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Assessments

Assessment may take the form of reports, assignments, examinations, logbooks and presentations. Assessment will take place during and at the end of each unit as appropriate. Some units are ungraded and must simply be achieved; all other units will be awarded as Distinction, Merit or Pass. At the end of the course, you will be given a transcript listing all units and the grade awarded; there is no overall grade. Universities may specify a grade in certain units as part of any offer they may make.

Why choose this course?

The Access to HE Diploma: Science course provides you with a strong set of skills and technical capabilities to enable you to achieve, whichever your chosen pathway. We have an excellent record of securing entry into top universities such as the University of York, Leeds Beckett University and Sheffield Hallam University.

Facilities

Where possible, practical sessions take place in modern, purpose-built laboratories, with an excellent range of equipment and you are supported by a dedicated team of specialist technicians. Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Funding & additional costs

If you are aged 19 to 23, you may qualify for fee remission for an Access course depending on your circumstances. Eligibility for a free course is based on government guidelines and the most up-to-date information is available on our

How to apply

To apply, simply visit the relevant course page on our website and complete an application form.

www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

website or from our Funding Team. If you do not qualify for free tuition, you will be able to pay for your tuition fees in instalments and may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan, which is then written off following progression on to and successful completion of an eligible degree. Further funding information is located on page 24-26. All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access additional teaching and learning from home as required for the additional guided learning hours.

Progression

Previously students have progressed on to higher education and have studied a range of courses in physics, chemistry, dietetics, nutrition, and professional training such as radiography and engineering.

OUR ACCESS STUDENTS

After completing one of our Access to HE Diploma courses, our students progress on to various degree and higher-level courses. Read on to hear from some of our students as to why they chose their course and what they hope to achieve next.

I chose this Access course as I wanted to further my studies with a view to progressing to study a degree. I chose to study at York College as I knew it had a really good reputation and it welcomed mature students. I’ve felt thoroughly supported on my course by the excellent tutors. This course can be intense at times, but I’ve learned such a broad range of skills and I now feel well-equipped to progress on to a degree. I’ve also made some really good friends. I’ve really enjoyed my time at College and my tutors have been amazing. They are supportive, are talented in their own right, and have a wealth of experience. They have taught me so much in a short space of time. I’ve particularly enjoyed the studio time, discussing ideas and learning new techniques. When I set out on my Access journey, my aim was to complete it and see where it would take me. I never thought I’d be accepting an offer to study Illustration at Leeds Arts University. This course has given me the foundation and skillset to go on to a degree feeling confident in my abilities. Without this course I wouldn’t have been able to do this. My aspiration is to illustrate books and I’m excited to see where it takes me.

SARA

ART & DESIGN

Having completed the Access Course at York College in 2017, I successfully enrolled onto a BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science programme. In June 2020, I successfully graduated university with a first sclass honours degree and have subsequently been approved registration by the registering body ‘The HCPC’ and secured a job as a Paramedic with Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Due to my acquired academic interests developed at both York College and at university, twinned with my exposure to both pre-hospital and hospital placements, I made the decision to pursue a career in medicine. This decision led to me securing a position on a one-year full time MSc in Forensic Science. York College and the teaching staff at York College are solely responsible for providing me with an academic platform in which I was able to develop ideas and skills to ultimately gain the credits and formal qualifications required to pursue my desire of completing a paramedic degree programme. The support and encouragement offered by York College staff empowered me to progress from GCSE qualifications, to the Access course, to my BSc (Hons) Parademic Science degree and my MSc Forensic Science. During the two years that I spent studying at York College, I was continuously offered support through active encouragement, academic tuition and supported learning. Not only was I offered exceptional academic support, but I was also supported through the challenging application process when applying to higher education institutes. It is without doubt that the support and encouragement that I received throughout my time at York College provided me with the confidence, ability and academic skillset required to excel on my degree programme.

JAMES

HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

If you’ve thought about studying for a new qualification but you’ve never been able to afford it, an Advanced Learner Loan could help you get started. The loan can be used by students aged 19 or above on the first day of their course to pay for Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 qualifications including Access to HE Diploma, and they enable eligible students to borrow the course fee and pay them back at a later date. Your loan is paid directly to the College and you apply each year of study. The Advanced Learner Loan can be particularly effective for people studying an Access course. If your loan is for an Access to HE Diploma, the loan and any interest accrued will be automatically written off when you successfully complete your degree. It should be stressed this only applies if you progress to, and successfully complete, a degree programme which is eligible for student finance.

Who’s eligible?

You need to be studying for a Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 qualification and aged 19 or over on the first day of their course, there is no upper age limit. You need to be a UK national or have settled status (there are no restrictions on how long you can stay in the UK), normally live in the UK, and have lived in the UK, EU or EEA for the last three years. If you don’t meet these criteria, or would like more advice about your eligibility, please contact the Funding Team (funding@ yorkcollege.ac.uk) or the International Office (international@yorkcollege.ac.uk). Eligibility is not based on household income and you will not be credit checked when you apply. You can only apply for one Advanced Learning Loan for an Access course and can have a maximum of four loans.

