Course overview
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma is a qualification which prepares 19+ learners without traditional qualifications for study at university. If you would like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE course could be for you. There is no upper-age limit for Access to HE courses. Courses are part time and students complete the course in one year.
This course is an evening class, which is currently two evenings a week.
The diploma is made up of a series of level 2 and level 3 units which are individually graded. Subjects will include Level 2 English Skills for Higher Education and Level 2 Maths.
The graded level 3 units include:
- Psychology
- Contemporary Care Practice
- English Studies
- History
- A Humanities or Social Science Research Project
Course information
Assessments involve the writing of academic essays reports, electronic presentations using Stream and research required for assignments. All assessments will be required as evidence as you will produce an electronic portfolio of evidence.
On successful completion of the access diploma learners can apply to university for a place on a range of degrees or other higher education degree programmes. These include Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Law, English, Education and History.
Students will be considered on their individual merits although recent relevant learning at level 2 is advantageous. All applicants will participate in an information session. Following this, will be asked to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine if a place can be offered.
Access to HE can be fully funded with a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan (conditions apply).
Your 19+ Advanced Learner Loan will be written off if you successfully progress onto University and complete your course.
If you are aged 19 to 23 you may be entitled to full funding of your course if you have not already achieved a full Level 3 qualification.
Class sessions which involve lectures and demonstrations as well as interactive learning using IT and Teams. Learners are supported and encouraged to develop independent learning techniques.
