Part Time Access to Higher Education (Teacher Training Pathway)

Part Time Access to Higher Education (Teacher Training Pathway)

Course Description: Are you looking for direct entry to a degree or higher education programme?
Access programmes are well established throughout the country as an alternative to A level entry to degree programmes at universities and colleges of higher education. They provide entry to a degree with no previous qualifications.

The Access programme is divided into different 'pathways', catering for students with differing career and vocational ambitions.

The Access to Teacher Training pathway is tailored to suit those interested in pursuing a teaching career.

There are three core units:

• Study Skills and Personal and Career Development - includes discussion, practice of writing skills, time management and presentation techniques.
• Information Technology - includes keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets and databases and graphics.
• Tutorial - is a support and guidance service.

These three elements prepare you for the requirements of degree programmes.

There are six option units. Students select those that suit their pathway.

Biology : (Natural Science): using general biology with the focus on human studies, this programme introduces students to the study of investigative methods.

Chemical Science : serves as an introduction to the study of atoms and molecules, energy transfer processes, trends and reactions and scientific investigation.

History : the focus is British Political, Social and Economic History 1801 - 1851.

Literature : includes study of poetry, the novel and drama, from different historical periods.

Psychology : includes study of cognitive, social and developmental psychology.

Sociology : includes study of class, gender and ethnic inequalities. Students also analyse sociological approaches to crime and deviance and the media.

We give you experience of all the teaching, learning and assessment styles you will find on a degree programme, so that you can be confident in lectures, seminars and discussion groups, as well as in writing essays. We start with what you can do and build up from there.

Level:
3

Course Type:
Full Time
Part Time

Assessment and Progression:
Assessment is based on coursework and examinations.

Progression is to degrees and other higher education programmes e.g. computing, programming.

The Access programme is certified by the Open College Network, East Midlands Region (OCN EMR) validated by the Higher Education Quality Council. Most universities will expect you to have studied subjects or have experience in the areas for which you apply.

Duration:
A one-year programme to prepare you for a degree. Study between 13 and 20 hours depending on your needs and 16 hours if you are in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance. The programme begins in September and applications for degree and diploma programmes are made at various points in the year.

Location:
Lincoln

Fees:
Mature students may qualify for free tuition under certain circumstances. You may also qualify for an Adult Learning Grant. Please ask our Student Services Guidance counsellors for details.