Access to HE- Social Sciences (Bridlington)
About This Course
The aim of this one-year full-time course is to enable mature learners to gain entry to higher education, particularly onto humanities- related courses. The Level Three Access to Social Science Diploma programme provides an entry qualification to a range of undergraduate programmes and degrees at local and national universities.
The course is fast paced and will normally be timetabled for approximately 12 hours per week, usually across 2 days for the full academic year.
A minimum of 3 GCSEs A*-C/4-9 including English Language and MathsGCSE Science may also be required for some career routes. For people whose first language is not English, you must have GCSE English at grade C or grade 5 or above or IELTS 7 (International English Language Testing System).
In addition a range of evidence will be considered when assessing the potential of an applicant to succeed on this course, such as life skills, previous employment, prior achievements and professional qualifications.
You will cover a range of key skills such as:
- Academic writing
- Research skills
- Referencing
You will also study:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Social policy
- Academic, personal & professional development.
A variety of degree and other higher education courses, including the College’s range of HNCs, HNDs, foundation degrees, degrees and teacher training courses.
