Music Technology

An Access to HE Diploma in Music technology 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:
– Music Technology
– Music Production
– DH and Electronic Music
– Live Sound
– Music Performance
– Songwriting and Composition

The course is suitable for progression to a range of degrees in Music Technology, Music Production, and Live Sound.

For more information, you can view the Music Technology framework here.

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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.

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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.

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Creative Industries

An Access to HE Diploma in Creative Industries 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.

Subjects covered may include:
– Music
– Media
– Creative Writing
– Digital
– Graphic Design
– Creative Marketing
– Journalism
– Games
– Film
– Photography

Students may go on to study degrees in the creative and digital media fields.

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

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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.

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Sports Science

The Access to HE Diploma in Sports Science is designed for students who want to enter careers in the sports sector.

You will learn a range of subjects that may include:
– Human Anatomy
– Excersise Physiology
– Sports Injury and Rehabilitation
– Training and Coaching

Students go on to study courses in Sports and Exercise Science, Sports Development and Coaching, and Physical Education.

Some of our colleges may offer a slightly different title in this subject such as:
– Fitness and Health Science
– Sports Science

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

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Medicine

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.

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Education

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.

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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.

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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.