BA (Hons) Public Services

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1 Faculty of Arts and Humanities BA (Hons) Public ervices Programme pecification This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this Programme pecification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme s relationship to QAA ubject Benchmark tatements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

2 Versioning of Programme pecification This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the University s quality assurance processes. This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table. 1 Date of initial Approval or last review: 12 January Effective date of Approved/Reviewed Programme pecification: 1 eptember August This Version effective from: 1 eptember Version number: 2016/v2 tudents who commenced their study on awards within this programme specification prior to eptember 2016 should refer to the previous version of the programme specification published on the CAQE website. Modifications to Programme pecification Modifications to the programme specification since approval/ last review, and the cohort of students affected by the change, are listed in ection H (Log of Modifications) at the back of the document. Cross Referencing of Programme pecifications The following elements of provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications Award Units borrowed from another programme: 425Z0017 Policing in Britain in a Global Context Programme pecification The ociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above

3 CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC TANDARD & QUALITY ENHANCEMENT Programme pecification The information in this document is organised into the following sections: ection A Administrative and Regulatory Information ection B Outcomes ection C tructure ection D Teaching, Learning and Assessment ection E Programme Management ection F Mapping ection G Log of Modifications ECTION A ADMINITRATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION 1 Overarching Programme pecification Title BA (Hons) Public ervices 2 Brief ummary The Programme offers students an integrated course of study that focuses on public services in the U covering: the origins and role of different types of public services, from those centred around social welfare to those connected to the uniformed role of the state; the different environments in which they operate: political; economic; social; technological; legal; and national and trans-national; how they are managed. The programme highlights changing policy agendas that are re-shaping the role and delivery of public services. tudents undertake units (linked to academic credit) that offer community engagement and work experience the latter jointly delivered with local public service employers. tudents have the opportunity to do a one-year full-time sandwich degree between levels five and six. The degree offers students three additional Named Routes in Uniformed ervices; ocial Policy; and Governance. One of the aims of this under-graduate programme is to offer a pathway into the Department s Masters in Public Administration (MPA). 3 Awarding institution Manchester Metropolitan University 4 Home Faculty Arts and Humanities 5 Home Department/ chool/ Department of History, Politics and Philosophy Institute 6 UCA/GTTR code(s) L230 CAQE Page 1 of 37 Programme pecification

4 7 Framework for HE Qualifications position of final award(s) Honours (Level 6) Framework for HE Qualifications 8 Alignment with University Curriculum Framework Curriculum Frameworks 9 Engagement with the Universitywide provision (eg Uniwide Language, EdLab) 10 Compliance with University Assessment Regulations University Assessment Regulations 11 Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Assessment Regulations University Assessment Regulations 12 Relationship with Faculty Foundation Year Undergraduate The Programme offers students opportunities to engage with Uniwide Language provision at levels four, five and six. Undergraduate None. uccessful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year entitles student to enter level 4 of the BA (Hons) Public ervices degree. Awards 13 Final award title(s) BA (Hons) Public ervices BA (Hons) Public ervices (andwich) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Uniformed ervices) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Uniformed ervices ) (andwich) BA (Hons) Public ervices (ocial Policy ) BA (Hons) Public ervices (ocial Policy) (andwich) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Governance) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Governance) (andwich) 14 Combined Honours There is no Combined Honours provision within this programme specification 14a (i) Combined Honours Awards available eg: Bc/BA (Hons) AB Not applicable on this Programme CAQE Page 2 of 37 Programme pecification

5 Bc/BA (Hons) AB and XY Bc/BA (Hons) AB with XY (ii) ingle Honours Awards available through Combined Honours (ie Named Awards) (iii) Approved ubject Combinations administered by this Programme pecification (ie home combinations) 14b Approved ubject Combination administered by other Programme pecifications Approved Combination Not applicable on this Programme Home Programme pecification & Home Dept Not applicable on this Programme 15 Interim exit awards and ubject title(s) Cert HE Public ervices Dip HE Public ervices Arrangements with Partners 16 Approved Collaborative partner(s). Partner Name N/A Type of Collaborative Partnership N/A 17 Articulation Arrangements with Partners Partner Name N/A Details of Arrangements N/A Professional, tatutory and Regulatory Bodies 18 PRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification None 19 Date, outcome & period of approval of last PRB approval/accreditation N/A Approval tatus 20 Date and outcome of most recent MMU review/ approval (i) (ii) Latest review/approval 12 January 2016 Date and Period of approval of most recent MMU review/approval 6 Years 1 eptember August 2022 CAQE Page 3 of 37 Programme pecification

