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The Access Diploma offers a diverse range of Social Science subjects and is aimed at adult learners who would like to progress to university education. The course provides entry into higher education and also improves professional employment opportunities. The programme of study provides learners with an interesting, supportive and enjoyable learning environment in which they can become better learners. The Access Diploma course is equivalent to 3 A Levels on successful completion.
This course provides learners with a varied range of social science based subjects along with a detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of these. Learners studying this course learn about social issues and social problems, how modern society operates and how human people behave. The course can be studied either full-time or part-time.
Students study 7 modules. The first half of the course students will study 3 modules at Level 2. The second half of the course students will study 4 modules at Level 3. Final Award is based on successful achievement of Level 3 modules.
Applicants must be 19 years or over by the start date, and ideally be out of formal education for at least one full year. Applicants are interviewed to assess suitability regarding academic focus, motivation, commitment and drive, higher education goals and career aspirations; they do not require academic qualifications or profile, or recent experience of formal education. Applicants are individually assessed and composite scored, based on a short interview along with English and Maths assessments, which must reflect the required standard.
Learners will learn particularly through lectures and tutorials, and will be assessed by assignments, examinations, presentations and practicals.
Access courses are equivalent to A levels and are an increasingly popular way to advance into higher education at a local university or further education college. Most Access learners choose to study Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. However, learners can also enrol onto any Social Science or Humanities related course such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, Law, Media, Youth and Community Work or English Literature and even some specialist Science courses.
*The fees quoted are payable for each year.
P3012DF10A
Session Code
1 Year(s)
Duration
Further Education
Mode of Study
18
Hours per Week
34
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
22/23
Academic Year
01/09/2022
Start Date
Subject to Timetable
Day/s
Total Full Fee N/A
Total Concessionary Fee N/A
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P3012DP10A
2 Year(s)
9
30
21/09/2022
09:30-18:30
Time
Wednesday
Total Full Fee £450.00
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