Access to Higher Education Diploma

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If you are aged 19 or over and are interested in improving your qualifications, taking a Higher Education course or pursuing a new career, then this is the course for you!Access courses are intended for adults who do not have A Levels or Level 3. The course enables you to prepare for, and gain entry to, degree and other Higher Education programmes. You may have some qualifications already, for example GCSEs or an A level, but not enough to get into university. You will have made a conscious decision to return to education and bring a commitment and wider life experience to your studies. This is an extremely intensive course. You will need to be able to commit to at least 30 hours' study per week, in college and on your own.  You should work no more than 15 hours per week, paid or voluntary work.  You will require GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above before you start the course, as this is a requirement for nearly all university courses.  If you want to go into teaching, you will also need GCSE Science - double or single award - at grade C or above.  This is also highly desirable if you want to study for a health-related course, as Level 3 Biology is very demanding.  The course aims to: - Prepare you to progress to Higher Education - Develop you as an independent learner - Provide an awareness of opportunities for personal and professional development

Course information

Name: Access to Higher Education Diploma Qualification title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science Qualification type: Access to higher education Assessment It is only possible to give a guide as to the minimum times to allocate for independent study as this will depend on many factors such as ability and aptitude for a given subject. Some opportunities for independent study will arise between classes. All students should expect to be involved with independent study for the purposes of reviewing work covered in class, research and work on assignments and revision for examinations.You will typically need to study an additional 10 hours each week out of class. Your final qualification will be a diploma in one of the following pathways:Access to Health and Social CareAccess to EducationAccess to HumanitiesAccess to Business StudiesAccess to ScienceAccess to Science and EngineeringAccess to Social Science Awarding Ascentis Created 20160517 11:27:35 Updated 20160517 11:27:35

Entry requirements

Books will need to be purchased. You may choose to buy some of the recommended texts, although some copies of relevant texts will be available in the Library. Some students may qualify for financial assistance from the College's Learner Support Fund to offset some of these costs.Tutorial Services: You will be supported by a personal tutor throughout the course and will have 1:1 tutorials on a regular basis. How to apply: The easiest way to apply is online, simply click the apply button at the top of this page. If you would prefer to complete a paper application form, have any questions about completing your application or need some advice, please contact our Admissions team on 01225 756206 or email admissions Equipment required Books will need to be purchased. You may choose to buy some of the recommended texts, although some copies of relevant texts will be available in the Library. Some students may qualify for financial assistance from the College's Learner Support Fund to offset some of these costs.Tutorial Services: You will be supported by a personal tutor throughout the course and will have 1:1 tutorials on a regular basis. How to apply: The easiest way to apply is online, simply click the apply button at the top of this page. If you would prefer to complete a paper application form, have any questions about completing your application or need some advice, please contact our Admissions team on 01225 756206 or email admissions

Provider

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE
Further Education
info@wiltshire.ac.uk
01225 766241
http://www.wiltshire.ac.uk

Address

COLLEGE ROAD Town: TROWBRIDGE County:WILTSHIRE

Learning aims

Title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science Qualification: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science Classification: Science and Mathematics

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