6 (iii) Major Modifications to Programme pecification since last review/approval None to BA (Hons) Public ervices programme HL Faculty Foundation year Major Modification July Next cheduled Review Date: Foundation Year Curriculum specifically attached to this programme specification will be reviewed at the same time. 22 Programme pecification effective date: 1 eptember 2017 ECTION B - OUTCOME 23 MMU Graduate Outcomes On successful completion of their course of study MMU graduates will be able to: GO1. apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts; GO2. demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self-management; GO3. express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT; GO4. develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives; GO5. manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action; GO6. find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources; GO7. articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field. NB the above align to the Employability outcomes on the unit specifications Foundation Year Outcomes (Level 3) It is recognised that the University s General Educational Outcomes will be met in full on completion of the total student experience over the period of study towards a degree. On successful completion of the University Foundation Year a student will be able to: FY1. Demonstrate knowledge in the subject matter of their units appropriate to Level 3 and apply what has been learned; FY2. Engage in discussion on topics/issues related to contemporary debate in the subject matter of their units; FY3. Demonstrate safe and effective use of specific media/equipment/material where appropriate; FY4. Extract, summarise and synthesise relevant information; FY5. Produce a coherent and structured piece of written work; FY6. Demonstrate a readiness for lifelong learning and personal development; FY7. Participate effectively in group working and team activities; FY8. Demonstrate communication and presentation skills by clear and effective use of speech, writing and other appropriate methods; FY9. Demonstrate a basic level of critical thought; FY10. Apply a range of study skills methods to enhance their academic development; CAQE Page 4 of 37 Programme pecification

7 FY11. Demonstrate numeracy skills in both everyday situations and in their specific subject areas where appropriate; FY12. Demonstrate basic IT skills relating to word processing, spread sheets, simple databases and the Internet; FY13. Demonstrate an awareness of the programme of study in a wider context. 24 Programme Rationale The existing programme was developed to offer both a full time and part time honours degree in Public ervices-recruiting in particular students with higher national diplomas in Public ervices from further education colleges. The full-time degree offers students an opportunity to complete a full-time sandwich year between levels 5 and 6 and those students are awarded a Public ervices degree in the sandwich mode. The part time degree-targeted at local public services employees and mature applicants draws upon the established units on the full-time programme and this makes the provision economical given smaller numbers of part-time students. The Programme offers four 30 credit units per year under the University s EAQL framework-with some units broken down into 15 credits to allow students to take Uniwide languages at every level and faculty based units such as Engaging the Humanities and ocial cience. There are four distinctive features of the Programme: 1: the development of a unit at level 5 -Public ector Employability and Enterprise- that fulfils the University s E3 Agenda: Employment, Employability, and Enterprise. This unit will be jointly delivered with public sector agencies in the locality, such as Manchester City Council, the National Football Museum and the community focused body CommTA. 2: the final year/level 6 final year offers an examination of the conceptual issues and an introduction to research methodology which will enable suitable students to undertake the MMU Masters in Public Administration. 3: the final year offers all students mandatory dissertation linked workshops that enable them to complete in-depth independent research-supported by tutor supervisor- on a contemporary issue in public services/public policy or alternatively a work-based community engagement project. The dissertation related unit offers students the opportunity to produce a short documentary film -enabling them to apply video filmmaking skills that they developed on the year two unit Public ervices in an International Perspective. 4: an opportunity for students-either progressing from level 5 on the MMU Programme or as direct entry students- at level 6 to opt to take one of three Named Routes exit awards. To obtain one of these named route awards students will be required to complete a specified 90 credit package of units centred on a dissertation in a relevant topic and a required relevant option. i): BA (Hons) Public ervices (Uniformed ervices): this is aimed at students wishing to develop a career in policing and the emergency services and will be available as a top up level 6 direct entry opportunity onto the honours degree from students with foundation degrees in uniformed public services and policing. ii)): BA (Hons) Public ervices (ocial Policy): this route is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the NH, social housing and education. It will also be available as a direct entry top-up year. iii): BA (Hons) Public ervices (Governance): this route is designed for students interested in politics and government, and who might be interested in careers in local government; devolved U administrations and the European Union. It will also be available as a direct entry top-up year. 25 QAA Benchmark tatement(s) CAQE Page 5 of 37 Programme pecification

