Access to HE Social Work Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Name: Access to HE Social Work Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
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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 Social Work Course. Study online at your own pace, 24 hours a day. This level 3 access to HE social work qualification is designed for people who want to progress to university. Funding is available for eligible learners. If you are not eligible, an Advanced Learner Loan can cover the cost. You'll need GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects, to enrol. The course takes around 9 months to complete online. It earns you UCAS points recognised by UK universities.

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: Social Work Health and Wellbeing Public Health

Entry requirements

GCSE maths and English at Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English.

What you will learn

You'll develop knowledge of social work values, ethics, and professional practice
You'll explore social policy and its impact on individuals and communities
You'll study human development across the lifespan
You'll examine inequality, diversity, and social justice
You'll build academic writing and research skills for university-level study
You'll analyse safeguarding principles and legislation
You'll develop critical thinking skills applied to social work contexts

How you will learn

You study entirely online, with course materials and assessments available 24 hours a day. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed at your own pace. There are no exams. You submit work online and receive feedback from tutors throughout the course.

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

Social worker. Requires a degree and Social Work England registration.
Support worker. Assists adults or children in care settings.
Community development worker. Supports local groups and services.
Youth worker. Works with young people in community or education settings.
Housing support officer. Helps vulnerable people maintain tenancies.
Family support worker. Works with families facing difficulties.

What you could study next

BA (Hons) Social Work. The degree required to qualify as a registered social worker in the UK. Most universities accept the Access to HE Diploma as an entry qualification.
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care. A broader degree covering health, wellbeing, and social care practice.
BA (Hons) Public Health. Focuses on population health, policy, and health promotion at degree level.

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