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What is Access to Higher Education?

 

The Access to Higher Education Diploma cover subjects relevant to the diploma's title. There are 60 credits to complete the Level 3 standard (15 ungraded and 45 graded units.)

60 credits

Through various modes of assessment, you must show that you possess the necessary abilities, information, and comprehension for each area in order to get the diploma. Essays, reports, presentations, exams, practicals, and other sorts of assessments are frequently utilised in assessments; however, the types of assessments employed differ by course. Essays, reports, and lengthy answer questions are frequently used as assessments because the courses are fully online.

 

Aimed at more mature learners who lack the traditional or necessary qualifications to progress to university, the Access to Higher Education Diploma provides the Level 3 admission criteria to progress on to a university undergraduate degree.

 

Many Access to HE students have little to no formal education background, but they are capable of pursuing a degree or professional certification. Many people who have been out of school for some time need to obtain the necessary entry qualification in order to pursue their objectives through higher education.

 

People on the Access to HE Diploma courses differ widely in age, as well as across varied backgrounds and ethnic groups. They bring practical life skills to the classroom together with a common motivation to reach the heights of their academic and professional potential in order to "make big a difference."

 

For example, an Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions) leads to a wide range of degree programmes in both the health and social sector. The Access to HE in Business Studies can lead to Business Management, Leadership, Marketing, Business IT, HR, Economics and Law. Once qualified there are opportunities to branch out into a variety of careers.

 

Online courses are based on a year's study and offer flexibility to allow learners to study in their own time to achieve, whilst taking into account commitments such as work and family.

 

Our website is to help consider what your options are and what to look out for when searching for an online education provider.