8 Politics and International Relations (2015) are the main statement that the Programme draws on. There are no Public Administration nor Public ervices benchmarks statements. The Politics and International Relations statement is the nearest to this programme and reflects the fact that MMU Public ervices is based in a Politics Department. The Politics and IR Benchmarks tatement has been adapted to meet the needs of studying public administration and public services. 26 Programme pecific Outcomes (a) Final Award Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the Public ervices degree, students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate and explain how they seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services On successful completion of the Public ervices degree in the named route of BA (Hons) Public ervices (Uniformed ervices), students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups.(e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services. PLO 8 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of Uniformed ervices. On successful completion of the Public ervices degree in the named route of BA (Hons) Public ervices (ocial Policy), students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. CAQE Page 6 of 37 Programme pecification

9 PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services. PLO 8. Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of ocial Policy. On successful completion of the Public ervices degree in the named route of BA (Hons) Public ervices (Governance) students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services. PLO 8. Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of Governance. On successful completion of the BA(Hons) Public ervices degree in the andwich Mode, students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services. PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services. PLO 9 Complete and pass a full-time andwich placement year in an area that has relevance to public services On successful completion of the Public ervices degree in the named route of BA (Hons) Public ervices (Uniformed ervices) in the sandwich mode, students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. CAQE Page 7 of 37 Programme pecification

10 PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services. PLO 8 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of Uniformed ervices. PLO 9 Complete and pass a full-time andwich placement year in an area that has relevance to public services On successful completion of the Public ervices degree in the named route of BA (Hons) Public ervices (ocial Policy) in the sandwich mode students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services. PLO 8 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of ocial Policy. PLO 9 Complete and pass a full-time andwich placement year in an area that has relevance to public services On successful completion of the Public ervices degree in the named route of BA (Hons) Public ervices (Governance) in the sandwich mode students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving and use a variety of processes in problem solving. PLO 7 Evaluate and apply concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of public services. PLO 8 Evaluate and apply disciplinary concepts and theories at a level consonant with the current literature in the subject area of Governance PLO 9 Complete and pass a full-time andwich placement year in an area that has relevance to public services (b) Combined Honours Learning Outcomes Not applicable. CAQE Page 8 of 37 Programme pecification

11 (c) Pass Degree Learning Outcomes tudents who do not qualify for the award of a Bachelor s degree with honours may be eligible for the award of a Pass degree. Criteria for the award of a Pass degree are detailed within the University s Assessment Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes of tudy 27 Interim Award Learning Outcomes On successful completion of a Level 4/Certificate of Higher Education students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. On successful completion of a Level 5/Diploma of Higher Education students will be able to: PLO 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of public services. PLO 2 Develop a critical, rigorous and analytical understanding of the sources, theories and methods involved in the study of public services PLO 3 Demonstrate how to seek information and use appropriate research methods in public services PLO 4 Acquire a critical and constructive approach to learning. PLO 5 Demonstrate in both formative and summative assessed work an ability to work both independently and in groups. PLO 6 Apply knowledge and skills (e.g. report writing and designing and delivering a presentation) and use a variety of processes in problem solving and use a variety of processes in problem solving. ECTION C TRUCTURE 28 tructures, modes of delivery (eg FT/PT/DL etc), levels, credits, awards, curriculum map of all units (identifying core/option status, credits, pre or co-requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements OPTION UNIT Option units listed in the following curriculum structures are all approved for delivery but may not all run in any one academic session. CAQE Page 9 of 37 Programme pecification

