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16-19 Full-time online applications are now closed.

New applications must be submitted in person. To apply, please visit the college from Monday 24 August to complete your application with a member of our team.

Update for September Part-Time Applicants
We are aware that a recent technical issue on our application system caused some applicants to receive an automated notification stating they could not proceed with their part-time course application. We are pleased to confirm that this issue is now fully resolved.  Thank you for your patience.

Access to Higher Education

Access to Higher Education

Access to Higher Education

Access to Higher Education

Get your qualifications for university

If you’re planning a new career and need a degree to move forward, our Access to Higher Education Diplomas could help you find the path to success. If you don’t already have the qualifications to get a place at university, our one-year Access to Higher Education Diplomas will give you the introductory knowledge you need and help bring your academic skills up to the required level.

This course is an intensive but supportive route to gaining the academic skills and introductory knowledge needed for university. To enrol, you’ll need GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2. If you only have English or maths you can complete the other at the same time.

Our courses

This Access to Higher Education Diploma has a strong emphasis on the skills required of workers in the health service and will provide you with the entry requirements to apply for a range of options at university. For example, Adult Nursing, Children Nursing, Mental Health and Learning disability Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. The course also includes the first aider certificate.

Find out more and apply now.

This Access to Higher Education Diploma has a strong emphasis on both biology and chemistry and will give you the entry requirements to apply for a range of options at university. For example, Medicine, Biomedical Science, Radiography, Podiatry and Physiotherapy.

Find out more and apply here.

This Access to Higher Education Diploma provides learners with a firm foundation in terms of knowledge, skills and understanding of science and will give you the entry requirements to apply for a range of options at university. For example, Environmental studies, Criminology, Psychology, Biotechnology 

Find out more and apply here.

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