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lifelong learning opportunities 2011

Certificates Part-time Degrees Foundation Degrees 2+2 Degrees Professional Development

Opportunity Warwick offers a world class education to everyone with the ability to benefit, regardless of their economic circumstances.

Challenge Warwickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses are challenging, you will be guided and inspired by our experienced staff.

Support At Warwick you will study in a caring and supportive community with staff who understand your needs and concerns.

Flexibility Lifelong Learning programmes at Warwick offer flexibility in terms of entry requirements and study modes.

Development A Warwick education will develop your skills, knowledge and accomplishments to equip you for your future.

Achievement Lifelong Learning programmes at Warwick will open new doors and most importantly success will bring enormous pride and satisfaction.

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contents What makes learning at Warwick so special

Returning to study

Open Studies Programme

Part-time Degree Programme

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

BA (Hons) European Studies

BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy

BA (Hons) Humanities

BA (Hons) Social Studies

BA (Hons) Classics

BA (Hons) English and Cultural Studies

BA (Hons) French Studies

BA (Hons) Historical Studies

LLB Law

Foundation Degree Programme

Sector-Endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years

Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

BA (Hons) Social Studies

BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy

Continuing Professional Development Programme

Counselling

Teacher Training

Essential Skills

Career Studies

Helping you to study

Student Funding

Other aspects of student life

Finding out more

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WHAT MAKES LEARNING AT WARWICK SO SPECIAL The University of Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities. Warwick has many years’ experience running programmes for students returning to education after a break and has a range of facilities to provide help and support to ensure your learning experience is as enjoyable as possible.

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It’s a lively, cosmopolitan place, home to students and staff from over 120 countries and from all backgrounds. There are shops (including a supermarket), banks, launderettes, a hairdressing salon, a travel agent, cafes, restaurants and bars. You can take a swim before lectures and use the fitness rooms, and there is excellent entertainment in the Students’ Union. You can take in a play or a concert in the Arts Centre or enjoy one of the latest releases in its cinema.

The Warwick campus has a real buzz: yet it remains green. There are lakes and woods, trees and landscaped gardens; at our last inventory of campus wildlife we counted 114 species of bird, 228 different kinds of plant, and 6 types of bat! This combination of town and country is also reflected in the University’s location on the edge of the busy city of Coventry, merging into Warwickshire farmland on the west side of campus.

RETURNING TO STUDY Not everyone comes to university straight from school at the age of 18 or 19. Many of our undergraduate students return to education after raising families, whilst working, during a career break, or in retirement. The University offers a range of programmes to help students fulfil their ambitions, with flexible entry requirements that recognise previous learning and experience.

The University welcomes such students and finds that they very quickly feel ‘at home’ with other undergraduates in classes and seminars. We do not necessarily insist that they meet the normal entry requirements for each degree course but consider each application individually, looking for motivation and work and other experience as much as formal qualifications. Many students however, prefer to study on a part-time basis and enrol on our Part-time Degree Programme. This allows them to study at their own pace for between 4 and 10 years, and it is possible to combine day and evening study on some courses.

For students who want to combine study with work commitments, we offer Foundation Degrees. These are part-time programmes that include an element of work-based learning as well as academic study. Foundation Degrees can be used as a preparation for an Honours Degree if you wish to continue your studies.

The Centre also offers a wide range of programmes for people who wish to develop or further their career. For several years, the Centre has offered an extensive Teacher Training programme and CPD programme for practitioners working in the Learning and Skills sector, and the new MA in Educational Assessment has been introduced for professionals working in a range of educational sectors who wish to further their assessment abilities. The Counselling programme at the University continues to grow and in addition to the successful Foundation and BA Hons Degree launched last year, there are new CPD modules on offer for experienced practitioners. The Centre has also recently taken on the Career Studies Unit from the University of Reading and postgraduate teaching is currently offered in two related fields: career development work in higher education, and the management of student work experience. Within each of these areas, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MA course options are available. For more information about all of our programmes visit www.warwick.ac.uk/cll

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For adults without formal qualifications who are keen to get back into education and work for a university degree, we have set up our 2+2 Degree Programme in partnership with local colleges. Here, students study full-time for 4 years. The first 2 years are spent at a local college, and after this students come to the University to work alongside other Warwick students for the last 2 years of the degree course. 2+2 students tell us that they gain measurably in confidence and knowledge during their 2 ‘college’ years and arrive well equipped to make the best possible use of their final 2 years at Warwick.

Many people have found their way back into education via the University’s Open Studies Programme. There are day schools and 1 year certificates (worth 30 credits) that can count towards a Part-time Degree at a later date.

OPEN STUDIES The Open Studies Programme has been running for over 25 years and offers a range of Day Schools, Summer Schools and Certificates designed to appeal to everyone. Most classes are held at the University with some at local venues in the region.

Open Studies Certificates Open Studies Certificates are 1 year programmes offered in a wide range of subjects. As their name suggests, there are no entry requirements other than enthusiasm and a willingness to engage in study. Certificates can be studied in the daytime or evening. They can be taken simply for interest and pleasure (although you will be expected to undertake some work) or as a first step towards a Part-time Degree – a Certificate is equivalent to one Part-time Degree module. Certificates cost approximately £270 (2010 fee level) but some have a different fee level. Certificates currently available: • Advice and Guidance • Archaeology • Architecture: the English Country House • Child Psychology • Coaching and Mentoring • Creative Writing • Earth Science • Ecology and Conservation • English Studies • Environmental Science • Film and Cinema Studies • Fine Art • Health Studies • Historical Studies • History of Art • Interpersonal Communication Skills • Journalism • Philosophical Studies • Psychology

• Research into Family History • Skills in Group Work • Sociology • Sport Psychology • Work Psychology • Writing Features and Articles for Publication (online course) Day schools In addition to all of the above, for people who don’t want to commit to a Certificate, non-accredited Day Schools are held on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year in various subject areas, including Art, History of Art, Creative Writing and Personal and Professional Development. For further information about the Open Studies Programme, call 024 7657 3739 or email openstudies@warwick.ac.uk www.warwick.ac.uk/cll/openstudies

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My first Open Studies Certificate (in Journalism) was lifechanging. As an engineer with two young daughters, any study had to fit around family - and work-life. Homework demands were limited to short pieces, and two formally assessed articles. I really enjoyed it and looked for opportunities to exploit my newfound skills. A year later, in 2001, I made a significant career change, becoming Motoring Journalist for ‘Which?’ magazine. In 2007, once again thinking how I might develop my passion for writing, I enrolled on the ‘Thinkwriting’ Certificate in Creative Writing. I relished ‘short-story writing’ but I found the ‘poetry’ and ‘screenwriting’ modules daunting. I enjoyed the new disciplines, and both massively improved my fiction writing. Thinkwriting 2 included more poetry and screenwriting, and the allimportant ‘starting a novel’. Thinkwriting 3 covered life-writing and biography, adding more useful strings to my writer’s bow. Friends say I already have a dream job, researching and writing for ‘Which?’ But that career-move was nine years ago. Now I’m honing my skills towards becoming a novelist. If I succeed, in part it’ll be down to the Open Studies Programme. If I fail, I’ll always have this fulfilling, enjoyable hobby I’m passionate about. Whichever the case, I’m following the old proverb: ‘Softly, softly, catchee monkey'.

Dave Evans Certificate Student

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PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAMME The Part-time Degree Programme is a flexible programme particularly suited to the needs of mature students. Students are able to study at their own pace over 4 to 10 years. Admissions procedures allow sympathetic consideration of non-traditional qualifications, work and life experience and credit may also be given for recent prior learning and Open Studies Certificates. Some courses are taught during the day-time only and some in both the day and the evening. Please contact the Centre for Lifelong Learning on 024 7652 3683 to discuss the timing of classes in a particular subject.

What qualifications do I need? The University welcomes applications from people with a wide range of employment and study experience. Successful participation in Open Studies Certificate courses, A levels, HNC, NVQ or Access to Higher Education courses is highly valued. Application is made directly to the University (not to UCAS) on a simple application form.

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Credit Transfer We welcome candidates who have already completed or partially completed courses in higher education or professional qualifications. Such students may be awarded ‘Advanced Standing’ by transferring credit from qualifications completed in the last 5 years and be exempted from one or more modules. Advanced standing enables students to graduate more quickly and at less cost and is awarded for a range of professional and academic qualifications (please note that, in line with national policy, we do not normally award credit for a completed ug or pg degree). Your application form should include a form headed Application for the Transfer of Credit to a University of Warwick Part-time Degree. Please complete this as fully as you can. Don’t worry if you do not know how much credit your qualification carries as you can discuss your claim for credit with Sally Blakeman on 024 7652 8100.