12 Units ummary List Level 3 Faculty Foundation Year The core unit Academic Practice for the Humanities and ocial ciences is provided to acclimatise students to HE study. Code tatus Unit Title No of credits 423Z0002 Core Academic Practice for the Humanities and 30 ocial cience 423Z0003 Core ociology and Criminology Today Z0201 Core Understanding the Contemporary World Z0001 Core Modern Britain since or Uniwide 423Z0004 Core ociety Counts 15 *Denotes unit(s) for which this programme specification is responsible for review and modification purposes. European and International students with IELT score lower than 6.5 will replace the unit ociology and Criminology Today with: Code tatus Unit Title No of credits 443Z0005 Core English for Academic tudy 30 uccessful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year entitles access to BA (Hons) Full-Time or Part-Time Public ervices BA (Hons) Public ervices Degree tructure Level 4 Core Units Code Occ tatus Unit Title No of credits 474Z Core Public ervices Today: Challenges and Change Z Core Fighting the Five Giant Evils: ocial Welfare, 30 Past, Present and Future 474Z Core Making a Difference: Citizenship, Law and 30 Media in Public ervices 474Z Core kills for uccess in Higher Education 15 Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 474Z Option Community Engagement 15 Various 1 Option Uniwide Language 15 On successful completion of Level 4 interim exit award: CertHE Public ervices CAQE Page 10 of 37 Programme pecification

13 Level 5 Core Units Code Occ tatus Unit Title No of credits 475Z Core Public ector Employability and Enterprise Z Core Public ervices in International Perspective Z Core Managing the Public ervices Today Z Core The U tate at a Crossroads: Who hould 15 Govern Us? Option Units Choose 1 from options listed 475Z Option Criminal Justice Policy Z Option Policing in Britain in a Global Context Z0114 Various 1 Option Engaging the Humanities and ocial cience Interdisciplinary learning practice 15 credits to be combined with Uniwide language On successful completion of Levels 4 & 5 interim exit award: DipHE Public ervices andwich Year tudents studying the BA (Hons) Public ervices, in the full-time mode, can take a year out between their second and third year and undertake a 120-credit placement unit. On successful completion of this 120-credit placement, this will be formally acknowledged within the student s final degree award. Previously placements have included, but not limited to, councils/local governments, national governments/parliamentary departments, hospitals/health services and the Chamber of Commerce. Optional Placement Year Placement 120 Level 6 BA (Hons) Public ervices Core Units Code Occ tatus Unit Title No of credits 476Z Core ocial Housing and Health Care Z Core Research Planning 15 Option Units tudents choose Delivering the Research Plan or Uniwide Language or one 15 credit option. All students are required to take TWO 30 credit options (and are unable to take both the 15 and 30 credit versions of a unit) 476Z Option Delivering the Research Plan: Z Option Disasters and Emergency Management 30 CAQE Page 11 of 37 Programme pecification

14 476Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Education Policy Z Option Constitutional and Public law Z Option Ethics, tandards, and Leadership in the public 30 services 476Z Option Policy, Democracy, and Governance Z Option Policy, Democracy, and Governance 15 Various 1 Option Uniwide Language 15 Named Route Award: Uniformed ervices Core Units Code Occ tatus Unit Title No of credits 476Z Core ocial Housing and Health Care Z Core Dissertation (Uniformed ervices) Z Core Disasters and Emergency Management 30 Option Units tudents choose ONE 30 credit option or TWO 15 credit options (either two Public ervices units or one Public ervices and one Uniwide unit) 476Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Constitutional and Public Law Z Option Education Policy Z Option Ethics, tandards, and Leadership in the Public 30 ervices 476Z Option Policy, Democracy and Governance Z Option Policy, Democracy and Governance 15 various Option Uniwide 15 Named Route Award: ocial Policy Core Units Code Occ tatus Unit Title No of credits 476Z Core ocial Housing and Health Care Z Core Dissertation (ocial Policy) Z Core Education Policy 30 Option Units tudents choose ONE 30 credit option or TWO 15 credit options (either two Public ervices units or one Public ervices and one Uniwide unit) 476Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Constitutional and Public Law Z Option Disasters and Emergency Management Z Option Ethics, tandards, and Leadership in the Public 30 ervices various Option Uniwide 15 CAQE Page 12 of 37 Programme pecification

