Researching Opportunities for Higher Education

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand the variety of opportunities available in H.E.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify, record and evaluate information about H.E. opportunities relevant to own aspirations.

2. — Understand the advantages and disadvantages of following an H.E. course.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of following an H.E. course in relation to own personal development, career aspirations, financial implications and personal circumstances.

3. — Be able to research the H.E. application process and plan a course of action for accessing intended progression route.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use relevant information to plan a course of action for accessing intended progression route.

  • 3.2

    Provide a clearly substantiated rationale for the plan showing the key stages of the application process.

  • 3.3

    Provide a rationale for why an application is or is not appropriate at this time.

4. — Be able to prepare a personal statement for H.E. progression.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Prepare a targeted and appropriate personal statement to support an application to H.E.