk/DipML and if you have an enquiry or would like to apply, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01292 886400 or email managementcentre@uws.ac.uk

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Professional Development Programmes Diploma in Public Service Leadership Credit and Level: 61 points SCQF Level 9, awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Assessment: Written assignments on each topic submitted on an ongoing basis.

Entry Requirements: Candidates should be practising/aspiring middle managers working within the public or third sector.

Fee: £1,995 inclusive of CMI Registration and Membership.

Mode of Attendance: 8 x 2-day workshops, approx every 7 weeks.

NB for eligible candidates, funding support of up to £647 is available for this programme through the Part-Time Fee Grant from SAAS.

Delivery/Location: September to June, Hamilton Campus.

Summary:

Shorter Programmes of Study:

UWS was the first CMI Centre in Scotland to deliver the Diploma in Public Service Leadership in 2007, and is now the largest provider of this qualification in the UK. With the course structure designed to meet student needs, and oneto-one support offered throughout, this programme has seen 96% of students successfully achieve their Diploma in Public Service Leadership within their registration period.

The units listed above are also available as taster workshops for the Award and Certificate in Public Service Leadership, and can be ‘topped-up’ to attain the Diploma.

Just let us know which topics you are interested in, and we can advise you of your options.

The Diploma was designed in partnership with public service organisations to develop professional managers and to encourage them to work more collaboratively within and across organisations. As well as incorporating a high level of participation, the programme aims to build individual confidence and professionalism and to develop the leadership and management skills necessary to cope with the current changes facing the Public Sector.

Units covered in this programme include: • Public Service Leadership • Developing Public Service Teams • Leading & Achieving Service Performance • The Challenge of Change • Project Management • Managing Organisational Culture • The Public Purse • Managing Public Services Customer Requirements

More detailed information is available on our website www.uws.ac.uk/DPSL and if you have an enquiry or would like to apply, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01292 886400 or email managementcentre@uws.ac.uk

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 7 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management BUSN07019

Entrepreneurial Thinking BUSN07017

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: None

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Monday 6-9pm, September – Paisley Tuesday 6-9pm, September – Dumfries Tuesday 6-9pm, February – Hamilton

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 6-9pm, September – Paisley Wednesday 6-9pm, February – Hamilton

Fee: £305 Summary: Beginning with an introduction to the concept, nature, context, role and key functions of Human Resource Management (HRM), this module places HRM at the centre of management activities and conceptualises HRM in an historical context as the most advanced means of organising and managing the employment relationship in contemporary business organisations. It provides the foundation by which you will develop awareness and understanding of the key processes in the management of the employment relationship. A broad overview of the main functions of HRM, how these functions would be organised and managed by personnel and HR specialists, and how particular practices might be brought together to fulfil the strategic imperatives of HRM, are explored. In examining the context and key functions of HRM, you will develop awareness of: HR strategy, employee resourcing and development, performance and reward, employee relations agendas, diversity, learning, discipline/grievance and national/international dimensions of HRM frameworks and practices. An introductory overview of the discipline of HRM through the study of the management of the employment relationship in contemporary business organisations is given.

Fee: £305 Summary: Entrepreneurial Thinking recognises that there are valid and rewarding futures available to our graduates other than employment. Starting an enterprise requires qualities which in some ways are different from those demanded of an employee. This module examines ‘entrepreneurialness’ from a number of perspectives; we look at enterprise in the modern business world, enterprise in fiction and film and crucially, enterprise within ourselves. You will learn about creativity, innovation, goal directed behaviour and risk-taking and discover that we already display many of these qualities.

This module will develop enterprising thinking within our students. You will learn how to look at challenges with a view to not only overcoming them, but also how to exploit their potential advantages; and develop a questioning approach to the information that we are given, to be inquisitive, opportunistic and challenging of traditional ways of thinking.

The module will be workshop-based and activity-driven with very limited use of formal lectures. You will use case studies, practical exercises and group activities to develop your skills and we will record and showcase your learning through presentations, personal logs and self-assessment tools.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 7 21st Century Business BUSN07022

Foundations of Marketing BUSN07004

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: None

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Monday 6-9pm, February – Paisley

Delivery/Location: Thursday 6-9pm, September – Hamilton Wednesday 6-9pm, February – Paisley

Fee: £305 Summary: The aim of this module is to discover the nature of business and why it exists in the form that it does today. In studying this module you will learn about the organisational context in which businesses operate and the activities of management and the role of the manager.

You will learn about the key areas that must be constantly monitored to ensure success. These include politics and the law, the economy, technological advancement, social and demographic changes and globalisation. In addition you will be introduced to topics such as management and leadership, business strategy, organisational aspects of business, operations and corporate social responsibility which are also essential in today’s world of business.

Knowing about these topics is vital to running a successful business whether big, medium or small, whether public, private or third sector.

This module will provide the foundations for understanding the world of business and what make a successful business in the 21st Century.

Fee: £305 Summary: Foundations of Marketing is an introductory marketing module, introducing you to the key topics essential to the practice of marketing.

All of the key basic concepts are covered - from identification and assessment of potential markets to developing products to suit; from dividing whole markets into key target groups and developing pricing strategies for each; and, increasingly, questioning the relevance of different communication approaches to suit the 21st Century consumers, in the UK and internationally.

This module is essential for all students: there will be those who are interested in developing a career in marketing but every firm has customers and every organisation has its clients and stakeholders – without them, the firm would not exist, so having an understanding of the basics of customer satisfaction is a strong differentiating factor in the graduate market.

Completion of this module will develop your analytical and communication skills, whilst simultaneously linking these to current business issues, making you more aware of the complexities of business in the 21st Century.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 7/8 Global Economic Environment BUSN07021

Creativity and Technology in Business BUSN08032

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework and class tests

Delivery/Location: Tuesday 6-9pm, September – Hamilton Thursday 6-9pm, February – Dumfries

Delivery/Location: Tuesday 6-9pm, February – Hamilton Monday 6-9pm, February – Dumfries

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

This module introduces you to the fundamental issues facing all business environments and to the guiding principles on which business decision-making is made. By using a blend of theory and case study and supported with online resources, you will be provided with a stimulating environment within which to study the issues facing real businesses in the real world. You will have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful way with the learning process through applying key principles to specific industry areas. Four themes - business and economics; business and markets; the relationship between government and business; and business in the international environment will be covered. These themes are used to enable you to make progressive steps from understanding key principles; to seeing how those principles form the basis for business tools that aid decision-making; to understanding the complex relationship between government and business, and why business and competition is essential to our standard of living.

This module introduces students to the key topics essential to the utilisation of new technology.

With the development of Web 2 technologies, open sharing (Google), virtual environments, free specialist software Cloud storage and the introduction of Smartphones, Tablets and handheld devices, the manager is able to access and work on a 24-hour basis, assuming they know how to integrate and manage this new technology into their working practices. This module goes some way towards achieving this integration.

The module commences with the development of project planning and the application of appropriate software and develops into the appraisal of relevant Web 2 technology; the growth of Web 3; and, increasingly, questioning the relevance of different technologies to suit the 21st Century manager and businesses, in the UK and internationally.

Completion of this module will assist students in developing both analytical and communication skills, IT skills, presentation and planning skills, whilst simultaneously linking these to current business issues, making the student more aware of the complexities of business in the 21st Century.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 8 Accounting and Finance ACCT08009

Business Law LAWW08012

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework and examination

Assessment: Coursework and examination

Delivery/Location: Thursday 6-9pm, February – Hamilton

Delivery/Location: Monday 6-9pm, February – Paisley

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

The module introduces you to the role and purpose of the finance function within a business. Lectures and practical tutorials guide you through issues arising from the financial environment in which a business operates, approaches to costing, budgeting and financial decision-making, requirements for internal and external financial reporting and methods of raising and managing finance.

A collaborative group research assignment will provide you with an understanding of the markets for company shares, and the factors impacting on company value.

This module provides an analysis of the law as it relates to the formation, management, administration, operation and winding up of businesses.

In undertaking this module, you will develop an understanding of the essential elements of the legal system, contract law, employment law, the formation and constitution of business organisations, governance and ethical issues, and intellectual property rights. Key themes of consumer law will also be addressed, as will relevant areas of consumer law such as trade practices.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 8 People in Organisations BUSN08029

Recruiting and Retaining People BUSN08031

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Fundamentals of HRM or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 6-9pm, February – Paisley Tuesday 6-9pm, February – Dumfries

Delivery/Location: Monday 6-9pm, September – Paisley

Fee: £305 Summary: This module incorporates two strands of theory which impact on people in organisations and their management.

Firstly, the lecture programme reviews developments in organisation theory which contribute to existing knowledge and understanding of organisational goals, controls, structures, processes and organisational effectiveness.

Secondly, the lecture programme develops by incorporating contemporary organisational behaviour theory and its implications for the management of people in organisations.

The tutorial programme takes these two theoretical strands and brings them together by involving students in action learning relating to the implications of the theory for contemporary management practices. Students working in groups will conduct an organisational analysis and present their findings in the form of an assessed group presentation. Tutorials will then develop by considering the extent to which organisational practices draw on organisational behaviour theory in areas such as motivation, learning, work groups, power, conflict and communications.

Fee: £305 Summary: This module begins by examining the HRM role in the recruitment and retention of requisite workforces.

Consideration is given to the changing and evolving labour markets and business environments within which organisations operate and to the related pressures and constraints that affect organisations’ supply and demand for labour.

The module continues by examining the broad strategic HRM choices available to organisations and the need for environmental scanning, internal workforce and performance audits and other HR planning activities for the recruitment, deployment and retention of the requisite effective workforce. This module is designed to meet the learning outcomes of the CIPD Intermediate Module Resourcing and Talent Planning.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 8 International Marketing MARK08006

Applied Marketing Research MARK08004

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: Foundations of Marketing, or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 6-9pm, September – Paisley

Delivery/Location: Tuesday 6-9pm, September – Hamilton Wednesday and the first two Mondays (2nd and 9th June), 6-9pm – Paisley

Fee: £305 Summary:

Fee: £305

The module provides a study of export and international marketing. A distinction between international trade and international marketing is made to highlight the important role that firms play in the process of internationalisation.

Summary:

The following topics are examined: a critical review of international trade and internationalisation theories to explain the issue of international marketing, the international environment, segmentation and export market selection, international marketing research, international market entry modes, international product decisions, international pricing decisions, international communication, international distribution and financing and methods of payment.

During this module, you will learn the essentials of marketing research so that you are able to understand why and how to conduct robust research in marketing.

The module adopts both a theoretical and a practical perspective - in lectures you will be encouraged to understand the why of marketing research and in tutorials and through the coursework you will have the opportunity to practise the skills required and thus will explore how good research should be conducted.

The syllabus will include the following areas: the role of marketing and customer information in business; the marketing research process; secondary information and data collection; primary data collection; questionnaire design; sampling; and data analysis and presentation.

Although there is a specific marketing orientation, this is a research module which could also be useful to students from other areas.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 8/9 Learning and Development BUSN08030

Get into Enterprise BUSN09042

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Fundamentals of HRM or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Thursday 6-9pm, September – Hamilton

Delivery/Location: Monday 6-9pm, September – Paisley Thursday 6-9pm, September – Hamilton Monday 6-9pm, September – Dumfries

Fee: £305 Summary:

Fee: £305

This module conforms to Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) professional programmes standards and includes: learning and talent development; Human Resource Management (HRM) and organisational performance; learning theory and styles; design, delivery, methods and evaluation of learning interventions; national and international contexts of learning and development; and ethics, diversity, lifelong learning, management and career development. The material contributes to providing HRM and Human Resource Development practitioners with the academic and skills development required for professional accreditation as part of a professional development programme. The content is also relevant to anyone interested in managing their own personal development and has a line management responsibility of developing staff.

