If you want to make a positive difference in the community, a career as a social worker could be a perfect choice for you. Access to HE Diploma (Social Work) is specifically designed for adults who have been out of formal education for some time, but want to enter university-level courses. The course is made up of various modules designed to prepare you for the demands of higher-level study. You will become a critical thinker, develop writing techniques and research skills. There are different funding routes available for adult learners. Dependent on your personal circumstances, you may be eligible to: Apply for an Advanced Learner Loan Split the cost of courses over four instalments Apply for additional financial support. Giving you flexibility to manage your life and studies We offer two options to complete your course because we realise that we all have different lives with varied work and family commitments. The main focus is on blended learning, supported by online resources. One-year | Full-time Attend college for two full-days per week (usually 9am-4.30pm) and a half-day online session per week (at a time that suits you). Two-years | Part-time Attend college for one full-day per week (usually 9am-4.30pm). IMPORTANT - If you don't meet the entry requirements listed below, you will be required to complete a short diagnostic assessment for each GCSE that you require. You can study for your GCSE(s) alongside your part-time Access to HE Diploma course and you will attend college for one half-day per week for each GCSE required. You are also required to allocate time to undertake self-study each week 8 hours is a standard recommendation.