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Access to HE Diplomas

Your stepping stone to University and beyond!

Access Student

Second chance at your career

Our Access to Higher Education (HE) diplomas offer the fresh start you need. Designed for busy adults, our flexible, one-year courses equip you with the skills, qualifications, and confidence to progress to University and beyond.

Don’t wait — change your career and your life with an Access to HE diploma at Middlesbrough College.

* Your Access to HE Diploma will be FREE once you complete your degree as your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off.  

Julian Nwuso

Why choose an Access to HE diploma?


Flexible courses

With family friendly hours, you can stay in control of your studies while getting the support and flexibility you need.


Tailored support

We ensure our support services to help you reach your full potential.


First class teaching

Our tutors have real industry experience, giving you a competitive edge in today’s job market


Small class sizes

Our small class sizes and 1:1 feedback from tutors eases you back into a classroom environment.


Student perks

Learners can enjoy incredible benefits, including the opportunity to loan a laptop device.

Avery Maddison

Course: Access to HE Diploma (Science)

11 years after completing their A Levels, Avery returned to education with the goal of becoming a Geography teacher.

“The facilities are great. We do experiments in the labs every week, and we are provided with plenty of informational resources and study guides, which cover all the base and background knowledge needed for the course.”

With offers from five prestigious Universities, including Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, and York, they are more than excited to embrace a new challenge!

Avery Maddison

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply to Access in 3 steps!

Find your course

Browse our available Access to HE diploma and apply online using the application form. You can find this on the course information page by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Our team will soon be in touch with you about your application.

Come in for a chat

You’re be invited to an Information and Guidance session either online or on campus to meet your tutor and discuss the course. You may be asked to complete a short assessment to allow our team to find out more about you.

Receive your offer

You will be contacted with an offer, subject to you meeting the entry criteria for your chosen course. Our team will be in touch in August with information about how to enrol onto your Access to HE Diploma.

Our Access to HE Diplomas

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Studies) (Day) – Level 3

Business
Part Time | 1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA) |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Studies) (Evening) – Level 3

Access to HE
Part Time | 1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA) |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computer Science) – Level 3

IT & Digital
Part Time | 1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Creative Industries – Games and Media Production) – Level 3

Games Development
Part Time | 1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering) – Level 3

Engineering
Part Time | 1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health – Nursing/Paramedic/Midwifery) (Day) – Level 3

Health & Social Care
Part Time | 1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA) |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health – Nursing/Paramedic/Midwifery) (Evening) – Level 3

Health & Social Care
Part Time | 1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA) |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health) (Distance Learning) – Level 3

Health & Social Care
Part Time | 1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA) |
Age Group: (19+)

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Law and Criminology) – Level 3

Access to HE
Part Time | 1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA) |
Age Group: (19+)

Talk to us about your next step

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