Course Length: 7 Weeks Full-Time

Start Dates: October 2020, June 2021

Department: Access Programmes

Location: Edge Hill University

Fastrack is an intensive, seven-week preparation forhigher education programme for adults. Comprising ofone week of preparation and six weeks of full-time study,

it is designed to enhance your subject knowledge andtake the fear out of academic study with training inessential skills such as note-taking, essay writing, examtechniques and an introduction to IT. The programme isfree of charge.

Successful completion of this Fastrack course will enableyou to be considered for a place on a degree in yourchosen subject at Edge Hill University, in lieu of achievingthe UCAS Tariff points in the entry criteria for therelevant programme, although places on specific degreesare subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Gain the skills and confidence required to join an Edge Hill University degree on a free7-week course that is ideal if you are returning to study or seeking to enhance yoursubject knowledge and skills.

University Foundation CertificateFastrack: Preparation for HigherEducation

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Please note, the availability of Fastrack subjects andprogression routes varies for each academic year. Thereare currently no Fastrack routes for prospective

Midwifery, Nursing & Social Work (dual award),Paramedic Practice or Social Work students.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

This Fastrack course comprises two modules, one ofwhich is related to your subject choice while the otherfocuses on study skills training.

The subject you study on Fastrack will have a close link tothe degree that you progress onto but may not match itexactly. For example, you can study Biology as yourFastrack subject and progress onto a degree in Biology orrelated areas such as Biomedical Science, Ecology andConservation, Genetics, and Plant Science.

Whichever Fastrack subject you choose, you will receiveguidance in essay writing, taking and arranging notes,reading effectively, report writing, presentation skills,time management, working in groups, strengths andweaknesses, action planning, target setting, confidencebuilding, presentation skills, group work and courseevaluation.

You will also gain an introduction to ICT covering ITawareness, the Internet, word processing and developingvisual presentations.

How will I study?

Teaching is through lectures, tutorials, small group workand practical sessions. You will be allocated a personaltutor and have access to a wide range of services andfacilities, including the University library, computerhardware and software, ICT/Internet access and mediafacilities.

You can expect to be in University from 10am until 3pm,Monday to Friday. There will be morning and afternoonsessions with a one-hour break for lunch.

If you are joining a Fastrack subject in initial teachertraining, one day per week across a four-week period willbe spent undertaking a placement in a school. The hourson these days will depend on the school you are in andwill usually be the normal school hours. We willendeavour to ensure that the school in which yourplacement takes place is no more than 90 minutes travel

from your term time address.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through assignments, projects andcoursework. You must also achieve a minimumattendance threshold of 90%.

There are no formal written examinations as part of thecurrent assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?

The programme is delivered by a team of tutors who areexperienced in teaching and supporting adults returningto education.

A Great Study Environment

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, theEdge Hill University campus is a unique and inspirationalplace to study. Industry standard resources and cuttingedge technology combine to make an interactive andhighly advanced teaching and learning environment.

Everything you could want is on one site, from fantasticmodern spaces in which you can study and socialise,nearly 2,500 rooms in halls of residence, and 60 acres ofsport and leisure facilities.

There is also a University library which stocks around

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200,000 items, including books, journals, e-resources andmultimedia. In addition, you can access PCs, laptops,software and assistive technologies. Dedicated support is

available for students with Specific Learning Difficulties(SpLD).

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

Formal entry qualifications are not typically required tojoin this Fastrack programme. However, if you areeducated to GCSE standard, particularly if you haveGCSE English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (orequivalent), this would be beneficial. If you can show thatyou are committed to studying for a degree anddemonstrate the skills and potential, for example throughrelevant work/life experience, then we will offer you aplace. An interview forms part of the selection process.

To study Secondary Mathematics as your Fastracksubject, an AS Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics isrequired.

If you are applying to join a Fastrack subject in initialteacher training, you will be required to undergoDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) EnhancedDisclosure and medical clearance. Further informationwill be sent to you after you have accepted an offer of aplace on the Fastrack course.

Applicants to Fastrack initial teacher training, Nursingand Operating Department Practice subjects would alsobenefit from having some experience in a relevantsetting, demonstrated through employment, volunteeringor observation. In addition to this, you should possess anawareness of your chosen career pathway and have astrong interest in your chosen sector.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education is designed toequip you, in just seven weeks, with the skills andknowledge required to study on an Edge Hill Universitydegree or foundation degree in a selected subject area.The specific programme(s) you may be eligible toprogress onto will be determined by the Fastrack subjectyou choose.

Please note, however, that while we expect manycandidates who successfully complete a Fastrack courseto proceed onto a relevant degree at Edge Hill University,the availability of a suitable progression route andacceptance onto this course, or other degrees, cannot beguaranteed.

Depending on the degree you wish to apply for, additionalentry requirements may also apply. Some potentialprogression routes, for example, including initial teachertraining programmes and Psychology degrees, stipulatethat you must have GCSE English, GCSE Mathematicsand/or GCSE Science at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or

equivalent). If you do not already have these GCSEs, EdgeHill University offers equivalency tests.

