Access to HE: Business

If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE, see 'Additional Information' tab for more details. Apply today and our team will confirm if you could qualify for free place, with no obligation. The Guildford College Access course provides a fast-track route into university for mature applicants who do not have formal qualifications. Access courses are appropriate for those returning to education after a number of years, for example, in employment, bringing up a family or having a career break. This programme is for mature students (19+) who wish to progress to Higher Education at Guildford College or a British university to study for a business related degree e.g. Business Studies, Accounts, Marketing, and possibly Law or Finance (students are advised to check with individual universities if there is a particular course they wish to pursue). The course is taught by highly qualified staff who have considerable experience in teaching adult students. Benefits of studying with Activate Learning:Designed exclusively for adults (19+), Supportive environment provided through tutors with subject expertise and includes guidance webinars for every moduleOne year programme equivalent to three A Levels, allowing you to achieve the qualification you need to progress to universityWidely recognised and accepted qualification by UK universities. This is validated and moderated by Ascentis under licence from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Help and gui

To be eligible for a place on this programme, you do not need any formal qualifications. For university however, you will need to have a GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in both English and maths, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification. It is advisable that you have these qualifications prior to starting your Access level 3 course as the skills y

You will study various units, some of these are: Micro and small Businesses, Business and organisation structures, Principles of business strategy, Business Law and Psychology.

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed including lectures, seminars, small group work and class discussions. You will be provided with a course handbook detailing the structure and processes of the programme. Guidance is given throughout the course in subject choices, study skills, careers and Higher Education opportunities.

Funding Options: To be eligible for funding, you will need to live in England. Anyone in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland will need to self-fund the course. Level 3 Entitlement fee remission: If you are aged 19-23 and do not hold a prior full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible to study the course for free. This would also depend on your

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed including lectures, seminars, small group work and class discussions. You will be provided with a course handbook detailing the structure and processes of the programme. Guidance is given throughout the course in subject choices, study skills, careers and Higher Education opportunities.

Guidance is given throughout the course in Higher Education opportunities and careers. Assistance in making applications to Higher Education at Guildford College or universities will be provided by personal tutors.