Full Time Access to Teaching

Full Time Access to Teaching

COURSE TITLE: Access to Teaching
COURSE CODE: 3l110-09
DAYS & TIMES: Various during the week

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
The purpose of this course is to prepare you for entry to university. You will be working at A-level standard, studying specific subjects as well as learning essential study skills to enable you to succeed at degree level. It is aimed at mature learners and is a nationally recognised course. It is welcomed by Higher Education institutions, including the local universities: DeMontfort, Leicester and Northampton.

For further information regarding the entry requirements at university, please contact the university admissions department.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will study a combination of compulsory and option units:

Compulsory:

Core skills (level 3) indluding study skills, research methods, applying for HE and presentation skills
Information Technology (level 2)
GCSE Mathematics (level 2)
GCSE English (level 2)

Options (level 3)

Biology / History*
English Literature*
Teaching

Note the 2 National Curriculum Subjects* are usually taken alongside the Teaching option.

WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes for approximately 17 hours per week. In addition, you are advised to spend 10 - 15 hours per week on coursework at home or in college. Your classroom hours are usually between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm.

This course may be studied over 2 years and consists of about 8 hours per week in class plus 6 hours per week on coursework. (Although the course fees are more expensive for this option).

WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
You will need to obtain a minimum of 60 credits, 45 of which must be at Level 3 (A Level equivalent). You will also need to complete work experience placements.

On successful completion you will gain an Access to Higher Education Diploma accredited by Open College Network East Midlands Region (OCNEMR)

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
3l110-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 352(19) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
Textbooks/materials 30 approximately
Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Check 36
There may be some exam fees to pay

WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
Most learners use this qualification to gain entry to University

WHAT DO I NEED?
You will need the motivation and ability to benefit from the course. Students should have a mature attitude and have had a significant break in their education.
You will have an informal interview for the course, during which, your literacy and numeracy skills will be assessed, and you must achieve the colleges required standard in literacy to gain entry.
You should have GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade C or above. If you need English or Maths it is possible to achieve these as part of the course; however if you require a GCSE Science you should discuss this with your tutor at interview.