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Access to HE Diploma (Social Science)

Course Code: ACCSOCFT

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

The Access to HE Diploma Social Science is a one-year, full time, level 3 course, which has been designed for people who want to study either social science subject at university.

Sociology and psychology will give you the opportunity to sample a range of different topics to help you decide your preferred field of study and prepare you for university.

There are a wide range of courses that you can study on completion of this Access diploma. It may help to consider the type of job you would like to do in the future to help you select a degree.

Sociology
Psychology
Criminology
Counselling
Youth Work
Education

The degree you choose following the Access to HE Diploma will determine the type of job you could do in the future. Possible jobs:

Clinical psychologist
Counselling psychologist
Educational psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Further education teacher
Health psychologist
High intensity therapist
Occupational psychologist
Advice worker
Community development worker
Further education teacher
Higher education lecturer
International aid/development worker
Policy officer
Social researcher
Youth worker

Course content

Psychology Units

Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Mental Health and Illness

Sociology Units

Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of Education
Sociology of the Family
Understanding Poverty

Criminology Units

Situational Aspects of Crime
Forensic Psychology

Social Work Units

Safeguarding

There are a range of strategies used to assess each unit on the social work diploma, these vary and could come in the form of a presentation, a professional discussion, essay, podcast, academic poster, report or video. Each assessment will be marked and graded by your lecturer and then returned to you along with useful feedback and tips for improvement.

Entry Requirements

You require a GCSE grade C/ 4 in English Language or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills English.

It is desirable to have GCSE grade C/ 4 in Maths or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills Maths as well. If not, you can study this alongside your Access Diploma, as you will need it for your Degree qualification.

Materials

You will need access to notebooks and stationery.

Day, time and duration

Course timetable to be confirmed.

Start date

September 2026

Course fees

If this is your first full level 3 course and you are aged 19 – 23 years, this course may be free.

Course Code: ACCSOCFT

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time