FAQ's - Courses: Access Courses

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What is an Access course? (access to technology)

The main aim of Access programmes is to prepare adult learners from non-traditional backgrounds and under-represented groups for admission to undergraduate education.

Access programmes are specially designed to prepare mature students for entry into HE and provide the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to progress to a degree or diploma course at a university or college. These programmes enable mature students who lack the necessary educational background (ie level 2 and level 3 qualifications of O levels, GCSEs and A levels/AGNVQs) to acquire the Access to HE qualification which is equivalent in standard to these qualifications.

A typical Access programme takes either a year full-time or one or two years part-time although it is sometimes possible to spread study over a longer period.

All Access to HE programmes which are approved under the QAA Recognition Scheme (ie recognised courses in England , Wales and Northern Ireland ) are listed on the UCAS Access Courses database. This database provides regularly updated course details giving course title, tutor contact, curriculum, methods of assessment, and requirements for achieving the Access to HE certificate for all approved Access courses.

Access courses available

A foundation/access course is available in Computing and Electronic Technology .|

The Electronic & Computing Technology Balancing Studies is intended to facilitate wider access to all courses offered by the department. This course is part of an extended HND or degree programme and thus all full-time UK and EU students are eligible for a mandatory award through their LEA or the DfEE, subject to the normal conditions.

Click here for more information about the foundation/access course is available in Computing and Electronic Technology.|

More Information about Access Courses available.|

A significant number of students entering Higher Education now do so from Access programmes. Therefore, as an aid to admissions tutors, UCAS is pleased to announce a new website dedicated to Access issues. For a full list of access courses available and more information about Access courses please click here|.

Access Course Search|

The General search will guide you through the selection process also offering options for restricting your search.

About Access courses|

For comprehensive information on the Access to Higher Education Provision choose About Access courses.

(FAQ Number 90)