How long will it take to complete a degree? Typically, a part-time student studies two modules per year: on this basis, a degree programme can therefore be completed in six years. However, the system is flexible: some students may decide to do only one module in the first year, others may take three. While studying three modules per year is possible if combined with a part-time job, we do not feel it is feasible for anyone with a full-time job, unless the employer is willing to offer time off to study during the day. Students with Advanced Standing, bringing exemption from previously completed qualifications, may graduate after four or even three years. What happens if my circumstances change? We realise that part-time students always have responsibilities other than those of a purely academic nature. We are sympathetic about making arrangements for our students to cope if problems arise, allowing them to suspend their registration temporarily or to withdraw during the year if confronted with difficult and unforeseen problems. How much will it cost? Please see the ‘Student Funding’ section on page 40.

Structure of the degree Each degree programme is divided into two stages – Level 1 (FHEQ level 4) and Honours Level (FHEQ level 5 and 6). Level 1 consists of 120 credits and is equivalent to the first year of a full-time degree. Honours Level (Levels 2 and 3) consists of 240 credits and is equivalent to years two and three of a full-time degree.

What happens after I apply? Each application is acknowledged. The Centre for Lifelong Learning will usually contact you to arrange a time and date for your interview as most applicants are interviewed by a member of academic staff. The interview enables the course selector to learn about an applicant’s interests and aptitude, and gives the applicant an opportunity to find out more about the degree, including how it is structured, approaches to assessment and issues such as time commitment and independent learning. If you are studying for a qualification you may receive a ‘conditional offer’. www.warwick.ac.uk/cll

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How do I apply? Application forms can be obtained from the Centre for Lifelong Learning. You are strongly advised to submit applications by the middle of July for Autumn 2011 entry to ensure that you can discuss fully your choice of Level 1 module(s). The final date for applications is 31 August 2011. (Applications for LLB Law should be received by 30 June 2011).

ba (hons) early childhood studies The BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies examines a range of areas and disciplines which focus on the education, development and welfare of young children. It builds upon knowledge achieved through observation and practical experience and provides a comprehensive understanding of those theoretical issues which inform practice. The degree prepares students for entering professions related to working with young children. Early Childhood Studies is recognised as a specialist subject in its own right for those interested in teaching the 3-8 age range, and students should be able to progress on to a PGCE course subject to satisfying normal professional criteria. Following a Social Studies minor subject will give students eligibility to apply for a Diploma in Social Work, and an increasing number of students are choosing to continue their studies on higher degree courses. Other students have gone on to work as FE lecturers, playworkers, early years workers in nurseries, Sure Starts and other Children’s Centres, children’s advocates, charity workers, nursery managers and NVQ assessors.

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Level 1 Students take three core modules which introduce the area of early childhood and lay the foundation for work at Honours Level: Modules: • An Introduction to Child Development, Education, Health and Well-being in the Early Years. • Children and Families: Policy and Practice. • The Social and Cultural Context of Childhood. Students choose one optional module

Honours Level 2 Students take the following four core modules and take a further 30 credits of optional modules (allowing students to develop interests in education, law, social policy, languages and psychology): Modules: • The Child and the Family in National and International Context. • Young Children’s Health and Well-being. • Research Methods. • Contemporary Issues and Debates in Early Childhood. Honours Level 3 Students take the following 3 core modules and a further 30 credits of optional modules: Module • Individual Research Project • Key Issues and Debates in Contemporary Early Childhood • Childhood and Education

ba (hons) european studies

This degree brings together a wide range of subjects with a common european theme. The European Studies degree is multi-disciplinary and allows the student to combine one or two languages with non-language subject areas. All students take a core module at Level 1, either the relevant Open Studies Certificate in Historical Studies (European) or Making of the Modern World which is taught by the History Department and is only usually available to students who have a grade A in A Level History or have already completed 60-90 credits in History at Warwick. The degree is based on a double major, with most students majoring in a language subject and a non-language subject. Students who have a higher level of skill in a language may be able to major in two languages. At least 120 credits must be taken in each major subject. Students will be able to take modules in optional subjects if they wish (up to 90 credits) and this can include a second language. Language major subjects • French • Italian • German • Spanish

Optional subjects – Can be chosen in the above subjects and additionally in: • Arabic • Business Studies • Classics • Film Studies • History of Art • Philosophy • Russian • Sociology Languages can be learned either from scratch or from the level of knowledge you bring to the degree course. Students have the opportunity to study modules with a

English • Modes of Reading (core level 1 module for English major) • The European Novel • Literature of World War II • European Theatre History • The Medieval World • French Social History 1800-1914 • History of Russia since 1918 • The Politics of Protest: Social Movements and Protest in Western Europe since the 1960s French • French language and Business French at a variety of levels (literature and culture modules if students have A-level French or equivalent) German • German language at a variety of levels (literature and culture modules if students have A-level German or equivalent) Italian • Italian language at a variety of levels • Representations of Modern Italy • Cross-cultural Approaches to Italy Politics and International Studies • Introduction to Politics • World Politics • Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics • Political and Economic problems of European integration Spanish • Spanish language at a variety of levels

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Non-language major subjects • English • Politics • History

literary, cultural, historical or political focus with the Departments of Italian, French Studies and German Studies when they reach the required level of language skills.

ba (hons) health and social policy This degree is co-ordinated and taught by the Department of Sociology and is designed for those with a particular interest in health and social policy.

The following modules are compulsory on this degree: Level 1 • Social Welfare in Britain Honours Level, four modules from: • Politics of Food and Nutrition: National and International Perspectives • Contemporary Health Issues • Creating Social Europe: Comparative Social Policy • Youth and Society: Problems and Policies • Sociology of Education • Sociology of Health and Illness • Population and Social Change • Race, Difference and the Inclusive Society

Within the remaining 120 credits (usually four modules) at Honours Level, students must take three approved options chosen from the following list: • Researching Qualitatively in the Social Sciences • Dissertation in Lifelong Learning or Sociology • Medicine, Disease and Society in Britain 1750 – 1950 • Politics in the United Kingdom • Migration and Identity • Transformations: Gender, Reproduction and Contemporary Society • Money, Sex and Power in Global Context • Narratives of Disease, Death and Difference • Sociology of Education/Educational Systems • Sociology of Health and Illness • Sexuality and Society • Sociology of Crime and Deviance

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The remaining two Level 1 modules and one Honours module can be chosen from any of the modules on the social studies list of approved modules.

ba (hons) humanities This is a multi-disciplinary degree which offers the opportunity for a broadlybased study of humanities subjects, with the option of taking some social studies modules. Students specialise in two subjects by taking a “major” in each from a choice of: • Classics • English • History • Theatre Studies In addition, optional modules are also available in those subjects above and in a range of Humanities and Social Studies subjects: • Film Studies • French • German • History of Art • Italian • Lifelong Learning • Philosophy • Spanish • Politics • Sociology

Level 1 Students usually take a module at Level 1 in each of their chosen major subjects: • Classics – any module offered by the Classics Department at Level 1 • English – Modes of Reading (a broad introductory module consisting of brief units based on the core modules offered by the department) • History – any module offered by the History Department at Level 1 • Theatre Studies – students majoring in Theatre Studies do not take a Level 1 module in this subject but instead take 120 credits at Honours Level

Honours Level Students take a further 90 credits in each of their major subjects at Honours Level (with the exception of Theatre Studies where students will take 120 credits). There is a wide range of modules available as the degree encompasses so many subjects and the following is a brief indication of the range on offer: Major subjects: Classics • Alexander the Great • Transformation of Roman Society under Augustus • Greek Comedy English • The European Novel • Romantic and Victorian Poetry • Literature of World War II • Twentieth Century North American Literature History • History of Russia • Britain in the Twentieth Century • Medicine, Disease and Society in Britain • Early American Social History Theatre Studies • Performance and the Contemporary City • Performance and Text • European Street Theatre Optional modules are also available.

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Please note that it is possible to study both language and cultural modules in French, German and Italian.

