ACCESS TO HE
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If you would like to study at University or Higher Education , but you ’ ve been out of education for a while or don ’ t have the qualifications you need , then an Access to HE Diploma will prepare you for studying in your new career pathway !
An Access to HE Diploma enables adult learners into education – developing your skills ,
knowledge and confidence in preparation to start your degree or degree apprenticeships course and achieve your career ambitions .
The Diploma can be completed in one year on a part-time basis , giving you the flexibility to schedule your studies around your work and / or family commitments .
CASE STUDIES
Richard Bairstow Access to HE Diploma - Computing at Middlesbrough College
Higher Education Study FdSc in Web & Design BA Web & Multimedia , Teesside University
Currently in Full-Time Employment : Shortly after graduating from University Richard was hired by Visualsoft , where he works , as a Frontend web developer in their Research and Development team , maintaining and developing existing platforms , features , and services , and is responsible for the development of next-generation platforms using cutting-edge technologies . Richard said “ This was ultimately my dream job and the best possible start to my career in web development , as Visualsoft is one of the largest ecommerce platforms in the UK .”
How has your experience of studying an Access to HE Diploma changed you ?
On a personal level my access course massively improved my confidence and my attitude toward learning . It also helped me develop an understanding of academia , which greatly helped me during my University studies .”
Louise Harris Access to HE Diploma - Health at Calderdale College
Higher Education Study BSc Adult Nursing , University of Manchester
Currently in Full-Time Employment : Louise is now employed as a Registered General Nurse at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in the NHS and is considering continuing her studies by undertaking a PGCE to potentially teach health studies .
How has your experience of studying an Access to HE Diploma changed you ?
I ’ m a completely different person to what I was back then , I ’ ve gained confidence in myself that I never thought possible .”