Access to Higher Education - Humanities and Social Science

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This is a full Level 3 programme (i.e. equivalent to A levels, NVQ Level 3 or a BTEC National Diploma). It is the most popular route of entry into Higher Education for adults. There are class based sessions, tutorials and independent study and research. You will build a personal portfolio of your completed assignments as you progress through the course. For the Humanities and Social Science pathway you will be studying Psychology, Sociology, English and History. There are also opportunities to obtain GCSE Mathematics, English Language or Science. (GCSE Science only available at Northampton) The course is designed to prepare students for progression to Degrees or Diplomas at University. Popular choices include Degrees in Social Work, Teaching, Science, Psychology, Sociology, History at Universities throughout the UK. Students who have been out of education for some time and aiming to go on to University to study for a Degree or equivalent.

Course information

Name: Access to Higher Education - Humanities and Social Science Qualification title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Nursing/Midwifery - Northampton College Qualification type: Assessment The course is organised into units. Each unit carries a number of credits at Level 2 or 3. Some units are compulsory. Credits will be awarded for the successful completion of the coursework and timed assignments for each unit. 60 credits with at least 45 at Level Three are required for the Access Diploma. Level 3 Units are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction. Awarding Aim Awards Created 20121114 02:17:09 Updated 20121114 02:18:53

Entry requirements

Help may be available from the Student Hardship Fund towards costs of childcare, books and materials. Please contact the Student Support Team on 01604 734066 for more details. The exam registration fee payable at enrolment will be approximately £110. If you are re-taking GCSE's alongside this course there will be an additional exam fee of approximately £35 per subject taken. Equipment required Help may be available from the Student Hardship Fund towards costs of childcare, books and materials. Please contact the Student Support Team on 01604 734066 for more details. The exam registration fee payable at enrolment will be approximately £110. If you are re-taking GCSE's alongside this course there will be an additional exam fee of approximately £35 per subject taken.

Provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@northamptoncollege.ac.uk
0300 123 2344
http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

Address

Main Campus
Booth Lane Town: NORTHAMPTON County:Northamptonshire