Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma - Business Professionals

Access courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for many years - changing the lives of many students. We're also proud to say that our achievement and success rates are amongst the best in the country.

There are eight 'pathways' on the Level 3 programme tailored to different career/ Higher Education areas. These are:

Art & Design

Business Professions

Catering & IT

Health and Caring Professions

Health Sciences

Humanities

Public Services and Allied Professions

Sport and Exercise

There are slightly different entry criteria for each pathway which reflects the requirements of differing Higher Education degree programmes. All pathways have mandatory units in Academic Essay Writing and Research Skills.

Please be aware that successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma does not guarantee a place at university.

Entry Requirements

Immediate entry to the one-year Level 3 Access to HE Diploma offers students who have already attained sufficient GCSE qualifications the quickest route to university. Usually this means students must have attained 4 GCSEs grade A-C/9-4, including English and Maths.

Details

The course is divided into 3 modules - Business, Law and Management and topics include:

BUSINESS MODULE

Business Finance Planning

Business Organisations

Income Statements and Balance Sheets

Economic Models and Concepts

Introduction to Marketing

LAW MODULE

Contract Law

Precedent, Statue and Statutory Interpretation

Negligence

Property Offences

Employment Law

MANAGEMENT

Business Management Structures

Management Styles

Managing Change

Managing Conflict in the Workplace

Recruitment and Selection

The Access programme requires attendance for 14 hours per week over 34 weeks. Level 3 students can, in some cases, combine evening with day time study depending on their chosen pathway.

Work Experience

There are no formal work experience requirements on this course.

Progression

The Access to HE Diploma offers students a way to gain the qualifications needed to enter Higher Education and gain a degree, helping them to enter their chosen career.

Anne Colgan

The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!

Lorraine Dale

It was great to learn from knowledgeable tutors who were more than happy to share their knowledge

Joshua Watt

There are so many fantastic opportunities at Hopwood – be sure to say ‘yes’ to as many as you can!

Saad Farooq

My course opened up many doors and I have achieved a lot since gaining my qualification at such a great University Centre

Helen King-Wilson

Hopwood unlocked capabilities that I did not recognise in myself and gave me the confidence to expand my knowledge

Oliver Lewis

Hopwood’s facilities were top notch – the whole experience really was brilliant

Emily Hamilton

I was slightly older when I started my apprenticeship, but I’m now on an ever-growing career path thanks to the amazing team at Hopwood

Luke Webster

Hopwood Hall College gave me so much to be thankful for. They helped me become the professional I am today