| Aims
of the Course
Access to Higher Education is a recognised alternative to A Levels for mature students. It is a full Level 3 qualification. The course aims to prepare you for study in Higher Education by developing your study skills, and giving you in-depth experience of a range of subjects.
Course Content
You will be helped to build up your skills by studying the compulsory core subjects:
English and Study Skills, Mathematics, IT.
In additions to the core subjects you will be required to study three additional modules from:
Sociology, English Literature, Health Studies, Psychology , Human Physiology.
Your final choice will be based on your individual interest and future career intentions.
You will also have the opportunity to obtain GCSE equivalence for English and Maths. A GCSE qualification in Science is available for those who wish to pursue careers in teaching or nursing. You will have a personal tutor who will support you through the learning process and help you to make your application to university.
Jobs and Careers
Degree or diploma in Humanities and Social Science, further training in nursing or social work, teaching.
Successful Completion
Could allow you to progress
onto a Degree or Diploma cources in assorted disciplines. |
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| Foundation Programmes and Community Learning |
| One year full time or part time over two years. |
| No formal entry requirements are needed. We would expect you to have a high level of motivation along with a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy. The application process requires you to attend a presentation and interview, and complete two short assessments of your written communication and number skills. |
| Yes. |
| Please refer to the 'Funding Your Course' page within our current Prospectus |
| None. |
| None. |
| Colin Billett on 01562 512107 |
| cbillett@kidderminster.ac.uk |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma, and sundry qualifications in essential skills. |
| You will carry out a range of different tasks for assessment including essays, individual research, group presentations and formal examinations. |
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