15 Named Route Award: Governance Core Units Code Occ tatus Unit Title No of credits 476Z Core ocial Housing and Health Care Z Core Dissertation (Governance) Z Core Policy, Democracy and Governance 30 Option Units tudents choose ONE 30 credit option or TWO 15 credit options (either two Public ervices units or one Public ervices and one Uniwide unit) 476Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Management Techniques for Public ervices Z Option Constitutional and Public Law Z Option Disasters and Emergency Management Z Option Ethics, tandards, and Leadership in the Public 30 ervices various Option Uniwide 15 On successful completion of Level 6 Final Awards BA (Hons) Public ervices BA (Hons) Public ervices (andwich) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Uniformed ervices) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Uniformed ervices) (andwich) BA (Hons) Public ervices (ocial Policy) BA (Hons) Public ervices (ocial Policy) (andwich) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Governance) BA (Hons) Public ervices (Governance) (andwich) Delivery of BA (Hons) Public ervices Programme for Part-Time tudents Over three years students will complete 240 credits through various 30 credit and 15 credit units. 120 credits will be at level 5 and 120 credits will be at level 6. uitably qualified students can also enter for a part-time version of level 6. tudent Mobility Units Code tage Unit Title No of credits 475Z Managing Public ervices Today Z The U tate at a Crossroads: Who Governs us? Z Public ervices in International Perspective (eptember entry) 15 5 Public ervices in International Perspective 475Z (January entry) 476Z Management Techniques for Public ervices 15 6 Policy, Democracy and Governance (tudent Mobility - eptember Z0019 entry) CAQE Page 13 of 37 Programme pecification

16 ECTION D - TEACHING, LEARNING AND AEMENT 29 Articulation of Graduate Prospects Annual DLHE data from the MMU Careers and Employability service survey on our recent graduates in full and part-time work is carefully studied for course development and marketing. Graduates from our undergraduate programme, BA (Hons.) Public ervices have excellent graduate prospects, with many achieving accelerated entry into uniformed and non-uniformed public service careers and others opting for postgraduate study. The new MMU Masters in Public Administration that was validated in December 2014 is offered to public services undergraduate students and the development of research methodology provision at level 6 will develop students skills for the MPA. MMU careers and employability staff regularly offer talks to our students on public services graduate entry related schemes e.g. FastTrack civil service and NH management. Careers development and enhancing employability were at the core of the Professional Development, Community and Public ervices and Community Action Project units on the programme since This work continues with the new level 5 Public ector Employability and Enterprise unit where MMU tutors work with training personnel in local public sector organisations in joint delivery of work-related activities such as simulated employment interviews. uch activity will enhance our ability to strengthen our students graduate employment prospects. 30 Curriculum Design Overall Aims that haped Curriculum Design 1: to capture and explain how the aims and delivery of public services will change under the Conservative majority government; 2: to develop and enhance students skills- whether for managing their university study to the more transferable ones that are centred around building confidence through presentations and teamwork and in the use of ICT; 3: to strengthen the international range on the course- through opportunities for short-term student exchanges, and greater use of Uniwide language; and promote international learning through the Public ervices in International Perspective unit; 4: to address contemporary debates around the future of the United ingdom state and nation; 5: to offer pathways into the new Masters in Public Administration-through units that have a strong theoretical base in policy-making, governance and ideology; 6: to base-where appropriate -curriculum around current developments in the faculty and University initiatives- such as the level 5 Public ector Employability and Enterprise unit which is jointly delivered with local employers and greater use of ICT and blended learning; CAQE Page 14 of 37 Programme pecification

