Access to Social Work
Full qualification title

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions)

Learning Aim Reference
40012876
No. of Credits
60 Credits at Level 3 (15 Ungraded & 45 Graded)
UCAS Tariff Points
Maximum 144 points depending on grades
Location
Online
Course fee
£1236 including registration fees
Payment options
Pay in full upfront (£50 discount available) | Monthly Installments (from £103 per month)
Duration
Flexible study (typically takes 8 months, but you can work at your own pace to complete in a time that suits you) Extension option available
Course start date
This course can be started at any time of the year
Social Work

A summary of the course

  • Change your career path and venture into Social Work
  • 100% online learning
  • Study from home or wherever suits you
  • Study with tutor support
  • A sought-after route for meeting university entry requirements to study Social Work
  • Various payment plans are available
  • Access to our interactive learning materials and activities 24/7
  • No exams, no set time for online classes but instead learn in your own time
  • Support with UCAS application, including an academic reference
  • Trustpilot 4.9/5.0 Rating


About Your Diploma

If you've aspired to pursue a career in social work but faced obstacles due to lack of proper qualifications or fancy a career change, our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Work) at Academy Online Learning is your gateway. Ideal for those looking to enter social work or advancing in the field of community welfare and support. Although the course has a one-year completion timeline, many students finish in 8-10 months due to its flexible nature.

 

Excellent Preparation for Social Work at University

This diploma is a key step for those aiming to study Social Work at a university level. It's recognised by universities across the UK for its comprehensive approach, preparing you for a variety of social work specialisations. Our course covers crucial social work topics from units such as the Key Aspects of Psychology, Healthcare Communications, Mental Health and more, equipping you with the knowledge and study skills required for university. With an Individual Learning Plan, you can manage your assignment deadlines effectively, ensuring steady progress throughout your studies.

 

Getting Started with Academy Online Learning

As a leading UK online learning provider, Academy Online Learning offers this Level 3 nationally recognised qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Our fully online course is designed for flexibility, allowing you to balance your studies with your current lifestyle.

 

Stay On Top of Your Learning

Our online course allows you to take control of your own learning without having to attend lectures and tutorials at set times. You can start at anytime, work through our interactive learning materials and activities at your own pace and if you need help you can contact your personal tutor and they will be able to support you with a telephone or videoconference tutorial. All our tutors are fully qualified and experienced teachers and subject specialists in the topics you will be studying.

We do not require you to have your Maths and English but universities do, at Grade 4/ C or above. Study either or both alongside your diploma. Scroll down for more information on our fully online Functional Skills (includes the online exams) or GCSE options.

 

Entry requirements may vary between universities. Always verify that your qualifications will be accepted by your chosen institution before enrolling.

For further information about Careers in Social Work click here.

We also provide support with UCAS applications including an academic reference.

Units on this course (Ungraded)

Get into university with an Access to Higher Education Diploma

This gives you an opportunity to shine when you are invited for an interview at the university. You...

Academic Writing Skills

This can be awarded against a level 3 essay. In essay preparation, you will be expected to research...

How does society affect health

There are many diseases and consequently many causes of diseases. Identifying the prevalence of...

Research Skills
Correlations, Experiments, Observations, Case Studies Questionnaires and Surveys. Develop your own piece of research in a standard report format.
Information Literacy

Information Literacy Skills help learners to understand the range and quality of available resources...

Health units on this course (Graded)

Diagnosis and management of physiological disorders

There are a range of physiological disorders identified here in this unit. You will be made aware of...

A female health professional wearing a mask

This unit relates to communication between health care professionals and clients. Here you will be...

One handed weighted pressups

This unit begins by exploring some of the concepts, theories and definitions of health. It will go...

Mental Distress

In the areas of mental ill health, names are often given to a specific category to identify a group...

Social science units on this course (Graded)

A psychotherapist

Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Strategies (3 Credits)

Here we discuss an area of psychological investigation that relates to ‘abnormal ‘behaviour and

The human brain

Key Aspects of Psychology (6 Credits)

This Psychology unit includes theoretical explanations of human behaviour and includes many examples

How do drugs affect the brain

Bio-Psychology: Behaviour and Drugs (3 Credits)

This covers the central nervous system, Grey and White matter. You will be considering key concepts

Are the brain and behaviour linked?

Bio-Psychology: Behaviour and the Brain (3 Credits)

This involves the localisation and function of the brain. The different methods of investigating the

Stress and Food

Stress and Eating Disorders (3 Credits)

In this unit, the focus is on the negative effects of chronic (long-lasting) stress. These may be

Angry fist, aggression

Aggression (3 Credits)

This topic will look at a number of explanations for aggressive behaviour. These are biological

Rubik's Cubes

Child Development: Cognitive Development (3 Credits)

In this unit you will learn about the nature v nurture debate and how it relates to the development