Humanities
Studies in Humanities
Whether you are studying for personal or professional development, or for your own interest, the Humanities offers
- quality part time Higher Education in the local community
- courses open to all learners, no prior qualifications necessary
- day, evening, weekend and flexible study
- a cost effective way to gain a qualification from a respected university
- a pathway to further study through our Certificates of Higher Education
- Level 1 courses that provide 10
- Qualifications
- Assessments
Qualifications
Your credits can be gained individually, and used to demonstrate your knowledge, ability to study at Higher Education level, and your interest in your chosen subject area
You can also build up 120 credits to achieve a Certificate in Higher Education. 120 credits which is equivalent to one year of a full time undergraduate University course.
You can register on a Certificate of Higher Education at any time in your studies, and can put credits you have already gained towards the Certificate. As there are some core modules which you must gain to qualify for a Certificate, we advise you to register and gain further information as early as possible. Registering for a Certificate costs nothing – you just pay for the courses you take as you go along.
Assessments
There are no exams or timed tests. Instead, assessment tasks are a natural part of the learning process which help you to research issues, practice skills and discuss ideas taught on the course. Depending on the course you take, assessment tasks might include:
- taking part in a class discussion
- completing a project of your choice
- using the internet to search for answers to questions posed in class
- giving an oral presentation
- transcribing historical documents
- producing pieces of creative writing eg short story, poem etc
- preparing a report reflecting on your own work or experience
- producing a poster
- Giving written answers to questions posed in class
Don’t worry if you have not studied for some time. All our tutors understand the special issues adult learners have when they return to learn, and are ready to support you as you commence your learning journey.
Our tutors will be able to support you. The University also has sections on its website where you can access study skills information, which is available to download.Certificates in Higher Education
We are now able to offer you two dedicated study schemes as follows:
(NB The certificates are currently being updated. For up to date information, please contact the co-ordinator Liz Jones: lzj@aber.ac.uk )
Additional courses
We have several courses that go parallel to our Certificates, but they are not part of the Certificates. You can find courses from:
Archaeology to History, from Literature to Women’s Studies.