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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Social Sciences Course in Slough

Cost£3,022.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLASER
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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Social Sciences) Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. You'll need GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and Maths to apply. The course covers social sciences topics including psychology, sociology, child development, and equality and diversity. It's recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for degree-level study. You'll spend two days a week in college and need around 20 hours of independent study on top of that each week.

Who this course is for

The course will provide you with the qualifications you need to progress to university including our Foundation Degrees in a variety of areas including Psychology, Sociology, Early Years or Primary/Special Needs Teaching. You will cover a wide range of areas including: Equality & Diversity Youth & Deviance Child Development Ageing & Disability Introduction to Psychology Biopsychology The Sociology of Education Extended Independent Academic Study

Entry requirements

You will need GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths and you may be asked to complete an initial diagnostic assessment. It may be possible to complete a Maths course alongside Access following assessment. You will be working in college for two days weekly and need to be able to invest at least 20 hours additionally each week in independent study. Very good IT skills are also required to complete and submit work.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore equality and diversity and how they shape society.
  • You'll study youth behaviour and deviance from a sociological perspective.
  • You'll examine child development theories and their practical applications.
  • You'll investigate ageing and disability, including social and psychological dimensions.
  • You'll build an introduction to psychology, covering core concepts and approaches.
  • You'll study biopsychology, looking at how biology influences behaviour.
  • You'll analyse the sociology of education and how schooling shapes society.
  • You'll complete an extended independent academic study, developing university-level research skills.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom two days a week at Slough and Langley College. The rest of your learning is independent study, with at least 20 hours expected each week. You'll need strong IT skills to complete and submit your work. Assessment is through written assignments and academic study, building the skills universities expect at degree level.

What you will need to bring

You'll need reliable access to a computer and strong IT skills to complete and submit your work. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Psychology graduate roles: entry point for careers in mental health support
  • Social work assistant: supporting families and vulnerable adults
  • Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's centres
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or special needs settings
  • Youth worker: engaging young people in community or educational settings
  • Sociology researcher (entry level): data collection and analysis roles
  • Community support worker: helping people with disabilities or older adults

What you could study next

The Access to HE Diploma (Social Sciences) qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study. You could progress to a BA in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Education. Foundation Degrees in Early Years or Primary and Special Needs Teaching are also a natural next step, including options available within the same college group. Some learners go on to postgraduate study, such as a PGCE or a Master's in Social Work, after completing their undergraduate degree.

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