Part Time GCSEs

MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2008
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED See subject timetable below
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 2.5
TOTAL FEE To be advised
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS To be advised
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Various
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should be at least 18 years old at the start of the course.

Formal qualifications are not necessarily expected. Applicants should have good levels of literacy and numeracy, and those between the ages of 18-25 should normally have achieved a GCSE or equivalent qualification in the same or related subjects to grade D standard. Applicants without such qualifications may, where appropriate, be asked to complete a college devised test to ensure they have the level of knowledge and skills required for success on an intensive Level 2 course.

All GCSE language programmes require previous experience of study at Level 1, such as the NVQ Beginners Language courses provide.

Applicants may normally enrol for ONE subject only during any one academic year, although exceptions may be made for suitable candidates who wish to study two subjects.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
These programmes aim to promote an understanding of an interest in the theory and practice of these subjects. Depending on the subject chosen assessment will be through coursework and/or examinations.

Please note that the days and times given below are subject to change if business needs in 2007-8 require it.

SubjectEveningDay
(6.30pm-9.00pm)(10.00am-1.00pm)
EnglishTuesday or Wednesday
FrenchWednesdayN/A
GermanTuesdayN/A
Human PhysiologyMondayWednesday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
ItalianWednesdayN/A
MathsTuesday or WednesdayWednesday
SpanishMonday or TuesdayN/A


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Achievement at grades A-C in a GCSE subject is one criteria for progression onto an AS/A Level or other Level 3 course in a related subject. GCSEs are also often required by employers as a sign of an applicant's literacy and numeracy skills.

GCSEs grades A-C in Maths and English are often required for progression onto degree courses.

GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and a science subject are required qualifications for teacher training programmes.