Access to HE (Business)

The Access to HE Diploma (Business) prepares adults (aged 19+ if non-international) without traditional qualifications such as A Levels for study at university or other higher education programmes. The qualification is widely recognised by UK universities. It is made up of 60 credits, all studied at level 3. 45 credits are graded and 15 ungraded. For further information on the benefits of studying an Access course and what it can lead to, please visit our Awarding body website at https://www.cava.ac.uk/about-access-to-he/for-students/ The diploma will introduce you to different aspects of business studies allowing you to acquire basic understanding of key business concepts. In this pathway you will study Economics, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics and Business and Law units, as well as Study Skills. A strongly supportive tutorial and study skills system is also in place to encourage the development of an independent and self-disciplined approach to learning as required by universities. This includes regular group and one-to-one tutorials to set and review targets and ensure sufficient progress is made. Career advice provided by personal tutors and the College Careers team focus predominantly on university application, registration with UCAS and completion of the application form, as well as assistance with personal statement writing and advice on a range of higher education courses. It is advisable to apply between November 2026 and June 2027, as this is a popular course.

You can enrol on this course if you are aged 19 or over (non-international) or 18+ if classed as an international student. You should have a full level 2 or 4 x C grade or better at GCSE including A- C/4-9 in English or maths or above. In addition, IELTS 5.5, ESOL skills for life level 1 or FCE would be accepted instead of GCSE in English as well as evidence of completion of compulsory secondary education from country of origin. A satisfactory reference is also required.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at CRC. Your teachers and College specialist staff provide both learning and personal support. Your teachers schedule regular individual meetings with you to check that you are making at least the expected progress while specialist staff in the College can offer support and advice for you outside of class if you have specific learning needs.

We have an excellent track record of student progression into universities. However, you will need to research courses carefully as some programmes have very specific entry requirements.