Course description
Access to Higher Education (HE) diplomas prepares adults without traditional qualifications such as A Levels for study at university. This diploma is widely recognised by UK universities and Colleges. You will be given the opportunity to develop not only academic knowledge in your chosen subjects but also broader study skills to help you succeed at university. For further information on the benefits of studying an Access course and what it can lead to, please visit our Awarding body website at https://www.cava.ac.uk/about-access-to-he/for-students/
In this pathway you will study History, English Literature and Sociology, as well as a compulsory Study Skills course. In addition to the compulsory subjects you will attend tutorial and have the opportunity to meet with your personal tutor regularly on a one-to-one basis.
You are advised to apply for this course between November 2023 and June 2024 . Interviews start in February and this is a popular course.
Financial Assistance
For most students, the Access to HE Diploma is free (subject to eligibility for funding).
&bull If you are aged between 19-23 and do not have a Level 3 qualification already, there will be no tuition costs.
&bull If you are aged 19-23 with a full Level 3 qualification or aged 24+, you may still be eligible for a free course through CPCA funding. If not, you should qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay your Access course tuition fees (see
http://www.camre.ac.uk/adult-learners/24plus-loans/). This loan is currently written off if you then go on to complete a Higher Education qualification. Please contact our Learner Futures Centre on 01223 226315 or email financialsupport@camre.ac.uk.
You may be also eligible for financial support towards costs such as travel, equipment, books and childcare through the Advanced Learner loan bursary or 19+ bursary
.
If you are applying as an International Student, please contact our International Centre via email intenquiry@camre.ac.uk or telephone 00 44 (0)1223 226317.
In this pathway you will study History, English Literature and Sociology, as well as a compulsory Study Skills course. In addition to the compulsory subjects you will attend tutorial and have the opportunity to meet with your personal tutor regularly on a one-to-one basis.
You are advised to apply for this course between November 2023 and June 2024 . Interviews start in February and this is a popular course.
Financial Assistance
For most students, the Access to HE Diploma is free (subject to eligibility for funding).
&bull If you are aged between 19-23 and do not have a Level 3 qualification already, there will be no tuition costs.
&bull If you are aged 19-23 with a full Level 3 qualification or aged 24+, you may still be eligible for a free course through CPCA funding. If not, you should qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay your Access course tuition fees (see
http://www.camre.ac.uk/adult-learners/24plus-loans/). This loan is currently written off if you then go on to complete a Higher Education qualification. Please contact our Learner Futures Centre on 01223 226315 or email financialsupport@camre.ac.uk.
You may be also eligible for financial support towards costs such as travel, equipment, books and childcare through the Advanced Learner loan bursary or 19+ bursary
.
If you are applying as an International Student, please contact our International Centre via email intenquiry@camre.ac.uk or telephone 00 44 (0)1223 226317.
Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Suitability - Who should attend?
Assessment is by coursework and examinations. There will be at least one assignment for each unit (four units per subject). These assignments will be written such as essays / research projects; oral e.g. presentations and there will also be examinations at the end of some units.
This programme take one year, starting at the beginning of September and finishing in late June the following year. In addition to timetabled classes, it is expected that students will complete at least 15 hours of further independent study per week.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Continuing Studies
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