About the course

Reasons to study

• You'll have the opportunity to develop a variety of transferable skills, as well as life-long learning skills and reflective practice.
• You'll learn about essay and report writing, academic referencing, assignment planning, reflective practice and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Supported by an academic team you'll undertake a series of weekly activities and online reading via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

This short course has been designed to bridge the gap for those individuals who do not yet meet the entry criteria for their chosen degree level course. It may also be useful for those individuals who have not been in education for over 5 years. This blended learning course provides the opportunity for you to develop the academic skills required to progress in higher education and successfully complete your academic studies.

• It will assist you to develop a variety of transferable skills, as well as life-long learning skills and reflective practice.
• You'll learn about essay and report writing, academic referencing, assignment planning, reflective practice and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Your organisation and IT skills will be enhanced.
• Supported by an academic team you'll undertake a series of weekly activities and online reading via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Teaching and assessment

The course is delivered through a range of teaching methods including lectures, tutorial support and guided independent study.

Assessment involves the submission of a written assignment and reflection. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University’s general minimum entry requirements you must also:

• have a level 3 qualification

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.