FdSc Payroll Management (UK Payroll)
The FdSc Payroll Management (UK Payroll) is a new qualification designed for future payroll leaders.
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Who is this qualification aimed at?
Content
This programme is delivered at levels four and five and is structured around a linear model in which students study a single module as they progress through the programme structure.
Level 4
Module 1 - Introduction to Academic Study Skills – 20 May 2024
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Self-motivation, resilience, and reflectiveness
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Managing study and work
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Understanding the type of language used in academic writing
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Writing clearly and concisely
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An introduction to academic argument
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An introduction to literature searching
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An introduction to critical reading and writing
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Understanding referencing and an introduction to Harvard Referencing
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Introduction to reflection
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Introduction to ethical issues
Module 2 - Managing People – 23 September 2024
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The nature and practice of performance management
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Types of performance management interventions, counselling, coaching, appraisal, and disciplinary process.
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Employee engagement
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The impact of organisational climate on staffing levels
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Flexible resource models
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Developing people
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Ethics and corporate social responsibility
Module 3 - Payroll Practitioner – 13 January 2025
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Statutory and contractual compliance issues
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Risk and their mitigation, including fraud and errors, over and underpayments
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Introduction to tools to identify and to mitigate risks
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Resourcing challenges: staffing levels, staff skills and knowledge and succession planning
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Analytics and standards
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The above will be within the context of working practices surrounding:
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Statutory payments
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Expenses and benefits
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Termination payments (including holiday pay)
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National Minimum Wage
Module 4 - Organisational Effectiveness – 5 May 2025
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The nature and practice of Organisational Effectiveness
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Organisational Structure and Culture
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Employee development
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The impact of different motivational forms
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Team dynamics
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Conflict Management
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Ethics and corporate social responsibility
Level 5
Module 5 - Academic Study Skills – 28 October 2025
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Citation and Harvard referencing
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Literature searching
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Academic research (Primary, Secondary and Desk-based)
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Evaluating sources
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Research Methods (Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed-method)
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Academic arguments (Understanding strengths and limitations) and structure
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Understanding reflective practice
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Understanding ethics in academic writing
Module 6 - Leadership and Management Development – 17 February 2025
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Attributes of Leadership and Management
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Transactional and Transformational Leadership
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Leadership Traits
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Groups and Teams
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Diagnostic of Personal Strengths
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Ethics and corporate social responsibility and the role of the leader
Module 7 - Employment Law – 9 June 2025
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An overview of the English Legal System
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Sources of Law that underpin Payroll and Employment Benefits
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Fundamental Principles of Contract Law
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The Contract of Employment and Worker Status
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Legal Management of Organisational Change and the Contract of employment
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Discharge / Termination of Contract
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Legal Recruitment and Selection
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Types of Organisational Data, Data Usage and Ethics
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Data Management and Compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018
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Application of Employment Benefits
Module 8 – Work Based Project – 13 October 2025
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Project planning
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Understanding the process of research
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Problem identification including articulating objectives and deliverables
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Time and resource management
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Presenting an argument and advocating
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Sourcing evidence and justifying methods
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Considering ethics and principles of responsible management
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Analysing and interpreting data
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Reflecting and identifying future directions
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Evaluating process and outcome
Entry requirements
- Must be over 16 years of age.
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Proficient in Maths and English to L2 (GCSE).
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Should be working in a payroll environment or have responsibility for a payroll function.
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Must hold associate student membership or above whilst studying the FdSc.
Do you have credits awarded for an appropriate university qualification. For example, FdA in Payroll Management.
If you need confirmation of the number of credits you have already been awarded on the FdA in Payroll Management, please contact [email protected].
Delivery
How much does it cost?
What do my course fees include?
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Allocation of fully qualified lecturers to support you during your studies.
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Induction session providing course information, structure, and advice.
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Individual and group Tutorials
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Access to the University of Lincoln's study platform, which provides:
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Discussion forums so that students can support each other and where tutors can respond to any questions relevant to the whole group
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Study material, induction, module workshop and tutorial slides, plus other relevant information
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University registration and the University of Lincoln student membership with specialist online student support.
For more information, please call 0121 712 1044 or email us.
*Saving equates to a reduction of the associate member fee of £30, plus we will waive the £50 registration fee.
Exam and assignment fees: Please note that there will be no additional costs for deferrals and re-sits if required.
Prices are valid until 1 September 2024 and reviewed annually for new students. The fee will remain the same for the duration of the course once students are enrolled.
Timetable and enrolment forms
Timetable
Intake
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Apply by
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Online Induction
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Course Start Date (first day of teaching)
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May 2024
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15/04/2024
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13/05/2024
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13/05/2024
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October 2024
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23/9/2024
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21/10/2024
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28/10/2024
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Enrolment
Student Loans
Students enrolling on the Foundation Degree Payroll Management (UK Payroll) are eligible to apply for a student loan to assist with funding these qualifications. Student loans are available to all self-funding students in England who have yet to receive a student loan. They are not based on, nor do they affect your credit rating.
Students living outside of England, in Scotland, Wales or Ireland for example, are outside the student loan process. Students from these areas who require public support to assist with funding should apply for a part-time student grant from their respective governing body.
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No requirement to pay course fees upfront
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No repayment unless or until you reach the gross earnings threshold for student loans outlined within current legislation
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Repayments only commence following completion of the qualification
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No effect on your credit history
You can find information on how to apply for a student loan on the University of Lincoln’s dedicated page.
When applying for a student loan for the FdSc Payroll Management (UK Payroll), you will be asked for the name of the Institute. Please state the 'University of Lincoln', not the CIPP, on your application form.
We suggest you contact the University of Lincoln team before completing the student loan application to obtain the correct information.
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Business Case Letter for FdSc Payroll Management (UK Payroll)