BA(Hons) Educational Management & Administration

1. BA(Hons) Educational Management & Administration Frances Marsden Course Leader

2. Who is it for? • People already working in educational management and administration • People who want to understand the field of educational administration better • People who like to challenge themselves at work • People prepared to spend time studying outside work

3. BA (Hons) Educational Management & Administration - Modules

4. Structure of the Degree • Taught in 30 credit modules • 360 credits needed for the degree • Maximum no. of credits in one year = 90 credits • Minimum no. of credits in one year = 60 credits • 120 credits at Foundation Level • 120 credits at Intermediate Level • 120 Credits at Honours Level

5. How will I learn? • Through day schools. There will be six of these over the academic year. • (10am – 4pm) • You will work with other students and your tutors on group activities and discussions. • The first day school will be an induction, introducing you to each other, the modules and to UniLearn, the University’s Managed Learning Environment

6. How will I learn? • Through UniLearn - the on-line learning environment • This provides reading, instructions and activities for each module • This provides a chat room and discussion forum for talking with other students • It provides e-mail contact with your tutors

7. How will I learn? • Through work-based projects • You will agree a project that relates to the taught modules you have been doing • It should be a real, worthwhile piece of work • You will be supervised by a module tutor

8. The Professional Practice modules • You will be allocated a Professional Practice tutor who specialises in your topic area • The tutor will help you plan your project and will oversee your progress • This is an opportunity to take the lead in a project at work • Obtain your degree by completing work projects

9. How will I be assessed? • There will be a range of assessments including projects, reports, case-studies, on-line tests and seminar papers • All modules include some formative assessment, where you get the chance to get feedback on your progress before submitting work that counts towards your degree

10. What do I need to get on the course? • You need to be working in Educational Management and /or Administration. The course is based on the assumption that you can refer to your work experience and that you can use this to support your assignments • You need the agreement of your employer

11. What do I need? • You need reliable access to a computer that has internet access that can support Unilearn • You need to have standard HE entry qualifications OR if you are over 20: • NVQ level III or equivalent experience in Educational Administration

12. How do I apply? • Complete the online application form – http://halo.hud.ac.uk/applicationform/ • Get a reference from your employer • You are welcome to discuss your experience & qualifications with the team • Further details about the course can be found on the University’s website – www.hud.ac.uk or http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/2012-13/part-time/educational-management-and-administration-ba-hons/

13. Benefits could include: • More knowledge, understanding and skills • Higher profile at work • Career enhancement • Meeting new people with common interests • Learning how things are done elsewhere • An Honours degree in Educational Management and Administration

14. Costs • £1,245 per 30 Credit Module • Time • PT students now eligible for student loans • No repayments if yearly income is below £21,000 • Repay £360 during the year if income is £25,000

15. For further information, contact Course Leader - Frances Marsden 01484 478283 f.marsden@hud.ac.uk Administrator - Mark Hoggan 01484 478125 m.hoggan@hud.ac.uk