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An Introduction to the BA(Hons)PP Student Handbook

An Introduction to the BA(Hons)PP Student Handbook. Please click on the speaker symbol while you place the slide show for a commentary, or read the note pages. Aims of the Course. The course aims to:

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An Introduction to the BA(Hons)PP Student Handbook

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  1. An Introduction to the BA(Hons)PP Student Handbook Please click on the speaker symbol while you place the slide show for a commentary, or read the note pages

  2. Aims of the Course The course aims to: • Provide a post-qualifying framework to structure the continual development needs of professionals working in health and social care settings. • Demonstrate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills associated with ‘graduateness.’ • Continue to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes related to their role. • Demonstrate the skills needed for independent learning and development. • Maximise opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and development. • Exercise political awareness at an organisational, professional and national level. • Challenge existing practice and, where appropriate, make recommendations for change and development.

  3. What makes up a degree? Modules are usually 20 credits (one term part time) Advancing Practice/Dissertation = 40 credits (two terms)

  4. Academic Year You should be able to complete your degree within the 5 years that is allowed (7 years if you take Level 5 first)

  5. 2012/2013 Academic Year

  6. Accreditation of Prior Learning • APCL and APEL • Accumulated • Transferred • Exemption Can be claimed for Level 4,5 or 6

  7. Regulations Quality Assurance Attendance – 80% rule

  8. Course fees and Study Leave • Fees are listed on the module flyers. • If you are employed by HSSD then you and your manager should have also completed a study leave form • Beware of Pay-back

  9. Phones and Parking

  10. Student Support • Personal Teachers • Tutorial support • Pastoral support • Library support • Admin support • Student representative • Peer support

  11. Learning Resources and IT http://www.gov.gg/library http://theinstitute.gov.gg/ IHSCS LIBRARY IHSCS LEARNING POD

  12. Preparing and submitting work

  13. Marking and Results What happens to your work? How is it marked and by whom? When are marks released? What is the pass mark? What happens if you don’t pass at the first attempt? Claiming ‘special factors’ Making an academic appeal

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