About the course
This course is a recognised pathway into Teaching, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Law, Politics and many other Higher Education degree programmes. It is designed to meet the needs of learners who may not have had the opportunity to enter higher education earlier in their lives. The course includes a wide range of study skills as well as professional careers guidance.
Options
Evening programme:
Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Daytime Programme:
Wednesday 9.15 - 14.45
Thursday 9.15 - 14.45
Friday 9.15 - 14.45
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required to join this course because prior experience is considered as important as formal educational qualifications. Applicants interested in teaching will need to have passed GCSEs in mathematics, English and science. These subjects are available at the College. Applicants will be invited to an informal interview where they can find out more about the course from tutors and decide if the course is suitable for them. Applicants must be aged 19 or over as at the start of the course.
Qualifications
This nationally recognised Access course provides a route to higher education. It is an alternative to A levels and is designed to meet the needs of adult learners.
What you'll learn (core modules)
Academic themes studied will draw from the disciplines of English literature, Social History and Social Sciences. The course will familiarise learners with the core of study skills, simple statistical interpretation, research skill, critical thinking and writing. It is particularly suitable for adults seeking to develop study skills and confidence alongside their study of specific subjects. This course can be taken during the day or evening and in a selection of centres.
How will I be assessed?
There are a mixture of assessments on the Access course. These include essay writing; time controlled assessments; a course portfolio of Higher Education Study Skills; and an Extended Project. These assessments develop the students academic skills in line with University expectations; therefore, ensuring a smooth transition into degree level study programmes.
Where will this course take me?
Entry onto degree programmes. Automatic progression onto BA (Hons) degrees in English and History; Business Management and Psychology; History and Sociology and the Bsc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology; all available at University of Suffolk Bury St Edmunds. Future careers include Teaching, Social Work, Civil Service, Human Resource Management, Probation Service, Management and Retail.
Days & times
Starting 15/09/2020
Tuesday