Science combined with Social Science, Access to HE

You will study the following three subject areas Biology, Psychology and Sociology. You will also acquire the necessary academic and IT skills needed for effective study through workshops. You will be given tutorial guidance to support your university application.

Access to HE Diploma (Science combined with Social Sciences) is a course specifically designed to enable students with few qualifications to reach the necessary entry requirements for a degree or diploma in Higher Education.

You must be 19 or over have few formal qualifications but want to go on to study in Higher Education.

You will need to have a GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Relevant work experience is normally expected for your university application to be considered and therefore we expect you to have arranged this before starting the course.

Students aged 19-23 who do not already hold a Level 3 qualification may be entitled to remission of fees. Students aged 24+ and those who already hold a Level 3 qualification will need to pay fees or apply for an advanced learner loan. At present this loan does not need to be repaid if you progress onto a degree programme within one year of completing your Access to HE course but please contact our admissions team for further details.

Due to COVID-19 we are not currently planning any trips as part of your course. If we are able to organise trips during your course, the cost of these will be communicated to you at the time. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate. Bursaries may also available to cover the cost of some trips.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course cost, call 01235 216 298 for more information.

The 19+ full fee button displays the full fee that may apply, the rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. Also see the Course Fees & Finance page by searching Fees and bursaries link at the top of the screen.

16 - 18 Fee

Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

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19+ Fee

Tuition Fee: £3,384.00
Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £3,384.00

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19+ Reduced Fee

Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science combined with Social Science.

The course is continuously assessed by written assignments and presentations.

Our Access to HE students acquire the necessary skills to become independent learners in a highly supportive environment so that they are able to maximise their HE teaching from day 1. They acquire research and writing skills together using appropriate Harvard referencing. The students also acquire confidence and team-working skills as well as their academic independence. The course requires excellent time management and organisation of one’s personal life which is excellent preparedness for studying at a higher level combined with personal responsibilities.