What is Access to HE, and iis it similar to BTEC

My course had 20 modules, 15 graded and 5 ungraded. It's not that hard, just time consuming. Some are all assignments, some a mixture of assignments and exams. He should get a list of the learning criteria for each assignment that he needs to fulfill to pass it.

What's subject is he doing?

And is there a word limit to as to how much you can write in a coursework? He has no exams, just coursework.

Cause in btec I wrote an average of 15- 20 pages for one assignment and in one unit had around 5 assignment, totalling up to 75-100 pages per unit.

his doign acess course nursing.

And is there a word limit to as to how much you can write in a coursework? He has no exams, just coursework.

Cause in btec I wrote an average of 15- 20 pages for one assignment and in one unit had around 5 assignment, totalling up to 75-100 pages per unit.

his doign acess course nursing.

I did access to pharmacy and all my assignments surpassed 20 pages (except for Study Skills). Some people wrote less though and still got the same grades. There was often no word limit, but I would say to get a distinction, the more (relevant) information you write the better. 15 pages of quality work should be the minimum to achieve higher grades.

I did access to pharmacy and all my assignments surpassed 20 pages (except for Study Skills). Some people wrote less though and still got the same grades. There was often no word limit, but I would say to get a distinction, the more (relevant) information you write the better. 15 pages of quality work should be the minimum to achieve higher grades.

and why is the course designed for mature students that havent been in education for a long time, whats the difference and how is it structured?

I'd only done GCSEs 10 years earlier so can't compare the structure to BTEC or A-Levels. There's a high workload but it's done in 1 year instead of 2. There's very few BTEC or A-Level courses available at colleges for those over 19(most don't offer any at all).

Also it wouldn't be of any use as a standalone qualification when applying for a job, it's purely geared to prepare you for university.

I don't much about btec but I would say they are similar in regards to the topics that are covered. Access is just more intense because it's only 1 year.

I think the intensity of the course is why it is aimed at mature students as they tend to be more focused and committed. Also, the Study Skills units are to assist those who have not been in education for a long period of time, manage the course more easily. For example, it is suppose to teach you how to make notes in class, write assignments, reference, prepare for exams etc, which will be useful for uni as well. You also do a couple (AS) maths modules too.

Erm the structure is modular - so assignments/exams are usually set 1-2 weeks after the whole unit has been taught.

So overall, the course provides you with the skills you need for uni and makes up for the qualifications you may have lacked otherwise, which universities may require.

One of my m8s is doing this course, not sure if its a good course for him. Is it similar to btec where you give assignments.

is the assignments hard?

how many modules do you get?

lmk, he really is begging me for my help, i dont mind helping him but i srsly duno anything about this course.

I've been offered a place on the Access to Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy course at my local college, and I can confirm, it is nothing like BTEC. It's completely different. The work is much more in depth and you'll get lots of assignments (and an exam at the end of of each module). The biology, chemistry modules is taught to A level standard and is assessed through exams, practicals, lab reports, etc. Like I said, if you work hard, and get good grades, you will succeed!

I agree, that makes sense.

And why do certain unis allow access courses over btec, i dont understand . like qmul reject btec students but not access courses. back in the days my uncle got into qmul in btec and got first class degree.