Access to Higher Education Diploma: Allied Health Professions Level 3 Laser Learning Awards

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is an intensive course which allows students to study whilst still working or meeting other commitments. The course is intended to provide a qualification equivalent to A Level (Level 3) and is recognised by Universities and other Higher Education providers as sufficient for entry to related degree courses such as social work or nursing. Students will study units based around health related psychology, the sociology of health and human biology. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. The opportunity to return to study after a short or long-term break. 2. The chance to undertake a varied programme of study. 3. The opportunity to view health from different perspectives. 4. The prospect of studying at an Outstanding College (Ofsted 2014). 5. The chance to be taught by passionate subject specialists. What will I Study? Units will include: in Sociology - Inequalities in Health, Health and Society, The Sociology of Health and Understanding Mental Health Difficulties; in Psychology - Early Social Development, Conformity and Obedience, Psychopathology and Therapies and Understanding Stress; in Physiology - Cell Biology, Human Health and Disease, Human Cardiac and Respiratory Systems and Human Body Systems. Students will complete the course with a 6000-word Extended Project, a detailed investigation and report on a health-related subject of their choice concentrating on just one of the units (sociology, psychology or physiology); this will include working with a dedicated specialist-mentor and will cover 6 weeks between May and June 2015. How will I be Taught? Students will attend 1 3-hour lecture in Sociology a week; 1 3-hour lecture in Psychology a week and 2 3-hour lectures in Physiology a week. There will also be a dedicated hour a week to meet with the Course Leader to discuss any ongoing issues or concerns. One-to-one tutorials will take place with each of the lecturers on a regular basis. How will I be Assessed? Students will be assessed using methods which include 1500-2000-word essays, 1500-2000-word reports, group presentations, subject-specific examinations and through the creation of leaflets/posters. There is no end-of-course exam; the Extended Project forms the basis of the final assessment. What our students say? "studying for an Access to HE Diploma has opened doors that I would have never dreamed possible" - "this is a difficult course and I struggled with the workload but I am so pleased I persevered; I feel like I've woken my brain up and I can't wait for the next adventure"