Social Science (Psychology and Sociology)

Course

In Plymouth

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Plymouth

Level Three Please note the College course title is a suggested progression route, you must check with your preferred higher education institution to ensure that this course meets their entry requirements.   This course is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice services, drugs and alcohol counselling or philosophy and ethics.   * PLEASE NOTE: due to a national review of Access to HE courses, the detail above (course content and course name) is likely to change and is subject to 'apt' Award validation. Please check this website for regular updates.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

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About this course

Entry requirements
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To succeed on this course you need to be committed towards your study and focused upon your career choice. This route is designed for adult students (19+). Funding is not available for those aged 18 and under, and we would recommend that alternative vocational qualifications and A Levels are considered which support progression onto further or higher education and employment. This Access to HE course requires level 2 achievement in literacy and level 1 in numeracy e 9-4 (C or above) in GCSE English and a grade D or above in maths, a level 1/2 qualification or...

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Subjects

  • Access
  • Psychology
  • IT
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • University
  • Social Science

Course programme

What you'll learn

Academic subjects may include:

  • psychology
  • sociology
  • practical scientific project

Total credits – 45 at level 3Academic preparation skills units subjects may include:

  • examination technique and practice
  • maths/English
  • study skills

Total credits – 15 at level 2 or ungraded level 3.Total 60 credits.

Placements, Voluntary Work and Paid Employment

It is essential that you are aware if your university course requires you to have prior experience before applications are made. Lack of work experience would not exclude you from completing the Access course, however it may impact on your application to university.

GCSEs

GCSE equivalences in maths, English and science are no longer part of the Access Diploma. It is up to you if wish to enrol on GCSEs alongside your diploma, if you do not currently hold a recent C+ qualification. Your chosen university may not require its applicants to have GCSE or may be happy with previously achieved qualifications, such as O Level, level 2, etc.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have clarified if enrolling on a GCSE is appropriate for you. If your university course does require you to study at GCSE level you could study alongside your Access Diploma, however you must understand the implications of not achieving your GCSEs. Although it does not affect your achievement of an Access Diploma it may compromise your place at university if you achieve the Access Diploma but do not achieve your GCSEs. Some universities encourage applicants to apply for university without GCSEs and complete equivalences between application and enrolment with the university (again, this is something you have to clarify).

Alternatively, you may wish to study your GCSEs the year before or after Access study. GCSE classes are held during the day and in the evening. You will have to apply as a separate course, as well as your Access course, if this is your preference. The national changes in GCSE requirements for mature students are unique to each HEI.

Social Science (Psychology and Sociology)

Price on request