Course: Access to HE Diploma (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Study Level
Level 3
Location
Great Yarmouth Campus
Remote Learning
Duration
One Year
FT / PT
Part-time
*please note, this course is subject to validation with both an in person and online study route
Access to Humanities and Social Sciences is an exciting course which prepares you for a wide range of university courses. It will build on your existing experience and abilities and prepare you for the demands of study at university or in some other form of advanced education or training.
Units you may study include:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- English Literature
In addition to the formal lessons, individual tutorials and careers advice sessions are held with you throughout the course.
You can progress to sociology, psychology and literature degrees or related degrees such as joint honours or subjects such as law and criminology.
Requirements
A sufficient standard of Numeracy and English Language is needed to cope with the demands of the course. We strongly advise you to have a GCSE in English language and maths at grade C or above as the majority of university providers will require this. All students will undertake diagnostic assessment to assess these skills during the course interview or induction process and you will be required to demonstrate that you can work at level 2 in these subject areas. Students may be able to study for one GCSE in either English Language or maths alongside the Access course. This will be discussed during the Access interview process.
Assessment
Assessment methods are varied on the course and mirror assessment methods that are likely to be experienced on most university degree programmes. Assessments take the form of essays, presentations, case studies, research project and written examinations. Additionally, assessment for the Study Skills unit is a portfolio of evidence which is compiled throughout the year. Assessments are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction, with the exception of the Information Technology unit and Study Skills which are ungraded.
Progression
Sociology, psychology and literature degrees or related degrees such as joint honours or subjects such as law and criminology.
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