17 7: to offer students opportunities to gain work-related skills and develop self-confidence through shortterm/mini periods of community engagement and placement through to the sandwich year placement. 8: to contribute to the Work and kills Devolution agenda set by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and initiatives emanating from the the Northern Powerhouse. Inbound tudent Mobility tudents on the Inbound tudent Mobility schemes will study the same curriculum as MMU home students. Where appropriate, 15 credit unit specifications (based on the same curriculum content) have been development to accommodate students study at MMU for less than a full academic year. 31 Learning and Teaching This programme positively reflects core pedagogic priorities within higher education and enables students to develop both the intellectual and practical skills to meet the challenges of the global political and economic environment. The overall philosophy of the programme is informed by these priorities; specifically, the programme strives for the continuous enhancement of the student learning experience and professional development through: Creating a dynamic and innovative teaching and learning strategy and a blend of new and more established assessment approaches to build learning development, offering a mix of learning environments in order to support student progress and achievement; Offering opportunities for a global learning experience through module learning content that offers a comparative perspective on public administration (evident in the level 5 Public ervices in International Perspective unit ) as well as in the approach to employability skills; Providing positive opportunities for enhancing graduate employability through the sandwich year and the Public ector Employability and Enterprise unit and the development of soft skills to complement intellectual development. The programme team recognises that a good number of entrants on this course will not have come through the traditional A-level route and will have instead non-standard entry qualifications- such as BTEC national diplomas- where assessment methods and are less essay and the examination based. To help with this transition to university study the year one mandatory 15 credit unit kills for uccess in Higher Education will help students master the variety of assessment approaches that they will encounter on this degree and which might differ from their college experience. The unit will also help them to analyse their individual learning styles and through PDP consider programmes s for action as a result. The overall pedagogic approach of the programme is one which harnesses the key themes of inquiry-based, autonomous learning; critical thinking; enhancing employability and internationalising the student experience by providing a positive combination of learning environments and learning teaching and assessment approaches. This framework is developed using a balance of taught units, which emphasise different elements of these priorities, creating an overall programme which is underpinned by research-led teaching and research-informed good pedagogic practice. tudent-centred learning is centrally important and thus is an integral part of this programme. The units of study offer a creative and dynamic range of learning and assessment approaches designed to enhance engagement; these include individual and team projects, e-learning tools, international web conferencing, work-based learning environments and the provision of active learning space in the curriculum for the practical application of professional skills. Active learning space refers to the interactive virtual learning environment but is also used specifically to describe learning activities which take place outside formal CAQE Page 15 of 37 Programme pecification

18 classroom, lab or workshop environments and which require active engagement and participation in problem based learning. These learning contexts are provided alongside traditional lectures, seminars and workshops. The learning, teaching and assessment approach aligns with the achievement of the programme learning outcomes. The introduction to basic study skills in the year one unit kills for uccess in Higher Education is extended and consolidated by units at levels 5 and 6 that focus on more advanced study and employability skills. kills in independent research and applied analysis are developed and further enhanced through both problem-based learning approaches (as evident in the final year dissertation and community engagement project); active learning activity is delivered through flipped or extended classroom learning environments (as evident on the new Public ector Employability and Enterprise unit. Professional skills associated with career progression and employability are developed through a wide range of technology-enhanced learning approaches and the enhancement of communication skills is embedded through formative presentation, group work and project management teaching and learning activities. The Programme is taught by research active tutors, and their teaching is informed by their research interests, as is the development of the Programme-for example- organising a conference for 2016 linked to the Public Administration Committee (PAC) on the theme of the Northern Powerhouse. The programme offers units (for example Disasters and Emergency Management) that also draws on recent expertise of tutors in high positions in policing. Breakdown of campus-based taught programme: ummative Assessment 25% Directed tudy via lectures and seminars 25% tudent-centred Learning 50% Formative feedback is offered to students at staged intervals on all years. All students are encouraged to discuss plans and drafts of their work with tutors. Participation is encouraged through seminar debate and online forum discussion, student presentations and the detailed close reading of texts. ummative feedback normally provided by Turnitin- on assessment is supplemented with one-to-one tutorial discussion with unit tutors and the personal tutor. Upon progression to the Dissertation at level 6 all students are assigned a dissertation tutor with whom they are able to discuss the progress of their work. Dissertation and final year analytical development skills are supported in term one mandatory workshops in the first term. The Programme Team aim to develop on-going professionalism in learning, teaching and assessment through discussion of their own professional development during the PDR process. taff within the department have access to and avail themselves of opportunities provided centrally to develop their academic practice. The Programme Team explicitly demands high standards of ethical behaviour and academic integrity. These standards are implicit in course and unit handbooks and are communicated verbally in learning and teaching contexts. Informal feedback between tutors and students is encouraged on a regular basis. Formal consultation takes place termly via the taff/tudent Fora and Programme Committees. Inbound tudent Mobility tudents on Inbound tudent Mobility schemes will study the same curriculum as MMU home students. Where appropriate, 15 credit unit specifications have been developed to accommodate students studying at MMU for less than a full academic year. The content of the 15 credit units will be a truncated version of the existing unit. 32 Assessment CAQE Page 16 of 37 Programme pecification

