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Access to HE Education Course in Bristol

Cost£3,384.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Education Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, full-time during the day.

This Ascentis Diploma is a university access course designed for people who want to move into teacher training. The course runs for one year. You'll build the academic knowledge and study skills universities expect. Units cover education theory, child development, and the skills needed for Initial Teacher Training degree courses. GCSE Maths, English, and a Science subject at grade C or above are required for most ITT degree courses. Around 12 months of classroom experience is also strongly recommended before applying.

You'll finish with the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Education at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Access to HE course is a one-year, full-time, Level 3 course specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into Higher Education.--You may already have some qualifications at GCSE, NVQ, BTEC or A level but not enough to get to university.--The Access course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your goal of becoming a Primary School Teacher. You need to be very committed to study and focused on your career choice. If you want to become a secondary school teacher you can take another Access to HE course and then study for a specialist degree before taking a PGCE.

Entry requirements

--GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject at Grade C or above are required for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) degree courses--Approximately 12 months classroom experience (voluntary or paid) as competition for ITT courses is high--Strong desire to study

What you will learn

  • You'll study education theory and how children learn.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills for university-level study.
  • You'll explore child development and how it shapes teaching practice.
  • You'll build critical thinking skills needed for degree-level work.
  • You'll learn how to plan and structure academic arguments.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the primary school curriculum and teaching approaches.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ashley Down Centre. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than exams. Each unit has its own assignment, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the year. Your tutor will give feedback on drafts to help you improve before final submission.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Primary school teacher, qualified after completing a teacher training degree.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Early years practitioner, works with children aged birth to five.
  • Learning mentor, helps students with academic and personal development.
  • Special educational needs support worker, assists pupils with additional needs.
  • Nursery manager, leads a team in an early years setting.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor of Education (BEd), a teaching degree that leads directly to Qualified Teacher Status.
  • BA with Qualified Teacher Status, combines a subject degree with teacher training.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), for graduates who want to qualify as a teacher after a first degree.
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, a stepping stone if you want classroom experience before committing to a full degree.
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