Level 2 Diploma in Social Sciences
at Northampton College, Northampton · college
What the college says
This course is a 1 year programme and provides students with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities and provide an insight into this industry. You will be able to further your knowledge both academically and also in practical situations. We have developed this qualification to give you a good insight into the various aspects of social sciences . The choice of units offered at this level lets you demonstrate a variety of necessary skills that will support your future studies.. This qualification contains nine mandatory units and four optional units. The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Law in Action - Tort Democracy, Power and Participation in the UK The sociology of Education The Sociology of the Family Law in Action - Criminal Law Community Action and Active Citizenship Carrying out an Extended Project Global Citizenship Equal Opportunities, Prejudice and Discrimination Specialist Units: Effective learning Skills for Independent Enquirers Skills for Team Workers Skills for Reflective Learners
What you need to get on
Level 2 4 GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above *All applicants will be invited for interview Equivalent qualifications will be considered. In exceptional circumstances, applications which do not meet the formal entry criteria may be considered on an individual basis.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Main Campus Booth Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RF
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Start dates
- 31 August 2026 · NORTHAMPTON
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