Access to Higher Education Diploma (Criminology, Sociology, Law and Policing)

About this course

This full-time Access to Higher Education diploma, validated by Agored Cymru and will prepare learners for a degree in Professional Policing and other HE related courses. The course will be delivered at City Centre campus and will cover subjects in Policing, Criminology, Psychology & Law.

The course is aimed for mature learners who have an ambition to enter the public service and social sectors. It is one of very few courses in the UK which offer direct progression onto a degree in Policing and can offer progression to other similar courses.

What you will study

The course will be delivered in conjunction with experienced police professionals to ensure learners have a broad range of experiences. Learners will study a comprehensive range of subjects in:

Policing
Criminology
Psychology
Law

Additionally, learners will develop their academic skills to prepare them for university level study:

Professional Behaviours
Maths
Study Skills
Written and oral communications

The assessment for this course is a combination of coursework, assignments, examinations and an Extended Essay. The level three units in Policing, Criminology, Psychology, Law and the Extended Essay are graded at Pass, Merit and Distinction for the skill elements.

To achieve the Access to HE Diploma, students must gain the 60 credits for which they are registered; 45 credits are graded at level 3 with the balance being ungraded credits at level three or level two.

Learners will have access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities at our City Centre Campus as well as specialist police teaching facilities at the University of South Wales (at specific times during the course).

Course fee per year

Registration Fee Payable on Enrolment: £0.00

Entry requirements

GCSE English &/ Maths grade C We may consider alternatives which demonstrate level 2 proficiency in literacy 19+ years with evidence of life experience

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
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