Humanities and Social Sciences

An Access to HE Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences is for you if you want to build on your skills and prepare for University study.

The course will cover a range of subjects, preparing you to begin a University course.

Subjects covered may include:
– English
– History
– Sociology
– Psychology
– Creative Writing
– Philosophy
– Geography
– Politics
– Business
– Law
– Criminology
– Cultural Studies
– Social Policy/Social Care
– Teaching
– Biology
– Journalism

Students may go on to many different humanities careers such as: primary or secondary school teaching, advertising, PR, law or journalism.

For more information, you can view the Humanities and Social Sciences framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

Science

An Access to HE Diploma in Science will prepare you for a wide range of University courses.

You will study a range of subjects to prepare you for University which may include:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics
– Maths
– Psychology
– Environmental Science

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including lab reports, group work and presentations.

Students who study Access to HE Science Diplomas go on to study may different Science degrees, from Chemistry, Biology and Physics to Environmental Science and Radiography.

Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Science
– Combined Sciences
– Health Science Professions
– Health Science
– Science and Engineering
– Science and Health
– Science for Health Practitioners

For more information, you can view the Science framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

If your local college does not offer a Science course or Health course might still help you to achieve your goals.

Health and Social Care

An Access to HE Diploma in Health is for you if you want a career in health or caring professions.

You will study a range of subjects to prepare you for University which may include:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Nutrition and Digestion
– Psychology
– Sociology

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including lab reports, group work and presentations.

Students completing Health courses go on to study a variety of degrees including Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Nutrition.

Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Care, Learning and Development
– Counselling
– Health and Social Care
– Health Care
– Health Professions
– Health Studies
– Health
– Healthcare Practitioners
– Healthcare Professions
– Psychology and Counselling
– Psychology and Social Work
– Social Care
– Social Work and Social Professions
– Social Work

For more information, you can view the Health and Social Care, Nursing and Health Professions pathway framework here.

You can view the Health and Social Care, all orutes with exception of Nursing and Health Professions pathway framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

If your local college does not offer a Health course or Science course might still help you to achieve your goals.