Your stepping stone to University and beyond!
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.

Why choose an Access to HE diploma?
With family friendly hours, you can stay in control of your studies while getting the support and flexibility you need.
We ensure our support services to help you reach your full potential.
Our tutors have real industry experience, giving you a competitive edge in today’s job market
Our small class sizes and 1:1 feedback from tutors eases you back into a classroom environment.
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!

Frequently Asked Questions
Apply to Access in 3 steps!
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.
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.
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.