The programme is particularly helpful if you are interested in working towards careers in:

• Social work
• Teaching
• Nursing or Health
• Local or national government

Information Session

At Chestnuts House
398 Hoe Street
Walthamstow, London E17 9AA
Friday 11th September 2009 from 10am – 1pm

Come along to find out whether this is the programme for you!
Everyone is welcome.

Introductory Workshop

At Chestnuts House Friday 2nd October 2009 from 10am – 1pm

This is a practical workshop where you will find out more about the programme and meet other learners.

Component Courses

Approaches to Study

At Chestnuts House
16 sessions 10am-1pm
From Friday 9th October – Friday 18th December 2009
and Friday 8th January – Friday 12th February 2010
(No class on Friday 30th October 2009 - half term)

Fees: £235 (Standard fee) or £120 (Reduced fee)
Fees for those with a qualification at Level 4 or above already:
£275 (Standard fee) or £140 (Reduced fee)

This module gives you the opportunity to develop your study techniques and speaking and writing skills. You will try out different approaches to learning. You will discuss new ideas to help you with your studies. . This course includes education, health and contemporary social and cultural issues.

Sociology

At Chestnuts House
16 sessions 10am-1pm
From Friday 26th February – Friday 26th March 2010
and Friday 16th April – Friday 2nd July 2010
(No class on Friday 28th May 2010 - half term)

Fees: £235 (Standard fee) or £120 (Reduced fee)
Fees for those with a qualification at Level 4 or above already:
£275 (Standard fee) or £140 (Reduced fee)

How can Sociology contribute to our understanding of the lives of individuals and communities in society today? You will study how power and inequality affect identity and culture.

Career and Professional Development (half module)

At Chestnuts House
4 sessions 9.30am – 3.30pm
Wednesday 16th September – Wednesday 7th October 2009

Fees: £120 (Standard fee) or £60 (Reduced fee)
Fees for those with a qualification at Level 4 or above already:
£140 (Standard fee) or £70 (Reduced fee)

This module can be studied as part of the Certificate of Higher Education or as a module on its own. Topics include developing a personal action plan; writing an effective CV; job and course applications and interview skills.

Foundations of Modern Psychology

At Chestnuts House
15 sessions 10am – 1pm
Wednesday 14th October - Wednesday 16th December 2009
and Wednesday 6th January – Wednesday 10th February 2010
(no class on Wednesday 28th October – half term)

Fees: £350 (Standard fee) or £175 (Reduced fee)
Fees for those with a qualification at Level 4 or above already:
£400 (Standard fee) or £200 (Reduced fee)

This module offers an introduction to psychology. You will explore key theories and approaches in psychology and how these are applied in everyday life.

Research Methods for Psychology (half module)

At Chestnuts House
10 sessions 10am-12pm
Wednesday 24th February – Wednesday 24th March 2010
and Wednesday 21st April – Wednesday 9th May 2010

Fees: £175 (Standard fee) or £90 (Reduced fee)
Fees for those with a qualification at Level 4 or above already:
£200 (Standard fee) or £100 (Reduced fee)

This module offers an introduction to a range of research methods and the role of statistics in psychology. You will complete a research project as part of your coursework. Before enrolling on this module, you must have completed, or be in the process of completing, one of the other modules that counts towards the Certificate of Higher Education.

Independent Study (half module)

At Chestnuts House
Starts 26th May 2010 10am-1pm
6 sessions 10am-12pm
(No class on Wednesday 2nd June – half term)

Fees: £120 (Standard fee) or £60 (Reduced fee)
Fees for those with a qualification at Level 4 or above already:
£140 (Standard fee) or £70 (Reduced fee)

This Independent Study half-module gives you the opportunity to research a topic related to your studies on the Higher Education Introductory Studies award. You will have tutorials in which you will learn how to plan, develop and edit your writing.