This 9 month programme is ideal if you are intending to progress to Higher Education. The Access to Social Sciences programme is recognised by all universities nationally and will give you a thorough understanding of the subjects you may study at university.
The range of subjects on offer will enable you to choose the appropriate options to progress onto degree courses leading to a variety of careers such in areas such as:
- Social Justice
- Law
- Politics
- International Studies
- Social Work
- Criminology
- Sociology
There is one core subject which is study skills. Those students wishing to go into specialist careers will need to choose the recommended subjects from the following options depending on the pathway chosen:
- Criminology (Blossomfield only)
- Social Policy
- Sociology
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.
The Access to Social Sciences programme is 10 hours per week. The majority of classes run from 9.30 to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
The course is taught by highly experienced specialist tutors using the latest innovative teaching methods.
Access to Social Science Level 3 Skills & Education Group (Subject to Approval).
Assessment is through internal assignments and written exams.
Access to Social Sciences application, successful interview and diagnostic assessment.
It is essential that you hold a minimum of a level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
You will need to demonstrate your ability and commitment and be able to show that you have the appropriate educational background/experiences that will allow you to be successful on a level 3 Access to Higher Education programme.
If you have a learning difficulty or disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application, please let us know and we can help with this too.
The College has an extensive library and all the facilities required to make your learning an enjoyable experience.
Solihull College & University Centre offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.
Students will be expected to pay for their own DBS.
Please note that when you enrol you are accepting that the course content and module descriptions are accurate at the time of publishing and that the course content as described is based on what is possible to deliver under the government advice and social distancing rules at that particular time. In the event of changes made to those rules, by national or local government, the College may need to make further alterations to the published course content. By enrolling with the College, you will be confirming that you are content to proceed with the course as detailed at that time and on the basis that the programme may be subject to reasonable change.
You should study this course if the intention is to progress into Higher Education to study degrees in disciplines such as:
Social Justice
Applied Social Sciences
Criminology
Sociology
Social Policy
Blossomfield Campus
Sept-2024
Various
09:30-15:00
£3000
SSAAB112BCF0
Part Time