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Have you been away fromeducation for a while?

Are you thinking about returningto learning so you can possiblygo on to university and improveyour career prospects?

If the answer is yes,then our HigherEducation AccessProgramme could bethe ideal route for you!


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Our Access to HE (Higher

Education) course programme is

specifically designed for mature

students who are seeking to get

back into education, usually with

an aim to progress on to university.Students MUST be aged 19 or over,

on or before 31st August, to enrol

for the September or January start.

At East Durham College we

offer the Level 2 Access to HE

Certificate in Progression, a 12-

week course, which then leads

on to the one year Level 3 Accessto HE programme. There is also

a 6-month Fast Track option

available on the Level if you

meet the entry requirements.

The Level 3 programme is

available in a number of career

pathways such as teaching,

health and social science.

Please see the table on

page six for more details.The programme is run at our

Peterlee Campus and also our

Houghall Campus in Durham.

Timetables on our Access courses

are designed to enable students

to attend on a flexible basis to

help fit around work and family

commitments they may have.Achievement on the full Level

3 programme is 100% at East

Durham College, so if you are

thinking of going on to university

you have come to the right place.

And the best bit is that the Access

to HE programme is recognised

throughout the country as an

entry qualification for degrees

and many professional courses.So, whether youre looking to

change job, return to work, boost

your career prospects or gain a full

Honours degree our programme

offers you a great route into

higher education.


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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to study on thisprogramme. Acceptance on to this course is conditionalon your attendance at a Welcome Event prior to startingthe course.

A STRONG COMMITMENT IS NEEDED AS THIS PROGRAMMEIS INTENSIVE.

What areas are covered by the course?

Like many other Access students you may be returning tostudy for the first time in a while, and this programme is

specially designed to help you to get back to grips with theskills, knowledge and understanding you need to succeedand move on into Higher Education.

The Level 2 Certificate in Progression is the ideal route to helpyou brush up on your numeracy, literacy and study skills.

The units in the Certificate are made up of Science, Maths,English, Psychology and IT components.

Once you`ve successfully completed the programmeyou will receive a Level 1 Award and Level 2 Certificate inProgression. This will have enhanced the skills you`ll needfor your future study - and your CV too.

In addition to timetabled classes, it is expected that studentswill complete at least 5 to 7 hours of further independentstudy per week.

How is the course taught?

The course is made up of lectures, tutorials and one-to-onesessions.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment is by coursework. Coursework may be writtenin the form of essays, research projects and presentations.There may also be examinations at the end of some units.

Length of course

The Access to HE Certificate in Progression Level 2 takes

approximately 12 hours a week over a 12 week periodto complete.

Course start dates are in September, January andApril each year.

We are aware that students may have work and familycommitments to fit around their studies and thereforetimetabling is as flexible as possible. Timetables arealso planned to avoid school holidays.

Classes are run at various times between 9.15am till 3pm

and 6pm till 9pm.

Access to HE - Certificate in Progression Level 2

The Access to HE course is specially designed for mature students (aged 19+) who wish they had takentheir education further when they were younger and would like the opportunity to begin studyingagain to progress on to a university course such as an HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or Full Degree.

The full Access to Higher Education programme is split into two parts. This Pre-Access Certificatein Progression (Level 2) and then the full QAA Access to HE Diploma (Level 3).

Progression on to the full Access course requires successful completion of this Pre-Access Certificate.

A certificate is awarded after completion of the Level 2 qualification.

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Progression/Career opportunities

East Durham College students who have successfullycompleted this programme and then the full Level 3 Accessto HE course have progressed on to study a wide range ofdegrees at universities and colleges across the UK, includingthe likes of Durham, Sunderland, Teesside, York and Hull -to name but a few.

Our students have studied degrees in subjects such ascriminology, forensic biology, journalism, law, midwifery,nursing, physiotherapy, social work and teacher training.

EDC students have then gone on to have successfulcareers in fields such as nursing, social work and teaching.

Fees/Notes

There is a fee for this course. The total cost is 299 for theCertificate to Progression Level 2 course.

The course may be free if you are claiming Job SeekersAllowance or ESA in the Work Related Activity Group.

The course is timetabled to meet the needs of adult learnersand the College can provide nursery facilities (at the PeterleeCampus only) or help towards childcare costs for those whohave children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years.

Please note: Fees may increase in subsequent years.Financial assistance may be available - contact StudentServices on 0191 518 8222 for further advice and guidance.

