Higher Education CoursesPersonal and Professional Development
Certificate / Diploma of Higher Education in Personal and Professional Development.
Offered flexibly on a part-time basis at Penwith College, Cornwall College, and Truro College
What will I gain?
Course Structure
This flexible, credit accumulation programme of study is aimed at those seeking part-time enhancement of personal and professional skills. You can study at either one college or at a combination of the three. All three participating colleges offer the basic core modules: Personal and Professional Development; Reflective Practice; Research Methods; and a Research Project.
Stage 1
Personal and Professional Practice, plus any two 20 credit modules from the participating colleges = a 60 credit University Certificate
Stage 1 continued
The three modules above plus Reflective Practice and another two 20 credit stage 1 modules from the participating colleges = a 120 credit = Certificate of Higher Education
Stage 2
Research Methods plus any two 20 credit stage 2 modules = a 180 credit =University Diploma
Stage 2 continued
The three stage 2 modules as above plus a Research Project and another two 20 credit stage 2 modules from the participating colleges = a 240 credit = Diploma of Higher Education
The above pattern is for a “standard” half-time mode of study; in practice students can opt for a slower or a faster pace of learning to suit their own particular needs. The three colleges aim to meet individuals’ needs as far as is feasible.
What qualifications do I need?
- Key Skills OR GCSEs in Maths and English (note that in the interests of widening participation experiential learning can be substituted for these formal qualifications on a case-by-case basis)
- Access to Higher Education certificate
- 60-120 UCAS points from “A” levels or BTEC National Diploma OR NVQ level 3 OR other equivalent level 3 qualifications
- Experiential and professional qualifications (on a case-by-case basis)
What will I study?
You may choose your optional modules from the following areas:
- Art, Design and Performance
- Computing and IT
- Science Engineering & Technology
- Business & Management
- Health, Social Sciences & Public Services
- Humanities
- Sports ,Tourism & Hospitality
- Agriculture ,Horticulture & Land Use
NB Not all these are available at all colleges
Further information regarding the syllabus and timetable is available from the Course Coordinator.
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www.buildyourownuniversitycourse.co.uk
Progression Opportunities
Students will be counselled as to where their particular pattern of study can take them. In general, those seeking progression to named Foundation Degrees and Honours Degrees will have to specialise within their options, especially in stage 2. Those seeking a general, eclectic Higher Education experience will be free to do so, though their progression opportunities will be limited.
What shall I bring with me?
Please check these requirements with the Course Coordinator on enrolment.
Any course costs and associated costs (such as excursions and visits, protective clothing, etc.) can be ascertained from Admissions and the Course Coordinator before enrolment.
Our lecturers are happy to make an appointment with you and will be pleased to discuss the full details of the course. Please contact the College for more information