The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. Access to HE courses are delivered by colleges in England and Wales, and are available in a range of different subjects, such as nursing, social studies, law, and art and design.

What is an access course at college?

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. Access to HE courses are delivered by colleges in England and Wales, and are available in a range of different subjects, such as nursing, social studies, law, and art and design.

What qualifications is an access course?

The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification. Study on the Access to HE Diploma makes academic demands that are at an equivalent level to those of other Level 3 qualifications.

What can I study with an access course?

You could study an Access to Higher Education course in: Business and Management….If you’re interested in Science and Health, you could also study:

  • Health Professionals.
  • Midwifery.
  • Nursing.
  • Sports Science.
  • Computer Science.
  • Computer Science and Maths.
  • Health and Social Care.
  • Radiography.

How many UCAS points is an Access to Higher Education Diploma worth?

between 48 and 144 points
For an Access to HE Diploma, UCAS tariff points are anywhere between 48 and 144 points, depending on the grade you receive. It’s therefore possible for Access courses to generate the same amount of UCAS points as A Level or BTEC courses.

Is it worth doing an access course?

Yes an access course is worth it if you want to move onto University and I am 90% sure that if you were to decide not to go into Higher Education, you would probably regret it! Most people in these days are not recognised if you have not obtained a degree, as so many people go on to university.

Can I do an access course online?

We offer a wide range of online Access to Higher Education Diploma courses and can tailor a course specifically for your needs. All online Access courses come with the support of a personal tutor and include fully interactive online learning activities.

What is an access course equivalent to?

Access to HE diplomas are recognised by universities They’re equivalent to three A-levels and are worth between 44 and 148 UCAS points. Access courses have been around for decades, with over 20,000 students a year achieving this qualification and progressing on to studying at university.

Can you go to uni with an access course?

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification that will enable you to progress to university and a degree regardless of what you did (or didn’t) achieve first time round.

How do you get 112 UCAS points on access course?

Access to Higher Education Diploma….Some of the most common ways are:

  1. 3 A-levels – Grades BBC, or A*CD.
  2. 2 A-levels plus 2 AS – Grades BB+bb, or AB+cc.
  3. 2 A-levels plus 1 AS plus Extended Project – Grades BB+b+C, or AB+a+D.
  4. 1 A-level plus BTEC Diploma – Grades B+DM, or D+DD.
  5. BTEC Extended Diploma – Grades DMM.

Do universities accept access courses?

A lot of universities do accept the ACHE as a formal qualification and are happy to consider students with them as well, however, many universities do not consider the ACHE as a high enough level of qualification to merit a place on their course.

Can anyone do an access course?

Many people worry that they’re too old to do an Access to HE course, or that they’ll need lots of GCSEs to be accepted. In fact, there’s no upper-age limit, and most Access to HE courses require few – if any – prior qualifications, although you may be asked to complete a pre-course assessment.

Can you fail an access course?

If you fail the resubmission, your case is brought to the board and they get to decide whether you continue on the course or not (as you can’t pass the course without passing all modules). Alternatively, if you miss the deadline, you are capped at a pass.

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