Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities)

Modules

Unit 1: 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

Unit 2: 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

Unit 3: 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

Unit 4: Understanding Crime & Deviance

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand explanations of crime and deviance
• Understand theories of crime and deviance
• Understand perceptions of crime and deviance

Unit 5: Study of a Novel

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to respond to a novel
• Understand the use of literary techniques in the novel
• Understand the contextual aspects of the novel

Unit 6: 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

Unit 7: Language and Gender

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the features of male and female speech
• Understand theories and approaches applied to speech

Unit 8: 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 of unemployment, housing and health problems during the period 1918-1939
• Understand developments in family life and leisure opportunities

Unit 9: Film Adaptations of Literary Texts

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the techniques used in translating a section of written narrative into film
• Be able to produce an outline storyboard and script
• Understand the opportunities presented in text for film adaptation
• Understand the relative signification processes of written and film texts

Unit 10: Social Relationships

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand narrative elements of the story
• Understand textual features and language
• Understand the influence of social and historical factors on the text

Unit 11: 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

Unit 12: 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

Unit 13: 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

Unit 14: Shakespeare

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the major themes of a Shakespeare play
• Understand the plot structure of the play
• Understand the processes involved in the presentation of the major characters
• Understand how language is used to create dramatic impact
• Understand the social and historical implications of the play

Unit 15: Psychobiology of Stress

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand common physiological and psychological responses to stress
• Understand the relationship between stress and illness
• Understand methods used to reduce stress

Unit 16: 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

Unit 17: Language and Social Media

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how language is used in communication by social media
• Understand the impact of social media on language

Unit 18: Introduction to Political Ideologies

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand what is meant by a political ideology
• Understand the different types of political ideologies
• Understand the value of political ideologies

Unit 19: Understanding Poverty

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand definitions of poverty
• Understand ways of measuring poverty
• Understand the extent of poverty in contemporary Britain
• Understand explanations of poverty

Entry Requirements

You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma.

University Entry Criteria

It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted. In many cases, to get started on healthcare courses at university, you will need: - 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 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.) It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. learndirect will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.

Minimum age restriction

This course is ideally suited to those who have completed full-time education but have not achieved the grades required to get into university.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment requirements

A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic poster, academic report, essay, case study analysis, journal article, portfolio, presentation (video and audio recording), research report, academic writing skills tasks

Exams required

There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of six months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. The six month period does not start until you have passed unit 2 of your course and you must be submitting assignments regularly (in line with the deadlines in your Individual Learning Plan) to meet this six month requirement. Certificates can only be issued once your course is paid for in full.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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 Higher Education 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 Higher Education 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.

With the breadth of knowledge and transferable skills you will gain in your Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities) and a subsequent degree in humanities, you will be well equipped for a host of fascinating careers that rely on your understanding of people.

Besides your insight into the way people think and operate, you will have gained a rhetoric education that will have equipped you with many desirable skills. This includes the ability to write and speak well, form persuasive arguments, be able to create effective written pieces and presentations, have logical thinking and confidence in building cases on controversial subjects.

Your qualifications, coupled with these skills can help you pursue a career as a:

• Teacher
• Social Researcher
• Lawyer
• Public Administrator
• Journalist
• People Professional
• Museum Education Officer
• Librarian
• Linguist
• Lobbyist

Further Qualifications and Prospects

As in any career, there is always additional learning you can undertake to progress or move into a specialist area. Depending on the career path you work towards with your humanities degree, you could advance your skills with courses in:

• Criminal Psychology
• The People Profession
• Freelance Journalism
• Understanding Body Language
• Equality and Diversity
• Foundations of English Law
• Education and Training

Should you decide to embark on postgraduate studies in Humanities, you could even become a lecturer of the subject yourself in universities.