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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities)
This Course at a Glance
- Study the human race and different cultures
- Pursue careers that require knowledge of human behaviour
- Develop creative thinking, writing and critical reading skills
- Average completion time 9-12 months
- Go to university without A Levels
- Studied entirely online
- No exams
About your Diploma
Getting Started

Module 1: Preparing To Study
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how study is organised and planned
- Understand how to apply theories of learning in relation to personal approaches to learning
- Understand a range of constraints upon study
- Understand the importance of assessment feedback.
Module 2: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task
- Know how to interpret and discuss ideas and issues in responding to a set, academic writing task
- Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas
Module 3: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to use key information sources.
- Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
- Understand a range of reading strategies.
- Understand note-making methods.
- Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.
Module 4: Introduction to Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of research in psychology
- Understand the main approaches in psychology
- Understand ethical issues in psychological research
Module 5: Understanding Crime & Deviance
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand explanations of crime and deviance
- Understanding theories of crime and deviance
- Understand perceptions of crime and deviance
Module 6: Social change in Britain 1914-1939
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the impact of World War 1 on British society.
- Understand the social consequences unemployment, housing and health problems during the period 1918-1939.
- Understand the nature and consequences of housing and health problems during the
- period 1918 – 1939.
- Understand developments in family life and leisure opportunities.
Module 7: Understanding Drama
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how an author creates character
- Understand the structure of plot within a drama
- Understand the part played by language in dramatic effect
- Understand how a play transfers from page to stage
Module 8: Political parties
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the role of political parties in the British Political System
- Understand the difference between a single party, dominant party, two-party and multi-party system
- Understand the development, policies and structure of the Labour Party
- Understand the development, policies and structure of the Conservative Party
- Understand the development, policies and structure of the Liberal Democrats and the Minor Parties
Module 9: Sociology of Mass Media
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the patterns of ownership and control of the mass media.
- Understand the role of the mass media.
- Understand the process of selection and presentation of the news.
- Understand how media stereotypes are presented.
Module 10: Industrial change in Britain 1700-1850
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the pattern of industry and urban society c1700-1760
- Understand the causes and nature of industrial change in Britain c1760-1850
- Understand the impact of industrial change on British social, economic and political life by 1850
Module 11: Language, Communication and Communities
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand devices used in oral and written texts
- Understand factors influencing language
- Understand the process and effects of community on language
Module 12: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand research in an area of cognitive psychology
- Understand how the findings of research into cognitive processes can be applied to real-life issues.
Module 13: Study of a Novel
On completion of this unit you will:
- Know how to respond to a novel
- Know how to demonstrate skills in the analysis of novel writing
- Understand the contextual aspects of the novel
Module 14: Public Health During the 18th & 19th Centuries
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the nature of urban development and public health during the 18th Century
- Understand the causes and effects of public health problems in the 19th Century
- Understand the nature and impact of attempts to address public health problems in the 19th Century
Module 15: Political Representation – Prime Ministers, Ministers & Civil Servants
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand what is meant by ‘Cabinet Government’
- Understand the extent to which Britain has moved to a system of ‘Prime Ministerial Government’
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of Ministers
- Understand the role of Civil Servants and their channels of influence
- Understand how the position of the Civil Service has changed over the past 20 years
Module 16: Language Acquisition
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the stages of development on children's language
- Understanding the contrasting views on language acquisition
Module 17: The origins of the welfare state
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand what is meant by the term welfare state
- Know the purpose of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act and its effects on society
- Explain and discuss early twentieth century Liberal Reforms and their effect on society
- Recognise the significance of the Beveridge Report
- Recognise the social problems which the Welfare State attempted to address
Module 18: Short Story
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the narrative elements of the story
- Understand textual features and language
- Understand the influence of social and historical factors on the text
Module 19: Imperialism in the late 19th century
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of economics in late 19th century imperialism
- Understand the Political importance of late 19th century imperialism
- Understand the effect of late 19th century imperialism on the continent of Africa
- A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
- A face-to-face interview at the university
- Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
- Course-related work placements or work experience
- GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English (or equivalent level 2 such as Functional Skills)

A range of units make up this qualification, with an assignment at the end of each. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback. You must acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Humanities). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units which focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included to help you to improve your academic writing and study skills.
As part of your programme you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
Open College Network West Midlands

On successful completion of the Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities) you will receive a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma at level 3 (QAA ref: 40008824).This course has also been assigned 60 credits.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.

