Access to HE programmes are designed for adults who want to pursue their passion and start a new career.
Gain the skills to progress to Higher Education
An Access to HE course is a one-year programme designed for those who want to study for a degree, but do not have the required qualifications for entry. During the course, you will gain the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to progress to a higher level of study.
What to expect.
Your time on the course will prepare you for university-level study, which is ideal for those who have been out of education for some time. You will cover research and study skills, essay writing and more, all within a small, supportive group. You will also attend sessions that focus on your chosen subject area, whether that is in health and social care, nursing, the humanities, computing or criminology.
Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Criminology)
Chesterfield College
Level 3
08 Sep 2025
Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals)
Chesterfield College
Level 3
Multiple start dates
Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing)
Chesterfield College
Level 3
15 Sep 2025
Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) PTD
Chesterfield College
Level 3
15 Sep 2025
Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education Professions)
Chesterfield College
Level 3
15 Sep 2025
I was inspired to do the Health and Social Care course from my career path. I have been a carer since I was 18, but never thought about doing nursing as I never thought I was good enough or clever enough. It was during the pandemic that it came to fruition. There was a lot less staff as people were isolating and there were so many things that we ended up taking on that we hadn’t been trained to do. It was completely out of my comfort zone. I thought If I can do that, under all that pressure, without the training, then I can do the nursing course.”
Kirsty Williams
Nursing and Midwifery
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