Access to HE Diploma (Social Work & Social Sciences)
This one year course will help you achieve the qualification you need to gain entry to a degree course at university, such as a BA in Social Work and Social Sciences.
Access to HE Diplomas are well established national qualifications which allow students without traditional Level 3 qualifications to apply for degree courses and enter university-level study.
The Social Work and Social Sciences route is for those who wish to progress on to degrees which will lead to careers in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Criminal Justice or Public Health.
Access to HE Diplomas are well established national qualifications which allow students without traditional Level 3 qualifications to apply for degree courses and enter university-level study.
The Social Work and Social Sciences route is for those who wish to progress on to degrees which will lead to careers in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Criminal Justice or Public Health.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Part Time Non Released
Qualification:
Access to Higher Education Diploma (from 2014 onwards)
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
AH145-AD22
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
TBC
Subject Area:
HEALTHCARE, SCIENCE & EDUCATION
Overview
This one year course will help you achieve the qualification you need to gain entry to a degree course at university, such as a BA in Social Work and Social Sciences.
Access to HE Diplomas are well established national qualifications which allow students without traditional Level 3 qualifications to apply for degree courses and enter university-level study.
The Social Work and Social Sciences route is for those who wish to progress on to degrees which will lead to careers in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Criminal Justice or Public Health.
Access to HE Diplomas are well established national qualifications which allow students without traditional Level 3 qualifications to apply for degree courses and enter university-level study.
The Social Work and Social Sciences route is for those who wish to progress on to degrees which will lead to careers in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Criminal Justice or Public Health.
Group Times
We鈥檙e currently finalising next year鈥檚 timetable, but you can register your interest now to receive priority access to this course before enrolment officially opens. We will let you know once the priority access window opens.
Fees
This course is free for all learners
Courses fees are subject to change.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
You will study the following academic modules:
鈥� Sociology
鈥� Criminology
鈥� Social Work
These modules then contain a variety of units, including:
鈥� Criminal Justice & Social Policy
鈥� Sociological Theory
鈥� Social Work & Mental Health
In addition, you鈥檒l study a selection of developmental skills units that underpin the research, essay writing, study and critical skills required for this course, and which will support your future academic studies at university.
鈥� Sociology
鈥� Criminology
鈥� Social Work
These modules then contain a variety of units, including:
鈥� Criminal Justice & Social Policy
鈥� Sociological Theory
鈥� Social Work & Mental Health
In addition, you鈥檒l study a selection of developmental skills units that underpin the research, essay writing, study and critical skills required for this course, and which will support your future academic studies at university.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You鈥檒l be assessed in a variety of ways including essays, presentations, timed assignments and workbooks. Although there is no formal examination, you are expected to work on assignments in your own time as part of directed study.
Entry Requirements
You will need English GCSE at grades 9-4 (A-C) for all courses and GCSE for some courses.
You may also need additional GCSEs if they鈥檙e required for entry to your chosen university course, so you鈥檙e advised to investigate potential university progression routes to establish the specific entry requirements they may require.
You may also need additional GCSEs if they鈥檙e required for entry to your chosen university course, so you鈥檙e advised to investigate potential university progression routes to establish the specific entry requirements they may require.
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
Many of our learners progress to undergraduate degrees at local and national universities in social work and social sciences, or dual award honours degrees that include social work as a core element within the curriculum.
Who Can I Speak To?
If you have any questions or queries about this course or the application process, please contact the course leader by email or text, who will be happy to advise:
Jeanna.solomon@boltoncc.ac.uk Departmental Mobile: 07379 617589
Anything Else I Need to Know?
This course is highly demanding, both academically and in terms of demands on your time.
You will have four taught sessions per week, equating to approximately 12 hours of contact time in College.
In addition, you鈥檒l be expected to participate in independent study to prepare for future lessons and assignments, and it鈥檚 advisable that you also have in place suitable vocationally-specific workplace experience, as this will enhance your university application.
You will have four taught sessions per week, equating to approximately 12 hours of contact time in College.
In addition, you鈥檒l be expected to participate in independent study to prepare for future lessons and assignments, and it鈥檚 advisable that you also have in place suitable vocationally-specific workplace experience, as this will enhance your university application.
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