Social Work is a challenging yet fulfilling career that requires dedicated, caring and well-prepared workers. Improving the lives of vulnerable people, becoming a support, but also an advocate for the most disadvantaged social groups of our society and having the resilience to stand for the rights of others is no easy task. That is why this Access to HE Diploma helps you prepare for one of the most rewarding careers: Social Work.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) provides students with the foundations in social work theory and practice, psychology and sociology. Access to HE Diplomas have been specifically designed for those that lack the formal qualifications needed to enter higher education. Therefore, the course will prepare you for the demands of university study as it includes units about study skills as well as exploring different topics associated with Social Work.
You will embark on the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) from the comfort of your own home, through our engaging online learning platform. There are no set classes to attend and you will be responsible for your own study schedule. You will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments to keep you on track throughout your studies. This will allow you to develop strong organisation abilities and independent study skills. These qualities will serve you throughout your undergraduate degree and any other higher education pathway you pursue.
Enrolling on an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) is very straightforward. You will have instant access to all learning materials so you can start learning immediately. As well as this, you will have the constant support of your expert tutors and a friendly virtual community of students. Tutors are able to to offer guidance and feedback at any stage of your learning.
Distance learning is the most flexible form of study, allowing you to attend to other commitments such as work or family life, while improving your qualifications. The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) can be completed within two years. However, on average, learners take 8 to 9 months to complete their course.
In order to help you get the most out of this qualification, your learning will be assessed at the end of each study unit. The assessments are then marked and graded by your tutor. By providing feedback at the end of each unit, you will be able to improve your academic writing skills as well as your knowledge and understanding of the different subject areas included in the course.
To achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Social Work), you will need to gain 60 credits in total. Of these, 45 credits will be drawn from graded units relating to academic subject areas, while the remaining 15 credits are ungraded units designed to help you to build a solid foundation of study skills.
Upon successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work), you will have the knowledge of social theory and the skills needed to study at undergraduate degree level. If you continue to higher education, you will then be able to attain approved Social Worker status. You could then progress to careers such as Senior Social Worker, Mediator, Research Social Worker.
On successful completion of the Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) you will receive a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma at level 3 (QAA ref: (40010466).This course has also been assigned 60 credits.
Learners must have GCSE in both English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) or be working towards these qualifications. They also need to aspire to study a Social Work (or similar) degree at university.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas are widely accepted as an alternative to 'A Levels' for University entry and have a proven track record of helping students to secure a place on their chosen degree.
Learners should, however, be aware that Universities each apply their own entry requirements, and these vary broadly depending on the reputation and popularity of the university and of the degree programme that relates to your area of interest.
These variable admission criteria may include but are not limited to:
It is vitally important that each student investigates the entry requirements of a range of universities that they could practically attend to determine if the Access to HE Diploma, and units included in the course, will meet university entry requirements.
Students should complete this exercise as early as possible so that they can plan for which establishment they will be applying to, and start to work towards it.
Whilst we have the fullest confidence that the Access to Higher Education Diplomas are compliant and perfectly sufficient to form part of a University application, Stonebridge Associated Colleges will not be able to accept any liability for the inability of any Access to Higher Education student to secure an offer from a Higher Education establishment due to the variables involved.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.
Unit 1: Preparing to Study
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 2: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 3: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 4: Introduction to Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 5: Understanding Crime and Deviance
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 6: Introduction to Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 7: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 8: Sociology of the Family
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 9: Combating Prejudice and Discrimination
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 10: Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 11: Morals and Ethics in Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 12: Sociology of Health
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 13: Social Work Methods
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 14: The Origins of The Welfare State
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 15: Understanding Poverty
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 16: Abnormal Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 17: Equality of Opportunities
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 18: Sociology of Education
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 19: Personal Social Services
On completion of this unit you will:
What's Included
Our team of course advisors are keen to help.
