Bridge to Higher Education
What is a Bridge to Higher Education (HE) course?
This Bridge course is designed to equip learners to progress from previous learning, typically at level 3*, by allowing them to develop the required additional skills to study at degree level.
This short course will encourage learners to build on their present skills through the identification of future goals and aspirations. It also increases awareness of the opportunities available after level 3 study and provides advice, information and guidance on progression to degree level courses.
Is a Bridge to HE for me?
This course supports individuals who have completed, or nearly completed, an NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent) to progress to the next level of learning. It helps to prepare students for studying at degree level and gives them the academic skills and confidence to take their learning further.
Course content
The Bridge to HE course covers the following areas:
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Identification of learning styles
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Reflection on transferable learning
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Helping to research higher education coursesand methods of funding
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Reading academic texts
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Writing skills for different purposes
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Advice and practical sessions on researching and referencing
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Analytic thinking and discussion
Teaching and learning methods
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Group discussions
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Small group work
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Investigations and research exercises
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Tutor and learner presentations
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Individual tutorials
Assessment
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Research paper (750 words)
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Essay (750 words)
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Portfolio/learning journal (1500 words)
Availability of courses
The Bridge course can be offered in a range of venues across Suffolk.
*Level 3 qualifications include GCE AS/A Level, BTEC National (Awards, Certificates and Diplomas), NVQ Level 3, 14-19 Diploma (Advanced and Progression), International Baccalaureate, CACHE Diploma, Access to Higher Education, Foundation Art, and Advanced Apprenticeship.
Mature students without a level 3 qualification are invited to apply and will be considered by Interview
This course is validated by CAVA (Cambridge Access Validating Agency)