Undergraduate

South Stafford College is proud to be an approved center for Qualifi, a leading UK-based awarding organization renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and professional development. Qualifi’s globally recognized undergraduate and professional courses are designed to deliver practical skills, academic knowledge, and a competitive edge in the global job market. By partnering with Qualifi, South Stafford College ensures students benefit from internationally accredited qualifications that open doors to career success and further educational opportunities. Together, we prepare learners for a future of unlimited potential.

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Level 3 Diploma in Business Management

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Business Management

Credit Equivalency: 60

Level: 3

The Qualification has been created to develop and reward those learners who are looking to or already have chosen a career in a business-related sector. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the business sector. The outcome of the Diploma, which is a recognised UK Qualification, is for learners to develop the skills required by organisations globally.

Units

Mandatory

An Introduction to the Business Environment
Business Resources
An Introduction to Marketing
Human Resource Management

Optional

Business Communication
Understanding Health and Safety in the Business Workplace
Recruitment and Selection in Business

Learning Outcomes

The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
Recognising the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business and service provision
Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Entry Requirements

Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
Learners who have work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business management.

Progression routes

Qualifi Level 4 Certificate or 3 year Honours Degree at UK University

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology

Credit Equivalency: 240

Level: 5

Qualification Overview

The Extended Diploma is combination of both the Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas. Completing the Extended Diploma has a value of 240 credits. This is equivalent to a Foundation Degree and as such allows access to the final year at one of our university partners for a related Honours Degree. Learners who do not complete Extended Diploma but achieve a minimum of 120 credits at Level 4 will be awarded the QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Psychology 610/2149/0.

Units

The Scope of Psychology
Social And Developmental Psychology
Biopsychology
The Development of Psychological Attachments
Processes Of Human Memory
Research Methods and Investigating Psychology
Psychological Approaches to Depression and Schizophrenia
Visual Perception in a Psychological Context
Social Psychology: Pro and Anti-Social Behaviour
The Diversity of Addiction
Individual Differences: Intelligence, Personality and Criminology
Contemporary Issues and Debates in Psychology

Learning Outcomes

Understand the key methodological issues and theorising in social psychology.
Understand the main theoretical v views in cognition and development.
Understand the structure and function of the nervous system and the system’s location in
the brain.
Understand learning theory of attachment.
understand the diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia;
understand the concepts of criminological psychology;
understand the explanations for substance abuse and dependence;
understand the contribution of debates to the field of psychology.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

In certain circumstances, applicants with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the qualification.

As the programme is delivered in English, proficiency in the English language is essential. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide proof of your language proficiency, or by submitting an English language proficiency recommendation letter from a previous academic institution or employer.

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
University to complete a First Degree.
Employment in an associated profession.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Credit Equivalency: 240

Level: 5

Qualification Overview

The Extended Diploma is combination of both the Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas.

The qualification deals with complex and challenging organisational issues and opportunities. The units are closely linked to current day real world and work challenges and the qualification will test and develop learners’ workplace experience and abilities.

The qualification will require learners to make judgements and provide creative and practical solutions and ways of responding to organisational challenges and problems. An action-based approach will be sought and learners who have strong motivation to progress in their chosen career and business pathway will gain significantly from the qualification. The Level 5 units are also designed to dove-tail into a top-up undergraduate year at a UK University.

Units

Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Operations Management in Tourism and Resort Operations
Management of Visitor Attractions
Employability and Development in the Hospitality Industry
Tourism Destination Management
Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Cultural Tourism Management
Research Project

Learning Outcomes

An introduction and insight into the Hospitality and Tourism Industries
Background knowledge required to address the key aspects of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Develop knowledge and understanding of the Hospitality and Tourism Industries by exploring and analysing real-life scenarios and businesses
A qualification that enables students to gain credit towards degree entry
A qualification that enables students to develop the academic standards required for study at a higher level
To enable learners to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to business in private and public sectors
To enhance analytical and evaluative skills relating to business across a number of industries
To develop the learner’s ability to recognize and reflect on the process of personal learning and development, which facilitates the enhancement of key personal, sociable, and other transferable skills
To encourage the learner’s self-reflection, analytical, intellectual, and transferable skills

Entry Requirements

Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
University to complete a First Degree.
Employment in an associated profession.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking And Cyber Security

Credit Equivalency: 240

Level: 5

Qualification Overview

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security is to provide learners with an extended range of understanding of networking and cybersecurity. It is envisaged that learners who successfully complete this qualification will have gained a broader understanding of cyber security and how to implement networking systems to remove any such risks.

Units

Cyber Security Threat and Risk
Network Security and Data Communications
Database Security and Computer Programming
Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics
Security Strategy: Laws, Policies and Implementation
Physical IT Networking
Cryptography
Digital Investigations and Forensics
System Administration
Network Routing and Switching
Network Design and Administration

Entry Requirements

Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
University to complete a First Degree.
Employment in an associated profession.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology

Credit Equivalency: 240

Level: 5

Qualification Overview

The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles n the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.

Units

Learners must complete all four core units and any two elective units at Level 4*.

Core Units

Information Technology and IT Ethics
Mathematics and Statistics for IT
PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts

Elective Units

Logical IT Networking
Physical IT Networking
Web Programming
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming

Learners must complete all four core units and any two elective units at Level 5*.

Core Units

Technopreneurship
Network Security
C#.NET Programming
System Administration

Elective Units

Network Routing and Switching
Network Design and Administration
Content Management Systems
Web Design
Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce.

Learning Outcomes

To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
Effectively use verbal and communication skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage one’s own personal development and growth

Entry Requirements

Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
University to complete a First Degree.
Employment in an associated profession.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Networking

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Networking

Credit Equivalency: 240

Level: 5

Qualification Overview

The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 240 credits from Level 4 and Level 5.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
University to complete a First Degree.
Employment in an associated profession.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Web Design

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Web Design

Credit Equivalency: 240

Level: 5

Qualification Overview

Units

All 12 units are mandatory to receive 240 credits.

Information Technology and IT Ethics
Mathematics and Statistics for IT
PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
Web Design
Web Programming
Technopreneurship
Network Security
C#.NET Programming
System Administration
Content Management Systems
Web Design

Learning Outcomes

To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
Effectively use verbal and communication skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage one’s own personal development and growth

Entry Requirements

Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
University to complete a First Degree.
Employment in an associated profession.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-E-commerce

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-E-commerce

Credit Equivalency: 240

Level: 5

Qualification Overview

Units

All 12 units are mandatory to receive 240 credits.

Information Technology and IT Ethics
Mathematics and Statistics for IT
PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming
Technopreneurship
Network Security
C#.NET Programming
System Administration
Business to Business (B2B) E- commerce
Business to Consumer (B2C) E- commerce

Learning Outcomes

To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
Effectively use verbal and communication skills
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage one’s own personal development and growth

Entry Requirements

Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
Work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
A first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers hospitality and tourism management.

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Progression routes:

QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
University to complete a First Degree.
Employment in an associated profession.

Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration

Qualification title: Qualifi Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business Administration

Credit Equivalency: 120

Level: 6

Qualification Overview

The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programmes is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Units

Management Control
Management of Sales force
Strategic Marketing Management
Business Law
Research Project including Research Methods

Learning Outcomes

The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
Recognising the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business service provision
Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
To develop transferable skills and knowledge that will enable individuals to meet changes in business
To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Entry Requirements

Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 5 and/or;
Learners who have work experience in the business sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;

Applicant must be aged 18 or over.

Applicant must produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Progression routes:

• QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma via South Stafford College (SSC)
or a postgraduate degree .
• Employment in an associated profession

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