Frequently asked questions
How much do the modules cost?
Click here to see the current list
of all module prices
When are the workshops?
Check the workshop dates
here
Where are the workshops held?
Check the venues for workshops
here
Can I ask a question before enrolling?
Yes. You can contact our registrar here.
What happens when after I have paid on line?
Click here for more details
I'm an existing student. What happened to my courses?
The CIDBT has many exciting new developments. In order to accommodate these changes and
to make your study with us even more flexible so that
you can tailor your own learning experience and higher
education qualifications with us, some courses have
been altered or removed to make way for other modules.
However, all modules that you may
have completed and University Credits gained are still
valid for each qualification level.
We have also taken this opportunity to alter course
numbers to bring them in line with the new European
University levels. Whereas modules were prefixed with
a 1, 2 or 3 (eg CFBA 1102) these have now altered to
level 4, 5, 6 as required by University Standards (eg
CFBA 4102)
For any student enquiries regarding the changes of
modules or course numbers, please email Ross McCarthy
(ross@cidbt.org.uk)
who will email or telephone you and discuss changes
with you.
When can I enrol?
You can enrol at any time on CFBA4110 (foundation module) once completed any module prefixed with the number 4 can be enrolled on. Levels 5 & 6 need approval from the registrar.
What does a module consist of work-wise?
Mainly written assignments, research work on module tasks, observing film and expert skills some modules have workshops and multiple choice questionnaires. Read more information here
Which modules have workshops?
The blue bar top left of any module page clarifies the module make-up. All level 5 and 6 modules have workshops and some of the level 4 contain workshops.
Where are the Canine Client centred films in dog training and psychology??
Here
The old site had some useful background information
- where has that gone?
Quite a bit of that needs to be updated following our
change to offer programmes comprising several modules
and new accredited ones too. All the best advice and
links will be added as soon as we can. In the meantime,
just ask a question on our Enquiry form.
How long do I have to complete modules?
Each module should be completed within six months of enrolment.
What help and support do I get?
Once your enrolment with us has been processed and accepted your tutor will contact you and help you through the tasks and what you need to do within 21 days of the enrolment. Thereafter, your tutor will guide you through the programme.
What is distance learning?
You study at home or at work and at your own pace (within
the period allowed) Your tutor provides the learning
materials and notes by correspondence, usually e-mail
these days, and guides you through a set of tasks designed
to provide an opportunity for you to meet the learning
outcomes required. More
information >>
How many modules do I need to take?
For a CFBA Certificate you need
40 Credits from CFBA modules and 20 from Work Based
Learning modules.
For an HE Certificate you
need 80 Credits from CFBA modules and 40 from Work Based
Learning.
For a Foundation Degree you
need 240 Credits from CFBA modules.
For an Honours Degree
you need 240 Credits from CFBA modules and 120 from
Work Based Learning.
All qualifications BA, FdA, and the HE Certificate contain approximately one third of distance learning Middlesex University modules in the format of project work or research projects which are undertaken once the CFBA modules have been completed. Thereafter you will be supplied, by the CIDBT, relevant information to facilitate your student transfer from the CIDBT to Middlesex University where you register for the final modules to complete your study and success. Middlesex University work based leaning department staff (not CIDBT) will explain the procedure from this point.
Do I have to attend the University full time
or part time?
Neither. All the Middlesex University and CFBA modules
are distance learning, with some workshops for CFBA
modules. Whilst you may find it very useful to meet
a University module tutor or use their excellent facilities
on campus you will almost invariably find that you can
complete WBS modules by e-mail, on-line submission,
phone and correspondence.
Help with fees
Go to Finance England and complete an application or
ask a question. Alternatively, you may be entitled to
a student loan or other types of support from a local
authority, Business Association or employer or educational
charity. Everyone will be a unique case.One third of all Higher Eduction Modules are WBS modules at Middlesex which we will inform you off upon completion of your CFBA modules. This
link is a good place to start.
Entry conditions
Read them here
Registration
You can enrol at any time. Your tutor will send you
the coursework and material shortly after enrolment
is confirmed. Your tutor will
advise you exactly when work is due to be submitted.
Workshop attendance - is it at a weekend or in the
week ?
Workshops are primarily held at weekends.
How many workshops per year?
Workshop dates will be published
on the site and your tutor will tell you when they
are too. Different modules have different numbers of
workshops - most have one or none at all. So it all
depends on which modules you take and how quickly you
complete them too! It's normally likley to be one or
two a year.
I'd like to know more about course accommodation
You can view where our workshops are held here.
What's in the price?
Your module study material (other than books, CDs,
DVDs etc.), tutor notes, tutor support, assessment costs,
CFBA certificate costs and some hotel accommodation (as decribed
in the particular workshop documentation issued) are
included. For some modules your tutor may require that
you acquire a book, CD or DVD which you may have to
purchase. You will, of course, also have correspondence,
maybe travel and stationery and essential equipment
costs associated with your studies that you might not
have incurred otherwise.
Can I bring a dog?
No.
Do you supply dogs for workshops?
Yes.
What do you consider experience in relation to entry
requirements?
Read this page about experience
Part-time study for people in employment or with other commitments.
The CIDBT allows you study at home, at work or on the move and or at your own pace. The Middlesex University part of the courses are also a first division player in distance learning throughout the world.
We’re experts when it comes to supporting people through their study.
- Our flexible study methods bring learning to life, combining top quality course materials and tutorial groups with e-learning methods and DVD media.
- You’re never on your own, thanks to plenty of on-going tutor support which is real people you can talk to and be given their telephone numbers. No faceless tutors behind web pages.
- These Middlesex University qualifications and CIDBT accredited modules let you tailor your studies around your choice of pet behaviour and specific dog behaviour.
- A full time study Degree takes 3 years so part time will take much longer. Foundation Degrees and canine or feline qualifications at other levels can be achieved in 12 months.
- In essence progression speed is in your hands.
How much time does it take?
The MU qualifications are designed to be flexible. By telling us which qualification you are studying towards and how many credits you want to study each year we will be able to identify your study intensity.
Qualification |
Credits required at each stage |
Total credits required |
Time required to complete (1) |
Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
Degree with honours |
120 |
120 |
120 |
360 |
3-4 years full-time study or 6 years part-time study |
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Foundation degree |
120 |
120 |
- |
240 |
2-3 years full-time study or 4 years part-time study |
Diploma of higher education |
120 |
120 |
- |
240 |
2-3 years full-time study or 4 years part-time study |
Certificate of higher education |
120 |
- |
- |
120 |
1 years full-time study or 2 years part-time study |
(1) The timings assume full-time study is similar to that of full-time education (120 credits per year), with part-time study at half this rate.
What support do I get?
Expert tutors on hand to answer your questions and
guide you. Enrolling on a WBS module also brings you
entitlement as a University student to a very wide range
of support and facilities, a possible grant, even NUS
discounts! Our tutors want you to achieve your best
and will provide feedback and constructive comments
for improvement where appropriate. As part of the CIDBT
student community you will meet others with similar interests
and problems too - always a great source of support!
We also have expert consultants in non-academic or canine/feline-related
fields (like business or technology) who may be able
to answer an urgent query or offer guidance.
What are academic qualifications and how are they
different to vocational qualifications?
The Government
website has a good guide to this. Very, very broadly,
academic means related to a learning institution where
you are taught skills and knowledge you may
use in future; vocational means related to work where
you are trained in skills and knowledge you need to
or will do in fulfilling a work role, duties
and responsibilities.
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