ABOUT
If you would like to study Engineering or a related course at university, but left school without the qualifications you need, then this Access to HE course could be for you. Each year, over 20,000 Access to HE students apply for a degree course at a UK university; if you go on to complete a relevant degree at university, your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off by Student Finance England.
The Humanities and Social Science Diploma is the most suitable programme for students who want to study for a degree in History, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, or Psychology or a related course at university.
You will learn study skills such as note-taking, essay writing, reading and research, exam preparation, and oral presentation.
A personal tutor will support you throughout the course and guide you in applying for higher education courses.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will be introduced to the principles of engineering whilst studying advanced-level maths and physics to give you the foundational knowledge required for an engineering degree.
Topics can include:
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Atomic physics
- Principles of engineering
- Motion
- Energy and forces
- Thermal properties of matter
- Scientific research methods
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need:
- To be aged 19 or older
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or A*-C); however, you will be considered for the course if you have one GCSE at grade A*-C in Maths or English with the offer of GCSE classes in addition to the course
All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
This course is assessed through coursework assignments, tests and examinations throughout the course, which are set and marked by your teachers and externally moderated by OCN London.
Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on a number of set pieces of work such as essays, projects, presentations and tests.
FEES
Adults - Access to Higher Education
If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
If you are aged 19-24 and this is your first Level 3 course, you may be eligible for free tuition.
If you are 24 years or older you will need to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to HE course once you complete a higher education course. This means you do not have to repay it if you complete your University degree course.
PROGRESSION
Once you have completed your Access to HE course, you can progress to a Higher Education degree at a university or college.
You should check requirements for specific degree courses - different Higher Education institutions may have different entry requirements for similar courses.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
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of people went into Higher Education after completing the course