Key Facts
- Starting
9 Sep 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Start Date
- Sep 2025
- Level
- Level 3
- Code
- KCW3041CP
Access to Higher Education Diploma Health and Social care
An alternative route to University or Higher Education for students aged 19+ who have been out of education for at least a year, the Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health and Social care is designed to give adult students, who may have left school early or have been out of education for a number of years, the opportunity to develop academic skills, confidence and knowledge before applying to university. This course requires a minimum of 90% attendance and the successful completion of 45 Level 3 credits and 15 Level 3 credits.
This is an intensive course of study and requires a high level of commitment, including several hours of self -study in their own time. Day time study is approximately 12 hours delivered over two days a week in college: Wednesday and Thursday during academic year 2024-2025. The Access to HE Diplomas at Kingston College are nationally recognised qualifications and are awarded by The Open College Network London Region (OCNLR).
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
The core subjects for Health and Social care are health studies, sociology, psychology and biology. The remainder of the programme will comprise of Study Skills which are designed to provide all students with essential skills underpinning learning on the course and in undergraduate study for example note-taking, research methodologies and report-writing skills.This course requires excellent time management, maturity of approach and a high level of commitment throughout the year. Students will be supported in their studies and UCAS application through a weekly tutorial session.
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Progression Next Steps
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Additional Information
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International Students
