Access to Higher Education - Social Work
- Approved by:
- Ascentis
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Healthcare Campus
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
In order to qualify for this course, you will need to be aged 19+ and have the following:
- GCSEs in both Maths and English at grades 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C)
- Work experience in the relevant sector OR a relevant Pre Access qualification
- Level 2 Functional Skills or an alternative qualification in Maths and English may be acceptable
If you are unsure whether you qualify for this course, we’re here to help, please contact us on 0151 353 4444 for an informal chat. If you have not got the required GCSE grades in Maths and/or English, please view our GCSE courses.
Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas are a well established set of qualifications designed for people who do not have the grades to enter a university level course but who do have life experience and a willingness to learn.
An Access to Higher Education course is designed for mature learners (19+). This course will prepare you for a range of social care related studies at university level and will build your confidence and abilities in English, maths, I.T., research and study skills.
This course is your first step to a career in social care, family support work, nursery, primary or special school teaching, youth services, residential and day care.
- Professional Healthcare Practice
- Social Issues
- Mental Health
- Study Skills
Students will be required to undertake a work placement within the industry alongside their studies.
In order to qualify for this course, you will need to be aged 19+ and have the following:
- GCSEs in both Maths and English at grades 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C)
- Work experience in the relevant sector OR a relevant Pre Access qualification
- Level 2 Functional Skills or an alternative qualification in Maths and English may be acceptable
If you are unsure whether you qualify for this course, we’re here to help, please contact us on 0151 353 4444 for an informal chat. If you have not got the required GCSE grades in Maths and/or English, please view our GCSE courses.
All applicants are invited to attend an interview with either the Course Leader or Course Tutor. You will be notified of your interview by our Admissions Team
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
Equivalent international qualifications would be considered towards general entry criteria.
All course offers will be subject to a satisfactory interview. Completion of additional activities, such as attending Experience Days or gaining a reference, may also be required prior to a place on a course being confirmed.
Upon successful completion of a degree in a social care related subject, career paths may include:
- Advocate
- Counsellor
- Education Welfare Officer
- Family Support Worker
- Learning Disability Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Social Care Assistant
- Social Worker
- Youth Worker
If you have a question about this course, please tap the button below:
How much will this course cost me?
This course may be free if you are:
- Aged 19 and over, and;
- A resident of the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral).
These Programmes have been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget. Your course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
Please contact our Student Services Finance team on 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility or for any further details.
