Access to HE Diploma (Social Sciences)
Cornwall College Camborne - 15 September 2025
Cornwall College St Austell - 15 September 2025
1 Year
Part-time
Course information
Access courses are designed as a stepping stone to enable motivated, enthusiastic people to progress onto Higher Education. This course is ideal if you want to re-direct your career into areas, amongst others, such as social work, teaching or health and social care management.
This course would also be ideal for those wishing to take a social sciences subject specific degree such as sociology, psychology and criminology etc.
This is a challenging course and it is expected that students will complete a minimum of 15 hours additional independent study each week. Students may access college facilities on the days that they are not taught with some evening study available.
Please also be advised that most universities require work experience to complement your UCAS application. It is therefore highly recommended that you find work within the health care sector in either a voluntary or paid capacity.
Please Note: This course is only available to applicants who are 19+
Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA)
Study Skills and Information Technology
Interpersonal Skills
Criminology
Psychology
Sociology
Social Policy
Health promotion
Biology
and other related social science units.
You will also be given advice on writing a personal statement and completing a UCAS application.
Cornwall College Camborne
Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
Find out more about our Camborne campus
Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
Find out more about our St Austell campus
Events
Open Event at Bicton College
16-19 Adult Apprenticeship University- Dates
18th January 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
26th April 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Open Event & Taster at St Austell Campus
16-19 Adult Apprenticeship University- Dates
8th February 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
8th May 2025, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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| Course type | Adult |
| Tuition Fees: £3022.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section. Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Course Code 14351-CAM-25, 15024-STA-25
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