Access to HE Business and Law Course in Halesowen

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Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Contact Halesowen College for more info.

About this course

Access to HE Business and Law Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. The course is free for some learners and fees may apply for others. Fee remission may be available, so contact the Admissions department for details. This Level 3 Access to HE Business and Law Qualification is recognised by UK universities as an entry route for adults who want to study business, law, or related subjects at degree level. It covers the academic skills and subject knowledge universities look for.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university study.
  • You'll study core business concepts including finance, management, and organisations.
  • You'll explore key areas of law, including contract, criminal, and civil law.
  • You'll build critical thinking and analytical skills applied to business and legal contexts.
  • You'll practise presenting arguments clearly in written assignments.
  • You'll learn how to evaluate evidence and construct reasoned conclusions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Halesowen College, combining taught input with guided study and discussion. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year that demonstrates your knowledge and skills to universities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supporting operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Legal secretary, providing administrative support in law firms and legal departments.
  • Paralegal, assisting solicitors with casework and legal research.
  • HR assistant, supporting recruitment, contracts, and employee relations.
  • Compliance officer, helping organisations meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Office manager, overseeing day-to-day business operations.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a degree that builds directly on the business content of this Course.
  • LLB Law, the undergraduate law degree this Access to HE Business and Law Qualification is designed to prepare you for.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology or Sociology, for those drawn to the law and society elements of the Course.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, if you want to move into HR without completing a full degree first.