- Hours: 3 hours per week
- Evening: and two Saturdays per term
- Next start date(s): September
- Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
Who is this course for?
This course suits those individuals employed in, or seriously
considering a career in, local government.
What will I study?
This Foundation Degree provides a flexible academic and
professional development programme in public management, tailored
to meet the needs of the local governance sector. It enables you to
develop theoretical and contextual knowledge and practical skills,
with a strong focus on the particular requirements of the sector,
including its unique democratically accountable nature. You will
have the opportunity to focus further on your own professional
interests through your selection of pathways and individualised
work-based learning project. The Foundation Degree consists of a
number of compulsory modules, which will enhance your understanding
of the main issues and concepts in public sector management. In
Year 2 you may select a specialist pathway from a choice of either
Community Cohesion or London Governance. To gain the Foundation
Degree, you need to successfully complete modules totalling 240
credits. You may choose from a selection of pathways detailed
below. All modules offered in Year 1 are compulsory.
Subjects:
- Introduction to Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
Planning
- Local Government in Context
- Professional Project (Work-Based Learning)
- Public Sector Management
- Public Sector Modernisation
- Work-Related Learning
These are optional subjects:
- Year 2: Divercity: London's Unique Population
- Year 3: Community Leadership
- Year 3: Governing Global London
- Year 3: Regenerating London
What can I do next?
A BSc Public Sector and Local Government Management at
Birkbeck (central London campus). This can also lead to Local
Government management.
This can lead to employment in:
Local Government management
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. However, you
should be employed in, or seriously considering a career in, local
government. And have a good standard of written and spoken English,
and basic computer skills.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is a combination of essays, reports,
presentations, project and portfolio work, as appropriate.