This ten-week course is designed to prepare you in readiness for one of the Access to Highter Education courses here at West Suffolk College.
The course content includes an introduction to the study skills and digital skills required for Access. The course also supports the development of strategies for personal learning, time and stress management.
This course will prepare you for both Access to Higher Education and your further university studies. Providing several vital skills including, referencing, conducting research and relevant word processing tools. In addition to these skills, you will learn how to reflect on your learning. This a crucial skill for those moving into careers in nursing, counselling, and teaching, for example.
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Timetabled days
This course will run with start dates in January 2024 and March 2024.
Wednesdays and Fridays 9.00am - 5.00pm
Delivered through a blended style of learning with a day of teaching online and a day of face-to-face teaching
What the course includes
This ten-week course is designed to prepare you in readiness for one of the Access to HE courses here at West Suffolk College. The course content includes an introduction to the study skills and digital skills required for Access. The course also supports the development of strategies for personal learning, time and stress management. Delivered through a blended style of learning with a day of teaching online through Microsoft Teams on a Wednesday, and face-to-face teaching on a Friday in the UPDC building.
Where will this course take me?
This course will prepare you for both Access to HE and your further university studies. Providing several vital skills including, referencing, conducting research and relevant word processing tools. In addition to these skills, you will learn how to reflect on your learning. This a crucial skill for those moving into careers in nursing, counselling, and teaching, for example.
What students say
“This course has taught me valuable skills that will mean I can start my Access Course with confidence, and I feel much better adjusted for the idea of university in the future. Learning how to reference as well as manage my time/stress has been invaluable and will allow me to transition into a more intense course with ease.”
“The pre-access course has really helped me get back into the routine of education after being away from it for over 10 years. A lot of the skills required for my access course were covered and acted as either a refresher or a welcome addition to my skill set. I feel prepared for the next year of college now and both Julie and Mike had a huge influence in that.”
“The Pre-Access course has been an invaluable resource before starting my Access to HE course. Thanks to this course, I have been able to develop my skills in essay writing, presentations, and literature reviews, whilst also looking at topics that will be priceless for coping at university. I have picked up lots of handy tips along the way which will be very helpful in university life, and the tutors have been very helpful and understanding throughout.”
“The pre-access course has been immensely helpful in enhancing my academic knowledge. Thanks to my amazing teacher, I am now confident and excited to begin the access course in September. The course and its teachers are truly exceptional.”
“The pre-access course is a great start for students who wish to progress further studies. This course covers a lot of topics to learn especially writing essays, presentations and research which are good to have before doing the access course.”