• Students can take two modules at Level 1 in one of their major subjects but must study at least three different subjects overall at Level 1 to ensure some flexibility of choice at Honours Level.

ba (hons) social studies This degree is designed to give a broad understanding of some of the academic subjects which are normally grouped together under the general term of Social Studies or Social Sciences. These include: Sociology, Health and Social Policy, Business Studies, Economics, Lifelong Learning and Politics. In order to give some understanding of the spread of subjects and disciplines (without requiring the student to become an expert in every branch of Social Studies), the Social Studies degree is a multi-disciplinary degree which requires students to specialise in one academic subject. There are two core modules within the degree: Honours Level 2 A research methods module - either Researching Qualitatively in the Social Sciences, Field Studies in Social Research or Surveys, Secondary Analysis and Social Statistics Honours Level 3 Dissertation/Research Project in Lifelong Learning or Sociology

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The following subjects are offered as a major. The name of the particular module offered at Level 1 where indicated, serves as foundation for further study at Honours Level: • Business Studies - Management, Organisation and Society (Parts 1 and 2) • Economics • Gender Studies - any Level 1 module from Sociology • Health and Social Policy - Social Welfare in Britain • Lifelong Learning • Philosophy - any Level 1 module in Philosophy • Politics - Introduction to Politics or World Politics • Sociological Perspectives • Students are also strongly advised to take Researching Society and Culture

In each of these subjects, the Level 1 module serves as a prerequisite or foundation for study of that subject at Honours Level. Given that only four Level 1 modules are taken, some care must be exercised about choosing Level 1 modules with a view to the eventual choice of major. Optional Modules There are a number of modules which are particularly attractive as options within the Social Studies degree. These include French, German and Spanish language modules offered by the Language Centre, modules in Business Studies or Law, and, for students working in the general area of Human Resources, Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development (an Honours Level module taught by the Centre for Lifelong Learning). Day-time and Evening Study Modules are available in both the daytime and the evening in Lifelong Learning, Health and Social Policy and Sociology, but please note that the evening choice is much smaller than that available in the day-time. Warwick Business School and the Departments of Economics, Philosophy and Politics offer day-time classes only.

ba (hons) classicS The Department of Classics and Ancient History offers two degrees, designed to reflect the interests of students. The Classical Studies degree is aimed at those who wish to explore the ancient world in its broadest sense. The Ancient History and Classical Archaeology degree on the other hand is designed for those whose interest is primarily in history and material culture. Both degrees, however, have a number of common features and students are able to move from one degree to another as their interests develop, so long as the basic regulations for each are met. Level 1 Since many students who take degrees within the department have little or no formal experience of the ancient world, Level 1 (120 credits) is seen as an introductory experience, setting the foundations for higher study, ie the modules taken include many elements which form the basis of more developed Honours Level work. Of the four modules taken at Level 1, three are obligatory core modules: • Greek Culture and Society (core) • Roman Culture and Society (core) • Greek Language or Latin Language (core) • Introduction to Greek and Roman History or Introduction to Ancient Philosophy

Honours Level At Honours Level there are two core modules: • The Hellenistic World (normally taken among the first four Honours Level modules) • A c10,000 word dissertation on a topic agreed with the Department (usually taken in the final stages of the degree)

At both Level 1 and Honours Level many modules involve the study of material culture. Those interested in the archaeological aspects of the ancient world should consult with tutors about which modules are the most suitable for this.

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Other modules available include: • Art and Death in Neronian Culture • City of Rome • Early Christianity • Art and Architecture of Asia Minor • Latin Language and Literature • Sexuality and Gender in Antiquity • Food and Drink in the Ancient Mediterranean • Greek Comedy • Tiberius to Hadrian

ba (hons) english and cultural studies The English and Cultural Studies degree offers the opportunity for a broadly-based study of English and culture. Students follow a central core of modules taught by the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies but can choose other relevant modules from Humanities. This degree also offers an excellent opportunity to develop foreign language skills as French, German, Italian and Spanish can be taken from beginner’s level. Level 1 The degree requires the student to take four 120 credits at Level 1 followed by a further 240 Honours Level credits. At Level 1, there is 1 compulsory module, which is taken by all Warwick students, full and part-time, taking degrees in English. The module offers an introduction to the practices of criticism. Form, genre and literary inheritance will be among the topics addressed. Level 1 students are strongly encouraged to take a second module in English to increase their knowledge and skills in literature. The following are offered:

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• Literature in the Modern World • The Epic Tradition • Medieval to Renaissance English Literature Other introductory modules in English and Cultural Studies are offered by the Departments of Film and TV Studies, History, Classics, Italian, History of Art and the Language Centre.

Honours Level At Honours Level students must take a minimum of four of their eight Honours Level modules from the English Department. Courses offered at Honours Level may include: • Romantic and Victorian Poetry (compulsory module which develops key skills and knowledge in English literature) • European Novel • European Theatre • Seventeenth Century Literature and Culture • North American Women Writers • Drama and Democracy: English Language Plays since 1880 • Shakespeare and Selected Dramatists of his time • The English Nineteenth Century Novel Students may take optional modules from 1 or 2 other Departments. Modules are offered by Film and TV Studies, French, German, Italian, History, Classics and History of Art. Students can also take up to two modules at Honours Level from the Language Centre.

This year I studied two modules in English literature; Modes of Reading and Literature in the Modern World. I remember when I looked at the schedule of study at the beginning of the year, I felt certain that to achieve success in this course was highly improbable. But, I decided that having dreamed of being at university for so many years; I would not walk away without perseverance. I would fail trying, not fail by walking away. I am happy that I made that decision, firstly because I have had a remarkable and satisfying year studying books that were not from genres that I was previously familiar with, and secondly, because I have succeeded in passing both modules. I have to praise the teaching at the University, which was always incredible in that, the tutors packed so much into each lecture while maintaining clarity and interest. The seminar tutors were instrumental in developing ideas presented in the lectures and provided an opportunity for asking questions. The level of support provided by tutors, coupled with their approachability throughout the year I feel is a fundamental factor in my success.

Balbir Randhawa BA (Hons) English and Cultural Studies

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ba (hons) french studies The French Studies degree offers an in-depth, multidimensional knowledge not only of French language but also of French and francophone literature, culture, society, and politics.

Level 1 The degree consists of 120 level 1 credits followed by a further 240 Honours Level credits over subsequent years. The degree will take a minimum of five and a maximum of ten years to complete. Prospective students should note that the French department offers modules only during the day. The degree also requires students to reside in France or in an approved Frenchspeaking country for a total of at least four weeks by the end of the second year and a further six weeks by the end of your degree. At Level 1, there are core modules: • French Language I • The French Imagination • French Culture and Society from the Middle Ages to the Revolution Honours Level At Honours Level you will have to take two more core modules:

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• French Language II • French Language III. Up to 2 of the remaining 6 modules can be taken in other departments (History, Law, Politics, Sociology, History of Art, Philosophy).

The modules taken in the French department can be full year-long modules or half-weighted termly modules which gives a maximum amount of choice. Modules offered at Honours Level include: • French Cinema • Colonial Memory • The King, his Court, the Writer and the City: Molière and La Fontaine • The French Revolution • Writing Identities in the Twentieth Century • The Radical Right in France • Media in France • Birth, sex and death in 17th century French culture and texts • Representations of the Holocaust • French Theatre since 1945: Performance, Provocation, Politics • Politics and Intellectuals in France from Zola to the present • France and the World since 1945 • Mutants, Cyborgs and Clones: Science Fiction in France • Surrealism between the Wars • Modern Sexualities • Politics and Violence in Modern France • The Left and Trade Unions in France Entry Requirements All applicants are required to have A-level French or an equivalent level of language.

ba (hons) historical studies

The Historical Studies degree offers a broad introduction to the study of history by drawing on the strengths not only of the History Department, a leading national department with expertise in a broad range of periods, but also of other departments which teach historical subjects. Students will take a core module, Making of the Modern World, after completing 60 or 90 credits in History at Warwick at Level 1. The remaining modules can be taken from a wide range of modules including both national survey modules (Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia etc) and modules on particular themes and regions such as: • Caribbean History • French Social History 1800 - 1914 • History of Germany 1062 to the Present • War, Revolution and Reform: China since 1900 • North America: Themes and Problems • Reform, Revolt and Reaction in the United States 1932 - 1975

Early Modern modules include: • The Medieval World 1200-1500 • Religion and Religious Change in England c 1470-1558 • English Social History 1500-1700 • Pre-Columbian and Spanish America • Georgian Britain: Society, Commerce and Culture Honours Level modules offered by other departments include a wide range of modules in Classics, History of Art, Economic History and historical modules taught by Politics and Sociology. A particular feature of the Historical Studies degree is that when the student has completed 120 credits at Honours Level, ie is coming to the end of the degree, one or sometimes two Advanced Options are taken. An Advanced Option is a specialised module which provides an opportunity for the student to develop interests in a subject which have already been stimulated by an earlier module.

