The Access to University programme (Access to HE Diploma) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for Higher Education. The course is tailored to improve confidence in lectures, seminars, discussion groups, and writing essays.
It is an intensive course intended for students (minimum age 18 years) and is primarily intended for those who are returning to education after several years or looking for a ‘new start’.
Most students study Psychology and Sociology, but there are options to combine one of these subjects with either History or English Literature.
Successful completion of the course will allow you direct entry into Higher Education after one year of study (as opposed to the two years for the A-level route) on to a wide range of degree courses such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, Social Science etc.
The vast majority of students achieve a place at their first choice institution, and whilst most mature students elect to study locally at one of Lincoln’s three universities, previous students have obtained places at UK-wide universities, including the prestigious ‘Russell Group’ institutions including Cambridge, Edinburgh, Bristol, Durham etc.
Entry requirements
18-year-olds applicants will need Mathematics and English GCSE (minimum grade 4 or equivalent) prior to enrolling on the programme.
Applicants aged 19+ must have either:
GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or
Level 2 Functional Skills in both subjects (pass)*
*Some universities may accept Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications instead of GCSEs. If you possess a Level 2 equivalent and have written evidence that the university you intend to apply to accepts them as part of their entry requirements, you will be accepted onto the Access to University course.
You must possess at least one Level 2 qualification in English or Maths. If you do not possess both English and Maths Level 2 qualifications (GCSE or Functional Skills), an alternative condition of entry is that you must complete a diagnostic test at a sufficient level to demonstrate you are capable of successfully studying and achieving the missing qualification alongside your Access to University studies.
Note, most international qualifications in English are not equivalent to Level 2 English Language and these learners are likely to complete the diagnostic test to see viability of completing Level 2 English language alongside.
Following any offers, you will also be given tasks to complete before starting the course to support you getting back into study.
Assessment & Progression
Assessment is via a combination of written assessments and assignments.
What You Will Need To Bring
You will require general stationery items and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.
Course Fees
£3,384.00
Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.
For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only. For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]
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