Summary: Get Into Enterprise aims to develop confident, enterprising and creative graduates who will be able to cope with the ever changing business environment, recognise opportunities and to take responsibility and measured risks.

This will stimulate enterprise and encourage individuals to consider self-employment and just as importantly, to develop enterprising employees who can contribute to the success of the organisation in which they work.

This practical module is designed to give you a unique and exciting opportunity to experience what it is like to start up and run your own business.

Working with others and in teams, you will contribute to the final output. Throughout the module you will develop your skills in collecting, analysing and organising ideas and information; expressing ideas and information through the use of technology; developing competencies in numeracy and financial techniques and being creative and innovative through problem solving in dealing with the challenges of being in business.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 9 Strategic Management BUSN09044 Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9 Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent Assessment: Coursework Delivery/Location: Thursday 6-9pm, February – Hamilton Fee: £305 Summary: The module introduces you to the core concepts of strategic management so that you are able to fully understand the process and content of strategic management. The topics covered range across a number of areas - the role and tasks of top management, the nature of strategic management, and strategic change and decisions. Business policy, organisational analysis, competitive position, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, comparative analysis, and resource led strategy examining the role of people, technology and information management on resource based strategy, are all covered.

Social and political influence, organisational objectives, power, the role of organisation structure, people, systems and culture are studied. This will enable students to analyse the business environment and suggest how organisations might manage the strategy process. This includes structure, processes, systems and culture needed to be successful. You will develop an appreciation of the global challenges facing organisations and the knowledge of the strategic options open to organisations. This will include strategic alliances and mergers and acquisitions. Tutorials will focus on the use of case studies and informal presentations.

Work Related Learning for Business Students BUSN09037 Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9 Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent Assessment: Coursework Delivery/Location: Tuesday 6-9pm, September – Hamilton Wednesday 6-9pm, September – Paisley Tuesday 6-9pm February – Dumfries Fee: £305 Summary: You will conduct an in-depth investigation into a business problem in the workplace; collect and analyse data relevant to the issue being studied and present findings, conclusions and recommendations as appropriate. The scope of this module allows you to participate in work-related learning in any field of business and can be carried out within a variety of business, public or voluntary sectors.

The module also provides you with an opportunity to identify employability skills and competencies and reflect on personal development. You will identify a business issue for investigation through the preparation of an online proposal; and conduct research of relevant literature to investigate the problem using appropriate concepts, practices and techniques.

You will finally develop conclusions and recommendations based on the investigation carried out and present these as part of a formal report. The report will be submitted on-line and will make use of on-line applications such as Wiki and blogs.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 9 Marketing Communications MARK09012

Employee Relations BUSN09011

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Monday 6-9pm, February – Paisley

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 6-9pm, February – Paisley

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

With relevance in the workplace at the heart of the syllabus, this module aims to offer you an insight into how integrated marketing communications models and concepts may be applied in practical business scenarios.

The module will place an emphasis on case studies, many with an international perspective, and will seek to offer you practical skills commensurate with the objectives of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Students will study how buyer behaviour and theories of communication influence the choice of communications tools for business, and how setting communication objectives, budgeting, the role of agencies and the selection of media all play a pivotal role in practice.

This module is about the employment relationship, i.e. the relationship between an employer and their employee.

It begins by examining the context within which this relationship exists. It then goes on to consider the environmental influences on the relationship including sources of legislation and labour markets; it considers different approaches to managing the employment relationship, concepts such as the nature of work, rights and responsibilities, power and authority and how the relationship has changed and developed over time.

In respect of the integrated marketing communications (IMC) tools, you will be encouraged to take a critical perspective on IMC, transforming their learning to address advertising (including creative appeals), public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing and internet marketing, and customer to customer communications (C2C) with emphasis on how tools may be synthesised. The practical aspects of the module will enable you to gain useful skills that may be applied directly in future careers.

It goes on to discuss the main parties who are involved, or who influence the relationship, these include the state, international bodies, management, trade unions and employees.

The module then discusses the main processes used to maintain the relationship; in particular employee involvement and participation, employee engagement, health and safety, conflict behavior and dispute resolution.

The role of regulation within processes will be discussed where appropriate. The module concludes with an examination of the procedures and skills required in discipline, grievance and dismissal.

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Business Modules/SCQF Level 9 Digital Marketing MARK09015 Credit and Level: 20 Points SCQF Level 9 Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent Assessment: Coursework Delivery/Location: Tuessday 6pm-9pm, February – Hamilton Fee: £305 Summary: Digital Marketing is the promotion of businesses using websites and associated marketing tools and is an integral part of any business wishing to capitalise on its most valuable asset, i.e. new and existing customers.

This module will cover areas such as the need for coordination of digital activities, syndicating content to build brand identity and managing content to support other marketing activities such as product development, effective segmentation, channel assistance and effective communication.

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Business Modules/Summer 2014 Introduction to Scots Law LAWW07001

Effective Selling

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework and examination

Assessment: Coursework and examination

Delivery/Location: Tuesday and the first two Thursdays (5th and 10th June) 6-9pm – Hamilton Wednesday and the first two Mondays (2nd and 9th June) 6-9pm – Paisley

Delivery/Location: Wednesday and the first two Mondays (2nd and 9th June) 6-9pm – Paisley

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

Effective Selling aims to inspire students seeking a career in business development by fostering expertise in selling techniques, negotiation skills, the use of ethics, and procedures within sales management. The module employs interactive sessions, case analysis and practical exercises to aid effective learning.

This module is ideal for anyone thinking of studying for personal development or a business-related degree; providing an introduction to law for business, with particular emphasis on the Scottish legal system, sources of law, law of contract and law of delict.

Fee: £305

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Business Modules/Summer 2014 Event Planning and Administration TOUR08007

Managing Event Experiences TOUR09017

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Individual written assessment and event plan

Assessment: Individual written assessment and event plan

Delivery/Location: Tuesday and the first two Thursdays (5th and 10th June) 6-9pm – Hamilton

Delivery/Location: Wednesday and the first two Mondays (2nd and 9th June) 6-9pm – Paisley

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

The module firstly examines the context in which events take place, e.g. place/venue; private, public and voluntary sector; government policy; motivation for events; opportunities for and barriers to event development; funding, support and sponsorship; and the role of the media and political aspects of event development.

The module begins by defining what we mean by event experiences and by providing a rationale for proactive event design. Leisure experiences are introduced to form a basis upon which to develop the idea of event experiences where the ‘service encounter’ and ‘interaction’ play an important part. The meaning of experiences is explored, as are the characteristics of experiences and the experience design process.

It provides an introduction to event planning, and includes an outline of a project management approach to events, plus examination of project and event management software.

The need for short, medium and long-term planning is also discussed as are event planning techniques, the need for accurate information, resource identification, record keeping and research. The importance of writing event plans and proposals is emphasised and the preparation of bids and competitive bidding processes introduced.

The module then proceeds to investigate the planning and design of event venues and facilities plus consideration of logistical, technical and staging issues surrounding events.

Other issues covered include analysis of the provision and supply of event venues; indoor and outdoor event issues; preparation and contingency measures; cooperation with emergency and support services planning; the impact and consequence of design; environmental issues; and responsible practice.

The module then focuses on designing event experiences using both a sensory approach and based on the concepts of ‘focus’, ‘space’ and ‘flow’ plus ‘message’ design and ‘creativity’. The module emphasises how event experience design must begin with the marketing of the event and investigates several issues in this regard through study of experience marketing and the experience economy before turning to a deeper coverage of experiential theory.

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Computing & IT The University offers a wide range of industrystandard IT programmes, from entry level through to postgraduate study.

For our evening programmes, the blended learning delivery of our taught modules, and the availability of distance learning options, allows you to arrange your studies around family and, or, work commitments.

“I entered into 3rd Year Business Technology after completing my HND in Computing at college.

I chose to come to UWS because the university caters for part-time study in a different way than others and it doesn’t infringe on my work. It will also provide me with an education that is relevant to the industry in order to advance my career.

UWS enables me to quantify my personal experience in computing with a recognised qualification.

I would recommend UWS on the basis that there has been a considerable amount of effort made to accommodate part-time students.”

David Byfield Current part-time student

Need help making your choice?

Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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Computing & IT BSc Business Technology Campus: Paisley Entry Requirements: SCQF Level 7: Candidates will be assessed for entry on an individual basis, according to their experience and qualifications.

SCQF Level 8: CertHE/HNC* in appropriate Computing related discipline or equivalent.

SCQF Level 9: DipHE/HND in appropriate Computing related discipline or equivalent (equivalent to 240 credit points). * Some HNCs are credited at 96 credits and therefore students will have a shortfall within their HNC and will be required to study an additional UWS module. Please contact LLA for guidance.

Mode of Attendance: Flexible; students study appropriate modules which are available by evening study (fortnightly sessions) and, or, daytime study (weekly sessions), and some via distance learning. The modules make use of virtual classroom technology, which allows students to engage remotely in lab work. The University’s computer labs will be available to students without access to a PC at home.

This degree can be completed entirely through evening study.

Contact: Lifelong Learning Academy tel 0141 848 3193 or e-mail lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

Summary:

Course Content

The BSc Business Technology degree has been designed to reflect the importance of how and why businesses adopt and make use of new approaches and new technologies, and to instill graduates with core IT and business skills.

The Business sector has a recognised and growing need for such graduates, who can couple sound business knowledge with the necessary technical expertise. The focus of this degree is influenced by the E-skills UK Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) syllabus in order to prime graduates for the technology challenges facing business today.

SQCF Level 7 • First Steps at University • Computing Systems • Operating Systems Configuration (Windows 7) • Web Foundations • Design for Interaction • Elective module

This programme is distinct from more traditional computing courses in that it does not focus on programming or other specialist technical skills. Rather, it recognises that there is a need for good general technology practitioners working in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) who can provide exemplary technical support and maintenance as well as being able to function in a key business role. Over 98% of businesses in Scotland have workforces of 0-49 employees and thus tend to rely upon one individual with good all-round skills to meet their ICT needs, as opposed to a team of specialists (SMEs account for over half (c.54%) of all private sector employment).

Students on this course have the opportunity to engage in a number of vendor-based modules, such as those taught using Oracle, Microsoft and Certified Internet Webmaster materials.

SCQF Level 8 • Business Computer Networks • Business Systems Provision • Computing Project • Object Oriented Analysis & Design • Oracle Database Development and SQL • Elective module SCQF Level 9 • Professional Computing Issues • Business Intelligence • Business Systems Analysis • Information Security Management • Project Management for IT • Get into Enterprise (Business module)

Career Prospects The needs of the business sector have been a driving force in the development of this degree and, as a result, graduates have excellent career prospects. The broadbased nature of this course aims to enable you to make an effective contribution to implementing and integrating technology within a modern business environment and to fulfill professional roles such as Business Analyst, Project Manager, Technology Manager, Systems Administrator, Trainer, Technology Consultant, Technical Support Manager, and e-Business Adviser, within almost every business sector.

