Online Top Up Degree :: Accredited Universities

The programme is designed to enable students to undertake a rigorous study of current theories, techniques and issues, and acquire the practical skills that are essential within the changing environment so that they can pursue a related career or further relevant academic study.
Students will be provided with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in computing in a flexible way. Learning materials have been developed to allow them to maximize the time available for study and the programme delivery provides additional support through either online or structured tutor lead sessions. The curriculum provides a broad based experience exposing them to a range of relevant aspects of computing in a progressive way.

Entry Requirements

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing & Systems Development, or equivalent.

English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0.

Other Fees

Annual registration fee - 175 pounds

Notes

Online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme.

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This programme is for those who aspire to reach positions of responsibility in this field of crowd safety management.

What will this course cover?

The requirement to provide adequate and appropriate crowd safety management for event visitors and event staff extends far beyond the requirement to simply provide security for the event and venue.

The breadth of operations and administrative support that is necessary to enable the successful management of massed crowds, against a backdrop of both recent and historic crowd disasters, makes the sector unique and the focus of much interest in developing systems for ensuring the safety of visitors to all types of events. We are a world leader within this area.

This BA (Hons) top-up course provides an unprecedented opportunity for students to develop methodologies to reduce risks to events and enhance the safety, security and service delivered to event customers and organisations. This unique programme provides students with an academically rigorous and work-related programme, which will allow you to plan, devise and manage crowd safety issues within the event industry.

Drawing on legal requirements, regulatory guidance and best practices from crowd management business leaders, the programme will challenge and stimulate innovative thought and new approaches to crowd safety management through research, analysis and the study and development of linked theories.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed the Foundation Degree in Crowd Safety Management. Alternatively, candidates should have 240 applicable credits in a relevant subject area and be working in the crowd safety or event management industry. Additionally, applicants must have studied Understanding Crowd Dynamics or Introduction to Crowd Dynamics at an appropriate course level. If you do not meet these entry requirements, please contact us to discuss your situation as there may be alternative options available to you.

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Educational Business Management is a rapidly developing profession and this programme has been developed in response open to those in business management, administration and leadership roles working within, or supporting, the education sector. It aims to develop business managers for education who will be capable of leadership and management and contribute to the strategic development of educational organisations.

The course is delivered as a part time distance learning route over two years upwards at advanced entry through a blended learning model that includes online learning, electronic communication and face-to-face sessions delivered a Cheshire (2 days per unit, typically once a term). Assessment is typically by written assignments and dissertation, which can be focused around individual priorities and work-based projects.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff points/Grades required
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180 credits at Levels 4 and 5. Applicants who have completed a certificate or diploma in school business management may claim 90 credits for each of these awards

Further information for international students at
http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/international/your-country/

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The MA is designed for Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) graduates and aims to provide a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of human resource practitioners may be met. Specifically, it aims to extend and enhance 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) at the University of Northampton or by distance learning worldwide. Distance learning students are supported by a website with learning material produced by the module tutors.

The programme is designed to broaden your specialist knowledge gained at the professional level.The 'Research Methods and Dissertation' module covers the introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection and analysis and presentation of research findings.

Following successful completion of the research methods element, course members undertake a dissertation related to an aspect of strategic significance for the organisation. Previous topics have been those such as:

'An analysis of measures to re-engage the workforce after a major restructuring and downsizing programme'

'An investigation of the human effects of organisational change in a merger and the role of the HR Function in influencing and supporting culture change'

'Alternative strategies for identifying and tackling major HR challenges in the decade ahead'

Special course features
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Converts professional qualifications into an MA

Networking opportunities with other professionals

Part time study in Northampton

Distance learning world-wide supported by a dedicated website

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Postgraduate Diploma.

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The business world is increasingly internationally-focused. This part-time Top-up courses enables candidate to top up candidate's previous study or experience to a BA (Hons) in International Business & Management degree.

The Top-up degree is equivalent to the final year of a full-time Honours degree. As this course is delivered part- time, it will take candidate approximately 18 months to complete. This course utilises candidate's previous experience and education in the field of Business and Management and adds a global perspective.

Areas of study:

Marketing
Management
Finance
Law
Human resources

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this Top-up degree are the successful completion of a HND or a Foundation degree in a related subject area or equivalent. A mix of academic qualifications and work experience in a business related field will also be considered.

Overseas equivalent qualifications are also considered, please see the International students tab for further details.

All applications are considered individually. If candidate's application suggests candidate do not have the relevant qualifications and skills for this top-up degree but could enter the course at a different level, we will advise candidate of this during the application process.

GCSEs
This course requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* to C, including Maths and English or appropriate Key Skills Level 2 or equivalent.

Numeracy and literacy
We need to be sure that candidate can express themselves in written English and have basic numeracy skills. We look at Level 2 of the National Qualifications

Framework which includes GCSEs and Key Skills Level 2. If candidate do not have formal qualifications to this level or have alternatives, we may still be able to consider candidate's application – please contact the ask BU Enquiry Service to find out more.

Other qualifications
We have outlined below other qualifications that we consider for this course.

If candidate are studying a qualification that is not listed, please contact our

ask BU Enquiry Service – it may be that we can still consider it.

Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
We welcome applicants studying the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma or a combination of Pre-U subjects and A-levels.

Scottish Qualifications
Scottish Advanced Highers, Scottish Highers and other Scottish qualifications are all welcomed and are considered on an individual basis.

Welsh Baccalaureate
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma is welcomed alongside A-levels or equivalent, to meet the overall course tariff.

International Students

Appropriate entry requirements include:

International Foundation Year - see the Bournemouth University International Foundation Certificate (BUIFC)
High school leaving examinations considered to be of an equivalent level to Advanced Level examinations in the UK
International or European Baccalaureate Junior College Diploma English Language Requirements
If English is not candidate's first language, candidate will need to provide evidence that candidate can read, write, speak and understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements, for this course are normally a minimum of one of the below:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
We accept a range of recognised English Language qualifications for entry.

These tests are amongst the language tests published and regularly updated by UK Border Agency for Tier 4 Student Visa purpose. Please contact our International Admissions Team if candidate are not sure if candidate's English language qualification is accepted for entry by BU.

If candidate have alternative evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. candidate have a different English language qualification, candidate received the majority of candidate's education through the medium of English, or candidate have a degree in English language/literature), please indicate this
on candidate's application form.

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