Access To HE INformation

Access to HE Diplomas

Access to HE Diplomas are demanding in both time and effort; but our relaxed and inclusive learning environment and our team of staff are here to support and motivate you through your studies and to help you achieve your goals. Access to HE Diplomas are available in the following pathways:

Each diploma is composed of a number of modules and each module is made up of several units. Students complete assignments as homework which are then marked by tutors and externally verified by staff from OCNLR. Each successfully completed unit is usually worth three credits. Students are required to achieve a total of 60 credits throughout the duration of the course for the diploma to be awarded. The diploma will be awarded by the Open College Network London Region (OCNLR) and is a recognised qualification.

There are no final exams, although you may be given tests throughout the year by your tutors that will form part of the evidence for your personal portfolio. Additionally, the level 3 credits will be graded (pass, merit, distinction) and it is likely that you will receive an offer of a university place conditional upon achieving certain grades, for example, at least 30 credits at merit grade.

Pre-Access to HE Certificates

We also offer Pre-Access pathways in Humanities, Social Science and Social Work; Music and Music Technology; and Nursing, Midwifery and Health Science. Our Pre-Access pathways are full Level 2 courses, equivalent to 5 GCSE A-C grades. They take place over 30 weeks and are for those whol are not ready to begin the Access to HE Diploma. Their purpose is to help you develop the skills needed to progress to the Level 3 Diploma programme. Successful completion of the Pre-Access Certificate requires that you achieve a minimum of 24 credits.

Access to HE course guide

To download a copy of our Access course guide for 2012-13, click on one of the links below:

2012-13 Access Guide (all pathways)
2012-13 Access Guide: Humanities pathways
2012-13 Access Guide: Music pathways
2012-13 Access Guide: Health pathways

Entry routes and requirements

You must be aged 19 or over to apply for any of the Access or Pre-Access pathways.

You do not need any qualifications, but you do need to demonstrate the ability to study and achieve beyond GCSE/Level 2. For the Pre-Access to Music and Access to Music & Music Technology courses further information on entry requirements are provided in the course details.

If you are invited to the screening test stage of the process you will take tests for English and maths as well as a written assessment before interview. This will help you and the College determine whether you are ready to take on the challenges of an Access Diploma or if another course would be more suitable. The decision to offer you a place will be taken by the interviewer who will take account of your performance in the English and maths tests, the written test and your responses at interview. If you are applying for a Pre-Access or Access Music course you will also be required to attend an audition and/or music tests.

Course costs  

You will be eligible for full tuition fee remission if the Access to HE Diploma will be your first full Level 3 qualification and you are under the age of 25 on 1 September 2012.

Learners in receipt of means-tested benefits who are unemployed may be eligible for full tuition fee remission. You may be asked to pay £100 for registration with OCNLR. You will need to bring formal evidence of your eligibility for this concession at the time of enrolment.

Non-EU students are charged a twice the published full course fee and cannot claim concessions. This is because we do not recieve public funding for non-EU students.

Applications

for Access courses starting in September 2012 are open now. To apply complete an Access to HE Application Form  by hand and return to: 2012-13 Applications, Access to HE Department, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT.

Learning support

If you have a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a disability that might affect your learning or a mental health difficulty and would like to discuss how we may be able to help, please contact our Learning Support team.

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