Adults 19+

Access to Higher Education

If a degree is in your plan but you do not have the qualifications you need to get there just yet, do not worry. Our Access to Higher Education courses are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to progress onto a degree and the next stage of your professional career.

We offer a number of pathways from business to education, nursing and midwifery to science so there is bound to be the right course for you.

Previous students have successfully gained places on a wide range of degree courses including biomedical science, nursing, social work, criminology, pharmacy, physics and health and exercise allowing them to realise their career ambitions.

Allied Healthcare and Social Work Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Get the right qualifications to begin your healthcare career. Study an Access to HE in Allied Health Professions and Social Work. Apply Now.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Art and Design Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Calling all creatives! If you've got a passion for design, graphics and the creative arts, the Art and Design Access to Higher Education course will be your next step to a colourful career.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Business Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Do you want to know more about strategy building, economics and business? This Access to HE Business course is for you.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Education Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Are you looking to inspire other by becoming a teacher of the future? If so, the Access to HE Education course is for you.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Engineering Science Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Love science? If you want to be in your element, the Engineering Science Access to HE course is for you.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Environmental Science and Green Energy Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Got your sights set on studying Environmental Science at Uni? Need the right qualifications? Study an Access to Higher Education course.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Humanities with Sociology Access To Higher Education - Level 3

If you want to widen your knowledge in these areas, the Access to HE in Humanities with Sociology course is for you.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Law with History Access to Higher Education - Level 3

If you're interested in starting a career in law, history or literature and journalism, this Access to Higher Education Law and History course will help you to progress to degree level study.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Nursing and Midwifery Access To Higher Education - Level 3

If you have a passion for health and care, but need the right qualifications to progress - this Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery course is for you.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Nursing and Midwifery Access to Higher Education Diploma - Level 3 (Online)

Study this bespoke course and develop the skills and knowledge required for a career in nursing and midwifery. Learn about healthcare science, molecular biology, psychology and social development to supplement your studies.

Length: 12 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Online

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Photography, Media and Digital Design Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Do you see the world through a lens? Are you a keen photographer, enjoy editing images and producing videos? Take a shot at a career in photography and media with this course!

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Psychology Access to Higher Education - Level 3

Learn everything from biological and developmental psychology to cognitive and social psychology as well as how to put these psychological principles into practice.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Science Biochemical (Pharmacy) Access to Higher Education - Level 3

If you're looking to study alongside industry-experienced tutors and want to start a career in biochemical science or pharmacy, this Access to HE course can help get you there.

Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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