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  • Higher Education Introductory Studies (‘Introductions’ modules)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment
    • Essays, presentations and learning reviews.
  • Attendance

    • One evening a week and two full-day Saturday schools.

  • Duration

    • One term.

  • Entry requirements
  • Fees and funding
  • Financial support
      • If you are a new student starting on a course in autumn 2012, you may be able to get a student loan to cover your fees and other Birkbeck financial support. Check if you're eligible.
      • If you are already studying with us and continuing on a course that you started before autumn 2012, find out about financial support and see if you are eligible.
      • Not sure if you are a new or a continuing student? See here for more information.
  • Location
    • Central London and Stratford.
  • Teaching

    • Talks, discussions, group work, visits, use of audio-visual materials, presentations and self-directed learning using a range of resources, including our virtual learning environment. Learning groups are kept to around 20 students, to ensure plenty of opportunity for interaction between students and lecturers. Additional home study will be expected outside class time.

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Higher Education Introductory Studies (‘Introductions’ modules) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?

    • 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. 

      Credit gained from an 'Introductions' module can be used to count towards Year 1 of some related Birkbeck degrees.

  • Course structure and modules
  • Further study opportunities

    • 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, a foundation degree or the first year of a BA/BSc degree.

  • How to apply/enrol

    • ME (modular enrolment): enrol for individual modules (see 'Course structure and modules').