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Access to HE Social Work Course in Grimsby

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration298 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA

Free 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 TEC Partnership for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Social Work Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm fees for 19 or over learners. This level 3 access to HE social work qualification is designed for adults who want to progress to a social work or related degree. You'll study subject areas including the role and function of social services, safeguarding, and family. The course runs for approximately ten months.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore the role and function of social services in the UK.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll examine family structures, relationships, and the factors that affect them.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for degree-level study.
  • You'll build knowledge of social policy and its impact on individuals and communities.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis across a range of social work topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed throughout the year. The Access to HE Diploma uses a credit-based system, so you build up your qualification unit by unit. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed by tutors and moderated externally to meet the standards required for university entry.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Social work assistant. Support qualified social workers with casework and admin.
  • Support worker. Help vulnerable adults or children in care or community settings.
  • Family support worker. Work with families facing difficulties at home.
  • Care coordinator. Organise care plans for adults or children in need.
  • Community outreach worker. Connect people with local services and support.
  • Youth worker. Support young people's development and wellbeing.

What you could study next

This qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for degree programmes. You could go on to study a BA (Hons) in Social Work, which is required to register as a qualified social worker with Social Work England. Related degrees include Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, and Health and Social Care. Some universities may also consider you for postgraduate routes if you have relevant work experience alongside this Diploma.

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