Institute of Lifelong Learning

Foundation Degree  (FDA) IN Managing Voluntary and Community Organisations Part-time Taught and Distance Learning 2010-2011

This course is available either by distance learning or by weekly face-to-face sessions in Leicester. The course aims to give students knowledge of the changing social, political and demographic contexts in which voluntary/community groups operate.

It will explore issues surrounding the setting up and effective management of voluntary organisations and will provide the skills and information needed to negotiate with official agencies and funders.

Modules
Foundation Degree Level One

• Module 1: Community Organisations – Structures and Skills
• Module 2: Personal Development
• Module 3: Administration Systems and Quality Assurance
• Module 4: Social Science, Regeneration & Social Capital
• Module 5: Teamwork
• Module 6: Personnel
• Module 7: Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving

Foundation Degree Level Two

• Module 8: Researching and Managing Information
• Module 9: Strategic Planning
• Module 10: Social Policy and Inclusion
• Module 11: Working in Partnership
• Module 12: Organisational Development
• Module 13: Project Development, Management and Evaluation
• Module 14: Marketing, Promotion and Media Support

Course location, VW080 Vaughan College, VW086 Distance Learning

Entry requirements
Entry requirements are flexible and experience in the sector will be taken into account. Students will enter the programme with a combination of GCSEs or equivalent and relevant work experience. Post-16 qualifications are not a prerequisite.

Applications will be considered from people with an interest in, and experience of, related occupations but who do not possess formal qualifications.

Interviews are not normally required as part of the admissions process.
Duration 3 years
Course times Vaughan College Thursdays 1.30 – 5.00pm Course begins in October
Distance Learning Intakes are in April and October

Course fees
The course costs £1,100 per, annum* for EU and home students. The fee for overseas students is £1,225 per annum*

Course Director: Malcolm Flaherty

Further Information
Vaughan: Sue Livingston 0116 252 5908
Distance Learning: Julie Cawthorne 0116 252 5964
Institute of Lifelong Learning University of Leicester 128 Regent Road Leicester LE1 7PAEmail: mvco@le.ac.uk

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