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Computing & IT BSc Computer Networking Campus: Hamilton (SCQF Level 9 entry) Entry Requirements: SCQF Level 9: DipHE/HND in Computing: Technical Support or related subject (equivalent to 240 credit points).

Mode of Attendance: Flexible, students study in appropriate modules which are available through evening and daytime study.

Contact: Lifelong Learning Academy tel 0141 848 3193/01698 894455 or e-mail lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

Summary:

Career Prospects

Few organisations in today’s technological world operate without computer resources and, in almost all cases, these are connected to each other using local and wide area networking technologies. Such technologies need to be specified, designed, installed and administered.

Graduates from this programme will be well positioned to apply for industry jobs such as network and systems administrators, systems engineers, network managers, network support specialists and network support technicians among others.

The internet and the web have changed the way in which society and commerce operate. Modern internet applications, ranging from online shopping and internet banking, to search engines, such as Google, and MP3 music sites, all require safe, secure and reliable websites and networks. This creates demand for a range of computing professionals to develop the web services and applications of the future and to design and manage the networks that they operate on.

The BSc Computer Networking offers a range of broad based computing support and networking modules including modules that cover elements of the CISCO networking qualifications. At Level 9 there is a strong focus on network design and both the Windows and Linux operating systems.

Course Content SCQF Level 9 • Professional Computing Issues • Windows Domain Administration • Unix System Administration • Network Design • Windows Network Administration • Elective module

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Computing & IT BSc Information Technology Campus: Paisley, Dumfries Entry Requirements: SCQF Level 7: Candidates will be assessed for entry on an individual basis, according to their experience and qualifications.

SCQF Level 8: CertHE/HNC* in appropriate Computing related discipline or equivalent.

SCQF Level 9: DipHE/HND in appropriate Computing related discipline or equivalent (equivalent to 240 credit points). * Some HNCs are credited at 96 credits and therefore students will have a shortfall within their HNC and will be required to study an additional UWS module. Please contact LLA for guidance.

Summary: This programme allows you to tailor your subjects to focus upon particular areas of IT. You can choose from modules covering a broad range of computing subjects including internet technologies, multimedia systems, computer animation and business technology.

To complete this degree, students must attain 100 points of credit (5 modules) in IT subjects at each of the 3 levels of study, plus a further 60 points of study in any subject area.

Students have the opportunity to study on courses leading to a range of vendor certifications such as CISCO CCNA, MCITP, COMPTIA A+, Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate and Certified Internet Worker (CIW). This will enhance your employability significantly.

Course Content This is bespoke to each individual; an evening programme of study could involve a mix of modules from the Business Technology programme (page 50) and IT Academy offerings.

An EGA will be happy to discuss your options and design a programme of study for you.

Career Prospects Vendor qualifications combined with the practical approach to teaching that we take throughout our courses will enable you to make an immediate contribution within your chosen work environment. Potential careers may include Web Developer, Database Administrator or Systems Analyst.

Mode of Attendance: Flexible; students study appropriate modules which are available by evening, day and distance learning study. More options are available during the day but the degree can be completed entirely by evening study at Paisley Campus combined with some distance learning and via daytime study only in Dumfries.

Contact: Lifelong Learning Academy tel 0141 848 3193/01698 894455 or e-mail lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

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Part-time Computing Postgraduate Provision We currently offer the following Postgraduate Degrees on a part-time basis • PgD/MSc ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS • PgD/MSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • PgD/MSc ADVANCED COMPUTER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT Contact University Direct on 0141 848 7044 for more details on these postgraduate programmes or visit www.uws.ac.uk/courses

Need help making your choice?

Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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IT Academy

As one of the UK’s top education-based providers of industryrecognised IT training, the University’s IT Academy offers daytime, evening, blended learning and online training options throughout the year from industry leaders such as Adobe, Cisco, CIW, CompTIA, IBM, Linux, Microsoft and Oracle at OUR Hamilton and Paisley campuses.

For full details, please visit our website: www.uws.ac.uk/itacademy

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IT Academy Courses Academic courses

Funded IT Training Program

Typically, this type of delivery follows the academic path and is taught over a Trimester, i.e. one 3 hour session per week over a 12 week period. Students are provided with vendor approved course materials to prepare them for the University’s module assessment.

The IT Academy also has a number of places available on its Funded* IT Training Program, aimed at enhancing career prospects for unemployed people at our Hamilton and Paisley campuses. Course options include those from Cisco, CIW, and Microsoft.

To gain the academic credit associated with each module, students have to complete all assessment components, normally this includes a University class test/exam and a written piece of coursework or presentation. Students who pass the vendor certification exam may be given an exemption from the University’s class test/exam. Please speak with an Education Guidance Adviser to discuss such credit being used towards a University Award.

Students wishing to take the vendor certification exam will be liable for the associated costs (the exception being for individuals in receipt of benefits subject to eligibility criteria - who receive one funded attempt).

Short courses This type of delivery is bespoke and is intended for professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills.

Class sizes are kept to a minimum to provide the optimum opportunity for extensive interaction between the tutor and the course participants, the main objectives of the course being specific knowledge upskilling and vendor certification exam preparation.

Included in the course fee are vendor approved course materials and one attempt at the vendor certification exam. It is worth noting that recognised prior learning derived and evidenced from successful vendor certification exam outcomes will be considered towards academic credit.

• 12 weeks part-time training • 2 days weekly attendance *Funding is available to those eligible for the SAAS Part-time Fee Grant.

Contact us For more information on any of our courses contact us on 0141 848 3540 or at itacademy@uws.ac.uk

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IT Academy Vendor qualifications on offer at University of the West of Scotland –

CISCO Security CISCO Certified Network Associate CISCO Certified Network Professional

www.uws.ac.uk/cisco

Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCSA Server 2012 MCSA SQL Server 2012

Database Design & SQL Programming in PL/SQL Java Associate Java Programmer

www.uws.ac.uk/oracle

Adobe Adobe Certified Associate: Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash Professional Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop

www.uws.ac.uk/adobe

www.uws.ac.uk/microsoft

IBM AIX Jumpstart Cognos System z WebSphere

www.uws.ac.uk/ibm Web Foundations Associate Web Design Specialist E-Commerce Specialist Database Design Specialist Java Script Specialist Perl Specialist

www.uws.ac.uk/ciw

LINUX Linux Essentials Certificate Linux Professional Institute Certification - Level 1: Course 101 System Architecture Course 102 Shells, Scripting and Data Management

www.uws.ac.uk/linux

CompTIA A+

www.uws.ac.uk/comptia

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Computing & IT Modules/SCQF Level 7 Web Foundations COMP07022

Computing Systems COMP07061

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: Next Steps in IT or equivalent experience

Entry Requirements: Next Steps in IT or equivalent experience

Assessment: Class test and coursework

Assessment: Class tests

Delivery/Location: Blended learning Monday 6-9pm, September – Paisley (3 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks)

Delivery/Location: Blended learning Wednesday 6-9pm, February – Paisley (6 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks)

Fee: £305 (N.B. the module fee does not cover an attempt at the CIW vendor exam)

Fee: £305

Summary: Taught using Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) materials, this module covers the basic ‘hands-on’ skills and knowledge that a professional who uses the Internet is expected to understand and implement. These foundational skills include: basic knowledge of Internet technologies such as web browsers, FTP and e-mail; web page authoring using Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML); basic infrastructure networking; and project management.

CIW Associate certification is valuable for individuals working in fields such as sales, business development, advertising, technical recruiting and other areas that depend on web-enabled systems for productivity (CIW exam attempts must be self-funded on top of the module fee).

Summary: Computers and processors are now an ever present part of normal life, found not only in PCs, but in mobile phones, digital cameras, games consoles and in many other places around the home and workplace.

Two complementary approaches are used in teaching and learning, and woven together over the twelve weeks of teaching. In the first approach, students look at different examples of computer systems, hardware and software, and learn about the different components that together form a computer system. In this way, a ‘top-down’ view of a computer system (whether PC, games console or mobile device) is formed. Second, students learn about how computer processors are built up from simple digital logic circuits into distinct components and then complete Central Processing Units and Graphics Processing Units.

This top-down/bottom-up approach is also used to examine the software running on today’s computer systems. A broad view of the Operating System and software environments is complemented by a ‘machine-level’ view. This moves from the machine code used by computers, to the high-level programming languages favoured by human programmers and the processes by which these are translated into machine code for execution on the computer.

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Computing & IT Modules/SCQF Level 7/8 Oracle Database Design and SQL COMP07030

Computing Project COMP08053

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: Next Steps in IT or equivalent experience

Entry Requirements: Completion of SCQF Level 7 IT study and some credit at SCQF Level 8

Assessment: Class test and coursework Delivery/Location: Blended learning Wednesday 6-9pm, September – Paisley (3 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks) Fee: £305 (N.B. the module fee does not cover an attempt at the Oracle vendor exam)

Assessment: Group coursework and individual report Delivery/Location: Blended learning Monday 6-9pm, February – Paisley (6 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks) Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary

This module assumes no prior knowledge of database management systems. It shows how a relational database may be designed from a description of a business scenario, through to implementation using the industrystandard Structured Query Language (SQL).

This module will make an important contribution towards the development of your intellectual powers, understanding and independent critical judgement, problem-solving and communication skills. The chosen subject area will relate to your ongoing academic studies in a computing/creative technologies topic. This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop a valuable portfolio piece to show potential employers, and will provide an insight into how inter-disciplinary teams in industry work.

The course materials are available on-line via Oracle’s iLearning system, whilst an introduction to Oracle’s Application Express software is included.

In working on their project in small groups, students will undertake a series of activities related to the planning, design, implementation, testing and critical evaluation of a piece of work related to their programme of study. Each group is allocated a supervisor with whom they maintain frequent and regular contact so that the necessary technical and organisational assistance can be obtained.

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Computing & IT Modules/SCQF Level 8/9 Object Oriented Analysis COMP08033

Business Systems Analysis COMP09001

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Successful relevant study at SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: Object Oriented Analysis or equivalent

Assessment: Group coursework and examination

Assessment: Group coursework and examination

Delivery/Location: September – Distance learning

Delivery/Location: Blended learning Wednesday 6-9pm, September – Paisley (6 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks)

Fee: £305 Summary:

Fee: £305

This module will increase your awareness of the business issues associated with the analysis, evaluation, justification and provision of technology-based organisational information systems. The module places the key activity of requirements analysis for the development of an IT-based business system into context with regards to the overall business organisation and strategy.

Summary:

The module then moves on to focus on the analysis phase of software development. The Unified Modelling Language (UML) is the object oriented development method used. During analysis the system is described from three viewpoints, each of which is supported by specific techniques: the functional view (supported by the Use Case Diagram and Use Case Descriptions); the data view (supported by the Data Dictionary and the Class Diagram); and the event view (supported by the Sequence Diagrams). Emphasis is placed on the practical application of these techniques via a number of case studies used throughout the module. An appropriate Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool is used to maintain the diagrams produced.

This module is aimed at business system analysts, developers and consultants who want to create a model of the business processes prior to developing or re-aligning an IT-based business system. Without a comprehensive understanding of the business environment, modelled as business processes, real success in building or re-aligning an IT-based business system is unlikely to be achieved.

