Access to HE Diploma (Social Science & Humanities) - online for Adults

You could be a step closer to achieving an undergraduate degree should you choose to embark on an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities). This course offers a balanced combination of sociological, historical, political and psychological units and ensures students are prepared for the academic demands of student life. Particularly suitable for students with a critical mind and a keen interest in how society functions, this has been designed especially for individuals who want to attend university but don't currently hold the qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. The course will allow students to ease themselves back into education, developing their confidence in writing and research skills.

This course includes 20 units:

• preparing to study
• academic writing skills
• preparing a written assignment
• independent research
• the origins of the Welfare State
• progressing to Higher Education
• political parties
• Prime Ministers, ministers & civil servants
• Britain & Europe
• introduction to psychology
• the brain & nervous system
• introduction to cognitive psychology
• introduction to sociology
• sociology of education
• understanding crime & deviance
• industrial change in Britain 1700-1850
• imperialism in the late 19th century
• introduction to political ideologies
• social change in Britain 1914-1939
• public health during the 18th & 19th centuries.

If you're a UK resident aged 19 or over then you may have pay your own fees but you can apply for the government backed Advanced Learner Loan. This will be paid back in monthly instalments but the payments only begin once you've finished the Access to HE diploma and are earning over over a certain amount - please check here for up-to-date details.

Ideally, once you've finished the Access to HE diploma you'll then go on to complete a higher education (HE) qualification, such as a degree course. The outstanding balance of your Advanced Learner Loan will then be written off.

We understand the time constraints of home and work life, our students don’t have to wait until September to enrol on a course and start studying. You can start your studies with us as soon as you enrol. Additionally, to save you even more time, there will be no classes to attend. Your entire qualification can be completed from the comfort of your own home, as and when you like.

At the end of your completed course, you will have a varied choice of careers or progression opportunities. Social sciences and humanities are compatible with almost every professional field.

You will achieve the QAA Approved Access certificate, which is validated by Open College Network West Midlands, is a recognised entry qualification to universities and colleges across the United Kingdom.

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