Location
Wakefield College
Level
Level 3
Start Date
September
Duration
10 months
Mode of Study
Part-time
Awarding Body
Skills & Education Group Access (SEGA)
Course Overview
The Access to HE Diploma prepares students for future
success by:
1. Equipping students for higher education: Helping those
returning to education to transition smoothly into university or other higher
learning institutions.
2. Building essential skills: Providing the
knowledge and confidence required to excel in both higher education and future
careers.
3. Familiarising students with higher education environments:
Introducing teaching methodologies and assessment strategies used in
universities, ensuring students are well-prepared for academic
life.
4. Promoting independence: Encouraging self-confidence, progress
monitoring, and the development of independent learning
skills.
5. Enhancing research and critical thinking: Developing
students' abilities to research, plan, analyse, and evaluate, ensuring academic
success.
6. Supporting informed career choices: Guiding students in
making well-informed decisions about their future academic and career
pathways.
This qualification is the ideal stepping stone for those seeking to
further their education and career prospects, offering a flexible and supportive
route into higher learning.
What You Will Study
The course is ran over two semesters, Sep-Jan and Jan-Jun.
The course
includes a mix of face-to-face (F2F) and online units spread across both
semesters.
Semester 1
1. Face to face units:
a. Principles of
Management
b. The Economic Environment
c. Presentation
Skills
2. Online units:
a. Organisational
Structures
b. IT in Organisations
c. The Safe and Ethical Use of
Generative Artificial Intelligence
d. Academic Writing
Skills
e. Research Skills – Project
Semester 2
1. Face to face units:
a. Finance For
Business
b. Human Resources in Business
c. Customer
Service
d. Communications (Business)
e. International Trade and
Development
f. Principles of Leadership
g. AI in
Business
h. Research Skills - Project
The above are indicative units and are subject to change.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment takes place through course assignments, oral presentations and
examinations alongside online submissions.
Taught units will be either ungraded (pass/fail) or graded
(pass/merit/distinction).
Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and
Maths
OR
Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
Attendance Expectations
Each week, there is an expectation to attend 1 day face to face at Wakefield College (6hrs) 0900-1615 and commit to a further study of 9-12 hours in your own time, working flexibly around other commitments.
Further Study
Upon successful completion of the Access to HE
Diploma (Business), students can progress to a range of higher education
courses, subject to meeting the specific entry requirements and application
process. The following progression routes have been identified as suitable
pathways for students:
• Leadership & Management
• Business
Management
• International Business Studies
• Business
Studies
• Marketing
• Business
• Events
Management
• Accounting and Finance
These routes provide students
with the opportunity to further their education and pursue a variety of careers
in the business sector.
Course Groups (W)
Higher Education
Course Groups (W)
19+ Loan
Subject Area (W)
Business & Management
Client Group (W)
19+
Search Ref (W)
59867
