Course description
Access to Higher Education (Health Science pathway) CERTA Diploma Level 3
This course offers mature students an excellent opportunity to progress to university. Access will help you to develop your skills and self-confidence so you can successfully return to studying and progress to university. Students who have completed the Access course have gone on to a wide range of degree courses at local and national universities including radiography, paramedics, mental health nursing, nutrition, midwifery, general nursing, paediatric, adult nursing.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Students must be at least 19 years of age and have GCSE English Language (or Literature) and maths at grade C or above. Additionally, a science at GCSE grade C is desirable (if you are looking to going into teaching it is essential).
Training Course Content
English
- Exploring literature: poetry
- Dramatic text
- English language change
- From critical reading to creative writing
Media
- Exploring stereotyping in the media
- Film genre
History
- 14th century English history
- Black history
- Exploring social and economic change in 19th century Britain
- Victorian values
Sociology
- Concepts and perspectives
- Research project
Study Skills
- Academic writing skills
- Presentations skills
Why choose Kirklees College
98% pass rate for full time students
25% of HE students graduate with firsts
1,000+ dedicated and experience staff members