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Course Start Date: September (Tuesday and Thursday Evenings)An Access to Higher Education Diploma is the ideal way for adult students (aged 19+) without traditional A Levels or Level 3 qualifications to qualify for entry to a degree or other Higher Education course.The course leads to a qualification at Level 3 (equivalent to A Level) and are intensive courses that allow you to study part-time, whilst still working or meeting other commitments. Universities and other Higher Education providers fully recognise our Access Diplomas as sufficient to meet the entry criteria for various degree courses.The Humanities pathway is our broadest Diploma and offers a diverse curriculum that allows us to offer a Business option. The key subjects you will study on this pathway include: English, Sociology, Business studies, Law and Cultural studies. By delving into these subjects, you’ll develop a strong foundation in communication, critical thinking, and business skills.
You will need to provide evidence of having achieved GCSE English Language grade C/5 or above and at least one other qualification at Level 2, for example Pre-Access Level 2, FS/GCSE Maths, English Literature or any Level 2 in a relevant field of study.Students are also required to carry out their own research into the specific entry requirements for their chosen university courses prior to application.
The course is taught by experienced subject matter experts and includes a blend of theoretical and practical elements.In the early weeks of the course students will be taught study skills to introduce and develop essay writing and academic skills to help them complete assessments; they will also receive advice and support in the process of completing the application to university. In addition to the contact hours, students will be required to complete independent work each week. The following units are studied on the Humanities and Business Pathway: Business Communication Developing a Business Plan Marketing Principles and Implications for Business The Nature and Context of Business Business Recruitment and Retention Consumer Society Employment Law Communication of Culture Shakespeare’s Drama Studying a Play Studying Literature Introduction to Sociology The Sociology of Education Independent Academic Study (Humanities)
Teaching and learning strategies will be varied to appeal to the learning needs and preferences of a wide range of students. Methods may include: discussion, group tasks, pair activities, lectures, independent research tasks, reading and summarising, multimedia content supported by Moodle and Google Classroom.
Assessment is made through completion of assignment based activities, essays, course work, independent study and research, practical work and class based tests. In order to achieve an overall pass, students must achieve 60 credits, of which at least 45 are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
The progression routes from this Diploma could include, but are not limited to, degrees in business studies, marketing, human resource management, event management, finance, accounting, business administration, computing, management, business and law.
