Access to Social Science

Course Level

Level 3

Start Date

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Duration

34 Weeks

Course content

To develop confidence and self- awareness.
To develop confidence and self- awareness.
To develop the ability to write in the appropriate academic tone and format.
To develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice.
To develop the ability to work independently and in group activities.
To develop the ability to write in the appropriate academic tone and format.
To develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice.
To develop the ability to work independently and in group activities.
To develop confidence and self- awareness.
To develop the ability to write in the appropriate academic tone and format.
To develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice.
To develop the ability to work independently and in group activities.

Description

This course is essential for students wishing to move on to Social Science related Higher Education courses including degrees in Social Work, Teaching, Psychology, Sociology and Criminology. Students are given full support to apply for a university place

Course content:

Course content includes 18 units that have been chosen to be vocationally relevant for careers in the Social Sciences.

The units include the following;

Essay skills.
Personal organisation and time management.
Reviewing and planning for the future.
Sociology of the family
Sociology of health
health promotion and education
Introdcution to Psychology
Applied Stress management.
Introdcution to criminology
Crime and Deviance.
Research methods
Approaches to counselling
Independent academic study.

Requirements

A level 2 qualification in English is the minimum requirement for thie course. Although maths is not a requirement for the Access course, it is essential that candidates check the entry requirements for their university choices, before enrolling on the ACCESS course course.
If you do require both Maths and English, then you might consider completing these alongside the level 2 Pre Access course

What do I need to do this course?

A broadband connenction and access to a computer for home study

The recommended reading list will be provided at the interview.

Teaching Methods

- Lectures.
- Seminars.
- Tutorials.
- Workshops.
- Assignments.
- Presentations.
- Independent study.
Please note that students will be expected to:
- Meet deadlines.
- Conduct research.
- Take part in group activities.
- Become independent learners and manage their time effectively.
How is your progress checked?
You will be assessed through a range of methods including essays, presentations, exams and a small-scale research project. You will be given regular tutorials to check progress, identify any issues, set targets and support your return to academic study and writing.
Extra study or practice required at home.
An additional 10-16 hours of home study is required

What can I do after this course?
This pathway is suitable for students wishing to move on to Social Science related Higher Education courses including degrees in Social Work, Teaching, Psychology, Sociology and Criminology. This course is suitable for career enhancement or university entrance on a wide variety of courses. Students are given support to apply for a university place through the UCAS applications process.