Return to Study - Business

Program Overview

This free Return to Study program prepares UK students aged 21+ for degree study in business, management, tourism, or hospitality. It enhances students' knowledge and skills in academic writing, research, presentation, and university study methods. Students must attend 90% of sessions, complete study skills sessions, and submit a personal statement and academic recommendation to progress to a degree program. The program supports careers in various sectors, including business, tourism, and hospitality.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This is a free, four-week, part-time Return to Study Entry program designed for UK students aged 21 or older who are interested in business, management, tourism, or hospitality but lack the Level 3 qualifications for a degree. The program prepares students to apply for a relevant degree program starting in September 2024. It aims to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to apply for a degree program, refresh their learning skills, and build their self-confidence. The program also provides subject introductions to the full range of business-related degrees delivered by the University of Central Lancashire.

Outline:

The program is delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online sessions, as well as self-guided study. The first session is a full day on the Preston Campus from 10am – 4pm. Subsequent sessions run on Wednesdays from 1pm – 5pm via online delivery. The program includes:

• Academic writing: Develops skills in academic writing.
• Research: Introduces research methods and techniques.
• Presentation skills: Enhances presentation skills.
• Subject introductions: Provides an overview of various business-related disciplines.
• University study skills: Covers skills required for success in university study.

Assessment:

The program requires:

• 90% Attendance Taught Sessions: Students must attend at least 90% of the taught sessions.
• Completion of all Study Skills sessions (self-guided): Students must complete all self-guided study skills sessions.
• Submission of a personal statement and an academic recommendation for progression: Students must submit a personal statement and obtain an academic recommendation for progression to a degree program.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face and online sessions. The first session is held on campus, while subsequent sessions are delivered online. The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields.

Careers:

The program supports career pathways across business, management, tourism, and hospitality. Graduates from these courses have gone on to work with various organizations, including:

• Merlin Entertainments
• British Airways
• Disney
• Hilton Hotel group
• Manchester Airport Group
• Visit England
• The New Zealand Tourist Board
• Premier Inn
• World Travel Holdings
• IBM
• BAE Systems
• Halfords
• Waitrose
• EE
• United Utilities
• Centrica
• Virgin
• Marriott

Other:

The program is based in the School of Business, which has strong links with local employers, ranging from large organizations to local SMEs. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach to introduce students to various business-related disciplines.