Subject Areas
Social Work and Criminal Justice
Start Date
September
Access to HE Diploma (Humanities and Social Science) courses are QAA accredited and validated through Skills and Education Group Access Awards.
Course Structure
Access to HE: Humanities and Social Science (Criminal Justice and Social Work). All units subject to change
If a career in social work or criminal justice is your goal, this Level 3 Access to HE Diploma is the ideal foundation for the start of your journey.
You will complete five subject-specific skills units which will support you to successfully complete your studies and progress to HE. These units may include:
- Academic Writing Skills
- Research Skills
- Researching and Understanding Opportunities in HE
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Exploring Sociological Explanations
In addition, you will study a broad range of criminology, psychology and sociology/social work units which may include:
- Theoretical Approaches in Criminology
- Law and Morality
- Psychological Profiling
- The Role and Responsibilities of a Social Worker
- Child Development and Early Socialisation
You will be required to attend college 2 and a half days per week, as well as complete reading, research and assignment between attendance at college.
Assessment Methods
Assessment takes place at regular intervals throughout the course. Units take around 7 weeks to complete with assessment normally taking place at the end of the unit. A range of assessment methods is used including research tasks, structured questions, presentations and in-class tests
Progression
Intended Progression routes:
Students who have successfully completed the Health Professions Diploma have progressed to university to study:
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BA (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Psychology
- BA (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
- BA (Hons) Criminal Justice – link to UCDon course
- BA (Hons) Social Work
- BA (Hons) Working with children, young people and families
Course Fees
UK
We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year FT
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
Skills & Education Group Access
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