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Foundation Degree in Leadership for Change and Growth

Key facts

2 years part-time
Enrolment in January & February. Course starts in March

Entry requirements
Formal academic qualifications are not necessarily required for entry. Successful applicants will display ability, a spirit of enterprise and social awareness and be highly motivated.

Tuition fees:
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Key benefits

  • Develop strong academic and vocational skills to boost your long-term employment prospects.
  • Study whilst continuing with work and family commitments.
  • Take a range of core modules, and develop two modules to match your interests and aspirations.
  • Opportunity to progress onto a full Honours degree.

Course outline 

This unique course brings you together with people from the business, public and voluntary sectors to to train and inspire you to become a leaders.

The course has been specially designed to meet the needs of both students and employers, and maximises opportunities for work-based learning.

Study guide & modules

The Foundation Degree is consists of ten modules:

  • Lifelong learning
  • The nature of leadership
  • Management and organisation
  • Financial planning
  • Law
  • Communications and ICT
  • Culture – diversity and the common good
  • Enterprising communities

Modules based on individual interest

  • Research project
  • Negotiated module
These modules relate especially to your leadership aspirations as well as your work situation. In these modules you will be able to develop further. Specialist assistance will be offered in your area of interest, for example, housing, community development, health, business, education and training and social enterprise.

Learning, teaching & assessment

A combination of workshops, distance learning, study days, local tutorials, mentors, learning counsellors and e-learning ensures the course fits around your working life so you can gain qualifications without having to take a career break.

Career progression and opportunities for further study

When you have successfully completed this Foundation Degree, you will be able to progress onto a full Honours degree. 

The course is specially designed to help you develop strong academic and vocational skills to boost your long-term employment prospects.

Further information and how to apply

Contact KYRA on 01564 778 141 or by e-mail at office@kyrabirmingham.org.uk

Download KYRA leaflet (PDF)