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  • Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    BU307
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Fee
    £3384.00
  • Start Date
    7th Sep
  • Level
    Level 3
  • Duration
    1 year

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

This course is a preparation for entry to a degree or Higher Diploma course in Business. It covers units in Business, Management and 'Development' AKA Study Skills.

  • Course Details

    Study comprises two main areas:

    Business Management Credits are awarded for each Access course module. To achieve the Access Diploma, you must gain 60 credits.

    15 credits are gained from developmental modules designed to improve your academic and personal skills.

    The Access to HE Diploma is awarded by openawards.org.uk.

  • Entry Guidelines

    You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

    To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need: Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths or GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above Satisfactory interview and/or assessment, where other requirements for progression to higher education courses will be discussed.

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Degree or Higher Diploma courses in Business subjects.

    Obtaining the Access to HE Diploma in Business does not guarantee entry into any HE course.

  • Timetable

    This course takes place two days per week.

  • Assessment Methods

    Assessments are continuous and include:

    • reports
    • essays
    • assignments
    • presentations
    • examinations