Access to HE Diploma (Computing)
Access to HE Diploma awarded by Skills and Education Group Access
This qualification is designed to provide adults with a strong foundation in the knowledge and skills required to study in higher education.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start Date - September - June
Where -
2 Locations
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
The course is widely recognised by universities across the country and is designed for people who have been out of education for some time or those who left school with too few qualifications to be able to go straight to university to study.
The course covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to work in the computing sector. It offers an introduction to ICT essentials including programming, networking, database developments and website development.
You will study a varied range of subjects alongside developing your academic and study skills to prepare you for studying at HE level on our HNC computing programme.
An access to higher education course is designed for adults who wish to change their career, study at degree level or improve their job prospects. If you have been out of education for a while or don’t have the right qualifications for the university course you would like to complete, then an access course is perfect for you.
The course is widely recognised by universities across the country and is designed for people who have been out of education for some time or those who left school with too few qualifications to be able to go straight to university to study.
You will study a varied range of subjects alongside developing your academic and study skills to prepare you for studying at HE level on our HNC computing programme.
The course covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to work in the computing sector. It offers an introduction to ICT essentials including programming, networking, database developments and website development.
An access to higher education course is designed for adults who wish to change their career, study at degree level or improve their job prospects. If you have been out of education for a while or don’t have the right qualifications for the university course you would like to complete, then an access course is perfect for you.
This is for you if you are:
Flexible and adaptable
Able to work independently
A keen collaborator
Interested in a specturm of art disciplines
Interested in art as a business
If this is the course you are looking for you can apply directly. Need help with the apply process? Click here
A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade C/4 or above. Applicants must be 19+.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
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This course may be eligible for fee remission or an advanced learning loan depending on your personal circumstances.
If you have to pay for this course then the cost is £3928
For further information on fees and how to pay them please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
If you have to pay for this course then the cost is £3928
For further information on fees and how to pay them please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
On completion of an ICT and Computing qualification you can access wide range of careers.
Access to HE Diploma awarded by Skills and Education Group Access
Why work in the Computing & IT Industry?
Employment in Information and Communication Technology roles are up 0% since 2022
Wide range of jobs in the Computing & IT Industry​
Excellent choice of employers in the Computing & IT Industry
Considered a career in the Computing & IT industry?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
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