At least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including at least a 4 in English
The Level 2 Certificate balances skills-based units with introductory units based around the Humanities and Social Sciences. Learning will be varied to help you develop a wide range of academic skills, combining written work, discussion, debate, case studies, role plays and fieldwork.
Two pathways are available, each taking a focus on different subjects within the fields of Humanities and Social Science -
Humanities Pathway -
History, Geography, Religious studies
Social Science Pathway -
Sociology, Psychology, Criminology
A combination of written work and skills-based tasks which are assessed by teachers, both in examined and non- examined conditions.
The aims of the qualification are to enable learners to Level 3 study, such as A Levels or Applied Generals. You will develop skills and knowledge in the areas of Social Science and Humanities relevant for courses such as Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Politics, Geography, History and Religious Studies, and more transferable skills for study skills for further study into a wider range of our Level 3 courses.