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Our distance learning LLB in Legal Practice is a law degree with a difference. Uniquely, it’s a qualifying law degree that also provides all the academic qualifications for the status of Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer. Our LLB in Legal Practice can help you prepare for postgraduate solicitor or barrister training too. Developed jointly by Manchester Law School and CILEx Law School, this LLB is taught via supported distance learning so you can study from wherever you are.

Combining essential legal knowledge with practical legal skills, this distance learning LLB will train you to apply legal theory to practical law with confidence. The main aim is to make you even more employable than traditional law graduates. You will also be better off financially; competitive fees, a four-year programme and the potential to earn while you learn all mean you can avoid significant student debt with this distance learning degree.

Entry Requirements

You must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice gained through the successful completion of the LPC or BCV/ BPTC qualification.

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The MA is designed for Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of marketing practitioners may be met.

The MA is designed for Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal development needs of marketing practitioners may be met.

Specifically, it aims to extend the understanding and competence gained via professional qualification, and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change.

This top up course may be taken by part time study (day or evening) in Northampton or by distance learning worldwide. Distance learning students are supported by elearning material and an online virtual learning environment.

The programme consists of two modules and is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level. The module on 'Managing Strategic Change' takes an in depth look at both leading edge strategic issues and change processes.

The module covers the business tools, techniques and concepts used in scanning the business environment for potential changes, analysing the potential implications of differing scenarios strategies and processes before developing responses to potential changes.

The dissertation and research methods module extends your knowledge and understanding of methodological issues, leading to the production of a research proposal. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to complete a substantial piece of independent research on a topic of strategic significance.

Following successful completion of the modules course members undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Postgraduate Diploma.

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The MBA Strategic Management and Leadership aims to develop individuals to lead and manage successfully and ethically at a strategic level across a range of organisations, and to formulate, implement and critically evaluate decisions. It will enable managers to develop leadership and analytical skills to support and influence strategic, tactical and operational aspects of a business, and enable practitioners to understand how the various management functions in a business integrate.

Our MBA is designed for practising managers who want to gain a generalist perspective on management. It has been developed for those wanting to develop their entrepreneurial and consultancy skills to progress in an established company or to set up an independent venture. It is an MBA for those who are serious about practice. We do not ask you to complete a dissertation instead we have a project module worth one third of the course's credits which enhances your entrepreneurship skills or your ability to act as a consultant to your own or another organisation.

Applicants should possess the EdExcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or, exceptionally demonstrate knowledge and understanding to an equivalent level via other means.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be expected to have two or more years of relevant business experience, which will include some management responsibility.

Applicants should possess the EdExcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or, exceptionally demonstrate knowledge and understanding to an equivalent level via other means.

Holders of other graduate-level Level 7 professional qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Programme Leader, so long as they can demonstrate appropriate equivalence of learning.

Applicants who do not possess either an honours degree or professional qualifications may also considered, again at the discretion of the Programme Leader and so long as they can demonstrate equivalent levels of learning; normally there will be an additional expectation that they can supply a GMAT score of at least 550 points.

We accept the equivalent of the above from a recognised overseas university, to find out more about the requirements from your country, see further information under support in your country.

If you do not hold an honours degree you will be required to demonstrate significantly successful managerial experience* and may be required to complete a GMAT test**. Where English is a second language you may be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 575.

*Managerial experience means managerial responsibility for people and/or functions and/or technical expertise.

**The GMAT test measures a candidate’s academic potential for advanced management studies and is the standard and uniform predictor of graduate-level performance we use for candidates applying from all over the world from a wide range of undergraduate colleges and universities. We may require you to take this test.

In addition to having worked within a full-time managerial or professional role for 2 or more years, ideal candidates for the programme should:

Possess proven academic ability
Be motivated to undertake and complete the course
Have language ability, in particular proficiency in the English language
Seek career potential
Benefit from the MBA

English language requirements
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You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 87 (with at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading).

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The BSc (Hons) 'top up' degree consists of four modules that add to an existing, related diploma. This pathway will enable students to advance their knowledge and extend their expertise by critically exploring contemporary mental health issues relevant to their clinical practice. Through participation in a range of learning activities, students will be asked to consider the evidence base relating to the current and future health and social care needs of the people they work with.

Students will be academically supported at all stages of their learning and the assessment strategies undertaken have been designed to be meaningful and applicable to the context of care in which the students work. Combined, these elements are intended to support and improve confidence in decision making skills within routine mental health practice. It is intended that completion of this pathway will have a positive effect on those who provide and receive mental health services.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate 120 credits at level 1 and 120 credits at level 2 through a related diploma and professional qualification e.g. Dip HE Registered Mental Health Nurse. They must be individuals working in or who have an interest in contemporary mental health practice.

Other Fees

Annual registration fee - 175 pounds

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The course builds upon the ideas explored during the FdSc Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to increase knowledge and skills which will complement your current job and increase your career prospects. In order to complete the award, you must successfully complete a number of modules to a total of 120 credits. The course is closely linked to the Personal Certificate of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN) through the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BiNDT).

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be expected to have successfully completed the FdSc Non-Destructive Testing qualification or have an equivalent professional qualification. You will need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirement of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

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