Foundation Certificate in Business, Law and Social Sciences: Programme Specification

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Foundation Certificate in Business, Law and Social

Sciences: Programme Specification

Module Summaries

Subject-specific modules:

FC005 Introduction to Social Sciences

This module offers an introduction to the four key aspects of social science: anthropology, sociology, economics and political science. The module also examines the role of society and a number of important social issues.

FC006 Economics in an International Context

You will develop an understanding of the theory and practice of how markets operate and the factors influencing international trade and investment.

FC009 Business and the Business Environment

You will learn about the national and international business environment, review various types of businesses and their different objectives, and consider the implications of globalisation.

FC010 Business Enterprise

This module examines the concept of enterprise considers how and why economic activity develops, the role of culture and how to analyse business performance.

FC011 The Individual, State and Society

This module develops an overview of the philosophical, economic, social and political aspects of the important relationship that exists between the individual, state and society.

FC012 Introduction to Legal Systems and Principles

You will be given the knowledge to develop a broad-based, fundamental grounding in legal principles and systems.

FC040 Statistics

This module develops an understanding of statistics and basic mathematics, as well as an ability to analyse and interpret data.

Extra core module for three-term (Language programme): FC201 Language for Study 1

You will improve your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation through a variety of fun and interactive teaching. The module refers to Skills for Study 1 and helps you build confidence, write short essays, enter into discussions and summarise information orally.

Common core modules: FC202 Language for Study 2

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analyse written and oral information better, and present your views in practical forms including short reports and oral interactions involving analysing and speculating on data. This module also refers to content on Skills for Study 2.

FC203 Language for Study 3

In this module, which refers to the Skills for Study 3 module, you will learn to understand and use language to support complex lines of argument and clearly present your own opinions. You will explore evidence for lines of thought in writing and in discussions.

FC501 Skills for Study 1

You will be encouraged to communicate confidently and become aware of basic analytical thinking. You will learn how to undertake research and to avoid plagiarism, as well as note-taking,

presentation and essay-writing skills.

You will build up critical analysis skills through understanding written and spoken information and then reporting your views orally and in writing. You will learn to apply judgement and reasoning in forming conclusions.

You will build on the skills learnt in Skills for Study 2, researching and analysing information and presenting conclusions in a constructive and considered fashion in writing and through oral presentations.

Extra core modules for three-term (Enhancement) programme: FCEN01 Personal Development and Pre-Study Skills

This is a more advanced study of various subjects and academic skills on your programme. You will be trained in a range of study, numeracy and personal development skills appropriate to the level of a Foundation Certificate. You will also learn concepts and topics that will support your development as a student in a UK university.

FCEN03 Introduction to British Society and Culture

You will be given an academic introduction to life and culture in the UK, which should complement your experiences of living and studying in the UK as an international student. The module aims to combine an overview of the structure of British society with an

understanding of the historical influence that created it.

FCEN06 Preparatory Mathematics and Information Communications Technology

You will develop basic IT skills, alongside an awareness of how computers can be used efficiently and effectively for study in the UK. You will also develop an understanding of how computers can be utilised effectively in the context of studying at a modern UK university. Additionally, you will be given a solid grounding in mathematics which will benefit your studies throughout.

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Module credit information

(FC Business Pathway)

Preparatory English Terms

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS below 5.0 will undertake Preparatory English.

3-Term Language Programme

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS of 5.0 will undertake a 3-Term Language Programme.

Non-credit bearing Term 3 Language for Study 1

(FC201-3T) 6 HRS

Language for Study 2

(FC202-3T 6 HRS

Skills for Study 1

(FC501-3T) 6 HRS

Total hours per week 18 HRS

Credit bearing Term 4 Credit bearing Term 5

Statistics for the Social _{Sciences (FC040)} 6 HRS (12 credits) Economics in an international context

(FC006) 6 HRS (12 credits)

Business and the Business

Environment (FC009) 6 HRS (12 credits)

Business Enterprise

Language for Study 3 _(FC203-3T) 3 HRS (8 credits) Language for Study 3 _(FC203-3T) 3 HRS (8 credits) Skills for Study 2 _(FC502-3T) 5 HRS (12 credits) Skills for Study 3 _(FC503) 5 HRS (12 credits) Total hours per week 20 HRS Total hours per week 20 HRS

Term 1 Term 2

Part A Part B

General English

(PEGD01GE) General English (PE05GE)

General English (PE06GE) Speaking and Listening

(PEGD01SL) Speaking and Listening (PE05SL) Speaking and Listening (PE06SL) Reading and Writing

(PEGD01RW) Reading and Writing (PE05RW) Reading and Writing (PE06RW)

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3-Term Enhancement Programme

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS of at least 5.5 can undertake a 3-Term Enhancement Programme.