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This wide range of modules reflects the broad interests of the History Department in European, including British, and American history. Most Level 1 modules are fully assessed: ie students write essays but do not take exams, although there is an examination for the core module, Making of the Modern World. Historical modules are offered at Level 1 by other departments, including Classics, Economics, History of Art, International Studies and Sociology.

Honours Level At Honours Level, modules taught by the History Department are assessed by a mixture of examination and assessment. Assessment essays give the students an opportunity to study in depth an aspect of the module they are taking. At Honours Level students take modules from the later modern period modules from the Medieval and Early Modern period.

llb law This degree, which leads to a nationally recognised Law qualification, is a part-time variant of the 3 year (full-time) LLB Law Degree offered by the Law School. Applications for the Part-time Degree are welcomed from people who may have left school some years ago but who have undertaken some formal study in recent years and who have obtained an educational qualification as a result.

Year 2 • Methods and Functions of Criminal Law • Introduction to the Law of Property In addition to lectures, students are required to attend weekly seminars.

Students will normally be expected to complete the degree in 4 to 6 years, although there may be some flexibility for those wishing to take the degree over a longer period.

Having successfully completed Years 1 and 2, students are expected to take a further 8 1/2 modules over the next two to four years. General Principles of Constitutional and Administrative Law and Law of Contract are compulsory. Students choose the remaining 7 modules from the range of options offered by the Law School to students taking the full-time 3 year Law Degree.

Part-time students must take specified modules during the first two years of the degree. Year 1 • Modern English Legal System • Legal Theory • The Law of Tort

Other sources of information about the 3 year Law Degree and Warwick Law School are in the University of Warwick full-time prospectus and the Law School website www.warwick.ac.uk/law

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I had no intention of taking a degree when I enquired about further education. I just wanted to take a maths course in order to help my children with their homework. Warwickshire College talked me into taking an Access to Further Education course. Since then I have never looked back. I applied to the University of Warwick to study for a BA (Hons) in Social Studies mainly due to my interest in sociology, unsure where this would take me. The next academic year will be my seventh and final year and I am considering taking a Masters degree in Social Work at the University on completion of my degree. As a mature student my experience of university life is different to younger students. Work and family commitments impose time constraints on study time and it is imperative to have strong motivation and commitment, because studying for a Part-time Degree is a long haul. My self-esteem and confidence to aim higher and set realistic goals, in all areas of my life, has improved considerably. I have received great encouragement from other students and CLL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a fantastic team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whose encouragement and support has enabled me to steam on through stressful periods, of self-doubt. I will never forget my time at Warwick I have learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed doing so.

Naomi Harrison BA (Hons) Social Studies

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foundation degree PROGRAMME A Foundation Degrees (FdA) is a Higher Education qualification for those who wish to combine study with other commitments. Foundation Degree courses are designed with a particular area of work in mind, with the help of employers from that sector. It provides an opportunity to combine a range of vocational, academic and key skills, which will be of value in the workplace. It is a part-time programme with an element of work-based learning and can involve workplace tasks, a project and mentoring. Foundation Degrees are designed to equip you for a particular area of work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as giving you the general skills that are useful in any type of job.

The Centre currently offers Foundation Degrees (and BA Hons top-up routes) in Early Years and Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. Entry requirements onto both degrees are flexible, and candidates should be able to demonstrate the potential to work at degree level. For those who wish to take their studies further, the degrees also offer a preparation towards an Honours Degree. Application forms can be obtained from the Centre for Lifelong Learning or the relevant FE College and funding information can be found on page 41.

The University also offers a Foundation Degree (and BA Hons) in Teaching and Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector, see page 34 for further details.

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Early Years Sector Endorsed

(for those working mainly or at least five hours a week with children aged birth - 7 years) This degree is designed to extend personal and professional skills and knowledge, upgrade the nature and status of the early years practitioner role and achieve a nationally recognised academic and vocational qualification. For those who wish to take their study further, the degree also offers preparation towards a BA (Hons) and is an important pathway to Early Years Professional Status (EYPS).

Please note that the course is also offered at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College and Stratford-upon-Avon College. For an application pack or further information: 024 7652 4736 early.yearsfd@warwick.ac.uk

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Who is it for? • Nursery nurses, nursery owners, managers and assistants working in private or voluntary sector nurseries preschool groups and independent schools • Teaching and learning support assistants, classroom assistants and nursery nurses working in schools/ nurseries and early years settings • Childminders and others employed in supporting children’s learning in early years settings • Applications are considered on individual merit but candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to work at degree level and be experienced early years practitioners • NVQ3 or equivalent is a distinct advantage

How does it work? • Part-time, modular structure • Core and optional modules including: Stories and Storytelling, How Children Learn and Develop, Supporting Children’s Learning in the Foundation Stage, Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, Study Skills and ICT • Work-based learning involving workbased tasks and a project • Flexible delivery methods including seminars, workshops, ICT and workplace mentored elements • Provides a coherent and academically rigorous course of professionally relevant training • Certificate may be awarded after 120 credits (FHEQ Level 4, NVQ Level 4) if students do not wish to proceed to HE Level 2 • FdA qualification at FHEQ Level 5 and opportunity to progress to Level 6 (Honours Degree)

person-centred counselling and psychotherapy The Foundation Degree and the BA (Hons) top-up have been designed to address the move towards regulation of the Counselling profession; the degrees are likely to be regarded as the benchmark qualification for employment as a counsellor or psychotherapist in a wide variety of settings and are accredited by BACP. How is the degree structured? The programme aims to provide a balance of theory, professional practice and personal development for each student. The learning objectives encompass the acquisition of knowledge about theories of counselling and psychotherapy, human development, human psychology and a range of emotional and psychological disorders, within a variety of social and cultural contexts. The programme includes a mix of short residential, nonresidential workshops as well as weekly sessions each term. The eight elements delivered through the Foundation Degree comprise:

foundation degree programme

• study of the philosophy and theory of the core theoretical approach compared to two other major approaches • structured experiences to develop and acquire skills and attributes • regular and systematic approaches to developing personal insight and self awareness • professional studies through considering the work of other mental health professions and professionals

• practical placements to undertake supervised client work • individual and group tutorials as part of the continuous joint assessment process • student directed learning groups investigating aspects of theory and the application to practice • whole course learning community group to facilitate personal growth Honours top-up route Students can take further modules to achieve a BA (Hons) degree. Admission to the Foundation Degree is through completion of an application form and attendance at a selection evening with the course tutors. For an application pack or further information contact: 024 7652 3831 counsellingcourses@warwick.ac.uk

2+2 degree programme This full-time programme is specifically designed for adults who lack formal qualifications and who wish to return to education. It offers an opportunity to study locally for a university degree and enhance their career prospects. There is no access or foundation year: students on the 2+2 route have direct entry to a degree and are registered as Warwick students for all four years of the course. The first two years of the programme are taught at partner colleges enabling students to gain confidence in coping with academic study, presentation skills and personal study skills in a local environment. This allows for a comfortable transition into the final two years of the programme which are taught on the Warwick campus. The programme at college offers flexibility and a broad choice of subjects to explore, before committing students to a more specialized path at University which reflects interests which they have developed. Throughout their four years of study students are able to share all the benefits of student life at Warwick, including access to the University library, sports and social facilities. While students are based at their local college, study hours

are usually between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Typically, up to 15 hours per week are scheduled as formal teaching time, backed by independent study. At University during the final two years, there will be eight hours per week ‘contact time’ – four lectures and four accompanying seminars, each lasting 1 hour, although we always suggest that you should think in terms of 8-10 hours per week per subject for all aspects of studying. How is the degree structured? The degree is divided into two stages – Level 1 (FHEQ Level 4) and Honours Level (FHEQ Levels 5 and 6). Level 1 consists of 120 credits and is studied over two years; Honours Level (Years 3 and 4) consists of 240 credits and is studied over the final two years of the degree.

Partner Colleges The partner colleges which offer the 2+2 degree are detailed below: Degree Programme

Telephone

City College, Coventry

Social Studies Early Childhood Studies

024 7679 1000

North Warwickshire and Hinckley College

Social Studies Early Childhood Studies

024 7624 3000

How to apply Applications should be made directly to the college at which you wish to study for the first two years of the degree course. Applications should be in by 1 September ready to commence on 28 September.