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Access to HE - Level 3

The Access to HE course is specially designed for mature students (aged 19+) who wish theyhad taken their education further when they were younger and would like the opportunity tobegin studying again to progress on to a university course such as an HNC, HND, FoundationDegree or Full Degree.

The full Access to Higher Education programme is split into two parts. This Pre-Access toHE Certificate in Progression (Level 2) and then the full QAA Access to HE Diploma (Level 3).

A Choice of Career Pathways is Available

Our Access programme is available through a variety of career pathways:

Depending on the pathway you wish to follow you will study three key modules from those listed above. As well as these you will

also take IT skills and study skills, all helping to prepare you for university and/or employment.

GCSE English or Maths is also available for study to suit the requirement of individual timetables. Students will only be able tocomplete one GCSE alongside the full time programme due to the intense nature of the course.

Ideal if you

want to pursue

a highereducation route

leading to a

career as a

guidance officer

and allied

professions.

Ideal if you

want to pursue


leading to a

career in social

work, youth

work and allied

professions.

Ideal if you

want to pursue


leading to a

wide choice

of careers.

Ideal if you

want to pursue


leading to a

career in all

professions allied

to medicine

and social work.

Ideal if you

want to pursue


leading to a

career in all

professions allied

to teaching.

Ideal if you

want to pursue

a highereducation

route leading

to a career in

all professions

allied to forensic

science.

BiologyPsychology

Sociology

BiologyBusiness

English

Maths

Psychology

Sociology

BiologyBusiness

English

History

Psychology

Sociology

BiologyChemistry

English

Maths

Psychology

Sociology

BiologyBusiness

Chemistry

English

Maths

History

Psychology

Sociology

BiologyChemistry

English

Maths

Psychology

Sociology

Children and

Young PeoplePathway

Social Science

and Youth WorkPathway

Humanities

Pathway

Health and

Social CarePathway

Education

Pathway

Forensic

SciencePathway

You can choose from the following subjects

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Entry requirements

You MUST be aged 19 or over, on or before 31st August,to enrol on the September course start or the followingFast Track January start.

You will need to have achieved a Level 2 in Adult Literacyand Numeracy or a grade C or above at GCSE (in the last5 years) for entry on to the course.

In addition, you will need to have successfully completedthe Access to HE Certificate in Progression Level 2 courseto be able to enrol on to this Level 3 programme.

It is important if you intend to apply to study nursing, midwifery,teaching or social work at university that youhave, or are prepared to seek, voluntary work experience.

What areas are covered by the course?

Biology:This module includes the study of cell structure,cell division, genetics, the chemistry of living systems

and human physiology. Typical areas include:

Cell biology

Cell reproduction, inheritance and gene expression

Chemistry of living systemsChemical reactions and enzymes

Energy concepts

Nutrition and the digestive system

Cardiovascular system

Respiratory system

Excretory system

Nervous system

Endocrine system and homeostasis

Business:This module enables students to:

Evaluate the differences between sole traders, partnerships,companies and co-operatives

Evaluate the issues surrounding why firms grow, methods ofgrowth, problems associated with growth and the role ofagencies which monitor competition between companies

Produce, interpret and analyse a set of final accounts

Produce, in report form, an analysis outlining the inter-relationship of business with the external environment

Evaluate the issues surrounding the marketing mix, productlife cycle, market research and the role of advertising

Discuss what motivates people to work, the recruitment,selection and training functions within a firm, why internalcommunication is important and the role of trade unions

Chemistry:This module enables students to:

Classify the main types of chemical compounds basedon information and observations

Offer chemical reasons for differences, e.g. covalentand ionic compounds

Evaluate the relative significance of different factorsincluding; bond polarity and dative covalent bonds

Use observations of quantitative inorganic chemicalchanges and explain these in appropriate terminology

Carry out mole calculations

Discuss the significance of observations, make predictionsbased on chemical facts, data and/or observations of thefirst 20 elements

Explain results in terms of the Periodic Table and on thebasis of information given using chemical ideas to predictchanges and relate these to atomic structure

Understand the significance of energy changes in chemicalreactions

Describe reactions in terms of energy input and output, carryout simple calculations on energy changes and evaluatethe likely effect of an energy change on reactions

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English Language or Literature:This module includeswritten and oral assignments:

Personal writing

Formal report writing

Newspaper analysis

Review of a documentary

Leaflet analysis (class)

A personal response to literary material

History:This module enables students to:

Understand the process of causation and recognisethe consequences of historic events

