About Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Law)

Our Access course provides an exciting opportunity to gain the required qualifications for entry to a business or law degree at university.

The course is suitable for students who do not have traditional qualifications such as A Levels, or who require relevant qualifications to meet the entry requirements for their chosen degree.

This is an intensive one-year course for those looking to progress to university for degrees in business and/or law. It is also suitable for those looking to progress to a degree-level apprenticeship in a relevant field.

Our Access course provides an excellent foundation for you to study at university level. Alongside subject specific learning, you will also develop academic and research skills that are necessary to study at degree level.

Our Access courses have excellent success rates and are delivered by highly experienced and knowledgeable tutors.  Students can benefit from learning support sessions where appropriate.

Learners attend classes for two evenings a week plus occasional Saturday workshops.  You will study modules in:

·         Business

·         Law

·         Study Skills

Entry Requirements

You should be aged 19+

You should have English GCSE grade C/4 or above, or the Level 2 equivalent.

A Maths qualification is not required for this course, however, may be required for degree-level study, depending on the university and course.

If you do not hold these qualifications, we can offer a “Pre-Access” year.  Contact adulted@collyers.ac.uk or call us on 01403 216597 to find out more.

Assessment

There are no end of year exams.

Assessment takes place throughout the course and includes essay, exams, presentations and coursework. You will submit these via an online E-portfolio.

Progression

Most students progress to university or a degree level apprenticeship after this course.

How to apply

If you wish to apply, please complete the following form, providing as much detail as possible. Alternatively, please call us on 01403 216597 or email adulted@collyers.ac.uk.

Induction

Students are required to attend a College induction prior to the course start date.

Fees

This course may be free (fully funded) to students who are 19-23 and don’t already hold a full Level 3 qualification.

Most students use an Advanced Learner Loan to fund the course fees. These loans are written off when you complete your degree.

The standard fee for this course is £3,172.

A £150 non-refundable deposit is payable at the point of booking.

There are no external exams/assessments. Scheduled internal exams/assessments costs are included in the course fees. However, resits will be charged for. For further details see our Fees and Funding page.