Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)

Overview

This QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) approved programme is for people who wish to take teaching/education related courses at university, but do not have the required entry qualifications. It has been designed for students who have been away from studying for some time.

Read about the Hussain sisters who recently completed this Access course: https://www.sccb.ac.uk/latest-news/item/651-from-motherhood-to-university

Course description

Access to HE Diplomas are designed as an alternative to A Levels and are a one year, Level 3 programme of study designed to prepare students for study at university. They are aimed at people who would like to study at degree level, but who left school without the usual qualifications, such as A Levels.

Many Access to HE students go on to succeed at university and beyond, with a large number of students pursuing new careers in a variety of subjects. At the end of the course, you can progress to university to study a range of teaching or related degrees, including History and English.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and with health and safety of our students as a priority, we have redesigned this course to include a mixture of classroom-based and online learning.

What areas will I study?

You will normally study the following modules:

Skills for learning
Education studies
Education theory
Historical studies
Literature and language

Help with study skills, and returning to learning will be available and you will have weekly tutorials with your personal tutor.

What are the entry requirements?

You will need Grade C or above in both maths, English/English language and science. Selection is on the basis of an interview and completing an initial assessment. You are expected to be highly motivated and committed to further study.

Universities now expect candidates for primary school initial teacher training to have at least a few weeks experience in a primary school before they begin the Access to HE Diploma. They are also expected to have a higher GCSE standard of numeracy and literacy. Individuals with both prior experience and a higher standard of literacy and numeracy will inevitably be stronger candidates than those without these requirements, in an increasingly competitive market.

If you would like help with your numeracy and language skills before starting the Access to HE Diploma, please enquire about our Pre-Access courses which are designed to prepare people for Level 3 study.

Where can I progress to next?

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to apply to universities offering diplomas and degree courses in Teaching and other related subjects.

Course options

Study Mode Part Time Day, 19+
Location Longbridge Campus
Start Date September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year
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Age range

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Fees

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Further Information

16-18

September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year

1 Academic year

Any course under level 4 for 16-18 year olds is likely to be free.

19-23 (no level 3 qualification)

September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year

1 Academic year

Any course under level 4 for 19-23 year olds without a full level 3 qualification is likely to be free, please contact the college for further information

19-23 (with 1 or more level 3 qualifications)

September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year

£3266.00 Exam Fee:£115

1 Academic year

You may be eligible for an advanced learning loan; please visit our advanced learning loan information page to find out more.

24+

September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year

£3266.00 Exam Fee:£115

1 Academic year

You may be eligible for an advanced learning loan; please visit our advanced learning loan information page to find out more.