At Stonebridge College, we realise that you probably have lots of questions about the Access to HE Diploma. This is why we\u2019ve collated 10 facts that might help answer your queries\u2026<\/p>\n
1. Access to Higher Education courses are available in all English regions and in Wales.<\/span><\/h2>\nThere are over 300 places across England and Wales where you can study an Access to HE Diploma. This means that wherever you are, you should be able to find a local course provider. It is worth noting, however, that in Scotland there is a slightly different system. A different scheme runs in Scotland, via the Scottish Wider Access Programme.<\/p>\n
2. Access to HE Diplomas are widely recognised by universities.<\/span><\/h2>\nYou may be surprised to learn that UK universities are more than willing to accept Access to HE Diploma graduates. Obviously, it is advised that you check with your intended institution before you apply for your chosen degree course or programme. However, most establishments now list the qualification on their website in the \u201centry requirements\u201d section.<\/p>\n
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3. The Access to HE Diploma was designed for the purpose of entry to university in the UK.<\/span><\/h2>\nThis qualification has been specifically tailored to students who want to attend university in the UK. If you do want to go overseas to complete your degree programme, you may have to complete a bit more research as to whether this qualification is suitable. In general, we would recommend getting in touch with the overseas university directly.<\/p>\n
4. The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification.<\/span><\/h2>\nMore popular Level 3 qualifications you may have heard of include Scottish Highers <\/a>and A-levels<\/a>. As the Access to HE Diploma is a Level 3 qualification, this means that it is equivalent to A-levels and Scottish Highers in terms of difficulty. There is currently no standard way to measure if it is equivalent in terms of volume.<\/p>\n5. Access to HE Diplomas have been around since 1989.<\/span><\/h2>\nYou may not have known this, but a national framework of Access to HE Diplomas has been around since 1989. This means, that as it stands, they have been around for 29 years. The very first Access to Higher Education courses, which were focused mainly on teacher training, have actually been around since the 1970s. These courses led to the development of courses in other subjects, such as science<\/a> and business & management<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Senior](\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/stonebridge-associated-colleges-cman.jpg\")
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6. Your Access to HE Diploma course doesn\u2019t have to match the subject you pursue at uni.<\/span><\/h2>\nChoosing a university course can be difficult. While you may be sure you want to go to university, you may not have decided entirely what it is you want to study once you get there. The good news is you don\u2019t have to decide just yet. As long as your Access to Higher Education Diploma draws enough similarities with the degree programme, you may still be accepted.<\/p>\n
7. There are a number of courses available via distance learning or online study.<\/span><\/h2>\nWhile some Access to HE Diploma providers require students to physically attend classes or meetings, you can gain an Access to Higher Education Diploma from the comfort of your own home. Online Access to Higher Education courses, like the ones we offer at Stonebridge College, allow students to be more flexible with their studies. These distance learning courses make study possible for those with busy work and family lives.<\/p>\n
8. Most Access to HE Diplomas can be completed in just under a year.<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you want to complete A-levels, you will usually have to spend two years working on them. The good news for Access to Higher Education Diploma students is that their qualification can be completed in less than a year.<\/p>\n
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9. You may not have to pay for your Access to HE Diploma.<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you are over 19 years old and a UK citizen, you are probably eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. This loan will cover the costs of your diploma in full. If you subsequently go on to complete an undergraduate degree and you take out another loan, you won\u2019t have to repay the first one. If you don\u2019t go to uni and never earn over \u00a325,725, you will also be exempt from repayments.<\/p>\n
10. Each year over 20,000 Access to HE graduates progress to university.<\/span><\/h2>\nBelieve it or not, Access to Higher Education Diploma graduates are in their thousands. If they can do it, then so can you. If you have the motivation and desire to transform your life, this could be the path for you. What\u2019s more, you can enrol at any time of the year. So don\u2019t hesitate: head over to our Access to Higher Education courses page<\/a> and pick the pathway that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK\u2019s leading online learning providers offering a range of courses from GCSE\u2019s to Access to HE Diplomas. Whatever the reason you have to get back into education Stonebridge could have the course you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n
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Click below to view our Access to Higher Education Diplomas and enrol.<\/p>\n
You may be surprised to learn that UK universities are more than willing to accept Access to HE Diploma graduates. Obviously, it is advised that you check with your intended institution before you apply for your chosen degree course or programme. However, most establishments now list the qualification on their website in the \u201centry requirements\u201d section.<\/p>\n
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3. The Access to HE Diploma was designed for the purpose of entry to university in the UK.<\/span><\/h2>\nThis qualification has been specifically tailored to students who want to attend university in the UK. If you do want to go overseas to complete your degree programme, you may have to complete a bit more research as to whether this qualification is suitable. In general, we would recommend getting in touch with the overseas university directly.<\/p>\n
4. The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification.<\/span><\/h2>\nMore popular Level 3 qualifications you may have heard of include Scottish Highers <\/a>and A-levels<\/a>. As the Access to HE Diploma is a Level 3 qualification, this means that it is equivalent to A-levels and Scottish Highers in terms of difficulty. There is currently no standard way to measure if it is equivalent in terms of volume.<\/p>\n5. Access to HE Diplomas have been around since 1989.<\/span><\/h2>\nYou may not have known this, but a national framework of Access to HE Diplomas has been around since 1989. This means, that as it stands, they have been around for 29 years. The very first Access to Higher Education courses, which were focused mainly on teacher training, have actually been around since the 1970s. These courses led to the development of courses in other subjects, such as science<\/a> and business & management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
