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The programme specification for the First Year Degree in Health, Education and Life Sciences at Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) and Birmingham City University. It includes information about the pathway provision, teaching institution, awarding institution, faculty, teaching location, intake, subject benchmarks, stages of study, degree awards, and progression criteria. The programme is designed to prepare international students with the necessary skills to enter degree schemes at Birmingham City University.
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Pathway Type Undergraduate Pathway Areas Health, Education and Life Sciences Pathways/s First Year Degree in Life Sciences First Year Degree in Sports Science First Year Degree in Education NAVIGATE Code/s UGHS UGHS UGHS Pathway Provision College: NQF Level/s: 4 Title First Year Degree in Health, Education and Life Sciences NQF (FHEQ) 4 Credit Points Two ( 2 ) Semester = 120 Duration of Study Two (2) semesters Weeks of Study Two (2 ) Semester thirty three ( 33 ) weeks Mode of Study Full-time Mode of Delivery Face to Face Notional Hours Two (2 ) Semester = 1, 350 Contact Hours Two (2 ) Semester = 45 0 Self-directed Study Hours Two (2 ) Semester = 900 Delivery Model Integrated Delivery Model (IDM) Teaching Institution Birmingham City University International College & Birmingham City University Awarding Institution Birmingham City University Faculty Health Education and Life Sciences Teaching Location (Campus) BCUIC, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham B5 5JU City South Campus Westbourne Road Edgbaston B15 3TN 2 - semester intake September Subject Benchmarks Statements QAA : https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark- statements/subject-benchmark-statement-health- studies.pdf?sfvrsn=7a35c881_4; https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject- benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-early-childhood- studies.pdf?sfvrsn=7e35c881_8; https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject- benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-education- studies.pdf?sfvrsn=3ae2cb81_
For subject modules per degree, visit the individual degree pages via the links below and select the ‘Course in Depth’ tab. Health Sciences MEng/BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition Sports Science BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education Education BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies First Year in HELS Core Modules Credit Points Pass Mark % Exam % Coursework % Contact Hrs/Week College Module Code Module Name Semester 1 4 ILSC Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
The partnership between Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) and Birmingham City University (BCU) facilitates the acquisition of Select level degree by international students who, because of their previous educational experience, are not normally able to gain direct access to the University’s degree schemes. The programme has therefore been developed to satisfy important pedagogical issues:
Generic: All modules have a set of Learning Outcomes (LOs) attached to them; see relevant Definitive Module Documents (DMDs). These provide a basic set of core transferable skills that can be employed as a basis to further study and life-long learning. They are delivered using an interdisciplinary and progressive approach underpinned by the relevant module, to build these core skills within the context of subject-specific learning. Incorporated in these core skills are the key themes of relationship-management, time-management, professional communication, technological and numerical understanding and competency. For full details, see the programme Moodle site (https://moodle.bcuic.navitas.com/mod/folder/view.php?id=4983)
BCUIC Learning and Teaching Strategy is informed by a variety of stakeholders including students. To be a values-driven partner to BCU representing an academically excellent community of learning informed by the Navitas ethos. Our students have diverse starting points and therefore our core philosophy is that we will engage with them as partners and together provide an education that will maximise their chances of achieving excellent outcomes. The Strategy therefore encompasses pedagogy and provision, curriculum, delivery, e-learning, student affairs, professional development, reporting, monitoring and review, quality and standards. The Strategy is reflective of both current and informed good practice alongside future aspirations, aims and objectives. Keeping the Strategy current, and therefore relevant, is essential to the achievement of the desired long-term aims for BCUIC students. The aim of the BCUIC’s Learning and Teaching Board is to ensure openness and transparency in all matters concerning the student learning experience and academic performance standards. The Learning and Teaching Board is responsible to Navitas Learning and Teaching Committee for reporting on the maintenance, development and enhancement of high academic standards and an excellent taught student learning experience. The acquisition of learning outcomes is via a combination of small group lectures, small group-based tutorial coursework (oral and written presentation) and individual coursework (oral and written presentation) and summative examination. Application of the central programme themes throughout all core modules of the stage of study via examples and topics for assessment regimes. Additional support is provided through the provision of small peer-led tutorial group work; the addition of individual tutorial support; BCUIC module specific subject specialists delivering modules; guest speakers (industry/topic specific); monitoring and appraisal by BCUIC academic management as well as Navitas Ltd (UK) management. Students are encouraged throughout the stage of study to undertake independent study both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught/learnt and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. This can be through the use of the University’s library and IT facilities for self-directed study and to use their private IT facilities where possible.
