ABOUT THE COURSE
If you would like to study Computing at university but left school without the qualifications you need, then this Access to HE course could be for you. Each year, over 20,000 Access to HE students apply for a degree course at a UK university; if you go on to complete a relevant degree at the university, your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off by Student Finance England.
This course will help you get the qualifications you need to study computing, or a related course, at university. The qualification will provide you with an intensive introduction to the ideas, mathematical and computing skills, in a variety of areas of study including programming, web development, and networking.
You will also learn key presentation skills, seminar skills, and writing skills that will be crucial at the university level. Throughout the course you will undertake a research project and participate in lessons aimed at preparing you for higher education, helping you focus on developing your academic, literacy, and examination skills.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will develop skills in:
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need:
All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
This course is assessed through coursework assignments, tests, and examinations throughout the course, which are set and marked by your teachers and externally moderated by OCN London.
Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on a number of set pieces of work such as essays, projects, presentations and tests.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
ADULTS
Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?
Once you have completed your Access to HE course, you can progress to a Higher Education degree at a university or college including Russel Groups universities such as Queen Mary University on London or Kings College of London.
You should check requirements for specific degree courses - different Higher Education institutions may have different entry requirements for similar courses.
Start Date: 4 September 2023
Attendance: Full Time
Location: Tottenham Centre, High Road, London UK, N15 4RU
Suitable for: Adults 19+
Duration: 1 Year
Level: Level 3
