Access to Psychology

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A one year course designed to equip over 19s with the skills, confidence and academic qualification to enable them to progress to university. As a learner on this qualification you will be offered a coherent, integrated and supported year of study through which you will gain the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence necessary for successful undergraduate study. Aims: To provide HE progression opportunities for adults who, because of social, educational or individual circumstances, do not have the necessary qualifications; To give learners a general introduction to the basic concepts, methods, and key areas of knowledge within the core disciplines taken and offer a coherent and stimulating framework within which they can broaden their intellectual outlook and make connections between subject areas; To help learners to develop and consolidate the various skills required to enable them to cope successfully with the demands of undergraduate study and to become independent, self-directed learners; To establish a positive and supportive learning environment within which learners can build their confidence through successful learning and the sharing of their experience. The course is 12 hours a week class contact time over 3 days; At least 20 hours per week self-directed study; 32 weeks What are the course outcomes? Gaining the fundamentals in Psychology through studying subjects such as: Stress and health Human memory Psychological abnormality The cardiovascular system Completion of the course will lead students progressing to university to undertake a foundation degree or a degree in psychology.

Course information

Name: Access to Psychology Qualification title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health and Human Sciences Qualification type: Access to higher education Assessment Assessment consists of: Formal written examinations Oral presentations Formal essays Written reports Assignments At any one time you will be working on at least 3/4 different assignments all due at the same time Awarding Open College Network London Region Created 20160706 10:51:11 Updated 20170125 10:19:06

Entry requirements

Access to a computer, basic stationery Equipment required Access to a computer, basic stationery

Provider

STANMORE COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiry@stanmore.ac.uk
020 842 07700
http://www.stanmore.ac.uk

Address

ELM PARK Town: STANMORE

Learning aims

Title: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health and Human Sciences Qualification: Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health and Human Sciences Classification: Health, Public Services and Care

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