Course description
Access to Higher Education courses are one year intensive courses for adult students age 19+ who are intending to study for a degree at university but who do not have the required qualifications for entry, for example BTECs or A-Levels at Level 3. This is your opportunity to re-enter the world of education and gain that degree you deserve. You will be able to study in the following areas - English, Maths, ICT, Fundamental Chemistry, Biology and Physics The tutorial programme will include study skills, interview techniques, examination skills, assertiveness training, higher education awareness.
Do you work at this organisation and want to update this page?
Is there out-of-date information about your organisation or courses published here? Fill out this form to get in touch with us.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
You must: Have GCSE grade A* - C in Maths and a Science Subject. Ideally, you will also have GCSE grade A* - C in English. Be able to prove that your university choices will accept a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in place of GCSEs. This only applies if you do not have the required GCSEs but you do have Functional Skills at Level 2. Undertake relevant work experience/placement. You must achieve at least Level 2 in your initial assessment for English and at least Level 1 in your initial assessment for Maths. This does not apply if you have GCSE certificates in these subjects showing passes at A* - C taken in the last 5 years. Maths and English Qualifications If you need Level 2 qualifications in English, Maths or Science we recommend that you achieve these qualifications before applying for an Access to HE programme. You can study for these Level 2 qualifications at Barking & Dagenham College.