Access to Public & Uniformed Services course structure
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Social Science Pathway
Course Modules
Part 1 - Core
No more than 15 credits at Level 2 count towards the Diploma, any extra will be Certificated separately
- English Level 2 (Compulsory or GCSE/equivalent) (6 credits)
- Maths Level 2 (Compulsory or GCSE/equivalent) (6 credits)
- IT Level 2 (Compulsory or GCSE/equivalent) (3 credits)
- Communications Level 3 (Compulsory) (6 credits)
- Research Methods Level 3 (Compulsory) (6 credits)
Part 2 - Specialist
In your part 2 choices you must take at least one of the modules in bold to complete your Research module assessment
- Child Development & Welfare Level 3 (6 credits)
- Adolescence, Adulthood & Old Age Level 3 (3 credits)
- Social Conflict Level 3 (6 credits)
- Social Interaction Level 3 (6 credits)
- Issues in Social Work Level 3 (9 credits)
- Perspectives in Psychology Level 3 (6 credits)
- Biological Health & Disease Level 3 (6 credits)
- Psychopathology Level 3 (6 credits)
Part 3 - Other Modules
- English Level 3 Essay Writing (3 credits)
- English Level 3 Report Writing (3 credits)
Access Pathways
All Social Science pathways lead to the same qualification. It is the choice of Modules which results in your specialism.
Part 1 - Core Modules must be taken as part of a full Access course.
Part 2 - Specialist Modules, you must take a minimum of 27 Credits from these.
Part 3 - Other Modules once you have made up the required Credits from Parts 1 & 2 you can select further options from these to make up your 60 credits.
Rules of Combination
You must follow the rules of combination for the Modules listed. Your tutor will check your choices at enrolment to ensure the combination you have selected is a valid one. We encourage you to discuss possible changes to your original choices with your tutor as you progress through the course.