Examine the causes of at least one example ofrevolutionary change

Analyse a range of consequences of an historical event

Understand the nature of historical debate

Evaluate conflicting interpretations of an historical event

Understand the importance and impact of key historicindividuals

Evaluate the contribution of at least one significanthistoric individual

Use both primary and secondary historical evidence

Assess the reliability, limitations and usefulness ofhistorical evidence

Form deductions and interpretations from differentpieces of evidence

Explicitly compare contrasting pieces of evidence

Comment upon the language and style employedin historical sources

Form personal judgements and draw conclusionsupon the past

Establish an individual conclusion upon an historicalevent which is open to interpretation

Maths:The aim of this module is to develop themathematical skills of the student so that they will be able

to confidently apply relevant techniques in their chosen

university course. The course will include the following:

Arithmetic processes

Introduction to algebra

Trigonometry

Statistics

Graphs

Area and volume

Introduction to calculus

Psychology:This module covers:

Schizophrenia, depression, phobias,treatment and therapies

Physiological psychology: Stress

Social psychology: Attitudes and prejudice

Development psychology: The developmentof self concept

Special issues in psychology:

Ethics and psychological researchPerspectives: Psychoanalytic, cognitive, humanistic,behavioural and physiological approaches

Research methods: Laboratory and field experiments,surveys, questionnaires, observations, describing anddisplaying data

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Sociology:This module enables students to:

Understand the nature of sociology and the meaningof a sociological approach

Critically discuss the usefulness of sociology as opposedto common sense approaches in contributing to anunderstanding of human behaviour

Understand the uses and limitations of different methodsof research and sources of data

Evaluate the relative merits and disadvantages of thevarious methods of research

Understand the major concepts involved in the varioustheoretical perspectives and recognise limitations of

the perspectivesCritically discuss issues in sociology from the mainperspectives with reference to different topic areas

Evaluate the limitations of each perspective

Recognise the relationship between theory and method

Assess the reasons why structuralist and interpretive theoristsfavour particular research methods

Understand the nature of scientific method

Critically discuss whether or not the methods of the naturalsciences can and should be used in sociology

How is the course taught?

The course is made up of lectures, tutorials and one-to-onesession. A tutor will be provided to give you additional supportas required.

You will also have the opportunity to listen to guest speakersand visit local universities on their open days.

How is the course assessed?

A combination of assignments, practical exercises and tests.

Length of course

One year. The course begins in September. However, we alsooffer a Fast Track option which runs from January to July.

We are aware that students may have work and familycommitments to fit around their studies. So timetablingis as flexible as possible, also avoiding school holidays.Classes run between 9.15am - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm.

Progression/Career opportunities

East Durham College students who have successfullycompleted this programme have progressed on to study a

wide range of degrees at universities/colleges across the UK,including the likes of York, Durham, Sunderland, Teessideand Hull - to name but a few.

Our students have studied the likes of criminology, forensicbiology, journalism, law, midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy,social work and teacher training. EDC students have thengone on to have successful careers in fields such as nursing,social work and teaching.

Fees/notes

There is a fee for this course. The total cost is 580 for the

Access to HE Level 3 course.GCSE English or Maths costs only 30 per subject if takenalongside the Access to HE Programme (You can only takeone due to the intensive nature of the Access programme).

The course may be free if you are claiming Job SeekersAllowance or ESA in the Work Related Activity Group.

The College can provide nursery facilities (at the PeterleeCampus only) or help towards childcare costs for those whohave children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years.

Please note: Fees may increase in subsequent years.Financial assistance may be available - contact StudentServices on 0191 518 8222 for further advice and guidance.



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Support and Services

College Guidance Service & Careers Advice

If you are looking for a career change or are unsure whichcourse is best for you, the College Guidance Service canoffer you a range of services to help you decide.

The possibilities can seem endless when deciding whatto do when you leave school or college. Thats why weemploy our own specialist careers advisor who can help

you find the right career path, job or university course.

The College will provide you with advice, informationand guidance with job search, CV writing and interview

techniques. We also arrange trips to universities and holdcareers fairs at the College to help you decide whatsthe right next career step for you.

For one-to-one, confidential and unbiased guidanceor to make an appointment please contact the CareersCo-ordinator in Student Services.

t: 0191 518 8282

College Nurseries

Many students have youngchildren, a fact that oftenmakes attendance at collegedifficult. To make things easierthe College has its own nurserycalled Positive Steps at the Peterlee Campus. Funding isalso available for students with children at other nurseriesor with childminders.

Adult Learners Aged 19 to 24 -

Level 2/Level 3 EntitlementYou will not have to pay any tuition fees if you meet thefollowing criteria:

Access to HE Level 2 - you are over 19 but under 25and havent already got a full Level 2 qualification,such as 5 GCSEs grade C or above or an NVQ Level 2.

