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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work)
Key Points
- Learn what it meant to be a social worker
- Study basic psychological and sociological principles
- Understand contemporary issues in social policy
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Get university ready within a year
- Start a new career in social work
About your Diploma
Social workers support at risk individuals and families facing challenges that require additional support. As a social worker you will work closely with other professionals in health and social care to improve your client’s situation.
As a social worker you will work within the framework of existing legislation and procedures to support your clients to meet their identified needs. This could be reducing isolation, improving health and wellbeing, overcoming mental illness or removing families from abusive or harmful situations.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) will provide you with the core skills you need to study social work at university and start a new and rewarding career. You will study psychology, crime and deviance, the role and purpose of social workers and social policy as part of your course.
All this will provide you with a firm grasp of what it means to be a social worker in today’s society.
You will also study the morals and ethics in social work and social work methods to give you some insight into what the role entails before you embark on your degree.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) includes modules to prepare you for degree level studies including study techniques and how to write an assignment.
Getting Started
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) is a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
It has been designed to prepare you for the level of study required in university. With this qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to study social work at degree level.
You will get the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a social worker, which will prepare you for further studies.
Studied completely online, you’re free to learn around any existing work or family commitments. With the ability to log on when it suits, you will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments. On average, learners take 9 to 12 months to complete their Access to Higher Education Diploma. This flexibility often enables students to be finished and applying to university within a year.
You will benefit from access to a dedicated team of tutors who will give you guidance and support as you progress through the different academic subjects within your diploma. They’ll provide you with constructive feedback on your work, so you know where you need to focus your attention to succeed.
There are also flexible payment methods available. Reducing the obstacles in the way of education and helping you take that next step to your new career in social work.
Qualification: Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work)
n 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 = 40012578). This course has been assigned 60 credits.
Requirements for Entry
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:
- Achievement of a certain amount of Access to HE Diploma units at Merit or distinction.
- Successful completion of a face-to-face interview at the University.
- Successful completion of literacy and numeracy assessments by the University.
- Completion of specific unpaid work experience or a previous job role.
- Prior attainment of GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent such as Functions Skills at Level 2.
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: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task.
- Know how to interpret and discuss ideas and issues in responding to a set, academic writing task.
- Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas.
Unit 2: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to use key information sources.
- Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
- Understand a range of reading strategies.
- Understand note-making methods.
- Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.
Unit 3: Health and Wellbeing
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the relationship between resilience and mental wellbeing.
- Understand the expression of feelings and emotions and how these could be managed.
- Understand how mental wellbeing can be supported and managed.
Unit 4: Introduction to Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of research in psychology
- Understand the main approaches in psychology.
- Understand ethical issues in psychological research.
Unit 5: Understanding Crime and Deviance
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand explanations of crime and deviance.
- Understand theories of crime and deviance.
- Understand perceptions of crime and deviance
Unit 6: Introduction to Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the historical development of social work.
- Understand the role of the social worker.
- Understand how social work services are organised in the statutory, voluntary and independent sector.
- Understand the main purposes and values of social work.
Unit 7: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand research in an area of cognitive psychology.
- Understand how the findings of research into cognitive processes can be applied to real-life issues.
Unit 8: Sociology of the Family
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand changes in family structure.
- Understand sociological explanations of the family to include Functionalist, Marxist, feminist and interactionist views.
Unit 9: Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand current issues in social policy
- Understand current legislation in relation to current issues in social policy.
- Understand the economic context of a contemporary issue.
Unit 10: Morals and Ethics in Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand ethics and ethical issues in social work practice.
- Understand moral dilemmas and social work practice.
Unit 11: Sociology of Health
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand concepts and models of health.
- Understand the social construction of health and ill health
- Understand alternative approaches to health.
Unit 12: Combating Prejudice and Discrimination
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand theoretical explanations for prejudice and discrimination.
- Understand legislative responses to discrimination and prejudice.
- Understand community initiatives in combating discrimination and prejudice.
Unit 13: Abnormal Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the difficulties faced by psychologists in the definition and diagnosis of abnormal behaviour.
- Understand a psychological disorder.
- Understand possible treatments used to treat people with psychological disorders.
Unit 14: Understanding Poverty
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand definitions of poverty.
- Understand ways of measuring poverty.
- Understand the extent of poverty in contemporary Britain
- Understand explanations of poverty
Unit 15: Social Work Methods
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the concept of planned intervention.
- Understand the purpose and principles of social work assessments.
- Understand the range of methods used in social work assessments.
- Understand social work intervention methods.
Unit 16: The Brain & Nervous System (Psychology)
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the major sub divisions of the nervous system.
- Understand the structure and function of glial cells and neurons.
Unit 17: Personal Social Services
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the varying nature of social work provision for children and adults.
- Understand the roles of the voluntary and private sector in the provision of welfare.
- Understand the welfare needs of various groups.
Unit 18: Psychobiology of Stress
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand common physiological and psychological responses to stress.
- Understand the relationship between stress and illness.
- Understand methods used to reduce stress
Unit 19: Equality of Opportunities in Practice
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the main aspects of the legal framework which identify rights and responsibilities about equality of opportunities.
- Understand how to promote equality of opportunities, inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace.
Your work will be assessed through your end of unit assignments. These will provide you 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 £96.00).