Business processes will be modelled at and linked between multiple levels of abstraction and reflect the interests of multiple stakeholders. The business case driving the analysis will be identified and maintained, including the primary financial case. The business modelled provides the basis of the Requirements Specification using current Business Modelling (BPM) standards within a restricted set of techniques commonly employed in businesses of different types and sizes. Techniques of Use Case and Class diagrams will be developed within business case contexts to hone business analysis skills and competencies as the crucial link to an adequate ontological modelling basis. An appropriate Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool (Agilian vers 3.0) is used to build and maintain the diagrams produced. This module provides a preparation for the ISEB Business Analysis Diploma.

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Computing & IT Modules/SCQF Level 9 Business Intelligence COMP09003

Information Security Management COMP09086

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Database Development/Oracle Database Development and SQL or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate IT-related study at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent

Assessment: Group coursework and examination Delivery/Location: Blended learning Monday 6-9pm, February – Paisley (6 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks) Fee: £305 Summary: This module begins by defining Business Intelligence (BI) and then considers how the requirement for BI has evolved to the point where it is now recognised as a core requirement for businesses surviving in a dynamic and competitive environment. Most modern businesses are equipped with online transaction processing (OLTP) systems capable of efficiently supporting business applications such as stock control and customer ordering; however this technology was never designed to easily provide business intelligence.

This module looks at the range of technologies associated with business intelligence from traditional relational reporting and spread sheets to data warehousing, online analytical processing (OLAP) and data mining. The relationship between these technologies in forming a typical BI environment and the type of decision-support provided by each is discussed. It also includes consideration of methodologies and techniques associated with the developing business intelligence applications.

Practical sessions provide students with an opportunity to use the advanced query facilities of a Database Management System (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server to analyse/present data/information with the purpose of providing business intelligence.

Assessment: Group coursework and examination Delivery/Location: Blended learning Wednesday 6-9pm, February – Paisley (6 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks) Fee: £305 Summary: Modern businesses face considerable and unrelenting pressure to work in an increasing digital business environment and this places significant demands on them to take control of and effectively manage their information. The security of this information and the management of such security is critical to their success and ultimate survival.

This module provides an overview of the key concepts and technologies involved in information security management.

In addition, you will learn to appreciate the benefit that such management can bring to any modern organisation regardless of size or type. Students will also gain practical experience in the analysis and assessment of information security management in a realistic business environment.

This module is aligned with the syllabus for the British Computer Society (BCS) Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP). Successful completion of this module should prepare you for the BCS CISMP exam, although this exam does not form any part of the assessment for this module.

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Computing & IT Modules/SCQF Level 9 Web Services COMP09048

Windows Network Administration COMP09021

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Introduction to Programming or equivalent

Entry Requirements: LAN Switching and WLANs

Assessment: Coursework (including software development) and examination

Assessment: Class tests

Delivery/Location: Blended learning Monday 6-9pm, February – Paisley (6 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks) Fee: £305 Summary: This module provides a practical introduction to ServiceOriented-Architecture and Web Services. As Web Services are now accepted as a wide-ranging, cross-platform method of distributing processing across local and widearea networks and the Internet, the main aim of the module is to provide experience of the tools most likely to be used to create distributed applications in commerce and industry.

The module will begin with coverage of underlying technologies (XML, SOAP) and lead from these to the key principles of web services (loose coupling, message-based interfaces, service registries). The business implications of these aspects will be discussed.

The platform used for practical classes will be .NET, since currently it provides the most easy to use framework for implementing Web Services and Web-Service Clients.

However, Web Service descriptors will be examined in detail to provide a more cross-platform perspective. The module will cover a range of architectural approaches to creating web services, and a number of different patterns of service (request and response, notification, request and notification, solicit and response, request and callback) will be examined and demonstrated. Quality of service issues will also be discussed with the aid of several practical examples.

Delivery/Location: Blended learning Tuesday 6-9pm, February – Hamilton (6 taught sessions with online support over 12 weeks) Fee: £305 Summary: This module introduces you to the servers typically found on a network. The module will look at the typical servers, identifying their functions within a network context and how they integrate/depend on other services to perform their functions. Configuring the servers to perform their functions will also be tackled, enabling you, at the end of the module, to send and receive email within the lab context.

The contents will include: • Review of TCP/IP stack and subnetting The following services are studied and administered: • RRAS (including NAT/PAT) • IIS • DNS • DHCP • SMTP/POP3

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Computing & IT Modules/SCQF Level 9 Network Design COMP09022

Placement Learning COMP09075

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Credit and Level: 40 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Appropriate study at SCQF Level 8 and basic mathematical skills (using equations, scientific notation, use of a scientific calculator)

Entry Requirements: Appropriate study at SCQF Level 8 and employment in a suitable IT post

Assessment: Coursework (individual and group), and examination Delivery/Location: Thursday 6-9pm, February – Hamilton Fee: £305 Summary: Networks are built on a number of protocols operating at various layers of complexity. This module allows students to study the design and operation of commonly used networking protocols in the context of these layers.

This investigation begins at the physical layer with the theoretical and practical capacity of channels and the characteristics of different media, as well as the coding and modulation methods used to represent information as it is transmitted. Mechanisms for detecting and correcting errors are studied, as are protocols to divide finite bandwidth between a number of competing stations. Different addressing mechanisms, along with path determination based on these addresses is studied, and the ability of a network to use redundant links and provide quality of service guarantees is covered. The basic building blocks of network security are investigated, and the module concludes with a brief look at network management and troubleshooting.

Assessment: Coursework and presentation Delivery/Location: February – student’s workplace Fee: £610 Summary: This module gives you the opportunity to undertake an accredited, employment-based learning experience. Working under the guidance of an appointed School of Computing contact, you will complete a series of coursework assignments, involving: a questionnaire; a reflective journal; a report analysing the structure of the organisation, the work carried out by the student, and changes in the student’s attitudes; and a presentation, to which the employer will be invited. These placements are designed to last 9 to 12 weeks, and may involve your current job if both the area and level are deemed appropriate. This module offers a valuable opportunity to build your experience into your degree and take a significant step towards completion.

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Computing & IT Modules/SCQF Level 9 Professional Computing Issues COMP09017 Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9 Entry Requirements: Appropriate study at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent Assessment: Coursework and examination Delivery/Location: Tuesday 6-9pm, September – Hamilton Fee: £305 Summary: This module is concerned with studying professionalism in the computing industry and the legal, social and ethical issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology.

Topics include: Introduction to ethics; overview of ethics, moral philosophy and its relation to information technology.

Introduction of the concept of professionalism in the IT sector; developing skills for continued study and as preparation for employment as a computing professional; responsibilities, standards, and professional bodies; protecting the IT professional; codes of conduct/ practice and ethics.

Software and IT failures. Why do things go wrong? Are all software and IT-based projects inherently flawed? Typical problems; learning from failure.

IT and its influence on society. IT in the workplace, in the home, in education, in politics: its uses and abuses; the information revolution; social obligations of IT professionals; computer crime.

The World Wide Web. Information and privacy; the use and misuse of data; the Data Protection Act; Freedom of Information; Copyright; Intellectual property.

Responsibility and Recrimination. What can be done?

Responsibilities for security and abuse of data; potential methods of control; differences between responsibility, accountability and liability.

The Future of IT. What can we expect?

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Engineering and Science The Schools of Science and Engineering bring together a unique mix of disciplines to offer flexible, careerfocused courses and internationally recognised applied research.

Strong links with companies and organisations help the University stay in touch with employer demands. Numerous research projects for industry contribute to knowledge for all, as real world situations are constantly applied to our teaching. UWS has invested in brand new laboratories for up-todate engineering science research and teaching.

If you are interested in studying any of OUR courses on a part-time basis, contact the Lifelong Learning Academy on 0141 848 3193, email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

“I found out about UWS after reading my local paper which highlighted that the University offered classes over the summer. From having previously studied at university I found it was relatively easy to adapt to student life at UWS, and by taking my part-time journey one step at a time, I know I have a clear pathway to achieve my degree.�

Ailie Freel Current part-time student

Need help making your choice?

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Part-time Engineering & Science Undergraduate/ Postgraduate provision by daytime study We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a wide range of engineering and science subjects. The programmes and modules listed here form just a part of our provision and we have highlighted these as they have a particular focus for part-time students and can be studied during the day.

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate courses

• BSc Aircraft Engineering

• PgD/MSc Computer-Aided Engineering

• BSc Applied Bioscience

• PgD/MSc Quality Management

• BSc Applied Bioscience and Zoology

• PgD/MSc Sensor Design

• BSc Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation

• PgD/MSc Project Management

• BSc Biomedical Science

• PgD/MSc Biotechnology

• BSc/BEng Chemical Engineering

• PgD/MSc Drug Design and Discovery

• BSc Chemistry

• PgD/MSc Sports Coaching

• BSc/BEng Civil Engineering

• PgD/MSc Waste and Clean Technologies

• PgD/MSc Advanced Biomedical Science

• BSc Computer-Aided Design (Advanced Entry: Year 3) • BEng Engineering Management • BSc Forensic Science • BEng Mechanical Engineering • BEng Mechatronics (Advanced Entry: Year 3) • BEng Motorsport Design Engineering • BSc Occupational Safety & Health • BSc Physics • BSc Physics with Nuclear Technology • BEng Product Design & Development • BSc Sport and Exercise Science • BSc Sport Coaching • BA Sport Development If you are interested in studying any of these courses on a part-time basis, please get in touch with Lifelong Learning Academy on 0141 848 3193/01698 894455 or email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

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Engineering and Science BSc Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH accredited) Campus: Paisley Entry Requirements: Candidates for this programme should normally hold an HNC in a related subject. Applicants with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH) deemed to be equivalent may also be considered for entry.

Where qualifications result in the award of less than 120 points at SCQF Level 7 and/or SCQF Level 8, students will be required to make up any shortfall in credit by successfully completing University modules or by making a claim for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning in line with University procedures. The current level of the applicant’s job responsibility will also be taken into consideration.

Summary: The profession of safety management has undergone fairly rapid and quite radical change in the past few years and safety professionals are expected to contribute to many areas of activity in industry, commerce and the public sector.

The job of the safety professional has expanded from the traditional role of accident prevention and protection of individual employees to include safety management systems, risk assessment, risk reduction and risk control techniques.

The modern professional is also expected to deal with a growing volume of proactive legislation arising from national and European government bodies. The safety professional is concerned with the management of risk, particularly the risk of injury or harm by workplace activities. The BSc in Occupational Safety and Health provides the academic framework and experience for the safety professional who can provide a safe and secure working environment for their company’s employees and do this in a cost-effective manner.

Course Content Modules deal with the effect of workplace risks on the individual, providing a basic grounding in human anatomy and covering toxicology, biological monitoring and data handling. In addition, the course covers the technology of risk control, enabling the identification of hazards and the development of effective control strategies. The requirement to deal with specific risks is underpinned by health and safety law, which covers the legal framework and how it applies to health and safety in the workplace, by the use of specific statute and case law. Also included are risk identification, assessment and control in a general way, with special regard to the effects of human behaviour.

Assessment: Coursework and examination Delivery/Location: SCQF Level 8: Monday or Tuesday, 1-8pm – September, February & June (for entrants at SCQF Level 8, this course will take 3 years to complete).

SCQF Level 9: Wednesday, 1-8pm, September, February & June.

