Fact File Information
Course Code107330VF001
Course TitleAccess to HE - Literature, History and Social Sciences
FacultyFaculty of Humanities and Health
SchoolSchool of Humanities
Start Date14 September 2010
VenueWest Suffolk College
Mode of AttendanceFull Time
Length (Years)1
Weeks36
TutorMary Clements
Contact NameJeanette Stockings
Telephone01284 716376
Emailjeanette.stockings@wsc.ac.uk
DaysVarious
Start Time09:30
End Time14:30
SummaryACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION HUMANITIES IS A RECOGNISED PATHWAY INTO TEACHING AND SOCIAL WORK. This programme is designed to meet the needs of students who may not have had the opportunity to enter Higher Education earlier in their lives. This full-time course is completed in 1 year. The course includes study skills, and an introduction to Information Technology. Students have access to computers and learning resource centres. No formal qualifications are required to join this course because prior experience is considered as important as formal educational qualifications. Applicants interested in teaching will need to have passed GCSE's in Maths, English and Science. These subjects are available through the adult education programme.
QualificationsThis nationally recognised Access course provides a route to Higher Education. It is an alternative to 'A2' level and is designed to meet the needs of adult students.
Progression RoutesEntry onto degree programmes. Automatic progression onto the BA English and History degree at West Suffolk College. Future careers include Teaching, Social Work, Civil Service, Human Resource Management, Probation Service, Retail.
ModulesFollowing an introduction to each of the subject areas the course is divided into four interdisciplinary modules: The Politics of Childhood, Gender and Society, Cultures, Early 20th Century Britain.
Entry RequirementsThere are no formal entry requirements. Applicants will be invited to an informal interview where they can find out more about the course from tutors and decide if the course is suitable for them. The College offers a wide menu of level 3 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas. We will work with all learners in their first six weeks at College to place them on the appropriate Award, Certificate or Diploma programme that best meets their individual needs and best ensures their success.
Additional CostsMost of the resources required for completion of the course are provided, but students should anticipate spending approximately £40 on text books.
Course ContentAcademic themes to be studied will draw from the disciplines of English Literature, Social History, and Sociology. The course will familiarise students with a core of study skills, simple statistical interpretation, information technology, and communications. It is particularly suitable for adults seeking to develop study skills and confidence alongside their study of specific subjects.
ConcessionsFor Further Education Full and Part-time courses (not applicable for Higher Education courses): Students under the age of 19 on 31 August will not be charged tuition fees for the period but will pay costs incurred during the course and examination fees for subjects not part of their main course. Students may also be able to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance; for further information please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319 or the EMA help line on (free phone) 080 810 16 2 19. Students aged 19 or over on 1 September will be required to pay the full fee, unless they are eligible for remission of fees under the College's concessionary arrangements, plus a College registration fee, examination and awarding body fees and all other costs incurred during the course. Separate arrangements apply for students not registered in the E.E.A. For enquiries and information on the finance of being a student, please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319.
How to applyFor Further Education Full and Part-time courses: Applications for courses are welcome throughout the year. Wherever possible we will provide early confirmation of your place and ask you to complete the enrolment process in due course. Some places will be offered provisionally subject to achievement of examination grades, other requirements and sufficient course capacity. For more information please visit our website on www.wsc.ac.uk or complete an application form and return it to The Information Centre, West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL. You will then be invited to visit the College to meet the staff and talk about your individual needs. Interviews usually commence from January onwards.
For Higher Education Full-time courses: Applications must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). You will need to apply online via www.ucas.com. UCAS starts receiving applications for full-time courses on 1 September in the year prior to you starting your course. Ideally, your application should be with UCAS before the beginning of January of the year you are commencing study although the College normally considers later applications. The final deadline is 30 June and applications after this date are via the UCAS "clearing system".
For Higher Education Part-time courses: Applications are handled via the University Campus Suffolk web site which can be found at www.ucs.ac.uk.
For more information please telephone 01284 716333 or write to -
West Suffolk College, FREEPOST IH2445, Information Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BR

West Suffolk College operates a policy of continuous improvement some details may be subject to change. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but the College accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling, and are correct at the time of going to print, but might be subject to change without prior notice. All prices stated are per academic year and subsequent years' study may be subject to change
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