Access to Social Work
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Social Work Pathway
Career opportunities
You can apply to universities for a Social Work or related degree course which can lead to careers in the statutory, private or voluntary sector:
- Early Education & Child Care
- Health Care
- Social Care
- Social Work
- Working in Volunteer and not-for-profit organisations
Acquiring the knowledge and skills to become a professional involves training and study at degree level but there is a range of vital support roles that require no set academic qualifications for which an Access Diploma is an ideal way to maximise your job prospects.
Who are Access Courses for?
Access Courses are designed for people who would like to study at university but who left school without the usual qualifications, such as 'A' levels or GCSEs. They are also useful for changing career, entering employment supporting professionals and accessing work-based training.
Entry requirements - there are no specific entry requirements. We recommend you contact your preferred university to ask about their particular entry requirements before you start, so we can advise on the best pathway for you. We also provide GCSE equivalences to add to your Access Diploma.
What do you study?
All Social Work pathways lead to the same qualification. It is the choice of Modules which results in your specialism.
If you complete a work placement you must have a CRB check before you start. This must be undertaken by DLC and may take up to 6 weeks. You will need to arrange this through your tutor and it will incur an additional charge.
Specialist subject areas include: Research Methods, Child Development & Welfare, Adolescence, Adulthood & Old Age, Social Conflict, Social Interaction, Psychopathology, Issues in Social Work, Practical Social Work.
See full details >>> about the exact Social Work Course Modules and combination options.
