Starting 04/09/2023
King's Lynn
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Starting 02/09/2024
King's Lynn
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Part-time
Adults Part-TimePre-Access to Humanities & Social Sciences - Level 2 - Part-Time
Our Pre-Access to Humanities & Social Sciences course is designed to provide adult learners with the confidence to acquire the essential knowledge and skillset to support progression onto our Access to Humanities and Social Science programme; and then on to one of our degrees.
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Course Description
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 their 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
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Entry Requirements
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.
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Course Length
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 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Progression Opportunities
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.)
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Course Fees
Age Cost 19+ £633 Fee information
If you're aged 19-23
If you are aged 19 - 23, you must have completed a full level 2 (or above) previously to study this course (unless you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If you're aged 19 - 23, this course will be fully funded (i.e. there are no course fees to pay) if you already have a full level 2 qualification (or higher) and:
- Are unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- Are employed with a low income
If you already have a level 2 qualification (or higher) but do not meet the other criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee. It is worth noting that having 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above is considered a full level 2.
If you're 24 or older
You will be able to study this course fully funded if you are either:
- unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- employed with a low income
If you do not meet the above criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee.
For full details, please complete our fee calculator here.
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.
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.
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Additional Information
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:
UCAS Points Grades required 64 15 credits at merit, 30 credits at pass 74 24 credits at merit, 21 credits at pass 80 30 credits at merit, 15 credits at pass 96 45 credits at merit 120 24 credits at distinction, 21 credits at merit 144 45 credits at distinction You can find more details on the UCAS Tariff points calculator here.