Fee: £305 per 20 point module Contact: Jan Miller tel 0141 848 3249 email uni-direct@uws.ac.uk This will enable the development of effective control strategies for individuals, systems and organisations. The course is designed in modular form, with twelve compulsory modules including a final year project. The modules are free-standing and may be studied in any order, allowing candidates to join the course at appropriate points in the year.

SCQF Level 8 • Analytical Measurement • Health and Hygiene • Health and Safety Law • Safety Technology • Working Environment • The Management of Risk SCQF Level 9 • Health and Safety Case Study • Safety Management Skills • Managing Health and Safety • Environmental Responsibilities • Managing Business Risks • Safety Management Project Professional Recognition Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and could therefore, on acceptance from IOSH, use the designatory letters Grad IOSH. This category denotes those who are academically qualified to become Chartered Members, but are currently completing a mandatory IPD/ CPD cycle.

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Engineering and Science BEng (Hons) Engineering Management Campus: Hamilton Entry Requirements: SCQF Level 8: HNC Engineering in any discipline.* SCQF Level 9: HND Engineering in any discipline.** SCQF Level 10: BSc/BEng Engineering in any discipline.**

Delivery/Location: Monday and Wednesday, 5.30-8.30pm or Wednesday, 1-8.30pm, September & February – Hamilton

*Some HNCs are credited at 96 credits, additional credit required can be attained from SCQF Level 7 portfolio.

Contact: Peter Griffin tel 01698 283100 ext 8292 or email uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

** It would be beneficial if students were in relevant engineering or engineering services employment.

Summary: This six-year part-time programme is designed to provide students with a route to an Honours degree from an HNC Engineering programme while remaining in employment.

The programme has been designed to be more company and product specific than other engineering degrees, placing emphasis on the planning and coordination of activities relevant to the student’s own manufacturing or manufacturing services-type industry.

Course Content SCQF Level 8 • Process System Selection • Measurement and SPC • Engineering Business Systems • Applied IT for Engineering • Engineering Management and IT • Computer Aided Design SCQF Level 9 • Project Tool Box • Engineering Management • Design Prototyping and Testing • Health and Safety and Risk Assessment • Engineering Applications Project • Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Fee: £305 per 20 point module

SCQF Level 10 • Advanced Project Management • Engineering Management 2 • Final Year Project • Manufacturing Operations Management 2 • Option Career Prospects This programme is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in a planning or supervisory role in industry.

Successful graduates have been employed in many sectors of industry, and education, often obtaining positions at senior level. Such industry sectors include the manufacture of cars, aircraft engines, lighting equipment, computers, components for domestic appliances, and industrial equipment and electrical, water and gas organisations.

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Engineering and Science Modules /SCQF Level 8 Process System Selection ENGG08010

Engineering Business Systems ENGG08006

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Report and coursework

Assessment: The assessment will be a set of application files in the form of a Powerpoint presentation.

Delivery/Location: Monday 5.30-8.30pm, September – Hamilton Fee: £305 Summary: The module is about processes and other resources, how to select them, how to monitor them and how to determine the cost or other efficiency measures.

The module will introduce you to justification for a physical or equipment resource based on economics, safety, and functional requirements and will review a number of local industries from an equipment and process perspective. It will cover equipment selection for manufacturing processes or engineering services or methods for products based on demand, function, quality, throughput and other criteria required by the application.

Teaching will focus upon process analysis and improvement - recording techniques, variability, root causes, Pareto, SMED, waste identification and sources of data. At this stage the analysis is only at an introductory level.

This module aims to teach students to: • evaluate a manufacturing system or process against set criteria • analyse processes and identify areas for improvement and wastes • select and apply appropriate TQM tools to an industrial environment and assess system improvement • justify the selection of equipment or processes based on complex criteria and numerous options

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, September – Hamilton Fee: £305 Summary: The purpose of this module is to further develop your skills in the use and configuration of computer software for engineering business applications. Applications will involve a range of service functions and engineering functions within an organisation. This is a hands-on unit and will involve the creation of applications using software such as Microsoft Office where the application is derived from a prescribed need. In addition using software solutions for a range of ‘solved’ bespoke applications will involve data input, evaluation and some level of customisation (mainly reports). The module will cover Applications include spreadsheet examples for: key performance indicators (KPI’s), estimation of labour requirements and costs, economics of manufacture and estimating, planning for scheduling and other service functions.

Database applications for an advanced engineering applications involving: data selection (parts, customers or costs), data types, relationships tables, forms, filters, queries and complex reports such as exception reports and variance analysis.

Bespoke packages for: personnel and training records, payroll, stock or inventory, sales processing purchasing order processing and job costing. Review of the range of bought-in solutions for these applications.

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Engineering and Science Modules /SCQF Level 8/9 Engineering Management and IT ENGG08018

Design Prototyping and Testing ENGG09001

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 7 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Examination

Assessment: Class test and 2 x lab test with written case studies

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, February – Hamilton

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, September – Hamilton

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

In engineering and design it is often necessary to gather information from a wide variety of sources and then to manipulate it to obtain appropriate solutions. It may be necessary in some cases to provide a customised interface to ensure that appropriate control is provided or that information is processed in the required way. This module uses some of the current computing technology available to engineers and designers to achieve this end.

This module will introduce various types of prototypes and the applications of prototypes, principles of prototyping; analytical prototypes and physical prototypes will be explained. Prototyping technologies will be discussed with exemplars.

Throughout the module practice-based learning will be used to explore the various IT components.

During the course of this module there will be an opportunity to develop both technical and transferable skills: technical skills in the use of IT technology to develop solutions to a variety of problems and transferable skills by analysing problems and developing strategies to overcome them.

The use of 3D computer modeling, free-form fabrication will be developed. The need for planning for prototypes will be discussed. Rapid prototyping, fundamentals will be outlined. The applications, benefits, classification, rapid prototyping process, net shape processing, evaluation and bench-marking; market potential for prototyping, selection of rapid prototyping systems, bench-marking methodology will be discussed and evaluated for practical design case scenarios.

The standard design methodology will be applied to the design and development of a simple prototype using the above techniques and the need and role of physical testing will be discussed in the context of design and assessment of components and systems.

A number of standard tests will be discussed and examined in detail and exemplified by conducting physical testing on an everyday component, to demonstrate its design integrity with these various types of tests discussed in context of design and assessment of components and systems. Testing standards will be discussed in the wider context of design and certification.

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Engineering and Science Modules /SCQF Level 9 Engineering Applications Project

Project Tool Box

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 8 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Report and presentation

Assessment: Coursework

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, September – Hamilton

Delivery/Location: Monday 5.30-8.30pm, September – Hamilton

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

In this module you will be given a defined task to plan, complete, and document. It is an opportunity for you to acquire and apply the knowledge and skills required to efficiently undertake your major Honours project in the final year. The task that you will work on will be related to your subject specialism and the task may require both individual and team effort.

This module has been prepared to enable you to select a project idea, undertake a feasibility study and prepare project comparisons and rankings. It then continues with the project plan, from initial research of the topic through to the financial justification and the conclusions, discussion and future work.

You will be expected to undertake the project independently, however this is likely to be the first major project that many students have undertaken and tuition will be given in the tools and techniques that you will be expected to use.

In addition, each team will have a regular progress meeting with their project tutor (who will act as facilitator) where guidance and direction will be given. You will be expected to minute these meetings and agree individual actions and responsibilities at each meeting. You will report progress against individual actions at subsequent meetings – this will contribute towards elements of the assessment and for this reason attendance at progress meetings will normally be considered compulsory.

The module comprises of the following: • A review and appraisal of past student projects • Working with people and teams, learning how to divide up work elements of larger projects • Selecting projects by need, value, priority, date, market demand or employment trend • Project feasibility studies - project strategy, goals and measures of effectiveness • Measureable outcomes. KPI’s costs and savings and descriptive benefits, project ranking • Financial evaluation including costing and estimating, payback IRR, payback period and NPV • Taking part in a project meeting, group working, deliverables, recording decisions and actions • Presentation - PowerPoint, video, formal reports • Reflective practice • Post project auditing and lessons learned

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Engineering and Science Modules /SCQF Level 10 Final Year Project ENGG10001

Advanced Project Management ENGG10007

Credit and Level: 40 points SCQF Level 10

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 10

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 9 modules or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 9 modules or equivalent

Assessment: Written assignment and presentation

Assessment: Examination and coursework

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, September and February – Hamilton

Delivery/Location: Monday 5.30-8.30pm, February – Hamilton

Fee: £610

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

This module is in two distinct sections which are linked by a series of lectures and by a common methodology.

This module introduces you to more in-depth methods of controlling and managing projects including managing multiple projects with finite resources with concepts of scenario planning, risk management, post project audits and continuous improvement for the execution of projects.

The first section aims to develop the student’s ability to define, design and execute a specific individual project of research and investigation.

Individual Project topics will normally arise from one of three sources. i) the industrial or educational research interests of a member of staff;

ii) a field of practical interest identified by the student him/herself; iii) an area of industrial relevance to the student’s vocational training.

The Individual Project will be carried out at the University, with personal guidance being provided by a Project Supervisor and a Project Moderator. The Supervisor will provide day-to-day management, whilst the Moderator will give access to broader specialist assistance. The student will hold regular meetings with the Supervisor and/or the Moderator.

The second section is the group project and is specifically designed for students to work in groups of three to five students. Each group is allocated an engineering design and development project, which could be industry based.

The groups are required to undertake the project appraisal, planning, evaluation and development phases. Each group must work through the conceptual design aspects of the project remit.

Both projects will be supported with a series of lectures and workshops which will be delivered in the first trimester.

It will develop your understanding of the complex nature of managing multiple projects and develop your communication skills to a group and will include reference to a range of more advanced project management tools and methodologies including spread sheets, MS Project and in particular ‘Prince 2’.

During teaching, the module will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your communication, presentation and team working skills including project leadership and management skills through role playing.

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Engineering and Science Modules /SCQF Level 10 Manufacturing Operations Management 2 ENGG10012 Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 10 Entry Requirements: Appropriate SCQF Level 9 modules or equivalent Assessment: Examination and continuous assessed coursework Delivery/Location: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, September – Hamilton Fee: £305 Summary: This module comprises two main subject areas. In the first, you will become familiar with current approaches to manufacturing planning and control and the various modules which comprise modern industry standard systems.

The second part involves the application of Discrete Event Simulation software as an advanced design tool for the optimisation of manufacturing systems.

You will be introduced to discrete event simulation and its application in a manufacturing environment. Key features of current software are discussed and the key stages involved in undertaking a simulation project reviewed. Through a series of structured manufacturing based models you will be introduced to basic and advanced model building features covering physical and control elements, the introduction of variability, advanced control logic, statistical data collection and reporting. Other key aspects investigated include data collection, model building and verification, experimentation, analysis and optimisation.

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Social Sciences The Social Sciences are about people – how they act individually and collectively.

Studying Social Sciences helps us to understand our social worlds and understand more about problems and issues in everyday life.

Our undergraduate degrees offer flexible study opportunities for students to attend during the daytime. In addition to single subject degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Social Work, there are opportunities for joint degree combinations, for example Politics and Sociology.

“I left school at 16 and went straight to work. I had no qualifications other than my standard grades.

Part-time studying has allowed me to fit my studies around work and my family life.

I have found studying very useful, it has strengthened what I already knew from my work-based experience but has also given me a much better understanding of methodology and theory.”

