Full Time Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences, Humanities and Business Practice)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences, Humanities and Business Practice)

Course Details

The Ahead course is an access to higher education course. This course is validated by the Open College Network and is nationally recognised. Access courses offer those individuals without the necessary academic background, an opportunity to study for University entry and provide an alternative to more traditional qualifications. The course can be studied over one year (16 hours per week), or two years (approximately 7.5 hours per week). 1 year students take 4 modules, study skills (Core) plus 3 modules chosen from those available to match with an intended university course. Students must also attend an IT class and Tutorial. 2 year students take 2 modules per year and are advised to take study skills in their first year. Each of the modules studied are split into units and completion of each unit, gains the student Open College Network credits. To achieve the Access to Higher Education Certificate, a student must attain a mimimum of 60 credits. Some university courses require more than 60 credits for entry. For this reason, some students on the course will have the opportunity to gain up to 78 credits. You have the opportunity to discuss modular choice prior to the start of the course. English Literature Law Psychology Sociology History Business Studies ICT Students may also be required to study for GCSE Maths or English should their chosen University course require either of these.

Qualifications required:
Entry to the Access to Higher Education Diploma requires no formal qualifications but students will need to have a good standard of literacy if they are to succeed. Entry to the course is by interview. Prospective learners are required to take an initial assessment in Literacy.

Course length:
1 or in some cases 2 years.

Venue:
The College's Queen's Gardens Centre.

Start Date:
September

Course hours:
Approx 15 hours per week

Additional info:
You need to have a mature outlook in order to gain a place on this course. Further information can be obtained through Vanessa Davis on 01482 598880, the Curriculum Support Office on 01482 598927 or Learner Support Services on 01482 598744.

Progression:
This course is validated by the Open College Network and is nationally recognised. Access courses offer those individuals without the necessary academic background, an opportunity to study for University entry and provide an alternative to more traditional qualifications.

Session times:
Advised at enrolment

Days running:
Advised at enrolment