Do you have dreams of going to university, but don't quite have the qualifications to get in?With start dates that are offered all year round our online Access to Higher Education diplomas are the perfect solution to helping you get the grades AND the study skills you need.The beauty of our online courses is that they are self-directed, meaning you can study at home whenever you have some spare time. It fits perfectly around your work and adult life commitments - we know there can be a few.You'll be assigned a subject specialist team of academic assessors, so you won't be left on your own to figure it all out. These assessors will guide you in the right direction and provide feedback on your assignments. Additionally, the support staff, are available to offer further advice and assistance.As you get towards the end of your course, we'll be able to give you tips and support with your university application and help make that dream a reality.The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification, equivalent to a level, which allows students to go on and study higher education courses including bachelor�s degrees, foundation degrees, higher national certificates and diplomas (HNC/HND) and higher degree apprenticeships. Access to HE courses are available in a wide range of different subjects and are widely recognised by UK universities and higher education institutions._Due to limitations with funding, our online Access to HE Diplomas are only available to those who are aged 19 or older on the 31st of August 2026_.[**See the our full list of online Access to HE Diplomas**](https://adult.escg.ac.uk/online-courses/access-to-he-online/)[**Payment Options**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11TccshsI0xjKtupz0wOtHEMsz31MGlQY/view?usp=sharing)[**QAA Access to HE Write-off Factsheet**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-pBGEXly4daqdzXOUt9Xb3QYbtjLmHvG/view?usp=sharing)[**Download Course Module List with Credits**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/106_w0usfUCpARnxKGEphEofg
Course details
| Qualification name | Access to HE Diploma (Science) |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Skills and Education Group Access |
| Learning method | Online |
| Course type | Free Courses for Jobs |
| Course start date | 7th December 2026 |
| Cost description | �3384.00 You won�t need to purchase any books unless you wish to supplement these study materials.# PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE- If you are 23 or under and have no prior Level 3 qualification or higher, then you may be entitled to a tuition fee waiver subject |
To enrol on this Online Access Diploma, you must have already achieved Level 2 qualifications in both English Language and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills). Please note that it is not permitted to study English and Maths concurrently with the Online Access Diploma.
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This online course differs to a classroom course, as you will not be taught. Instead, you will study independently following the online learning materials and completing assignments. Your dedicated unit assessor can be contacted through the message system on the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment). If you need any guidance, help, or wish to book in a phone or Teams video support call you can message your assessor or contact the admin team. We allow 12 months to work through the course, so it�s fl
- Bachelor�s Degrees- Foundation Degrees- Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNC/HND)- Higher Degree Apprenticeships[**Check out East Sussex College's Degree offerings**](https://adult.escg.ac.uk/search/?course_level=4,5,6,7)**Important Information for Prospective Medicine Students:**While our Access to HE Diplomas provide excellent preparation for a wide range of health-related university courses, **they are not accepted by universities for entry into medicine degrees.** Historically, u