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  • 100% online learning
  • 20 units
  • 600 notional learning hours

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities)

Your Course at a Glance

  • Get to university without A Levels
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Apply for a degree in psychology, sociology or related subject
  • Delivered 100% online
  • Tutor support
  • No exams

About Your Diploma

There are plenty of career opportunities in the realm of social sciences and humanities, but if you are only beginning your trajectory, then you need to start by learning the foundations.
 
You can do just that by enrolling on our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) course. If you are keen to study a degree in history, sociology, psychology, or any related subject, then this online course will help you get a spot at university.
 
An Access to HE Diploma is the equivalent of 3 A Levels, so if you don’t have these qualifications, this diploma will help you meet entry requirements. Most universities accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas, but please check with your chosen establishment before you apply.
 
The base of knowledge you acquire during your studies will get you prepared for your degree within social sciences and humanities. For example, you will explore crime and deviance, political ideologies, forensic psychology, and a range of other topics.
 
If you are unsure of what career path you want to take in either social science or humanities, this Access to Higher Education Diploma may help you decide. The wide range of topics in this online course will give you a strong overview of the subjects, so you can discover where your strengths lie.
 
As well as subject-specific topics, you will also learn a range of study skills that will get you prepared for what is to come during your degree course.
 

Getting Started

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers, offering an extensive portfolio of regulated qualifications. Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas have helped learners up and down the country get to university without A Levels. You can now add yourself to this list!
 
As soon as you enrol, you will be issued with an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), which details the submission deadlines of your assignments, helping you stay on track during your studies. Aside from these deadlines, you have the flexibility of tailoring your study schedule around your existing commitments.
 
Plus, you have the benefit of completing the course online, from the comfort of your own home. All of the learning materials you need can be accessed via our industry-leading digital platform, and you can access them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during your studies.
 
Included alongside all the course materials is access to experienced and dedicated tutors, as well as our Access Support Team. You have two years to achieve your Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities), but on average, our learners take 9-12 months to get the qualification.

On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Health), (QAA ref = 40014368), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.

An access validating agency with a strong social purpose to recognise achievement, particularly for those who have benefited least from their previous educational experiences, Skills and Education Group Access supports the needs of learners, providers, businesses and communities.

You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma. You also need to have a UK address to enrol.

University Entry Criteria

It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted.

In many cases, to get started on healthcare courses at university, you will need:

  • A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
  • A face-to-face interview at the university
  • Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
  • Course-related work placements or work experience
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.)

It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. learndirect will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.

Minimum age restriction

This course is ideally suited to those who have completed full-time education but have not achieved the grades required to get into university.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment requirements

A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic report, essay, case study analysis, journal article, portfolio, presentation (video and audio recording), research report, academic writing skills tasks

Exams required

There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.

Membership required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of six months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. The six month period does not start until you have passed unit 2 of your course and you must be submitting assignments regularly (in line with the deadlines in your Individual Learning Plan) to meet this six month requirement. Certificates can only be issued once your course is paid for in full.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Unit 1: Writing and Studying Academic Texts

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to write academically and with relevance
  • Be able to interpret and express ideas in a piece of academic work
  • Be able to analyse and summarise text, and appreciate the problems caused by plagiarism

Unit 2: Planning and Writing an Assignment

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to select and assess appropriate source information in response to a task
  • Be able to reference sources used in a recognised style
  • Understand different reading strategies
  • Be able to take effective notes
  • Be able to plan, draft and produce a written assignment

Unit 3: Exploring an Introduction to Psychological Research and Approaches

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand scientific research methods in the field of psychology
  • Understand different psychological approaches to explaining behaviour
  • Understand ethical issues connected with psychological research

Unit 4: Exploring Theories of Crime and Deviancy

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to explain crime and deviance from a range of viewpoints
  • Understand the social structural theoretical basis of crime and deviance
  • Understand the media’s influence on perceptions of crime or deviance

Unit 5: Exploring The Analysis of a Novel

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to analyse the features of a novel
  • Be able to analyse a range of literary techniques in a novel 
  • Be able to analyse the context of a novel

Unit 6: An Examination of British Industrial Change during the period of 1700-1850

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the pattern of industry and urban society during the period of 1700-1760
  • Understand industrial change in Britain c1760-1850
  • Understand the impact of industrial change in Britain by the year 1850

Unit 7: Male and Female Speech

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understanding the features of male and female speech
  • Understand theories and approaches of male and female speech

Unit 8: Biological and Psychological approaches to Stress

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand potential physiological and psychological stress responses
  • Understand research into the link between stress and illness
  • Understand an example of psychological and biological stress reduction strategies

