If a business wants to be a success in the modern world, it has to get digital. Even shops with a physical store have an online presence for convenience, and with the growing demand for online services, that itself brings a host of concerns regarding tech issues and cybercrime.
If you’re qualified to take on the tech challenges of a business and can progress their offering into the digital space, many companies will be highly motivated to employ you. This has resulted in computer science now being both one of the most in demand and highest paying degrees in the UK.
So, if you’re into your tech and want a well paying role with a high level of job security, consider becoming a computer scientist. As a graduate in this space, you can earn on average £5,000 above the national average wage, and this Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computing) can help you get qualified.
As a Level 3 qualification, it enables you to meet computer science degree entry requirements, and because it’s equivalent to 3 A Levels, it means you can progress to university in much less time than it would take to study A Levels traditionally.
During this course, you will study a host of computer science specific modules that will get you prepared for degree level learning. It will take you through the computational processes, architecture and programming languages needed to get started, plus the mathematical knowledge you need to understand these detailed concepts.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers, and our Access to Higher Education Diplomas will enable you to access degree level study in most universities throughout the UK. This is because they are a Level 3 qualification that is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and recognised on a national scale.
Once enrolled, you have two years to complete the course, however, the flexibility of online learning allows you to progress at your pace. On average our students are finished within 9-12 months and ready to apply to university. You can also study when and where you like as there are no classes or timetables to stick to.
You will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments to keep you on track throughout the course.
*Please note, entry requirements differ between each university. It’s always best to check with your chosen institution that your qualification will be accepted before enrolling on a course.
On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computing), (QAA ref = 40012803), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
Anyone wishing to continue their education with an Access to Higher Education Diploma, it is necessary they have a GCSE Grade A-C in maths and English (or Functional Skills Level 2 or new GCSE Grade 4-9) with a desire to continue a related degree at university. If you do not hold these qualifications then you must be working towards them whilst completing your Access to HE Diploma.
Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas fulfil entry criteria for a broad range of university degrees and can be used in conjunction with the standard UCAS application process. In short, Access to HE Diplomas have a track record of helping learners get to the university and degree of their choice. Learners must bear in mind each university has its own set of admission criteria and places are subject to demand. Varying admission criteria can include but are not limited to the following:
Learners must undertake their own research to ensure their Diploma gives them the best possible chance of gaining entry to their university of choice. It is not possible for Stonebridge Associated Colleges to accept any liability if any Access to Higher Education Diploma student fails to secure an offer from a higher education institution.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.
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.
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 healthcare courses at university, you will need:
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. learndirect will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.
This course is ideally suited to those who have completed full-time education but have not achieved the grades required to get into university.
The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.
A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic writing skills tasks, portfolio, presentation (video and audio recording), research report, production of a range of computer science tasks in the form of a series of questions
There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
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.
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.
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This qualification is made up of a range of units, with an assignment at the end of each one. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback and you need to acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Computing). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units that focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included to help you to improve your academic writing and study skills.
As part of your programme, you will also receive help and guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
If a business wants to be a success in the modern world, it has to get digital. Even shops with a physical store have an online presence for convenience, and with the growing demand for online services, that itself brings a host of concerns regarding tech issues and cybercrime.
If you’re qualified to take on the tech challenges of a business and can progress their offering into the digital space, many companies will be highly motivated to employ you. This has resulted in computer science now being both one of the most in demand and highest paying degrees in the UK.
So, if you’re into your tech and want a well paying role with a high level of job security, consider becoming a computer scientist. As a graduate in this space, you can earn on average £5,000 above the national average wage, and this Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computing) can help you get qualified.
As a Level 3 qualification, it enables you to meet computer science degree entry requirements, and because it’s equivalent to 3 A Levels, it means you can progress to university in much less time than it would take to study A Levels traditionally.
During this course, you will study a host of computer science specific modules that will get you prepared for degree level learning. It will take you through the computational processes, architecture and programming languages needed to get started, plus the mathematical knowledge you need to understand these detailed concepts.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers, and our Access to Higher Education Diplomas will enable you to access degree level study in most universities throughout the UK. This is because they are a Level 3 qualification that is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and recognised on a national scale.
Once enrolled, you have two years to complete the course, however, the flexibility of online learning allows you to progress at your pace. On average our students are finished within 9-12 months and ready to apply to university. You can also study when and where you like as there are no classes or timetables to stick to.
You will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments to keep you on track throughout the course.
*Please note, entry requirements differ between each university. It’s always best to check with your chosen institution that your qualification will be accepted before enrolling on a course.
On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computing), (QAA ref = 40012803), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
Anyone wishing to continue their education with an Access to Higher Education Diploma, it is necessary they have a GCSE Grade A-C in maths and English (or Functional Skills Level 2 or new GCSE Grade 4-9) with a desire to continue a related degree at university. If you do not hold these qualifications then you must be working towards them whilst completing your Access to HE Diploma.
Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas fulfil entry criteria for a broad range of university degrees and can be used in conjunction with the standard UCAS application process. In short, Access to HE Diplomas have a track record of helping learners get to the university and degree of their choice. Learners must bear in mind each university has its own set of admission criteria and places are subject to demand. Varying admission criteria can include but are not limited to the following:
Learners must undertake their own research to ensure their Diploma gives them the best possible chance of gaining entry to their university of choice. It is not possible for Stonebridge Associated Colleges to accept any liability if any Access to Higher Education Diploma student fails to secure an offer from a higher education institution.
Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.
Open College Network West Midlands work in partnership with employers, training providers, colleges, universities, schools and voluntary and community organisations to offer vocational credit-based qualifications, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and quality assured Customised Accreditation that enables learners gain employment or to progress into further learning and Higher Education. They also Quality Endorse organisations internal training and skills delivery.
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This qualification is made up of a range of units, with an assignment at the end of each one. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback and you need to acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma (Computing). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units that focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included to help you to improve your academic writing and study skills.
As part of your programme, you will also receive help and guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
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