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Overview

Our Access to Higher Education courses offer the opportunity for individuals without traditional qualifications (A levels) to return to education and prepare themselves for progression onto studying at university level. These courses are designed to broaden your knowledge in your area of interest and bring you up to A level standard in just one year. Leicester College offer courses in:

  • business studies
  • computing
  • engineering
  • humanities and social science
  • health professions
  • media and art
  • science
  • travel and tourism

A recent development for both access courses and progression to university level programmes is the requirement for adult learners to have both English and maths GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above. Here at Leicester College we can support you on access courses by providing the opportunity to study GCSE maths or English at the same time. However if you don’t have either of these qualifications you could consider our Pre-Access course. This is an intensive one year full-time programme which concentrates on preparing adult learners to return to study, as well as concentrated maths and English learning.

Who are Leicester College’s Access to Higher Education courses for?

We understand that returning to education is a big decision. Access to Higher Education courses are for adults aged 19+ returning to education. Everyone on your course will be an adult, you won’t be the only one! We have an excellent team of tutors and lecturers who understand that it may have been a while since you last studied and they are on hand to support you.

Further Information

Previous learners have gone on to study at many different universities, following their dreams and fulfilling their best potential. An access course opens the door to careers such as teaching, nursing, social work and other professions which require university qualifications.

UCAS Tariff points are allocated to Access courses, in a similar way to A levels. And you can earn up to 144 points – which is the same as getting three A* at A level.

Business Studies Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0190

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course provides an excellent route to higher education for adults who have the ability to benefit from higher education but have not had the opportunity to do so. It will prepare you for study at degree level, so if you would like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need, […]

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Computing Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0176

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus St Margaret's Campus

This is an intensive demanding course for adults who do not have formal qualifications but do want to go on to study computing at university. You should have experience of and be enthusiastic about using computers. There will be a variety of assessment methods including practical labs, assignment submissions, group work, individual research, pair work, […]

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Engineering Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0652

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Abbey Park Campus

This course is designed for 19+ learners who for a range of reasons would not normally qualify for Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree entry. It offers an alternative route to Higher Education. Successful completion of the Access to HE programme will allow entry to most university degree courses at year 1, in Engineering and […]

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Health Professions Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0441

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Abbey Park Campus

This is a challenging and intensive course of study which prepares you to apply for nursing, midwifery and other health-related degree courses in higher education. You will need to demonstrate experience of work roles, responsibilities and skills, and/or unpaid work including volunteering, in a health care involvement. You will study alongside adults (everyone on […]

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Humanities Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0104

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Abbey Park Campus

Access to higher education courses are designed to give mature, motivated, and academically-focused students an opportunity to return to study and apply for higher education (HE) courses. Access courses are very demanding but very rewarding; you will need lots of commitment and a positive attitude to learning new skills and gaining knowledge. The course has […]

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Science Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0099

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Abbey Park Campus

Access to higher education courses are designed to give mature learners (19+) the opportunity to return to study and apply for higher education (HE) courses. This is an intensive, challenging, one year science programme, so you will need to demonstrate high levels of motivation from the outset. Full attendance and excellent punctuality are essential to […]

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Social Science Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C0098

Key Information

  • Start Date 02 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Abbey Park Campus

Access to higher education courses are designed to give mature, motivated, and academically-focused adult learners an opportunity to return to study and apply for higher education university courses. Access courses are very demanding but very rewarding; you will need lots of commitment and a positive attitude to learning new skills and gaining knowledge. The course […]

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Art and Design Access to Higher Education Diploma level 3

Course Code: C6762

Key Information

  • Start Date 16 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Full Time
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus St Margaret's Campus

If you are returning to education and looking to potentially progress to higher education within art and design at university, this could be the course for you. Open to anyone over 19 years of age, the Access to Art and Design course is the springboard to a degree course, a career change or progression in […]

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