Level 3 Access to Higher Education: Youth and Community Work
Code: 2C503526G10
THIS COURSE IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL --- The Access to Higher Education (Youth and Community) at Barnet and Southgate College is a national qualification which allows mature students without traditional level 3 qualifications to apply and progress to university. Our one-year Access to HE Youth and Community course is ideal for applicants wishing to study a degree course in Youth and Community or related areas.
Location
Colindale Campus
Dates
4th Sep 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027
Days
Mon Tue & Wed
Times
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
What qualifications or experience do I need?
We welcome applicants who are 19 years old or over and have a grade C (4/5) or above at GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English & maths.
What will I study ?
This course has an intensive study programme, you must be completely committed to hard work and you will be required to maintain 100% attendance. You are expected to self-study for a minimum of 10 extra hours per week.
An example of units studied on the programme: Study Skills; Children's behaviour in early years settings; Collating and communicating information; Ethical dilemmas; Health and wellbeing; Introduction to working with communities.
How will I be assessed ?
A number of methods will be used to assess your knowledge and understanding. In order to achieve the full qualification, the learner will be assessed using one or a combination of the following: Essays, case studies, projects plus a formal timed examination. Learners will require 60 credits (a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2).
What qualifications could I achieve ?
Access to Higher Education Diploma Youth and Community
How do I join the course ?
Please apply online via the orange button
Will I need an interview ?
You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat. All learners must demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2. You will be required to take an online test when you come into college, and you will be asked to provide evidence of your English and maths qualification in the form of your certificates or relevant transcripts.
Any extra costs for equipment/materials ?
There will be additional costs for course textbooks and stationery (approximately £50.00). There may be off site visits as part of the course to relevant career and sector specific locations to support learning and assessment.
Further Information
Applicants who do not hold a relevant Maths and English qualification, will be offered an alternative programme with Maths and English components. This will offer the opportunity to progress to Access to Higher Education Youth and Community the following academic year.
THIS COURSE IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
