Access to HE
Access to Higher Education: Three career pathways
Access to Higher Education Diplomas are the perfect choice for anyone over the age of 19 looking to go on to study a degree, or university-level course, without any formal qualifications.
You’ll develop the academic skills and techniques you’ll need for your next step – and with three distinct routes on offer, your career pathway is clear. You can choose from the following pathways:
Jeni Knight studied Access to HE in Science and is now studying Forensic Science at university.
She said: “I dreamed of working in forensics, but until recently I thought my age, two children and lack of qualifications would restrict me. Now, I’ve grown in confidence and as a person and am studying Forensic Science at university level.”
Ben Thompson studied Access to HE in Health Professionals and is now studying children’s nursing at Staffordshire University.
He said: “Studying the Access course has been the most important decision of my professional life. I’m now studying children’s nursing at my first-choice uni.”
If you have any questions or need help applying, please complete this form below and a member of the team will be in contact
| Course Name | School | Assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Higher Education Diploma Health Professionals Level 3 | Health and Social Care, Access |  | |
| Access to Higher Education in Science Level 3 | Science, Access | | |
| Access to Higher Education in Social Science Level 3 | Health and Social Care, Access |
- Essays, tests, research projects, presentations - One year, maximum of 3 days a week | |