AHE Level 3

Level 3 Access to Higher Education - Science Full-Time

Campus
Lincoln Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)

The Access to University programme (Access to HE Diploma) aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for Higher Education, particularly those wishing to advance your scientific knowledge in a way that is tailored to improve your confidence in lectures, seminars and discussion groups as well as writing essays.

This intensive course is for students aged 18 and over, especially for those returning to education.

Completion of this course could allow you direct entry into a Degree or Higher Education.

During this programme, you will study:

Study Skills and Personal and Career Development – includes discussion, practice of writing skills, time management and presentation techniques
Tutorial – support and guidance service
You will also have the option to study from the following subjects: Biology, Chemical Science, Physics and Maths

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 is via a combination of written assessments and assignments.

You will require general stationery items and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

£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]