International Access Programme (IAP)
Many international students require some preparation before they start a Bachelor or Masters Degree in the UK. Guildford College offers two routes to achieve the degree you want.
The IAP is a one year academic course at pre-bachelor and pre-masters levels. It is awarded by OCN, a leading UK awarding organisation, offering high quality, flexible, credit-based qualifications. The IAP is accredited by the Regulatory Authorities in England therefore you will receive a nationally recognised qualification and direct entry to the degrees offered. The IAP is also accepted at universities.
The IAP aims:
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To provide a good overview for a range of subjects that could be studied at university
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To allow students to apply for a range of university courses
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To allow students to make an informed choice
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To ensure students have the essential skills required for university study
Teaching Resources
All teaching rooms are equipped with whiteboards/interactive whiteboards, data projectors and OHPs and have access to VCR/DVD recorders, tape-recorders, photocopying facilities and computers.
A Virtual Learning Environment that is populated with course material which the students can download at any time, and which provides a useful communications tool.
A Learning Resource Centre (LRC) provides a range of information sources and access to computers including:
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Over 50,000 books, magazines, videos and DVDs
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Electronic texts (with remote access). Students can access these e-resources when they login to GO and visit the LRC pages
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Digital and audio-visual equipment
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Modern computers, a variety of study zones and meeting rooms.
Assessment Methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used such as:
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Essays
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Timed in-class tests
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Group presentations
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Individual presentations
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Exams
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Independent research projects (dissertation/reports).
You can choose either Business or Travel and Tourism. Examples of units you may study:
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Business environment international
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Business communication
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Introduction to finance
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Introduction to marketing
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Customer service in travel and tourism
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Hospitality operations in travel and tourism
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Sustainable tourism development
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Developing skills for studying and learning
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Reviewing and planning for future study and work.