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Access to HE: Nursing Level 3 Diploma

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

An Access to Higher Education course is for 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. It is appropriate for those returning to education after a number of years, for example in employment, bringing up a family or having a career break. A high level of motivation is required to complete the course. Access programmes are intensive courses designed for mature students who wish to progress to a British university. They have been developed to enable mature students to gain the skills and knowledge to cope with the academic demands of Higher Education. Study our one year Access to HE: Nursing Level 3 Diploma programme and gain the skills, experience and confidence you need for a career where you can make a difference to the lives of hundreds of patients. On successful completion of this course you will be awarded the following qualification certificate: Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery). 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

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Reading

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