Certificate for Higher Education
Duration
Full-Time:8 months
Part time: 16 months
Shelton’s Certifi cate for Higher Education is a pre-degree or pre-diploma preparatory program designed primarily for students who wish to pursue higher education studies delivered in the English language. It is particularly appropriate for students who wish to study vocational subjects such as Business or Tourism. It provides students with the basic study and research skills necessary to derive maximum benefi t from higher education. The course also introduces students to the concepts and method of study of at least one subject that they may pursue in their later studies. The range of practical skills developed will also enhance students’ value to potential employers.
| Learning Outcomes |
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Ability to display the range of study, research and writing skills needed for effective study at the higher education level. |
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A level of English Language equivalent to IELTS 5.5 |
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Understand the scope and method of study of at least one subject area at Higher Education level. |
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On completion of the course students will be awarded a Shelton Certifi cate for Higher Education and can proceed to study for a Shelton Diploma. |
Minimum criteria for admission are as follows
EITHER
• Minimum age of 16 years PLUS
• English language: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 450 or 60% in SCI English Language Test or an equivalent score in any other approved English language test. PLUS
• Successful completion of at least 10 years of formal education PLUS
• A minimum of 3 credits for Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level or an equivalent qualifi from another country. (For other Asian countries we normally expect a good profi le on the student transcript and may further assess via interview or admissions test.)
OR
• Minimum age of 21 plus appropriate level of relevant work experience
OR
• Any other qualifi cation subject to Shelton’s Academic Board’s approval.
Modules
• Effective study skills
• Academic research skills
• Academic writing skills
• Advanced academic English
• Communication skills
• Quantitative Methods
• Two of the following: Business Studies, Tourism, Principles of Accounts
Assessments
A variety of assessment methods is used, including examinations, assignments and presentations, This is to prepare students for the variety of assessments methods that they are likely to encounter in their further studies. Assessments are held at the end of each module and resit assessments are conducted after the assessment and award board meetings which are held three times each year.
Certificate in Advanced Study Skills
Duration
Full-Time:4 months
The CASS is a pre-degree or preparatory program designed primarily for students who have completed 12 years of full-time study and wish to pursue higher education studies delivered in the English language. It aims to provide students with the basic study and research skills necessary to derive maximum benefi t from higher education.
| Learning Outcomes |
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Ability to display the range of study, research and writing skills needed for effective study at the higher education level. |
| • |
A level of English Language equivalent to IELTS 5.5 |
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On completion of the course students will be awarded a Shelton
International pre-Diploma and can proceed to study for a Shelton
Diploma. |
Minimum criteria for admission are as follows
EITHER
• Minimum age of 16 years PLUS
• English language: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 450 or 60% in SCI English Language Test or an equivalent score in any other approved English language test. PLUS
• Successful completion of at least 12 years of formal education. (We normally expect a good profi le of results on the student transcript and may further assess via interview or admissions test.)
OR
• Minimum age of 21 plus appropriate level of relevant work experience
OR
• Any other qualifi cation subject to Shelton’s Academic Board’s approval.
Modules
• Effective study skills
• Academic research skills
• Academic writing skills
• Advanced academic English
Assessments
A variety of assessment methods is used, including examinations, assignments and presentations, This is to prepare students for the variety of assessments methods that they are likely to encounter in their further studies. Assessments are held at the end of each module and resit assessments are conducted after the assessment and award board meetings which are held three times each year.
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