Our specialised programmes support adult learners in their university journey
Your pathway to University
Access to Higher Education (HE) diplomas are an exciting alternative to A Levels and BTEC qualifications for adult learners. Studied across 1 year, all of our courses have been developed by Universities to ensure you gain the skills and requirements needed for degree level study.
Access to HE diplomas are the perfect choice for mature learners who have been out of education for a while. Our courses offer flexible and family friendly hours to fit around busy lifestyles.
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Why study with us?
Access to HE diplomas offer family-friendly hours and are completed in just 1 year, making them ideal for busy adult learners.
These diplomas are widely recognised by Universities, ensuring you gain the skills and qualification for degree-level study.
Middlesbrough College provides a welcoming atmosphere with support tutors who have industry experience.
Gain practical experience in our realistic on-site facilities, including healthcare ward and engineering workshops.
Access to HE diplomas can be studied for FREE; once you complete your degree, your ALL will be written off.
Access to HE Success Stories
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.
Avery Maddison, Access to HE diploma (Science)
The environment here is really welcoming and the tutors are so helpful, this course will help me break into the Engineering industry and provide a great future for me and my wife.
Ibrahim Alhabib, Access to HE diploma (Engineering)
My tutors have allowed me to work flexibly around my family lifestyle and they are always at the end of an email at all hours of the day if I get stuck or have any questions. I can’t sing their praises enough!
Martin Wilkinson, Access to HE diploma (Creative Industries – Games and Media Production)
The Access to HE diploma provided me with the understanding of the business industry, as well as introducing and preparing me for the University environment.
Tiba Talib, Access to HE diploma (Business)
The skills I’ve learnt have been beneficial to me. I was taught how to reference which helped me at University. The teaching was interactive, and we did a lot of presentations.
Julian Nwosu, Access to HE diploma (Health)
Previous Access students have progressed into:
- Midwifery
- Process Engineering
- Paediatric Nursing
- Paramedic
- Dental Surgery
- Pharmacy
- Police Constable Apprenticeships
Access to Higher Education courses
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Studies) (Day) – Level 3
Business
Part Time
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1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA)
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Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Studies) (Day) – Level 3
Business
Part Time
|
1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA)
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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)
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Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computer Science) – Level 3
IT & Digital
Part Time
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1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
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Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Creative Industries – Games and Media Production) – Level 3
Games Development
Part Time
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1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
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Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering) – Level 3
Engineering
Part Time
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1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
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Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health – Nursing/Paramedic/Midwifery) (Day) – Level 3
Health & Social Care
Part Time
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1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA)
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Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health – Nursing/Paramedic/Midwifery) (Distance Learning) – Level 3
Health & Social Care
Part Time
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1 year
Skills and Education Group Access (SEGA)
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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)
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Age Group:
(19+)