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Access to University for Ages 19+

Access to Nursing and Social Care (Part Time)

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Key Facts

Qualification Aim
Access to Nursing and Social Care (Part Time)

Entry Requirements
Good written English, IT and Maths skills

Start Date
September 2010

Course Overview

This is an academic course equivalent to AS level of study that is taught over 2 years.  Students are required to have a good standard of written English, IT and Maths skills. Successful completion of this 2 year course will enable students to progress to University to study Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery.

Course Structure

2 year course studying Sociology, Psychology and Mathematics in the first year and Social Work Theory, Integrated Science, English and IT skills as part of tutorial programme in the second year.
 
The course is studied over 2 days per week over the 2 year period.

Qualification Aims

Successful completion of the course will result in the student achieving 60 credits of which 75% will be at Level 3.  This will enable students to progress to University to study Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery.

Assessments/Examinations

Students are required to do a range of demanding assignments including 2500 word essays, presentations, portfolios and final examinations. 

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

Students are required to pass an initial assessment at the beginning of the course.
Good standard of written English, IT and Mathematics. You may be recommended to undertake the Fresh Start course if you need to develop your English, IT and Mathematics further before starting this course.
No formal qualifications are required.

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.