Access to Higher Education

Our nationally recognised qualification is designed to bridge the gap between your existing education and what you need to study at degree level. Each Access Pathway has been designed to provide you with subject specific knowledge, but you will also develop your study skills, academic writing, research skills and ability to work independently. Throughout you will be supported by a personal tutor.

Level Full Time

31 Year Welwyn Garden City

What do I need? This course will prepare you for study at university. You should be age 19 years or over. The team will assess your existing qualifications, including Maths and English, to make sure that Access to HE is the correct choice for you. Typically you will have a GCSE in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above or an equivalent (perhaps a qualification obtained abroad). You may also need specific experience or a subject specific qualification. Students are able to study English or Maths alongside the Diploma.

I haven’t got these but I’m still interested. We may still be able to help you achieve your place in Higher Education. You will able to study a PreAccess course alongside GSCEs or Functional Skills.

We offer the following pathways:

Access to HE Nursing / Midwifery Includes subjects relating to areas of professional health care, psychology and human biology. This course is specifically designed for anyone wishing to pursue a career in nursing, midwifery and other medical roles.

Access to HE Science Subjects include: biology, chemistry, physics and maths. You could progress to university to study a degree in Biological, Biomedical Science, Chemistry or Radiography. Access to HE Forensics and Criminology Subjects include Criminal Investigation and the Criminal Justice System, Environmental Science and Forensic Investigation procedures. You could progress on to study a degree such as Criminology, Psychology, English, Sociology or Media.

Access to HE Social Sciences Subjects include sociology, criminology and psychology. You could progress to university to study a degree in Law, Social Care, Psychology or Sociology.

Access to HE Sports Science Subjects include Anatomy and Physiology, Assessment of Fitness, Biomechanics in Sport, Participation and Performance, Psychology for Sports Performance All pathways includeacademic writing skills, preparation for HE and communication - speaking and listening.

This part-time course will provide you with a firm foundation in terms of knowledge, skills and understanding of education, while at the same time giving you the opportunity to develop and practice your study skills ready to progress onto an Access to HE Diploma. Where required, you will be encouraged to study Maths and/or English to enable achievement of a Level 2 Functional Skill or GCSE alongside the PreAccess course.

Pre-Access to Higher Education

Level Part Time

21 Year or 22 weeks Welwyn Garden City

Apprenticeships

Why do an apprenticeship?

Choosing to do an apprenticeship means that you open yourself to excellent progression opportunities, whether looking to study further or climb the ranks within the workplace.

There are four levels of apprenticeship:

Apprenticeship

Equivalent Intermediate Level 2

5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 Advanced Level 3

A Levels or Level 3 study programme Higher Levels 4 - 5

Foundation Degree or HNC/ HND Degree Levels 6 - 7

Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s

To start an apprenticeship you must already be employed within the industry you wish to train in. If you don’t have a job already, we can help you secure employment with apprenticeship training. Entry requirements are specific to individual apprenticeship programmes and full details will be discussed with you. Talk to our Apprenticeship Team on 01727 737000

The apprenticeship programmes we offer are listed on the next page. For full details please see our Apprenticeship Guide. To find out more visit: www.oaklands.ac.uk/apprenticeships Email: apprenticeships@oaklands.ac.uk