For adult students who wish to go to university to get a professional degree, (e.g. nursing, business, computing) but are not yet ready for the Access course.  This may be because you have been out of education for a long time or because your recent training has been vocational rather than academic, or because you need to get your maths and English qualifications for Access.


Maths and English lessons are offered automatically when you enrol for Pre Access.  These will be on a separate day.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

Progression from this course is to an Access to Higher Education course, often Health Professions, Humanities or Computing. Future progression is often to university, usually a local university such as Bournemouth or Southampton.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

Applicants must be aged 18 before the start of the course.

For those with English as a second or other language IELTS 5.5 is required.

We would strongly advise applicants who require IELTS to achieve level 7 (Academic) as required by universities at the time of applying.

We will support you in identifying how you can improve these skills, if necessary. 

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP00209 04/09/2023 £110.00 £110.00 £656.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

 

 

Course content

Course Content 

Don't worry if you feel nervous as tutors give detailed guidance throughout the course, and assignment briefs also give explicit information about how to meet assessment criteria.  Students are actively encouraged to ask questions.  By the end of the course you will be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in the following areas:


Critical Thinking Skills

Developing Personal Study Skills

Equality and Diversity

Personal Confidence and Self-awareness

Presentation Skills


 

More info

Start Day/Time 

16th September 2021, 13th January 2022 & 28th April 2022 - dates to be confirmed.

One day per week, 9.00am to 2.45pm 

Duration 

11 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Certificate

Awarding Body 

CAVA (Cambridge Access Validating Agency)

Curriculum Area 

Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Science, Health and Humanities

More about the course 

Venue:

This course is taught at North Road, Poole

Contacts:
The College Helpline: 01202 205205
E-mail: enquiries@thecollege.co.uk
Access Administrator: 01202 205217

 

 

 

Duration 

11 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Certificate

Awarding Body 

CAVA (Cambridge Access Validating Agency)