Full Time ACCESS to Teaching Education Studies

ACCESS to Teaching (Education Studies) HE Diploma OCN London Region

Level: Level 3

Course content:
You will take education studies plus two further subjects chosen from the following list: psychology, sociology, historical studies, literature and linguistics and original writing. In addition there is a compulsory core of study skills, IT, arithmetic and tutorial. You will be given the opportunity to take a GCSE-equivalent qualification in English, maths and science if you do not already have at least a C-grade in them. A short placement in a school is also an essential part of the course.

Course Structure:
This is a credit based course, and to pass you need to gain a minimum of 54 credits. These are accumulated as the year progresses, mostly through coursework, although examinations are also set in some subjects. Academic and tutorial support is given throughout the course, and you will receive help and advice with your university applications through the UCAS system.

Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
Continuous assessment (essays, exams, assignments and presentations).

Next step:
A degree in education (or possibly in another subject, followed by a PGSE).

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 (or £20 if you receive benefit) once per academic year.Materials costs:
You will need to buy a small number of books and provide your own stationery (approximate cost for year - £80). The college may be able to help with these and other study costs for those on low income

When and Where

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  This course is: Full time
  
  Length: 1 year
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask
  
  International: £4,725 for 1 year, n/a for 1 term and £9.20 per hour if studied part-time