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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
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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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This course requires you to follow an application process.


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  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. 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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This course requires you to follow an application process.


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  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. 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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This course requires you to follow an application process.