Systems Thinking Practice (Apprenticeship)
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying postgraduate diploma in Systems Thinking Practice at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom:
Security, sustainability, flexibility, and engineering in today’s societies require ways of thinking and communicating which support identifying and solving complex problems. This is a very practical and new course. Students will enjoy the support of the employer and Cranfield until the end of the course, and will also be able to receive at least a 20% off the job hours. Benefits of this course include: acquiring problem solving skills, engaging with stakeholders, decision makers, and partners to facilitate the development of common methods for understanding, interpreting, and defining the system of interest, interacting with effective people to co-design appropriate experiments and interventions to meet challenges, providing opportunities to explore outcomes, and facilitate learning.
The world is constantly changing, so it affects the way organizations operate and their decision-making process. The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and skills of systems thinking to support the development of governance processes, help organizational sustainability, and make appropriate decisions for organizations. Graduates will be better prepared to meet current and future demands arising from complex global issues. They can also continue their profession more effectively in their current organization.
The training is provided by leading Cranfield experts with collective thematic research and industry knowledge. This course consists of compulsory and elective modules. Three modules are delivered at Cranfield campus, combining workshops, face-to-face lectures, and teamwork. Three modules begin with a short on-campus study and are completed through workplace practice. One main module and the elective modules are delivered through the learning portal. The provided modules may be modified or canceled due to research advances, changes in rules or for various other reasons. Compulsory modules include the following:
- Fundamentals of Systems Thinking
- Introduction to Systems Methods
- Dialogue and Collaboration
- Systems Practice
- Systems Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
- Systems Research Methods
- Systems Thinking Development and Exploitation
Admission requirements of postgraduate degree in Systems Thinking Practice:
The course only offers a part-time PgDip degree, which takes three years to successfully complete. To study the course, students need a first or second class UK honours or equivalent. Candidates with lesser qualifications but with significant relevant work experience may be accepted.
Fees and funding
Apprenticeship Levy
MSc Part-time: £18,000 **
** This only includes tuition and evaluation of the end point
According to Apprenticeship Levy plan, employers can fund apprenticeships for any new or existing employee with the right to work in the UK and their main place of work. Qualified organizations can use their Apprenticeship Levy to cover program costs. This program meets the needs of the Level 7 apprenticeship standard.
Language requirements of postgraduate degree in Systems Thinking Practice:
IELTS: 7.0 overall and 5.5 in all skill components
TOEFL: 100 total and minimum skill component scores of 18 reading, 17 listening, 20 speaking and 17 writing
Pearson PTE: 68 overall and 59 in all skill components
Cambridge Assessment English: Cambridge English Scale score of 190 overall and 160 in all skill components
Trinity College London: Overall Pass outcome
Language Cert: Pass overall and 33 in all skill components
* You can apply for one of the Cranfield’s pre-sessional EAP courses, if you do not meet the English language entry requirements.
The expiration date for the exams is only two years of the course start date. Combination of scores in two or more tests is not accepted, all elements of test results must be shown in one test. All test scores are checked with test providers.
Other living expenses needed for studying postgraduate diploma in Systems Thinking Practice:
Single student:
- Accommodation: £500-£1000/Month
- Food: £260-£325/Month
- Travel: £40-£50/Month
- General expenses*: £150-£200/Month
Couples and families:
Accommodation:
- Couple: £2,500
- Couple with one child: £2,700
- Couple with two children: £3,000
- Couple with three children: £3,200
Additional guidance:
- Food: £70-£80/weakly per one person
- Clothing and laundry:
Weekly launderette for one person: £5-£8
Winter clothing estimate for one person: £350-£450
- Television: £159/year
University Deadlines:
There is no set time for applying to study in this field. Hence, applicants can apply any time. If accepted, they will be able to study in the next semester.
Start date: September 2022
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Expenses (GBP)
18000
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
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accommodation
The School of Water, Energy and Environment, the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, and the School of Management are located on the Cranfield Campus, as well as many industrial-scale facilities for research.
There are many facilities on Cranfield Campus, including: student accommodation options, two hotels with full accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities, sports and recreation facilities, and a private airport. Cranfield Campus sports facilities include several tennis courts sports pitches, playing fields, an aerobics stadium, and a fitness center.
Students admitted to a full-time course can apply for on-campus accommodation. They will also be able to find private housing off campus in nearby areas. Cranfield Campus has 1,466 single rooms, 75 studio apartments for couples, and 97 family homes including two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom houses. All dormitories have Wi-Fi internet connection. All students will benefit from Endsleigh insurance, which covers the risks that may occur while living in student accommodation.
Cranfield University provides many opportunities for students to participate in a various range of societies and clubs, such as the Musicians Society, Astronomical Society, and Basketball Club. The Cranfield Student Association is managed by a team of selected students. It is also supported by a small team of staff. Its purpose is to promote student welfare and to organize cultural, social, and sporting activities.
Cranfield has a wealthy collection of library resources and services to support students’ academic work. This collection has nearly 200 academic and leading commercial databases which provide access to in-depth application topics and current information related to the subject under study. It also has more than 22,000 e-journals, as well as core collections of reports, magazines, books, and a range of current awareness services.
Cranfield provides support, services and systems, whether industry-leading software and high-performance computing capabilities or network access. It offers a high-speed, wireless network to provide students with the opportunity to access a wealth of online services. Cranfield IT services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on and off campus, and gives students access anytime, anywhere.
After Graduation
Students will benefit from Cranfield Career Development Services, which have a variety of aspects and functions, from providing 1: 1 coaching to connecting with employers. Students will have access to some key resources before entering the university to prepare their resume for the recruitment season. Upon arrival they will be able to join workshops to create their own professional profile and start applying for vacancies. During the year, Cranfield organizes events, careers fairs, and client presentations to present job opportunities and networking, where students attend interviews and negotiate proposals.
From 1 July 2021, the British Government has launched a new route for international graduates to increase their employment opportunities in the UK. This route welcomes all international students who have successfully completed their course at Cranfield. This visa allows MSc graduates for two years and doctoral graduates for three years to work or search in any position or job they wish and it can be converted to a skilled work visa after finding a job in