Degree type: DipHE
UCAS Code: LL34 DipHE/SHS
Duration: 2 years (full-time)
How to Apply
Please note that no admission to this course is available in September 2012.
Why choose this course?
Our general Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) Social & Health Sciences offers an alternative route of entry to a wide range of named degree courses within our School of Social & Health Sciences. At present, the following courses may be shadowed via this route:
BSc (Hons) Behavioural Science
BA (Hons) Criminological Studies
BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychobiology
BA (Hons) Media, Culture & Society
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BA (Hons) Social Science
BSc (Hons) Sociology
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition
BA (Hons) Sport and Management
BSc (Hons) Sport and Psychology
The content of the first and second year of study consists of a range of modules as specified within the course structure of the degree being shadowed from the choices listed above. Some of the course structures consist of all core modules (i.e. compulsory modules) and others include some optional modules. Details of the specific content studied can be found in the relevant degree course information.
How you learn
You will study four modules each semester. In some modules lectures and tutorials will be used to present information and allow you to develop your ideas. Other modules, e.g. research methods, will integrate the delivery of new material with laboratory work so you can immediately try things out and explore these ideas. In all cases there will be supporting information available online so that you can continue to study topics outside class hours.
In addition to classes and assignments, your main source of learning will come from sharing and discussing ideas with your fellow students.
How you are assessed
Modules will be assessed using a range of assignments, class tests and examinations scheduled at various times during the teaching semesters. These are designed to focus on key issues and to provide you with feedback on your progress. There is considerable flexibility and students may demonstrate their success in a variety of ways. All of your modules will also be taken by students studying for the degree courses, providing you with an opportunity to consider whether degree level study is for you.
Higher BC; A Level C; ILC (H) BB; UCAS Tariff 108 points*
*See UCAS Tariff Guidance below
Essential subjects: None
UCAS Tariff Guidance
Although there is no limit to the number of points that you can accumulate, for entry to Abertay you must have qualifications at an appropriate level (SCQF 6/NQF 3); you cannot count the same or similar qualifications twice; Standard Grades, Intermediate 2s, GCSEs and key/core skills cannot be counted; and D grades at SQA Higher and Advanced Higher are not counted.
Applicants who have taken either SQA Highers or A Levels must offer at least three Highers or two A Levels for degree entry (or two Highers or one A Level for DipHE entry). If you have studied a subject at two different levels, the most advanced will be taken into consideration; e.g. if you studied both Higher Biology and Advanced Higher Biology, then only the Advanced Higher will be counted.
Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University's minimum requirements are listed here
Mature
Applications from mature students are assessed on the same criteria used for school leavers, e.g. SQA Highers or GCE A Levels, where relevant school leaving qualifications exist. For those without standard entry qualifications, consideration is given to experience gained as well as professional qualifications and other forms of learning that could provide evidence of ability to benefit from a particular course.
The successful completion of approved access courses (such as those offered by Dundee College in association with the universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews) provides significant evidence of ability to benefit from study at Abertay.
For further advice please use our Ask a Question section.
Your future
Our courses are designed to create highly-skilled workers, able to work not just within a field, but both independently and collaboratively across disciplines and sectors. Although career opportunities exist for Diploma students, the majority of employment opportunities are targeted at graduates. Our diploma courses have been designed with this in mind.
On successful completion of the DipHE course, students may enter year three of the course they have shadowed over the proceeding two years. Generally there is more choice in the third year and students may be able to tailor their studies in preparation for employment in their chosen field.