Financial help The ‘Student Funding ’ Section on page 40 has details of the financial support for full-time students.

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2+2 degree programme

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"Lack of self-confidence, combined with having to deal with my partner of 17 years leaving me and having to fight to be granted shared residency of my three beautiful children had turned my world upside down. On the surface, this did not appear to be the perfect foundation to return to education after a 20 year absence but proved to be the motivation I needed for a major career change. The 2+2 Early Childhood Studies degree appealed to me as it seemed to be the perfect balance of gently re-introducing me to the combination of assignments, home study and dreaded exams without driving me to breakdown point! Home commitments and studies appeared manageable. Having just completed my second and final year at City College, I am eagerly anticipating my 1st year at Warwick University â&#x20AC;&#x201C; year 3 of the 2+2 Degree. I still have a little self-doubt if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m being truthful but I figure I have got this far and with the invaluable, ongoing help of my fellow students, children, new partner and tutors, I am going to give it my best shot. My children are growing up, seeing their dad studying alongside their schooling. I believe they are already learning the value of education by witnessing me still learning at the age of 40 and I am a better parent for the things I have learnt already courtesy of the course. The 2+2 Degree has allowed me to gradually believe my name and a degree could one day sit proudly in the same sentence.

Adrian Fitzhugh BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

ba (hons) early childhood studies

This degree examines a range of areas and disciplines which focus on the education, development and welfare of young children. It builds upon knowledge achieved through observation and practical experience and provides a comprehensive understanding of those theoretical issues which inform practice. The degree prepares students for entering professions related to working with young children. Early Childhood Studies is recognised as a specialist subject in its own right for those interested in teaching the 3-8 age range, and students should be able to progress on to a PGCE course subject to satisfying normal professional criteria. Following a Social Studies minor subject will give students eligibility to apply for a Diploma in Social Work, and an increasing number of students are choosing to continue their studies on higher degree courses. Other students have gone on to work as FE lecturers, playworkers, early years workers in nurseries, Sure Starts and other Children’s Centres, children’s advocates, charity workers, nursery managers and NVQ assessors.

Level 1 (Years 1 and 2) • An Introduction to Child Development, Education, Health and Well-being in the Early Years • Study Skills, Thinking Skills and Information and Communications Technology • Children and Families: Policy and Practice • The Social and Cultural Context of Childhood Honours Level (Year 3) • The Child and the Family in National and International Context • Research Methods • Young Children’s Health and Well-being (half module) • Contemporary Issues and Debates in Early Childhood (half module) • Optional module Honours Level (Year 4) • Individual Research Project • Key Issues and Debates in Contemporary Early Childhood • Childhood and Education • Optional module

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ba (hons) social studies The Social Studies degree is designed to give a broad understanding of some of the academic subjects which are normally grouped together under the general term of Social Studies or Social Sciences. These subjects include Sociology, Health and Social Policy, Business Studies, Lifelong Learning and Politics. In order to give some understanding of this spread of subjects and disciplines, (without requiring the student to become an expert in every branch of Social Studies), the Social Studies degree is a multi-disciplinary degree which requires students to specialise in one academic subject, called a ‘major’. When starting a Social Studies degree students are often uncertain about which area of Social Studies in which to specialise. In order to cope with this uncertainty the degree has a great deal of in-built flexibility and the possibility to defer for one or even two years firm choices about which subject to focus upon. In the first two years, the course covers Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Politics and Health and Social Policy. There are two core modules at Honours Level: • Year 3 – a research methods module, either Researching Qualitatively in the Social Sciences, Field Studies in Social Research, or Surveys, Secondary Analysis and Social Statistics. • Year 4 – Dissertation/Research Project in Lifelong Learning or Sociology.

The following subjects are offered as a major: • Politics* • Sociology* • Health and Social Policy* • Business Studies • Lifelong Learning • Gender Studies * pre-requisite work must be completed successfully at the college before a student can progress on to a major at the University in any one of these subjects. Modules from Gender Studies, the Centre for Lifelong Learning and the Business School can be studied for the first time in Year 3. The following subjects are available as options only (i.e. no more than 60 credits at Honours Level): • History • Law • Languages (French, German, Spanish, Russian)

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BA(Hons) Health and Social Policy or BA(Hons) Social Studies (major in Health and Social Policy) Most modules in these two degrees are taught by the Department of Sociology and are designed for those with a particular interest in health and social policy.

I have just received my final exam results and am still in shock after being awarded a first class BA Hons degree in Social Studies. I’m struggling to acknowledge this as I left school without any formal qualifications when I was 14 to have my first child and by the time I was 24 had six children, all boys, and four of them have disabilities. For a few years I worked nightshift as a care assistant to make ends meet and began to question my future career path but it took me three years to pluck up the courage to apply for a course. I would pick up the telephone and then question my own ability, or talk myself out of it worrying about childcare or peace to study, but now I am so glad that I did make the call. At 29 I began my academic journey by enrolling on essential maths and English, followed by Intermediate Access and then an Access to Higher Education programme. Nearing completion of that, I realised that university was actually within my reach but at this point I was unsure which course to apply for so decided to enrol on a 2+2 Social Studies Degree as this offered a wide range of subjects. I was very anxious about starting the course as I had fairly preconceived ideas about what university students were like but I needn’t have worried. The support I received during my time at Warwick was fantastic, especially with my panic attacks and dyslexia. As to the other students, well, I have made some really good friends and we built our own support networks which helps keep you focused, motivated and on track as life as a student can at times be challenging, as well as rewarding and inspiring. My final year came round so fast I could hardly believe it and I found myself wondering what next. I’ve applied for a MA in Social Work, which would never have been possible without taking those first steps.

Faye Roantree BA (Hons) Social Studies

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ba (hons) health and social policy This degree is particularly designed for those who want a more specialised degree than that offered by the Social Studies degree, majoring in Health and Social Policy. Students register for the first two years on the BA (Hons) Social Studies Degree, and, providing they have successfully passed the health and welfare modules at college, may apply to change their degree registration at the start of Year 3 (Level 2) to BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy. The following modules are compulsory: • Health, Welfare and Social Policy module (taught at the college during Years 1 and 2) At Honours Level, four from: • The Politics of Food and Nutrition: National and International Perspectives • Contemporary Health Issues • Creating Social Europe: Comparative Social Policy • Youth and Society: Problems and Policies • Sociology of Education • Sociology of Health and Illness • Population and Social Change • Race, Difference and the Inclusive Society Within the remaining 120 credits (usually four modules) at Honours Level, students must take three approved options from a list which includes the following:

2+2 degree programme

• Researching Qualitatively in the Social Sciences • Dissertation in Lifelong Learning or Sociology • Medicine, Disease and Society in Britain 1750 – 1950 • Politics in the United Kingdom • Migration and Identity • Transformations: Gender, Reproduction and Contemporary Society • Money, Sex and Power in Global Context • Sociology of Developing Societies • Sexuality and Society The remaining one Honours module can be chosen from any of the modules on the Social Studies list of approved modules.

BA (Hons) Social Studies (Major in Health and Social Policy) All students taking a BA in Social Studies must pick a major subject. It is possible to major in Health and Social Policy within the Social Studies Degree, in which case students pick four modules from the following list, in addition to the two core Social Studies modules in Research Methods at Level 2 and a Dissertation at Level 3: • Health, Welfare and Social Policy module (taken at the college) Four Honours Level modules: • Contemporary Health Issues • Politics of Food and Nutrition: National and International Perspectives • Creating Social Europe: Comparative Social Policy • Youth and Society: Problems and Policies (must have taken Contemporary Health Issues) • Sociology of Education • Sociology of Health and Illness • Population and Social Change • Race, Difference and the Inclusive Society • Any remaining Honours modules can be taken from any of the modules approved for the Social Studies programme. IMPORTANT Students wishing to take either the major in Health and Social Policy within the Social Studies degree or the Health and Social Policy degree must take the Level 1 Health, Welfare and Social Policy module at the college.

