Access to Higher Education Diploma - Psychology and Criminology

23058W0 | Leigh Adult Learning Centre
Start Date | 11/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:30 - 15:00 WED/THU/FR

Is this course for me?

Access to HE Diplomas are well established national qualifications which allow students without traditional Level 3 qualifications to apply for degree courses and enter university level study. The Psychology and Criminology route is for those who wish to progress on to degrees which will lead to careers in psychology or criminology. It is recommended that you research university courses carefully before starting your Level 3 studies.
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What will I study?

The units you will study include: Transition Psychology, Personality Theory, Concepts of Normality and Mental Health, Criminology Justice and Social Policy, Forensic Evidence, Sociological Theory and Exploring Social Policy. You will also study units to support your learning including Academic Essay Writing.

How long is the course?

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week for one year.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is on going and developed through a portfolio of course work. A large proportion of your work will be essay or assignment based but you can also expect exams, presentations and project work.

What qualifications do I need?

You will need GCSE English Grade A* - C / 9-4. No equivalent for English is accepted. GCSE maths is desirable (if no GCSE maths an equivalent will be accepted). Acceptable equivalents for maths are Level 2 Basic Skills Numeracy, Functional Skills Level 2

What can I progress onto?

You can progress onto university to study a degree course in Psychology or Criminology or a combined honours degree.

Other Information

If you are 19+ you will be eligible to apply for An Advanced Learner Loan to pay for your course fees.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£2828.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£194.00
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Specialist Medical Practitioners

Specialist medical practitioners specialise in particular areas of modern medicine, diagnose mental and physical injuries, disorders and diseases within their specialism, prescribe and give treatment, recommend preventative action, and conduct medical education and research activities

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

6.66%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£24,782
Entry
£51,026
Median
£132,302
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Takes overall responsibility for, supervises and directs the implementation of care and treatment plans by other healthcare providers.
  • Prepares and delivers lectures, undertakes research, and conducts and participates in clinical trials.
  • Performs specialist medical tasks such as surgery, anaesthetisation and diagnostic or interventional radiology.
  • Provides specialist advice to generalist medical practitioners or other specialists.
  • Supervises patient’s progress and advises on diet, exercise and other preventative action.
  • Administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases.
  • Diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment/surgery.
  • Examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results.

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry Psychology Therapy and Counselling Biology Customer and Personal Service English Language Education and Training Chemistry Sociology and Anthropology Mathematics Administration and Management Physics Personnel and Human Resources Law and Government Public Safety and Security Economics and Accounting

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Learning Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Listening Science Speaking Learning Strategies Writing Mathematics
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