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What you will study
The course is broken down into manageable units focusing on giving you the study skills and knowledge required for university, perfect for those who have been out of education for some time.
Units include:
- Psychology of crime, social psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Neuro Psychology
- Psychology and Therapy
- Child Development
- Effects of Stress
You will also study some Sociology units and study skills units.
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Entry Requirements
- You must be aged 19 plus
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- GCSEs - grades A* - C / 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or recognised non-UK GCSE equivalencies in English and maths preferred; however, each applicant will be considered on an individual basis
- Selection by interview, initial screening, literacy and numeracy tests
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Assessment
Assessment is ongoing and developed through a portfolio of coursework A large proportion of your work will be essay or assignment but you can also expect exams, presentations and project work
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Moving Forward
The progression routes from this Diploma could include but are not limited to, degrees in psychology, criminology, disability studies, child and family studies, health and social care, sociology, criminal justice, social work, anthropology, and child and youth studies.
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Duration
1 Year
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Cost and Loans
The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course
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Learning and Teaching
Important Information for Access Course Students
Students enrolled in our Access Course should be prepared to dedicate significant time to their studies outside of scheduled class hours. In addition to attending college for two days a week, each consisting of a 6-hour session from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, students are expected to commit at least 12 hours of study outside of these college days. Attendance is crucial, and it is expected that students attend the entire session each day. Personal arrangements will need to be made to accommodate this schedule to ensure successful completion of the course.
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Independent Learning/Overall Workload
Access is an intensive study programme; you must be completely committed to hard work and are required to maintain 100% attendance You are expected to self-study for a minimum of 10 extra hours a week to manage strict work deadlines and to cope with the workload
