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Access to HE Social Science Course in Daventry

Cost£3,082.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Social Science Course in Daventry. Classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, full-time during the day.

The course covers social science subjects including psychology, sociology, and criminology. You study for one year and build the academic skills universities expect at degree level. GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or grade 4 or above are required before you enrol. This Level 3 access to he social science qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree programmes.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma (Social Science).

Who this course is for

Students aged 19+ who have been out of education for at least one year post 18 study and aiming to go on to university to study for a Degree or equivalent in a range of professions such as journalism, sociology, social worker, psychologist, teacher. Students who are 18 without a year out of education, may be considered but they will need to have an interview with the course coordinator prior to the course starting. Please apply to the course and our Enrolment Team will ask the tutor to contact you if you will be 18 years old at the start of the course. Due to the demands of this course it will not be possible to take any GCSEs alongside this course and students are expected to have achieved these already. GCSEs required for college and/or University entrance must be taken in the year prior to enrolling for the this course.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above are required as these are the minimum required by most universities for degree pathways and students are expected to have achieved these already. Due to the demands of the Access to HE Diploma courses, it will not be possible to take any GCSEs alongside this study. GCSEs required for college and/or University entrance must be passed at the required grades prior to enrolling for the Access to HE Diploma course.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core psychology concepts, including human behaviour and mental processes.
  • You'll explore criminology, including theories of crime and the criminal justice system.
  • You'll examine sociological ideas about society, culture, and social inequality.
  • You'll develop academic writing and critical thinking skills for university study.
  • You'll practise research methods used across the social sciences.
  • You'll analyse and evaluate evidence to build and support arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Northampton College at Daventry. Assessment is through assignments and written work rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year that meets the requirements set by AIM Qualifications. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll receive feedback to help you improve before final submission.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College at Daventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Psychologist, requires a psychology degree and further training after this course.
  • Criminologist, works in research, policy, or the justice sector after degree-level study.
  • Social worker, needs a recognised social work degree following this qualification.
  • Journalist, enters the field after a journalism or media degree.
  • Sociology researcher, works in academic or policy research after university.
  • Teacher, progresses through a relevant degree and teacher training.

What you could study next

  • A Psychology BSc or BA, the most direct next step for learners aiming at that career.
  • A Criminology degree, building on the criminology content covered in this Diploma.
  • A Social Work degree, which leads to a regulated professional qualification.
  • A Sociology or Social Policy degree, for learners interested in research or public sector roles.
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