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Flexible learning

Flexible learning. Two year degrees and accelerated learning programmes in Leeds Metropolitan University. Underpinning Principles. The limitations of the traditional model Not focussed on client-needs, but on traditions of delivery Year-round delivery

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Flexible learning

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  1. Flexible learning Two year degrees and accelerated learning programmes in Leeds Metropolitan University

  2. Underpinning Principles The limitations of the traditional model • Not focussed on client-needs, but on traditions of delivery Year-round delivery • The capital cost of new buildings and facilities needs to be offset by year-round use Full utilisation of capital investment in technology • The ability of a university to reach out beyond its immediate travel-to-work/study area Employer and Community Partnerships • Alignment of study opportunities with normal working practices

  3. Institutional Approaches • New forms of flexible academic delivery: • distance and blended learning • 2-year full-time honours degrees • Widening HE provision to potential students • Building up relations with employers • local • regional

  4. Full-time programmes • BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching • BA (Hons) Hospitality Business Management • BA (Hons) Tourism Management Planned development: LLB

  5. Full-time Programmes • Career-focussed students • Rapid entry into paid employment • Employment engagement • Placements or similar opportunities

  6. Part-time Programmes • Identified need to accelerate part-time study • Current normal completion time: 6 yrs • Proposed completion time: 4 yrs • Focus on needs of • client groups • individual students

  7. Flexibility & Cost-effectiveness • Client-focussed accelerated provision • requires more flexible delivery • facilitates more cost-effective delivery • Exportable to other programmes of study • Enables wider geographical reach • Enables engagement with employers • Makes better use of buildings & equipment

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