The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification designed to
prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher
Education (HE). The Diploma provides opportunity for learners to acquire and
develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study
and
also enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as
communication and confidence
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Education Online Access to Higher Education
Level 3 - Advanced
Education Online Access to Higher Education
Gain the skills and knowledge to progress to university with futures plans of
a career in teaching. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education) acts as the ideal
preparation for a Bachelor of Education. Its education and development focused
modules provide you with knowledge specific to teaching and education and can be
used as an equivalent to three A Levels. Throughout the course, you will learn all about how to manage behaviour in
the classroom. You will explore numerous topics that will shed light on the
development of children, from the psychology of learning to theories of child
development, disability and special education needs. You’ll be taken through the different roles, responsibilities and
relationships in education, in addition to completing modules that give you the
study skills for university. What you will cover in the course; Studied entirely online, the course flexibility allows you to work towards
your career as a teacher alongside your current commitments. So, whether you’re
already employed in a school, have a job outside of education or have family
care commitments, you can complete your course around them.
Optional graded credits at Level 3 from
the following Education academic subjects:
- Childhood Studies
-
Education Practice
- Education Studies
- Education Theory
Optional
graded credits at Level 3 from the Education academic subjects above or any of
the following academic subjects:
- Advanced Mathematics
- Biological
Science
- Environmental Science
- Historical Studies
- Literature
& Language
- Psychology (Education)
- Related Studies
(Education)
Optional ungraded credits at Level 2 or Level 3 from the academic
subjects and the following:
- Common Core (Level 2 only)
- Information
Communication Technology
Location
Entry
Fees
When
James Watt College
07-10-2024
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
You will need grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
You will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments to keep you on track throughout your studies. An Access to Higher Education Diploma can be completed over two years.Assessment will be through a variety of methods.
Learners who complete and achieve the Access to HE Diploma could progress onto Higher Education courses including Bachelor Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNC/HND) and Higher Degree Apprenticeships. The Access to HE Diploma could also support access into employment areas where evidence of study and achievement at level 3 is required. To achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Education) learners must achieve:– 45 credits which must be graded, academic subject content at Level 3 only / 15 credits which must be either at Level 2 or Level 3 ungraded.