Work Based Distance
Learning Programmes
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Work Based Distance Learning dlsg.lincoln.ac.uk
Creating Corporate Access
to Higher Education
Redefining access to higher education for professionals
at a global level, the University of Lincoln’s Work Based
Distance Learning programmes bridge the gap between
corporate training and degree level study.
Our Work Based Distance Learning programmes are top-up degrees. They are designed to give employees a competitive edge by using the context of each student’s job to inform the content of the programme.
What is Work Based Distance Learning?
Involving a range of key work-based management activities, the programme allows employees to build on existing expertise to achieve a degree studied alongside their current role. Rather than a taught, linear course, the Work Based Distance Learning programmes are a framework for learning based around the student’s daily work.
These academically rigorous, yet flexible programmes, can be completed in up to two years, depending on individual circumstances and experience.
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Fast and Flexible
Students have up to two years in which to complete these part-time top-up degree programmes and will therefore be able to fit them around their current roles and other commitments.
Knowledge Retention and Development
Retain key knowledge within your workforce and develop staff in line with organisational strategy.
Expert Advice
Employees benefit from access to field-relevant experts, able to advise on work-based projects.
Builds on Prior Knowledge
Programmes capitalise on the high level of skills and learning demonstrated daily in the workplace and further develop knowledge to help employees succeed at work.
Individually Tailored
Learning is structured around a student’s current role, allowing lessons learnt to be applied in the workplace, in real time and to relevant projects.
Four Intakes
Students can join the programme at four points throughout the year; February, May, August and November. This allows students to get their qualifications underway when it’s convenient to them.
Delivered via Distance
The programme is delivered via distance learning with no campus study element or day release required, so students need not compromise their careers.
“I’m proud of myself to have
done the course. The degree helped
me get my current role and will
open doors for me in the future.”
Dan Mather, WBDL Graduate
Dan Mather, WBDL Graduate
Work Based Distance Learning dlsg.lincoln.ac.uk
Work Based Distance
Learning Programmes
Designed to integrate learning at work into an academic setting,
the Work Based Distance Learning programmes support,
enhance and accredit the knowledge, understanding and skills
already acquired in the workplace.
Programme Outcomes
During the programme students will:
Develop critical reflection techniques to challenge and expand on individual management skills Understand the context of change management, explore the impact of change on people, and how structure and culture support or inhibit change Gain an understanding of the nature of complex problems and integrate learning, ideas and techniques into the workplace
Build on skills and subject expertise as part of a dissertation, demonstrating the ability to work independently on a major piece of research.
Who are they for?
Each programme is designed to meet the needs of employees in any business, who want to upgrade their operational skills and progress their qualifications to degree level. The minimum entry requirement is an HND or equivalent, with either:
Considerable work-based experience A completed work-based apprenticeship.
Susie Stephenson, Executive Assistant BA (Hons) Business Management Graduated in 2013
With over 20 years’ experience managing high-level administrative projects supporting CEOs and Entrepreneurs in start-up mode, Susie studied towards a Business Management degree following the completion of her Advanced Diploma.
On choosing Lincoln:
“I was searching for a degree I could combine with work that was specifically Business Management, which led me to the University of Lincoln Work Based Distance Learning degrees. Business Management is a wide area and some degrees are more finance based, so the modules suited exactly what I was looking for as I was able to apply it to my work environment.”
Learning and support:
“My tutors were able to link theory and practice by giving examples from their own professional experience in understanding the business tools and techniques to apply to certain aspects in the business environment. This helped me look at different ways when solving problems and the different approaches available. The tutors were very accessible; you could book in time on a one-to-one basis.”
Balancing workloads:
“The course is hard work in that you have to be motivated when distance learning and managing your time - but very rewarding when you finally get to graduation day.”
Post completion:
“You get a thirst for knowledge and analyse things a lot more, thinking about how you would approach things if you hadn’t done this degree. It’s definitely raised my profile. I’m really pleased. Lincoln was perfect, I did the right degree.”
Why Lincoln?
Almost 70% of graduating students are in career-relevant, degree-level employment (exceeding the national average)
Excellent industry links and a number of courses are accredited or endorsed by relevant professional bodies Courses are informed by cutting-edge research that is having a positive impact on society.
Each degree is based on the real demands of the student’s current role. Students are challenged to critically evaluate ideas against academic theories and models at degree level, expanding on individual management skills.
Programmes Available
The programmes offered by the University of Lincoln are designed to give employees a competitive edge founded on professional experience.
BA (Hons) Business Management
This programme is designed to help students advance their careers by furthering their management competence and general employability. Lincoln is consistently rated amongst the top Universities for Business and Management education in the UK National Student Survey.
BSc (Hons) Engineering Management
This programme enables students to extend their skills, knowledge and vision and provides them with opportunities for personal and career development. Lincoln is a centre of excellence in industrial power and energy. In collaboration with Siemens, the University of Lincoln founded the first new School of Engineering in the UK for 20 years. World-leading, research-active staff provide links with a range of employers in the engineering sector.
BSc (Hons) Logistics Management
Developed in close collaboration with employers, this programme aims to act as a catalyst for change at both a personal and an organisational level. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Michael Howitt Head of Work Based Learning Tracey White Programmes Manager
Work Based Distance Learning
Programme
Overview
Stuart Parker Quality Manager, Wyman-GordonBSc (Hons) Engineering Management Commenced February 2013
Unable to take time away from his job, the Work Based Distance Learning (WBDL) programmes provided Stuart with the perfect option of obtaining a degree without compromising his career.
Why choose WBDL programmes at Lincoln:
“I had always wanted to do an Engineering Management degree. I thought it would be a day release and I wasn’t sure how my company would take that. I found the Work Based Programme and did some research into it. I went back to the HR Director and they said it fits in perfectly as I didn’t have to be away from the office for a day. It ticked every box.”
On applying his studies to his role:
“Due to the nature of the company we do have many management challenges, which I can fit into my studies. Being a Quality Manager, I am responsible for the reporting and minimisation of any non-conformities. When we manufacture we work to a fixed process and to rigid tolerance levels, even the slightest of non-conformities is referred to the customer for sign-off. However, this is an inconvenience for the customer, so my project was to research in depth the reasons why we might have these issues and to action effective remedies. It also enabled me to pick up on the culture of the organisation and how it fed into it. It was a project I had to do in my role anyway, so it just went hand-in-hand. Everything I used in my studies went towards what I was doing within my role.”
On the programme delivery:
“The videos are great. It’s almost as good as being sat in a lecture room. I found they gave me a lot of direction on how to study and how the university works. It’s easy to watch and before you know it you’ve learned quite a lot without even realising. A video is better than being there. You can pause it, have a think, and make some notes. I found it so useful.”
Study while you Work
Our students and alumni work for a variety of organisations including:
Associated British Ports BMI Healthcare BNY Mellon British Gypsum Coca-Cola ConocoPhillips EasyJet Etihad Airways Halliburton Honda Maersk Oil Qatar McDermott International Mobil NHS Police Schlumberger Serco Shell Siemens Unilever. Key Facts
Complete a degree in up to two years 12-24 hours per week study commitment No campus study element
Day release for study not required Students do not require a company mentor.
Programme Fees
£7,000 fee for the duration of the programme Fees can be paid in two instalments: £3,500 to enrol and the remaining £3,500 in 12th month of study.
