Introductory Modules
Critical Reading and Writing
The aim of this module is to help you learn at the level of a degree student. By understanding how to critically engage with written texts and learning academic style, punctuation and grammar, you’ll develop and refine your knowledge – and you’ll also discover how to use the Learning Resource Centre. After taking this module, you’ll have all the skills and confidence you need for successful academic study.
Sociology of Education
This module will give you an overall understanding of the sociological issues in education. You will focus on the social context of human learning – looking particularly at inequality in an urban technological society. Covering the history and social context of education in the UK, and various sociological perspectives, you’ll look at how education is influenced by issues such as disability, race, gender and class.
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Pre-requisites
Students must have access to an Internet ready PC with Microsoft Windows 98 or higher. It is also imperative that the student's PC is installed with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and they must be able to install their own packages.
Students must be 18 years old or over.
English Language
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you have completed an IELTS test (or equivalent). Your IELTS certificate must be an ‘Academic’ certificate and not ‘General Training’. You must have a score of least 6.0 in the reading and writing elements and also have an overall score of at least 6.0.
We will accept equivalent scores in the TOEFL test. Again evidence of this must be provided.
If you do not have IELTS or an equivalent qualification, please go to the IELTS website http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx where you will find local providers and test centres.
Exams
Please note we currently run exams twice a year in April and November in the following UK locations:
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- North of England
- Midlands
- London
- South East of England
You will be expected to arrange your own travel to these locations.