INFORMATION RIGHTS LAW AND PRACTICE POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE NORTHUMBRIA.
Welcome to Northumbria University’s Information Rights Law and Practice Postgraduate certificate Information Rights Law and Practice Postgraduate Certificate Information Rights Law and Practice Postgraduate certificate
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Why the Information Rights Law and Practice Postgraduate certificate at Northumbria? This distance learning course is the first postgraduate qualification designed to unravel the complexities of information rights. Information Rights has developed as a profession in its own right in recent years, particularly since the introduction of landmark Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Environmental Information legislation. This course is designed to meet the distinct needs of those working in the area, where a detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation and an ability to apply it in practice is essential. The linked structure of the course gives you maximum flexibility in your studies. The PG Cert is the first stage award; you can either exit at this stage or progress to the PG Dip and LLM.
Information Rights Law and Practice Postgraduate certificate at Northumbria What will you learn? • You will develop a critical understanding of the laws relating to data protection in the UK and Europe. You will examine the development of data protection law in England and Europe, the provisions of the Data Protection Act, the EU Directive on Data Protection and the Data Protection Regulation which is due to replace it. • You will develop skills in three keys areas: problem identification and analysis, information gathering and presentation of results. • You will also develop a critical understanding of the laws relating to information rights in the UK and Europe
Information Rights Law and Practice Postgraduate certificate - Examples of Current Modules
Foundations of Information Rights
Data Protection
Legal Research
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Study Options Providing maximum flexibility supported by the latest technology, you will become part of our multinational, multicultural online community and, through collaborative learning approaches, will gain unique global perspectives. So if you want to learn on a course that fits around your lifestyle and you want to be part of our diverse, supportive, international, virtual community take a look at why studying distance learning with us is right for you. • 1 Year by Distanced Learning | September Start
Teaching and Assessment Teaching •Courses are split into modules worth 20 credits. •You study for 60 credits throughout the year •As a distance learning course, the key principle of your postgraduate provision is that of reflective practice, placing you at the centre of the learning process. You will be provided with detailed learning materials for each taught module via the eLearning portal site. •The course is taught from a practical viewpoint, enabling you to understand and apply the relevant law. Assessment, both formative and summative, forms an integral part of the learning experience. Formative assessment includes self-test questions, group discussion, informal peer assessment and non-assessed exercises. The main summative assessment method is individual assignment to encourage a deep learning and a critical approach to learning. •An online early “surgery” session with your course leader gives you the opportunity to discuss expectations, explore issues and provide guidance in terms of assignment submissions and extenuating circumstances.
Our Staff You will learn from inspirational academics with a genuine passion for their subject and extensive professional experience, through modules shaped by world-leading and internationally excellent research. Staff interests include domestic violence, privacy, human rights (particularly the rights of children) and data protection; the unauthorised disclosure of official documents and whistleblowing; and Environmental Information. Our academics balance teaching, research and working with external organisations. Team responsibilities include membership of the Gender Sexuality and Law Research Interest Group, membership of the steering group for the Legal Education and Professional Skills (LEAPS) Research Interest Group, and editorial responsibility for a number of leading law journals. The course is delivered by Northumbria Law School, three times winners of the prestigious “Best Law School” accolade, awarded by the Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards.
Entry Requirements for 2021 Applicants should normally have:
• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Law, or an honours degree with law modules. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable experience will also be considered. • English language requirements: English language requirements - International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). The university accepts many UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find more details at www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications.
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Our Facilities • Northumbria are 11th in the UK for Facilities.* • Major campus investment in recent years – Student Central, Digital Commons, Architecture Studios, Computer Information Sciences Building and Sports Central which is great for downtime. • One of the best academic libraries in the UK, held Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010, and with 24/7 access.*** • The 24/7 University Library achieves some of the highest levels of student satisfaction in the UK, and holds Cabinet Office accreditation for Customer Service Excellence. • Our IT, library and course resources are all ahead of sector for satisfaction.** *Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 *** National Student Survey 2019 *** Digital library is currently 24/7, access to library learning spaces reviewed in line with Covid-19 guidance.
Northumbria School of Law Facilities •Your course will be delivered online using the latest innovative software. •Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is an integral part of this course. You receive extensive support through our e-learning platform, Blackboard, where you can access a wide range of resources. These include online discussion forums, collaborative online learning, self-test materials and assessment tasks. •We use Panopto software to record teaching, feedback and practical exercises in Conferencing and Advocacy. This is a valuable aid in the process of reflection, critical thinking and improvement. •You will have access to wide variety of journals, databases, and law reports. The range and depth of resources reflects our position as the largest law school in the North East region.
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Career Success at Northumbria •Learn from 2020’s top young UK University. *Times Higher Education awards 2020. •A postgraduate degree will boost your earning potential - according to the Department for Education’s Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2017, postgraduates earn on average £6,000 a year more than their undergraduate counterparts. •Praise from Which? University Student Survey 2018 which ranked us as one of the top-rated universities for ‘job readiness’ in the UK. •Northumbria is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate start-ups based on turnover (HEBCIS Survey 2017/18). •Our Careers and Employment Service will help at every stage, from finding part-time jobs that fit alongside your studies and volunteering opportunities, through to finding your first full-time job after graduation. •Our University is ranked top 15 in the UK for graduates in highly skilled employment. *Graduate outcomes 2017/2018
Where do our Graduates Go? Information Rights Law and Practice has been designed for practitioners specifically charged with processing information and for other professionals working in environments where information is held, including central and local government, health, education and commerce. Our graduates are equipped with expert knowledge and theory in their chosen field along with critical, analytical, research and wider transferable skills. The course aims to ensure your development of legal knowledge, legal application and critical analysis and to equip you with the professional and reflective skills necessary for practice, whatever your profession. The curriculum will enable you to apply legal skills to common problems you are likely to experience in practice, provide you with skills necessary to reflect upon and develop policies relevant to you own workplace. The nature of the course means that, on completion, the majority of graduates progress to the Postgraduate Diploma.
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DISCLAIMER: All information on this presentation is accurate at the time of viewing. Courses starting in 2021 are offered as a mix of online and face to face teaching due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Students will be required to attend campus as far as restrictions allow. Contact time will increase as restrictions ease, or decrease, potentially to a full online offer, should restrictions increase. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.