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Access to Higher Education

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Submitted by admin on 14 December 2011 - 2.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

If you want to progress onto higher education and are interested in teaching, social work and psychology, to name but a few, then this course is for you.

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is a fantastic way to help you get into university.

You will study English, maths and academic development as mandatory subjects. In assdition, you will study other corse subjects which may include psychology, sociology, human biology, literature or history.

This course is specifically designed for mature students who want to progress to a degree course. It aims to provide a "second chance" for students that perhaps did not benefit fully from their previous experiences of education.

You can study full-time which means attending college for approximately 13 hours a week, spread over three days. Alternatively, you can study part-time which requires attendance for six and a half hours a week spread over two evenings. It should be noted that for both options, you will be required to carry out independent study activities in the form of additional research and assessments outside of the scheduled class activities. This is particularly important for those choosing to study part-time.

Progression 

You can progress on to a variety of foundation degrees offered at the College or apply to study at university.

Entry Requirements 

You will need to have successfully achieved a level 2 literacy and level 1 numeracy qualification.

 

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

In each subject you will be taught a range of units and each unit is assigned a credit value. When you successfully complete a unit you will be awarded a number of credits - these can be awarded at level 2 or level 3, depending on the standard of your work. You will continue to 'collect' credits throughout the course. In order to achieve the access certificate, you will need to achieve at least 60 credits - 45 of which must be at level 3. The course is assessed by coursework, assignments, projects and exams.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Full-time students study English, maths and study skills as their mandatory subjects. They can then choose one of the following groups of subjects (subject to demand). Note - the first subject in each option is the "major" subject - in other words there will be more emphasis on this subject than on the other "minor" subject.

  • Option 1 - psychology and sociology
    (course code PSYFT)
  • Option 2 - human biology and psychology
    (course code BIOFT)
  • Option 3 - sociology and psychology
    (course code SOCFT)
  • Option 4 - literature and history
    (course code LITFT)
  • Option 5 - psychology and sociology
    (course code (PSYFT1B)

Part-time (ie evening) students will study English and study skills as their mandatory subjects and can then choose from the following options:

  • Option 6 - psychology and sociology
    (course code PSYPT)
  • Option 7 - psychology and human biology
    (course code PHBPT).

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Social Care Professions

Submitted by admin on 14 December 2011 - 2.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is a fantastic way to help you get into university. You can apply for a degree while studying on the programme and ideally you would be able to progress immediately on successful completion of the access diploma.

Are you interested in people? Do you want to help those who struggle, to overcome their problems and rebuild their lives? Do you have a lot of patience? Are you resilient? In the rewarding social care professions, you will find all your skills tested to the limit. Our course helps you prepare for further study towards your career and gain valuable confidence by learning, and in some cases reviewing, the core subjects you will need.

* Due to competition for higher education you should be advised that you may need to achieve the Access course with good grades and have relevant work experience.

Progression 

This qualification satisfies the minimum entry requirements for higher education institutions but you will also require evidence of working in a relevant field. Students will be able to study degree level social science course and/or social work qualification.

Access courses are graded and higher education institutions may offer places conditional on achieving merits or distinctions in some subjects. Successful completion of the course will also enhance employment opportunities within the field of social care.

Entry Requirements 

Access courses are principally aimed at mature students who have been out of education for some time and can provide:

  • evidence of recent social care related work experience
  • positive reference from work experience
  • functional ability - level 2 literacy and level 1 numeracy
  • evidence of recent study and aptitude to study at this level
  • high degree of motivation towards studying at this level and commitment to progress on to higher education

Access courses are graded and higher education institutions may offer places conditional on achieving higher grades of merits and distinctions. Potential applicants will therefore need to be well prepared for working toward a level 3 qualification.

You may also be asked to complete a pre-access course as a condition to enrolling on the Access programme.

Duration 

One year

Business Benefits 

Updating of skills in written English and mathematics are invaluable for improving employability opportunities, particularly for those who do not already have a formal qualification.

The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in oral presentation, interviews and information technology. Past students have identified these as particularly useful for enhancing employment opportunities.

Are there any exams? 

The course provides you with a foundation of knowledge in the subject areas required by many health-related higher education courses. You are assessed through portfolio activities, essays, oral presentations, discussions and examinations. Achievment of the exam techniques unit is mandatory. Many of the students have had a break from education and at the beginning of the course there is a focus on developing study skills in relation to those required to be successful in higher education. Whilst many of the assessment activities are completed in the classroom you should be prepared to carry out a significant of amount of home study. Group tutorials and one-to-one tutorials are an important part of the programme.

You will be awarded a number of credits at either level 2 or 3, with a minimum of 60 credits including 45 credits at level 3 being required for progression to higher education. Level 3 units are graded. Assessment includes essays, coursework, investigations, examinations and portfolio work.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

There are some common elements shared with the Access to Nursing Professions courses, but there will be a focus on future training or employment within the social care field. The principle aim is to prepare mature students for application to diploma or degree level education.

The course covers:

  • sociology
  • psychology
  • social care
  • information technology
  • GCSE English equivalent
  • GCSE Maths equivalent
  • study skills.

When can I study? 

Tuesday - Thursday, 9.15am - 3.00pm

Science

Submitted by admin on 14 December 2011 - 2.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is a fantastic way to help you get into university.

Science is a fascinating and varied subject and affects virtually every aspect of our lives - what we eat, how healthy we are, and how we work. Our access course will allow you to pursue a variety of pathways from entry to degree programmes such as biological or environmental sciences, ecology, geology and chemistry, or entry into health professions such as physiotherapy, radiography, dietetics and podiatry. You will study biology, chemistry, maths and study skills. Psychology and physics are also possible options.

