Humanities and Social Sciences

 

Content

The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities and Social Sciences) supports progression into a variety of degree programmes and introduces learners to various academic subject areas including:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • History
  • Media and cultural studies
  • Politics
  • Law
  • Geography
  • Literature

 

Assessment

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a unitised qualification and is assessed by way of continuous assessment. Methods of assessment are varied and reflect those learners will encounter following their progression to higher education. Assessment methods include

  • Essays
  • Oral presentations
  • Time constrained assessments /examinations
  • Academic discussions
  • Written reports

 

Where can I study?

The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities and Social Sciences) is offered at the following centres:

  • Cardiff and Vale College
  • Coleg Gwent
  • Coleg y Cymoedd
  • Gower College Swansea
  • Coleg Cambria
  • Coleg Sir Gar
  • The College Merthyr Tydfil
  • NPTC Group of Colleges
  • Grwp Llandrillo Menai

 

Potential progression routes

Learners successfully completing the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities and Social Sciences) may be considered for entry onto the following degree programmes at various higher education providers (this list is not exhaustive): English Language and English Literature, History and Philosophy, History, Ancient History, Economics and Business Economics, Journalism and Media, Sociology, Social Studies, Educational Studies, English and Contemporary Media, English and Creative Writing, Youth and Community, Human Resource Management, Developmental Psychology, Psychology, Public Service, Sociology with Psychology, Sociology with Education, Heritage Archaeology and History, History and Archaeology, History with Journalism, History with Film Studies, Humanities, Law, Philosophy, Economics and Politics, Philosophy and Politics, Social Policy and Politics, Religion and Theology, Theology and Sociology, Philosophy and Theology, Primary Education Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology and Counselling Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Sociology with Criminology, Early Years Education, Social Analytics, with Criminology, Social Policy and Sociology.

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