Final+Qualifying+Assignment

The UFA is an award that can be built up from our short courses. It is a 60 credit qualification at level 4 and can provide you with your first taste of Higher Education. It comes from a series of linked modules on a specific theme (a '[|**study route**]'). The study route for Brayton Technology College is **'Supporting Learning and Teaching with ICT'.** There is a very enjoyable presentation ceremony at the University in November - wine, food and VIPs.


 * Aims**
 * To provide an opportunity for student-directed study as completion of a programme of study in the UFA to enable the achievement of the full qualification.
 * To enable a student to demonstrate academic skills appropriate for successful participation in further study at level 4
 * To enable the student to provide evidence of achievement of the full complement of learning outcomes for the UFA programme, through a project designed to address any programme outcomes not met within modules selected earlier in their study
 * To provide evidence of the achievement of programme outcomes for external examination

To achieve the award students need to complete an independent study of their own choice( 2000 - 3000 words maximum) and a reflective piece of writing (500 words maximum). Students are mentored through the process by a nominated tutor. The assignment is first and second marked at the the university and then forwarded to an external examiner. The award is Achieved or Not Achieved. ( Note: We have 100% pass rate! - such is the quality of our mentoring.) Students are given a percentage mark as a guide to their future learning. It is worth looking at the marking criteria document as it will guide your writing.

The closing dates for 2008 are **June 20th** ( Exam Board on July 4) and **August 31st** ( Exam Board in September). Useful docs are attached. They can also be downloaded from this website http://www.hull.ac.uk/foundationaward


 * Examples of Study Titles** [[file:Title Ideas.doc]]
 * Formal Assignment Proposal** [[file:FPWProposalForm.doc]]
 * Assignment Front Cover** [[file:FPWStudentPlagiarismand1stMarkingSheet.doc]]
 * Guidance Notes for students** [[file:FPWStudentGuidance.doc]]
 * Avoiding Plagiarism** [[file:Avoiding Plagiarism.doc]]
 * Writing Your Essay** [[file:FPWWritingYourFinalPieceofWork.doc]]
 * Example plan for the assignment drawn up with support of the tutor** [[file:FQA Learning Styles.doc]]
 * The Reflective Piece of Writing** [[file:FPWReflectivePiece.doc]]
 * Marking Criteria** [[file:FPWCriteriaforMarking.doc]]
 * Guidance on referencing** [[file:referencing.cfm.pdf]]