Business Access to Higher Education - Level 3

The course runs once per year, starting in September.

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

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

Business

• Introduction to Business Studies

• Principles of Business Strategy

• Performance Management and Business Finance

English Language

• Language to Persuade
  
  
• Contemporary Issues
  
  
• Original Writing

Statistical and Mathematical Methods (SAMM)

• Introduction to Numerical and Algebraic Methods

• Foundations in Statistics

• Statistical Skills and Techniques

Study Skills

• CVs, UCAS and personal statements

• Time management and organisation skills

• Research and referencing.

• Lectures

• Practicals

• Seminars

• Tutorials

• Personal study

• Study clinics.

• Written assignments

• Portfolios

• End-of-unit tests

• Exams.

This course will help you to 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: £3,022
• Adult Learner Loan £3,022*

*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.

#Only applicable if you’re aged 19-23 years and planning to study towards your first full Level 2 or first full Level 3.