Level 3
Adult!HE & Higher Skills
Digital Development and Computing!Access to Higher Education
Access to HE Diploma (Computing)
This qualification is designed to provide adults with a strong foundation in the knowledge and skills required to study in higher education.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - 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.
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.
Finance and Funding
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 customerser
Entry Requirements
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.
Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
Degree course in a related subject
Employment
Career Progression
On completion of an ICT and Computing qualification you can access wide range of careers.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.