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Access to Nursing and Social Care (Full-Time)

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Key Facts

Qualification Aim
Access to Nursing and Social Care (Full-Time)

Entry Requirements
GCSE English Grade C

Start Date
September 2010

Course Overview

This is an academic course to AS study which enables students to apply for degrees in Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery.  

Course Structure

This is a one-year course with attendance at College spread over 4 days.
The core areas studies will be:
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Vocational professional practice
  • Integrated Science
  • Social work theory
  • OCN level 2 Mathematics
  • OCN level 2 English
  • InformationTechnology

Qualification Aims

On passing this course students will achieved 60 credits of which 75% will be at Level 3 and this will enable students to progress to University to study Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery.

Assessments/Examinations

There are examinations and continuous assessment throughout the course.  You will be required to complete 2500 word essay and examinations at the end of the course.

Cost / Equipment

All students pay a registration fee of  £110.00

Text books will need to be purchased costing approx £60.

Free tuition is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or to their un-waged dependants.  19 or over in the region of £495 per year.

If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs because of financial hardship we may also be able to help. For details contact our Welfare Unit on 01843 605048.

Entry Requirements

To complete this course full time you are required to have a GCSE C grade in English. Those students who do not have this entry requirement will be offered the part time option or the Fresh Start course.
 
It is a condition of entry that all students must pass an initial assessment at the start of the course.

Start Date

September 2010

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.

If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.