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Free Access to HE Business and Management in Coventry

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Business and Management in Coventry. Classes run at Coventry College City Campus two full days per week.

This qualification is for adults without A Levels who want to study at degree level. You study part-time over one year. Units cover business organisations, accounting, financial management, economics, employment law, and international business. You also develop academic writing and research skills through an extended essay.

UK universities widely accept this qualification as an entry route. You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Business and Management.

Who this course is for

Access Diplomas to Higher Education are designed for learners who may not hold traditional qualifications such as A Levels, but who want to study at degree level. They are designed to give you relevant academic knowledge and skills before progression to higher education and are widely recognised by universities as alternative qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the fundamentals of business organisations and management
  • You'll learn accounting and financial management principles
  • You'll explore economics topics including demand and supply, macroeconomics, and resource allocation
  • You'll examine employment law and consumer law
  • You'll investigate international business and globalisation
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills through an extended essay
  • You'll build study skills and techniques suited to higher education

How you will learn

You attend college two full days per week. The course expects 100% attendance and regular independent study outside class. Assessment includes essays, scientific reports, and group work. You will also complete an extended essay. These methods reflect the standards expected at university level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coventry College City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day running of a business.
  • Marketing assistant, supports campaigns and communications for a brand.
  • HR administrator, assists with recruitment and employee records.
  • Operations coordinator, helps manage processes and logistics within a company.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Economics, the natural next step after this Level 3 Access to HE Business and Management qualification.
  • A degree in Accounting or Finance, for those drawn to the financial units on the course.
  • A degree in Law, building on the legal foundations covered here.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher education option if a full degree is not yet the right fit.
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