Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Level 7

Programme Structure

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<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>
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<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

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

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<li>a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent </li>
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or
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<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

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

Apply relevant research methods and approaches to critically appraise an issue within a working environment.	

Integrate and apply organisational behaviour frameworks, models and approaches and evaluate how these impact individual, group and organisational effectiveness.

Develop, integrate and apply knowledge of key business functions to support strategic leadership decision making.

Critically evaluate and apply innovative solutions to complex organisational issues using innovation concepts and models, specifically considering crisis and risk management.

Critically apply knowledge of financial management to support organisational governance and strategic decision making	

Use critical and creative thinking in problem solving, negotiating and influencing, in an organisational context.

Link theoretical concepts to practice to evaluate the impact of ethical leadership on organisational and personal effectiveness.

Structure and communicate ideas effectively engaging stakeholders using a range of media and participate constructively both as a leader and as a member of a group.

Synthesise and critically apply current leadership and management theory to implement integrated leadership and management methodologies to improve organisational effectiveness.	

Evaluate sustainable and ethical options for business development based on a developed understanding of business models, resource demands and functional capabilities.

Engage in personal reflection on a continuing basis to evaluate partnership working, professional team participation and independent learning.	

Adapt effective leadership strategies to support and enhance innovative practice and effectively manage change within an organisation.

Critically appraise digital business, systems and disruptive technology and data to take advantage of current capabilities and opportunities.

Course Catalogue

Leadership and Management Practice - 36699 - PG Dip