I left school with a handful of GCSEs and began a course of A levels at my local college. Due to a lack of motivation and financial hardship I left college after my first year and took up full-time employment. When I was 36, newly divorced, a lone parent to two children and working in another office job my interest in learning was reignited. I successfully completed two Open University courses whilst working and realised that I wanted to study full-time. It was at this time that I discovered the 2+2 route to a degree - so in October, 2006, I ‘took the plunge’. The course is designed well; the first two years at college gradually build both confidence and academic ability, so by the time you transfer to Warwick you have the necessary writing, presentation and seminar skills to gain a degree. It has not always been easy, particularly juggling workload and deadlines with family commitments but any problems have always been balanced by a course which has been varied, enlightening and endlessly stimulating. This degree course, along with the support of my family, lecturers, personal tutors and Centre for Lifelong Learning staff, has also done wonders for my personal confidence – I feel I have grown not just academically but as a person and I feel much more confident about the future. Looking back to when I started the course four years ago I would never have believed that I could complete the course and gain a degree let alone that I would be graduating from Warwick with a first class degree – but I did! I have also been successful in winning funding from the Economic and Social Research Council to undertake my Masters and PhD back at Warwick – for me this highlights the validity of both the 2+2 route and older students.

Catherine Mills BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy

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Continuing professional development The Centre has developed a suite of professional development courses, many of which are offered in collaboration with partner colleges and approved by professional bodies.

Counselling Continuing professional development programme

The Counselling courses at Warwick are nationally respected and will enable you to acquire the attributes, knowledge and understanding required by people wishing to enter this profession. They are aimed at applicants who have had some experience of life and have a desire to enable others to help themselves to lead a more fully functioning life. Counselling and Psychotherapy is a demanding profession which requires strong self awareness, significant knowledge of theory, good understanding of the application of theory to practice, real insight into other people and their concerns and issues, knowledge about psycho-pathology and mental health issues.

The Centre offers the following courses: • Introduction to Counselling (Open Studies module) • Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Practice for Person-centred Therapists • Advanced Diploma in the Supervision of Person-centred Counsellors and Psychotherapists • Advanced Diploma in the Supervision of Person-centred Counsellors and Psychotherapists (with Research) • Foundation Degree (and BA Hons Degree) in Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy (see pg 24) For an application pack or further course information contact: 024 7652 3831 counselling.courses@warwick.ac.uk

Teacher Training

(learning and skills lifelong learning sector) The University offers a variety of teacher training and continuing professional development (CPD) courses for practitioners working in the Learning and Skills sector. The programme has been designed to address a number of important topical academic and vocational agendas in the sector and has been devised in conjunction with our partner institutions. It is fully endorsed by regional and national sector-specific training organisations.

The programme also offers a coherent undergraduate and graduate pathway from the new Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning sector through to a PhD.

The New Qualification Framework Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning sector (PTLLS) 10 credits FHEQ Level 3 and 4 On successful completion of the Preparing to Teach course candidates are required to undertake either the Certificate or Diploma qualification depending upon their teaching and training roles in the Lifelong Learning sector. The new qualifications are currently delivered by eight partner colleges in the West Midlands region. Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) 30 Credits FHEQ Level 4 This 60 hour programme of study has been designed specifically for individuals working in the Lifelong Learning sector who currently fulfil the requirements for the associate teaching role prescribed by LLUK. This course has been endorsed by LLUK.

We also offer Skills for Life integrated ITT Diplomas. All the Diploma courses have been endorsed by LLUK.

Continuing professional development programme

Initial Teacher Training Qualifications for Lifelong Learning All new entrants to teaching in the Lifelong Learning sector are required to complete teacher training qualifications. The following qualifications are role related and are designed to address the diverse needs of the Lifelong Learning sector.

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) 120 Credits (60 credits FHEQ Level 4; 60 credits FHEQ Level 5) This two year part-time programme of training has been designed specifically for individuals working in the Lifelong Learning sector who currently fulfil the requirements for the full teaching role prescribed by LLUK.

Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector This course has been designed specifically for practitioners in the Lifelong Learning sector who wish to advance their knowledge and understanding of the sector. The course is offered on a part-time basis and consists of four modules, 2 at FHEQ Level 4 and two at FHEQ Level 5. Candidates must be in possession of the Diploma in Teaching and Learning in the Lifelong Learning sector. Candidates in possession of the former Certificate in Education or equivalent may be eligible to progress to the Foundation Degree and should seek further information on this from Catherine Zara catherine.zara@warwick.ac.uk

Continuing professional development programme

Those who successfully complete the Foundation Degree may then wish to progress to the BA (Hons) in Teaching and Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector which is offered by the Centre for Lifelong Learning. BA Honours Degree in Teaching and Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector The Honours Level ‘top up’ from the Foundation Degree is designed specifically for practitioners in the Lifelong Learning sector who have completed the Foundation Degree in Post Compulsory Education and Training (or equivalent FHEQ Level 5 qualification). Candidates will be required to undertake four FHEQ Level 6 modules in Lifelong Learning. On successful completion of the Honours Level programme candidates will be awarded an Honours degree in Teaching and Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

MA Educational Assessment This MA is a new course and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA). It reflects an increasing recognition of assessment in education as a field of enquiry and supports an aspiration that individuals with expertise in assessment should become part of the staff in all educational establishments. The course is suitable for professionals working in a range of educational sectors, from primary through to further and higher education, who wish to further their abilities in assessment. It is designed to help students extend their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the theory and research underpinning assessment in education and to explore ways in which this can be used to improve practice. For more information or an informal discussion contact catherine.zara@warwick.ac.uk 024 7657 2987 Continuing Professional Development Programme In addition to the teacher training pathway the Centre offers a number of CPD courses designed for practitioners in the Lifelong Learning sector working in specific curriculum areas (or with specific groups of learners). These include a range of FHEQ Level 5 diplomas designed to support the Skills for Life agenda: for further information on these contact Elaine Goodall or Sara Hattersley on 024 7657 4558. In addition, the following CPD courses are offered: • Functional Skills • Personalised Learning for Practitioners • Working with 14-19 Year Olds for PCET Practitioners • Challenging Behaviour • Mental Health Awareness • Diversity • E Learning • Observation Practice • Mentoring For more information: 024 7657 3927 cll.itt@warwick.ac.uk

I am so pleased to have finished my degree! I had no desire to go to university after I left school but now I wish I had taken one earlier as it changes the way you think. As a degree programme, Historical Studies provides such a range of modules that it was hard to choose. In the first year I think it is a good idea to try a range of modules so that you find out what aspects of the subject you most enjoy. Most modules seemed to have a mix of political, economic and social history as well as some basic psychology and social studies in some of the twentieth century history modules. I always chose modules with a social history focus, but even then, studying social history in the early modern period is very different from Victorian or twentieth century social history. However, whichever module you choose, they all require similar academic skills and not only did my marks improve after I had taken some skills courses, but also the time I had to spend to do the degree work decreased. When juggling a full time job, family commitments and 2 degree modules a year, skills training made a huge difference to me.

Helen Blunt BA (Hons) Historical Studies

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essential skills resourcE centre The ESRC is a Skills for Life professional development centre. Its principal aim is to provide support, guidance, training and resources to those involved in the delivery of adult literacy, language and numeracy.

Continuing professional development programme

Skills for Life Subject Specialist Qualifications (Flexi-study delivery model)

Qualification type FHEQ Subject Specialists Diploma only: Level 5 (45 credits at HE Level 2)

New qualifications for Skills for Life teachers in the Lifelong Learning sector were introduced from September 2007. However, those currently in teaching or wanting to teach in the field of adult literacy, language or numeracy may need different pathways through to fully qualified teacher status so diplomas are available via two routes at the University of Warwick:

Diplomas in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector: FHEQ Level 5 (120 credits at HE Level 2)

• Open Studies Diplomas for Adult Literacy Specialists • Open Studies Diplomas for Adult ESOL Specialists • Open Studies Diplomas for Adult Numeracy Specialists There are also 1 year specialist courses for those who already have a relevant generic teaching qualification and are currently teaching literacy, language or numeracy. • Open Studies Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (English - Literacy) • Open Studies Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (English - ESOL) • Open Studies Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Mathematics - Numeracy) These are 2 year specialist courses for those who do not have a relevant generic teaching qualification and are currently teaching literacy, language or numeracy.

