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.
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.
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.
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The Access to HE in Counselling is specifically designed to prepare students for the profession of counselling.
You will learn about counselling theory and be given the chance to develop skills key to succeed as a counsellor.
In the course you will study a range of subjects that may include:
– Professional relationships
– Loss and endings
– Counselling in practice
Many students progress to university degrees in Counselling, although others go on to study associated degrees such as social work, psychology, and criminology.
For more information, you can view the Counselling framework here.
Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.
If your local college does not offer a Counselling course, a Social Sciences course might still help you to achieve your goals.
An Access to HE Diploma in Medicine is designed for students who want to become Doctors.
You will study a range of subjects to prepare you for University which will include:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Physics and Maths
– Professional Behaviours
Students completing the course go on to study Medicine, Biology and Biomedical Science at University.
For more information, you can view the Medicine framework here.
Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.
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.
Students that complete an Access to HE Diploma in Education usually go on to study for professional teaching qualifications or Education related degrees.
You will cover a number of subjects in your course that may include:
– Higher education study skills
– Education practice and theory
– Introduction to subject areas you may choose to specialise in as a teacher
Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Education
– Education, Teaching and Childhood Studies
– Primary Education
– Teacher Training
For more information, you can view the Education framework here.
Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.
An Access to HE Diploma in Veterinary Science 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
– Chemistry
– Veterinary Law
– Animal Handling
– Business
Students go on to study a wide range of degrees to prepare them for work including: Veterinary Science, Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science.
For more information, you can view the Veterinary Science framework here.
Find out more and sign up to a course at your local college.
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.
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.
