Access to Higher Education
Access to HE - Level 2
The Level 2 Pre-Access course is designed to prepare students to undertake an Access to HE Diploma, with the view to progressing to university level study.
Taught by experienced lecturers, the course will help you gain the academic skills and subject knowledge required to study at Level 3. You will learn about academic topics as well as covering key concepts in Health, Science, Sociology, English and Study Skills. In addition to the health pathway, students will also study for a GCSE in English Language and/or Maths if required, as you will require a minimum of a grade C/4 to enrol on a Level 3 Access to HE programme.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered part-time (approximately 7 hours per week) over a period of 30 weeks, however it is expected that students will undertake additional study in their own time (around 10 hours per week).The course is also designed to encourage students to seek suitable work/volunteer experience within their chosen specialism.
This qualification is assessed through a variety of task based assignments which would typically reflect the skills required of you on both a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma and also whilst studying for a Higher Education qualification. This will include, but is not limited to: reports academic essays professional discussions presentations blogs/vlogs campaign posters
Examples of units studied on the Health Pathway are: Human Health and Disease Understanding, Diversity in Society, Introduction to Psychology, Academic Writing Skills.
About the course
Reports, academic essays, professional discussions, presentations, blogs/vlogs, campaign posters, Human Health and Disease, Understanding Diversity in Society, Introduction to Psychology, Academic Writing Skills
Applicants who do not have GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above are recommended to study this qualification alongside it.
Please ensure you check the individual entry requirements for the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma you wish to study after your Level 2 Certificate. Some diplomas require English Language, Maths and/or Science GCSE.
Applicants should have work/volunteering experience in the sector they wish to progress to or have experience that links to the subject.
This qualification uses a variety of assessment methods which reflect the wide skillset required to be successful at Level 3 and higher. Typical assessment types consist of compiling reports, presentations, creating blogs, taking part in academic discussi
Students who successfully complete this qualification will be prepared to progress on to a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma, subject to you meeting the specific entry requirements and standards.
The full fee for this course is approximately £1,200. If you are unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning below the low wage threshold, the course is fully funded. If you are 19-23 you must have already achieved a full level 2 to qualify for the funding above. If you do not meet this criteria you will pay 50% of the full fee. Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change. Students may wish to participate in trips and visits offered from time to time, however these do not currently form a compulsory element of your studies.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00253
Subject Area
Health and Social Care
Campus
Hillsborough Campus