Part Time Access to Higher Education - Evening Programme

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION - EVENING PROGRAMME

Location:Bromsgrove

Qualification Level:Level 3

Attendance:Part Time

Course Duration:
2 years

Course Description
The course is a nationally recognised Access programme, for those wishing to progress on to courses at Higher Education Level.

How is the Qualification Achieved ?
The Access to Higher Education course uses a range of assessment methods and is designed to prepare students for joining University. You will be expected to complete written assignments, projects, case studies, reports, seminars and end of module examinations

On Successful Completion of this Course
Into Higher Education to study at University.

How To Join This Course? Complete a Full Time Application Form

How to join this course

Students should complete an application form which are available from the college internet site or via our Advice Centres.

All students are invited to an interview where you will be given an overview of the Access to Higher Education Pathways Programmes offered at NEW College. You will be invited to complete a short written comprehension task which involves reading a passage and answering some questions on it. You will also have a short interview with one of the Access to Higher Education tutors. You should take no longer than 2 hours including the comprehension task.

All students should also complete an assessment of their skills in literacy and numeracy prior to starting the course. This does not need to be completed at the same time as the interview and students are invited to contact the college learning skills advisors to book in for an Initial Assessment. Dates for students to complete the initial assessment at either Redditch College or Bromsgrove College are as follows:

Redditch
Monday: 14.30-17.00
Tuesday: 09.00-10:45
Friday: 13.00-16.00

Bromsgrove
Tuesday: 13.00-16.00
Friday: 09.00-11.30

Following your interview, and on receipt of your initial assessment results we will be able to recommend the best pathway for you to achieve your qualifications.

All students will be offered a place on one of our pathways:
Steps into Education, which enables students to have a gentle introduction to returning to study
Two-year Access to HE Programme
One-year, intense Access to HE Programme

The course includes:
Research and Independent study, Sociology and English GCSE equivalence. English Literature, History, Maths GCSE Equivalence, Information Technology (Open Learning).

Further options may be available in Psychology Professional Practice, Science GCSE equivalent, Health Studies, Biology, Human Systems.