BCU Level 4 Seminar Programme

Get ready to level up your skills with the BCU Level 4 Seminar Programme in collaboration with Legacy

LEVEL 4 SEMINARS

Global Security and Its Impact on the Local Community

Delivered in collaboration with Birmingham City University (BCU)

Explore global security, conflict, and justice —
and how they affect local communities.

• Level 4 seminar-based learning
• Discussion-led | Community-focused
• No prior higher education experience required

WHO IT IS FOR

An Introduction to Level 4 Study

This course is designed for:
• Community learners interested in current affairs and global issues
• Adults seeking personal or academic development
• Individuals exploring Level 4 / higher education learning for the first time

You do not need previous qualifications.
You will be supported to develop academic confidence and critical thinking skills.

Level 4 seminars delivered in a supportive learning environment

COURSE CONTENT

Course Focus

The seminars explore contemporary issues including:
• Global Security
• Conflict and Power
• Justice and Social Impact
• Media, News, and Current Affairs

Learning is based on real-world case studies drawn from the news, encouraging learners to analyse, discuss, and question global events and their local impact.

SKILLS & LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Develop

Through participation in these Level 4 seminars, learners will:
• Build critical reading and discussion skills
• Develop confidence engaging with academic ideas
• Understand key concepts in security, justice, and conflict
• Learn to connect global issues with local community experiences

An accessible pathway into higher education-level study

Level 4 Seminar Programme – March 2026

This course offers a structured introduction to higher education learning, delivered in partnership with Birmingham City University.

• Seminar-based teaching
• Community-focused delivery
• Contemporary, relevant subject content