Social Work - Access to HE Diploma

The course is broken down into manageable units that give you the study skills and knowledge required for university, perfect for those who have been out of education for some time. Units include:

• Social work theory
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Study skills

Requirements:

• You must be aged 19 plus
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• GCSEs - grades A* - C / 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or recognised non-UK GCSE equivalencies in English and maths preferred; however, each applicant will be considered on an individual basis
• Selection by interview, initial screening, literacy and numeracy tests

Please note: - Evidence of achieved English and maths qualifications will be required. Students should also undertake initial research into the entry requirements for their preferred degree programme of study. Some degree programmes do not accept Level 2 Functional Skills and will require GCSE maths and English qualifications.

Assessment is on-going and developed through a portfolio of course work A large proportion of your work will be essay or assignment based but you can also expect exams, presentations and project work

You can progress on to a range of related degrees including:

• Social Work
• Youth and Community Work
• Social Policy
• Psychology
• Sociology

1 Year

The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course

Access is an intensive study programme; you must be completely committed to hard work and are required to maintain 100% attendance You are expected to self-study for a minimum of 10 extra hours a week to manage strict work deadlines and to cope with the workload