Access to Higher Education Diplomas are Level 3 qualifications which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. They are well established and widely accepted by universities, qualifying for UCAS tariff points that are comparable to the tariff points for three A levels.
Come to our state-of-the-art learning spaces in central London and you will be at the cutting edge of learning.
Access to HE courses are for students aged 19+ who wish to return to education in order to prepare for studying a Higher Education course. Learners who have studied with us have progressed onto a number of prestigious universities to complete degrees in various subjects, including Medicine at St Georges, Pharmacy at Kings College London, and Mechanical Engineering at City University amongst many others.
These courses are suitable for adults (anyone aged 19+) with a wide range of previous educational or career experiences who now wish to pursue further study within Higher Education. You will gain the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for higher education study as well as the opportunity to develop study skills to help you to succeed. You will also develop your practical skills in some of our bespoke learning spaces. You will be assessed through a range of methods, including assignments, exams, presentations, observation of practical work and practical reports.
Advanced Learning Loans are available for eligible students studying Access to Higher Education courses. If you go on to successfully complete a relevant Higher Education course, you will not be required to pay the loan back.
Need GCSE maths or English?
If you need to retake these all-important qualifications, don’t worry. Our centres offer GCSE English and maths courses that can be taken alongside your main qualification. Speak to a member of staff at enrolment to get back on track with these core subjects.
Career options at a glance include:
Medical Radiographers
Speech and Language Therapists
Photographers, Audio-visual and Broadcasting Equipment Operators
Senior Police Officers
Other Science, Engineering and Production Technicians
Marketing and Sales Directors
IT Operations Technicians
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Other Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
IT Engineers
Civil Engineers
Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
Paramedics
Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)
Barristers and Judges
IT User Support Technicians
Electronics Engineers
Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants
IT Specialist Managers
Engineering Technicians
Medical and Dental Technicians
Advertising Accounts Managers and Creative Directors
Building and Civil Engineering Technicians
Dental Practitioners
Senior Care Workers
Web Design and Development Professionals
IT Business Analysts, Architects and Systems Designers
Business and Related Research Professionals
Senior Officers in Fire, Ambulance, Prison and Related Services
Police Community Support Officers
Environment Professionals
Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians
Social Workers
Other Legal Professionals
Advertising and Public Relations Directors
Management Consultants and Business Analysts
Other Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals
Information Technology and Telecommunications Directors
Design and Development Engineers
Occupational Therapists
Podiatrists
Midwives
Purchasing Managers and Directors
Social and Humanities Scientists
Mechanical Engineers
Care Workers and Home Carers
Conservation Professionals
Conservation and Environmental Associate Professionals
Officers in Armed Forces
Pharmaceutical Technicians
IT Project and Programme Managers
Nurses
Human Resource Managers and Directors
Legal Associate Professionals
Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)
Other Therapy Professionals
NCOs and Other Ranks
Public Relations Professionals
Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics)
Electrical Engineers
Pharmacists
Financial Managers and Directors
Ophthalmic Opticians
Graphic Designers
Dental Nurses
Prison Service Officers (Below Principal Officer)
Solicitors
Production and Process Engineers
Physiotherapists
Legal Secretaries
Medical Practitioners
Other Engineering Professionals
Probation Officers
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Business - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Creative and Digital Media - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Environmental Science - Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Law - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Midwifery - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Nursing - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Science - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Social Studies - Access to Higher Education Diploma
Start Date: 5 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
Humanities and Social Science Skills for Further Study - Level 2 Extended Certificate
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Duration: 1 Year
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