Access to higher education

Our Access to Higher Education courses are ideal for those who have taken a break from their education or if you are thinking of a new pathway in your career or your studies

The range of courses below are delivered over a period of one academic year. They provide an intensive overview of the subject alongside the skills you’ll need to prepare yourself for university level study. The qualification gained is widely recognised by universities and is the equivalent of studying three A-levels.

All our courses are delivered on-site, in a traditional classroom/ laboratory/ workshop setting. This gives you regular face-to-face contact with your tutors, and access to all the great college facilities and amenities. These courses are taught over two or three days per week in college, and require 30 hours a week study commitment. This is a great option for those in part time employment, or those who have other commitments, such as childcare.

Once you have completed an Access to Higher education course with us, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to study at a number of Institutes of Higher Education, on HNC, HND or Degree level pathways.

All of our Access to Higher Education courses provide you with 60 Credits, 45 of these being from graded units and the remaining 15 from ungraded units. These will count towards your university offers for UCAS points.

We have a range of Higher Education courses you can study with us, designed to help you progress further in your chosen pathways. If you’d like to find out more, follow the link below to see our range of Higher Education courses that we offer.

Advanced Learner Loans are available to cover the cost of full or part time courses for those aged over 19.

Once you have completed a Higher Education course, your outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balance for an Access to Higher Education course can be written off. This means you don’t have to repay it.*

*The Higher Education course must be eligible for student finance.