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Title

Social Studies

Pre Access to HE Humanities and Social Science - Y022

12 Quays Full Time Level 2 Duration 34 weeks
Or Application Form to be returned to Student Services

This is a Level 2 course particularly designed to prepare you for study on a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in the following:

  • Access to Humanities and Social Studies
  • Access to Psychology
  • Access to Sociology, Criminology and Social Work
  • Access to Film, Culture and Society
Course Details

you can still apply for this course as we are continuing to enrol until the 1st of October

This course is part of an integrated programme designed to equip you with the skills and qualification needed for level 3 study.

You will also gain background knowledge and understanding of a range of subjects such as Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology.

You will also have the opportunity to complete English and Maths at Level 2, which will enable you to progress onto level 3

Entry Guidelines

This is a Study Programme and priority will be given to students who are 16-18 years of age.

To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and Maths (or L1  Functional Skills in English and Maths)
                                     OR
A relevant Level 1 qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths)

Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Assessment Method

You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:

  • Essays
  • Reports
  • Posters
  • Presentations
  • Timed assessments
  • Research Projects
Additional Information
You must have an interest in Humanities subjects. You should be considering taking an Access to HE course when you have successfully completed this course. During the year if you are successful at interview, you may be able to study for a GCSE alongside your programme. In order to progress to Access to HE you will need to have a grade 4/C in English or maths. If you do not have a grade 4/C or above in either of these subjects you will need to study maths or English alongside this course to gain both qualifications. You will only be allowed to study one GCSE (maths or English) during the year.

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If you are aged 19 or over:

Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?

Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.

If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.

Fee : £600.00

The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.

For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form

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