The Access to HE Diploma (Criminology) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of criminology and related fields. This course prepares students for Higher Education and careers in areas such as law enforcement, criminal justice, and social research. Students will acquire essential knowledge, specific skills, and transferable skills necessary for success in these fields.

The Access to HE Diploma (Humanities and Social Sciences) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse fields within humanities and social sciences. This course prepares students for Higher Education and careers in areas such as criminology, education, literature, history, psychology, and sociology. Students will acquire essential knowledge, specific skills, and transferable skills necessary for success in these areas. To ensure this Diploma meets our AVA policies and priorities for new provision, Skills and Education Group Access has worked with curriculum specialists and business development managers to coordinate and oversee the development of the Diploma, including meeting to agree curriculum content, level, grading descriptors and general rules of combination.

The Access to HE Diploma (Psychology) provides students with an understanding of core psychological theories, research methods, and counselling techniques. This course is designed to prepare students for Higher Education leading to careers in psychology, counselling, social work, and related fields. Students will acquire key knowledge, subject-specific skills, and transferable skills vital for success in these sectors.

The Access to HE Diploma (Health Sciences Professions) equips students with a comprehensive understanding of health, biology, psychology and sociology, health professional practices and related fields. This course is designed to prepare students for Higher Education looking at entering careers in health, health sciences and related sectors. Students will acquire key knowledge, subject-specific skills, and transferable skills essential for success in these areas. The precise knowledge and skills will depend on the choice of units.

The Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery) provides students with a solid foundation in midwifery and healthcare. It prepares them for higher education and careers in midwifery, equipping them with the knowledge, specific skills, and transferable skills needed to support women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care. Through a variety of units and practical experiences, students will gain a deep understanding of human biology, healthcare practices, and the psychological aspects of midwifery.

The Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) provides students with an understanding of the essential elements required by the nursing profession. This course is designed to prepare students for Higher Education looking for careers in nursing and healthcare. Students will acquire key knowledge, subject-specific skills, and transferable skills essential for success in these fields.

The Access to HE Diploma (Paramedic Science) provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the biological and health sciences, preparing them for Higher Education leading to careers as paramedics and emergency medical professionals. This course covers essential topics in biology, health science, and professional practice, equipping students with the knowledge, specific skills, and transferable skills necessary for success in the field of paramedic science.

Brand new course! Click below to find out more and apply today for a February 2026 start. This short course provides essential bookkeeping and accountancy skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and processes up to Trial Balance. It’s ideal for those starting a career, small business owners, or anyone planning further study in finance. By completion, learners will confidently manage financial records and be prepared for the next step toward professional accountancy qualifications.

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this course through our flexible Online and On Campus model. The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for anyone wishing to study accountancy and finance alongside a range of complementary business and personal skills. The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is to offer the foundation accounting knowledge needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy.

This Level 3 course builds on the topics covered in the AAT Level 2 Certificate and extends on the areas covered to the completion of final accounts. The programme is designed to provide the maximum flexibility to students from a wide range of circumstances and diverse backgrounds, allowing them to gain skills and knowledge based on nationally agreed standards of competence.

The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting allows you to master complex accounting tasks and qualify for senior finance roles, as well as AAT full membership. Students will gain competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports.