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This Access to Higher Education course is a one-year, full-time Level 3 course specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into Higher Education.
This pathway is suitable for those wanting to study Engineering,
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to engineering, maths and science topics. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes.
The mandatory units include a mixture of Study Skills, Preparation for HE, Engineering, and Physics.
Whatever your background and however complicated and busy your life may be, there is always a way back into education.
Access to Higher Education courses are a great starting point to retrain for a new and exciting career or get the degree that you promised yourself. Access to Higher Education makes it possible.
Designed for students aged 19 and over, these courses lead to a 60 credit Level 3 Diploma and are a flexible alternative to A Levels. The qualifications are widely recognised by UK universities and earn up to 144 UCAS points.
If you are not sure that you a ready to take the step to apply for an Access to Higher Education full year programme, why not join our fully funded 12 week Pre-Access course, to brush up on your study skills and get ready to get back into education.
This course provides a recognised route to higher education courses for Physiotherapy, Radiography, Paramedic Science, Speech and Language Therapy and other science-based health care programmes. It may also lead to higher education degree courses in areas such as Operating Department Practice and Biomedical Science.
| Qualification type | Level 3 Diploma |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements |
Maths and English grade 5. Combined Science 66 or Triple Science 5 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | 40 hours |
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Qualification type |
Level 3 AAQ |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
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Entry requirements |
4 GCSEs at grade 5,4 or above including Science, Maths and or English |
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Campus |
West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
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Work placements |
50 hours per year. |
| Qualification type | T Level |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum 3 days per week, and one day online. The college day will be 9:00 - 4:00. You timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Maths and English. And a Science (combined or triple) subject at GCSE, Grade 4 or above. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
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