6. Your Access to HE Diploma course doesn\u2019t have to match the subject you pursue at uni.<\/span><\/h2>\nChoosing a university course can be difficult. While you may be sure you want to go to university, you may not have decided entirely what it is you want to study once you get there. The good news is you don\u2019t have to decide just yet. As long as your Access to Higher Education Diploma draws enough similarities with the degree programme, you may still be accepted.<\/p>\n
7. There are a number of courses available via distance learning or online study.<\/span><\/h2>\nWhile some Access to HE Diploma providers require students to physically attend classes or meetings, you can gain an Access to Higher Education Diploma from the comfort of your own home. Online Access to Higher Education courses, like the ones we offer at Stonebridge College, allow students to be more flexible with their studies. These distance learning courses make study possible for those with busy work and family lives.<\/p>\n
8. Most Access to HE Diplomas can be completed in just under a year.<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you want to complete A-levels, you will usually have to spend two years working on them. The good news for Access to Higher Education Diploma students is that their qualification can be completed in less than a year.<\/p>\n
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9. You may not have to pay for your Access to HE Diploma.<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you are over 19 years old and a UK citizen, you are probably eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. This loan will cover the costs of your diploma in full. If you subsequently go on to complete an undergraduate degree and you take out another loan, you won\u2019t have to repay the first one. If you don\u2019t go to uni and never earn over \u00a325,725, you will also be exempt from repayments.<\/p>\n
10. Each year over 20,000 Access to HE graduates progress to university.<\/span><\/h2>\nBelieve it or not, Access to Higher Education Diploma graduates are in their thousands. If they can do it, then so can you. If you have the motivation and desire to transform your life, this could be the path for you. What\u2019s more, you can enrol at any time of the year. So don\u2019t hesitate: head over to our Access to Higher Education courses page<\/a> and pick the pathway that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK\u2019s leading online learning providers offering a range of courses from GCSE\u2019s to Access to HE Diplomas. Whatever the reason you have to get back into education Stonebridge could have the course you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n
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Click below to view our Access to Higher Education Diplomas and enrol.<\/p>\n
More popular Level 3 qualifications you may have heard of include Scottish Highers <\/a>and A-levels<\/a>. As the Access to HE Diploma is a Level 3 qualification, this means that it is equivalent to A-levels and Scottish Highers in terms of difficulty. There is currently no standard way to measure if it is equivalent in terms of volume.<\/p>\n You may not have known this, but a national framework of Access to HE Diplomas has been around since 1989. This means, that as it stands, they have been around for 29 years. The very first Access to Higher Education courses, which were focused mainly on teacher training, have actually been around since the 1970s. These courses led to the development of courses in other subjects, such as science<\/a> and business & management<\/a>.<\/p>\n Choosing a university course can be difficult. While you may be sure you want to go to university, you may not have decided entirely what it is you want to study once you get there. The good news is you don\u2019t have to decide just yet. As long as your Access to Higher Education Diploma draws enough similarities with the degree programme, you may still be accepted.<\/p>\n While some Access to HE Diploma providers require students to physically attend classes or meetings, you can gain an Access to Higher Education Diploma from the comfort of your own home. Online Access to Higher Education courses, like the ones we offer at Stonebridge College, allow students to be more flexible with their studies. These distance learning courses make study possible for those with busy work and family lives.<\/p>\n If you want to complete A-levels, you will usually have to spend two years working on them. The good news for Access to Higher Education Diploma students is that their qualification can be completed in less than a year.<\/p>\n If you are over 19 years old and a UK citizen, you are probably eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. This loan will cover the costs of your diploma in full. If you subsequently go on to complete an undergraduate degree and you take out another loan, you won\u2019t have to repay the first one. If you don\u2019t go to uni and never earn over \u00a325,725, you will also be exempt from repayments.<\/p>\n Believe it or not, Access to Higher Education Diploma graduates are in their thousands. If they can do it, then so can you. If you have the motivation and desire to transform your life, this could be the path for you. What\u2019s more, you can enrol at any time of the year. So don\u2019t hesitate: head over to our Access to Higher Education courses page<\/a> and pick the pathway that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK\u2019s leading online learning providers offering a range of courses from GCSE\u2019s to Access to HE Diplomas. Whatever the reason you have to get back into education Stonebridge could have the course you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click below to view our Access to Higher Education Diplomas and enrol.<\/p>\n5. Access to HE Diplomas have been around since 1989.<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n6. Your Access to HE Diploma course doesn\u2019t have to match the subject you pursue at uni.<\/span><\/h2>\n
7. There are a number of courses available via distance learning or online study.<\/span><\/h2>\n
8. Most Access to HE Diplomas can be completed in just under a year.<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n9. You may not have to pay for your Access to HE Diploma.<\/span><\/h2>\n
10. Each year over 20,000 Access to HE graduates progress to university.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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