Pre-Access to Humanities & Social Sciences - Level 2 - Part-Time

This course, which will run one day per week will provide an introduction to core subject knowledge and relevant academic skills. You will be introduced to basic concepts in History, English Literature, Sociology and Psychology.

You will also have the opportunity to enhance your maths and English skills, as well as specific study skills sessions (such as spelling and writing, critical thinking, research skills etc.) to improve proficiency and build confidence to help aid the transition of returning to education.

What will I study on this course?

Units will include:

• Introduction to English Literature
• Introduction to History
• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Psychology

Whilst this course has no official entry requirements, you will have an interview / information session with the course director to demonstrate an interest to progress with the area.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

02/09/2024

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course will run on one full weekday with face-to-face delivery from 9:00am - 3:00pm

What can I do after this course at CWA?

The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available taken by those who have successfully completed this course include:

• Access to Higher Education: Humanities and Social Sciences (English, History, Sociology and Psychology) (Full-time, part-time and online options available.)

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

Complete our fee calculator

Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

• NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts
• You will also get the opportunity to work towards a GCSE or functional skills qualifications in English and / or Maths if you do not have these already. These will generally be taught on a second day at college or online (currently a Wednesday).

How is my course assessed?

Learners will be assessed with written assignments, group work and by demonstrating an understanding of the unit

How many UCAS points will I achieve on this course?

The number of UCAS tariff points for an Access to Higher Education diploma varies between 48 and 144 points, depending on your grade for each module.

Access to Higher Education qualifications are split into a total of 45 graded credits and each module will have a different credit weighting (for example, one module may be worth 3 units and another may be worth 6). For each graded module, you'll achieve a pass, merit or distinction and these each carry a different amount of UCAS points (with pass being the lowest and distinction being the highest).

For example, if you pass each graded module, you will achieve 48 UCAS points. If you gain a distinction in each graded module, you will achieve 144 UCAS points (equivalent to three A grades at A Level).

We've included some examples below of what grades you need to achieve common UCAS tariff point entry requirements:

You can find more details on the UCAS Tariff points calculator here.