Unit 9: Education in Contemporary Society

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the importance of education in socialisation of pupils
  • Understand the role of education in modern society
  • Understand the impact of labelling and stereotypes in education
  • Understand the meritocratic view of education in contemporary society

Unit 10: Film Adaptations

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand how to translate written narrative into film
  • Be able to produce a storyboard or script with reference to mainstream narrative film
  • Understand the translation of written word to visual representation
  • Understand the relative signification processes of written and film texts

Unit 11: 1914-1939 How Britain Changed

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the impact of World War 1 on society in Britain
  • Understand the state’s approach to unemployment, housing, and health issues during 1918 – 1939 and how these issues impacted on British society
  • Understand changes in British family life, and leisure during the period of 1918-1939

Unit 12: Social Media and the use and change in Language

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the use of language in social media
  • Understand the impact of social media on language 

Unit 13: Perspectives on Psychological Disorders

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the challenges in defining normal human thoughts and behaviour
  • Understand a range of explanations for a chosen psychological disorder
  • Understand a range of psychological treatment methods for a chosen psychological disorder 

Unit 14: Analysing Shakespearean Plays

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to analyse characterisation techniques used by Shakespeare
  • Understand Shakespearean themes
  • Be able to analyse the use of dramatic conventions in Shakespearian plays

Unit 15: Impact of Forensic Psychology in Criminal Investigations

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the roles of the Forensic Psychologist
  • Understand how psychologists have contributed to jury behaviour and eyewitness memory
  • Understand offender profiling
  • Be able to apply an offender profiling technique

Unit 16: Fundamentals of Political Ideology

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the key elements of a political ideology
  • Understand a range of different political ideologies
  • Understand the impact of political ideologies

Unit 17: Family Structure and Changes

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand changes in family
  • Understand a range of sociological explanations of the family

Unit 18: Theories of Criminal Justice

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand crime prevention models
  • Understand crime control theories
  • Understand how different political perspectives inform criminal justice theories

Unit 19: A Sociological Perspective of the Mass Media

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand power, ownership, and control of the mass media
  • Understand sociological perspectives of the role of the mass media
  • Understand the concept of news as a social construct
  • Understand how the media presents stereotypes

 

Your work will be assessed through end of unit assignments. These will provide you with the opportunity to check up on your knowledge and advance. After each assignment your tutor will offer feedback to help you not only progress further, but also improve your skills. This Access to HE Diploma is a Level 3 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated qualification.

To successfully achieve your qualification, you will need a total of 60 credits. Of these, 45 will come from graded units of academic content, while the following 15 will be drawn from ungraded units concerning study skills.

 

What’s Included:

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full tutor and Admin support
  • The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £96)
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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities)

Your Course at a Glance

  • Get to university without A Levels
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Apply for a degree in psychology, sociology or related subject
  • Delivered 100% online
  • Tutor support
  • No exams

About Your Diploma

There are plenty of career opportunities in the realm of social sciences and humanities, but if you are only beginning your trajectory, then you need to start by learning the foundations.
 
You can do just that by enrolling on our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities) course. If you are keen to study a degree in history, sociology, psychology, or any related subject, then this online course will help you get a spot at university.
 
An Access to HE Diploma is the equivalent of 3 A Levels, so if you don’t have these qualifications, this diploma will help you meet entry requirements. Most universities accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas, but please check with your chosen establishment before you apply.
 
The base of knowledge you acquire during your studies will get you prepared for your degree within social sciences and humanities. For example, you will explore crime and deviance, political ideologies, forensic psychology, and a range of other topics.
 
If you are unsure of what career path you want to take in either social science or humanities, this Access to Higher Education Diploma may help you decide. The wide range of topics in this online course will give you a strong overview of the subjects, so you can discover where your strengths lie.
 
As well as subject-specific topics, you will also learn a range of study skills that will get you prepared for what is to come during your degree course.
 

Getting Started

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers, offering an extensive portfolio of regulated qualifications. Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas have helped learners up and down the country get to university without A Levels. You can now add yourself to this list!
 
As soon as you enrol, you will be issued with an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), which details the submission deadlines of your assignments, helping you stay on track during your studies. Aside from these deadlines, you have the flexibility of tailoring your study schedule around your existing commitments.
 
Plus, you have the benefit of completing the course online, from the comfort of your own home. All of the learning materials you need can be accessed via our industry-leading digital platform, and you can access them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during your studies.
 
Included alongside all the course materials is access to experienced and dedicated tutors, as well as our Access Support Team. You have two years to achieve your Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities), but on average, our learners take 9-12 months to get the qualification.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 77.1%)
83%

On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Health), (QAA ref = 40014368), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.

