Humanities & Social Sciences
About
This full time course will prepare you for study in Higher Education. It is designed for those who may have achieved few, if any, prior qualifications, but who wish to change career.
Start
This course starts in September
Duration
1 year
Level
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Location
Bridgend Campus
Overview & Modules
The Humanities and Social Science qualification is designed for learners wishing to make their careers in the following areas: Civil Service, teaching, public administration and local authorities, journalism and media, heritage and conservation work, social care and social science careers, youth and community work, police and probation work.
The course will provide a supportive learning environment and prepare you to learn independently, including the opportunity to develop study skills and academic knowledge. You will attend college 4 full days per week. Enrichment activities are also offered, along with course-related visits / trips (partially self-funded).
Modules will cover a broad base of humanities and social science topics including:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Literature
- History
- Politics
- Sociology
- Mathematics
- Communication and study skills
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will include:
- Assignments
- Essays
- Research projects
- Group work
- Presentations
- Debates
- Reports
- Extended essay
- Time constrained assessments
Entry requirements
- Level 2 qualification or GCSE
- You may be asked to complete a short written exercise to establish support needs
Continue your studies
Higher Education programmes at Level 4 or other Further Education programmes.
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Job opportunities
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Average Wage
£20046
Hourly
£10.28
