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The Legal Studies, European & Commercial Law programmes are best suited to participants with a minimum Intermediate level of English on entry (IELTS 6.0 for the certificate; IELTS 5.5 for the higher certificate, diploma and foundation), who are seeking a professional skills programme specialising in English, and European & international commercial law. The courses are aimed at young professionals and students who are seeking a career or further study in law-related fields and require proficiency in English. Depending on the options selected by students, these courses lead to awards from BBSI and NCFE awards, and the City & Guilds (Vocational Key Skills Certificate) . Certificate A 12-week (1-term) certificate course (CLS 12) comprises 26 lessons weekly in English, and European & international commercial law. Students would study term 2 of the diploma programme. The course leads to BBSI and NCFE awards. The minimum language proficiency for entry is IELTS 6.0. Course Content Term 1: Weeks 1-12 16 lessons business communication skills 10 lessons English 4 lessons IT Skills, or IELTS Preparation/Academic Study Skills (ULS only) Term 2: Weeks 13-24 16 lessons in legal studies 10 lessons English 4 lessons IELTS Preparation/Academic Study Skills (ULS only) Term 3: Weeks 25-36 10 lessons in legal studies 6 lessons in English 4 lessons IELTS Preparation/Academic Study Skills (ULS only) Course Elements Topics covered include: English legal system employment law human rights criminal law property law international law law of tort, including physical injury & economic loss sale of goods & consumer protection law of taxation , employment, contract & competition international jurisdiction European Union law company & commercial law (share & company capital, legal entities etc) Course Objectives to develop confidence and fluency in the language beyond intermediate level to develop effective business and professional communication skills to build appropriate legal vocabulary to develop a practical understanding of international, European law & legal procedure to develop an understanding of current international legal theory & practice to prepare students for university degree courses related to law and legal studies fields to prepare students for the IELTS examination to prepare students for the optional ECDL qualification Learning Outcomes Students with good attendance and who complete all assignments can expect to achieve a minimum language level of IELTS 6.5/7.0. They will also be able to function effectively in English in a professional legal and business environment, and will have acquired a sound knowledge and understanding of international law, business law and legal systems procedures. Examinations City & Guilds Vocational Key Skills Certificate (Level 3) examinations (continual assessment - Term 1): Communications Skills Application of Number IT NCFE (continual assessment throughout) Optional Examinations IELTS ECDL
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The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management programmes are best suited to participants with a minimum Intermediate level of English on entry (IELTS 5.5 for the certificate; IELTS 5.0 for the higher certificate, diploma and foundation), who are seeking a professional skills programme specialising in English, travel, tourism and hospitality management. The courses are aimed at young professionals and students who are seeking a career or further study in international travel and tourism and require proficiency in English. Depending on the options selected by students, these courses lead to awards from BBSI and Virgin Atlantic Airways, City & Guilds (Vocational Key Skills Certificate). To meet the ever increasing world-wide demand for internationally recognised qualifications, BBSI offers the Virgin Atlantic Fares & Ticketing Levels 1 & 2 qualifications as integral parts of its travel and tourism courses. These qualifications are for people who aspire to the top jobs in airline ticket sales, and therefore need the professional IATA* points that are a prerequisite for a successful career in the travel industry. *(IATA approved travel agencies must have staff who, between them, hold a minimum total of 40 points with 30 being the maximum held by any one person.) Certificate A 12-week (1-term) certificate course (CTT 12) comprises 26 lessons weekly in English, travel, tourism and hospitality management. Students would study term 2 of the diploma programme. The course leads to BBSI, as well as the Virgin Atlantic Fares & Ticketing Certificate, as appropriate (Level 1 or 2). The minimum language proficiency for entry is IELTS 5.5. The Fares & Ticketing Level 1 course commences in January & July annually, whilst Fares & Ticketing Level 2 commences October & April. The Fares & Ticketing Level 1 qualification must b e obtained prior to candidates being eligible for Level 2. Course Elements Course topics covered include: hospitality management retail travel services tour operators economic impact of tourism resort planning & development visitor attraction management tour guides & representatives waterborne transport air transport marketing the tourism product road & rail transport historical development of