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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) Ref. 400/1255/4

Online classroom based course with study materials, tutor support and no exam


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£999 inc VAT
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Study method
Online + live classes
Course format What's this?
Video with subtitles and transcript
Duration
9 months · Part-time
Qualification
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma – English (Humanities and Social Science)
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and also enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.

Qualification

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma – English (Humanities and Social Science)

Regulated by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

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Description

To achieve the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) Ref. 400/1255/4 learners must achieve:

  • 45 credits which must be graded, academic subject content at Level 3 only.
  • 15 credits which must be either at Level 2 or Level 3 ungraded (U).

The following are the Unit titles for this Diploma:

Psychology:

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Mental Health and Illness
  • Social Relationships

Social Policy:

  • Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
  • Social Welfare in the UK

Social Work:

  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Personal Social Services
  • Social Work Methods
  • Social Work Practice Skills

Sociology:

  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Sociology of Education

Criminology:

  • Understanding Crime & Deviance
  • Criminal Justice & Social Policy
  • Forensic Psychology

Skills:

  • Preparing to Study (U)
  • Academic Writing Skills (U)
  • Applied Research Skills (U)
  • Progressing to Higher Education (U)

Who is this course for?

This diploma will allow you to apply for university courses in areas such as, but not limited to, Social Work, Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, and Philosophy.

Through this course you will gain knowledge and skills that can be applied in different fields and scopes. Our course includes a variety of units related to Sociology, History, Language and Communication; and tackles issues such as human rights, prejudice and discrimination, social identity, as well as language usage in social media and advertising. Moreover, through the course you will develop critical thinking and analytical skills, learn how to assess the credibility of sources, present your arguments, produce written assignments and conduct independent research.

Requirements

No formal qualifications required - apply now - limited places!

Must be motivated

Must be prepared to follow teachers' instructions

Must have a quiet place to study

Must have a computer with broadband connection

Career path

Following a university degree, there are a lot of career options including:

  • Media and mass communication
  • Public relations
  • Human Resource Management
  • Social Policy
  • Social Worker
  • Carehome Director
  • Counselling
  • Sociologist
  • Psychologist
  • Child Psychologist
  • Counsellor
  • Therapist
  • Analyst
  • Behaviourist
  • Academic
  • Teacher
  • Lecturer
  • Tutor

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.