Access Diploma in Social Sciences (validated by Ulster University)
Start Date: 15th September 2025
Code: YFPN1665B1
- Part-Time
- Newtownabbey
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Essentials
Duration: 2 Years Part-time
Number of weeks: 30
Start date: 15th September 2025
End date: 24th May 2027
Day: Mon & Wed
Time: 17:30-21:30
Information Event: Yes
Course fees for each year.
Year 1 | Year 2 | Total Fee | |
---|---|---|---|
Fee | £525 | £525 | £1050 |
Reduced Fee | £350 | £350 | £700 |
Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 may be subject to change.
Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.
Course Content
You will study the following seven course modules:
- Communication
- Mathematics
- An Introduction to Sociology
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Research Methods.
An optional module of Statistics with ICT is ONLY available on the Coleraine campus.
Course Aims
The aim of the course is to enable mature students to study for a University Access Diploma in Social Science. This will give students the opportunity to progress to higher education, or alternatively, to enhance their academic qualifications and consequently improve their career prospects. It is a modularised course and is set at A level standard. The modularised structure offers greater flexibility and is particularly important for mature students who have to fit their study around their commitments.
University Connections

Newtownabbey
BT37 9RS
0333 034 8197
Contact
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This course is also available in other NRC campuses.