Some degrees will also require you to undergo DBSEnhanced Disclosure prior to progressing onto theprogramme. For initial teacher training students, the DBSrequirement also applies to the Fastrack course, withclearance usually carried through to the start of yourdegree. For other subjects, DBS Enhanced Disclosure isnot required in order to undertake the Fastrackprogramme but may be required to progress to yourpreferred degree. Further information will be supplied toyou at the relevant time.

You can view the standard entry criteria for each degree,which includes details of DBS Enhanced Disclosurewhere required, by consulting our A-Z of courses.

You should also be aware that this Fastrack course isdesigned to enable progression onto a degree at Edge HillUniversity and may not be accepted by other institutions.

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Apply

How to Apply

Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus, it is notyet certain if an October intake, which is for OperatingDepartment Practice only, will be possible. We havetherefore taken the decision to delay the applicationprocess. It is unlikely that we will be in a position to makea final decision until August or September 2020 whichwill allow only a very short window for applications.

Please complete our expression of interest form if youwould like us to keep you informed about if/when youcan apply for October 2020 entry.

The October 2020 intake is for progression onto thecorresponding degree starting in January 2021.

The application process for June 2021 entry will openlater this year. The June 2021 intake is for progressiononto the corresponding degree starting in September2021.

When you submit an application, you will be asked tospecify your choice of Fastrack subject and intendedprogression route.

We will process a UCAS application for your intendeddegree on your behalf once you have completed theFastrack programme.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge HillUniversity, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about our full range of events forprospective students, including campus tours and virtualactivities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of degrees, youcan order an undergraduate prospectus atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to the programme team about thecourse in more detail, please contact:

• Access Programmes Team

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• Tel: 01695 657143 • Email: accessprogrammes@edgehill.ac.uk

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Related Courses

The specific degree programme(s) you may be eligible to progress onto from each Fastrack subject are listed below.Please note, however, that the availability of each progression route and acceptance onto this course, or otherdegrees, cannot be guaranteed. Depending on the degree you wish to study, additional progression criteria may alsoapply.Depending on the degree you wish to study, additional progression criteria may also apply. Further details areavailable at www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrackprogression.

Biology

• BSc (Hons) Biology

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

• BSc (Hons) Biotechnology

• BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation

• BSc (Hons) Genetics

• BSc (Hons) Plant Science

Business and Management

• BSc (Hons) Accountancy

• BSc (Hons) Business and Economics

• BSc (Hons) Business and Management

• BSc (Hons) Business and Management with Accounting and Finance

• BSc (Hons) Business and Management with Human Resource Management

• BSc (Hons) Business and Management with Leisure and Tourism

• BSc (Hons) Business and Management with Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• BSc (Hons) Business and Management with Marketing

• BSc (Hons) Business Innovation and Enterprise

• BSc (Hons) International Business

• BSc (Hons) Marketing

• BSc (Hons) Marketing with Advertising

• BSc (Hons) Marketing with Digital Communications

Computing

• BSc (Hons) Computer Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Computing

• BSc (Hons) Computing (Games Programming)

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• BSc (Hons) Computing (Networking, Security and Forensics)

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Mathematics

• BSc (Hons) Data Science

• BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business

• BSc (Hons) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Systems Automation

• BSc (Hons) Web Design and Development

Education

• BA (Hons) Education

English and Creative Writing

• BA (Hons) Creative Writing

• BA (Hons) English

• BA (Hons) English Language

• BA (Hons) English Literature

Geography

• BSc (Hons) Geoenvironmental Hazards

• BA (Hons) Geography

• BSc (Hons) Geography

• BSc (Hons) Geology with Geography

• BSc (Hons) Geography and Geology

Health and Social Care

• BSc (Hons) Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing

• BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy

• BSc (Hons) Critical Approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy

• BA (Hons) Health and Social Wellbeing

• BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health

• BSc (Hons) Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour

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History

• BA (Hons) History

• BA (Hons) History & Politics

Law and Criminology

• BA (Hons) Criminology

• BA (Hons) Criminology and Law

• BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

• LLB (Hons) Law

• LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

• LLB (Hons) Law with Politics

• BA (Hons) Policing

• BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology

• BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

Media

• BA (Hons) Film Studies

• BA (Hons) Film Studies with Film Production

• BA (Hons) Media, Film and Television

• BA (Hons) Television Production Management

Nursing

• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

Operating Department Practice

• BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Performing Arts

• BA (Hons) Dance

• BA (Hons) Dance and Drama

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• BA (Hons) Drama

• BA (Hons) Music Production

Professional Education

• BA (Hons) Children and Young People's Learning and Development (Primary)

• BA (Hons) Teaching, Learning and Child Development

• BA (Hons) Working and Teaching in The Early Years

Psychology

• BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology

• BSc (Hons) Psychology

• BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology

Religion

• BA (Hons) Religion

Social Sciences

• BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies

• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

• BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology

• BA (Hons) Sociology

Teacher Training

• BA (Hons) Early Years Education with QTS

• BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS

• BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (Part-Time)

• BA (Hons) Secondary English Education with QTS

• BA (Hons) Secondary Religious Education with QTS

• BSc (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Education with QTS

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