Starting 01/09/2025
King's Lynn
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Part-time
Adults Part-TimePre-Access to Humanities & Social Sciences - Level 2 - Part-Time
Our Pre-Access to Humanities & Social Sciences course is designed to provide adult learners with the confidence to acquire the essential knowledge and skillset to support progression onto our Access to Humanities and Social Science programme; and then on to one of our degrees.
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Course Description
This course, which will run one day per week will provide an introduction to core subject knowledge and relevant academic skills. You will be introduced to basic concepts in History, English Literature, Sociology and Psychology.
You will also have the opportunity to enhance your maths and English skills, as well as specific study skills sessions (such as spelling and writing, critical thinking, research skills etc.) to improve proficiency and build confidence to help aid the transition of returning to education.
What will I study on this course?
Units will include:
- Introduction to English Literature
- Introduction to History
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Psychology
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Entry Requirements
Whilst this course has no official entry requirements, you will have an interview / information session with the course director to demonstrate an interest to progress with the area.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 year
When does this course start?
01/09/2025
How many hours / days per week is this course?
This course will run on one full weekday with face-to-face delivery from 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Course Fees
Age Cost 19+ £490 Fee information
Adult (19+) learners
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control. -
Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
- NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts
- You will also get the opportunity to work towards a GCSE or functional skills qualifications in English and / or Maths if you do not have these already. These will generally be taught on a second day at college or online (currently a Wednesday).
How is my course assessed?
Learners will be assessed with written assignments, group work and by demonstrating an understanding of the unit