Gareth Scott Current part-time student Need help making your choice?

Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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Social Sciences Social Sciences with programme options in Politics, Psychology, Social Policy and Sociology Campus: Hamilton* and Paisley Entry Requirements:

Mode of Attendance:

SCQF Level 7: SQA Highers: BBCC (one of which should normally be English), plus Maths at minimum of Standard Grade 3 or above.

GCE A-Levels: CCC, plus GCSE English and Maths at minimum of Grade C or above.

HNC in a relevant subject (including Social Sciences and Social Care).

Our degrees offer flexible daytime study at our Hamilton and Paisley campuses with students able to achieve an ordinary degree from start to finish in 6 years.

SCQF Level 8: HND in Social Sciences; CertHE in Social Studies. (Entry possible with an HNC Social Sciences, Grade B or above).

SCQF Level 9: Exceptionally, HND in Social Sciences.

Summary: Students follow a common foundation programme in Year 1 taking a range of social sciences including Psychology; Sociology; Politics; Social Policy (at Paisley Campus); and Social History (at Hamilton Campus). Students have the opportunity to engage in critical reflection through the preparation of a Personal Development Plan in the first and subsequent years of study.

During the programme it is possible for students to spend a trimester on student exchange; recently, students have studied in Romania and Denmark. In Year 2, students take three subjects chosen from Psychology, Sociology, Politics, and Social Policy (Paisley Campus only), in Trimester 1.

In Trimester 2 they continue with two of these subjects, together with Social Science Methods.

In Years 3 and 4 both Psychology and Sociology can be taken as Single subject degrees at Paisley Campus. Students can also study for Joint subject degrees, combining any two of the Year 2 subjects. Politics and Social Policy can only be studied as part of a Joint degree at Paisley Campus.

Students at Hamilton Campus undertake a broad social science degree.

Contact: Lifelong Learning Academy: tel 0141 848 3193/01698 894455 or email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk * Students at Hamilton Campus undertake a broad social science degree.

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Social Sciences Postgraduate Certificate in Career Guidance and Development/MSc Career Guidance and Development Campus: Paisley/Online Entry Requirements: The normal entry qualification is a degree or equivalent qualification but candidates with sufficient relevant work experience may be accepted. Application to the MSc may be based on recognition of prior learning and credit transfer.

Candidates should be in a guidance or guidance-related role in educational, training or other learning and advisory environments.

Delivery/Location: September and February – day and online

Summary: This part-time programme is available online and is designed to support people engaged in providing guidance to individuals and groups. There is a career guidance focus to the programme but it can also help provide the underpinning knowledge and understanding to support a range of guidance activities with clients of all ages.

The modules are supported by extensive online learning resources, distributed materials and online tutorial support from the course team. The notional duration of the course is a year and a half, over 3 trimesters, with candidates taking one module in each trimester. There are no examinations but assessment is based on a mix of assessment of practical skills and the ability to write critical analyses of the relationships between theory, policy and practice.

The modules, which can be taken as stand-alone and on an online basis, will be available in September and February, depending on sufficient student numbers.

Course Content There is a choice of modules available to students based on their needs, experience and interests.

For new entrants to guidance the modules below may be of most interest at Postgraduate Certificate level: • Professional Practice 1 (online – September) • Reflective Guidance Practice (online – September) • Career Development Theory (online – February)

Duration: • MSc (full-time/part-time) 12/24 months (additional to PG Diploma) • Postgraduate Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months up to 36 months • Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) 9-12 months Fee: £555 per 20 point module Contact: Initial enquiries should be made to Graham Allan, tel 0141 848 3950, Janet Moffett, tel 0141 848 3792 or email uni-direct@uws.ac.uk For practitioners who want to develop existing knowledge and understanding and receive professional accreditation towards the ‘Certificate in Career Guidance Theory’, the modules below may be of most interest at Postgraduate Certificate level: • Reflective Guidance Practice (online – September) • Labour Market Studies (online – February) • Career Development Theory (online – February) Additional modules in Labour Market Studies, Professional Practice 2 and Career Related Policy can be used to progress from the Postgraduate Certificate to Postgraduate Diploma.

For the MSc, students will progress from the Postgraduate Diploma and will complete a research project equivalent to 3 modules (60 credits).

New for 2013/14 There are current developments to approve a new module for September 2013 titled “Supporting Career Related Learning Development” which may appeal to school teachers, college lecturers and practitioners who are supporting students in their career planning. This can be taken on its own or combined with professional Practice 1 and Career Development Theory into a Postgraduate Certificate.

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Social Sciences MSc Alcohol & Drug Studies Campus: Paisley Entry Requirements: A degree in a relevant subject. Candidates with professional qualifications or experience of working with alcohol or drug related issues may be considered.

Applications may be made for entry based with advanced standing on recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer. Members of the medical professions have used this route to gain advanced standing and in due course access the MSc programme in Alcohol and Drug Studies.

Delivery/Location: Daytime study

Duration: • MSc (full-time/part-time) 12/24 months (additional to PG Diploma) • Postgraduate Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months up to 36 months • Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) 9-12 months Fee: £555 per 20 point module Contact: Alison Fitzpatrick, tel 0141 848 3788 or 0141 848 7044, email uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Summary:

Postgraduate Diploma modules:

Students will gain an appreciation of the processes involved in an individual becoming a substance user or problem user. The factors influencing behaviour change and the social, political, legal/criminal justice and health contexts of substance use and problems will be examined. Current and emerging themes include harm reduction, recovery, and treatment within the criminal justice system, blood-borne viruses, mental health and child protection.

In addition to PG Certificate modules, students will cover: • Research Methods • Change and Intervention Methods or Research Philosophy • Literature Review

Students will have the opportunity to rehearse intervention methods (in specific modules) and complete a placement in either a research setting or a practice/service setting.

Students may opt to study full-time on campus. Part-time students may also study on campus or study online. All study modes are heavily supported by the virtual learning environment, Moodle.

Course Content Postgraduate Certificate Alcohol & Drug Studies modules: • Understanding Substance Use and Addiction • Responding to Substance Use and Addiction • Placement

MSc modules: In addition to PG Diploma modules, students will cover: • Research Project (equivalent to 3 modules) Funding Part-time and distance learning students may either seek funding support from their employers or from applying for a Part-time SAAS Fee Grant (formerly ILA500).

Applications may also be made to the Alcohol Education and Research Council for either full-time or part-time/ distance learning study routes: www.aerc.org.uk

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Social Sciences Modules/Addiction Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction SOCY09001

Alcohol, Drugs: Policy and Prevention SOCY09002

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 9

Entry Requirements: 120 points at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 or significant experience in subject area. Those claiming significant experience will be asked to submit a short essay in support of their application.

Entry Requirements: 120 points at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 or significant experience in subject area. Those claiming significant experience will be asked to submit a short essay in support of their application.

Assessment: Class test and coursework

Assessment: Class test and coursework

Delivery/Location: September Tuesday 6-9pm – Hamilton Wednesday 6-9pm – Paisley Thursday 6-9pm – Ayr Fortnightly on a Wednesday 10am-12 noon and 1-4pm – Dumfries

Delivery/Location: February Tuesday 6-9pm – Hamilton Wednesday 6-9pm – Paisley Thursday 6-9pm – Ayr Fortnightly on a Wednesday 10am-12 noon and 1-4pm – Dumfries

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

The module outlines the main theories of substance use, problems and addiction and how these inform interventions.

A critical approach is taken towards explanations of substance use in a socio-cultural context, exploring the disease/medical model(s) of addiction and social learning model(s) of addiction. The political, ideological and economic factors, which underpin the competing views between abstinence and harm reduction, are also critically examined.

The philosophy, which underpins the module, is that all drug/ alcohol use and problems, involve an interaction between the drug, the individual and the environment. Therefore, the module provides a broad critical perspective on alcohol, other drugs and addiction. Inputs relate to pharmacology and psychology as well as an outline of current treatments/ interventions and their effectiveness.

This module provides a basic grounding in the design and execution of various types of policy and practice in the drug and alcohol field. It gives all who are interested in this interesting area an introduction to the factors which influence alcohol and drugs prevention policy. The units of study are: introduction to alcohol and drugs policy frameworks; prevention of alcohol use – introduction to harm reduction policy; preventing supply: an introduction to prohibition policy; preventing demand: an introduction to education as prevention; public health and criminal justice prevention policy comparisons; and international comparisons - a global view of alcohol and drugs policy.

Students’ will gain an appreciation of the prevalence of and influences on “normal substance use” as well as the processes involved in an individual becoming a problem alcohol or drug user and will examine the variety of factors that can influence various competing models of addiction to alcohol and drugs. The social, political, legal and health issues concerning alcohol and drug problems and harm reduction, including blood-borne viruses and mental health, will be considered.

This module begins with an examination of the historical context, which leads to the development of social policy which seeks to prevent alcohol and drugs use, misuse and abuse. There is opportunity for discussion of the process of how policy is a contested area, and the forces, which impact on its development, implementation and evaluation.

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Education Education plays a crucial part in all our lives.

Getting involved in the Education sector offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

Need help making your choice?

Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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Education BA Childhood Practice Campus: Ayr, Dumfries & Hamilton (SCQF Level 9 entry) Entry Requirements: Applicants will have completed SCQF Levels 7 and 8 via a mixture of RPL and taught SCQF Level 8 units agreed prior to commencing SCQF Level 9. Applicants will also require the approval and agreement of their employer and be in a role which allows demonstration of knowledge and understanding, skills and abilities, and values and commitment roles matched to the Standard for Childhood Practice.

Mode of Attendance: 2 years part-time (minimum) Fee: £305 per 20 point module Contact: Initial enquiries should be made to Dorothy Johnson, tel 01292 886275 or email cpd@uws.ac.uk

Summary:

Course Content

The part-time BA Childhood Practice, which is offered on an evening or day release basis, is aimed at current or aspiring lead practitioners. It has been designed to meet the Standard for Childhood Practice through study of learning within childhood, leadership and management, reflective practice and research. The learning approaches are based on extending knowledge to support and enhance practice through analysis of critical incidents using problem-based learning. The learning and assessment is embedded in workrelated practice and builds upon prior learning and existing knowledge to meet the Scottish Social Services Council regulatory requirements for lead practitioner employment.

Modules include – • Reflective Planning • Leading Learning • Leadership and Management • Promoting Learning • Developing Integrated Working • Qualitative Research Methods

The first module on reflective planning allows the learner to identify where their existing learning and practice matches the Standard for Childhood Practice and to create an action plan for the remainder of the programme.

One strand of the programme looks at aspects of leadership for learning from 0-16 and focuses on early level learning and wider community learning. The management strand focuses on internal leadership and management issues as well as wider aspects of integrated working. There is also the opportunity to undertake research into a topic of special interest.

The Reflective Planning module is offered each trimester while the other modules are offered in the evening on a rolling programme basis.

Professional Recognition This programme is subject to approval by the Scottish Social Services Council and is recognised as a lead practitioner qualification.

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Languages We offer a range of modern language modules - French, German, Spanish and English – throughout the year.

Language classes at UWS emphasise the acquisition of practical skills in the language which you will be able to use in business and social contexts and are offered for continuous personal development.

Languages may be taken at SCQF Level 7 by beginners. Those with a qualification or fluency in a language may enter at a more advanced level*.

