To succeed on this course, you need to be committed to your study and focused on your career choice. This route is designed for adult students (19+). Funding is not available for those aged 18 and under, and we would recommend that alternative vocational qualifications and A Levels are considered, which support progression onto further or higher education and employment.
This Access to Higher Education course requires a level 2 achievement in English and maths. This may be a grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English and maths, a level 2 qualification, or equivalent. It will not be possible for you to be offered a place on an Access course without meeting our entry requirements.
If you do not currently hold a level 2 qualification in English and maths, then you are invited to undertake a skills test as part of our interview process. Achieving on our skills test is sufficient to meet our entry requirements for Access to Higher Education, however, you are strongly advised to seek further advice from your chosen university regarding completing GCSEs as part of your application.
Your offer for entry onto our Access course may be conditional to a number of factors which may include achievement of level 2 in English and maths, satisfactory performance at interview, evidence of recent study, evidence of relevant work experience, and specific criteria for international students (please see below).
Applicants who would like to apply but find that their qualifications don’t meet the entry criteria are encouraged to contact us on 01752 305300 to discuss a suitable alternative course.
Please check with your chosen higher education institution if GCSE English/maths is required for your progression route. For care/NHS related courses, evidence of experience in health/social care professions is recommended.
For distance learning:
To study this Access course via distance learning, you must have already gained GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4/C or above.
Entry requirements for international students:
City College Plymouth welcomes applications from international students; however, you are strongly recommended to clarify with your chosen university your responsibilities as an international student. You may be required to complete an IELTS or CEFR recognised equivalent test score exam prior to an interview or record IELTS 5.5 on your application. There may also be funding implications relating to your international student status. Please ensure that you are clear on university entry requirements for international students.
The Access to HE Diploma is only available to students who are resident in the UK (including BFPO), Channel Islands or Isle of Man. It is not available to international students studying overseas.
