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Access to Higher Education and Pre-Access

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Access to Higher Education Diplomas are for students who would like to study at degree level, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications needed. Courses start in September and February each year, please check our website for updated information.

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Access to Higher Education Diploma Health Professions - Level 3

This Access to Higher Education course will prepare you for study in heath related subjects at university giving you the skills you will need for research, independent and study and time management. Interviews begin in September.

course code: 26A001

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 21 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 31 weeks
Times: Monday Tuesday 09:30-17:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £3,384.00 - this includes exam fee £133.90 and the tuition fee £3,250.10 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Access to Higher Education Diploma Social Science - Level 3

This Access to Higher Education course will prepare you to study wide range of subjects at university e.g. social work, psychology giving you the skills you will need for research, independent and study and time management. Interviews begin in September.

course code: 26A002

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 21 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 31 weeks
Times: Monday Tuesday 09:30-17:00
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £3,022.00 - this includes exam fee £133.90 and the tuition fee £2,888.10 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Pre-Access to Higher Education Working in Health - Level 2

If you want to prepare for an Access to Higher Education course or already know you can go to University but want to prepare your study and learning skills at a higher level, our level 2 course is for you.

course code: 26A005

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 30 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 17 weeks
Times: Wednesday Thursday 09:30-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £991.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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