19 Effective and efficient assessment and feedback practice is a key LTA theme within the Faculty. This degree programme engages a range of assessment and feedback approaches in order to reflect this practice, to improve the student learning experience and the accessibility of programme content. The overall approach to assessment is one of assessment for learning, such that assessment strategies offer students the opportunity to demonstrate and articulate their learning, using a variety of methods, which in turn will build intellectual and professional skills. Consequently, unit structures have in-built mechanisms for formative feedback, prior to final submission of work for assessment, which enable students to reflect on their own learning as well as to gain important tutor-led feedback on progress. Portfolios, structured evaluation and reflection reports and online engagement assignments (as in the Public ervices in International Perspective unit) enable students to build an assignment during the course of a module and therefore these approaches embed formative assessment points in the student journey. Assessment modes-as shown in the Assessment Map- vary across the programme and aim to embed a diversity of diagnostic, formative and summative assessment tasks reflecting the programme team s commitment to providing inclusive learning and offering varied opportunities to demonstrate constructive alignment of learning, teaching and assessment within the Programme. The virtual learning environment is a central focus for assessment and feedback in the core module at level 5 Public ervices in International Perspective making use of web conferencing technology, social media and learning management platforms enabling students to further enhance their core graduate skills in ICT. Assessed scenario simulations in the unit Emergency and Disaster Management also use an e-learning package developed by Greater Manchester Police, further enhancing student engagement with a variety of ICT skills. Reflecting the important role of other media students on all years will have the opportunity to develop video film making skills and produce short documentary and promotional films. As with the programme s approach to learning and teaching, the overall assessment strategy encourages students through PDP to expand and advance their intellectual and communication skills, and assessment is staged to offer multiple points of self-evaluation and reflection on learning as well as formal tutor-led feedback. This cumulative approach to formative and summative assessment allows students the opportunity to continuously improve the skills needed to successfully complete the programme of study, post-graduate career transition or steps to further study. Thus, the assessment methods are designed to promote student learning using diagnostic, formative and summative assessments accompanied by constructive and timely feedback. The programme offers a diversity of assessment modes-both formative and summative- in order to develop a range of skills for intellectual development, independent inquiry, communication and enhanced employability. The mix of assessment methods across the Programme includes: Essays Presentations Evaluation reports Poster design imulations/role play cenario management Reflective work based learning reports een/unseen examinations Dissertation Video Films CAQE Page 17 of 37 Programme pecification