An access validating agency with a strong social purpose to recognise achievement, particularly for those who have benefited least from their previous educational experiences, Skills and Education Group Access supports the needs of learners, providers, businesses and communities.

Unit 1: Writing and Studying Academic Texts

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to write academically and with relevance
  • Be able to interpret and express ideas in a piece of academic work
  • Be able to analyse and summarise text, and appreciate the problems caused by plagiarism

Unit 2: Planning and Writing an Assignment

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to select and assess appropriate source information in response to a task
  • Be able to reference sources used in a recognised style
  • Understand different reading strategies
  • Be able to take effective notes
  • Be able to plan, draft and produce a written assignment

Unit 3: Exploring an Introduction to Psychological Research and Approaches

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand scientific research methods in the field of psychology
  • Understand different psychological approaches to explaining behaviour
  • Understand ethical issues connected with psychological research

Unit 4: Exploring Theories of Crime and Deviancy

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to explain crime and deviance from a range of viewpoints
  • Understand the social structural theoretical basis of crime and deviance
  • Understand the media’s influence on perceptions of crime or deviance

Unit 5: Exploring The Analysis of a Novel

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to analyse the features of a novel
  • Be able to analyse a range of literary techniques in a novel 
  • Be able to analyse the context of a novel

Unit 6: An Examination of British Industrial Change during the period of 1700-1850

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the pattern of industry and urban society during the period of 1700-1760
  • Understand industrial change in Britain c1760-1850
  • Understand the impact of industrial change in Britain by the year 1850

Unit 7: Male and Female Speech

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understanding the features of male and female speech
  • Understand theories and approaches of male and female speech

Unit 8: Biological and Psychological approaches to Stress

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand potential physiological and psychological stress responses
  • Understand research into the link between stress and illness
  • Understand an example of psychological and biological stress reduction strategies

Unit 9: Education in Contemporary Society

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the importance of education in socialisation of pupils
  • Understand the role of education in modern society
  • Understand the impact of labelling and stereotypes in education
  • Understand the meritocratic view of education in contemporary society

Unit 10: Film Adaptations

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand how to translate written narrative into film
  • Be able to produce a storyboard or script with reference to mainstream narrative film
  • Understand the translation of written word to visual representation
  • Understand the relative signification processes of written and film texts

Unit 11: 1914-1939 How Britain Changed

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the impact of World War 1 on society in Britain
  • Understand the state’s approach to unemployment, housing, and health issues during 1918 – 1939 and how these issues impacted on British society
  • Understand changes in British family life, and leisure during the period of 1918-1939

Unit 12: Social Media and the use and change in Language

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the use of language in social media
  • Understand the impact of social media on language 

Unit 13: Perspectives on Psychological Disorders

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the challenges in defining normal human thoughts and behaviour
  • Understand a range of explanations for a chosen psychological disorder
  • Understand a range of psychological treatment methods for a chosen psychological disorder 

Unit 14: Analysing Shakespearean Plays

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to analyse characterisation techniques used by Shakespeare
  • Understand Shakespearean themes
  • Be able to analyse the use of dramatic conventions in Shakespearian plays

Unit 15: Impact of Forensic Psychology in Criminal Investigations

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the roles of the Forensic Psychologist
  • Understand how psychologists have contributed to jury behaviour and eyewitness memory
  • Understand offender profiling
  • Be able to apply an offender profiling technique

Unit 16: Fundamentals of Political Ideology

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the key elements of a political ideology
  • Understand a range of different political ideologies
  • Understand the impact of political ideologies

Unit 17: Family Structure and Changes

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand changes in family
  • Understand a range of sociological explanations of the family

Unit 18: Theories of Criminal Justice

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand crime prevention models
  • Understand crime control theories
  • Understand how different political perspectives inform criminal justice theories

Unit 19: A Sociological Perspective of the Mass Media

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand power, ownership, and control of the mass media
  • Understand sociological perspectives of the role of the mass media
  • Understand the concept of news as a social construct
  • Understand how the media presents stereotypes

 

Your work will be assessed through end of unit assignments. These will provide you with the opportunity to check up on your knowledge and advance. After each assignment your tutor will offer feedback to help you not only progress further, but also improve your skills. This Access to HE Diploma is a Level 3 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated qualification.

To successfully achieve your qualification, you will need a total of 60 credits. Of these, 45 will come from graded units of academic content, while the following 15 will be drawn from ungraded units concerning study skills.

 

What’s Included:

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full tutor and Admin support
  • The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £96)
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