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Free Access to HE Humanities and Social Sciences Course in York – York College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Humanities and Social Sciences Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day, over one year. This level 3 access to he humanities and social sciences qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study. It covers subjects across the humanities and social sciences, giving you the academic skills and subject knowledge universities look for. York College holds open events throughout the year if you want to find out more before applying.

Who this course is for

Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/

Entry requirements

Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and critical thinking skills needed for university study.
  • You'll explore key themes and debates across humanities subjects such as history, philosophy, or literature.
  • You'll study social sciences topics including sociology, psychology, or politics, depending on the course units.
  • You'll learn how to research, reference, and construct arguments at degree-entry level.
  • You'll build the study skills to manage independent learning and meet university-level deadlines.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day at York College. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, essays, and coursework completed across the year. Work is graded using a pass, merit, and distinction system. Your overall grade is based on the marks you achieve across your assessed units throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Social worker: support individuals and families through local authority or charities.
  • Community support worker: help people access services in their area.
  • Counsellor or therapist: requires further training after your degree.
  • Journalist or writer: entry via a humanities or media degree.
  • Policy or research officer: roles in public sector or think tanks.
  • Teacher or lecturer: requires a degree and teaching qualification.
  • Charity or third-sector worker: programme coordination and advocacy roles.

What you could study next

This Diploma is designed to take you into university. Most UK universities accept it as a direct entry qualification for degree courses in humanities, social sciences, education, law, and social work. You could go on to study a BA in History, Sociology, Psychology, English, Criminology, or a related subject. Some universities also offer foundation years if you want extra preparation before your full degree.

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