- Teacher
- Social Researcher
- Lawyer
- Public Administrator
- Journalist
- People Professional
- Museum Education Officer
- Librarian
- Linguist
- Lobbyist
Further Qualifications and Prospects
- Criminal Psychology
- The People Profession
- Freelance Journalism
- Understanding Body Language
- Equality and Diversity
- Foundations of English Law
- Education and Training
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities)
This Course at a Glance
- Study the human race and different cultures
- Pursue careers that require knowledge of human behaviour
- Develop creative thinking, writing and critical reading skills
- Average completion time 9-12 months
- Go to university without A Levels
- Studied entirely online
- No exams
About your Diploma
Getting Started
Modules
Module 1: Preparing To Study
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how study is organised and planned
- Understand how to apply theories of learning in relation to personal approaches to learning
- Understand a range of constraints upon study
- Understand the importance of assessment feedback.
Module 2: Academic Writing Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task
- Know how to interpret and discuss ideas and issues in responding to a set, academic writing task
- Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas
Module 3: Preparing a Written Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to use key information sources.
- Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
- Understand a range of reading strategies.
- Understand note-making methods.
- Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.
Module 4: Introduction to Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of research in psychology
- Understand the main approaches in psychology
- Understand ethical issues in psychological research
Module 5: Understanding Crime & Deviance
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand explanations of crime and deviance
- Understanding theories of crime and deviance
- Understand perceptions of crime and deviance
Module 6: Social change in Britain 1914-1939
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the impact of World War 1 on British society.
- Understand the social consequences unemployment, housing and health problems during the period 1918-1939.
- Understand the nature and consequences of housing and health problems during the
- period 1918 – 1939.
- Understand developments in family life and leisure opportunities.
Module 7: Understanding Drama
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how an author creates character
- Understand the structure of plot within a drama
- Understand the part played by language in dramatic effect
- Understand how a play transfers from page to stage
Module 8: Political parties
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the role of political parties in the British Political System
- Understand the difference between a single party, dominant party, two-party and multi-party system
- Understand the development, policies and structure of the Labour Party
- Understand the development, policies and structure of the Conservative Party
- Understand the development, policies and structure of the Liberal Democrats and the Minor Parties
Module 9: Sociology of Mass Media
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the patterns of ownership and control of the mass media.
- Understand the role of the mass media.
- Understand the process of selection and presentation of the news.
- Understand how media stereotypes are presented.
Module 10: Industrial change in Britain 1700-1850
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the pattern of industry and urban society c1700-1760
- Understand the causes and nature of industrial change in Britain c1760-1850
- Understand the impact of industrial change on British social, economic and political life by 1850
Module 11: Language, Communication and Communities
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand devices used in oral and written texts
- Understand factors influencing language
- Understand the process and effects of community on language
Module 12: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand research in an area of cognitive psychology
- Understand how the findings of research into cognitive processes can be applied to real-life issues.
Module 13: Study of a Novel
On completion of this unit you will:
- Know how to respond to a novel
- Know how to demonstrate skills in the analysis of novel writing
- Understand the contextual aspects of the novel
Module 14: Public Health During the 18th & 19th Centuries
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the nature of urban development and public health during the 18th Century
- Understand the causes and effects of public health problems in the 19th Century
- Understand the nature and impact of attempts to address public health problems in the 19th Century
Module 15: Political Representation – Prime Ministers, Ministers & Civil Servants
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand what is meant by ‘Cabinet Government’
- Understand the extent to which Britain has moved to a system of ‘Prime Ministerial Government’
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of Ministers
- Understand the role of Civil Servants and their channels of influence
- Understand how the position of the Civil Service has changed over the past 20 years
Module 16: Language Acquisition
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the stages of development on children's language
- Understanding the contrasting views on language acquisition
Module 17: The origins of the welfare state
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand what is meant by the term welfare state
- Know the purpose of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act and its effects on society
- Explain and discuss early twentieth century Liberal Reforms and their effect on society
- Recognise the significance of the Beveridge Report
- Recognise the social problems which the Welfare State attempted to address
Module 18: Short Story
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the narrative elements of the story
- Understand textual features and language
- Understand the influence of social and historical factors on the text
Module 19: Imperialism in the late 19th century
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the importance of economics in late 19th century imperialism
- Understand the Political importance of late 19th century imperialism
- Understand the effect of late 19th century imperialism on the continent of Africa
Requirements
- A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
- A face-to-face interview at the university
- Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
- Course-related work placements or work experience
- GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English (or equivalent level 2 such as Functional Skills)

Assessment
A range of units make up this qualification, with an assignment at the end of each. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback. You must acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Humanities). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units which focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included to help you to improve your academic writing and study skills.
As part of your programme you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
Qualifications
Open College Network West Midlands

On successful completion of the Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities) you will receive a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma at level 3 (QAA ref: 40008824).This course has also been assigned 60 credits.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.

- Teacher
- Social Researcher
- Lawyer
- Public Administrator
- Journalist
- People Professional
- Museum Education Officer
- Librarian
- Linguist
- Lobbyist
Further Qualifications and Prospects
- Criminal Psychology
- The People Profession
- Freelance Journalism
- Understanding Body Language
- Equality and Diversity
- Foundations of English Law
- Education and Training
