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Access to HE Diploma (Science)

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 3Access to higher educationAccess to Higher Education Diploma (from 2014 onwards)1 yearFull time£3,384

What the college says

If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE, see 'Additional Information' tab for more details. Apply today and our team will confirm if you could qualify for free place, with no obligation. An Access course is for mature students (19+) who have been out of full-time education for one or more years and would like to go on to higher education but do not have the formal qualifications needed. On the Access to HE Diploma (Science) pathway you will gain scientific knowledge of a wide range of areas including: the main body system; cell division and genetics; the nervous system; disease and immunity. Your psychology studies will look at human behaviour and let you experience and explore various theories and methods. Benefits of studying with Activate Learning: Designed exclusively for adults (19+), Supportive environment provided through tutors with subject expertise and includes guidance webinars for every module., One year programme equivalent to three A Levels, allowing you to achieve the qualification you need to progress to university., Widely recognised and accepted qualification by UK universities. This is validated and moderated by Ascentis under licence from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Help and guidance on writing your personal statement and completing your UCAS application, Flexible learning enabling you to study whilst working and personal commitments, Funding with the Advanced Learner Loan available., . Course Fees &pound

What you need to get on

Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course*, for university, you will need to have a GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in both English and maths, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification. *The Engineering and some Science pathways do require you to already have achieved a grade 4 (C) in Maths. These pathways will also require an additional entrance ass. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

How you are assessed

A one-year route into university for people without A levels. Usually 19 and over.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Reading College

    Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Oxford City Centre College

    Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SA

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Reading
  • 1 September 2026 · Oxford

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