Full Time Access to HE: Diploma in Humanities

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED 4 days per week between Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 3.00pm
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 540 hours
TOTAL FEE To be advised
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately 250
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Open College Network London Region (OCNLR)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants will have had a substantial break from continuous education. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and undertake an initial assessment where they should demonstrate that they have Level 1 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy. A background of literary reading will be expected. It is also possible for students on this pathway to study a social science subject.

PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Access students will meet many other students with similar interests which helps to create a strong identity and a supportive environment.

The teaching methods reflect students' development and progress on the course. Students start in a formal classroom setting and then moving into seminars, presentations, discussions, group work, practicals, experimentation, research and finally to formal examinations at the end of the year. Throughout the year, students learning experience will be complemented by a range of external visits and through valuable contributions from visiting speakers who are prominent in their field.

Students progress and development will be supported by a personal tutor providing guidance with their individual study requirements and help with applications for Degree courses.

Students work will be continuously assessed through a variety of methods, which include; writing essays, giving oral presentations, and conducting independent research and examinations.

All students will undertake Study Skills units including: Numeracy, Communications, and Management of Learning. In addition students will study English, Media, and English Legal Systems. In addition, Sociology, Social Policy, or Psychology are options for those seeking this route to university.

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Successful students have progressed to English, Media, History and Teaching Degrees at HE institutions across the country. Three students have gone to Oxford University, others have gone to Goldsmiths, Roehamtpon, Guildford, Reading, SOAS.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Continuous assessment and examinations
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Theatre visits, poetry cafe, video making and editing