Access to HE Humanities Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day, over 39 weeks. The pace is designed to fit around other commitments, making it workable alongside family or part-time work. You'll study humanities subjects that develop your critical thinking, research, and academic writing skills to the standard universities expect. This is the recognised route into higher education for adults who haven't come through the traditional A-level path. UK universities accept the Access to HE Diploma as a qualification for degree entry.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll develop academic writing skills to degree-entry standard.
You'll build critical analysis skills across humanities subjects.
You'll practise research methods used in university study.
You'll study topics drawn from areas such as history, sociology, philosophy, or literature.
You'll learn how to construct and present arguments in written assignments.
You'll develop the study habits and independent learning skills universities expect.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at City College Plymouth, with tutor-led teaching and group discussion. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed across the 39 weeks. There is no formal written exam. Your work is graded using a Pass, Merit, and Distinction system. The overall grade is based on the grades you achieve across your units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Library assistant, research support, or information services roles
Teaching assistant supporting humanities or social science subjects
Community support worker in social care or charity settings
Heritage or museum assistant working with collections and the public
Advice worker in housing, welfare, or citizens advice services
Communications or admin roles in public sector organisations
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in History, Sociology, Philosophy, English Literature, or a related humanities subject at a UK university. The Access to HE Diploma is the standard entry qualification for these degrees.
BA (Hons) in Social Work or Criminology, if you want to move into a regulated profession after graduating.
Foundation Year programmes at universities that offer an extra year of support before the full degree.
