Access to University Level
If you are a mature student who missed the opportunity to go to university, our Access to University
Level course is designed specifically for you. Gloucestershire College is the first stop on your journey to
university, with excellent tutoring to give you the qualifications you need to progress, and personalised
support throughout your university application.
The Access to University Level course has been designed to fast-track
your route to university, with the ability to choose between diplomas in:
• Health and Human Sciences
• Humanities and Social Science
• Science
These diploma areas can lead to rewarding careers in midwifery,
nursing, social work and teaching, in addition to many other career
options. Your Access to University Level qualification is valid for life,
giving you time to gain valuable work experience before starting your
desired degree programme.
Entry Requirements
You should ideally have either GCSE English or GCSE Maths at Grade
4 (C) before starting the course. Alternatively, we accept Functional
Skills Level 2 English or Maths. Subject to your performance in our
literacy and numeracy tests, we can offer the second GCSE alongside
the Access to HE Diploma.
If you have neither, subject to your performance in your written English
and numeracy tests, we may be able to offer a two year option where
you complete your GCSE English and Maths in the first year and
progress to Access in the second year.
Career Paths
Midwifery, nursing, social work, teaching, paramedic, psychologist,
childcare, occupational therapy, criminology, health professional,
mental health nursing, and more.
Funding
Most UK students aged 19-23 will be entitled to full funding for
this course.
If you're aged 24+ you may be eligible for the Advanced Learner Loan
to pay course fees. Loan eligibility does not depend on income and
there are no credit checks. Student Finance England will write off your
Advanced Learner Loan once you complete your university degree.
This is a significant saving compared to a university foundation
degree, which is usually priced at the same amount as each
undergraduate year.
Campus: Cheltenham Full time: 1 Year
We achieved a
pass
rate
in 2021 / 2022.
(OCN London Access
to HE Data 2021/2022).
99%
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