Courses / Access to Social Science
Access to Social Science
- Provider
- Lowestoft College - the Information Centre
- Summary
- This 1 year part-time course covers subjects to prepare students for a degree course in social science.
About the Course
- Target
- This part time course is for students who wish to take a degree in social science.
- Entry requirements
- The course is aimed at students aged 19 or over, who have few or no formal academic qualifications, but who will approach their studies with enthusiasm, determination and discipline.
- Outcome
- An Access Certificate validated by CAVA fulfils the basic entry requirement for Higher Education and will enable you to apply for a wide range of Social Science degree courses such as Media Studies, Politics, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work.
- Qualifications
- Access to Social Science
- Content
- All students study aspects of Economics, Media Studies, Politics, Psychology, Social Science Research Methods and Sociology. The course makes use of specially designed Open University Access Units which enable students to study extensively on their own in order to reach the appropriate standard for entry to University. There is an emphasis on discussion and debate, and guidance with study skills is provided throughout the course.
- Cost
- Reduction of fees may be available to people in certain categories. Contact the provider for further details.
- Enrolment
- Contact the college for further details.
Availability
- Starts
- Contact the college for details.
- Duration
- Attendance one day each week for one year. The course will also be available in the evening (two evenings per week, numbers permitting).
- Timetable
- Check exact times/dates with College
- Provider
- Lowestoft College - the Information Centre
Venue and Contact details
Main
The Information Centre
St Peter's St
LOWESTOFT
Suffolk
NR32 2NB
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone 01502 583521 Course Enquiries: 0800 854 695
Fax 01502 500031
Email info@lowestoft.ac.uk
Website http://www.lowestoft.ac.uk
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