The course, which is available exclusively to IMIS Higher
Diploma holders, covers: concepts in information systems security; advanced database management; management of information systems audit and internal control; perspectives in information systems analysis and design; applied research and project proposal; and a work focussed major project. The focus is on you and how you can develop to improve your career prospects.

- Open only to IMIS Higher Diplomates. The course is specifically designed to follow on from your Higher Diploma.

- Fully accredited by and in association with IMIS. On completion of the course you will have a BSc (Hons) qualification and be eligible for full membership of IMIS - designated MIMIS.

- Interesting content that will help you fast track your career.

- Delivered in part time mode over two years. However, we can be flexible when you need to focus your attention elsewhere.

- The course is taught by highly qualified and experienced academics who are also members of IMIS.

- Staffordshire University has thirteen awards of excellence from the UK Quality Assurance Agency, therefore, you can be confident of the very best teaching support.

Entry Requirements

IMIS Higher Diploma

Other Fees

Tuition fee is different for each year

Year 1 - £1610.00.

Year 2 - £1560.00

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This course is validated and awarded by our partner Staffordshire University, the Certificate will state 'Staffordshire University' and the Graduation ceremony is part of the Staffordshire University Awards Ceremony. The course is delivered by the National Design Academy via part-time online distance learning.

Anyone who is serious about becoming an interior designer who has an existing Foundation Degree or HND (or equivalent) in a relevant design subject may top-up to BA (Hons) Design for Outdoor Living. This top-up degree gives you the opportunity to gain a qualification in two distinct disciplines of interior design.

Mature students with extensive experience in the Interior Design profession can also receive recognition through this qualification.

This Degree is validated and awarded by Staffordshire University.

If you have to juggle family commitments, full-time or part-time work and want the flexibility offered by studying part-time by distance learning, then this is the course for you.

The National Design Academy is listed within the 'listed bodies' of Recognised UK Degrees, ensuring your qualification is Nationally and Internationally recognised.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have achieved:

A Foundation Degree in Interior Design (All NDA FdA Interior Design graduates are guaranteed a place on this BA (Hons) course)
HND/HNC in Interior Design (HNC students may require access additional FdA Modules)
An equivalent qualification
Students who have completed qualifications other than the NDA's Foundation Degree, may need to access additional FdA Modules.

Applications are welcome from those aged 21 with extensive experience in the interior design profession. Please submit a portfolio of evidence showing an entire project to include; sketches, plans, estimates and a final design pack.

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This course is validated and awarded by our partner Staffordshire University, the Certificate will state 'Staffordshire University' and the Graduation ceremony is part of the Staffordshire University Awards Ceremony. The course is delivered by the National Design Academy via part-time online distance learning.

Anyone who is serious about becoming an interior designer who has an existing Foundation Degree or HND (or equivalent) in a relevant interior design subject may top-up to BA (Hons) Heriage Interior Design.

This Degree is validated and awarded by Staffordshire University.

Mature students with extensive experience in the Interior Design profession can also receive recognition through this qualification.If you have to juggle family commitments, full-time or part-time work and want the flexibility offered by studying part-time by distance learning, then this is the course for you.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have achieved:

A Foundation Degree in Heritage Interior Design (All NDA FdA Heritage Interior Design graduates are guaranteed a place on this BA (Hons) course)
HND/HNC in Interior Design or a design-related area (HNC students may require access additional FdA Modules)
An equivalent qualification
Students who have completed qualifications other than the NDA's Heritage Interior Design Foundation Degree (for example an Interior Design Foundation Degree/HND) will need to study three specialist Heritage Interior Design additional FdA Modules before accessing the BA (Hons).

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This unique distance-learning course has been developed for those who work or volunteer in all parts of the advice-giving industry. It has never been more important for those in the advice industry to ensure that they enhance their career prospects and employability by achieving academic success. Many in the industry already have a wealth of experience, but typically no directly related qualifications. This award is designed to meet that need. A range of career opportunities are available for those who graduate. These include the Citizens Advice Bureau and independent advice agencies such as specialist services for asylum seekers, homeless people, older people, those with mental health problems and other marginalised groups. Employment prospects may also be found in community law centres, university welfare offices and trade unions.

Entry Requirements

For admission to our first degrees, you will normally be expected to have passed at least one of the following options:

- two subjects at Advanced GCE (A Level)
- one VCE Double Award
- two, six-unit Advanced VCEs
- one Advanced GCE (A Level) and one, six-unit Advanced VCE
- a Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in five separate subjects, of which three are at the Higher grade
two subjects at Scottish Advanced Higher
- an EDEXCEL BTEC or SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma at a good standard
- an access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher Education
an award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at 60 percent
- an award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at four points
- an award of the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of five Higher passes
- a Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma.

All applicants should be working (paid or unpaid) in an advice related sector and are individually assessed.

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For many professional sportsmen and women, the question of what to do when their career is over becomes a burning issue. Our Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting degree is a fast-track, two-year course designed to apply your experience and expertise to a media career in print, broadcast and web.

The course has been designed to give you a real hands-on experience of working in the media as a professional writer, broadcaster and/or pundit.

The demand for multi-skilled, multimedia journalists in today’s ultra-competitive media market remains high. The journalist who can combine the skills of producing content for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and online is the journalist of the future.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be sports professionals, who will be recruited, in most cases, through the award leader’s involvement with professional sports representative bodies. The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) is the major portal for potential students to learn about the award, through visits and talks to sports organisations, e.g. clubs, by the award leader.

Applicants will have formal interviews with assessment of English skills where applicable.

Applicants with no formal qualifications will be assessed using a written test formulated by the journalism teaching team.

Applicants under 21 (in line with the university's general requirements) must have the equivalent of 2 A levels or AVCs or BTEC National Diploma in a media related subject.

International applicants must have a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.5. An interview and written assessment (delivered online) may be required to assess candidate suitability.

Students may be considered for Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (i.e. credits gained in prior study, work based training, substantial employment or other experiential learning).

The recruiting tutor will be looking for evidence of knowledge and understanding not just of sport itself but, more pertinently, sports media operations, and real ambition to succeed in these demanding and highly competitive careers.

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