GCSE Programme

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What Our Students Say

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”

Max

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

Course Information

Introduction

If you plan on pursuing a new career but don’t have the qualifications to do so, this programme will provide you with the essential qualifications needed for progression. Alongside subject-specific study, you will strengthen your academic skills.

You will work towards gaining good passes in five GCSEs, including English Language, Mathematics, and Science, enabling your progression. A significant number of students progress to Access to Higher Education courses to prepare for degree level study.

You’ll strengthen your social skills, improve your confidence, acquire academic skills ready for progression, and gain the important qualifications needed in multiple industries. From this course, you can progress to an Access to HE course in preparation for university.

Please note, this course is only available for 19+ learners, 16-18 year old students are not eligible for this course.

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Who is this course for?

Are you looking to pursue your favourite subject at university but don’t quite meet the entry requirements? Designed for adult learners, our Access to HE qualifications bridge the gap between GCSEs and higher education and are recognised by many universities in the UK. We also have a selection of Access foundation programmes that prepare you for our Access to HE courses. Didn’t get your GCSEs or need them to be higher? Our Access Foundation GCSE programme will support you with achieving passes in five GCSEs.

Course details

Duration: 1 year
Start Date: 07/09/2026
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 72883-01
Fees (Adult): £1,810 plus exam fee of £185

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