This Level 3 course is specifically designed to enable students to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into Higher Education. It will include UCAS application and interview preparation. The Social Science pathway includes a placement unit to give students not currently working in the sector the experience they need to gain a place at university. The course is specifically designed to accommodate those with family or work commitments and includes approximately 14 hours taught and 20 self-study hours per week. There will be a variety of assessments to develop the skills needed to succeed at university. The number of Tariff points varies between 48 and 144 points dependent on your grade profile.
Access to HE Diploma (Social Science)
BSc / BA Degree in topics such as Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health and Community Studies, Professional Policing.
* Crime and Deviance
* Forensic Psychology
* Situational Aspects of Crime
* Sociological Theory and Behaviourism
Timetable – 2 days per week, plus independent study
Internal-based assessment only
GCSE grade C+ or Level 4+ in maths and English are preferable upon entry. If you do not currently hold these formal qualifications, please discuss this further with the course leader