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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College during the day, part-time over one year. The course covers health studies, psychology, and human physiology, alongside academic writing and study skills. It's designed for adults who want to progress to university but don't yet have the qualifications to apply. Entry requirements include GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, and experience in health or social care is desirable. The Ascentis Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) is recognised by UK universities as a route into higher education.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for those who are or wish to be a health care professional. It is an intensive course covering: health studies, psychology, and human physiology. This is all delivered alongside study techniques and academic writing units.

The course is aimed at adult learners who do not have the qualifications to move on to studying at university. Whilst working in the healthcare sector is desirable, recommendations may be given at interview.

The aim of this course is not just to instill understanding of the sector but also to introduce students to the world of academia. Emphasis is placed on reading, researching, note taking, and writing for academia, particularly using appropriate resources and referencing using the Harvard referencing system.

Entry requirements

Students must preferably have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 and above. Preferably you will want to have worked in the health and/or social care sector although this is not mandator

What you will learn

  • You'll study health studies, exploring key concepts in health and illness
  • You'll cover human physiology, including how body systems work
  • You'll explore psychology and its relevance to health and social care
  • You'll develop academic writing skills for university-level study
  • You'll build study techniques to manage independent research and assignments

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at Newbury College. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than exams. The course includes study techniques and academic writing units alongside subject content, preparing you for the demands of university-level learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside mental health professionals
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings
  • Nursing associate: entry-level clinical role within NHS teams

What you could study next

This Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) qualification is recognised by UK universities as an alternative to A-levels for entry to degree programmes. You could go on to study:

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's) at university
  • BSc Social Work
  • BSc Health and Social Care
  • Foundation degrees in health-related subjects, if you want a shorter first step into higher education
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