Access to HE Humanities and Social Sciences (Social Work & Criminal Justice) SEGA Level 3 Diploma FT

Access to HE: Humanities and Social Science (Criminal Justice and Social Work). All units subject to change

 If a career in social work or criminal justice is your goal, this Level 3 Access to HE Diploma is the ideal foundation for the start of your journey.

You will complete five subject-specific skills units which will support you to successfully complete your studies and progress to HE. These units may include:

• Academic Writing Skills
• Research Skills
• Researching and Understanding Opportunities in HE
• Perspectives in Psychology
• Exploring Sociological Explanations

In addition, you will study a broad range of criminology, psychology and sociology/social work units which may include:

• Theoretical Approaches in Criminology
• Law and Morality
• Psychological Profiling
• The Role and Responsibilities of a Social Worker
• Child Development and Early Socialisation

You will be required to attend college 2 and a half days per week, as well as complete reading, research and assignment between attendance at college.

Assessment takes place at regular intervals throughout the course. Units take around 7 weeks to complete with assessment normally taking place at the end of the unit. A range of assessment methods is used including research tasks, structured questions, presentations and in-class tests

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade C / 4 before starting on this course. However, we welcome all applications and take account of individual circumstances including work experience and other achievements when offering places.

Intended Progression routes:

Students who have successfully completed the Health Professions Diploma have progressed to university to study:

• BA (Hons) Criminology
• BA (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Psychology
• BA (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
• BA (Hons) Criminal Justice – link to UCDon course
• BA (Hons) Social Work
• BA (Hons) Working with children, young people and families