Useful Information
Full-time | OCN | Level 3 | One Year
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Course Overview
Access courses are specially designed to help mature learners gain the qualifications needed to progress to university. They bridge the gap between your previous education and the requirements for higher education, providing a supportive learning environment with smaller class sizes. You'll be surrounded by like-minded individuals, offering plenty of opportunities to network and share experiences. The course is structured over three days a week, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments. This course is crafted to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to seamlessly transition into a degree or diploma program in higher education, focusing on Social Sciences or related fields. Whether you're currently working in, or have previously been involved with Social Sciences, Psychology, Law or Sociology—or you're looking to shift career paths due to unemployment or limited opportunities in your previous profession—this program is the perfect stepping stone.
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Course Highlights
This course is designed to equip you with essential study skills, including essay and report writing, as well as honing your speaking, listening and reading comprehension abilities. You’ll dive into fascinating topics such as
Biological Psychology,
Developmental Psychology
, Ethical Dilemmas, Families in Society
, Mental Health Conditions,
Prejudice and Discrimination,
Sociology of Crime and Deviance, Sociology of Mass Media
and The Psychology of Aggression.Throughout the course, you’ll receive dedicated support with UCAS applications, helping you explore your next steps and create standout personal statements.If you're interested in understanding human behaviour and the functioning of societies to improve people's daily lives, this course will help turn that interest into a reality.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
On completion you can progress into higher education to study topics including Law, Social Work, Social Policy, Youth and Community Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.This course opens up a wide range of exciting career opportunities including Counsellor, Journalist, Social Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Police Officer or Probation Officer.
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Assessment
Throughout this course you will deepen your understanding of the theories, principles, and practices of society and human behaviour. The social sciences use qualitative research and analytical and interpretive approaches to research societies and human behaviour.There will be a variety of assessment methods, including: practical assessments, oral presentation, debates, coursework, project work and examinations.
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Entry Requirements
English at GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) and maths at GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D). Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. Evidence of a commitment to learn and the ability to study at this level shown at interview. You may be required to study GCSE maths at college if not gained already.
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