Access To Social Work, Humanities & Social Science

The Access to Teaching & Education professions course is full-time (18 hrs) studied over one year. You will study 3 mandatory modules, Psychology, Education studies and English, plus a range of developmental and independent studies to help prepare you for University undergraduate courses, and future employment within a range of professions including: Teaching, Teaching Assistant, Education, Creative Writing, English Literature degrees, Journalism, advertising, etc. You will be required to attend College for two full days (12 hrs), with an independent study day (6 hrs) were you are required to complete work provided to you off campus. This allows students with work/child care commitment’s to work offsite (please note this is a compulsory part of the course and work will be marked as part of the assessment process).
There are no unseen examinations, all work completed on Access is assessed through use of course work set throughout the year. You will be assessed using a wide range of assignments aimed to stretch and challenge you to achieve at high grades and reach your potential. All assessments are assignment based, and include Essays, Reports, presentations, time seen examinations, role plays, team building work, posters, self-reflection reviews, etc., which are graded at Pass, Merit and Distinction. Mandatory developmental units are delivered at the onset of the course to help prepare you for all assignment work.
As part of the Access programme you are strongly advised to undertake voluntary work, work experience or employment based where possibly around your degree/employment area of interest. However, any employability skills will further support and enhance your UCAS application for University. Staff at Oldham College are available to discuss this further with you and can offer advice as to which agencies are best suited to your particular needs. Outside organisations visit the College throughout the year to speak to students about employment and voluntary positions available within their establishments, and provide advice on how to apply. A time table of scheduled visits will be provided upon induction.
The Teaching & education course is studied full-time (18 hrs). You study 3 mandatory modules, including: , Psychology, Education studies and English, plus a range of developmental and independent studies to help prepare you for University undergraduate courses, and future employment within a range of professions including: Teaching, Teaching Assistant, Education, Creative Writing, English Literature degrees, Journalism, advertising, etc. Upon completion you will receive the Access to HE Diploma which equates to 3 A Level equivalents, which alongside the correct number GCSE’s as specified by the University of Choice; fulfils the correct requirements for entry to Higher Education degrees.