Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences (Online), as validated by CAVA, is a qualification which prepares students aged 19 and over without the relevant qualifications for degree-level study.
Our online provision offer learners to study three main subjects: Criminology, Psychology and English. All learners will also complete Study Skills units. Learners will achieve a total of 60 credits.
Criminology: You will study units that develop your understanding and awareness of Theories of Crime, Psychology in the Courtroom and Offender Profiling.
Psychology: You will develop an understanding of the main critical psychological perspectives and theories. You will progress in subsequent units by studying issues surrounding conformity and obedience, and psychopathology.
English Literature: You will study units that develop your knowledge of Children’s Literature, The Study of the Poetry, and Analysis of a Dramatic Text.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Developed with employers and progression in mind
All courses have been developed with employers and progression in mind, and many are part of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership's 10 priority sectors
Widely recognised by universities
Access to Higher Education courses are widely recognised by UK universities and colleges, 24,000 Access to HE students are accepted at over 140 universities every year.
Financial support
City College Norwich offers flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost of fees. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan and bursaries are available to support childcare and travel costs
Entry Requirements
You need to have achieved, or be working towards, GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will study a core of communications, research and study skills. You will be awarded credits on completion of each units with a pass, merit or distinction grade. All credits are awarded are awarded at Level 3 which broadly equates to A Level study. Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on a number of set pieces of work such as essays, projects, presentations and examinations which will be submitted online.
You will be supported by your tutors for your academic work, and a personal development coach who can support you with career progression.
The course is delivered over 2 days online. Students will be expected to complete pre-lesson and post-lesson tasks and activities to support their learning. Learners are expected to study for 16 hours per week, 8 hours of this will be live lectures and seminars delivered online.
Course Progression
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences is widely recognised by UK universities. If you are planning to study a degree course at a specific university, it would be useful to contact them to check that the course you have chosen is in an appropriate subject area and is recognised by the university or college. Please be aware that university entry criteria can change at any time.
At City College Norwich Higher Education, we offer our BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree as a progression from the Access course.
Students have also previously progressed to: UEA, Brighton, Goldsmiths, Anglia Ruskin University, SOAS, University of Cardiff, University of Newcastle, University of Bristol, University of Manchester and University of Cambridge.
Where Your Course Can Take You
This course could lead to a range of careers including: Criminology, Psychology, Creative Writing, History, and Teaching.
Fees
Please contact the Advice Shop for information on fees and financial support which may be available. We recommend you also check our Finance pages for further information including student travel offers
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Developed with employers and progression in mind
All courses have been developed with employers and progression in mind, and many are part of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership's 10 priority sectors
Widely recognised by universities
Access to Higher Education courses are widely recognised by UK universities and colleges, 24,000 Access to HE students are accepted at over 140 universities every year.
Financial support
City College Norwich offers flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost of fees. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan and bursaries are available to support childcare and travel costs
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