Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business).

To study an Access to HE Diploma you must be resident in the UK and have a UK postcode.

You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma.

University Entry Criteria

It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted.

In many cases, to get started on courses at university, you will need:

• A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
• A face-to-face interview at the university
• Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
• Course-related work placements or work experience
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.)

It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. Stonebridge will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.

Minimum Age Restriction

This course is ideally suited to those who have completed full-time education but have not achieved the grades required to get into university.

Average Completion Timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment Requirements

A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic poster, academic report, case study analysis, essay, business plan, written evaluation, journal article, portfolio, presentation (video and audio recording), research report, timed test, academic writing skills tasks

Exams Required

There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.

Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional Requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of six months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. The six month period does not start until you have passed unit 2 of your course and you must be submitting assignments regularly (in line with the deadlines in your Individual Learning Plan) to meet this six month requirement. Certificates can only be issued once your course is paid for in full.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Module 1: Academic Writing Skills

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Be able to structure a written response
• Be able to develop a structured response to a plan
• Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose
• Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work

Module 2: Reading and Note Making

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand a range of reading strategies 
• Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts 
• Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources 

Module 3: The Safe and Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the principles of safe and ethical use of generative AI in own subject area 
• Be able to evaluate the use of generative AI tools or resources with regard to academic integrity 
• Be able to evaluate safe and ethical practices in using generative AI in own subject 

Module 4: Business Structures 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Know the various structures a business can take 
• Understand the legal requirements for the formation of a business 
• Understand the benefits of various business structures 

Module 5: IT in Organisations 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the impact of developments in information technology on organisations 
• Understand legal and ethical issues and constraints relating to the use of information in organisations 
• Understand policies for the use of information technology in organisations 

Module 6: Principles of Management 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand historical development of management theory 
• Understand management roles and responsibilities 
• Understand management styles 
• Understand how groups form and evolve 
• Understand decision making processes 
• Understand strategies for conflict management 
• Understand strategies for the management of change 

Module 7: Customer Service 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand customer service skills 
• Understand how to achieve effective customer relations 
• Understand how organisations adapt to meet differing customer needs and wants 

Module 8: Consumer Law 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Know the law relating to the supply and sale of goods and services 
• Know the law on Exclusions Clauses 
• Know other important aspects of consumer protection legislation and regulation 

Module 9: The Economic Environment 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand how national income is measured and describe the shortcomings of official national income statistics 
• Understand the different phases of the business cycle and explain the main determinants of these 
• Understand the main government economic objectives and explain possible conflicts which may arise when governments attempt to achieve these objectives 
• Understand the effects of economic policy tools on the workings of the UK economy 
• Understand the impact of economic trends in the UK on employment and GDP 

Module 10: Principles of Marketing 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the principles of marketing and marketing management 
• Understand the main methods of market research 
• Understand the role of ‘place’ in the marketing mix 
• Understand the methods of market segmentation, targeting and positioning 
• Understand the different pricing strategies 
• Understand elements of the promotional mix and their importance to the organisation 
• Understand the product life cycle and relate the marketing mix to different stages of it 

Module 11: Principles of Leadership 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the key characteristics and skills of an effective leader 
• Understand how leaders motivate their teams 
• Understand the relationship between leader and team member 

Module 12: Employment Law 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the relationship between leader and team member 
• Understand the relationship between leader and team member 
• Know how contracts of employment are terminated 

Module 13: Research Skills: Project 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand how to construct a testable hypothesis 
• Understand how to design an appropriate research study to address a specific research question 
• Understand the importance of ethical considerations when conducting research 
• Be able to collect and analyse data relevant to the research project 
• Understand how to present, interpret and evaluate the results of a research project 
• Be able to report a research project using standard formats 

Module 14: International Trade and Development 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the reasons for international trade 
• Know patterns of trade in the global economy 
• Understand how exchange rates are determined 
• Know the barriers to economic development in selected developing countries 

Module 15: Budgeting 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand budgeting principles 
• Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of a developed budget 
• Understand performance-based budgeting 

Your work will be assessed through end of unit assignments. These will provide you with the opportunity to check up on your knowledge and advance. After each assignment, your tutor will offer feedback to help you not only progress further but also improve your skills. This Access to HE Diploma is a Level 3 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated qualification.

To successfully achieve your qualification, you will need a total of 60 credits. Of these, 45 will come from graded units of academic content, while the following 15 will be drawn from ungraded units concerning study skills.
 

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £96.00).