Access to Higher Education

Missed out on taking your education to degree level? These one year courses prepare you to study at degree level if you do not currently have the qualifications to apply. They are specifically designed to give you the foundation skills and knowledge to go on and study a university degree. • All of our tutors are highly skilled, qualified and knowledgeable • We have excellent pastoral support to help you during your time at college • We provide tailored support for progression to university courses • Our outstanding teaching will help you make exceptional progress You will need to have either English or maths at GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) and will be offered the opportunity to study the other if required.

“The support you get at University Centre Sparsholt is absolutely incredible and I think that’s one of the reasons I’m really happy

I chose to come here. Everyone has been incredible at helping me move forward with things like work experience or support with assignments. I couldn’t have picked a better place.”

Amy, Access to Higher Education Land-based Studies

ANDOVER

• Nursing and Healthcare • Science • Social Work and Social Science

The diploma provides an intensive programme covering study skills and knowledge required for chosen career paths, and delivers a qualification recognised by universities. Successful students have gone on to study social work, dental hygiene, primary school teaching, paramedical science, midwifery and mental health nursing. The course can also open doors to areas of study such as veterinary medicine, history, criminology and law. We provide a supportive ‘family friendly’ environment with great ICT facilities. Lectures are delivered in small groups and you will have a personal tutor.

SPARSHOLT

• Land-based studies

This course is specifically designed to give you the foundation skills and knowledge for studying a land-based degree, with 95% of students progressing to degree studies (2020). It includes elements of chemistry, plant and animal biology and ecology, together with providing the knowledge and support needed to be able to carry out and present a small-scale research project. You will study a range of core subjects and follow some specialist units in either animal studies, equine studies, ecology and conservation or fishery studies. This course gives you UCAS tariff points for entry to University. Most students will progress to a relevant degree at Sparsholt and you will be supported by your tutors.

Advancing FUTURES

NEW – Higher Apprenticeship Countryside Ranger Level 4 POSTGRADUATE LOANS

Postgraduate loans of up to £11,222 available:

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DEGREES AT ALL LEVELS: FDSC, BSC, BSC TOP-UP, MSC

Courses available:

• Agriculture • Animal Science and Zoo Biology • Equestrian Science and

Performance Management • Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Studies • Veterinary Nursing Science • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

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Daisy

BSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

I hadn’t realised how extensive University Centre Sparsholt is – I was so impressed by the facilities and the range of modules on offer. Immediately, I could see that the course was structured not only in a way that helps you to reach your academic potential, but also improves key skills needed for employment.