Access Diploma - Pathways
A full time Access programme consists of a combination of Level 3 and Level 2 study.
The choice of subjects will be related to the access pathway you choose to follow.
| Pathway | Career Options Include: |
|---|---|
| Health and Social Care Professions | Mental Health Nurse, Adult Nurse, Midwife, Radiographer, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic and other health care professions |
| Education Professions | Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Learning Support Worker,
Teaching Assistant, or Special Needs Education Worker |
| Social Sciences | Social Worker, Counsellor, Probation Worker, Youth Worker, Welfare Officer
and other related professions |
| Access to University | Degree options include: Science, Forensic Studies, Business & Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Marketing, Media, Conservation, Finance & Accountancy and any other combined studies |
Subjects:
To achieve an Access Diploma you will need to gain at least 60 credits (45 at Level 3). The credits can be accumulated by choosing a variety of combinations from the list below:
| Level 3 | Credits | Level 2 | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
HE
Toolkit (compulsory) |
3 |
Study Techniques (compulsory) |
3 12 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 |
An Access Diploma could be achieved by completing:
2 x Level 3 subjects (42 credits)
+
1 GCSE equivalent or 2 x Level 2 subjects (12 credits)
+
HE Toolkit and Study Techniques (6 credits)
=
60 credits in total
If you cannot commit to a full time programme (14 hours per week) then you can start to accumulate credits by studying individual subjects.
