This is a Level 2 course particularly designed to prepare you for study on a Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in the following:
- Access to Psychology and Mental Health
- Access to Sociology and Criminology
- Access to Biochemical Science
- Access to Nursing
This 17 week course is part of an integrated programme, that is designed to equip you with the skills and qualification needed to progress onto an Access to Higher Education course.
Through this course, you will gain the background knowledge and understanding of a range of key subjects. With a focus on the Health & Social Care sector, this course can also be used to gain employment when completed.
Modules include:
- Human Growth and Development
- Safeguarding and Protection
- Mental Health and Wellbeing and Equality
- Diversity and Rights
You will also have the opportunity to complete English and Maths at Level 2, which will also enable you to progress onto Access to Higher Education Level 3 programmes.
Applicants must be at least 19 years old when they commence study.
Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.
Satisfactory interview and demonstrate your interest in this career pathway.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:
- Essays
- Reports
- Posters
- Presentations
- Research Projects
To take part in this course you should be considering progressing onto an Access to Higher Education course.
During the year if you are successful at interview, you may be able to study for a GCSE or Functional Skills alongside your programme.
In order to progress to Access to Higher Education, you will need to have a grade 4/C in GCSE English and maths or alternatively pass Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths. If you do not have a grade 4/C or above or equivalent in either of these subjects you will need to study maths or English alongside this course to gain both qualifications.
You will only be allowed to study one GCSE (maths or English) during the year.
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If you are aged 19 or over:
If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £3024.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
If you are aged 19 or over:
If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £3024.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form