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Access to HE Psychology Course Online

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Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodySEGA

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Heart of Yorkshire Education Group for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Psychology Course. Study online, with course materials and assessments available 24 hours a day. Funding is available for some learners depending on previous qualifications. If you are not eligible, an Advanced Learner Loan can cover the cost. This level 3 access to HE psychology qualification is recognised by UK universities and earns the UCAS points you need to apply for a degree. The course takes around 9 months to complete. It covers psychology alongside the academic skills universities expect. You'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 to enrol.

Who this course is for

Our level 3 courses are designed to give learners the UCAS points needed to progress to university. The courses are fully online courses, where you can access the course materials and assessments 24 hours a day. The course takes 9-12 months to complete.

Upon success completion of this course this will allow students to progress to different university courses including:

  • Psychology
  • Social sciences

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core psychology topics including behaviour, cognition, and research methods.
  • You'll develop academic writing skills to the standard universities expect.
  • You'll learn how to plan and structure arguments for essays and assessments.
  • You'll build knowledge of social sciences alongside psychology.
  • You'll earn UCAS points that support applications to psychology and social science degree courses.

How you will learn

You study entirely online. Course materials and assessments are available 24 hours a day, so you can work at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed online. You do not need to attend a physical centre at any point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Psychology graduate roles: entry point after completing a psychology degree.
  • Social worker: degree-level training follows this access to HE psychology qualification.
  • Mental health support worker: relevant for those heading into psychology or social science degrees.
  • Counsellor: many counselling degrees accept Access to HE as entry.
  • Research assistant: psychology degrees open routes into research roles.
  • Youth worker: social science degree routes start here.

What you could study next

This qualification is designed to take you into higher education. You could progress to a BSc or BA in Psychology, a degree in Social Sciences, or related courses such as Sociology, Criminology, or Counselling. Some universities also accept the Access to HE Diploma for nursing and healthcare degree programmes. Check individual university entry requirements, as grade profiles on your Diploma may affect which courses you can apply for.

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