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Free Access to HE Science and Engineering in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start29 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Science and Engineering in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, full-time during the day.

The course covers Pure and Applied Mathematics and Engineering Science. You'll also build the academic skills you need to succeed at degree level. It runs over one year.

You'll finish with an Access to Higher Education Diploma: Physical and Engineering Sciences, awarded by Open Awards.

Who this course is for

The Access to Higher Education Science Diploma is a Level 3 qualification which prepares you for university study if you don't have traditional qualifications. The core subjects you'll study are Pure and Applied Mathematics and Engineering. Alongside these subjects, you'll also develop your academic skills in a supportive environment, which will allow you to make the transition to degree level. You will have access to outstanding academic and pastoral support, detailed online materials and the full Microsoft 365 suite during your time with us. You'll be taught by a team of specialist teachers with extensive knowledge of their subject areas. We have considerable experience and expertise working with adult learners who have taken either a short or a long break from formal education. The course content is suited to anyone who is confident in their mathematics ability (GCSE grade 5 or above). Topics Covered: Intro to Engineering Science Intro to Numerical and Algebraic Methods Intro to Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Technologies Maths for Computing Logic and Numerical Systems Algebra Geometry and Sequences Research and understanding opportunities in HE Practical Investigation Use of Statistics Trigonometry and Geometry Parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing Trigonometric Algebra Calculus Further Calculus

Entry requirements

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Access-to-Higher-Education-Diploma-Science-Pure-and-Applied-Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study pure and applied mathematics, including calculus, algebra, and statistics.
  • You'll explore engineering science principles and their practical applications.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills for university-level study.
  • You'll work with scientific and mathematical problem-solving techniques.
  • You'll build study skills to support independent learning at degree level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the college, supported by detailed online materials. Assessment is through a combination of assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. You'll receive academic and pastoral support to help you progress. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense; your work is assessed continuously across the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanical engineer, designs and tests mechanical systems and components.
  • Civil engineer, plans and oversees construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Physics technician, supports research and laboratory work in science settings.
  • Data analyst, works with mathematical models and data in business or research.
  • Engineering technician, provides technical support across manufacturing or energy sectors.
  • Science teacher (with further study), teaches physics, maths, or engineering subjects.

What you could study next

  • BEng or MEng in Engineering, the natural next step for engineering science students.
  • BSc in Physics or Mathematics, for those focusing on the physical science units.
  • BSc in Data Science or Computer Science, combining maths skills with technology.
  • Foundation Year in Engineering, offered by some universities as a bridging route before a full degree.
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