Psychology Access to Higher Education Advanced (Level 3) (Blended Learning)

Course content

What will I study?

The course will cover a broad range of core subjects and study elements all designed to equip you with the necessary skills to study at degree level. These include study skills and academic writing skills. In addition you will also study pathway specific subjects to enable you to pursue your chosen career/degree course specialism.

The units have been chosen to provide a good understanding of forensic and criminal psychology. You will gain a good foundation of a range of topics to enable you to access a range of related degree-level programmes.

Content includes a selection of 12 units from the following:

• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Psychology
• The Psychology of Early socialisation
• Cognitive Psychology
• Bio-Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Stress Management
• Abnormal Psychology
• Criminal Psychology
• The Psychology of Criminal Investigation
• Psychopathy and Therapy
• The Sociology of Crime and Deviance
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Criminological Psychology

Plus the following compulsory units:

• Independent Academic Research Study
• Maths
• English ( Essay writing and communication skills)
• Study Skills

Please note, units are subject to change.

Next steps

This course is mostly distance learning. You will be required to attend College periodically to attend assignment workshops and tutorials. This programme is recognised by all UK universities and higher education establishments as an entry qualification for degree level study. Previous students have progressed on to degrees and Higher National Diplomas both at the Bedford College Group and other universities in a wide range of subject areas.

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed progression on to one of the following courses: Child & Family Studies Foundation Degree, Psychology & Crime Foundation Degree, all offered at the Bedford College Group. Alternatively a wide variety of psychology related degrees will also be available to you at university in the following fields:

• Clinical
• Educational
• Forensic
• Occupational

Course progression includes:

University courses in a wide range of different subjects, such as: Psychology and Criminology, Forensic Investigation, Cyber Security and Policing and Criminal Justice.

Career progression includes:

Through a degree this course can be the route into a wide range of careers including: Forensic Psychologist, Criminal/Crime Scene Investigator, Trial Consultant and Social Worker.

Additional information

In order for learners to progress on to an undergraduate degree at a British university, it is essential that learners have achieved a minimum of a grade C in Maths and English. All applicants are advised to have a good idea of their preferred university options prior to attending the interview.

Please note that when applying for this course you will be directed to an application form to ensure that we collate the necessary information to process your application for this type of course.

Pay by instalments

The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.

Please note that when applying for this course you will be directed to an application form to ensure that we collate the necessary information to process your application for this type of course.

Funding Information

If you are aged 19 or over, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost more affordable. Find out more about your payment options here

If you complete one of our Access to Higher Education courses and use an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for your tuition fee, the Student Loans Company will write off the balance on the Advanced Learner Loan if you then go on to complete an undergraduate course.

18 year olds may apply and will need to have English Language and maths GCSE at grade C (4) or above or equivalent level 2 qualifications before the start of the course and be subject to a successful interview.

Any questions?

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