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The Access to HE Diploma is a standard, nationwide qualification at Level 3, which is designed to enable learners from non-traditional educational backgrounds to go to University. The Diploma is made up of a number of units which result in a total of 60 credits, 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.
The Access to Social Science programme combines modules in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology with Law to provide a programme designed to give learners scope to pursue future careers in either a vocational sphere, such as Social Work, or in a more academic field, undertaking more in-depth study in an area of personal interest.
All students cover the following topics in Sociology and Psychology:
Sociological Theory
The Family
Education & Social Inequality
Social Stratification
Changing Beliefs
Psychological Perspectives
Mental Health
Social Influence
Memory
Aggression
The Criminology pathway includes:
The Origins of Criminology
Crime Statistics
Social Exploitation
Theories of Crime
Reliability of Evidence
The Law pathway includes:
Precedent & Statistical Interpretation
Homicide
Non-Fatal Offenses
The rule of Tort
The Jury System
There is currently no information for this course available. Please make an enquiry for more information.
Learners are required to have GCSEs at grade 4 or above in both English and Maths.
In addition, should you be considering a career in teaching, you will require at least Grade C (4) in English, Maths and a Science, with some universities requiring Grade B (5 / 6). It is advisable to check with individual universities as to whether further GCSEs are required in any other subjects for your chosen career.
Proficiency in IT would be an advantage to those wishing to join this course. All learners will also be required to undertake an interview.
Please note that successful award of the Access to HE Diploma does not provide guaranteed entry to UK HE programmes.
On completion of the programme, learners usually progress to a university of their choice to study vocational subjects, such as Social Work or Law; or study more academic subjects in more depth, such as Psychology or Sociology. Some learners however, use the qualification to assist them to improve their career prospects.