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Scottish Centre for Work Based Learning

BA by Learning Contract - Theme: Learn@Work

Programme starts: October 

Upgrade your HND to a Degree using the challenges of your current Job

At Glasgow Caledonian we have developed Work Based Learning modules to allow a HND holder (or equivalent qualification) to complete a degree (un-named) in as little as 12 months, through linking academic studies to the challenges of the workplace. Workshops are held on evenings at the city centre campus. With the majority of this programme delivered via work Based Learning – you must be employed to register.

This programme is designed to improve the learning and development skills that can contribute to both your personal development, and to your professional development at work. These skills will also support you to design and complete an Integrated Work Based Project relating to your role within your organisation. Throughout the programme, you will play a major role in designing your own assessments based upon your job.

This programme is currently unique to Scotland in offering a work based learning route to achieving an undergraduate degree.

The benefits of this learning approach include:

Learn whilst you continue to earn – Being able to “Learn@Work, for Work, through Work” – addresses the challenges of your job role whilst achieving your BA Degree.

Bridges the College – University divide – The Personal and Professional Development through Work Based Learning module must be undertaken first by all students on the programme, and will cover personal and professional development planning, including core skills necessary for Higher Education.

Job relevant development – The Work Based Learning modules allow you to design your own assessments to make sure that they are of relevance to your current job, thus meeting your professional skills’ needs and those of your current employer.

Tailored learning - In work based learning modules, you will design and undertake projects of relevance to your current work role.

Develops your problem solving at work skills – The Work Based Integrated Project will build on the knowledge and skills developed in the other 5 modules and must therefore be undertaken as the final Module. The project will require you to identify and propose evidence based solutions to a real problem or issue facing your organisation.

Supported study – Excellent access to tutors both face-to-face and by e-mail. In addition there will be opportunities to network with other students who are participating in work based learning.

Delivery

This BA by Learning Contract offers a top-up programme from HND to Degree level. Modules will be delivered by a mixture of structured tutorials, workshops, supported study and work based and online activities. The programme workshops are delivered either one evening a week, two modules at a time, changing every four months. The six modules, which comprise the programme, are:

  • Personal and Professional Development through Work Based Learning
  • Learning and Development: Organisational issues in practice
  • Learning and Development: Change issues in practice
  • Learning and Development: People issues in practice
  • Learning and Development: Quality issues in practice
  • Learning and Development: Work Based Integrated Project.

The programme commences October and concludes in September the following year.

Requirements for participating in Work Based Learning

  • You need to be in full or part time employment, to be self motivated and be capable of independent learning.
  • You need to be able to produce evidence of having received the award of HND or equivalent (240 SCQF 7/8 credits) before being considered for a place. Your HND needs to be approved as suitable for entry to this programme in terms of currency and subject discipline.
  • You need to be able to access and use a computer. For example, to receive University e-correspondence and to word process your assignments and projects for assessment.
  • If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of satisfactory competence in written and spoken English (IELTS 6.00/TOEFLS 550 score or equivalent may be required).

Fees

2008/09 Fees are £250 per module.

To help you manage your finances we can arrange for you to pay your fees in instalments using our easyPay on-line payment facility. You will become a part-time registered student of Glasgow Caledonian University with access to all the University's student facilities.

Applying for a Place

All applications and enquiries regarding entry qualifications should be made to: Caroline Tuff, Scottish Centre for Work Based Learning, Glasgow Caledonian University, City Campus, Cowcaddens, Glasgow, G4 0BA
tel 0141 273 1277, email c.tuff@gcal.ac.uk

Updated: 15 February, 2010 | Site editor | Legal