Quick facts
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Qualification type |
Level 3 National Diploma |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
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Entry requirements |
Five GCSEs at Grade 6 or above including English Language Grade 6 and maths min grade 4/5 |
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Campus |
West Suffolk Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
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Work placements |
Compulsory 50 hours per year in related work experience for Health and Social Care units |
Is it for me?
This Social Sciences course is a rigorous vocational academic qualification and is equivalent to studying three A Levels, which will develop your knowledge and understanding surrounding a wide number of roles in Applied Social Sciences.
This is a two-year programme involving the study of Applied Psychology, Applied Criminology and Health and Social Care. This provides you with a mixture of learning that supports varied interests within the Applied Social Sciences.
The programme is designed to support you in preparing for further study towards career interests in fields including educational psychology, protective services, crime and reform services, psychology, and counselling.
You will be fully supported with your progression towards higher education and future employment in the relevant sectors.
What you'll learn
- Psychological Approaches
- Conducting Research in Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Introduction to Psychopathology
- Changing Awareness of Crime
- Criminological Theory
- Crime Scene to Courtroom
- Crime and Punishment
- Human Lifespan Development
- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Enquiries into research
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Promoting Public Health
- Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
Assessment
50% coursework and 50% external examinations and controlled assessments (coursework under exam conditions).
Days & times
Starting September 2025