 

Progression 

This course is intended for students aiming to progress onto Degree or Diploma courses in the Sciences or in Allied Health Professions. Direct entry to degree courses in biological or environmental sciences, ecology, geology, and chemistry is usual with this qualification. It is also appropriate for entry into health professions such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, dietetics and podiatry. The course has an excellent record of university entry.

Entry Requirements 

You will need to have successfully achieved a level 2 literacy and level 2 numeracy qualification.

Duration 

One year

Run On Demand? 

No

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

Assessment includes coursework, practical work reports, essays and examinations. Help will be given in preparation for these.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

You will study biology, chemistry, mathematics, and study skills. Psychology and physics are possible options.

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Nursing Professions

Submitted by admin on 14 December 2011 - 2.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is a fantastic way to help you get into university. You can apply for a degree while studying on the programme and ideally, you would be able to progress immediately on successful completion of the diploma.*

Do you have an optimistic approach to life? Are you patient and sympathetic to people? Are you methodical? Do you have experience of working in health care and want to progress further but don't have the necessary qualifications or evidence of recent study? You will get plenty of experience to use these skills in nursing and other health-related professions.

Our course helps you prepare for further study towards your career in the health professions and gain confidence by learning, and in some cases reviewing, the core subjects you will need.

* Due to competition for higher education you should be advised that you may need to achieve the Access course with good grades and have relevant work experience.

Progression 

You can use this qualification to gain entry to higher education or colleges of health studies and degree level nursing or midwifery. Due to the strong competition for places, some university courses may also require additional experience or qualifications and will be taking in to account the grades achieved on the access course. Previous students have also progressed to a large number of related higher education programmes eg social work, occupational therapy, teaching and social sciences. Successful completion of the course also enhances employment opportunities within the health and social care professions.

Entry Requirements 

Access courses are principally aimed at mature students who have been out of education for some time and can provide:

  • evidence of recent clinical/social care related work experience
  • a positive reference from work experience
  • functional ability - level 2 literacy and level 1 numeracy
  • evidence of recent study and aptitude to study at this level
  • a high degree of motivation towards studying at this level and commitment to progress on to higher education.

The introduction of grading emphasises the importance of being well prepared to study at level 3.

You will be invited to attend an interview and will take part in diagnostic assessments to assess your suitability for the course. You may also be asked to attend a pre-access course as a condition for offer.

Duration 

One year

Business Benefits 

Updating of written English skills and mathematics are invaluable, particularly for those without a formal qualification. Information technology skills such as spreadsheets, databases and powerpoint presentation are also useful within the employment market. Past students have also cited oral presentation and interview skills as crucial for developing confidence and enabling them to be successful in gaining employment and higher education places.

Are there any exams? 

You are assessed through portfolio activities, essays, oral presentations, discussions and examinations. Achievement of the exam techniques unit is mandatory.  Many of the students have had a break from education and at the beginning of the course there is a focus on developing study skills in relation to those required to be successful in higher education. Whilst many of the assessment activities are completed in the classroom, you should be prepared to carry out a significant of amount of home study. Group tutorials and one-to-one tutorials are an important part of the programme.

You will be awarded a number of credits at either level 2 or 3, with a minimum of 60 credits including 45 credits at level 3 being required for the award of the Access to Higher Education Diploma.  All level 3 units are graded with merit and distinctions. Higher education insitutions may offer places conditional on achieving higher grades in some units.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

This area of study aims to prepare mature students for application to diploma and degree-level nurse education or some other health-related courses. Successful completion of this course satisfies the minimum statutory entry requirements for nurse education and other higher education courses.

Some higher education institutions may require additional entry criteria for degree-level study. This will need to be confirmed with individual institutions.

The programme covers:

  • human biology
  • health studies
  • sociology
  • study skills
  • information technology
  • GCSE English equivalent
  • GCSE Maths equivalent.

When can I study? 

Monday - Wednesday, 9.15am - 3.00pm or Wednesday - Friday, 9.15am - 3.00pm

Higher Education Open Evening

Date: 
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 - 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm

Come along to our course information evening and find
out about the wide range Register to attendof university-level courses available at the College:

Location

Kings Road Plymouth PL1 5QG
United Kingdom
50° 22' 26.364" N, 4° 9' 57.15" W
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College Celebrates Students’ Success

Submitted by psmith on 14 January 2011 - 12.29 pm

Staff and students at City College Plymouth are celebrating today after the City’s league tables showed that the College was ranked fourth* out of the fifteen non-selective schools and colleges in the City. The College’s average points score per exam entry is 208.7.

College sets-up exam results helpline

Submitted by keaster on 18 August 2010 - 7.51 am

Exam results time is never easy, which is why City College Plymouth has set-up a helpline for people who didn’t receive the grades they wanted or are still unsure of what they want to do.

Impartial advice and guidance will be available from the College’s Student Services team on 01752 305803 from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays.

Eddie Beech, Careers Co-ordinator at City College Plymouth commented: “The main message for anyone who didn’t receive the results they were hoping for is not to panic as help is at hand.

College Hosts Higher Education Open Evening

Submitted by keaster on 1 June 2010 - 11.57 am

City College Plymouth is hosting an open evening for its range of higher education qualifications.

Potential students will be invited along to the College’s Kings Road site in Devonport, on Tuesday 8 June between 4.30pm and 6.30pm, where there will be presentations on higher education and foundation degrees, as well as a presentation on student funding.

The College still has availability on a number of its full and part-time foundation degree courses,  including business, electrical engineering and renewable energy, forensic science and live sound.

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