Humanities and Social Sciences

An Access to HE Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences is for you if you want to build on your skills and prepare for University study.

The course will cover a range of subjects, preparing you to begin a University course.

Subjects covered may include:
– English
– History
– Sociology
– Psychology
– Creative Writing
– Philosophy
– Geography
– Politics
– Business
– Law
– Criminology
– Cultural Studies
– Social Policy/Social Care
– Teaching
– Biology
– Journalism

Students may go on to many different humanities careers such as: primary or secondary school teaching, advertising, PR, law or journalism.

For more information, you can view the Humanities and Social Sciences framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

Creative Arts

An Access to HE Diploma in Creative Arts is for you if you want to build on your creative skills and prepare for University study.

The course will cover a range of creative subjects and media, preparing you to begin a University course in the Arts.

Subjects covered may include:
– 2D work
– 3D work
– Photography
– Art History

Throughout the year you will build a portfolio of work to be presented in an end of year exhibition.

Students may go on to study fine art, digital media, photography and a range of other creative degrees.

Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Art and Design
– Creative and Digital
– Creative Arts
– Creative Media and Photography
– Creative Writing
– Photography

For more information, you can view the Creative Arts framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

Engineering

In an Access to HE Engineering course you will be taught the maths and physics required to progress to Engineering degrees and you may also learn technical skills such as engineering drawing and computer aided design (CAD).

Learners on the course go to study a range of engineering courses at university such as mechanical, civil, electrical and renewable / environmental engineering.

Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Engineering
– Engineering and Construction

For more information, you can view the Engineering framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

Land-based Studies

An Access to HE Diploma in Land Based Studies will prepare you to study a wide range of courses at University.

You will cover a number of subjects in your course that may include:
– Biology and Biochemistry
– Business
– Animal Management and Welfare
– Materials Science
– Sustainability

Possible degrees include Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Bioveterinary Science, Agriculture and Applied Animal Science.

For more information, you can view the Land-based Studies framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

Criminal Justice and Policing Studies

A Criminal Justice and Policing Access to HE Diploma is for you if you want to persue a career in the Police for or to study criminology.

You will cover a number of subjects in your course that may include:
– Criminology
– Sociology
– Law

Possible degrees include Criminology or Policing studies as well as degree apprenticeships with the Police force.

For more information, you can view the Criminal Justice and Policing Studies framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

If your local college does not offer a Criminal Justice and Policing course, a Law, Social Work or Social Sciences course may still help you to achieve your goals.

Business

An Access to HE Diploma in Business is for you if you want to start a career in the Business sector.

You may study some of the following subjects:
– Marketing
– Human Resources and Managing People
– Leadership
– Maths
– Economics
– Law

Students may go on to study degrees in Business, Management, Marketing or Finance.

Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Business
– Business and Law
– Business Management
– Economics for Managers
– Hospitality and Tourism

For more information, you can view the Business framework here.
Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

Science

An Access to HE Diploma in Science will prepare you for a wide range of University courses.

You will study a range of subjects to prepare you for University which may include:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics
– Maths
– Psychology
– Environmental Science

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including lab reports, group work and presentations.

Students who study Access to HE Science Diplomas go on to study may different Science degrees, from Chemistry, Biology and Physics to Environmental Science and Radiography.

Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Science
– Combined Sciences
– Health Science Professions
– Health Science
– Science and Engineering
– Science and Health
– Science for Health Practitioners

For more information, you can view the Science framework here.

Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.

If your local college does not offer a Science course or Health course might still help you to achieve your goals.