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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 year

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) focuses on understanding human behavior and societal structures. The program provides foundational knowledge in both psychology and sociology, exploring key theories, research methods, and applications. The course is designed to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills, equipping students with the tools to analyze social issues and psychological phenomena effectively.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles in sectors like mental health, social services, education, or human resources. Potential career paths include counseling, social work, community outreach, and research positions. This diploma can also serve as a stepping stone for further studies in psychology or sociology.

Introduction

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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