Social Studies - Access to Higher Education Diploma

Students will need to study 3 of the topics listed below:

Anthropology

• Anthropological Perspectives,
• Introduction to Anthropology,
• Medical Anthropology,
• Fieldwork and Research Methods in Anthropology,
• Anthropology of Ritual and Rites of Passage.

African and Caribbean Studies

• Debunking Eurocentric Narratives of Africa,
• Neo Colonialism and Resistance,
• Introduction to Africa and African Studies,
• Windrush and the Notting Hill Riots

Art History

• Introduction to European Art History  
• Modernism: Influences and Practices
• Art in Contemporary Britain

20c World History

• Imperialism and Decolonisation
• Israel and Palestine
• History of Immigration and Race Relations in Britain

Politics

• Civil Liberties in Britain
• Introduction to Political Concepts
• Political Parties and Pressure Groups

Psychology

• Approaches to Psychology
• Social Research Methods for Psychosocial Studies
• Aspects of Social Psychology
• Atypical Development and Abnormal Behaviour
• Cognitive Psychology
• Mental Health and Illness

Sociology

• Introduction to Sociology
• Culture and Identity
• Poverty and Social Exclusion
• Social Inequality

You will need:

• To be aged 19 or older
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or A*-C); however, you will be considered for the course if you have one GCSE at grade A*-C in Maths or English and the other at grade D with the offer of GCSE classes in addition to the course

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

This course is assessed through coursework assignments, tests and examinations throughout the course, which are set and marked by your teachers and externally moderated by OCN London.

Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on a number of set pieces of work such as essays, projects, presentations and tests.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Once you have completed your Access to HE course, you can progress to a Higher Education degree at a university or college.

You should check requirements for specific degree courses - different Higher Education institutions may have different entry requirements for similar courses.