What can I borrow?

The minimum loan amount is £300. You can borrow all of the tuition fee or only part, and pay the rest yourself.

Will the loan pay for living costs?

No. The Advanced Learner Loan is for tuition fees only and is paid directly to the education provider. It cannot be used for living costs and you should ensure that you can cover these through work or benefits.

Do I have to take a loan?

No, if you were planning to pay for the course yourself, and would prefer to do so, you do not have to borrow the money. If you would like advice on managing your finances, you can get impartial money advice from the Money Advice Service at moneyadviceservice.org.uk or on 0300 500 5000.

How is the loan paid back?

• You only start paying back the loan after your course has finished and when your income rises above the ‘threshold’ amount. • If you’re employed you don’t need to do anything; your employer will take your repayments off your salary, similar to tax anything; your employer will take your repayments off your salary, similar to tax and

National Insurance deductions. Please ask them to contact the Funding Team if they require more information. • If you stop working, your repayment stops until your salary rises above the ‘threshold’ amount again. • Any loan remaining 30 years after you are due to start making repayments will be wiped out, providing you have successfully completed your course and have graduated.

FUNDING & BURSARIES

NHS Learning Support Fund

Following successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course at York College, students starting and continuing their degree course from September 2020 can apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF) if they’re on one of the following pre-registration Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses: • Dental therapy/Dental hygiene (Level 5 and 6 courses) • Dietetics • Midwifery • Nursing (adult, child, mental health, learning disability, joint nursing/social work) • Occupational Therapy • Operating Department Practitioner (Level 5 and 6 courses) • Orthoptics • Orthotics and Prosthetics • Paramedics (bachelors and masters courses are eligible, DipHE and FD courses are not eligible for NHS LSF) • Physiotherapy • Podiatry/chiropody • Radiography (diagnostic and therapeutic) • Speech and language therapy

NHS LSF offers support for:

• A Training Grant for all eligible students of £5,000 per academic year – you need to be actively studying one of the courses from the list above, and receiving BOTH Tuition Fee

Loan and Maintenance Loan. Full eligibility criteria can be found via the NHS Learning

Support Fund website • Parental Support of £2,000 for students with at least one dependent child under 15 years, or under 17 years if registered with special educational needs (this used to be called

Child Dependants Allowance) • Reimbursement of excess costs incurred on practice placement for travel and temporary accommodation costs (Travel and Dual

Accommodation Expenses) • Students experiencing financial hardship (Exceptional Support Fund) Please visit the NHS Learning Support Fund website for full details.

Contact the Funding Team on:

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01904 770443 funding@yorkcollege.ac.uk For general enquiries: 01904 770397 info@yorkcollege.ac.uk

York College Equality & Diversity Statement

York College is committed to equality of opportunity. The aim is to create an environment in which people treat each other with mutual respect, regardless of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation, trade union activity or unrelated criminal convictions.

York College Disability Statement

The College is committed to equality for all and widening participation for disabled students and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality learning experience. To help us achieve this please make sure that you let us know what you need so we can make reasonable adjustments to help you succeed. If you have any queries regarding equality and diversity at York College, email: equalityanddiversity@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Disclaimer

Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this brochure. However, York College cannot accept any responsibility for the consequences of any error or omissions in its content. If, in the opinion of the College authorities, circumstances necessitating a change in the course provision occur, an advertised course may be changed, or the content of any course may be modified. All information was correct at the time of printing (September 2022). For the most up to date information please visit the website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk E & OE (Errors and Omissions Excepted).

Degrees and Higher Education at York College University Centre

Access to HE Diploma courses are the perfect stepping stone you need to progress on to a degree or higher-level qualification, something that you can do here at York College University Centre. We have a number of qualifications available, in a range of subjects, which are the ideal transition from your Access to Higher Education Diploma, including:

creative professional technical

BA (HONS) 3D CREATIVE PRACTICE

BA (HONS) ACTING FOR STAGE & SCREEN

BA (HONS) FASHION DESIGN & GARMENT TECHNOLOGY

BA (HONS) FILM PRODUCTION & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

BA (HONS) GRAPHIC & COMMUNICATION DESIGN

FOUNDATION DEGREE (FD) MEDIA MAKE-UP, SPECIAL EFFECTS & HAIR DESIGN

BA (HONS) MEDIA MAKE-UP, SPECIAL EFFECTS & HAIR DESIGN (TOP-UP) FOUNDATION DEGREE (FD) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (TOP-UP)

TEACHER TRAINING CERT.ED/PGCE

FOUNDATION DEGREE (FD) CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING

BA (HONS) LEADING CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING (TOP-UP)

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (HNC/ HND) INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC) CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

FOUNDATION DEGREE (FD) DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (CYBERSECURITY)

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (HNC/HND) CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION – GAME DEVELOPMENT

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA (HNC/HND) ENGINEERING (TWO PATHWAYS)

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