BA Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• GCSE English grade A*- C or 9 - 4 or equivalent
  GCSE Maths grade A*- C or 9 - 4 or equivalent
  Attended a school which achieved less than the national average of 5 A* - C or 9 - 4 passes (including English and Maths) at GCSE
  
  For applicants wanting to progress to:
  
  Dental Hygiene: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, maths and either chemistry and biology, or dual science. Applicants must also hold a Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification and 3 years post qualified experience
  
  BSc Nursing (Adult): Normally 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, to include Maths, English and 2 science subjects
  
  BSc Nursing (Child): Normally 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, to include Maths, English and 2 science subjects
  
  BSc Nursing (Mental Health): Normally 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English and 2 science subjects
  
  BSc Midwifery: normally 5 GCSEs at grade C or 4 or above, to include Science, Maths and English.
  
  BA Social Work: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Maths and English
  
  Priority is given to applicants who live permanently in the UK and who meet at least two of the following:
  
• your permanent address is in a neighbourhood with low progression to higher education
• you attended a school which achieved less than the national average of 5 A*/7- C/4 passes at GCSE
• you grew up in public care
• the residual income of your household is less than £25,000
• you will be the first member of your immediate family (excluding older brothers or sisters or your own children) to achieve a degree
• your studies have been adversely affected by circumstances in your personal, social or domestic life.
  
  We actively encourage applications from mature students. Further consideration will be given to the life experience of mature applicants and the circumstances in which they gained prior qualifications.

Programme specification

The BA Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education develops relevant skills and understanding to prepare students for a wide range of degrees at the University. It provides an introduction to key academic skills, such as how to conduct research using the University library, how to identify relevant academic sources of information, how to read academic texts and produce a range of academic assignments. The programme supports mature learners and those who may not have traditional qualifications as a route to degree level study. 

Students on the course are supported to develop analytical and critical thinking skills, reflective thinking and writing. Dependent on the chosen progression route, students are also introduced to key subject-specific knowledge either in human biology or sociology. 

The programme works towards developing metacognitive skills, and as such, supports learners to become independent learners. 

There is a strong emphasis during the foundation year of the programme on helping participants to achieve to their full potential and develop as independent, self-directed learners. Teaching is imaginative and supportive to make sure that students are intellectually stretched and helped through any sticking points in their learning. Group sizes allow foundation year students to engage actively and develop team-working skills with their peers. Methods of assessment during the foundation year reflect those that students will find later in their degree in order to ensure that learners are well prepared for their continuing study. The LLC regards assessment as a key way of enabling students to learn by doing and makes sure that feedback from tutors supports this process. Members of the LLC staff team are dedicated to helping students with all aspects of their progress and there will be regular one-to-one meetings with each individual to help learners to plan for and achieve their goals. 

 On successful completion of the foundation year, and subject to meeting any progression requirements, students can progress to year one of a range of degree programmes at the University. 

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC0119	Academic and Personal Development	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
LLLC0207	Information and Data Literacy Skills	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP

Optional Modules

Students will choose one of the following modules depending on degree pathway:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LLLC0152	People in Society	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC0153	Human Biology	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

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