Computing - Access to HE Diploma (Computing)

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Access to Higher Education

Level 3

Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 January 2026

Online

9 Month(s)

Part time

Customised

£3,384 Students who were under 24 as at the 31st August who do not already hold a Level 3 qualification (eg. A levels or Level 3 BTec) may not have to pay fees, this is dependent on your postcode. All other students can apply for the Advanced Learner Loan to cover the fees. This is a type of student loan, but if you progress to university and complete your degree, the loan will be cancelled and consequently your Access course will be free. You can find out more about the Advanced Learner Loan here: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Course Summary

The Access to HE Computing allows students to develop their skills in preparation for progression to university, students who successfully complete this course progress to study:

Computer Science
Games Design
Data Analytics

This is a fully online course, where you can access the course materials and assessments 24 hours a day. You will be fully supported throughout your course with online 1:1 tutorials and group tutorials.

Course Details

Throughout this course you will study a range of different subject areas including, Computing and Maths. Some of the units that you will study are:

Components of a Computer System
AI, Machine and Deep Learning
Web Page Design and Production
Pure Math

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through different methods, including written assignments, presentations and timed controlled assessments.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 9-4 in English and Maths

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

Your next steps...

Access to HE courses are designed to enable you upon successfully completion to progress to Higher Education.

Additional information

https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/course-search/heart-of-yorkshire/computing/access-to-higher-education-computing-pathway-online

To book please visit: https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/students/information-for-prospective-students/how-to-apply

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