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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education) - Teaching Science Pathway

Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£3,584 inc VAT
Finance options
Finance options available
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
324 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)
Awarded by Open College Network West Midlands

Overview

This distance learning course focuses more on teaching science. The units selected provide a syllabus that forms a foundation for students who wish to progress to a teaching degree course. It’s been created for learners who’ve been out of full time education for some time and don’t have the required entry qualifications.

Description

Having a degree in Education means you've deeply explored the field of education from a variety of perspectives. The education system is an increasingly significant part of modern society; a higher education course will encourage you to critically reflect on the aims and values of education.

Our 5 Education Diploma Pathways:

  • General - a generalist specified diploma with a balance of Education Theory/Childhood Studies/Education Practice & Biological Science.
  • Teaching English- aimed more at those who are interested in an English teaching career/degree course with language and literature units to help satisfy typical English degree entrance criteria.
  • Teaching Science - covers an even range of scientific units. You'll develop the academic skills, knowledge and understanding to enable you to progress into Higher Education.
  • Early Years - a diploma that focuses more on Childhood Studies which has units that cover play, child protection and child development.
  • Teaching and Learning - compared with our general pathway this diploma has a greater proportion of education theory and education practice units.

    • Who is this course for?

    This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)** is aimed more at those who are interested in a teaching science career/degree course.

    Requirements

    Learners must have a GCSE in Maths and English (or an equivalent), a relevant nvq at level 2 or above and aspire to study an Education related degree at university.

    Access to Higher Education Diplomas are widely accepted as an alternative to 'A Levels' for University admission. The programmes have a track record of success in helping students to gain admission to University.

    Learners should, however, be aware that Universities each apply their own admissions criteria, and these vary broadly depending on the reputation and popularity of the university and of the degree programme that ...

    Career path

    If you make the most of your time at university then it will opens doors to a range of exciting career options, which could include (but are not limited to):

    Researcher in Universities
    Hospital scientist
    Pharmacologist
    Libratory analyst
    Science administrator
    Environmental and conservation studies
    Primary and Early Years teaching (subsequent to undertaking a PGCE)

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    An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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