tourism accommodation classification career options in tourism future developments structure of the industry airport procedures ancillary travel products leisure & business travel personal skills development Virgin Atlantic Fares & Ticketing, Level 1 (term 2) Virgin Atlantic Fares & Ticketing, Level 2 (term 3) Course Objectives to develop confidence & fluency in the language beyond intermediate level to develop effective business communication skills to build appropriate vocabulary for the travel & tourism industry to develop a practical understanding of travel, tourism & hospitality management to develop an understanding of current developments & customer service issues within the travel industry to prepare students for university degree courses in travel & tourism-related fields to prepare students for the IELTS examination to prepare students for the optional ECDL qualification Learning Outcomes Students with good attendance and who complete all assignments can expect to achieve a minimum language level of IELTS 6.0/6.5. They will also be able to function effectively in English in a professional business environment in fields related to international tourism and hospitality management, and will have acquired a sound knowledge and understanding of the tourism industry. Examinations City & Guilds Vocational Key Skills Certificate (Level 3) examinations (continual assessment - Term 1): Communications Skills Application of Number IT Virgin Atlantic Airways Fares & Ticketing Levels 1 and/or 2 Optional Examinations NCFE (continual assessment throughout) IELTS ECDL
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The Media & Communications programmes are best suited to participants with a strong Intermediate level of English on entry (equivalent to IELTS 6.0 for the certificate; IELTS 5.5 for the higher certificate, diploma and foundation), who are seeking a professional skills programme specialising in English, media and communications. The courses are aimed at young professionals and students who are seeking a career or further study in media-related fields and require proficiency in English. Depending on the options selected by students, these courses lead to BBSI and NCFE awards, and the City & Guilds (Vocational Key Skills Certificate) . Certificate A 12-week (1-term) certificate course (CMC 12) comprises 26 lessons weekly in English, media and communications. Students would study term 2 of the diploma programme. The course leads to BBSI and NCFE awards. The minimum language proficiency for entry is IELTS 6.0. University Foundation The University Foundation (UMC24/36), in its 2 or 3-term format, expands the diploma programme to 30 lessons weekly to include Academic Study Skills and IELTS Examination Preparation. The ULS also includes individual counselling and guidance in all aspects of study at UK universities, as well as full assistance with the university application process. Course Content Term 1: Weeks 1-12 16 lessons business communication skills 10 lessons English 4 lessons IT Skills, or IELTS Preparation/Academic Study Skills (UMC only) Course Elements Topics covered include: Film and Photography commercial film - documentary/editorial/fashion/ advertising critical and conceptual language for visual culture history and development of cinema documentary film and photography stock libraries, agents and agencies licensing, syndication, copyright, intellectual property introduction to film making Journalism and PR readership and segmentation role of the press representation, ownership and regulation ethics and the law publics defined critiques and reviews press releases and publicity media relations persuasion v propaganda TV and Radio Studies history and development of TV, radio and the press sociology of mass media listener/ viewer segmentation advertising on TV and radio representation, ownership and regulation ethics and the law Technology and commercial uses development of media interactive technologies impact of technology on communication in the future digital revolution - high definition TV and radio, press, etc new media via the internet Course Objectives to develop confidence and fluency in the language beyond intermediate level to develop effective general and business communication skills to build appropriate vocabulary for a career in Media to develop a practical, professional understanding of the use of media in the world of arts, entertainment, IT and business to develop an understanding of current theory & practice within the business sector to prepare students for university degree courses related to law and legal studies fields to prepare students for the IELTS examination to prepare students for the optional ECDL qualification Learning Outcomes Students with good attendance and who complete all assignments can expect to achieve a minimum language level of IELTS 6.5/7.0. They will also be able to function effectively in English in a professional legal and business environment, and will have acquired a sound knowledge and understanding of many applications of media at a professional level. Examinations City & Guilds Vocational Key Skills Certificate (Level 3) examinations (continual assessment - Term 1): Communications Skills Application of Number IT
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