Thinking about studying an Access to Education Diploma?
The Access to HE Diploma is a national Level 3 qualification that is recognised by universities in England and Wales and is designed to enable learners without traditional qualifications to progress onto degree courses and higher degree apprenticeships. By choosing an Access to HE Diploma you are embarking on a journey which has proven successful and life changing for hundreds of thousands of students over the years. Did you know QAA recently celebrated the registration of the one millionth Access to HE student?
A typical Access to HE Diploma programme may be studied for one year full-time or two years part-time. Programmes offered during the day are generally organised to allow students to fit their study around their home, family and work commitments and can be delivered in a traditional classroom setting, or as a blended learning course depending on the particular Diploma and centre.
To support your decision making you may choose to access two tools designed by QAA – Career Coach and Course Search
Career Coach
Access to Higher Education’s Career Coach is a great interactive tool which supports students to choose an Access to HE course relevant to their career aspirations. It provides tailored advice and information on the skills and knowledge needed for particular jobs, common progression routes and salaries, along with a CV builder and the latest vacancies.
For more information
Visit www.accesstohe.ac.uk/about-access/career-coach
Course Search
QAA’s course search will help you to find approved Access to HE Diplomas. You may search by Diploma title, subject area, location or both. Search results will provide the details you require to seek further Information from the centres.
The course search can be accessed by visiting Course Search (accesstohe.ac.uk)
Regulation
Policies
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group have in place policies to support centres with their delivery and to ensure compliance with our regulators. All centers approved to offer the AIM Access to Higher Education Diplomas must follow the policies below and these are also accessible to students.