13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and Credits Level Module Module Title Credit Code rating Level 4 AA1056 Matter, Energy and the Universe 20 University Certificate in Physics for Astronomy Requires 20 credits at Level 4: AA1056. 15. Personal Development Planning It is particularly important that the PDP offered by our courses is optional and flexible. Currently the following opportunities for PDP exist: The admissions process includes interaction between Course Leader and applicant, advising on • suitability of the course, given a aspirations for short or long-term study. student’s The induction process, using Handbook and Elearn links, provides opportunities for students to use • the Skills and PDP resources. University’s The Distance Learning courses provide a structured environment for independent learning and time • management, to pace study and meet coursework deadlines. Self-test exercises encourage students to assess their academic progress within a module. • 16. Admissions criteria To study the University Certificate in Physics for Astronomy students are normally required to have GCSE grade C in Mathematics or its equivalent high school qualification. 17. Key sources of information about the programme Student Handbook Astronomy Module Catalogue uclan website www.StudyAstronomy.com Factsheets
13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and Credits Level Module Code Module Title Credit rating Level 4 AA1056 Matter, Energy and the Universe 20 University Certificate in Physics for Astronomy Requires 20 credits at Level 4: AA1056. 15. Personal Development Planning It is particularly important that the PDP offered by our courses is optional and flexible. Currently the following opportunities for PDP exist: • The admissions process includes interaction between Course Leader and applicant, advising on suitability of the course, given a student’s aspirations for short or long-term study. • The induction process, using Handbook and Elearn links, provides opportunities for students to use the University’s Skills and PDP resources. • The Distance Learning courses provide a structured environment for independent learning and time management, to pace study and meet coursework deadlines. • Self-test exercises encourage students to assess their academic progress within a module. 16. Admissions criteria To study the University Certificate in Physics for Astronomy students are normally required to have GCSE grade C in Mathematics or its equivalent high school qualification. 17. Key sources of information about the programme Student Handbook Astronomy Module Catalogue uclan website www.StudyAstronomy.com Factsheets
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