Social care professionals have the strength, compassion and skills to care
for hundreds of vulnerable children and adults everyday. Social workers and
other care professionals come from all walks of life and there has always been a
great deal of demand for them. Have you got what it takes to become a Social
care professional, but just lack the necessary entry requirements to university?
If so then this is the course for you. You will study sociology,
psychology, social issues in health care and criminology in addition to study
techniques and academic writing.
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Access to Social Sciences – Online
Level 3 - Advanced
Access to Social Sciences – Online
The study programme is designed for those who wish to progress onto a degree
programme, and students must be aged 19+ at the time of enrolment. This study programme in total contains 60 credits, 45 credits at Level 3 and
graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and 15 at Level 3 graded at Pass or
Ungraded. The Psychology units include: There will also be a subject based Research project. The Criminology units include: Crime & Deviance and Offender
Profiling. The Sociology units include: Sociology of the Family – Household and Family
Structure, and Sociology of Education.
There are 18 credits in Psychology, 9 credits in Criminology, 12
credits in Sociology and 6 credits for a subject based Research Project.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
BMET Distance Learning
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
Matthew Boulton College
08-09-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 33 - 48 Weeks
For the full time course you must have a Level 2 English qualification but can be working towards Level 2 maths. It is also advisable for students to undertake work experience in a health – related work environment prior to commencing study. For extended day delivery you must already have Level 2 in maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills. Applicants need to be 19 years old or over.
You will be assessed by a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may involve essays, presentations, reports, discussions and a portfolios of evidence.
Most students progress to degrees in Social – related professions including: Social Work, Social Policy, Sociology, Psychology and English/History as subject specific degrees leading to professions such as teaching.
- Introduction to Sociology
- Sociological Perspectives
- Introduction to Psychology
- The Effect of the Media on Aggression in Children
- Principles of Safeguarding in Health and Social Work
- Social Policy
- Theories and Perspectives in Criminology
- Study Skills
- Academic Writing.