*For advice on the most appropriate level to enter and/or for advanced daytime classes, call the language experts who will be happy to help.

They are:

English: Anne-Marie Bradley tel 0141 848 3381 French: Laurence Giraud-Johnstone tel 0141 848 3390 Sarah Wylie tel 0141 849 4098 German: Paul Pilger tel 0141 848 3867 Spanish: Fernando Leon-Solis tel 0141 848 3434 Please note that language modules are for continuing personal development or lifelong learning and do not form part of a degree programme.

If you are interested in studying part-time in any of the disciplines please get in touch with the Lifelong Learning Academy on 0141 848 3193 or email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

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Languages Modules/French French 1.1 FREN07001

French 1.2 FREN07002

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: French 1.1 or equivalent

Assessment: Continuous assessment

Assessment: Continuous assessment

Delivery/Location: September Monday and Wednesday 5-6.30pm – Paisley May/June Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-1pm Monday 26th May-Friday 20th June – Paisley

Delivery/Location: February Monday and Wednesday 5-6.30pm – Paisley

Fee: £305 Summary: This module is aimed at students who may have studied some French before and who would like to refresh their knowledge of the basic components of French grammar.

Students will practice all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and topics will include asking for and giving information about yourself, your family, your hometown, your daily routine and leisure activities, your studies, travel and booking enquiries.

Classes involve an element of formal teaching as well as paired and group practical activities (presentations, role plays). Class work is consolidated by personal study in the form of homework, assignments and an independent study programme.

Fee: £305 Summary: This module is aimed at students who have passed French 1.1 or who have equivalent language competence. In this intensive module, you will revise some of the French grammar points covered in French 1.1 and cover other basic components of French grammar.

You will continue practicing all four language skills and topics include recounting past events, food shopping and dining out, future plans, and complaints about quality of services. You will be encouraged to be active participants and interact with others. Classwork is consolidated by personal study in the form of homework, assignments and an independent study programme.

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Languages Modules/German German 1.1 GERM07001

German 1.2 GERM07002

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: German 1.1 or equivalent

Assessment: Continuous assessment

Assessment: Continuous assessment

Delivery/Location: September Wednesday 6-9pm – Paisley

Delivery/Location: February Wednesday 6-9pm – Paisley

Fee: £305

Fee: £305

Summary:

Summary:

The aim of this module is to provide students who are complete beginners in German with an introduction to the language and culture of German speaking countries. It will equip you with linguistic ‘survival’ skills such as making contact, introducing yourself, providing general personal information, observing general standards of politeness, shopping, booking events, ordering food and drink, and talking about leisure activities.

This module is aimed at students who have completed the module German 1.1 or who have equivalent language competence. You will develop linguistic ‘survival’ skills as well as general conversational skills such as talking about daily routine and leisure activities, student life, facilities and amenities, lifestyle, health and fashion, one’s home and local living environment and past experiences. Knowledge of German grammar will be extended to include the perfect, past and future tenses, the dative, accusative, genitive cases, forms of adjectives, and subordinate clauses. You will acquire oral language skills as well as reading and writing skills through guided interview exercises in class, supported through independent listening and reading exercises.

The basics of German grammar will be covered, such as basic sentence structure, verbs in the present tense, articles and main pronouns. You will acquire oral language skills as well as reading and writing skills through guided interactive exercises in class, supported through independent listening and reading exercises.

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Languages Modules/Spanish Spanish 1.1 SPAN07001

Spanish 1.2 SPAN07002

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 7

Entry Requirements: None

Entry Requirements: Spanish 1.1 or equivalent

Assessment: Continuous assessment

Assessment: Continuous assessment

Delivery/Location: September Monday 6-9pm – Paisley June Monday & Wednesday 6-9pm & Saturday 10am-1pm, Monday 2nd June-Saturday 28th June – Paisley

Delivery/Location: February Monday 6-9pm – Paisley July/August Monday & Wednesday 6-9pm & Saturday 10am-1pm, Monday 7th July-Saturday 2nd August – Paisley

Tuesday 6-9pm 3rd June-19th August – Hamilton

Fee: £305

Fee: £305 Summary: This module is aimed at total beginners of Spanish. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the language: articles, demonstratives, pronouns, possessives, and the verbs in the present tense. These are studied within familiar contexts (personal information, daily routines, asking for directions, leisure activities, time, dates, hotel and restaurant bookings) with the aim of developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Lectures involve an element of formal teaching as well as paired and group practical activities. Class work is consolidated by personal study in the form of homework, assignments and an individual study programme.

Summary: This module is designed for those students who completed Spanish 1.1; or for those with an equivalent knowledge of Spanish. The grammar points studied are: the present, the present continuous, the future and the past. These are studied in familiar contexts (such as talking about the past, future plans, explaining problems and giving advice, making arrangements, buying train tickets, talking about the weather) with the aim of developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Lectures involve an element of formal teaching as well as paired and group practical activities. Classwork is consolidated by personal study in the form of homework, assignments and an independent study programme.

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Languages Modules/Spanish Spanish 2.1 SPAN08001

Spanish 2.2 SPAN08002

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Credit and Level: 20 points SCQF Level 8

Entry Requirements: Spanish 1.2 or equivalent

Entry Requirements: Spanish 2.1 or equivalent

Assessment: Coursework and examination

Assessment: Coursework and examination

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 6-9pm, September - Paisley

Delivery/Location: Wednesday 6-9pm, February - Paisley

Fee: ÂŁ305

Fee: ÂŁ305

Summary:

Summary:

This module is the follow-on to Spanish 1.2. In terms of grammar, the module offers a consolidation of the present, the future and the past. The rest of the tenses of the indicative will be introduced, as well as the imperative and the present subjunctive. Other points covered are impersonality, direct and indirect pronouns and prepositions. These points will be studied in familiar contexts such as description of the environment, travel or expression of opinions, with the aim of developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Spanish will be the working language of the class, which will involve an element of formal teaching as well as paired and group practical activities. A selection of media (visual and written) texts will be used to reinforce the understanding of key social and political features of Spanish-speaking countries.

Class work is consolidated by homework and assignments.

This module is aimed at those who completed Spanish 2.1 or have equivalent skills. Apart from further consolidation of the tenses of the indicative, the main grammar point is the reinforcement of the present subjunctive and an introduction to the imperfect subjunctive and its uses. These will be studied in topical contexts (internet, marketing and publicity, insurance sector language, expressing congratulations and different feelings) with the aim of developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Lectures involve an element of formal teaching as well as paired and group practical activities. A selection of media texts will be studied to introduce social and political features of Spanish-speaking countries. Class work is consolidated by homework and assignments.

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Creative and Cultural Industries The School of Creative and Cultural Industries offers an innovative and exciting portfolio of creative modules which can be used for continuous personal development.

Daytime modules available at our Ayr campus include: • Creative Writing • Performance and Art

“After completing my HND at College I articulated into 3rd year of the BA Creative Industries Practice after being given advice by my college lecturer. I chose to study parttime at UWS as it suited my personal life.”

Kerry-Louise Leonard Current part-time student

• Media Theory • Songwriting • Radio production • Cinema • TV Production

Need help making your choice?

Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt

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Creative and Cultural Industries BA (Hons) Creative Industries Practice Campus: Ayr Entry Requirements: The programme is open to people with or without experience. A keen interest in one or more of the creative industries, and the motivation to grow, are the main criteria for entry.

Contact: David Manderson (Course Leader) on 01292 886000 or email uni-direct@uws.ac.uk Fee: ÂŁ305 per 20 point module

Mode of Attendance: Daytime only Summary:

Course Content

The creative industries sector is the most exciting and buoyant employer in the UK. Incorporating the huge and growing areas of music, film, television, radio, digital art, digital technology, performance, journalism, screenwriting and creative writing, it stands at the cutting edge of the UK economy – a vital gauge of its health and vitality. It is expected to lead the way out of the recession over the next few years.

Students on the degree will be able to select their own route towards the degree (subject to guidance and advice from the course leader). A wide variety of options within the media areas of study - including, for example, screenwriting, songwriting, writing creative fiction, directing for television, research for television, music technology, film analysis and making the short film - are available.

The BA (Hons) Creative Industries Practice degree is an award designed specifically for part-time students. It is a flexible, student-centred qualification which allows for maximum choice of route(s) toward a degree for the person who is in employment and cannot attend full-time, or who wishes to take a degree at his or her own pace, or who wishes to undertake continuous professional development.

With convergence between the media now an established fact, cross-platform openings for new writers, directors, musicians, filmmakers and other types of creatives have never been greater. The degree aims to enable those with talent and ability but limited opportunity to forge a life-long career in the creative industries. Importantly, it seeks to incorporate learning through practical work contextualised within theory: so musicians are encouraged to write and/or perform music, writers to produce novels and/or screenplays, actors to take part in productions, and digital artists to produce their own art, in order to learn about their industries.

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UWS Creative Media Academy

The UWS Creative Media Academy brings together all of our provision in support of the Scottish CREATIVE media sector.

The UWS Creative Media Academy is accredited by CREATIVE SKILLSET, the Sector Skills Council responsible for Creative Media. It operates from our Paisley, Hamilton and Ayr campus locations and our Creative Enterprise Cluster, working with CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts and Film City in Glasgow.

Through our presence in Creative Clyde we are co-located with some of the largest media employers.

Wherever your ambitions lie, we offer the essential practical and academic skills necessary for a career in the creative industries across Screen, Broadcast, Journalism, Music, Performance, Art and Creative Technologies subject areas.

2013-2014 short courses include: • Cultural Planning • TV Production Management • Team Writing for Television • Script Editing and Development • MONETISING CREATIVE CONTENT • TV Pilot Lab • Business Leadership for Creative Media Businesses • Social Media for Business

For information on tailored short courses to meet your organisation’s needs, or to view our full range of creative industries programmes contact:

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Application and fees

Applications

To apply for part-time study please visit: http://apply.uws.ac.uk This will take you to the Admissions Login page.

When applying online to the University for the first time, you need to create a Login ID and PIN. Click ‘First time user account creation’ to do this.

You will then be prompted to select an application type and it is very important that you select the correct one: Part-time (undergraduate and postgraduate).

When entering the Admission Term again it is very important to select the correct one – please see the note at the top of the Admissions Login page which explains when an admission term starts/ends.

You will also be asked to enter an email address. This must be an email address that you check regularly, as we will use this address to contact you about your application and send you important information eg your offer of a place.

Please then follow the instructions to complete all sections, including all required fields, using the ‘HELP’ at the top right of the page if you require assistance/ additional information.

When you are prompted to choose a programme please select one of the programmes listed.

It is very important that you select the correct programme to ensure your application is passed to the correct admissions officer for consideration.

If you are not working towards a programme (eg degree, postgraduate certificate), please select the ‘Standalone modules for Continuing Professional Development’ option.

If appropriate, you should also indicate the module(s) you wish to undertake (including campus and trimester).

Once you have completed all required fields, and all other relevant information, please click ‘Submit Application’ to send your application to us.

When your application has been reviewed you will receive email confirmation of your place with instructions on how and when to enrol online for your modules.

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the Lifelong Learning Academy on 0141 848 3193 or email lifelonglearning@uws. ac.uk PLEASE NOTE: As demand for many of the part-time programmes and modules is high, early application is advised, and all are subject to sufficient uptake.

