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Access to HE Education Course Online

CostPlease contact provider - This course is eligible for funding via an Advanced Learner Loan. Getting a loan doesnt depend on your income and there are no credit checks. Advanced Learner Loans dont get repaid until you earn over 27,295 per year.
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Diploma (Education). Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life over 12 months.

A loan does not depend on your income and has no credit checks. You repay only once you earn over £27,295 a year.

The course covers safeguarding, managing classroom behaviour, special educational needs, child development, educational psychology, and language acquisition. You also study academic writing and how to prepare for university. You'll need a Level 2 Maths and English qualification to enrol. You finish with an AIM Qualifications Access to HE Diploma in Education at Level 3, recognised by UK universities.

Who this course is for

Access courses are designed for people who have been out of education for some time - so they're the perfect option if you left school without the qualifications you'd need to go straight to university. They provide you with a good level of knowledge and skills so that you feel prepared to start a degree. Whether you're a career changer, have been out of employment and education for some time, or you're looking to pursue a subject you're passionate about - an Access to HE course could be the right option for you. This course is specifically designed to put you on the pathway to study a degree in Education. Throughout this course explore key topics in child development, educational practice, psychology, safeguarding, equality, and preparation for higher education.

Entry requirements

You will need a Level 2 Maths and English qualification (GCSE or equivalent) - copies of your certificates will be requested as part of the enrolment process. If you don't have your Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, we can support you through Functional Skills qualifications. As part of our enrolment process, you will need to complete a telephone interview and a written assessment which will ensure that the course is the right level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll study safeguarding in education and your responsibilities in practice.
  • You'll explore how to manage behaviour and communicate effectively in classroom settings.
  • You'll learn about special educational needs and disability.
  • You'll examine child development, early social development, and cognitive psychology.
  • You'll study educational psychology and how it shapes learning.
  • You'll explore language acquisition and the development of literacy.
  • You'll develop academic writing skills and learn how to produce assignments at degree level.
  • You'll prepare for the university application and interview process.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through units at your own pace. Assessment includes written assignments that build your academic skills alongside the subject content. As part of enrolment, you complete a telephone interview and a written assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

You will need full use of a laptop and access to the internet. You will also need copies of your Level 2 Maths and English certificates ready for the enrolment process. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Primary school teacher, working with children aged 5 to 11 in a state or independent school.
  • Secondary school teacher, teaching a specialist subject to pupils aged 11 to 18.
  • Teaching assistant, supporting teachers and pupils in the classroom.
  • Early years educator, working with children from birth to age five in nursery or reception settings.
  • Special educational needs support worker, helping pupils with additional learning needs.
  • Learning mentor, supporting students who need extra guidance in school or college.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Primary Education, the degree route into qualified teacher status for primary schools.
  • BA (Hons) Education Studies, a broad degree exploring education theory, policy, and practice.
  • BA (Hons) Childhood Studies, focusing on child development and early years practice.
  • PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), for graduates who want to gain qualified teacher status after a first degree.
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