Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health and Social Care Course Online – Halesowen College Whittingham Road

Name: Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health and Social Care Course Online – Halesowen College Whittingham Road
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration36 weeks

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryOnline

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

Awarding bodySEGA

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About this course

Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Course. Study online. The course runs over 36 weeks full-time and is designed to prepare you for university-level study in health, social care, or related subjects. UK universities recognise the Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Qualification as a route into degree programmes. You'll cover the knowledge and academic skills that higher education courses expect. Contact Halesowen College Whittingham Road to confirm entry requirements and course content before you apply.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

What you will learn

You'll develop academic writing and critical thinking skills needed for degree-level study.
You'll explore key concepts in health and social care practice.
You'll study human biology and its relevance to health conditions and care needs.
You'll examine social policy and how it shapes health and social care services.
You'll analyse ethical issues in health and social care settings.
You'll build research and referencing skills used in higher education.

How you will learn

This is an online course studied full-time over 36 weeks. You'll complete assignments and written assessments throughout the course. Assessment is typically through coursework rather than exams, with graded units contributing to your overall Diploma result. For full details of how you'll be assessed on this delivery, contact Halesowen College Whittingham Road directly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College Whittingham Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: help adults or children access support services.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Community health worker: deliver health support in local community settings.

What you could study next

The level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree study. You could progress to a BSc in Nursing, a degree in Social Work, or a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. Some graduates go on to study midwifery, occupational therapy, or public health. Check individual university entry requirements, as some courses also ask for relevant work experience.

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