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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 social work and psychology 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 addition, you will study other course 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, or have been out of education for some time.

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):

  • 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 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
Course Facts

1 August 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

AAC


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 September 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

£470 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £117.50 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £117.50 per year

There are no material fees for this course

No level information available

PSYPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

£40

No level information available

PSYFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

£40

No level information available

BIOFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

£40

No level information available

LITFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 September 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

£790 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £197.50 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £197.50 per year

£40

No level information available

SOCFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 September 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

£470 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £117.50 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £117.50 per year

There are no material fees for this course

No level information available

PHBPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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