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If you want to pursue a career in Social Work, or to study a higher education qualification in a social science or humanities-related subject (e.g. criminology, history, law, psychology or sociology) but lack the necessary qualifications to go to university, our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) course will give you the skills you need to progress to a degree.
The Access to Higher Education qualification is widely recognised by universities and bridges the gap between existing education and what is needed to study at degree level.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) is an intensive and challenging one-year course that will give you an overview of social science in the 21st century, help you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for university.
To succeed on this course you will need to be committed and focused and have a zest for learning, as well as good time management skills, particularly if you work and have family responsibilities.
Before you embark on the course it is important that you know what you want to study at university, have thoroughly researched your chosen course and attended university open days.
If you want to pursue a career in the social science sector our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) will set you on the road to a great career
To access this course you are required to have:
*Applicants without this level of qualification will be required to complete a diagnostic assessment to determine their level of maths skills and knowledge and, if necessary, study for the Level 2 qualification alongside the Access course.
Please note: If you are contemplating applying for a degree in Social Work or other related courses you will need to ensure that you have sufficient paid or unpaid work experience to satisfy university entry requirements.
The Social Science pathway will focus on:
Psychology
Sociology
Social policy
Skills for learning
By studying this course you will:
This is an assessment-based course and will include a combination of essays, reports, presentations, group discussions and research projects.
The skills you will learn on this course will enable you to:
02/09/2024
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