ACCESS TO H.E. SOCIAL SCIENCES

The course comprises Mandatory and Optional Modules in the specialist subjects together with Core Skills Studies. Mandatory Modules: Sociology, Psychology and Research Project. Two Optional Modules from: Law, Politics, Geography, Work Experience, Community Experience. Compulsory Core Skills: Communication / Study Skills , Numeracy, Information Technology.

How you will gain the qualification

Internal: the programme is monitored by continuous assessment, the majority of which is assignment work with some experience of timed tests or examination situations. Credits are achieved on satisfactory completion of each unit of study. Level 3 credits are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. Internal verification of students assignment work is carried out during the year. External: an external verifier visits to check that standards are being met. On successful completion of the full programme of study students are awarded the Agored Cymru 'QAA - recognised' Access to H.E. Diploma and transcript.

What qualifications you need

No formal qualifications are presumed students are invited for interview with selection based on relevant experience, previous studies, commitment and enthusiasm.

Where to next

Successful completion of the course enables students to have access to Higher Education courses at Degree or Diploma level in a range of disciplines including the following: Youth and Community, Social Work, Social Sciences, Politics, Psychology, Health and Community Law and Criminal Justice Sports Studies Leisure Studies