Access to Higher Education: Social Sciences

To test your knowledge and to ensure you’re ready for university study or a new career, assessments take place throughout the year.

You can expect to take part in a unique blend of essays, reports, presentations, timed classroom sessions and group discussions, for you to showcase your new skills and abilities.

Former students have gone on to universities across the country, studying a range of degrees from Sociology to Psychology, to other fields such as English, History and Law.

Access to HE qualifications have also been used to kickstart careers in numerous roles found in Social Sciences.

For Lucas, choosing the Social Sciences pathway has opened up opportunities he never thought possible:

“It’s always been a dream of mine to go to Oxford Brookes, and thanks to Access to HE, I’ve got an offer to study Law with Business there. I’ve really enjoyed the topics we’ve covered, and my deeper understanding of human behaviour will help a great deal when I pursue a career in Corporate Law.”

Trips to universities, both locally and further afield, are designed so that you explore a range of higher education options first-hand, understand what student life looks like, and meet those studying your degree of interest.

In addition to trips, you’ll also be further prepared for your next steps by taking part in social action projects across the campus during Community Weeks. Not only do these boost your personal growth, but you’ll also give back and impact Canterbury for the better.

This course is only for students aged 19 or over.

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

The loan for your Access to HE course will be written off by Student Finance England upon completion of your degree at university.

Please contact us or visit an Open Day for more information about fees and funding and to discuss eligibility.