Access to HE

If you need to go to university to pursue your chosen career and aspire to hold a degree but need to bridge the gaps in your existing qualifications first, an Access to HE course could be for you!

What is the Access to HE course?

The Access to HE programme will bridge the gap between your existing qualifications and what is needed to study at degree level, enabling you to apply to university.

City of Wolverhampton College has specialist pathways in:

  • Health Professions
  • Social Science

Eligibility

Access to Higher Education courses are designed for adults, therefore all applicants will need to be aged 19 or over by the time the course starts.

Duration

An Access to Higher Education course takes one year to complete full-time.

Fees and Funding Information

Please enquire to find out what the fee is to study one of our Access to HE courses. Dependent on your circumstances, you may be eligible to study for free.

Please click here to find out more about financial support available.

By studying with us you will gain an overview of your chosen area and develop the study skills, knowledge and confidence needed to study for a degree – and with part-time flexible study options to fit around other work and home commitments, you’ll soon be on your way to the university way of life!

Why choose City of Wolverhampton College?

  • Supportive tutors who will guide you through the course, helping you achieve success
  • Digital skills and computer literacy embedded into the programme, helping you to update your skills ready for university
  • Careers focussed with support available on the best career path for you

Access to HE Courses

Our Access to HE Facilities

At the CLQ campus, you’ll benefit from modern classrooms, dedicated study spaces, and expert support to help you succeed and take the next step in you learning journey.

Our Access to HE Facilities

At the CLQ campus, you’ll benefit from modern classrooms, dedicated study spaces, and expert support to help you succeed and take the next step in you learning journey.

Employer Links

The college is proud to work in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, strengthening our Access, Science, and A‑Level programmes through a range of collaborative activities. This partnership helps ensure learners benefit from high‑quality academic enrichment and direct exposure to university‑level study through:

  • Curriculum design support, ensuring our teaching reflects current professional practice and sector standards

  • Guest talks delivered by university specialists, offering insight into higher‑level study and current developments within the sector

  • Campus and facility tours, giving learners the opportunity to experience university environments first‑hand

  • Subject‑specific masterclasses that enhance learning, stretch academic skills, and support progression into higher education.

 

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