Blended Access to HE Diploma - Teaching, Social Work, Counselling and Social Sciences (January Start)
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Course Code | LP01526 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, This blended learning course offers flexibility to fit your life. You’ll have face-to-face contact for 53% of the course, running between 9:15am-6:30pm on Tuesdays. The rest of your learning will be online e-learning, which you can complete at a time that suits you during your week. This course runs from January to December, with a summer break. To ensure your success, effective personal time management is key. Planning your online and independent study time will support your learning journey and help you achieve your goals. |
Department | Access to Higher Education, Counselling, Teaching, Assessing & Education |
Start Date | 13 Jan 2026 |
End Date | 15 Dec 2026 |
Course Overview
Access to HE Humanities & Social Science (Blended Learning) – January Start
Ready to take your next step towards a university degree? Our Access to HE Humanities & Social Science diploma is designed for you, preparing you for a rewarding future in a wide range of 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:
* Social Work
* Psychology
* Criminology
* Sociology
* History
* and English, among many others.
You'll gain a strong understanding of how these subjects work in real-life situations.
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.
Ready to take your next step towards a university degree? Our Access to HE Humanities & Social Science diploma is designed for you, preparing you for a rewarding future in a wide range of 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:
* Social Work
* Psychology
* Criminology
* Sociology
* History
* and English, among many others.
You'll gain a strong understanding of how these subjects work in real-life situations.
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.
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.
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.
You’ll be assessed continuously through a variety of methods, primarily assignment work, along with some timed tests or examination situations. You’ll achieve credits upon satisfactory completion of each unit of study. To be awarded the 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, you’ll be awarded the Agored Cymru ‘QAA-recognised’ Access to H.E. Diploma.
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to pursue degree courses in areas such as Teaching, Social Work, English, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Geography, History, Journalism, and many more options are available to you. This course provides valuable knowledge and will give you access to many university courses that will lead to a wide range of employment opportunities.
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Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.
Accessible Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
12/03/2026
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
26/03/2026
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