Call us now on 0121 392 8288
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Social Work is a challenging yet fulfilling career that requires dedicated, caring and well-prepared workers. Improving the lives of vulnerable people, becoming a support, but also an advocate for the most disadvantaged social groups of our society and having the resilience to stand for the rights of others is no easy task. That is why this Access to HE Diploma helps you prepare for one of the most rewarding careers: Social Work.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) provides students with the foundations in social work theory and practice, psychology and sociology. Access to HE Diplomas have been specifically designed for those that lack the formal qualifications needed to enter higher education. Therefore, the course will prepare you for the demands of university study as it includes units about study skills as well as exploring different topics associated with Social Work.
You will embark on the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) from the comfort of your own home, through our engaging online learning platform. There are no set classes to attend and you will be responsible for your own study schedule. You will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments to keep you on track throughout your studies. This will allow you to develop strong organisation abilities and independent study skills. These qualities will serve you throughout your undergraduate degree and any other higher education pathway you pursue.
Enrolling on an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) is very straightforward. You will have instant access to all learning materials so you can start learning immediately. As well as this, you will have the constant support of your expert tutors and a friendly virtual community of students. Tutors are able to to offer guidance and feedback at any stage of your learning.
Distance learning is the most flexible form of study, allowing you to attend to other commitments such as work or family life, while improving your qualifications. The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) can be completed within two years. However, on average, learners take 8 to 9 months to complete their course.
In order to help you get the most out of this qualification, your learning will be assessed at the end of each study unit. The assessments are then marked and graded by your tutor. By providing feedback at the end of each unit, you will be able to improve your academic writing skills as well as your knowledge and understanding of the different subject areas included in the course.
To achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Social Work), you will need to gain 60 credits in total. Of these, 45 credits will be drawn from graded units relating to academic subject areas, while the remaining 15 credits are ungraded units designed to help you to build a solid foundation of study skills.
Upon successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work), you will have the knowledge of social theory and the skills needed to study at undergraduate degree level. If you continue to higher education, you will then be able to attain approved Social Worker status. You could then progress to careers such as Senior Social Worker, Mediator, Research Social Worker.
On successful completion of the Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) you will receive a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma at level 3 (QAA ref: (40010466).This course has also been assigned 60 credits.
Learners must have GCSE in both English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) or be working towards these qualifications. They also need to aspire to study a Social Work (or similar) degree at university.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas are widely accepted as an alternative to 'A Levels' for University entry and have a proven track record of helping students to secure a place on their chosen degree.
Learners should, however, be aware that Universities each apply their own entry requirements, and these vary broadly depending on the reputation and popularity of the university and of the degree programme that relates to your area of interest.
These variable admission criteria may include but are not limited to:
It is vitally important that each student investigates the entry requirements of a range of universities that they could practically attend to determine if the Access to HE Diploma, and units included in the course, will meet university entry requirements.
Students should complete this exercise as early as possible so that they can plan for which establishment they will be applying to, and start to work towards it.
Whilst we have the fullest confidence that the Access to Higher Education Diplomas are compliant and perfectly sufficient to form part of a University application, Stonebridge Associated Colleges will not be able to accept any liability for the inability of any Access to Higher Education student to secure an offer from a Higher Education establishment due to the variables involved.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.
Unit 1: Preparing to Study
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 2: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 3: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 4: Introduction to Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 5: Understanding Crime and Deviance
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 6: Introduction to Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 7: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 8: Sociology of the Family
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 9: Combating Prejudice and Discrimination
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 10: Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 11: Morals and Ethics in Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 12: Sociology of Health
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 13: Social Work Methods
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 14: The Origins of The Welfare State
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 15: Understanding Poverty
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 16: Abnormal Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 17: Equality of Opportunities
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 18: Sociology of Education
On completion of this unit you will:
Unit 19: Personal Social Services
On completion of this unit you will:
What's Included
Our team of course advisors are keen to help.
Call us now on 0121 392 8288
Alternatively, please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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