Course Overview
If you are interested in becoming a social worker, primary teacher, counsellor, psychologist or other professional with a degree qualification, this could be the course for you. It is a one year course designed for adults who may not have had the opportunity to do A Levels or study for a degree qualification.
The College has close links with local universities that welcome students from this Access to HE course. Students are guided through their university applications and supported in their applications for relevant work experience.
The course is usually available as a blended course with one day in College and an additional 6 hours you can complete in your own time>
Please note that there is a very intensive workload though, and students should realise that it makes substantial demands in terms of time, commitment and study.
Study will involve lectures, groupwork, presentations, practical activities, written assignments and discussions.
What You Will Study
Whilst on this course you will study a range of different units, including:
English
- Textual Analysis
- Stereotyping and the Media
- Social Media and Language Use
- Culture, History & Community Language
Sociology
- Theories of Crime and Deviance
- The Sociology of Inequality
- Sociological Explanations
- Youth Subcultures
Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Conformity and Obedience
- Child Development
- Psychological Disorders
Academic Research Project
Academic Studies
- Research
- Presentation and Reflection
- Generative AI use
- Attendance Expectations
The course requires you to attend one day in College every week
- How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment takes place through course assignments and examinations. Each Level 3 unit will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. In addition, you will take Study Skills and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Methods units which are ungraded but you must pass them to achieve the qualification.
- Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 9-4 in English
OR
Functional Skills Level 2 in English
- Fee Information
£3,022
Students who were under 24 as at the 31st August who do not already hold a Level 3 qualification (eg. A levels or Level 3 BTec) may not have to pay fees, this is dependent on your postcode.
All other students can apply for the Advanced Learner Loan to cover the fees. This is a type of student loan, but if you progress to university and complete your degree, the loan will be cancelled and consequently your Access course will be free. You can find out more about the Advanced Learner Loan here: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.
- Further Study
The Access to HE Humanities and Social Sciences allows students to develop their skills in preparation for progression to university, students who successfully complete this course progress to study:
- Social Work
- Teaching
- English
- Psychology
