13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and Credits Level Module Module Title Credit Code rating Level 4 AA1051 Introduction to Astronomy 20 Certificate of Higher Education AA1053 Introduction to Cosmology 20 Astronomy AA1055 IT for Astronomy 20 Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or AA1056 Energy, Matter and the Universe 20 above. AA1057 Investigations in Astronomy 20 AA1058 Sun, Earth and Climate 20 AA1059 Introduction to Astrobiology 20 AA1066 Great Astronomers in History 20 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 Entry to the Cert HE will normally be via the successful completion of at least one University Certificate, preferably the University Certificate in Astronomy (or equivalent.) Applicants for the Certificate in Higher Education in Astronomy will therefore normally have GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent, as required for the individual certificates. 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 AA1051 AA1053 AA1055 AA1056 AA1057 AA1058 AA1059 AA1066 Introduction to Astronomy Introduction to Cosmology IT for Astronomy Energy, Matter and the Universe Investigations in Astronomy Sun, Earth and Climate Introduction to Astrobiology Great Astronomers in History 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Certificate of Higher Education Astronomy Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above. 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 Entry to the Cert HE will normally be via the successful completion of at least one University Certificate, preferably the University Certificate in Astronomy (or equivalent.) Applicants for the Certificate in Higher Education in Astronomy will therefore normally have GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent, as required for the individual certificates. 17. Key sources of information about the programme Student Handbook Astronomy Module Catalogue uclan website www.StudyAstronomy.com Factsheets
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