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What Our Students Say

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

Harry

I think I’ve really enjoyed the fact that I’ve had to make new friendships, especially because I didn’t know anyone coming in – but after the first few weeks I think I’ve adapted to it really well.

Dan

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: 33 weeks
Start Date: 08/09/2025
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 72883-01
Fees (Adult): £1,810 plus exam fee of £185

Employment Statistics

  • IT project and programme managers

    Average Salary
    £61,880

  • Arts officers, producers and directors

    Average Salary
    £50,440

  • Business and financial project management professionals

    Average Salary
    £58,240

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