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  • Higher Education Introductory Studies (‘Introductions’ and ‘Learning Strategies’ modules)

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Department of Social Policy and Education
tel: 020 7079 0891
email: heis@bbk.ac.uk

  • Duration

    • Introductions: usually one term.

      Learning Strategies: four weeks prior to the start of the autumn term.

  • Attendance

    • Introductions: usually one evening a week and two full-day Saturday schools.

      Learning Strategies: seven evening sessions in September.

  • Location
    • Central London and Stratford.
  • Entry requirements
  • Fees
  • How will I be taught and assessed?

    • Teaching and learning methods include talks, discussions, group work, visits, use of audio-visual materials, presentations and self-directed learning using a range of resources, including the Bloomsbury Learning Environment. Learning groups are kept to around 20 students to ensure there is plenty of opportunity for interaction between students and their lecturers. A variety of assessment methods are used, including essays, presentations and learning reviews. Additional home study will be expected outside class time.

  • How to enrol

    • ME (modular enrolment): enrol for individual modules.

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Higher Education Introductory Studies (‘Introductions’ and ‘Learning Strategies’ modules), 2011/2012 entry (part-time study)


The ‘Introductions’ modules provide the opportunity to try out Birkbeck’s unique evening study while gaining a foundation in the learning approaches and study skills that are needed for successful undergraduate study. You will be encouraged to relate your experiences outside formal learning to the readings and debates that you are introduced to as part of these modules. You will also learn about the process of personal development planning in higher education and how information and communication technologies can be used most effectively to support academic study.

The 'Learning Strategies' half-module, held in September, is designed for students wishing to develop their learning approaches and study skills before starting an undergraduate course in October. Over a series of sessions, your tutor will guide you in how to prepare most effectively for your studies.

What can I go on to do?

Students who successfully complete an 'Introductions' module may be able to use the credit gained towards another Birkbeck award, such as a Certificate of Higher Education, foundation degree or the first year of a BA/BSc degree.

Modules

These modules form part of the Higher Education Introductory Studies (Certificate of Higher Education)
Introductions: Community and Local Government Studies
Introductions: Exploring Environmental Issues
Introductions: Learning to Look (Visual Arts and Media)
Introductions: Understanding Humanities
Introductions: Understanding the Social World
Learning Strategies


Last modified: 09 Feb 2012 13.20

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