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Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health and Social Care Course in Newham

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time during the day over 36 weeks. You must be at least 19 and hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths to enrol. The course builds the knowledge and academic skills universities expect from health, nursing, and social care applicants. It carries the same weight as three A-levels, and UK universities recognise it as a route into degree-level study.

Who this course is for

Are you aged over 19? Do you have an interest in studying health and social care or social and community work? If you want to go to university to study health and social care, nursing or social and community work at degree level but don’t have the qualifications you need, this course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge that are required for Higher Education. This course is a level 3 course and is equivalent to three A-levels.

Entry requirements

You must be at least 19 years old at the beginning of the course and hold a minimum of level 2 qualifications in both English and Mathematics. However, if you have already achieved a level 2 qualification in one of these subjects, you will have the option to gain a level 2 qualification in GCSE or Functional Skills English or Maths where applicable.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for degree-level study.
  • You'll study the foundations of health and social care theory and practice.
  • You'll explore topics in biology, psychology, and sociology as they relate to health.
  • You'll examine social policy and its impact on health and community services.
  • You'll build skills in critical analysis and evidence-based argument.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present academic assignments to university standard.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Newham College London East Ham Campus, attending daytime sessions across 36 weeks. Assessment on Access to HE Diplomas is coursework-based. You'll complete written assignments for each unit, graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction. There are no formal written exams. Your overall grade profile is what universities use when considering your application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in mental health services.
  • Community outreach worker: connect people with local health and social services.

What you could study next

This Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) qualification is designed to take you into university. Typical next steps include:

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities) at a UK university.
  • BA or BSc Social Work, recognised by Social Work England.
  • BSc Health and Social Care or Public Health at degree level.

Some universities may also consider you for foundation year entry depending on your grade profile.

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