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An Access to Higher Education Diploma will help you develop the study skills and academic knowledge to progress onto a degree level course.
It might be for you if:
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Why study an Access to HE Diploma?
FLEXIBILITY
– Most courses are designed to fit in with childcare or there are alternative options for study in the evening.
– Most courses are planned over 3 days per week to allow time for part-time work if needed.
– All courses take one year.
VARIETY
– Study a broad range of courses at our Cambridge campus
– Around 40,000 people a year in the UK study an Access to Higher Education Diploma to allow them to progress to further study. A diverse range of people study Access to HE Diplomas and there is no upper age limit.
OPPORTUNITIES
– Develop your skills, subject knowledge, and confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment.
– Gain a chance to change your career or progress at work.
– Get into university.
RECOGNITION
– Widely accepted by UK universities.
– A lot of universities actively seek applications from Access to HE learners due to their broader academic study skills and life experiences.
You can find more case studies and success stories at the bottom of this page. We have a range of courses that are available to study both full-time and part-time, you can explore these below.
Hilary Slack
Access to HE Diploma (Humanities)
“I would like to thank Debbie, Simon and Julie for setting me on this path, if they hadn’t had faith in me during the early stages I would not be here now.”
Patrick Hamilton
access to HE DIPloma (social work)
“If you are thinking of returning to education, go for it. There are many reasons not to do something, most of which can be overcome.”
Vicky Gois
Access to HE Diploma (nursing)
“The support was helpful and provided me with a way to address my worries and frustrations. The tutors were nothing less than exceptional and I truly believe that I would not have completed this course without them.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas can lead to studying a degree in many different subject areas.
Click below to find out where an Access course can take you.
Forensic science, Food science, Nutrition, Ecology, Zoology & Environmental science, Midwifery, Nursing, Paramedic science, Biomedical science, Genetics & Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Human resources, Economics and International Business
Journalism, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Events Management
Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Studies, Health & Social Care, Medical Science
Childcare, Nursing, Midwifery, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Criminology, Social work
COURSES
Access to HE (Business January)
Access to HE (Business)
Access to HE (Health & Social Care)
Access to HE (Health Professions)
Access to HE (Humanities & Social Sciences)
SUCCESS STORIES
There have been a lot of aspects of the course that have already proven to be really beneficial. The biology, psychology and sociology units have been particularly useful with the re...
If you are thinking of returning to education, go for it. There are many reasons not to do something, most of which can be overcome. I was able to work flexible hours to allow me to ...
The support was helpful and provided me with a way to address my worries and frustrations. The tutors were nothing less than exceptional and I truly believe that I would not have com...
The course at CRC was perfect for my circumstances. The college had a good reputation, it was in a good location for me, and the one-year study programme enabled me to progress to un...
I found that there was a lot more stability at CRC. I really enjoyed the course and I felt well supported. I visited the Student Support team in The Hub almost every day and the supp...
When I was interviewed, I found the experience warm and welcoming, which confirmed that it was the place for me! In 2020, I made the jump from full-time employment into education –...
The course is a very rich program therefore you need to be organised and willing to read the relevant literature. The course is filled with a lot of projects, presentations and team...
I have always had an interest in Psychology, but life kept getting in the way. I felt this was my chance. I was amazed that I could learn Criminology, Psychology and Sociology all in...
For such a long time I was doing what I thought I had to do in order to get a job, make money, support myself. And then my life got turned upside down. But this course, it means I ge...
I really saw this as a second chance for me. I was actually so grateful to find it because I just thought I didn’t have many options left. It felt like I was starting a new chapter...
All the classes that I’ve had are fantastic. The tutors explain things really well. The classes are perfect – I would say with all my peers, I’ve managed to score the perfect c...
