Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).
Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
GCSE English at 4+/C+. Functional Skills at Level 2 will also be accepted.
If this hasn’t already been achieved you can complete English alongside the Access diploma. GCSE Maths 6/B. This must be completed before you start the Access to HE diploma.
What are the next steps?
You will be invited to meet the tutor. Please bring evidence of your relevant qualifications, including GCSE Maths, Science and English.
Study Aims
This diploma will prepare you for a university degree in
Modules Studied
You will study the following modules:
Good or Outstanding in all areas
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