Curriculum Information

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QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 7 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Means of Assessment

Students will be provided with a varied experience of learning styles and situations. Support via a dedicated website, e-seminars, work-based activities, e-group conferencing and project work will be utilised to achieve the wider learning outcomes of the Programme and will be deployed in keeping with specific module learning outcomes. Use of specific contact days, Website and Blackboard support represent innovative environments in which some of these methods will take place. Blackboard provides opportunity for learning to be supported on-line with discussion forums and email groups. These methods are used to supplement contact and support from course tutors and provide an innovative way for the delivery of the course to professionals.

Assessment patterns will be driven by the specific learning outcomes of individual modules. Methods employed may include, online discussions and reflection upon discussion threads, essays, reports, presentations, and portfolios.

Each assessment component within modules will permit development and demonstration of intellectual skills, and this will be one of the assessment criteria. Evidence of assimilation of conceptual elements of the course will be sought and a balance achieved between practical relevance and the ability to critically reflect on course materials and the wider security and intelligence environment.

The research module will be assessed via a summative assessment.

The dissertation writing will require mentoring/assistance from University staff

Learning Support

The student will be provided with a number of support mechanisms and services during the course. These include:

Counselling and advice services.

Student course handbook, module guides and assessment guides.

Individual Personal Tutor.

Module managers

Supervising Academic tutors for assignment supervision.

Learning Resource Centre with text and electronic resources.

Student Learning Support services.

Counselling and other student support services available within the University.

Regular contact will be required between the student and relevant module leader.

Various student Services specialist advice for welfare, health or financial advice, and learning needs support.

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

PhD

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

A good Honours degree in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional qualification; or HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications.

Those without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, where appropriate experience is taken into account. All applicants will be interviewed under these circumstances.

English Requirements

In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

N/A