About Gateway to the Humanities, Cert HE - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

This exciting programme is specifically designed for people who:

• have been out of education for some time
• may not have any prior qualifications
• are seeking employment
• are juggling personal commitments
• are interested in gaining knowledge
• want to learn for pleasure
• want to acquire new skills and a qualification
• would like to be part of a thriving community

The Gateway enables those without traditional qualifications entrance into study at Higher Education level. If previous life events have stopped you from studying and you want another opportunity, this programme is made for you. The Gateway offers an opportunity to redefine your life - to learn new skills, meet new people and join the academic community.

The Gateway year is split into two sections. The first section of the course begins gently with a light introduction to study to help you get into the swing of things. In this period we cover an overview of writing and computing skills, and offer a selection of weekly taster courses to explore the disciplines of the humanities - including: Anthropology, Archaeology, Classics, Creative Writing, English, History, Ancient or Medieval History, Philosophy and Religious Studies.

On successful completion of the first part of the course students are enabled to make the transition onto a degree subject of their choice.

After completing 120 credits the student has the option to leave with a Certificate or continue on to complete an undergraduate degree.

Classes in the first section are delivered between 11-3pm on Tuesday and Thursday so as to support any other life commitments you might have. All of these initial classes are delivered in a supportive environment to help you grade into your new life as a student.

All students are eligible for £1000 bursary. All you have to do is fill in the form at the top of this page.

Key Features

The Gateway offers

• A pathway onto a degree for those without qualifications
• Small classes with interactive learning methods
• A gentle, supported route into learning
• One-to-one attention to ensure success
• Support with essay writing skills
• Computing skills to sustain study
• An opportunity to construct your own degree scheme
• Training in various study methods
• Opportunities for study visits and field trips.

Modules

Introduction to Study at HE
Introduction to learning processes and a variety of methods and strategies including IT skills (100% Coursework assignment)

An Introduction to the Humanities
Introduction to the range of Humanities subjects and discipline areas offered on the Lampeter campus (100% Coursework assignment)

Study Skills in the Humanities
(100% Coursework assignment)

Two option modules
Choose from the range of modules offered at level 4 100% Coursework assignment

Professional Accreditations

On completion of this programme you will obtain a Certificate at Higher Education level.

Course Tutor(s)

• Luci Attala
• Quentin Drew

Assessment

Assessment methods for the course draw upon a range of different skills designed to prepare the student to join the undergraduate degree of their choice. Weekly tasks need to be completed for each module. Tasks range from forum activity, library and internet research, summarising, group work, presentations and short essay writing.

Learning and Teaching methods

Teaching methods are designed to provide interest, variety and academic curiosity. Seminars, workshops and small group work are our principal means of teaching, though supported by lectures, field trips, revision and study groups. We also offer one-to-one tutorials in which you can discuss aspects of your own written work such as help with the structuring of essays, or writing technique or feedback advice on a specific assignment.

Career Opportunities

The Gateway to the Humanities programme is specifically designed to offer students a slow entry into HE level study by providing additional study support and advice. It offers entry into level 5 upon a range of programmes. if the student decides to exit with the Certificate in HE then a range of employment routes lies open to them

Specifically the course offers employment opportunities in the following areas:

• Administration
• Museum and archive work
• Teaching and lecturing
• Local Government
• Journalism
• Digital publishing
• Digital and online writing and publishing
• Business and finance
• Heritage sector
• Computer and IT management
• Management Consultancy
• Local government
• The Third Sector - voluntary and not for profit organisations

Further Information

All students are eligible for a £1000 bursary.

For additional course information please contact:

Luci Attala
Programme Director
l.attala@tsd.uwtsd.ac.uk

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Wales Trinity Saint David to find course entry requirements.

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