Access to Higher Education Social Science Pathway - Access to HE Diploma (Diploma in Social Science/Diploma in Social Work)

A Level

In St Helens

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    St helens

  • Duration

    1 Year

Students will study 5 subjects. These include Social Policy, Sociology and Psychology as well as 2 Core modules (IT and study skills/academic development) In some cases it is possible to take a subject from the Humanities pathway. Advice and guidance will be available to help you to decide whether this would be appropriate

Facilities

Location

Start date

St Helens (Merseyside)
WA10 1PP

Start date

On request

About this course

Students are expected to have at least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language. For those with fewer GCSE qualifications, work experience or alternative qualifications may be taken into account. In all cases a diagnostic assessment would need to be completed before a place is offered, as well as a one to one interview to assess suitability for the course.

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Subjects

  • Social Science
  • Access
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Humanities
  • Housing
  • Full Time
  • Cultural Studies
  • Criminology
  • Community Care
  • Social Work
  • Health and Social Care

Course programme

Access to Higher Education Social Science Pathway - Access to HE Diploma (Diploma in Social Science/Diploma in Social Work)
(Level 3)

Programme Code: AS3AZ
Awarding Body: OCNNWR OCNNWR OCNNWR
Related Programme Areas: ACCESS HE
SOCIAL SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGY

Who is the programme for? The course is ideal for mature students who have some experience and qualifications already, and who wish to enhance their career prospects by gaining entry to higher education. It is also suitable for people who have been out of education for some time and need to 'brush up' their academic skills.

What will I study? Students will study 5 subjects. These include Social Policy, Sociology and Psychology as well as 2 Core modules (IT and study skills/academic development) In some cases it is possible to take a subject from the Humanities pathway. Advice and guidance will be available to help you to decide whether this would be appropriate

Entry to the Programme?

How is it assessed? The programme is assessed through a variety of assignments including essays, examinations, seminars, reports etc.

Future prospects? Students progress directly on to higher education, often into a degree in Social Work. Other degrees that students have gone on to include Sociology, Social Policy, Psychology,Criminology,Urban Studies, and related social science subjects. St Helens College offers progression on to the BA(Hons)degree in Cultural Studies and the Foundation Degree in Social Policy, Health and Housing .

When will the programme start? The course starts in September.

How long will it take? This full time day course lasts for one academic year.Attendance is for 16 hours per week.

What about the Money?

How do I apply? Complete an application form and return it to Student Services, or come to one of our advertised enrolment days.you will then be asked to attend College for an interview.

Campus Address: Town Centre Campus

Access to Higher Education Social Science Pathway - Access to HE Diploma (Diploma in Social Science/Diploma in Social Work)

Price on request