Entry requirementsEntry requirements Access courses are open to adult learners who have sufficient motivation, literacy and numeracy skills. No GCSEs are required but all Access to HE applicants complete an initial diagnostic test to determine if an offer of a place on the Access to HE programme can be given. On the basis of this diagnostic test we may suggest you undertake a 'Pre Access course' namely the Progression Diploma, if we feel this would be of benefit.
Academic titleAccess to HE Diploma Social Work
Course descriptionGeneral information
This course tends to appeal to those making a career change or those returning to work after having children.
This course is approved by relevant bodies as a suitable entry qualification for courses such as the BA (Hons) Social Work or a wide variety of Social Science degree programmes.
Course content
The core part of the course includes:
* English
* Maths
* IT
Study skills and personal development units underpin the academic studies. Also taken are units including
* Social Work
* Sociology
* Psychology
* Social Policy
* Equal Opportunities.
Teaching and assessment
Mostly by assignments, but with some examinations to prepare for assessment in Higher Education. One should expect a substantial amount of home study.
Progression
Many students choose to take a Social Work degree though some opt to study Social Science from a wide choice of Sociology based courses at University level.