Access to Higher Education (Buxton)

When can you start this course? | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements

Why choose this course?

  • If you are over 19 and would like to return to education after some time away, this may be the course for you
  • It can prepare you for admission onto a degree programme or equivalent level course
  • We offer excellent facilities and resources as well as very supportive teaching staff.

About the course

If you successfully complete this course you will gain a nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma.

That means you'll be able to go onto an undergraduate, foundation degree or diploma course when you finish. 

Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...

Helping your career

This programme allows you to go onto foundation degree or undergraduate study, or into employment in a range of areas.

What our students say

"I was a self-employed painter decorator when I started an Access course a couple of years ago. I am now coming to the end of training to be a probation officer and I absolutley love what I'm doing". Steve Brown.

How you'll learn

Lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions.

How you're assessed

A variety of assessment techniques, including presentations, reports, essays, case studies and exams.

Start dates

If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:

  • September 2012

Fees*

Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.

More information about our fees for September 2012 and the support available

Course length

34 Weeks

15 hours of class time a week, plus study time 

September - June

This course follows the school terms.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however, you will need to demonstrate a commitment and ability to study at this level, and take a literacy test before we can offer you a place.

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