The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification, which is the equivalent to 3 A Levels, which also attracts UCAS tariff points should you wish to progress further with your studies. The core subjects you’ll study are Computing and Digital Technology based. Alongside this, you will develop your academic skills within a supportive environment, which will allow you to make the transition to degree level. You will have access to outstanding academic and pastoral support throughout your course, with online access to materials, and with a full Microsoft 365 suite during your time with us. You will be taught by specialist teachers, who have extensive knowledge about the subject areas being delivered. We have considerable experience and expertise of the subject matter and working with adult learners, who may 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 and English ability (GCSE grades 5 or above) Graded Topics Being Covered*: Programming: o ICT Systems Lifecycle o Principles of Computer Programming o Algorithms, Pseudocode and Trace Tables Cybersecurity: o I.T. Systems Security o Network Infrastructure Security o Network & Communication Protocols Hardware o Building Computer Systems o Programming Using Objects o Computer Systems Architecture Websites o Website Design o Communities and Sharing on the World Wide Web o Business Ideas and Start Ups *Some of these modules are subject to change. Ungraded Topics Covered*: • ICT: Advanced Use of ICT • Communication: Report Writing • Communication: Academic Essay Writing • Communication: Presentation Skills • Personal Development: Applying for H.E. *Some of these modules are subject to change.
