Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is an extended degree course for mature students looking to return to study and wishing to progress to a range of degrees (both full and part-time) in the social sciences, arts and healthcare.
Preparation for Higher Education (PHE) is a one year part time foundation year which provides a supportive environment where you can make the transition to university study and gain the academic knowledge and study skills you’ll need to succeed.
Designed with mature students in mind, the foundation year runs on two evenings a week and one Saturday every four weeks, so you can study whilst balancing your other commitments. You will be taught by friendly and supportive staff in the Lifelong Learning Centre, with experience in working with adult learners.
On successful completion of the foundation year, and subject to meeting the requirements of your progression, you’ll continue to year one of your chosen degree course. Recent cohorts have progressed to full-time degrees in English, criminology, law, radiography, nursing, midwifery, psychology, sociology, dental hygiene and therapy and professional studies. In additon to part-time degrees in child and family studies, business management and learning and teaching.
Additional support
We know that many mature and part-time students face unique challenges including balancing academic study with family and employment commitments. For that reason, the Lifelong Learning Centre provides specialised guidance, advice and support to mature and part-time students, from pre-application right through to graduation and beyond.
Staff work closely with you during your foundation year to help identify the degree choices that are most appropriate for you and map out your plans to work towards a successful progression. You’ll know from the beginning of your journey what your academic goals need to be and will be provided with guidance throughout the year to help you be as successful as you can be.

Facilities

Location

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
A-level:
GCSE: Maths and English at grade C/4 or above
Other course specific tests:
If you are interested in progressing to the following degrees please note the following entry requirements.
Dental Hygiene: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English language, maths and either chemisty and biology, or dual science.
Nursing (Adult) BSc, Nursing (Child) BSc and Nursing (Mental Health) BSc: normally 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: maths, English and 2 science subjects. tended a school which achieved less than the national average of 5 A*/9 - C/4 passes...

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Subjects

  • Staff
  • Teaching
  • University
  • Part Time
  • Learning Teaching

Course programme

Your core modules are designed to support you in becoming an independent learner ready for study at university and you will be encouraged to explore your own learning experiences in a stimulating and supportive way. You will also study either a data handling or applied information literacy module. Depending on your chosen progression route you will study a module focusing on one of human biology, child development and learning or social sciences.

On successful completion of the foundation year, and subject to meeting any progression requirements, you’ll progress to year one of your chosen degree programme.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Academic and Personal Development 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Data Handling 10 credits
  • Applied Information Literacy 10 credits
  • People in Society 30 credits
  • Understanding Child Development and Learning 30 credits
  • Human Biology 30 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education BA in the course catalogue

Broadening your academic horizons

At Leeds we want you to benefit from the depth and breadth of the University's expertise, to prepare you for success in an ever-changing and challenging world. On this course you broaden your learning through core and/or optional modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.

Learning and teaching

There is a strong emphasis during the foundation year of the programme on helping you to achieve to your full potential. Teaching is imaginative and supportive to make sure that you are intellectually stretched and helped through any sticking points in your learning. Group sizes are small enough for you to engage actively and be well supported by your peers.

Assessment

Methods of assessment during the foundation year reflect those that you will find later in your degree in order to ensure that you are well prepared for continuing study. Assessment is a key way of enabling students to learn by doing and feedback from tutors supports this process.

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