Access to Higher Education Courses - University College Birmingham

Your pathway to University

Our Access to Higher Education courses are the perfect option for anyone looking to progress onto higher education, but don't have the necessary qualifications to meet the entry requirements.

We offer Access courses in Social Science and Health as well as Business and Computer Science. Find out more about these courses below, and how they can help you to reach your future career aspirations.

Our courses

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business)

If you aspire to study business at university but don’t currently meet the entry requirements for higher education, this one-year course will supply you with a foundation of business-related knowledge alongside essential academic skills to prepare you for the next level of study.

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computer Science)

Are you an adult learner looking to take your first step towards a career in the world of IT and computing? This one-year diploma will give you an intensive introduction to computer science and a qualification equivalent to A-levels, opening the doors to university study.

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)

Want to study the education field at university but don’t yet meet the entry requirements for higher level courses? This diploma provides a stepping stone towards future careers in teaching and education, introducing you to key concepts in this sector while building your core academic skills.

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Health)

If you are considering nursing or working within the Health sector, the Access to Higher Education Diploma combines building your learning skills with studying topics related to careers in the health and social care fields.

My teachers have the time and patience to explain any questions raised. What I have learned has helped me organise my assignments, learn how to research essential information on the internet and in text books, and given me a fair idea about what I will be studying at the University.

Gifty Adubea Darko Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Health)

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Supported by a £130 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.

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