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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:
- 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
Check out our ‘Why do an Access Course’ Leaflet
Why do an Access Course?
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 either Cambridge (CC) or Huntingdon (HC) campuses.
- Around 40,000 people a year in the UK study on Access to Higher Education 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 life experiences.
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.
Worried about the costs?
- Aged 19-23 and don’t have full Level 3 qualifications such as A levels: NO COST.
- Aged 19-23 and have prior qualifications or over 24: you can take out an Adult learner loan – this is written off once you get your degree.
- Thinking of studying a nursing degree at HE? You may be eligible for extra financial support with an annual payment of £5000 from Sept 2020. This money will not need to be paid back.(www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/nhsbursary#ENGLAND_nmw_ahp)
- Thinking of studying a Social Work degree at HE? You may be eligible for a bursary that is not dependent on household income – www.gov.uk/socialwork-bursaries
We have a range of courses that are available to study both full-time and part-time, you can explore these below.
COURSES
GCSE Biology
Access to HE Business
Access to HE Business January
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions - Evening
Access to Humanities & Social Sciences
Access to Psychology & Social Work
Access to Psychology & Social Work - Evening
We don’t want anyone to miss out on the chance to gain new skills and develop their careers. So, we offer financial support to aid in covering the costs of our professional training courses. READ MORE
FINANCIAL SUPPORT If you are unsure about applying and need some more information, our Open Days give you the perfect opportunity to visit the campuses, discuss the courses with tutors and see our excellent facilities. READ MORE
OPEN DAYS Adult learners are fully supported, through every step of their journey with us. We have an exceptional support team who are available to help and guide all our students. READ MORE
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