Access to HE Humanities Course in Blackpool

Name: Access to HE Humanities Course in Blackpool
Price: 3022 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cost£3,022.00

Duration1 year

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start7 Sep 2026

Study modePart-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Access to HE Humanities Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study humanities subjects with a focus on English, developing the academic skills universities expect. The course is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study for adults who don't hold traditional A-levels. Entry requires three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English Language, plus a written task and interview.

Who this course is for

This programme of study is the perfect starting point for you if you are passionate about English and wish to have a career in teaching, journalism, advertising, careers in media including digital/social media and website design, digital copyrighting, writing/creative writing, writing for television, theatre and stage, publishing, editing, proofreading, writing for business, public relations and communications, speech therapy, applied linguistics or research and academic writing related careers. The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification which will prepare you for study at degree level by providing you with the necessary academic skills and subject knowledge to be successful within your future studies. If you would like to study at university but left school without the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE course could be for you. The course runs over one academic year and is designed for learners aged 19 years and above. Advanced Learning Loans are available to support the payment of tuition fees.

Entry requirements

Direct Entry: 3 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) including English Language and preferably maths at Grade 4 (C) or above or A relevant level 2 or 3 qualification plus English Language GCSE at Grade 4 (C) or above and preferably a level 2 Functional Skills in maths; Successful completion of a written task and interview.

What you will learn

You'll develop academic writing skills for university-level study.
You'll study English language and literature in depth.
You'll build critical analysis and essay-writing techniques.
You'll explore humanities topics relevant to careers in media, communications, and the arts.
You'll practise research skills used in academic and professional writing.
You'll gain an understanding of language, linguistics, and how texts work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the University Centre Campus. Assessment is coursework-based, as is standard for Access to HE Diplomas, with written assignments and a portfolio of work built up across the year. You'll also complete a written task as part of the entry process before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Journalist: write and report for print, digital, or broadcast media.
Copywriter: create content for businesses, brands, and websites.
Proofreader or editor: check and refine written content for publishers.
Public relations officer: manage communications for organisations.
Social media manager: plan and produce content across digital channels.
Teaching assistant: support learners in schools, often a step toward teacher training.
Speech and language therapy assistant: support qualified therapists in clinical settings.

What you could study next

The Access to HE Diploma (Humanities) is recognised by UK universities as an entry qualification for degree-level study. You could go on to study a BA in English, Journalism, Media, Communications, Linguistics, or a related humanities subject. Some graduates use it as a route into teacher training programmes or postgraduate study. Universities set their own entry requirements, so check individual course pages for the grades you'll need.

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