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Access to HE Social Sciences Course in Nottingham

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCAVA

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 2 or if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Social Sciences Course in Nottingham. Classes run full-time at Nottingham College City Hub, with daytime attendance over one year. An Advanced Learner Loan may help with costs, and fees may be lower for some learners depending on circumstances. You'll study psychology, criminology, and sociology, exploring mental health, offending behaviour, and social change. The course builds the academic writing, critical thinking, and research skills that universities expect. It's designed to prepare you for a social sciences degree application. You'll complete the Access to HE Diploma (Social Sciences), a Level 3 qualification recognised by UK universities.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and interested in exploring human behaviour. Whilst studying you will be exploring explanations behind mental health, offending behaviour, and assessment of social changes in relation to behaviour.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore psychological explanations for mental health conditions and psychopathologies.
  • You'll study forensic psychology, including offender profiling and criminological theory.
  • You'll examine sociological topics such as the family, crime, and social deviance.
  • You'll analyse victimology and the treatment and therapy approaches used in practice.
  • You'll develop academic writing, referencing, and paraphrasing skills for university study.
  • You'll build critical thinking and research skills across the social sciences.
  • You'll receive support with your university application as part of the course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions covering psychology, criminology, and sociology. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams, which is typical for Access to HE Diplomas. Your tutor will support your progress and guide you through your university application. An introductory phase focuses on study skills including academic writing, IT skills, and referencing before you move into the main course units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Social worker: supporting individuals and families in the community.
  • Probation officer: working with offenders to reduce reoffending.
  • Mental health support worker: assisting people with mental health needs.
  • Youth worker: engaging young people in community and education settings.
  • Community support worker: helping vulnerable adults live independently.
  • Counsellor: providing emotional support and talking therapies.
  • Police officer: working in law enforcement and public protection.

What you could study next

This Level 3 Access to HE Social Sciences Qualification is designed to take you into higher education. You could apply for a BA or BSc in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, or Social Work. Many universities accept the Access to HE Diploma as a direct entry qualification. If you want to work in regulated social work, you would go on to study a Social Work degree approved by Social Work England.

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