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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Business) Course at Activate Learning at City of Oxford College

Cost£3,022.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start16 Feb 2027
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Business) Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The course takes around one year to complete and is designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in business, management, or related subjects at university. UK universities recognise the Ascentis Access to HE Diploma (Business) qualification as meeting standard entry requirements. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects. You must also be aged 19 or over and have been out of full-time education for at least a year. Access to HE Diploma (Business) with certificate.

Who this course is for

If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE, see 'Additional Information' tab for more details. Apply today and our team will confirm if you could qualify for free place, with no obligation. This is the fast-track route to the business profession you have always wanted! This Access to HE Online: Business Professions Level 3 Diploma gives you a brand new, convenient and affordable way to study for your qualification online. If you pay with an Adult Learner Loan and progress directly to university after this course, the government will write off your loan! Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career in business, but worry that a lack of time and qualifications could prevent you from taking that next step? If you are aged 19 or over and aspire to go on to university to study a business-related degree, an Access to Higher Education Online Diploma is the route for you. Access to HE qualifications are nationally-recognised, one-year intensive Level 3 courses designed to prepare adult learners aged 19 or over to study at degree level. They are primarily for those who do not currently have the relevant entry requirements or qualifications, or may have been out of education for a period of time and wish to return to education to change career. The Access to HE Online: Business Professions Diploma gives you the opportunity to progress onto degrees in business studies, travel and tourism, business analysis, business management, marketing, economics and business administration. Key programme features: One-year programme, Personal tutor and supportive webinars, Equivalent to three A-levels, which means you can achieve the UCAS points you need for university, Flexible so you can learn at your own pace, in your own. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

To be eligible for a place on an Access to HE Online programme, you must have GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C equivalent) or above, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification. Applicants must be aged over 19 and have been out of full-time education for a year. You will have a numeracy and literacy assessment to check your suitability to study at Level 3. Don’. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of core business principles, including finance, marketing, and operations.
  • You'll analyse how organisations are structured and managed.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
  • You'll explore economics and how markets influence business decisions.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and data interpretation in a business context.
  • You'll understand the legal and ethical frameworks businesses operate within.

How you will learn

All study takes place online. You'll work through written assignments and assessed tasks that build toward the full Diploma. Assessment is coursework-based rather than exam-based, which means you submit work as you progress through each unit. You'll receive feedback on your assignments to help you develop your academic skills throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning at City of Oxford 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.
  • Office manager: overseeing day-to-day business functions and staff coordination.
  • Marketing assistant: supporting campaigns, content, and customer communications.
  • Accounts assistant: handling invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • HR assistant: supporting recruitment, contracts, and employee relations.
  • Project coordinator: tracking timelines, budgets, and team tasks.
  • Customer service team leader: managing frontline service staff and processes.

What you could study next

The Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Business) qualification is accepted by many UK universities as an entry requirement for undergraduate study. You could progress to a BA in Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Economics. Some learners go on to study for a BA in Accounting, Human Resource Management, or a related field. If you want a professional qualification alongside or after a degree, CIPD, ACCA, or CMI qualifications are common next steps in business careers.

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