An Access to Higher Education course is a different way of getting to university. We all take different paths in life and it is never too late to make a change, achieve your goals and reach your potential.
Why choose this course?
Upon successful completion of this one year course, you will be in a position to apply to university. Regardless of your past achievements, grades or personal circumstances, an Access course could help you find the career you have always wanted.
- an alternative to A-Levels
- courses are part time, run over 3 days, usually from 9.30am to 2.30pm
- childcare facilities available at ACL Colchester and Maldon
- 19+ advanced learner loans available
- 19+ advanced learner loan bursary to support you with childcare, travel and study resources
- advice and support for progression to university
Successfully complete your degree and you may not have to repay the amount borrowed through your 19+ advanced learner loan.
Courses and locations
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) covers biology, chemistry and physics, and learners will have the opportunity to study all three subjects equally to give a balanced view of skills to enable progression to science based degree programmes. Practical laboratory work will be undertaken throughout the course.
Minimum entry requirement for Access to HE Diploma: Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy although your chosen degree course may require GCSE’s.
Locations:
ACL Colchester – daytime
ACL Maldon – daytime
ACL Basildon – daytime
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science) provides the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes including a focus on sociology, psychology and criminology which underpin most social science degrees. You will be able to research an area of interest in more depth and complete units which will support study and personal skills.
Minimum entry requirement for Access to HE Diploma: Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy although your chosen degree course may require GCSE’s.
Locations:
ACL Colchester – daytime
ACL Maldon – daytime
ACL Basildon – daytime
This is an introduction course.
Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for Further Study in Science prepares learners to move on to an Access to HE Diploma. If you have aspirations to enter higher education but do not yet meet the entry requirements for an Access to HE course, then this qualification will build the relevant knowledge and understanding in Science. You will also develop and practise study skills for successful progression onto Level 3 courses.
No minimum entry requirement although you will be encouraged to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE’s if you haven’t already done so.
Locations:
ACL Harlow – evening
ACL Basildon – evening
This is an introduction course.
Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for Further Study in Health, Social Care and Social Work prepares learners to move on to an Access to HE Diploma. If you have aspirations to enter higher education but do not yet meet the entry requirements for an Access to HE course, then this qualification will build the relevant knowledge and understanding in psychology and sociology. You will also develop and practise study skills for successful progression onto Level 3 courses.
No minimum entry requirement although you will be encouraged to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE’s if you haven’t already done so.
Location:
ACL Clacton – evening
Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for Further Study in Health, Social Care and Social Work prepares learners to move on to an Access to HE Diploma. If you have aspirations to enter higher education but do not yet meet the entry requirements for an Access to HE course, then this qualification will build the relevant knowledge and skills. This is a distance learning course so you will need a laptop or PC with webcam and microphone, internet connection with Google Chrome browser, an email address and be able to access websites.
What to do next
You have two options:
1) Attend an Assessment and Enrolment Session (Access to HE & Preparing for Access). This session provides the opportunity for information, advice and guidance regarding our Access to HE Diplomas, and our Preparation for Access courses. During the session, you will be able to speak to an Access Tutor and complete assessment tasks in preparation for enrolment. Please enrol here.
2) We are happy to provide you with more information about our new Access courses before you make a decision. Fill out the contact form below and one of our tutors will get back to you.