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 AIM is a leading Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to develop and award nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Diplomas. |
Most students studying the Social Science and Humanities Diploma aim for careers in social work, teaching, criminology, history, English, law, psychology, or politics, but the range is not limited to these.
GCSE English grade C/4+ (other L2 English qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis).
GCSE maths grade C/4+ or L2 Functional Skills.
Commitment to study.
The Access to HE diplomas are designed to prepare students for degree level study. They offer a rigorous standard of study which are flexible and attractive to students who would like to improve their educational qualifications and are popular with students who may have been out of formal education for some time. All learning and assessment are via Pearl, an online learning platform. Students will be provided with a personal tutor to support them through their progression.
Students wishing to study Social Science and Humanities related courses will enrol to Access to HE Diploma (Social Science and Humanities). The modules of study are Psychology, Sociology, Literature, History, and Skills for Learning.
Modules are broken down into units and you are assessed at the end of each unit of study through a variety of assessment methods.
Fees will be confirmed on application or via our website. In many instances, funding such as the Advanced Learner Loan will be available to cover the cost of the course. Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma and your subsequent HE course currently means you do not have to pay this loan back.
While it is not required, some students choose to obtain additional books to assist their studies.
Guidance is offered at advice events, interview and induction to ensure students are choosing the best pathway to meet the requirements for their intended university course.
Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 342333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.
You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.