Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education Professions).

As part of the Awarding Organisation requirements, to receive certification for this training course you must be subscribed for a minimum period of 9 months. The minimum subscription period is measured in total months subscribed, which do not have to be consecutive.     

This means that if your personal circumstances change (time available to study, financial pressures etc.), you can cancel/pause your study and payments at any time. If you decide to return to your studies at a later date, you can simply reactivate your subscription and continue from where you left off (we will save all your course progress). Using our subscription service you are not tied into a credit agreement.   

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 healthcare 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 report, essay, case study analysis, illustrated report, journal article, portfolio, academic poster, presentation (video and audio recording), developing promotional activity, series of questions, academic writing skills tasks.

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.

Exams Required

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

Additional Requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of 9 months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. Certificates can only be issued once you have completed 9 months of study. The minimum study time (9 months) is measured in total months subscribed, which do not have to be consecutive.

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.

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: Family 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the relationship between the family and the wider society 
• Understand role relationships within the family 
• Understand the influence of feminism on the study of the family 

Module 4: Current Developments in Education 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand recent changes in the organisation and control of schools 
• Understand current key issues in education policy 
• Understand the range of institutions which exist in the school sector 

Module 5: Child Development Early Socialisation 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the nature/nurture debate in early socialisation 
• Understand early socialisation and the formation of attachment 

Module 6: Nutrition and Digestion 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the concept of a balanced diet 
• Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system 

Module 7: Play in the Curriculum 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the role of play 
• Understand theoretical approaches to play and learning 
• Understand types of play for children 
• Understand the characteristics of an enabling play environment 
• Understand inclusive play practice 

Module 8: Numeracy Skills for Primary Education 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Be able to use mental arithmetic to perform a variety of functions 
• Understand how to interpret and use written data 
• Be able to solve written arithmetic problems 

Module 9: 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 10: Perspectives on Education 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand perspectives on education policy and practice 
• Understand different approaches to the organisation of the school sector 

Module 11: Human Reproduction Growth and Development 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the structure and function of the human reproductive system 
• Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive system throughout life 
• Understand the sequence of events from conception to childbirth 

Module 12: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand equality and diversity 
• Understand how to promote inclusion in schools/educational settings 
• Understand how legislation, policies and procedures inform equality, diversity and inclusive practice in schools/educational settings 

Module 13: Literature: The Novel 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand structure and plot within the novel 
• Understand themes in the novel 
• Understand the use of language in the novel 
• Understand the significance of characterisation within the novel 
• Understand the significance of setting within the novel 
• Understand the significance of the various contexts within which novels are written 
• Be able to apply a critical perspective to a novel 

Module 14: Safeguarding 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand the legislative requirements regarding safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults 
• Understand the role of the person responsible for safeguarding within a professional setting 
• Understand how to recognise safeguarding concerns when working with children, young people and vulnerable adults 
• Understand how to report safeguarding concerns when working with children, young people and vulnerable adults 

Module 15: Social Interaction 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand theories of Social Influence 

Module 16: Working with Children with Additional Needs 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

• Understand biological and environmental factors which may result in children needing additional support 
• Understand how the Early Years practitioner supports children’s socialisation and behaviour within the classroom 
• Understand how personal experiences, values and beliefs impact on the role of the Early Years practitioner when meeting children’s additional needs 
• Understand the Early Years practitioner’s need for professional and personal support when working with children with additional needs 

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.

Your work will be assessed through your end of unit assignments. These will provide you 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.

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study 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).