Access to HE nursing

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I’m a mature student and been out of education a long time , finding the level of study full on and wondering what I need to do to get merit or distinction grades ? I am meeting criteria but unsure of what I’d need to do to get the higher marks .

Reply 1

jakie-boyy

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Why don't you ask your tutor/course provider?

Reply 2

Nikkie7

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by MissSquidgy

I’m a mature student and been out of education a long time , finding the level of study full on and wondering what I need to do to get merit or distinction grades ? I am meeting criteria but unsure of what I’d need to do to get the higher marks .

When you click into the module there should be the objectives which state the criteria you need to meet to achieve each stage, pass/merit/distinction.

Reply 3

Nikkie7

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by Nikkie7

When you click into the module there should be the objectives which state the criteria you need to meet to achieve each stage, pass/merit/distinction.

Also ensure you are using a broad range of research materials not just relying on the Internet such as journals, textbooks etc remembering to cite within your work and also that your reference list is correct and following whichever referencing style you have been informed of.

Reply 4

beaten-papaya

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In my experience, it's the range of research materials and going beyond what was taught in class. Our tutors specifically told us that they were teaching to a merit level and then would give indications for independent research that would help us push up to distinction.

Another one would be making sure you're doing your referencing and citations properly, I think you can easily drop down a grade if you're not paying attention to that every time.

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MissSquidgy

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by Nikkie7

When you click into the module there should be the objectives which state the criteria you need to meet to achieve each stage, pass/merit/distinction.

Thank you , I took a look last night , there’s no guidance for module 1-4 but I did see there is for 5 onwards , I wonder if 1-4 isn’t graded the same way , I only started 2 weeks ago and think I need to ask more questions to my tutor :smile:

Reply 6

Kerrence

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Original post

by MissSquidgy

Thank you , I took a look last night , there’s no guidance for module 1-4 but I did see there is for 5 onwards , I wonder if 1-4 isn’t graded the same way , I only started 2 weeks ago and think I need to ask more questions to my tutor :smile:

Some modules are pass/fail so it may be the case that they’re front loading these modules to get to grips with the academic writing without your grade being impacted. Keep an open dialogue with your tutors, book in for all 1:1 sessions and ask for more if needed. Do plenty of research into the topics of assignments and make use of any word count leeway (although in uni there may not be any leeway so maybe that’s not the best advice to help you in the future with uni). Anyway those are the things that helped me get all distinctions in my access course last year. I was on my laptop every chance I got making progress on assignments. It was full on and I couldn’t have lasted any longer than a year with that level of workload. They pack a lot into the year but I learned so much that helped me in my first year of uni.

Reply 7

ErasistratusV

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You're intending to study nursing? Right, so that is a professional course, not just any regular degree. As such, it's important to begin developing your study skills and mindset now so that you take full advantage of the next 12 months to prepare you for the demand of full time study.

My advice with Access is to approach the course as if you are working your way through your first semester at Uni. Pretend you are already on the course, read carefully around the topic in question and really go hammer and tongs at each piece of work to bring it to a level you'd be happy submitting at University. Of course one can read textbooks or use youtube videos to grasp concepts but you need to seek out proper sources of literature and reference each piece of work nicely as well as presenting it correctly.

Get into the groove of this now and you'll be well ahead of the game when you reach Uni. Couple that with the advantage mature students already have and you'll be flying.

Best of luck.

Reply 8

MissSquidgy

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by ErasistratusV

You're intending to study nursing? Right, so that is a professional course, not just any regular degree. As such, it's important to begin developing your study skills and mindset now so that you take full advantage of the next 12 months to prepare you for the demand of full time study.
My advice with Access is to approach the course as if you are working your way through your first semester at Uni. Pretend you are already on the course, read carefully around the topic in question and really go hammer and tongs at each piece of work to bring it to a level you'd be happy submitting at University. Of course one can read textbooks or use youtube videos to grasp concepts but you need to seek out proper sources of literature and reference each piece of work nicely as well as presenting it correctly.
Get into the groove of this now and you'll be well ahead of the game when you reach Uni. Couple that with the advantage mature students already have and you'll be flying.
Best of luck.

Thank you ☺️

Reply 9

Nikkie7

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Original post

by MissSquidgy

Thank you , I took a look last night , there’s no guidance for module 1-4 but I did see there is for 5 onwards , I wonder if 1-4 isn’t graded the same way , I only started 2 weeks ago and think I need to ask more questions to my tutor :smile:

So sorry, yes the first 4 modules are not graded in the same way they are either "Acheived" or failed, one with 6 credits and the remaining at 3 credits each (have just checked my certificate. The remaining modules with be graded at pass, merit and distinction. Good luck with the course, hope you enjoy it x

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