Designed for Adults
Courses are designed, in particular, for people who have been out of education for some time, especially those who left school with too few qualifications to be able to go straight to university. Access to HE courses provide a good foundation in the knowledge and skills required for studying at university level, so that students are confident and well prepared when they go on to higher education.
Our Access to HE Diploma courses are also Level 3; these courses are designed to help you get into university if you don’t already have the right qualifications. Despite being classed as ‘Advanced Learning’, these courses don’t necessarily require previous experience or qualifications, just a good standard of English, maths and IT.
Preparing for study at degree level
The Access to HE Diploma is a full level 3 qualification. Study on the Access to HE Diploma makes academic demands that are at an equivalent level to those of other level 3 qualifications.
Access to HE Diplomas are made up of 60 credits. 45 of these are at level 3 and graded. The remaining 15 credits are not graded and may be at level 2 or level 3. You must successfully achieve 60 credits to be awarded a Diploma.
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification which prepares students for study at degree level. It has been designed to give you relevant academic subject knowledge and the opportunity to learn how to approach study at university-level and develop techniques to help you succeed.
Recognised by all UK universities
The Access to HE Diploma is widely recognised by UK universities, and many actively encourage applications from Access to HE students.
Each year, around thousands of Access to HE students across the country, apply for a degree course at a UK university. They go on to study a wide range of subjects, including arts, business, fashion, humanities, law, media, medicine, and science.
Did you know?
If you choose to fund your course via an Advanced Learner Loan and then go on and complete a degree or other recognised higher education course, you won’t have to repay the remaining loan for the Access to HE course.
NB: you may be paying the loan back while you study if you are still working if you earn more than £25,725 per year.
Business
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An Access to Business course at Morley College London will provide you with a strong academic foundation in business studies and can be your first step towards a university degree and your desired career.
Access to HE Diploma: Business Studies (Waterloo)
Fashion
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This diploma is delivered in strategic partnership with the University of the Arts: London College of Fashion and Ravensbourne University, and is for people who intend to progress to university to study for a degree in Fashion.
Access to HE Diploma: Fashion (Waterloo)
Law
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This pathway is intended for students who wish to study for a Law degree at University but do not have the required entry qualifications. Our Diploma is recognised by all HE Institutions: last year all of our successful students went on to study law at University
Access to HE Diploma: Law (North Kensington)
Arts & Humanities
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Our Diploma courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications that enable successful students to progress onto degree level study at University.
Access to HE Diploma: Humanities and Social Sciences (North Kensington)
Access to HE Diploma: Humanities (North Kensington)
Access to HE Diploma: Social Sciences (North Kensington)
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The Arts & Humanities Diploma programme is the most suitable route for you if you are looking to go on to study a degree in subjects such as: Psychology, English Literature and/or Language, History, Film studies or other similar subjects.
Access to HE Diploma: Arts and Humanities (North Kensington)
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This pathway is intended for students who wish to study African and Caribbean and/or Anthropology at University but do not have the required entry qualifications. Our Diploma is recognised by all HE Institutions: last year all of our successful students went on to study African Studies at University. Many students continue to study Humanities and /or Africana Studies at prestigious universities such as SOAS, Cambridge, Manchester and Birmingham.
Access to HE Diploma: Africana Studies (North Kensington)
Human & Health Sciences
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The Access to Midwifery and Nursing Diploma is an intensive programme that will provide you with the foundation knowledge of the health care profession and human anatomy and physiology.
Access to HE Diploma: Midwifery and Nursing (North Kensington)
Access to HE Diploma: Nursing, Midwifery and Health (Waterloo)
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The Access to HE Diploma: Radiography is an ideal course for adults (anyone aged 19+) with a keen interest in the study of Radiography in Higher Education. The course is suitable for students with a wide range of previous educational or career experiences who now wish to pursue further study in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography fields.
Access to HE Diploma: Radiography (North Kensington)
Access to HE Diploma: Science (Waterloo)
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The Access to Paramedic Science pathway will give you the knowledge and skills base required to progress onto degree level courses. This intensive programme also includes units to help develop your study and research skills and to assist with your personal development. You will gain an excellent overview of what is required of a Paramedic Health Care Professional.
Access to HE Diploma: Paramedic Studies (North Kensington)
Access to HE Diploma: Science (Waterloo)
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Our Diploma courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications that enable successful students to progress onto degree level study at University. The Psychology and Counselling Diploma programme is the most suitable route for you if you are looking to go on to study a degree in subjects such as: Psychology, Psychology with counselling, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Education with psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology with Professional Development or other similar subjects.
Access to HE Diploma: Counselling (North Kensington)
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An Access to HE Diploma in Medicine and Medical Biosciences could be your first step towards a career in areas related to medicine and medical science. This programme provides a thorough grounding in scientific principles in preparation for study in the areas of medicine or medical sciences.
Access to HE Diploma: Medicine and Medical Biosciences (Waterloo)
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This one year course offers a flexible and comprehensive range of modules. Students select a personalised course that can meet a variety of outcomes. These are applied to sport and exercise through classroom study, discussion and practical workshops.
Access to HE Diploma: Sports Sciences (North Kensington)
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The Access to HE Diploma: Science is an ideal course for adults (anyone aged 19+) with a keen interest in the study of science in Higher Education. The course is suitable for students with a wide range of previous educational or career experiences who now wish to pursue further study in science.
Access to HE Diploma: Science (North Kensington)
Access to HE Diploma: Science (Waterloo)
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An Access to HE Diploma in Health and Human Sciences could be your first step towards a career in the nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions, such as radiography, physiotherapy, dietetics, nutrition, or occupational therapy.
Creative Digital Media
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The Access HE Diploma in Creative Digital Media at Morley College London is run in partnership with the London College of Communication (UAL). To assist your application to University you’ll learn both practical skills and theoretical thinking through exciting and challenging projects which cover a wide range of modern digital media technologies – all taught in specialist studios with the latest equipment.
Access to HE Diploma: Creative Digital Media (Waterloo)