UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Programme Specification This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17 University of Central Lancashire Awarding Institution / Body Teaching Institution University of Central Lancashire University Department/Centre Lancashire Law School External Accreditation Not applicable Title of Final Award Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law Part-time/ Distance Learning Modes of Attendance offered UCAS Code Not Applicable There are no relevant benchmarking groups available. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) Other external influences None January 2010 Date of production/revision of this form Aims of the Programme The programme will provide students with expertise, analytical and reflective skills. The programme aims to provide a learning experience that will enable students to develop their academic ability, to further develop their careers and to assist them in making a positive contribution to the wider, global and national community. In summary, the course aims: To critically evaluate areas of law and how they operate in the domestic, European and International context (as appropriate). To facilitate a critical awareness of current issues informed by leading edge research and practice. To equip students, through the use of seminar-based learning, with the ability to demonstrate effective skills of team work, self-confidence in group situations and critical and analytical reasoning skills. To develop skills to enable the synthesis and interpretation of course material and enable the student to develop their own theories and hypotheses in the context of existing recorded material, apply to new situations and be able to communicate their ideas effectively.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Programme Specification This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17 Awarding Institution / Body University of Central Lancashire Teaching Institution University of Central Lancashire University Department/Centre Lancashire Law School External Accreditation Not applicable Title of Final Award Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law Modes of Attendance offered Part-time/ Distance Learning UCAS Code Not Applicable Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) There are no relevant benchmarking groups available. Other external influences None Date of production/revision of this form January 2010 Aims of the Programme The programme will provide students with expertise, analytical and reflective skills. The programme aims to provide a learning experience that will enable students to develop their academic ability, to further develop their careers and to assist them in making a positive contribution to the wider, global and national community. In summary, the course aims: To critically evaluate areas of law and how they operate in the domestic, European and International context (as appropriate). To facilitate a critical awareness of current issues informed by leading edge research and practice. To equip students, through the use of seminar-based learning, with the ability to demonstrate effective skills of team work, self-confidence in group situations and critical and analytical reasoning skills. To develop skills to enable the synthesis and interpretation of course material and enable the student to develop their own theories and hypotheses in the context of existing recorded material, apply to new situations and be able to communicate their ideas effectively.
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