Social Sciences & Humanities - A Level Career Pathway

33016W1/P | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2025
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

If you are interested in the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts, this pathway is for you.

The humanities and social sciences have a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and challenges for the future.
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What will I study?

There are three combinations of A Levels from which to choose:

Psychology

Sociology

History

+ a further AS Level in year 1

or

English Literature OR

English Language & Literature

History

Politics

+ a further AS Level in year 1

or

Psychology

Sociology

English Literature OR

English Language and Literature

+ a further AS Level in year 1

Following successful completion of the AS year you may choose to continue to study all four subjects to A Level.

However, you may progress with three subjects and retain an AS qualification in one, which will contribute to your UCAS or higher apprenticeship applications.

How long is the course?

Full-time for two academic years

How will I be assessed?

Through a combination of written examinations, coursework and practical assessments.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9 - 5 (including English and maths) and 2 GCSE subjects graded 9 - 6 (including maths or Science).

What can I progress onto?

The Pathway will prepare you for progression towards careers in a wide range of areas from the civil service to teaching, journalism or social work.

Our industry links and expert tutors provide the ideal platform for you to achieve the qualifications, transferable skills and confidence to follow a career in social sciences and humanities.

This route combines the relevant A Levels to improve your prospects for employment, or progression to a prestigious university.

As well as studying your core A Levels you will also take up a work placement to gain real industry experience.

Other Information

Course features:

• Combines traditional academic A Level subjects with essential industry related experiences.

• Academic Development Day - opportunity to develop industry relevant skills alongside academic studies.

• Partnerships with some of the UK's leading employers.

• Programme designed in response to the findings of some of the UK's leading universities and businesses.

• Exceptional learning facilities.

• Small class sizes.

• Additional academic support tutorials delivered individually or in small groups.

• Mock interviews.

• Opportunities to undertake enterprise projects and compete in local and national competitions.

• Enrichment opportunities that add value to applications for higher study and chosen careers.

• Guest speaker programme.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE Yes No
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16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

Wigan & Leigh College endeavours to ensure that the information provided on the website is accurate. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time. The College cannot accept liability arising out of such changes or connected to such changes, however it will undertake to minimise disruption to students.