Access to Higher Education and Employment: Social Sciences (incorporating Social Work)

This course is suitable if you would like to pursue a career in Social Work, Health and Social Care, the Criminal Justice System or Youth Work.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas aim to ensure that you are well prepared for university study as well as future employment so, in addition to studying core subjects, you will also cover units to develop study skills and academic writing.

Subject areas you will be studying include:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Law
• Health and Social Care

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you do not meet the entry criteria but are interested in taking an Access to HE programme we may be able to offer you a Pre-Access course. This allows students to study three GCSEs in English Language, Maths and Sociology and will prepare you for the Access to HE programme.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.