Contact Strode CollegeAccess to HE
Access to Higher Education (HE) courses prepare students for study at university. They're designed for people who would like to study at university but who left school without the usual qualifications, such as A levels.
Go to Access to HE in the course list.
The varied programme suits students with appropriate life experience who may or may not have formal qualifications. It will enable you to study a number of subjects to a level which allows a smooth transition to degree or other higher level courses. If you are successful, you will achieve what is known as a QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma.
The major elements of the course are mandatory and cover the essentials you will need to progress on to Higher Education, such as Study Skills, ICT, Maths and English. You will also study Psychology, Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) and Sociology. It may also possible to study for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for Access to Higher Education; the course is designed to build upon your previous experience, but if you do have some qualifications, these will be enhanced. You must be over 19, however, and not in full-time education. All applicants are asked to write a letter to accompany their application form, in which they need to explain their reasons for applying.
Your are advised to check that your intended university will accept the Access to HE Diploma as an appropriate entry qualification for applicants aged between 19 and 21.
To apply, please complete the full-time application form.
