Social and Political History Diploma Level 3

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Explore pivotal moments in history with our Social and Political History Diploma Level 3. This tailored course spans from the Industrial Revolution to the Labour Party’s triumph in the 1990s, offering a comprehensive understanding of key historical events.

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Social and Political History Diploma Level 3

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Social and Political History Diploma Level 3

Delve into the transformative events from the Industrial Revolution to the Labour Party’s 1990s victory. Explore the journey of gender and class struggles, Victorian societal attitudes, and the evolution of social life, economy, and work. Understand how society treated its vulnerable and how political pioneers drove radical reforms.

This Diploma complements the Level 3 Sociology Diploma, offering historical insights into current debates on political systems, NHS demand, education costs, and criminal justice. Gain a deeper understanding of the past to better navigate the future.

Course Benefits

This course explores key social and political developments that have shaped modern Britain, providing context for today’s societal debates. The Social and Political History Diploma Level 3 covers pivotal moments like the Industrial Revolution, Victorian social reform, and the rise of the Labour movement, highlighting the roles of gender, class, and activism.

Ideal for those interested in sociology, politics, history, or public service, it complements the Level 3 Sociology Diploma, offering a historical foundation for current issues.

Course Units

Qualification Title: Social and Political History Diploma Level 3

Unit 1: The Agricultural Revolution

Unit 2: The Industrial Revolution

Unit 3: The Struggle For Democracy – Working Class Rights, Political Reform And The Chartists

Unit 4: Political Power And Protest

Unit 5: Social Policy And Development In The 19th And 20th Century – Poverty And The Liberal Reform

Unit 6: The Suffragettes And Women’s Rights

Unit 7: Interaction, Society & Change

Unit 8: Post-War Developments In Social Policy & The Birth Of The NHS

Unit 9: The End Of Consensus Politics – The Thatcher Years

Unit 10: After Thatcher- The New Labour Years

Assessment

Each unit requires the learner to submit an assessment to their individual tutor. The tutor will evaluate the submission and provide feedback.

This qualification is assessed through internally set and marked assessments. These assessments are subject to external quality assurance.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge required. Start anytime and study at your own pace for up to 12 months. Full tutor support available.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
  • Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
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  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
  • All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!


You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!


There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

No, this course is assignment based, which means you will not have to complete any exams. If your assignment doesn’t pass first time, you can retry as many times as you need within your 12 months support period.


No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).


Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).


There are no requirements to have completed any courses or have any knowledge of the subject area to enrol on the course. There is no application process and no questions asked when you sign up, it is accessible to anybody.


Your course will start as soon as you sign-up. You could start your journey of learning today!

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