20 Blogs Peer Review The assessment approach maps directly onto Programme Learning outcomes with the diversity of assessment methods fully represented across the core units of study in the Programme, thus ensuring that all students have the opportunity to articulate their learning in a variety of formats. All assessment modes are used in combination to support student skills and abilities in retrieving and digesting source material, to demonstrate conceptual and theoretical knowledge, to apply theories to cases, to construct a reasoned argument and to communicate ideas and conclusions effectively in speech and writing. The variation in assessment ensures that a range of subject specific and transferable skills are acquired and tested, including the ability to organise and manage work within specific time constraints, to employ concepts beyond the domain of their original application, to explain complex arguments with clarity and economy, and to identify and critically assess their implications; to structure work logically and draw appropriate conclusions. Programme and Unit Handbooks - increasingly on-line - offer students guidance on the assessments required throughout the duration of the programme. This includes explanation of the tasks required in assignment briefings, marking criteria, Faculty grade descriptors, expectations and how these might be achieved, referencing, academic integrity and plagiarism. Before completing their work all students receive specific guidance and support from Unit Leaders. All students are able to submit drafts of their work for formative feedback and are offered individual tutorials related to assessments. Timetabling will aim to incorporate the need for formative feedback slots for students on all units. Assessments are individually marked by two unit tutors. Timely, constructive feedback is essential to student progress on the programme. We aim to always return students work within four weeks of submission. All work is submitted through Turnitin and the programme team uses Moodle and Turnitin to create (a) a set of standardised, purpose-designed comments on such matters as organisation, use of language, structure, referencing etc.; (b) free comments on matters such as content, analysis, achievement of task, etc.; (c) a summative comment which includes recommendations on how to improve the work. tudents are given full training throughout the course on using feedback to improve performance, and are encouraged to discuss feedback with both unit tutors and personal tutors. Inbound tudent Mobility tudents following the 15 credit units-offered at levels 5 and 6- on Inbound tudent Mobility schemes will be assessed via types of assessment other than formal written examinations. Where students complete their assessment outside the standard timescale for consideration by Board of Examiners, Chair s Action will be taken to confirm the outcome of their assessment. 33 Inclusive Practice Issues around diversity and inclusivity are covered on many units- but particularly on Public ector Employability and Enterprise and Education Policy. tudents through the Uniwide Language programme at all levels will have the opportunity to study Community Languages such as Urdu. CAQE Page 18 of 37 Programme pecification

21 Personal Learning Plans issued for students are circulated to all relevant tutors and monitored by the programme leader for implementation. PDPP through personal tutor meetings with students is used to identify particular needs of students. Ethical issues around students placements and research projects are covered by a tutor on the programme, who is on the faculty ethics committee and who promotes ethics compliance within the Department. The Programme makes attempts to match where possible class and tutorial times to the needs of mature learners, students in full-time employment and those with Personal Learning Plans. The Programme recognises those with specific needs and seeks to ensure flexibility in Programme Delivery. The Programme makes every effort to comply with the University s Equality and Diversity Policy- and developments and limitations here will be reviewed through the University s CMI Procedures. 34 Technology Enhanced Learning The course content is delivered through multimedia presentations, narrated slides, podcasts, video clips, written lectures and lecture notes. ummative and formative assessment is carried out through Moodle assignment, video assignment and Turnitin. For this, staff receive IT support from the Faculty Technology- Enhanced Learning Officer (TELO), LRT Centre (Learning Research Technology) and IT services. tudents are trained to use the technology through an induction programme. This training is supported in term time by the tutors, our tudent Experience upport Tutor, our IT services, tudent Hubs, Faculty tudent upport Officer. We also set up study groups where students can help each other in a wide range of areas. taff are supported in their use of technology by staff in LRT, CeLT, MMU Learning Innovation and by our Faculty E-learning upport Officer as well as by each other. In addition, the level 5 core unit Public ervices in International Perspective makes use of web conferencing to enable communication between students at MMU and students at partner institutions in Europe and North America. The programme team has significant experience in delivering collaborative online materials with international partners. This unit therefore includes an orientation element which enables learners to become familiar with and have training on the e-learning platforms which are used for delivery (for example Canvas, kype, Blackboard Collaborate) and to establish international cross-campus connections. In April 2016 a small group of year two students will be visiting our partner University in Romania and while there will be a joint online presentation centred at our partner campus Further, the optional unit Emergency and Disaster Management includes engagement with software developed by Greater Manchester Police s Counter Terrorism Unit which is used in scenario working involving terrorist and other disaster planning situations- and the use of the HYDRA Immersion decisionmaking simulation techniques. 35 Work-related Learning and/or Placement Year Three of the BA (Hons) Full-Time Public ervices degree will comprise for some students the andwich Placement Year. The placement is not compulsory for students on the full-time course. It is an opportunity for students to spend a year in full-time employment in a job or internship that has relevance to the course and its employability aims. The Placements and Community Engagement Tutor will assist students in seeking placements for this sandwich year. Placement opportunities for one year may arise out of contacts the Programme Team has with local employers or the Community Engagement/Volunteering work that the full-time students undertake in year one or from the student s own contacts and initiative. CAQE Page 19 of 37 Programme pecification