Are you looking for a fast-track route to university? Our Access to Higher Education (HE) courses allow you to get to university in one year, while our Access Foundation programmes provide progression to relevant Access to HE courses. Choose an access course at Leeds City College and prepare for your dream job.
Level 3 Access to HE – Gaining a Level 3 qualification can fast-track you to university or other higher education course options.
Level 2 Access Foundation programmes – Studying for a Level 2 Access Foundation course can lead to Access HE courses and on to university level. If university isn’t the pathway you are looking for, a Level 2 can also provide you with the qualifications that are often required for many jobs and further study programmes.
We have government funded courses which means there’s potential for you to study something you’ve dreamed of for free.
If you are earning £21,255 or below, you can study most of our adult courses for free
Or
If you are earning below £21,255, unemployed or have never studied a Level 3 course before (equivalent to A Levels), you can study one of our level 3 courses listed here for free.
We offer flexible timetables, blended and online programmes, childcare support, academic advice and funding guidance for a range of course-related costs.
Click on a course below to find out more information. Then when you’re ready, hit the ‘Apply Now’ button – this can be found at the top of every course page.
After consenting to allow us to contact you, the form should already be filled in with your selected course. All that is left for you to do is to select your start date and enter your details.
We will then be in contact with you regarding the next steps.
You may qualify for funding to help you pay for all, or part of, your course. Fees may be waived due to personal circumstances and/or if you receive certain benefits. Please note that you will need to provide evidence to prove your benefit payments. Student funding support and instalment payments are also available for those who are eligible. For more information get in touch with us.
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to HE Art and Design | 18/09/2023 | Quarry Hill Campus | Full time |
| Access to HE Graphic Design and Illustration | 17/09/2023 | Quarry Hill Campus | Full time |
| Access to HE in Computer Game Design and Development (19+) | 18/09/2023 | Quarry Hill Campus | Full time |
| Access to HE in Media Production | 12/09/2023 | Quarry Hill Campus | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| L3 Access to Higher Education in Computer Science | 18/09/2023 | Printworks Campus | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certa Access to HE Manufacturing Engineering | 25/09/2023 | Printworks Campus | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Educational Studies (QHA) | 11/09/2023 | Full time | |
| Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Science | 11/09/2023 | Full time | |
| Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Sciences | 11/09/2023 | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to HE Diploma: Policing | 25/09/2023 | University Centre Leeds | Full time |
| Access to Law Access to HE Diploma | Level 3 | 25/09/2023 | University Centre Leeds | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Foundation GCSE Programme | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - B Block | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Engineering | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Science | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Engineering Science | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Medicine | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - B Block | Full time |
| Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Science | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Science | 11/09/2023 | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Sport and Physical Activity Access to HE Diploma | Level 3 | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations | Study Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Foundation GCSE Programme | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - B Block | Full time |
| Access to HE in Computer Game Design and Development (19+) | 18/09/2023 | Quarry Hill Campus | Full time |
| Certa Access to HE Manufacturing Engineering | 25/09/2023 | Printworks Campus | Full time |
| L3 Access to Higher Education in Computer Science | 18/09/2023 | Printworks Campus | Full time |
| Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Engineering | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Science | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Engineering Science | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
| Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Medicine | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - B Block | Full time |
| Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Science | 18/09/2023 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | Full time |
No problem – you can email us at Contact@leedscitycollege.ac.uk or give us a call on 0113 386 1997 and a member of our team will get back to you.
Our open days and online webinars are also a great way to find out more about studying at Leeds City College and our courses; please see our events webpage for more information.
