CAVA Access to Higher Education Full Level 3

Suitable For

This course has been designed to be flexible enough to suit your needs, especially if you have personal, domestic or work responsibilities which need to be fitted around your studies.

Course Content

The course enrols twice in every academic year (in September and late January) and all classes are timetabled between the hours of 10.00am - 3.00pm, three days a week, with no classes during the school holidays. You will be able to choose two options from Social Sciences (Psychology & Sociology), English Literature, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry & Maths) and Art & Design. You will also develop your IT and Study Skills and will have the opportunity of taking GCSE English/Maths/Science as part of the course. Teaching methods on the course are varied and include lectures, workshops, self - directed research and study, laboratory practicals and seminar presentations.

Assessment Method

Coursework

Progression

If you successfully complete this kite - marked Access course you will be awarded a diploma by the Open College Network East Midlands Region (OCNEMR). This diploma will allow you to progress on to degree or higher diploma level courses in a wide range of areas including but not exclusively:

• Archaeology
• Art Therapy
• Healthcare
• Law
• Marine Biology
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Podiatry
• Social Work
• Science - related careers
• Teaching

Additional Information

If your career plan is not listed above please call Jane Brunt on 01476 404386 for further information.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be assessed as to the appropriateness of starting on Access to HE or Step into the Future at interview.