Academic Qualifications: in Partnership with the University of Leeds
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Protection by Work-Based Learning (Emergency Management)
Availability
Autumn 2008
Introduction
The Work-Based Learning Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Protection is designed to enable students to develop an advanced understanding of organisations, their management and the changing external context within which they operate. The programme is designed both to facilitate the development of students’ investigative, analytical and decision-making skills to support the application of knowledge relevant to resilience, and disseminate this to develop organisational knowledge and support best practice in the workplace and in the sector. We will also be looking to publish some of the papers produced on the Diploma to allow the transfer of practitioner-based knowledge in support of the Government agenda around increasing UK resilience.
Initially, programmes will include elective modules in the following areas:
- Emergency Planning and Management in Civil Protection
- Risk Management in Civil Protection
- Business Continuity in Management
Entry Requirements
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Successful completion of a Postgraduate Certificate by Work-Based Learning from the University of Leeds
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A first degree or equivalent, or professional qualification
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Exceptionally (and by interview) applicants with extensive work experience and no formal qualifications will be considered subject to evidence of expertise in the subject field and preferably having undertaken appropriate EPC courses.
Each Diploma comprises core Work-Based Learning module plus additional subject-specific modules
Assessment:
A 3,000 word work-based report or essay for each 15 credit module or pro rata for higher credit-bearing modules. Students would also be expected to evidence personal reflection throughout the programme.
Programme fees are available upon application.
Acceptance onto accredited programmes will be confirmed in writing from the Work-Based Learning Unit.
Applications from organisations who wish to transfer or substitute students on accredited programmes will be considered subject to University regulations and approval from the Work-Based Learning Unit.
Terms and conditions for accredited programmes are in line with University of Leeds/Leeds University Business School rules and regulations. Full terms and conditions will be available to all students prior registration.
Further information
Initial requests for information sheets can be made to Eleanor Hewitt, Office and Programme Manager, at the Emergency Planning College, +44(0) 1347 825024 eleanor.hewitt@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk or to
Beverley Gandy, Work-Based Learning Unit Office Manager, at the WBL Unit, Leeds University Business School, +44(0) 113 343 1710 bjg@lubs.leeds.ac.uk. .
DISCLAIMER: All accredited programmes need to enrol adequate numbers; the Work-Based Learning Unit, Leeds University Business School, reserves the right to withdraw programmes if these numbers are not reached. Applicants will be notified at the earliest possible date if programmes are withdrawn.
