Access to Higher Education Diploma (Educational Studies) L3 - Subject to Approval

Course overview

TThe AIM Access to HE Diploma is a level 3 qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

This fully recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma Education course is ideal for anyone looking to change their career or return to education.

This course is the equivalent to three A Levels, allowing you to progress to an Education-related degree at university after completing your course.

The Access to HE Diploma (Education) aims to develop your knowledge and skills in a range of different education-related professions. You will study a variety of different units that will help to prepare you for both a career in education and for study in Higher Education.

You don't need to sit any exams as part of your course, you are assessed via your assignments.

You'll also receive guidance to help you with your UCAS application.

In less than one year this means that you can achieve everything you need to move on to university.

Course requirements

There is an interview for the Education course and some screening tests.

It is desirable that you have a Level 2 in Maths and English - this can be Functional Skills or GCSE grade 4/C or higher. If you have not achieved Maths or English you will need to study these alongside your course. Some courses at HE require these qualification as an entry requirement.

Our Pre-Access to HE course can help you build on your study skills if you don’t feel ready for Level 3 studies.

You must be 19 or over to apply for this course.

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees, which is written off if you complete your university course within the time given by the university you apply to.

You may qualify for support with your course costs e.g., stationery and meals.

You will also get free support with childcare.

What will I do?

You will explore how people learn and how to support learning whilst developing your own skills and knowledge in key curriculum areas.

This qualification also allows you to undertake units from different subject groups including:

• ITT Education

• Psychology

• Health studies

• Sociology and social policy

The units within these groups include:

• The School in a Wider Context

• Memory

• Carrying out Research in Psychology

• Nutrition and Lifestyle

• Understanding Mental Health.

Throughout the Diploma, you will also develop transferable skills such as working with others in teams, planning and preparing, understanding how people learn and explaining complex ideas effectively.

What will it give me?

You will attain a Level 3 Diploma in Education on this programme, which will enable you to apply for university.

All Level 3 units are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction which will inform your UCAS points for HE.

You must achieve 60 credits in total which are used to calculate UCAS points:

• 45 graded credits

• 15 ungraded

Materials needed

A laptop computer is recommended, but the College also has dedicated IT facilities for degree students and adults.

What can I do when I finish?

Progression opportunities The aim of this qualification is to prepare students for progression into higher education subjects including, but not limited to:

Education studies

Initial teacher education

Primary education

Secondary education

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!