Education Access to Higher Education - Level 3

The course runs once per year, starting in September.

• GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in English, maths and science.

If you have Level 2 Functional Skills English or maths, but do not yet hold both GCSEs, you may be eligible to study one GCSE alongside your access course.

You will also need to attend an entry test and interview to assess your suitability and potential for the course.

If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above.

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma in Education.

Education Theory and Practice

• Introduction to education Theory and practice
• Practical applications – planning and delivery

English Language

• Introduction to language and register
• Language and representation
• Language to persuade

Statistical and Mathematical Methods (SAMM)

• Introduction to numerical and algebraic methods
• Foundations in statistics
• Statistical skills and techniques

Psychology

• Psychological perspectives and behaviours (psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive and biological perspectives and their approaches to therapy)

Sociology

• Sociology of: the family and personal life, education, religion and belief
• Poverty and Welfare states
• Crime and deviance

Study Skills

• CVs, mock interviews, UCAS and personal statements
• Time management and organisation skills
• Presentation skills and reflecting on own performance.

• Lectures
• Practicals
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Personal study
• Study Clinics.

• Written assignments
• Portfolios
• End-of-unit tests
• Exams.

This course will help you progress onto a Level 4 course or degree programme.

The cost of this course will depend on your circumstances. Check our course cost categories to find out which category you fit into.

• Cat A - Free
• Cat C - £3,384
• Adult Learner Loan - £3,384*

*Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to Higher Education course once you complete a degree course. This means you do not have to repay it.