Access to HE Level 3 - you are under 25 at the startof your course and do not already have a full Level 3qualification, such as 2 or more A Levels or an NVQ

Level 3. Or if you are over 25 and havent already gota full Level 2 qualification, such as 5 GCSEs grade Cor above or an NVQ Level 2.

Please ask Student Services for more details on Level 2and Level 3 Entitlement.

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Counselling Service

Although students may be prepared to talk things throughwith their tutor or course lecturer, there may be times whenthey feel they want to talk things over with someone elseoutside their course. The College has a team of trainedcounsellors who offer a totally confidentialservice to students.

Students Union

East Durham College Students Unionis a separate organisation to the

College and is run by students who areelected. The main role of the StudentsUnion is to make sure the student voiceis heard by the College. This is done byhaving student officers, class reps anda student council.

All full time and part time students are automaticallymembers of the Students Union and so can take partin its activities and purchase an NUS extra discount card.

You can order your NUS Extra card, an exclusive studentdiscount card, fromwww.nus.org.ukand collect it inCollege once you are enrolled as a student.



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The Learning Resources Centre

East Durham College has a fully equipped Learning

Resources Centre (LRC), at each campus, offering anextensive range of learning materials, which aim tomeet the curriculum requirements of both studentsand staff.

Our knowledgeable and experienced team is on hand toguide and support you through

your learning programme.

What is available at the LRC?

Each LRC has the latest IT equipment and facilities,with PCs available to students on a drop-in basis.

Students can access course materials from a varietyof sources including:

Books

Reference materials

Newspapers and magazines

DVDs

Online resources

Over 3,000 ebook titles

Photocopying, binding andlaminating services are available

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How to Apply

Okay, youve done the hard bit and decided

youre interested in the Access to HE Programme.Now the important part... letting us know!

There are a few ways you can do this:

In person

Call in to see our friendly and helpful Student Servicesteams based on each of the College campus sites.

Phone

Call Student Services on 0191 518 8222and we will take your application over the phone.

Online

Click on the apply now button and fill out anapplication form electronically via our website,www.eastdurham.ac.uk

Once we have received your application form we willbe in touch to let you know the next steps of the process.Just remember if you have any questions, we are onlya phone call or email away!

Student Services Peterlee Campus

t: 0191 518 8222Student Services Houghall Campus

t: 0191 375 4710

[email protected]



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How to Find us

By Car

If you are travelling from the south of Peterlee on the A19,branch left at the sign for Peterlee and Horden B1320.Then at the roundabout take the fourth exit onto Burnhope

Way (B1320). Take the second left onto Willerby Groveand the College entrance is on your right.

If you are travelling from the north of Peterlee on the A19,

branch left at the sign for Peterlee B1320. Then at theroundabout take the first exit onto Burnhope Way (B1320).Take the second left onto Willerby Grove and the Collegeentrance is on your right.

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Switchboard: 0191 518 2000

Once on campus

Park in the main car park (Free). For course enquiries makeyour way to Student Services behind the main reception.

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By Car

If you are travelling from the south of Durham on the A1.Leave the A1(M) at junction 61, then at roundabout takethe 2nd exit onto the A177 to Bowburn. Follow the roadfor about 3 miles until you pass The Rose Tree Inn, on yourleft, then take the second left into the main entrance tothe College.

If you are travelling from the north of Durham on the A1.Leave the A1(M) at junction 62, then at roundabout takethe 3rd exit onto the A690 into Durham Centre. At thesecond roundabout take the 1st exit onto New Elvet.

At traffic signals bear left onto Hallgarth Street.At roundabout take the exit onto the A177.Proceed along the A177 and the main entrance to theCollege is clearly signed on your right.

If you are travelling from the east of the county of usingthe A19, leave the A19 and turn left on to the A181,for Durham, for approximately 7 miles. Continue forwardonto the B1198. At traffic signals turn right onto the

A177. Follow the road past The Rose Tree Inn on yourleft then take the second left into the main entranceto the College.

Our Houghall Campus is located on

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Switchboard: 0191 375 4700

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Please report to reception, in the main building,before parking in the car park at the rear of the Campus.For course enquiries make your way back to StudentServices at the main reception.

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Peterlee Campus

Willerby GrovePeterleeCounty DurhamSR8 2RN

t: 0191 518 2000

East Durham College

Houghall Campus

HoughallDurhamCounty DurhamDH1 3SG

t: 0191 375 4700

www.eastdurham.ac.uk

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