Cost

As a part-time student, you will be responsible for paying your fees. Part-time study at the University is offered at a competitive rate: Standard home fees for Scottish and Non-UK EU students: Undergraduate modules: 20 point modules – £305 10 point modules – £100 Postgraduate modules: 20 point modules – £555 Some modules have non-standard fees or are offered at a reduced rate, and this is indicated in this guide as appropriate.

Fees for students from the rest of the UK (RUK) or from overseas differ. For further information on all fees, see our full list of tuition fees for 2013/14 www.uws.ac.uk/finance Students seeking help with financial concerns should contact Student Services for possible alternative sources of funding or visit www.uws.ac.uk/fundingadvice

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Payment of course fees

It is important that you consider how you will finance your course before applying.

Home students – The equivalent of one module payment is required as a deposit in each academic year. The remaining balance for the year can be paid in instalments.

Overseas students – A deposit equivalent to 50% of your total fee for the academic year is required (minimum value of one module). The remaining balance for the year is paid in one further instalment.

Self-financing – Payment can be made online using a credit/debit card or by telephone or in person at the Finance Office.

Other funding options – For most other methods of funding you are required to provide evidence to Finance in advance of completing the online enrolment process, for example, Company/ Organisation sponsorship.

For further information on payment of course fees, visit www.uws.ac.uk/finance and select ‘Student Section’.

Before you apply, check that you meet the criteria below.

To apply you must be: - a British citizen; or - a national of a member state of the European Economic Area who has utilised their ‘right of residence’; or - settled within the United Kingdom within the meaning of section 33(2A) of the Immigration Act 1971. You are only eligible for support if you are ‘settled within the UK’. If you are in Scotland on a temporary or work visa then you are not entitled to SDS funding. and - you must be ordinarily resident in Scotland - aged 16 year or over - have an income of £22,000 or less, or be in receipt of a qualifying benefit

Funding your studies

- not hold a UK degree or postgraduate qualification or overseas equivalent

There are a range of funding initiatives that can help you meet the costs of your study:

- not enrolled in any forms of secondary, further or Higher Education.

Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Accounts (formerly ILA 200)

Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Accounts are a Scottish Government scheme that helps you pay for learning that you can do at a time, place, pace and in a way to suit you. SDS Individual Learning Accounts mean you can get up to £200 towards the costs of learning or training.

• You are considered to be in secondary education until the date you leave school • You are considered to be in further or Higher Education from the date you enrol on your course • If you are a part-time student, who is not formally enrolled on any further or higher education, you would be eligible for an SDS Individual Learning Account as long as you meet the remaining eligibility criteria

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Application and fees

• You cannot use SDS Individual Learning Accounts to fund any part-time course which is already funded by the part-time fee grant • If you are participating in training through the Employability Fund* or Modern Apprenticeship, or participating on the Community Jobs Scotland programme you’re not eligible for an SDS ILA. * The Employability Fund replaces the Get Ready for Work and Training for Work National Training Programmes from April 1, 2013

When you have received your SDS Individual Learning Account number and have decided on a module, you must contact the Lifelong Learning Academy with your account details so funding can be secured in time.

When your Individual Learning Account has been booked you will receive a Learner Token from SDS, on receipt of your Learner Token you must submit this to our Finance Office for the funding to be claimed.

If you change your mind and decide not to take up your place please let us know immediately and we may be able to refund your SDS Individual Learning Account. Once your account has been booked, and you have attended the module, the money is non-refundable. We cannot refund your account if you have attended classes, or in the case of distance learning, after the module has started.

To apply for a SDS Individual Learning Account or for further information please call their helpline on 0800 917 8000 or website www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

Part-Time SAAS Fee Grant

To qualify for this funding, you should have an individual income of £25,000 a year or less. You also need to be studying a part-time Higher Education course, Professional Development Award (PDA) or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Levels 7-10 of the Scottish Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and complete between 30 and 119 SCQF credits per year. SAAS will now link the level of the Part-Time Fee Grant available to the number of credits you study. This means you can be awarded support in excess of the current £500 limit.

Applications must be with SAAS no later than 3 months after the course start date. We would advise you to apply for the Part-Time Fee Grant as soon as possible. It is important that you apply for all your credit at the same time, if you add extra modules during the year you will not receive any further SAAS funding and you will need to fund them yourself.

For further information on the Part-Time Fee Grant and to apply please visit the SAAS website, www.saas.gov.uk or 0300 300 3137.

When you have completed the application form an Education Guidance Adviser from the Lifelong Learning Academy is required to complete the relevant section to authorise your programme of study. You should then post your application to SAAS within the deadline. If your application is successful you will be sent an award letter which you should then submit to our Finance department.

We recommend that you post your Part-Time Fee Grant application form to SAAS via special delivery for security purposes.

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Professional and Career Development Loans

A Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan. Loans are usually offered at a reduced interest rate and the government pays interest while you’re studying. You make an agreement with a participating bank to borrow an amount (between £300 and £10,000) then once you have stopped studying, you pay it back in the normal way.

To apply you must be over 18, been living in the UK for at least 3 years before your course starts and plan to work in the UK, EU or EEA after the course.

Courses can only last up to 2 years, or 3 years if they include 1 year of work experience. The loan is repayable 1 month after training is complete. For further information and to check the full criteria please call 0800 100 900 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/pcdl Part-time SAAS Discretionary Fund

Our Funding & Advice Team administers the Part-time SAAS Discretionary Funds. Funding is available to eligible students for books/course materials, travel and childcare. These funds are not available to meet the cost of tuition fees. Any award from this scheme is a non-repayable bursary. There is no age limit for Higher Education students to receive payments from these funds. To check your eligibility please refer to the website www.uws.ac.uk/funds. Application forms are available widely throughout each campus or from our website. If you need help completing the application form the Funding and Advice Team at your campus should be able to assist you. www.uws.ac.uk/fundingandadvice

Help and advice

Part-time students have access to all of the University’s advisory and guidance resources.

Lifelong Learning Academy staff are on hand to help you decide which of our part-time study options are right for you. We also provide evening drop-in sessions, designed to fit around your commitments, offering advice and guidance on study or subject combinations.

For more information contact the Lifelong Learning Academy 0141 848 3193 (Paisley), 01292 886256 (Ayr), 01387345845 (Dumfries), 01698894455 (Hamilton) or email lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk

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University terms and conditions All students will be required, as a condition of enrolment, to abide by, and submit to, the procedures of the University’s Regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the current regulations, including the disciplinary regulations, can be consulted in the University Library and is available at www.uws.ac.uk/regulatoryframework or on request from the Court & Senate Office, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus PA1 2BE, Scotland.

The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver programmes in accordance with the descriptions as set out in the prospectus. In exceptional circumstances, for example due to severe weather, industrial action, construction works, regulatory/compliance matters or other circumstances beyond the University’s control which may impact on the University’s ability to deliver normal services, while every effort will be made to put in place contingency arrangements to minimise disruption to students this may not always be avoidable.

The University intends to offer the range of provision outlined in the University prospectus but as this is produced up to a year before our programmes are offered there may need to be changes from time to time.

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r eserves the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of programmes including campus location, to discontinue modules and programmes and to merge and combine programmes, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. If the University discontinues any programme on which students are already enrolled, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative programme. If it makes major changes to any programme on which students are already enrolled it will advise the students as soon as the University believes it is in a position to usefully do so and provide full academic guidance. r eserves the right to make amendments to its Regulatory Framework which govern its academic awards with the aim of maintaining high standards and with the student experience in mind. The University publishes its

Regulations with a summary of all changes each year.

Students will be bound by the regulations currently approved by Senate for implementation during the session in which the student is enrolled. By enrolling on an annual basis students confirm their acceptance of the University Regulations.

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c annot accept any responsibility, and expressly excludes liability, for damage to students’ property and transfer of computer viruses to students’ equipment

In line with the University Tuition Fee Management Policy and Procedure, (www.uws.ac.uk/debtpolicy) students may not be able to participate in a graduation ceremony if they remain in debt to the University.

The University collects and processes information about its applicants, potential applicants and students for academic, administrative, management, pastoral and health and safety reasons and some of this information may constitute sensitive personal data in terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. Agreement to this is necessary by all enrolled applicants and students and the information will be processed in accordance with the University’s Notification with the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998, and is disclosed to third parties only with the student’s consent, or to meet a statutory obligation or in accordance with the said Notification.

The University is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its activities and, working with applicants, students and staff, it will strive to create an even more environmentally friendly ethos.

Your rights and responsibilities Your rights •

t o have access to current and accurate information on the following: - your modules and programmes of study - student representation on University Committees - where relevant, arrangements for industrial placement on course / programme of study - University Regulations

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t o be provided with teaching and learning programmes in accordance with published programme specifications and module descriptors

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t o be informed of the nature, method and scheduling of assessments to be completed during the programme of study

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t o be assessed and re-assessed in accordance with the appropriate programme and University regulations

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to have enquiries dealt with courteously and promptly

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t o have the opportunity to provide feedback and express views on the standard and operation of programmes and teaching throughout the University

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t o take your studies seriously, use the Library and other education support facilities, seek advice from your tutors where appropriate, and to notify your tutors of any difficulties you may be experiencing

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t o attend, unless with good reason for absence, in line with the University’s Student Engagement Policy, all taught elements of the programme of study and all assessments for the programme of study

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t o submit all coursework and assessments by the specified deadline

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t o provide medical certification or other documentation relating to any period of absence from the programme of study, in line with the University’s Student Engagement Policy

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t o be familiar with and abide by the University Regulations

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t o contribute to the University’s continuing monitoring procedures by providing feedback when requested on the standard and operation of programmes and teaching throughout the University

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t o pay fees (or arrange for them to be paid) promptly as required by the University

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t o act in accordance with relevant University policies as they apply to students. These are referenced in student handbooks and on our website

An inclusive institution The University has a tradition of widening access to Higher Education from all sectors of the community and in attracting students from under represented socio-economic backgrounds. This commitment extends to applicants and students, regardless of their background, culture or other protected equality characteristic. Our staff work to promote understanding and integration and will not tolerate exclusion, bullying, harassment or victimisation of students.

Students have a responsibility to abide by the University’s commitment to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and promote understanding between people of diverse backgrounds. Full details are available at www. uws.ac.uk/equality

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The Canteen – Special Offer This voucher entitles you to a free mini muffin with any hot drink purchase.

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The offer is available at the following outlets until 30 June 2014 or until stocks last:

AYR CAMPUS The Canteen at the Atrium – Monday to Friday: 8am - 1.15pm

HAMILTON CAMPUS The Canteen Coffee Bar – Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 2pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 4pm - 6.30pm

PAISLEY CAMPUS The Canteen Coffee Bar – Monday to Friday 8am - 3.30pm The Canteen at the Link – Monday and Wednesday 8.45am - 6.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday 8.45am - 5pm

Friday 8.45 - 3pm

Opening times correct during University term time.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Campus Addresses Ayr Campus University Avenue Ayr KA8 0SX Scotland Tel +44 (0)1292 886000 Dumfries Campus Dudgeon House Dumfries DG1 4ZN Scotland Tel +44 (0)1387 345800 Hamilton Campus Almada Street Hamilton ML3 0JB Scotland Tel +44 (0)1698 283100 Paisley Campus Paisley PA1 2BE Scotland Tel +44 (0)141 848 3000

Please note: All information in this guide is correct at time of printing, but may be subject to change at a later date.

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