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Access to University (Business) - Level 3

Overview

If you want to become a business leader, human resource manager, marketing specialist or run your own business, the Access to University Business pathway is your first step. This pathway fuses together the two very closely related fields of business and law and has a broad range of progression routes. This course is specifically designed for adults (aged 19+) who have been out of education for some time and want to re-engage with education or make a career change. Whether you want to go on to university or simply learn something new, this is the course for you.

We assume no prior knowledge of business, law or academic skills; these are built upon over the duration of the course.

The awarding body for this course is CAVA, click the link to find out more.

Giving you flexibility to manage your life and studies

We offer two options to complete your course because we realise that we all have different lives with varied work and family commitments.

The main focus is on blended learning, supported by online resources.

One-year | Full-time

Attend college for two full-days per week (usually 9am-4.30pm) and a half-day online session per week (at a time that suits you).

Two-years | Part-time

Attend college for one full-day per week (usually 9am-4.30pm).

IMPORTANT - If you don't meet the entry requirements listed below, you will be required to complete a short diagnostic assessment for each GCSE that you require. You can study for your GCSE(s) alongside your part-time Access To University course and you will attend college for one half-day per week for each GCSE required.

You are also required to allocate time to undertake self-study each week; 8 hours is a standard recommendation.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business and Law. Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) designs and validates Access to Higher Education Diplomas. To find out more visit www.cava.ac.uk

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Start dates and fees

Start Date	Part/Full-time	Code	Fee	Actions
Start Date	Part/Full-time	Code	Fee	Actions
11/09/2023	FT	1055A1326	FREE^* to £3022.00	Apply
11/09/2023	PT	1055A1634	FREE^* to £3022.00	Apply

^* If you are aged 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course then that course may be free. Please contact us for more details. If you are aged 19 or over and either studying a second Level 3 course or qualifying Level 4, 5 or 6 course you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the costs.

What will I study?

You will study a range of mandatory and optional modules. These could include:

Study skills
English legal system
People in organisations
Changes in the business environment
Contract law
Marketing
Individual research project in business or law

Entry requirements

Full-time

A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 in English and maths.

Part-time

*A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 in English and maths.

*Don't have the required GCSEs to study the part-time course?

If you don’t have GCSEs at grade 4 in English and/or maths, you will be required to complete a short diagnostic assessment for each GCSE you require.

You will then study the GCSE course(s) alongside your part-time Access to University course.

This course is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan

The Advanced Learner Loan is a new scheme introduced by the government to help mature learners study for qualifications that will improve their employability and develop high level skills and knowledge.

Loans are specifically designed for those aged 19 and over, who are intending to study on a Level 3 or higher course – including Access to HE Diplomas.

Best of all, if you successfully go on to complete an HE qualification following an Access to University course – you won’t even have to pay the loan back.

It’s easy to apply! To find out if you’re eligible, or for more information, see the Advanced Learner Loan page.

How long is the course?

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Location

Derby Road Campus

How will I be assessed?

A range of assessments are undertaken. Mostly these will be essays; but reports, presentations, exams and legal moots will also form part of the formal and informal assessment methods of the course. All assessment methods are designed with university studies in mind, ensuring our students are extremely well equipped for the next stage of their progression.

What does the course lead to?

Ultimately this course will lay the foundations of skills needed to work in a business orientated career or legal practice. The opportunities for further study and future career can also lead to international employment. You could progress to a wide range of business or law related courses at university-level. Examples of potential university courses include: