Access to Social Work course structure
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Social Work 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 - Psychology 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)
- Psychopathology Level 3 (6 credits)
Part 3 - Social Work
- Issues in Social Work (Compulsory) (9 credits)
- Practical Social Work (Compulsory) (6 credits)
Part 4 - Other Modules
- English Level 3 Essay Writing (3 credits)
- English Level 3 Report Writing (3 credits)
Access Pathways
All Social Work 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 - Psychology, you must take a minimum of 12 Credits.
Part 3 - Social Work, you must take a minimum of 15 Credits.
Part 4 - Other Modules, once you have made up the required Credits from Parts 1, 2 & 3 you can select further options from Part 4.
If you complete a work placement you must have a CRB check before going into schools. This must be undertaken by school where you undertake the placement and may take up to 6 weeks so please talk to them about this at the earliest opportunity.
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.
