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City College Plymouth Diploma in Social Science (Psychology and Sociology)

City College Plymouth

Diploma in Social Science (Psychology and Sociology)

Online United Kingdom

1 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

GBP 6,100

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About: The Diploma in Social Science (Psychology and Sociology) offers an integrated study of both sociology and psychology, encouraging students to explore societal influences on individual behavior. This program equips students with valuable knowledge about human behavior and social structures. It typically spans one year of study, combining theoretical frameworks with practical analysis.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue career paths in areas such as social work, counseling, community development, and educational support. They may also find opportunities in mental health services, research, or policy development.

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This course can be studied via the full-time, two-year or distance learning delivery modes.

Are you looking for a career change? Our CAVA Access to HE programmes at City College Plymouth offer fantastic opportunities to retrain for a new job and a more fulfilling career. This Access to Higher Education Social Science pathway can enable you to retrain in social science careers such as psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice services, drugs and alcohol counselling or philosophy and ethics. After completing this one-year, full-time course you could progress to university courses in psychology and other social science-related subjects – all depending on your aspirations and the combination of subjects you choose. If you previously went straight into a job after leaving school, or you have taken stock and want a new career direction, this course offers the chance to study alongside other mature students, tutored by experienced, motivational and supportive lecturers. You may be required to study GCSEs in English, maths or science depending on your career and university aspirations. Please note the College course title is a suggested progression route, you must check with your preferred higher education institution to ensure that this course meets their entry requirements.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences).

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