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