ACCESS ACCESS
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS FULL-TIME PROGRAMME
LOCATION: HENLEY COLLEGE COVENTRY LOCATION: CITY COLLEGE COVENTRY
DURATION: 1 YEAR DURATION: 1 YEAR
START DATE: SEPTEMBER START DATE: SEPTEMBER
MODE OF STUDY: FULL-TIME MODE OF STUDY: FULL-TIME
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INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ASSESSMENT
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degree study and is also widely recognised by employers. 2 or 3. The final qualification is an Access Certificate awarded will open up your career prospects, then the Access to Higher june. you will be building up credits at levels 2 and 3 which
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satisfactorily completed a two-week taster programme which FEES Access courses are an alternative to A levels designed for if you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded
COVENTRY
will include an initial diagnostic screening programme as mature students who have had a break from education. an Access diploma by the Open College Network (OCN). This
please call Student Services for fee information
well as an individual interview with a course tutor. your tutor is equivalent to a minimum of two A levels.
on 0800 252 772. ATTENDANCE
will help you decide whether you are ready to join the Access
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programme at Level 3 or whether you would do better to take APPLICATION PROCEDURE The course runs from monday to friday, 9.30 am - 2.45 pm.
the Level 2 route first. it is a one-year course although, in certain circumstances, it This course only attracts Government funding for those aged
direct to Henley College Coventry using the application form
may be possible to take the course over two years. 19 or over on the 31st August for the academic year in which
ATTENDANCE supplied with this prospectus.
they enrol. if you are under this age, you may still study the
ENTRY REqUIREMENTS
This course is delivered in one year and you will usually be in CAREER OPPORTUNITIES course but the fee will be approximately £400 (based
college 3 days a week. you do not need any specific entry qualifications, but you do
The Access Certificate will allow entry to a range of degree
on 08/09).
need to be ready for the demands of the Access programme.
ENTRY REqUIREMENTS courses as well as professional training courses in areas such please Contact Course information for fee information
we expect you to communicate clearly and accurately in both
as teaching, nursing, social work and health-related careers. on 0800 616 202.
No formal entry qualifications are specified but a high level written and spoken English and to have a reasonable level
of motivation is expected. The course begins with a two-week CONTACT of numeracy. ADDITIONAL COSTS
taster period during which numeracy and literacy skills will
Student Services free on 0800 252 772. THE PROGRAMME Costs are minimal. you may have to purchase a small number
be assessed and students can decide whether the course is
of course books, plus paper, pens and other stationery, such
appropriate for them. On the Access programme, you take core studies in:
as a calculator.
THE PROGRAMME • English (with GCSE equivalence)
you may be able to get some help with the extra costs of your
• i.T.
pathway One - Level 2 course, such as equipment, books and trips.
• mathematics (with GCSE equivalence)
This pathway offers you the opportunity to complete your
• Study Skills. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
GCSE equivalent certificates in English, maths and Science.
you will also develop your iT and study skills to a level which you also have a choice of option subjects, depending on After you complete the course, you could progress to:
will enable you to either progress to the Level 3 Access your interests and career ambitions. you usually choose 2 degree courses in social science, psychology, law, bioscience,
Qualification or directly into employment. All credits gained or 3 options. health studies, and many more subjects
on this programme can also be credited towards the Level 3
• Applied Science Health related professional training courses in nursing,
Access diploma if you choose to progress to that qualification.
• Criminology midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography,
• English Literature dietetics and nutrition
pathway Two - Level 3
• General Science (including GCSE equivalence)
you will be expected to study the core subjects of English and
Teacher training courses.
• Human Biology
iT at Level 3 and maths at Level 2 if you do not already have it.
• introduction to primary Teaching APPLICATION PROCEDURE
you will also study at least two specialist subjects at Level 3
• Law
leading to your chosen degree or career. Specialist subjects
direct to City College Coventry using the application form
• psychology
offered include Human Biology, Chemistry, English Literature,
supplied in this prospectus.
• Research Skills
Health Studies, Law, psychology and Sociology.
• Sociology
CONTACT
• welfare Studies.
Course information.
Students also have the support of a progress tutor during
their course.
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