OUR PASS RATE
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
83%
(National Average 77.1%)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work)
Key Points
- Learn what it meant to be a social worker
- Study basic psychological and sociological principles
- Understand contemporary issues in social policy
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Get university ready within a year
- Start a new career in social work
About your Diploma
Social workers support at risk individuals and families facing challenges that require additional support. As a social worker you will work closely with other professionals in health and social care to improve your client’s situation.
As a social worker you will work within the framework of existing legislation and procedures to support your clients to meet their identified needs. This could be reducing isolation, improving health and wellbeing, overcoming mental illness or removing families from abusive or harmful situations.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) will provide you with the core skills you need to study social work at university and start a new and rewarding career. You will study psychology, crime and deviance, the role and purpose of social workers and social policy as part of your course.
All this will provide you with a firm grasp of what it means to be a social worker in today’s society.
You will also study the morals and ethics in social work and social work methods to give you some insight into what the role entails before you embark on your degree.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) includes modules to prepare you for degree level studies including study techniques and how to write an assignment.
Getting Started
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) is a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
It has been designed to prepare you for the level of study required in university. With this qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to study social work at degree level.
You will get the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a social worker, which will prepare you for further studies.
Studied completely online, you’re free to learn around any existing work or family commitments. With the ability to log on when it suits, you will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments. On average, learners take 9 to 12 months to complete their Access to Higher Education Diploma. This flexibility often enables students to be finished and applying to university within a year.
You will benefit from access to a dedicated team of tutors who will give you guidance and support as you progress through the different academic subjects within your diploma. They’ll provide you with constructive feedback on your work, so you know where you need to focus your attention to succeed.
There are also flexible payment methods available. Reducing the obstacles in the way of education and helping you take that next step to your new career in social work.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 77.1%)
83%
Qualification: Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work)
n 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 = 40012578). This course has been assigned 60 credits.
Requirements for Entry
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:
- Achievement of a certain amount of Access to HE Diploma units at Merit or distinction.
- Successful completion of a face-to-face interview at the University.
- Successful completion of literacy and numeracy assessments by the University.
- Completion of specific unpaid work experience or a previous job role.
- Prior attainment of GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent such as Functions Skills at Level 2.
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: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task.
- Know how to interpret and discuss ideas and issues in responding to a set, academic writing task.
- Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas.
Unit 2: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to use key information sources.
- Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
- Understand a range of reading strategies.
- Understand note-making methods.
- Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.
Unit 3: Health and Wellbeing
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the relationship between resilience and mental wellbeing.
- Understand the expression of feelings and emotions and how these could be managed.
- Understand how mental wellbeing can be supported and managed.
Unit 4: Introduction to Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of research in psychology
- Understand the main approaches in psychology.
- Understand ethical issues in psychological research.
Unit 5: Understanding Crime and Deviance
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand explanations of crime and deviance.
- Understand theories of crime and deviance.
- Understand perceptions of crime and deviance
Unit 6: Introduction to Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the historical development of social work.
- Understand the role of the social worker.
- Understand how social work services are organised in the statutory, voluntary and independent sector.
- Understand the main purposes and values of social work.
Unit 7: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand research in an area of cognitive psychology.
- Understand how the findings of research into cognitive processes can be applied to real-life issues.
Unit 8: Sociology of the Family
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand changes in family structure.
- Understand sociological explanations of the family to include Functionalist, Marxist, feminist and interactionist views.
Unit 9: Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand current issues in social policy
- Understand current legislation in relation to current issues in social policy.
- Understand the economic context of a contemporary issue.
Unit 10: Morals and Ethics in Social Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand ethics and ethical issues in social work practice.
- Understand moral dilemmas and social work practice.
Unit 11: Sociology of Health
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand concepts and models of health.
- Understand the social construction of health and ill health
- Understand alternative approaches to health.
Unit 12: Combating Prejudice and Discrimination
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand theoretical explanations for prejudice and discrimination.
- Understand legislative responses to discrimination and prejudice.
- Understand community initiatives in combating discrimination and prejudice.
Unit 13: Abnormal Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the difficulties faced by psychologists in the definition and diagnosis of abnormal behaviour.
- Understand a psychological disorder.
- Understand possible treatments used to treat people with psychological disorders.
Unit 14: Understanding Poverty
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand definitions of poverty.
- Understand ways of measuring poverty.
- Understand the extent of poverty in contemporary Britain
- Understand explanations of poverty
Unit 15: Social Work Methods
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the concept of planned intervention.
- Understand the purpose and principles of social work assessments.
- Understand the range of methods used in social work assessments.
- Understand social work intervention methods.
Unit 16: The Brain & Nervous System (Psychology)
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the major sub divisions of the nervous system.
- Understand the structure and function of glial cells and neurons.
Unit 17: Personal Social Services
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the varying nature of social work provision for children and adults.
- Understand the roles of the voluntary and private sector in the provision of welfare.
- Understand the welfare needs of various groups.
Unit 18: Psychobiology of Stress
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand common physiological and psychological responses to stress.
- Understand the relationship between stress and illness.
- Understand methods used to reduce stress
Unit 19: Equality of Opportunities in Practice
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the main aspects of the legal framework which identify rights and responsibilities about equality of opportunities.
- Understand how to promote equality of opportunities, inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace.
Your work will be assessed through your end of unit assignments. These will provide you 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 £96.00).
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