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EAST LONDON GUIDING AND HISTORY
03 September 2011
Birkbeck College is offering a not to be missed opportunity to learn about the history of East London while enhancing your educational and employment prospects.
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, 2.30-4.30, 4 October-13 December 2011 (10 weeks)
Location: The Museum in Docklands and the Bishopsgate Institute
Background and Qualifications:
This innovative module is designed to give you hands on training in guiding together with an introduction to the history of East London, from qualified and experienced guide trainers.
Students will undertake a ten week course of study consisting of a two-hour session per week. Each session will be devoted to a different aspect of guiding or topic in the history of East London. During the course, there will be visits to a range of sites across the five Olympic boroughs, including the 2012 Olympics site.
At the end of the course, students will undertake a short practical exam and a presentation with a 2500 word research portfolio. Completion of the work for this module will qualify the student for 15 CATS points and can contribute to the completion of the equivalent of the 1st year of an undergraduate degree.
Costs: There are four fee categories for this module:
£115 for students without a first degree level qualification who qualify for concessions
£225 for students without a first degree who do not qualify for concessions
£150 for students with a first degree who qualify for concessions
£300 for students with a first degree who do not qualify for a concession
Bursaries:
Please note a limited number of full bursaries are available for students who have no previous higher education degree or who are in receipt of state benefit. For more information please contact Mike Berlin at the contact email address below.
For further information on how to enroll, please see:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/administration/enrolment/certhe-enrolment
Please contact:
Contact: Mike Berlin
Telephone: 0207 631 6647
Email: m.berlin@history.bbk.ac.uk
Contact: Carolyn Knight, Talk Tourism
Telephone: 020 3137 1109
Email: carolyn.knight@talk-tourism.co.uk
Dates and Times: Tuesdays, 2.30-4.30, 4 October-13 December 2011 (10 weeks)
Location: The Museum in Docklands and the Bishopsgate Institute
Background and Qualifications:
This innovative module is designed to give you hands on training in guiding together with an introduction to the history of East London, from qualified and experienced guide trainers.
Students will undertake a ten week course of study consisting of a two-hour session per week. Each session will be devoted to a different aspect of guiding or topic in the history of East London. During the course, there will be visits to a range of sites across the five Olympic boroughs, including the 2012 Olympics site.
At the end of the course, students will undertake a short practical exam and a presentation with a 2500 word research portfolio. Completion of the work for this module will qualify the student for 15 CATS points and can contribute to the completion of the equivalent of the 1st year of an undergraduate degree.
Costs: There are four fee categories for this module:
£115 for students without a first degree level qualification who qualify for concessions
£225 for students without a first degree who do not qualify for concessions
£150 for students with a first degree who qualify for concessions
£300 for students with a first degree who do not qualify for a concession
Bursaries:
Please note a limited number of full bursaries are available for students who have no previous higher education degree or who are in receipt of state benefit. For more information please contact Mike Berlin at the contact email address below.
For further information on how to enroll, please see:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/administration/enrolment/certhe-enrolment
Please contact:
Contact: Mike Berlin
Telephone: 0207 631 6647
Email: m.berlin@history.bbk.ac.uk
Contact: Carolyn Knight, Talk Tourism
Telephone: 020 3137 1109
Email: carolyn.knight@talk-tourism.co.uk
Event sign-up
We offer a free programme of events available to registered companies ranging from seminars, networking, workshops and targeted meet the buyer.
Our events are interactive and engaging with the aim to impart knowledge that you can apply directly to your business practice.
If you would like to attend our events contact us.
Our events are interactive and engaging with the aim to impart knowledge that you can apply directly to your business practice.
If you would like to attend our events contact us.