of their role, should be awarded the same mark unless where obvious differentiation arises, for management of this process. Time limits must be upheld by tutors so as to ensure all students have the same opportunity to perform. Furthermore, tutors ought to notify students as to the materials available to them before preparation takes place. Final summative examination normally adheres to closed-book, invigilated, timed conditions and takes place during allocated exam periods of a programme. It represents a more Abstract measure of a student’s achievement as a consequence of the Specific LOs associated with a module. It is utilised as a key measure of quality in teaching standards and provides a basis to aspects of delivery and environment, which takes place at the conclusion of a semester by College academic services, see BCU SENATE REGULATION. Marks indicated in the relevant MG’s cannot be referred. Only in extenuating circumstances, sickness, and personal tragedy or in the possibility of a clerical error, will deferral take place, see BCU assessment regulations. (https://bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/birmingham-city- university-academic-regulations- 2018 - 19 - first-edition-approved- 140918 - further-final-edit- 091018 - 131840772710522149.pdf)
This programme is delivered in two semesters full-time. Both the delivery and assessment of the programme is in English. The mode of delivery is standard delivery mode. A subject specialist within the College moderates a ten percent sample of each assessment. Link tutors from the Birmingham University and University appointed external examiners are invited to review these samples. Each module offered on the programme has a minimum overall pass mark. Please refer to definitive Module Guide (DMD). The College’s Policy and Regulation (CPR) 9 explains all our assessment regulations for further details on the assessment regulations and failing to progress. (https://12b2eab6ac2abf102db7- 69217b01da80406f811f173b9935de20.ssl.cf6.rackcdn.com/BCUIC_Assessment_update.pdf)
A (High Distinction, 80 - 100%) – Distinctive level of knowledge, skill and understanding which demonstrates an authoritative grasp of the concepts and principles and ability to communicate them in relation to the assessment event without plagiarism or collusion. Indications of originality in application of ideas, graphical representations, personal insights reflecting depth and confidence of understanding of issues raised in the assessment event B (Distinction, 70 - 79%) – Level of competence demonstrating a coherent grasp of knowledge, skill and understanding of the assessment and ability to communicate them effectively. Displays originality in interpreting concepts and principles. The work uses graphs and tables to illustrate answers where relevant. Ideas and conclusions are expressed clearly. Many aspects of the candidate’s application and result can be commended. C (Credit, 60 - 69%) – Level of competence shows an acceptable knowledge, skill and understanding sufficient to indicate that the candidate is able to make further progress. The outcome shows satisfactorily understanding and performance of the requirements of the assessment tasks. Demonstrates clear expression of ideas, draws recognisable and relevant conclusions D (Pass, 50 - 59%) – Evidence of basic competence to meet requirements of the assessment task and event. Evidence of basic acquaintance with relevant source material. Limited attempt to organise and communicate the response. Some attempt to draw relevant conclusions E (Pass 40 - 49%) – The candidate’s application and result shows that the level of competence being sought has just been achieved. The assessed work shows an acceptable grasp of knowledge, skill and understanding of the requirements and communication of the assessment event and associated tasks F (Fail 0- 39%) – The candidate’s application and result shows that the level of competence being sought has not yet been achieved. The assessed work shows a less than acceptable grasp of knowledge, skill and understanding of the requirements and communication of the assessment event and associated tasks NB: See individual Module Guides for details marks classification Progression Criteria: minimum pass mark of 40% achieved for all modules: ILSC, which requires a minimum pass mark of 50% achieved in all assessment events.
