Access to HE Diploma (Humanities and Social Sciences)

The core curriculum provides you with the underlying skills you need for study at university level. These include reading, essay writing, note taking, presentation, research skills, use of statistics and some IT skills. It also provides tutorial support which may take the form of a group session or one-to-one support. All students will be allocated a personal tutor from the beginning of the Diploma. Key units include: English and History Law Psychology and Criminology Contemporary Social Issues Sociology You will be timetabled to 3 days in lessons per week for the academic year. These sessions will form the core of the Diploma which will enable you to carry out approximately 20 hours of self-study per week. You are expected to attend all classroom sessions.