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Access to HE Business Studies Course in Bristol

Cost£3,022.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Business Studies Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course is designed to prepare you for university study. You'll study Business, Psychology, Statistics, ICT, and Higher Maths. Together these subjects build the knowledge and academic skills universities expect. You'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above to join.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business Studies, recognised by UK universities.

Who this course is for

The Access to HE course is a one-year, full-time, Level 3 course specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into Higher Education.--You may already have some qualifications at GCSE, NVQ, BTEC or A level but not enough to get to university.--Through studying a combination of Business,Psychology,Statistics and ICT, andHigher Maths, this Access course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your goal.

Entry requirements

--GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above--Strong desire to study--Commitment to study full time for a year--Knowledge of course required at university--Good organisation, enthusiasm and motivation--

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core business knowledge covering organisations, markets, and management.
  • You'll study psychology and how it applies to business and consumer behaviour.
  • You'll work with statistics and data to support business analysis.
  • You'll build ICT skills used in business and academic study.
  • You'll tackle Higher Maths topics needed for business and economics degrees.
  • You'll practise academic writing, research, and critical thinking skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ashley Down Centre. The course combines taught lessons with independent study and written assignments. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense. Your work is assessed against the standards set by Ascentis.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business analyst, works with data to improve how organisations operate.
  • Marketing coordinator, plans and runs campaigns for a business or brand.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and staff management processes.
  • Operations manager, oversees day-to-day business functions.
  • Project coordinator, keeps business projects on track and on budget.

What you could study next

  • A business, management, or economics degree at university, the most direct next step after this Diploma.
  • A psychology degree, for those who want to follow the psychology strand further.
  • An accounting or finance degree, building on the statistics and maths units in this course.
  • A foundation year at university, if you want an extra year of preparation before a full degree programme.
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