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Why not explore the past this spring!

29/11/2010

Employability Skills Flyer

Explore the Past

Adult learners can now enrol on a series of new and exciting courses in history and archaeology as part of Cardiff University’s Exploring the Past Foundation Pathway – a unique access route to higher education that was launched in September.

Exploring the Past, run by the Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning úand the School of History, Archaeology and Religion is designed to give adult learners the opportunity to experience research-led teaching first-hand and progress towards studying a degree in archaeology or history.

The newly announced Spring programme is open to adults irrespective of their previous academic qualifications and will give them a chance to explore a range of periods in history and archaeology – from prehistory to the ancient world, from medieval to modern history. Courses offered include: Exploring the past: Archaeology, The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Religion, Sagas, Folklore and ‘Celtic’ Traditions and Past Text Box: Ten key features of the Pathway: 1. Designed specifically for adult learners 2. Guarantees an interview for or degree scheme in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion 3. Different from other A level and Access routes 4. Flexible and designed to support adult learners with busy lives 5. Research-led teaching 6. Students accepted onto a part-time degree scheme will be eligible for “advanced standing” of 60 credits. 7. Prepares students for Higher Education 8. Multi-disciplinary structure 9. Courses focus on developing writing and research skills 10. Fee waiver scheme is available for eligible students. Perspectives of Disability

These courses have been specifically tailored to develop writing and research skills, giving students the confidence to approach, use and interpret a variety of different types of sources including historical texts, literature, images, artefacts, built heritage and archaeology.

As well as preparing students for Higher Education, students that complete the pathway will automatically qualify for an interview for either a full-time or part-time degree scheme in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion.

Hayley Bassett, a student that currently on the Pathway said: “I enjoy coming to class and really thrive on the research tasks that I am set. The courses have given me confidence in my abilities and made me realise that I can achieve whatever I set my mind to. It is my intent to follow the Pathway to its conclusion and, hopefully, progress to a part-time degree course in History, Ancient History and Archaeology.”

Dr David Wyatt foundation pathway co-ordinator said: “Exploring the Past is specifically for adults returning to education, it allows them to study within a timescale, framework and environment designed to specifically cater for their needs. Most importantly our courses have the potential to contribute directly towards a degree: students successfully completing the pathway and interview can enter into their first year of undergraduate study having already completed half of it.”

Exploring the Past is open to all and there are no formal entry requirements. Fee waivers are available for those on DWP benefits or claiming tax credits. A full outline of the programme will be available shortly. For more information please visit the website http://www.cf.ac.uk/learn/exploringthepast/index.html.