Access to Higher Education Diploma
This course provides entry to a wide range of degree courses and professional training.
Your learning will be facilitated by a range of activities ranging from, teacher input, group work, seminar presentations, research activities and personal study.
The Access Main Course offers a programme of academic study, equivalent to A Levels, leading to entry on degree and diploma courses. It has two elements:
1. Core Studies (Seminar Presentations, Study Skills, Academic Writing and Academic/Group/Personal Tutorials).
2. Additional or Specialist Studies (chosen according to your needs and the course of study which you want to pursue).
Choose from the following Access Diplomas:
You should prepare a written response to the questions below, and during your 20 minute interview be prepared to answer questions on what you have researched. You should bring in and submit your notes of this research (word-processed or handwritten) as these will also be used to assess you for selection. The interview process involves determining whether you have sufficiently researched you chosen degree pathway.
Please also bring in the email correspondence you have had with the universities you are intending to apply to, providing such information as the required GCSE maths and English/Level 2 qualifications.
You should take time to research your chosen Higher Education programme and future career, you will be asked questions about your research at interview.
- What have you been doing in the last 3-4 years?
- At which University and which Higher Education programme do you wish to progress onto following the Access programme?
- What has influenced your choice of Higher Education programme?
- Describe some of your strengths and explain how these can be applied to further study or your career goal.
- Describe some of your weaknesses and how you could improve them.
- Where do you wish to study?
- What qualifications are required to progress onto your Higher Education programme, including Access grade, preferred subjects to be studied and Access Diploma type.
- Details of any work experience/voluntary work required.
- Mode of HE study e.g. modules studied on the programme, work placements, exams.
- In relation to a career, what do you know about factors such as shift patterns, pay, location, jobs market etc.
- What is the level of competition for a place on the higher education course to which you would like to apply?
- What alternative course/s have you researched if your degree application is unsuccessful?
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester |
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2021 |
| Attendance | Approximately 3 days per week |
| Fee(s) | Subject to age and diploma choice: Fees on Application |
Disclaimer
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The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.
The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.