Non-credit bearing Term 3

Introduction to British Society and

Culture (FCEN03) 4 HRS

Preparatory Mathematics and Information Communication

Technology (FCEN06) 6 HRS

Personal Development and Pre-Study

Skills (FCEN01) 6 HRS

Statistics for the Social Sciences _(FC040) 6 HRS (12 credits) Economics in an international _{context (FC006)} 6 HRS (12 credits) Business and the Business _{Environment (FC009)} 6 HRS (12 credits) Business Enterprise _(FC010) 6 HRS (12 credits) Language for Study 2

(FC202-2T) 3 HRS

(FC203-2T) 3 HRS (8 credits)

Skills for Study 1 (FC501-2T)

6 HRS (wks 1-4)

Skills for Study 3

Skills for Study 2 _(FC502-2T) 6 HRS (wks 5-11)

(12 credits) Total hours per week 20 HRS

2-Term Programme

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS of at least 5.5 can undertake a 2-Term Programme.

Statistics for the Social Sciences _(FC040) 6 HRS (12 credits) Economics in an international _{context (FC006)} 6 HRS (12 credits) Business and the Business _{Environment (FC009)} 6 HRS (12 credits) Business Enterprise _(FC010) 6 HRS (12 credits) Language for Study 2 _(FC202-2T) 3 HRS Language for Study 3 _(FC203-2T) 3 HRS (8 credits) Skills for Study 1 _(FC501-2T) 6 HRS _{(wks 1-4)} Skills for Study 3 _(FC503) 5 HRS (12 credits) Skills for Study 2 _(FC502-2T) 6 HRS (wks 5-11)

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(FC Law and Social Sciences Pathway)

Preparatory English Terms

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS below 5.0 will undertake Preparatory English.

3-Term Language Programme

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS of 5.0 will undertake a 3-Term Language Programme.

Non-credit bearing Term 3 Language for Study 1

(FC201-3T) 6 HRS

(FC202-3T) 6 HRS

Skills for Study 1

(FC501-3T) 6 HRS

Statistics for the Social

Sciences (FC040) 6 HRS (12 credits) Introduction to Legal Systems and Principles (FC012) 6 HRS (12 credits) Introduction to Social

Sciences (FC005)

6 HRS (12 credits)

The Individual, State and

Society (FC011) 6 HRS (12 credits)

(FC203-3T) 3 HRS (8 credits) Language for Study 3 (FC203-3T) 3 HRS (8 credits) Skills for Study 2

(FC502-3T) 5HRS (12 credits) Skills for Study 3 (FC503) 5 HRS (12 credits)

Total hours per week20 HRS Total hours per week 20 HRS 3-Term Enhancement Programme

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS of at least 5.5 can undertake a 3-Term Enhancement Programme.

Non-credit bearing Term 3 Introduction to British Society

and Culture (FCEN03) 4 HRS

Preparatory Mathematics and

Information Communication 6 HRS Term 1 Term 2 Part A Part B General English (PEGD01GE) General English (PE05GE) General English (PE06GE) Speaking and Listening

(PEGD01SL) Speaking and Listening (PE05SL) Speaking and Listening (PE06SL) Reading and Writing

(PEGD01RW) Reading and Writing (PE05RW) Reading and Writing (PE06RW)

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Technology (FCEN06)

Personal Development and

Pre-Study Skills (FCEN01) 6 HRS

Sciences (FC005) 6 HRS (12 credits) The Individual, State and Society (FC011) 6 HRS (12 credits) Language for Study 2

(FC202-2T) 3 HRS Language for Study 3 (FC203-2T) 3 HRS (8 credits)

Skills for Study 1

(FC501-2T) 6 HRS (wks 1-4) Skills for Study 3 (FC503) 5 HRS (12 credits) Skills for Study 2

(FC502-2T)

6 HRS (wks 5-11)

2-Term Programme

Students that enter the programme with an IELTS of at least 5.5 can undertake a 2-Term Programme.

Sciences (FC005) 6 HRS (12 credits) The Individual, State and Society (FC011) 6 HRS (12 credits) Language for Study 2

(FC202-2T) 3 HRS Language for Study 3 (FC203-2T) 3 HRS (8 credits)

Skills for Study 1

(FC501-2T) 6 HRS (wks 1-4) Skills for Study 3 (FC503) 5 HRS (12 credits)

Skills for Study 2 (FC202-2T)

6 HRS (wks 5-11)