Access to HE

No more barriers – discover your pathway to university

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:

• you don’t have traditional qualifications like A levels
• you have possibly been out of education for a while
• you would eventually like to study a course at university

Why do an Access Course?

FLEXIBILITY

• Most courses are designed to fit in with childcare or options for study in the evening are available.
• 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 either Cambridge (CC) or Huntingdon (HC) campuses.
• Around 40,000 people a year in the UK study on Access courses to allow them to progress to further study. A diverse range of people study on Access and there is no upper age limit.

RECOGNITION

• Widely accepted by UK universities.
• A lot of universities actively seek applications from Access learners due to their broader academic study skills and their life experiences.

OPPORTUNITIES

• Develop your skills, subject knowledge and confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment.
• Gain a chance to change career or progress at work.
• Get into university.