Entry requirements • Successful completion of an initial assessment at Level 3 • 30 minute telephone interview • Generic teaching qualification (for 1 year course) • PTLLS qualification or equivalent (for 2 year course) • Confidence and willingness to use e-learning • Current CRB check • FHEQ Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths • Current Literacy, Language or Numeracy teaching (75 hours per year) Schedule for the course The courses will begin in September 2011 (2 year courses) and October 2011 (1 year courses). Delivery mode The Diplomas are delivered by flexible study. This means students attend seven or eight sessions (plus one induction session), one day a month over an eight month period and complete distance study tasks in between. The course is managed through a website with monthly tasks, resources and e-learning activities and students will have their own blog (personal website) to store course work and reflections. For more information contact 024 7657 4557/8 s.ramage@warwick.ac.uk

career studies Postgraduate teaching is currently offered in two related fields: career development work in higher education, and the management of student work experience. Within each of these areas, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MA course options are available. These bespoke courses are designed for applicants who are already working in a wide range of relevant roles. The courses have been designed in partnership with professional bodies, AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services) and NASES (National Association of Student Employment Service), and aim to develop a reflective practitioner stance in relation to the support of career development and work-related learning.

Management of Student Work Experience

• Postgraduate Certificate in Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education

• Postgraduate Certificate in the Management of Student Work Experience

• Postgraduate Diploma in Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education

• Postgraduate Diploma in the Management of Student Work Experience

• MA in Career Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education

• MA in the Management of Student Work Experience For further information contact: 024 7657 4192 career.studies@warwick.ac.uk

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Career Education Information and Guidance in Higher Education

I left school just before my sixteenth birthday to start an apprenticeship as I hadn’t considered myself academic enough to stay on for A-levels and university. However as I got older I often felt envious of friends recalling their university experiences. When my youngest child started school I began working in the Early Years Sector and my thirst for learning began after gaining a diploma. I decided to continue with my learning journey by applying for the Foundation Degree and was thrilled to be accepted onto the course. The past three years have been a rollercoaster, often exhilarating and scary at times but I have loved every minute. I have learnt so much out about myself, made some fantastic friends and have been able to put into practice, in my workplace, the knowledge I have gained on the course. I feel a tremendous sense of achievement and I can’t believe I’ve succeeded but wouldn’t have done so without the support from my family, friends, colleagues and mentor. I hope to continue with my studies and feel excited about the future. My only regret is I wish I had started sooner!

Sarah Clarkson Early Years Foundation Degree

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University is about working with others â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and for yourself. You may be taught in lectures, seminars or small tutorial groups. In a seminar, a group of perhaps a dozen students meet with a member of staff to discuss and review a paper prepared by one of the group, or there may be a presentation from a couple of students. In small tutorial groups, you have the opportunity for more individual contact with the tutor, so that you can discuss a piece of work in more detail and receive feedback on your progress. The Library The university library is right at the heart of campus, and whatever your subject youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the library invaluable. There is a special short loan collection for books in heavy demand by undergraduates. You can issue books to yourself and use the library electronically, on and off campus. The web-based catalogue allows you to reserve books and renew your loans from almost anywhere, at any time, and many of our other resources are also available on the internet. There is also a wireless network in the library. www.warwick.ac.uk/go/library The Learning Grid If you are looking to work on groupbased projects or presentations, the ideal option may be another library facility, the Learning Grid, situated in University House. www.warwick.ac.uk/go/learninggrid

Student Support Services There is a comprehensive network of support and welfare services available to students for advice to support them in times of difficulty. More details on the services listed below, along with others available to students, can be found at www.warwick.ac.uk/go/supportservices

The University Senior Tutor promotes the academic welfare of students. Undergraduate Skills Programme Students can use the Undergraduate Skills Programme (USP) to develop their study skills, improve their marks, strengthen CVs and network with other Warwick students. The USP is free and is available to all undergraduates at Warwick. www.warwick.ac.uk/go/ugskills Student Guidance and Development Within the Centre for Lifelong Learning, Pauline McManus, senior tutor in Lifelong Learning, offers students academic and personal support. Topics covered include time management, speed reading, note taking skills, preparing and writing essays and reports, referencing, revision and examination techniques, seminar skills and presentation techniques. Study skills sessions are advertised and offered throughout the academic year. Additionally, students are invited to contact Pauline for a one-to-one discussion on any issue which is related to or affects their studies. The University Nursery is able to provide professional day care for around 78 children aged between 3 months and 5 years. Children are cared for by trained nursery nurses in a homely but structured environment where they are encouraged to socialise, explore and develop to their full potential. www.warwick.ac.uk/go/nursery

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IT IT is an integral part of all learning at Warwick. We encourage students to develop high levels of IT competence in their chosen subjects (skills that all employers now expect from graduates), and we provide a wide range of courses to help you to do so. There are two levels of courses and also the possibility of oneto-one training for those who have no previous experience of using computers.

Disability Services aim to work with staff and students to develop an inclusive teaching and learning environment that empowers students and enables them to fulfil their academic potential. www.warwick.ac.uk/go/disability

Student funding It is vital to consider the financial implications of returning to study, whether full-time or part-time, particularly if you have been working in the past. There will be new costs in addition to your normal outgoings, e.g. books, equipment, travel. You should think about the sacrifices you may have to make and also the benefits and advantages that a Warwick degree is likely to give. Financial support is available to all full-time home students and to many part-time students. The information below gives an idea of the costs you are likely to incur and the help you may receive. Detailed information on fees, grants and loans for 2011-2012 are given on the University website www.warwick.ac.uk/go/ugfunding If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Funding Office on 024 7615 0096, email: studentfunding@warwick.ac.uk or speak to an experienced welfare adviser at the Students’ Union Advice and Welfare service on 024 7657 2824. Financial arrangements for full-time students studying for a 2+2 degree As a full-time student there will be two main expenses that will have to be met; tuition fees and living costs. Students may get help with both of these from the Student Loans Company.

student funding

How much will 2+2 students have to pay? Tuition fees for 2+2 students will be £1,345 for the 2011-2012 academic year. However, students will not have to pay anything towards fees while they are studying. Students will be able to take out a loan from the Student Loans Company for the full amount of fee and tuition fee loans are not means-tested. The tuition fee loan will not have to be repaid until students have completed (or left) their course and are earning over £15,000 a year. 2+2 students beginning their studies at Warwick in 2011 will not be charged variable fees of £3,375 per annum

What financial help is available towards living expenses? A Maintenance Grant will be paid to eligible new full-time students who are commencing their studies in 2011. Most mature students will be eligible for a full or partial grant, unless they have a partner in well paid employment. The maximum amount available in 2011-2012 is £2,906 and the minimum is £50. How much help you will receive depends on your income and that of your household. As a guide, students from households with an annual income of £25,000 or less will receive the full £2,906 grant. Those from families with an income above £25,000 will receive a partial grant, the value of which decreases as income rises, with a minimum grant of £50 being paid to students with family incomes of £50,020 a year. Students from families with incomes above £50,020 will receive no grant. The Maintenance Grant does not have to be paid back. Students who are eligible to receive means-tested benefits such as Income Support and Housing Benefit may receive a Special Support Grant rather than a Maintenance Grant. These students will generally be lone parents, other student parents if they have a partner who is also a student, and students with disabilities. The amount of support, the income assessment arrangements and the payment arrangements are the same as for the Maintenance Grant. Your entitlement to Department for Work and Pensions benefits will not be affected if you receive a Special Support Grant.

What are Maintenance Loans and how do they work? Maintenance Loans are available to help with living costs. For current students (2010 entry), they attract a low rate of interest – at inflation levels. This ensures that the value of the loan repaid remains the same in real terms as the amount borrowed. All eligible students aged under 60 are entitled to be assessed for 72% of the maximum figure. Whether you can get any or all of the remaining 28% depends on your household income. If you have part of your maintenance needs met through a Maintenance Grant, your Maintenance Loan will be reduced

by £0.50 for every £1 of Maintenance Grant you receive. However, if you receive a Special Support Grant rather than a Maintenance Grant, your Maintenance Loan will not be reduced.

In the 2011-2012 academic year the maximum Maintenance Loan for a student studying outside London is £4,950 and this is made up as follows: non means-tested loan 72% of £3,564, additional means tested loan 28% £1,836. Maintenance Loan rates are reviewed each year. For current students (2010 entry), repayments of Student Loans for Fees and Maintenance start in the April after you leave your course and once your earnings exceed £15,000 a year.

The table below illustrates how the levels of Maintenance Grant and Maintenance Loan for new students will change on family incomes of £25,000 or less and incomes of up to £60,000. New Maintenance Grant – Indicative Levels of Entitlement Income Maintenance Maintenance Grant + Grant Loan Maintenance Loan £25,000 or less £2,906 £3,497 £6,403 £30,000 £1,906 £3,997 £5,903 £40,000 £711 £4,595 £5,306 £50,020 £50 £4,925 £4,975 £50,778 £0 £4,950 £4,950 £57,708 £0 £3,564 £3,564 £60,000 £0 £3,564 £3,564 All figures above use the Maintenance Loan of £4,950 for students living away from home. Maintenance Loan entitlement is reduced by £0.50 for every £1 of Maintenance Grant payable. A minimum grant of £50 is payable at a household income point of £50,020 with no grant payable where household income is £50,021 or above. 28% of the Maintenance Loan is subject to means-testing once household income reaches £50,778.

