The Academic Threshold Concept online short course introduces you to the concepts and skills required for successful study of the Master’s programmes delivered by the Centre for Professional Practice. Participating in this course gives you the opportunity to develop academic writing and critical reasoning capabilities and manage complex information effectively. This is an online short course, no attendance is required. To access it you will be using the University of Kent’s Virtual Learning Environment.
For more information and how to purchase it visit: https://www.kent.ac.uk/cpp/programmes/index.html
This is a self-guided study resource comprising two parts plus a third part for those wishing to gain academic credit.
Part I: an introduction to the skills needed to research and write assignments at Masters’ level.
Part II: an introduction to concepts of learning at Master’s level.
Part III: assessment details (only required if seeking to gain academic credit)
From the course you develop skills in the following areas: the ability to communicate clearly in written formats in academic and professional workplace settings; manage complex information effectively and present this using a comprehensive range of learning resources; demonstrate a capacity for autonomous learning and the ability to access professional resources as appropriate.
On successful completion of Parts 1, 2 and 3 you are awarded 15 credits.
You can purchase Parts 1 & 2 at a total cost of £100 (this is non-credit bearing option).
For those wishing to go on to gain academic credit, the cost for Part 3 is £550.