Geography Statistics Geography International Development Studies European Studies Chemistry, Biology, Information Technology, Physics, Political Economy, Sociology of Contemporary Britain, History, English, Social and Welfare Policy, Cultural Studies, Women's Studies. Community and Youth Work Sociology of Contemporary Britain. This pathway is available for applicants who would prefer not to be restricted to a particular range of compulsory subjects. A wider range of subject choices across different pathways may be selected with the guidance of a course tutor. These are recommended optional subjects but students may pursue any subject, provided approval is given by the course leader.
Formal examinations account for a small proportion of the overall assessment.
No formal academic qualifications are required. The University has operated a range of Access type courses for many years including a Diploma in Trade Union Studies since 1975 and this is recognised nationally as a pioneering course. Over 1500 women and men have gained a second chance in education from our courses. Many have since gained Honours degrees and filled responsible posts in education and the legal profession, local government and the voluntary sector, political life, social work, the trade union movement and the media. Applications from women returners and members of ethnic minority communities are particularly welcome.