Supplementary Grants Some students may be able to receive supplementary grants in addition to their Maintenance or Special Support Grant and Maintenance Loan. • Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) These help with the extra costs you may have as a direct result of a disability. Help is not dependent on household income.

• Adult Dependants’ Grant If a student has a husband, wife or partner or another adult family member who depends on them financially, they

•C hildcare Grant This is a grant for full-time students with dependent children in registered or approved childcare. The amount payable depends on household income and actual childcare costs, up to a maximum of £148.75 a week (1 child) or £255 a week (2 or more children). This help is non-repayable. How do I apply? You need to make only 1 application to Student Finance England (www. studentfinancedirect.co.uk) each year for help with tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and supplementary grants. You should apply as soon as possible after receiving an offer of a place. www.warwick.ac.uk/cll

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• The Parents’ Learning Allowance This is non-repayable and is worth up to £1,508 in 2011-2012 depending on household income. It is intended to help with course-related costs for students with dependent children.

may be eligible for a grant of up to £2,642 a year in 2011-2012. This help is nonrepayable.

Financial help available from the University What is the Warwick Undergraduate Aid Programme (WUAP) and who is eligible for additional funding? WUAP is intended to offer much needed financial support to students and their families who might experience the most difficulty in funding their university careers. A Warwick Scholarship of £1,500 per annum will be paid to students from families with household incomes of up to £36,000 a year. Funding from WUAP is non-repayable and further details can be found on our website www.warwick.ac.uk/go/wuap The Access to Learning Fund If at any time during your course you find you have exceptional financial needs, you can apply to the University for additional support with your living expenses and course related costs. Help may be available through the Access to Learning Fund. Access to Learning Funds are given to universities to provide selective help to students who have serious financial problems. Grants from the Access to Learning Fund are non-repayable and are intended to help with course-related or dayto-day living costs. Awards can be made towards the costs of accommodation, childcare, transport, disability needs and various other expenses. You will need to show genuine financial hardship and that you have explored other ways of supporting yourself and meeting any shortfall between your income and expenditure.

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Details of the application procedure for Access to Learning Fund grants are available on the website www.warwick. ac.uk/go/hardshipfunds. We try to make it as simple and student friendly as possible with an application form and just a short informal interview with a Student Funding Adviser. Financial arrangements for part-time students Tuition fees for part-time students will be £410 for each 30 CATs module. Students on courses that are 50% or more of an equivalent full-time course can apply for support towards their fees and course costs.

The fee grant is linked to the intensity of your course and in 2011-2012 the maximum grant available will be £1,230, equivalent to the cost of three modules. Part-time students can also apply for a course grant of up to £265 in 2011-12 towards travel, books and other course costs. Entitlement to the grants will depend on your income and that of your husband, wife or partner. If, for example, you are a single student with no dependants, you will qualify for full support if your income is less than £16,845 a year or if you are on income-assessed benefits. You may be able to get part of this support if you are earning between £16,846 and £28,065 p.a. Higher thresholds will apply to the combined incomes of students with partners and/or dependent children. Student Finance England will work out how much support you can get. There is no age limit for this support, but students who already hold a degree cannot normally apply. Disabled Students’ Allowances Part-time students with disabilities who are studying at least 50% of a full-time course are eligible to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances. Disabled Students’ Allowances are not income assessed and there is no upper age limit. The allowances are to help pay for any extra costs or expenses, during a course of study, which arise because of a disability. DSAs are assessed and paid by Student Finance England. Access to Learning Funds Part-time students studying the equivalent of at least 50% of a full-time course, who have applied for a course grant and who are still in financial hardship, can apply to the Access to Learning Fund for help with additional course-related costs. Students with dependent children who receive full fee and grant support will be eligible for a grant from the Access to Learning Fund to help with the costs of registered or accredited childcare. Help and Advice For further help and advice on all aspects of student financial support please contact: • Student Funding Office email studentfunding@warwick.ac.uk 024 7615 0096

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other aspects of student life Student Careers and Skills Centre The Careers Service provides a wide range of services to suit your needs whether you are seeking to enter an entirely new area or develop your current career. Our information library is based in the Learning Grid in University House, but a wealth of resources is also available at www.warwick.ac.uk/go/careers. We provide one-to-one appointments with careers consultants as well as workshops on job seeking skills, mock interviews and help with gaining experience in new areas of work and applying for further study.

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We also run events tailored specifically to the needs of returning to study, giving you the chance to work alongside others from similar backgrounds, and consider how you can effectively present yourself to employers, given your previous experiences. Many employers are aware of the benefits of employing a diverse workforce and have a genuine interest in recruiting students returning to study after a period away. They recognise that maturity and life experience, at work and home, as well as the skills gained through your studies, can mean you have a lot to offer. For this reason the help we offer is available from the very beginning of your time at Warwick – it’s never too early to start planning your next steps. The Cultural Scene At the heart of the University campus is Warwick Arts Centre (WAC) – the largest arts centre in the Midlands.

2 theatres, a concert hall holding 1500 people, a cinema and art gallery allow you to experience the best in UK and international drama, comedy and dance, hear all kinds of music from contemporary pop to classical, watch the recent box office successes as well as art-house movies, and see the latest contemporary art in the Mead Gallery. Around 250,000 people visit Warwick Arts Centre every year; there are special discounts for students – and its right on your doorstep! The Sporting Scene The sporting life is great at Warwick. Whatever your preference – from ‘traditional’ out-door sports to the challenge of our indoor climbing centre – you’ll find excellent facilities, enthusiasm and encouragement from our dedicated sports staff. The University Sports Centre, which includes a 25 metre 6 lane swimming pool, squash courts and 2 sports halls, is right in the middle of campus and a new indoor tennis centre is on our Westwood Campus. Students’ Union The union provides services for all students at the University and you will benefit from your involvement with it. It helps with personal development and gives you experience of extra-curricular activities which may be useful when applying for jobs. One of the strongest attractions of the union is the huge range of societies on offer. The union supports over 180 societies and 70 sports clubs.

Drop â&#x20AC;&#x201C;in... for more information To find out more about Open Studies, or our Part-time, Foundation and 2+2 Degrees, join us at one of our drop-in sessions where you can talk to staff and students about the study opportunities, application process and other aspects of student life.

Tuesday 10 May 2011 Tuesday 6 September 2011 12-2pm and 4-6pm Chaplaincy Building The University of Warwick

If you cannot make either dropin but would like to come in and talk to a member of our team, or would like more information about any of our other programmes call 024 7615 1155 or email lifelonglearning@warwick.ac.uk

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024 7615 1155 email lifelonglearning@warwick.ac.uk www.warwick.ac.uk/cll A series of informal events are held throughout the year. These sessions will enable you to talk though your plans informally with an advisor from our team. For further information about our drop-ins and other events for prospective students call the Centre for Lifelong Learning on 024 7615 1155 or visit our website. If you cannot make any of the advertised events, you are welcome to make an appointment to come in at any time.

Postgraduate Programmes Warwick offers an exciting range of doctoral, research based and taught masters programmes, diplomas and certificates in Humanities, Sciences, Social Studies and Medicine. Our postgraduate prospectus will give you a detailed breakdown of courses and research interests. Please telephone 024 7652 4585 or visit www.go.warwick.ac.uk/ contactadmissions

The Language Centre 024 7652 3462 email language.enquiries@warwick.ac.uk

Student Funding 024 7615 0096 email student.funding@warwick.ac.uk

Full-time degrees For further information of all full-time degree programmes and a copy of the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undergraduate prospectus contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office on 024 7652 3648 email student.recruitment@warwick.ac.uk

Term Dates 2011/12 Autumn Term Monday 3 October 2011 Saturday 10 December 2011 Spring Term Monday 9 January 2012 Saturday 17 March 2012

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Summer Term Monday 23 April 2012 Saturday 30 June 2012

Disclaimer For the benefit of applicants this brochure is produced at the earliest date possible. The University, however, reserves the right to modify or cancel any statement in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of such modification or cancellation.

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