Access to Higher Education
Access your future
What is an access course?
An Access to Higher Education Diploma is a level 3 qualification. The course is a great stepping stone to help you build skills and knowledge, and work towards degree-level study. You will cover relevant training to achieve the entry requirements you need to progress onto a higher education course.
How long is an access course?
An access course is studied part-time for one year. This flexible delivery allows you to study around work and life commitments.
What qualification will I get?
Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas are awarded by SEG (Skills and Education Group Access).
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements and no upper age limit.
How do I apply?
Visit the course page and select ‘apply’. Fill in your details and a member of our friendly team will be in touch with next steps.
Funding is available
You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover access course fees.
Note: Student Finance England will ‘write off’ the Advanced Learner Loan balance owed from an access course if a learner has progressed and completed a higher education course.
Click below to visit our webpage on fees, funding and loans page for more information.
