Level 3 Access to HE Diploma - Social Work, Education Professions, Counselling, Humanities and Social Sciences

Further Details
Course Code	LP01268
Location	Yale
Duration	Full Time, This is a one-year, full-time course running from September to June (34 academic weeks). Classes typically run over four days a week 9:15am-2:30pm. A key part of this programme is developing your personal time management skills. Planning your in-class and independent study time effectively will be crucial and will fully support your success throughout the course.
Department	Access to Higher Education, Counselling, Teaching, Assessing & Education
Start Date	03 Sep 2026
End Date	18 Jun 2027

Course Overview

Ready to take your next step towards a rewarding university degree and an exciting career? This Access to HE Diploma is designed for you! Gain the essential skills and knowledge you need to succeed in higher education, opening doors to a wide range of humanities and social science fields.

What You'll Learn
The diploma aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for university-level study and includes a variety of engaging subjects and essential core skills. You may explore modules such as:
* Psychology
* Sociology
* History
* English
* Counselling

You'll also develop crucial core skills, including:
* Communication
* Study Skills
* Numeracy

Your tutor will guide you on the specific modules relevant to your learning journey.

Entry Requirements

GCSE grade C/4 in English/ Welsh (1st Language) or Maths, with at least grade D/3 in the other subject.
or
Level 2 AON or Communication, with at least Level 1 in the other subject.

However, we encourage adults with life and work experience to still apply even if they don’t have the above entry requirements as each learner application is assessed on an individual basis.

Applicants should be 19+ to study this course.

You may be advised to enrol on the Preparation For Career and Study course or ESWS prior to starting the Access course. These programmes allow the opportunity to upskill in Application of Number and Communication Skills.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact individual universities for information about entry requirements.

How you will be assessed

You’ll achieve this diploma through continuous assessment, primarily through assignment work. You’ll also gain experience with timed tests or examination situations. Credits are awarded as you satisfactorily complete each unit of study.
To earn your Access to HE Diploma, you’ll need to achieve 60 credits, including a number of mandatory credits. Your Level 3 credits will be graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction. Upon successful completion of the full programme, you’ll be awarded the Agored Cymru ‘QAA-recognised’ Access to H.E. Diploma.

Your future career path

This course opens up a world of possibilities, enabling you to progress to a wide range of degree courses and exciting employment opportunities. You could pursue degrees in:

* Teaching
* Social Work
* English
* Psychology
* Criminology
* Sociology
* Geography
* History
* Journalism

And many more!

Cost