Access to Arts and Humanities Diploma - 2012:13
| Please note, fees are based on academic year 2011-12 and are intended as a guide only. We will update this information for 2012-13 as soon as we have it and accordingly to government funding and guidelines. |
Why Study Here The Guildford College Access course provides a fast-track route into university for mature applicants who do not have formal qualifications. The course is validated by the Open College Network South East Region (OCNSER) and therefore has the national kitemark of Access recognition for entry into any British Higher Education institution. The course is taught by highly qualified staff who have considerable experience in teaching adult students.
Suitable For This programme is designed for mature students who wish to progress to a British university to study for a degree in the arts related subject e.g. English, History, Media Studies, International Relations and Law, and other general subject areas. Access is appropriate for those returning to education after a number of years, for example, in employment, bringing up a family or having a career break.
Application Method Application followed by individual interview
Entry Requirements This course is for candidates with sufficient interest and commitment. There are no formal entry requirements but candidates must be able to demonstrate a reasonable standard of written and spoken English. English and Maths GCSE (grades A-C) would be an advantage. You will be invited to discuss your needs and suitability at interview and will be asked to do an initial assessment. Additionally, students whose first language is not English will need an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher.
Content / Overview Modules:
- Conflict and co-operation
- English studies: drama
- English studies: poetry
- English studies: prose
- Historical studies: protest and reform in 19th Century Britain
- Independent project and dissemination
- Industrialisation and Britain
- Introduction to English Literature
- Media studies
- Studies in philosophy: human nature and understanding
- Studies in philosophy: state and society
- Visual arts: Renaissance to Romanticism
- Visual arts: the modern age
- Developing skills for studying and learning
- Reviewing and planning for the future
- Using IT to support academic study
Delivery Method A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed including lectures, seminars, small group work and class discussions.
Assessment The course is continuously assessed using a variety of assessment methods. You will build up credits throughout the course as unit assignments are completed. Your progress is discussed and monitored in tutorials.
Progression Guidance is given throughout the course in subject choices, study skills, careers and Higher Education opportunities. Assistance in making applications to university for Higher Education will be provided by personal tutors. Successful students have gone on to careers in law, teaching, commerce and arts management.
Additional Information You will be provided with a course handbook detailing the structure and processes of the programme. Guidance is given throughout the course in subject choices, study skills, careers and higher education opportunities. Assistance will be given in making applications to university. You should allow approximately £50 to cover materials and books.
All students aged 19 years or over on 1 September in the first year of their course are expected to pay tuition, registration, exam fees and all other course related costs. Some assistance with these costs may be available depending on your circumstances and the latest government funding position. There are normally no tuition, registration or examination fees to pay if you are aged 16-18 on 1 September in the first year of your course and are a British or European Union resident. This does not apply to HNCs/Ds, Foundation Degrees, Degrees or courses that do not attract government funding.
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