Access to HE Diploma (Social Sciences: Evenings)
This is a one year course that will help you achieve the qualification you need to gain entry to a degree course at university in subjects such as sociology, social work, criminology, psychology, forensic psychology, and combinations of social science and humanities subjects.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Part Time Non Released
Qualification:
Access to Higher Education Diploma (from 2014 onwards)
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
AH146-AD15
Course Length:
35
Start Date:
14/09/2026
Subject Area:
HEALTHCARE, SCIENCE & EDUCATION
Overview
This is a one year course that will help you achieve the qualification you need to gain entry to a degree course at university in subjects such as sociology, social work, criminology, psychology, forensic psychology, and combinations of social science and humanities subjects.
Fees
Tuition Fee: £3022.00
This course may be free if you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a full level 3, or higher, qualification.
If you’re eligible to pay the full cost of the course, you could choose to fund this with an Advanced Learner Loan; if you then successfully complete your Access course and then a Higher Education course, you won’t have to pay a penny back!
To learn more, visit www.bit.ly/bc-learner-loans
There is also the option to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment
Courses fees are subject to change.
This course may be free if you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a full level 3, or higher, qualification.
If you’re eligible to pay the full cost of the course, you could choose to fund this with an Advanced Learner Loan; if you then successfully complete your Access course and then a Higher Education course, you won’t have to pay a penny back!
To learn more, visit www.bit.ly/bc-learner-loans
There is also the option to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
In order to gain your Diploma you will study the following academic modules:
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Psychology
Within these modules will be a variety of units, ranging from Criminal Justice and Social Policy, Sociological Theory, to The Nature-Nurture Debate. In addition, you will study a selection of developmental skills units that underpin the research, essay writing, study and critical skills required for this course, and that will support your future academic studies at university.
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Psychology
Within these modules will be a variety of units, ranging from Criminal Justice and Social Policy, Sociological Theory, to The Nature-Nurture Debate. In addition, you will study a selection of developmental skills units that underpin the research, essay writing, study and critical skills required for this course, and that will support your future academic studies at university.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways including essays, reports, presentations, posters, timed assignments and workbooks. Although there is no formal examination, you are expected to work on assignments in your own time as part of directed study.
Entry Requirements
You will need English GCSE at a grade C/4 or above for all courses and Maths GCSE for some courses. You are advised to investigate potential university progression routes to establish specific entry requirements they may require.
I'm Interested, What Next?
You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest.
Future Opportunities
Many of our learners progress to undergraduate degrees at local and national universities in social science subjects, for example single honours degrees in psychology, sociology or criminology, or dual awards in humanities subjects.
Who Can I Speak To?
If you have any questions or queries about this course or the application process, please contact the course leader by email or text, who will be happy to advise:
Jeanna.solomon@boltoncc.ac.uk Departmental Mobile: 07379 617589
Anything Else I Need to Know?
Please be aware that this course is highly demanding, both academically and in terms of demands on your time. You will have 4 taught sessions over two evenings a week, eight hours of contact time in college. In addition, you will be expected to participate in independent study to prepare for future lessons and assignments, and it is advisable that you also have in place suitable vocationally specific workplace experience for some professional courses as this will enhance your university application.
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