Creative and Cultural Business Graduate Certificate |

Program Overview

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The course supports students in developing their academic identity and skills in preparation for postgraduate study. Students will be exposed to and explore the scope and features of the creative and cultural industries, thereby developing academic skills, particularly in the areas of enquiry, research and communication.

Program Outline

The study materials allow students to develop a range of academic, creative business and professional skills which will allow graduates to join a postgraduate degree at RGU. The selected modules provide a strong theoretical foundation as well as practical digital skills generally and in areas specific to creative and cultural industries.

Modules

Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our

course and module disclaimer

for more information.

Detailed module information

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Learning Methods

This is an online course taught through

CampusMoodle

, the university’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which offers you flexibility of where and when you can study.

CampusMoodle

provides you with full open access to tutors and other class members. You will have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting.

The interactive virtual learning environment provides you with lecture and course materials including:

Virtual tutorials

Live chats

Discussion forums - student and tutor led

Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods

User friendly material

A typical week for a student will entail reading/watching/listening to lecture materials and various further required and optional published materials; participating in asynchronous (and sometimes synchronous) group learning activities such as debates and live chats; solo learning activities such as formative assessment quizzes; joining 'check-in' sessions with their personal tutor; and personally directed library research. Live sessions will be recorded where possible for watching on-demand, will usually run for up to one hour, with an indicative class size of 20.

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Activity Summary

Lectures - 48 hours per term

Independent Study - 252 hours per term

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Independent Study

As an online course, independent study includes both course-directed activities to be completed asynchronously and self-directed study.

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Staff Delivering on This Course

The course is taught by staff from existing subject areas including international tourism and hospitality, information management, digital marketing, strategic marketing, public relations, media and business analytics. External speakers will also be engaged as appropriate. Most staff are Fellows and Senior Fellows of Advance HE and several have been recipients of STAR Awards.

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Assessment

Typically students are assessed each year:

1 written assignment, including essay

2 portfolios

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Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

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Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Inclusion Centre

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Online Learning & Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on-campus or by online distance learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

CampusMoodle

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Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

Academic writing

Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)

Maths and statistics

English language

Information technology support

STUDY SKILLS SUPPORT

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Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.

University Library

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Prospects

This course is intended as a pre-Masters course so graduates are anticipated to advance onto one of the MSc courses in the School of Creative and Cultural Business.

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