Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Level 7 Core

Level 7 Optional

Level 7

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent </li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>a professional qualification recognised as equivalent to the above</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent </li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>a professional qualification recognised as equivalent to the above</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Credits may be awarded for learning already undertaken in the University or elsewhere for which you have received qualifications or certificates. You may also submit a claim for recognition of unaccredited prior learning (RP(E)L). This may be for work you have accomplished in a professional, paid or voluntary capacity. This has to be submitted via an RPL form with supporting evidence. You will also be liable to pay an administration fee and charge per credit.  
All RP(E)L claims must be applied for at the point of admission and cannot be considered at a later stage

Credits may be awarded for learning already undertaken in the University or elsewhere for which you have received qualifications or certificates. You may also submit a claim for recognition of unaccredited prior learning (RP(E)L). This may be for work you have accomplished in a professional, paid or voluntary capacity. This has to be submitted via an RPL form with supporting evidence. You will also be liable to pay an administration fee and charge per credit.  
All RP(E)L claims must be applied for at the point of admission and cannot be considered at a later stage Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Where English is not the candidate's first language, or their first degree was not taught and assessed wholly in English an IELTS score of 6.5 must be achieved, with no individual score of less than 5.5.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Where English is not the candidate's first language, or their first degree was not taught and assessed wholly in English an IELTS score of 6.5 must be achieved, with no individual score of less than 5.5.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

The course team has a strong commitment to widening participation and positively welcomes non-standard applicants. Candidates with some management experience or are about to enter a managerial role and have a demonstrated aptitude for study can be accepted without previous experience of higher education. Admission will normally be by interview, after formal application in order to assess their aptitude for study.

The course team has a strong commitment to widening participation and positively welcomes non-standard applicants. Candidates with some management experience or are about to enter a managerial role and have a demonstrated aptitude for study can be accepted without previous experience of higher education. Admission will normally be by interview, after formal application in order to assess their aptitude for study. Offerings: All

Synthesise leadership and performance management theory to enhance individual and organisational performance

Articulate conclusions and recommendations based on evidence that is subject to critical appraisal and independent thinking

Demonstrate competence, professionalism and leadership in communication and problem solving skills

To evaluate and integrate management concepts and business philosophies so as to assess the impact these can have in today's business environment

Assess the differing theoretical and practical approaches to leading people and explain the distinct concepts of leadership, leader and follower

Propose and justify a report for a research project in business management

Use imaginative thinking in problem solving, assessing impact and incorporating these in decision-making activities

Critically analyse information contained in published financial statements and evaluate the impact on organisational viability

Appraise and select policies for implementation of strategy that demonstrate an appreciation of structural, cultural and behavioural issues

Synthesise and evaluate methodologies and techniques for effective knowledge and change management in an organisation

Evaluate the behaviours of organisations as economic actors within the national economy and society

Critically analyse uncertain economic situations

Course Catalogue

Leadership and Management Practice - 36699 - PG Dip