BA Humanities (part-time) Degree Programme ... - Swansea University

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Welcome
WElCOME tO DACE AnD tO tHE PArt-tiME DEgrEE
Welcome to the Department of Adult Continuing Education
(DACE) where staff are fi rm advocates of lifelong learning
and committed to providing fl exible and appropriate learning
opportunities for adult students.
The BA Humanities (part-time) Degree Programme is offered
on campus at Singleton Park and in various community
venues in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and
Pembrokeshire.
The programme is specifi cally designed for those who choose
to study on a part-time basis because of work, family or other
commitments. Our students come from many different walks of life
and during the last 21 years, over 426 people have graduated
from the programme gaining a qualifi cation that can aid their
careers and provide a sense of achievement and self-fulfi lment.
The fl exibility and structure of the degree programme has enabled
them to study and achieve their goals while still continuing with
their busy everyday lives.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students can study part-time for a degree in Humanities or for a
‘named degree’ in English or History. A wide range of courses
is available in a variety of subjects which allow students to tailor
their studies to their own needs and interests.
Students can choose two subjects to study each year throughout
the programme and they can also mix and match their choice of
venues.
The majority of classes are delivered via the traditional face-toface
method. However students in Pembrokeshire are often taught
via a video-conferenced link from Swansea which is an exciting
and ongoing development. At all classes, a variety of teaching
methods are used - from small seminars to discussion groups and
workshops.
ACAdEMIC SUPPORT
We recognise that students returning to study after a sometimes
lengthy absence from education may have particular
requirements in terms of study support. In order to make the
transition to studying a smooth one, we offer an extensive
study support service. At the start of every year we offer
FREE Academic Support Sessions for new students before they
commence their part-time degree studies. These are organised
on campus and in community venues - see page 39 for
further details.
During the academic year, study skills tutors are available on
request to help students with any academic or study skills issues.
Furthermore, students have access to a student online support site
(SOS). This is a web-based learning environment which includes
study skills advice and other useful information.
TUTOR EXPERTISE
At DACE, we have an excellent group of tutors who, in addition
to being experts in their own disciplines, are also committed to
the education of adults and to widening access in general. They
have a fundamental role in enthusing students and it is largely
due to their expertise that students are able to keep on-track, stay
motivated and achieve to their full ability.
For those students who may not be quite ready for degree level
study, we have two very successful programmes which help
prepare students for the degree -
• The BA Degree Preparation Programme in Humanities
(starts in April 2013 for 10 weeks)
• The HE foundation Certifi cate in Humanities (starts in
September 2013 for 30 weeks)
• A wide variety of short courses ranging from Astronomy and
Languages to Creative Writing and IT
We hope that you enjoy reading this brochure and that you will
decide to study with us.
Professor Colin Trotman, Head of Department
dr Lynne Jenkins, Part-time Degree Manager