Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science - Access

Course details

Study options

Full-time: 36 weeks

Course level

Access

Start date

September

Location

Buxton Campus, Derby Campus

Course description

We understand that you may have been out of education for a long time, so we'll ease you in gently and provide you with all the support you need
When you've successfully completed this course, you'll have a nationally recognised qualification to apply to university
You will choose two or three other subjects to study depending on the degree you want to go on to study
Your classes will fit around school holidays, and classes start at 10am

If you successfully complete this course, you'll gain a nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma. The course consists of Study Skills and two or three main subjects. The subjects you choose will depend on which degree you plan to go on to. Our courses are ran by the University of Derby.

This course can be studied at our Derby, Buxton or Leek Campuses.

To book your place at our next Access Information Event, click below

What you will study

Sociology
History
Psychology
Study Skills

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements

Entry requirements	You’ll need to be over 19 years of age. Ideally you will have achieved Mathematics and English Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSEs at grade C (new grading 4). However, students will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the Access team for further details. You’ll also need to demonstrate a commitment and ability to study, and take a literacy/numeracy assessment.
Relevant subjects	N/A

Fees and funding

£3,000-£4,000 depending on the diploma. If you are aged between 19-23, you may be exempt from course fees. For all other students you may be eligible to apply for the 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. Upon completion of your Access course and undergraduate degree, your Advanced Learner loan will be written off.

How to apply

If you're interested in this course you'll need to attend an Information Event.

At the event, you’ll be able to find out everything about the course, find out about fees and finance and get careers advice.

Contact us

Enquiry	Email	Phone
Course	access@derby.ac.uk	+44(0)1332 591080

If you need any more information from us, eg on courses, accommodation, applying, car parking, fees or funding, please contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.

† Additional information about your studies

Please note: Our courses are refreshed and updated on a regular basis. If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.