Access to Higher Education

For our online courses you can start when it suits you. Discuss with a learning advisor whether your chosen course is available online. 

Main Enrolments for Full time will be accepted for a September start. 

There are no set entry requirements for this Access to Higher Education Diploma. You need to have a UK residential address to study this qualification (you can be posted overseas). If you are currently resident outside the UK you need to be able to provide proof of UK residency before the end of the course. In this case, please advise us of this when you apply.

Yes. An Access to Higher Education Diploma carries up to 144 UCAS tariff points depending upon grades achieved. The Diploma is made up of 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded credits. 144 points equates to 45 Distinctions in the Diploma. At A level, 144 points equals 3 grade A's. You can calculate UCAS Tariff Points for different Grades using the Tariff Calculator.

https://www.ucas.com/applying/you-apply/what-and-where-study/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points

For every unit you study you will be given access to its tailored learning materials and have a number of face-to-face sessions with a tutor. The resources you are given are more than a textbook - they guide you through your learning and support you so that you're fully prepared for each assessment. You will complete tasks, answer questions, and will be given all the tools needed to achieve the highest grades possible.

This qualification can be funded using an Advanced Learner Loan. If you are aged 19+ you may be able to access this for free. For more information contact our team of Learning Advisors on 01752 660713. Fee includes Accreditation Online platform.

You are assessed through tutor-assessed coursework throughout your Diploma, there are no exams. Assessments will have been both internally and externally verified, meaning that they have been checked to make sure they are consistent, fair and robust. Importantly, they give everybody the same opportunities to succeed. Our internal verification process is rigorous and thorough, ensuring that every tutor is marking, grading and giving formative and developmental feedback in line with our exacting standards.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas require an estimated 600 hours of study. On average an Access to Higher Education Diploma takes 9 months, but you can complete online courses in 6 months or study for longer if you wish to. Our online option gives learners the flexibility to work at their own pace and learners can take anywhere between 6-24 months to complete. Our learning advisors can discuss the best options for you. 

An Access to Higher Education Diploma opens doors for every student. Whether you decide to use it to gain entry to university or not, it will improve your career prospects. You gain so much by studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma online: it teaches you skills that will make you stand out. From organisational skills and time management, to the ability to self-direct and research independently - you will be capable of things you hadn't previously thought possible.