PRE-ACCESS Skills for Social Sciences and Humanities Level 2 Cert

Extended Certificate Humanities & Social Sciences

Course Details


Qualification
Extended Certificate
Subject Area
Humanities & Social Sciences
Level
2
Age Group
19+
Locations

Shena Simon Campus
(Part Time Non Released - 1 year)

Leaflet Code
L7087

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Have you ever been curious about how relationships work between people? Do you ever look at society and wonder about the way it functions and is organised? Or perhaps you're always at the centre of a debate on politics, current affairs or religion. If this sounds like you, this Certificate in Social Sciences and Humanities could be perfect!

The course is ideal for giving you an introduction into a number of key subjects including psychology, law, sociology, criminology, history and English, and can help you understand which area you'd like to focus on in more detail for a future career.

You'll look at topics such as what makes someone tick at an individual level, and learn how society has evolved over time. You'll get an introduction to literature, and explore the foundations of sociology and psychology. You'll also be developing the skills and knowledge you'll need for further study in a subject you're passionate about.

You will need a minimum Functional Skills level 1 in English and maths.

You should also be interested in human behaviour and have a curious mind.

Throughout each topic on this course, you'll build up a portfolio of evidence as the main assessment method. This will include assignments like writing reports, producing presentations, and taking part in interviews or oral question and answer sessions.

You'll have a number of opportunities open to you after completing this Level 2 Certificate, including studying for higher level diplomas and university-level degrees in a range of subjects.

You might choose to focus on sociology or English, media studies or psychology. The choice is yours. Whichever route you decide upon, there will be a number of rewarding career options for you to pursue.

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There are a number of funding and finance options to help you afford the tuition fees for this course and any other costs associated with studying at college. These include special grants and bursaries, as well as dedicated loans just for education.

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Humanities & Social Sciences

If you’re fascinated by the way the world works and amazed at how the human mind functions, then any one of our courses in humanities and social sciences is likely to interest you and lead you to a number of exciting and extremely varied career opportunities.

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