 AIM is a leading Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to develop and award nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Diplomas. |
Access to HE (Higher Education) Diplomas
Access to HE Diplomas are nationally-recognised qualifications, accepted by universities, which bridge the gap between your existing education and the entry requirements for degree-level study. They are designed to be flexible and attractive to students who may have been out of formal education for some time.
You will study in a friendly learning environment, on a full or part-time basis to suit your commitments. Most students aim for careers in the health sector and become nurses, midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers or teachers, but the range of destinations is not limited to these.
Advanced Learner Loans are available for those aged 19+. For those who go on to complete a higher education course, which is eligible for student finance, the government will write off the loan taken out for the Access to HE Diploma.
Access to HE Courses
Lizzie Evans
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
I chose to study a Foundation degree in Health at Shrewsbury Colleges Group as I could study alongside my job at the time (in social work). I found the course manageable and worked hard to fit the work around my job/life. My tutors were super supportive as I was an adult learner returning to studying for the first time since school and things have moved on a bit since that time! I used the FD as a stepping stone to progress into a full degree in Health Studies at university and the skills learned enabled me to attain a first in my degree. I am now the co-owner of a business related to the health sector and have a great work/ life balance. I would recommend the course to potential students, young and old as I am not an academic person but was prepared to put the work in and it paid off for me.
James Garbutt
Access to HE: Health
This course has been my first big step towards a career in healthcare and I'm really glad I chose to study it. I now feel prepared for University.
Tasmin Broadway
Access to HE: Health
The tutors on the course are all really helpful and supportive nothing is ever too much trouble, they have set me up for what’s to come at university. It has been a life changing experience, a hard but an incredible journey.
Miranda Coombes
Access to HE: Health
The Access course has provided me with the skills I need to go onto higher education. Having spent a long time out of education, the course helped me to practice, and improve my academic writing, referencing and researching skills. It’s enabled me to build my knowledge around relevant subjects in preparation for University and increased my confidence. The assistance with my UCAS application was valuable, having it checked before applying strengthened my chances of being accepted into my University of choice. What really stood out to me was the support offered by the tutors, it’s fantastic, they encourage your independence whilst guiding and motivating you along the way.
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