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.

Health Professions

An Access to HE Diploma in Health professions 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:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics
– Health
– Sociology
– Psychology
– Social Care
– Maths

Students go on to study a variety of degrees including Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Nutrition.

For more information, you can view the Health Professions 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.

Computing

An Access to HE Diploma in Computing is for students who wish to improve their IT skills and enter careers in computing.

In the course you will study a range of subjects that may include:
– Databases
– Spreadsheet Modelling
– Programming
– Coding
– Electronics

Students go on to study courses such as Computer Science, Games Technology and Web Development at University.

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

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

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

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.