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Hillcroft College : Access to Higher Education – Social Sciences & Humanities

START DATES:

24th September 2007 and 3rd January 2008

DURATION:

2 terms

COURSE DESCRIPTION/WHAT WILL YOU STUDY

This is a Level 3 residential course designed to prepare you for University. The course is taught over 2 terms, with entry in September 2007 or January 2008. You will study core units in:

English, IT, Maths, Learning Skills, Study skills

You will also study additional units in: Citizenship, History, Law, Literature, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy and Visual studies

You will be required to take all units.

The course also focuses on improving your academic skills in writing, research, note-taking and exam preparation.

To enhance your learning experience, we offer additional support through group tutorials, one to one tutorials, IAG support, UCAS workshops and university visits, study skills workshops and enrichment programmes

Students who have successfully achieved on the access programme have been accepted at prestigious universities including Goldsmiths, Royal Holloway College and Durham to study degrees in Psychology, English & Drama and other humanities courses.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (what skills/levels will you need):

Good academic writing skills at Level 2. Prospective applicants will have successfully completed a relevant Level 2 qualification as preparation for entry.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:

essay writing, oral presentation, timed assessments, assignments.

QUALIFICATION:

Access Certificate – Social Sciences & Humanities

WHAT CAN YOU DO NEXT:

Progress to University

NATIONAL QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK LEVEL:

Level 3

For further details please contact:

• E: enquiry@hillcroft.ac.uk
• T: 020 8399 2688
• W: http://www.hillcroft.ac.uk