How many credits is an access course?

60 credits
How are Access to HE courses graded? Access to HE Diplomas are made up of 60 credits. 45 of these are at Level 3 and graded. The remaining 15 credits are not graded and may be at Level 2 or Level 3.

What is access course equivalent to?

What is Access to HE Diploma equivalent to? Technically speaking, Access to HE Diploma courses are equivalent is a Level 3 qualification. This means that the work you do is generally about A-Level standard. Access to HE Diploma courses are equivalent is a Level 3 qualification.

How many UCAS points does an access course get you?

How many UCAS Tariff points are Access to HE Diplomas worth? The number of Tariff points for the Access to Higher Education Diploma varies between 48 and 144 points, dependent on your grade profile.

How many credits is a merit worth?

In the example below, at level 3 a Pass is worth 7 points per credit, a Merit is worth 8 points per credit, and a Distinction is worth 9 points per credit.

Do I have to pay for an access course?

You don’t have to pay anything upfront and the loan will be written off if you complete your course and go on to study a higher education programme.

How long is an Access to HE course?

34 weeks
It’s an intensive study for a period of 34 weeks and requires you to attend the college for three days a week, with further independent study at home. Access courses combine subject specialisms at Level 3 with study skills and are designed to prepare you for university-level study.

Can you go to uni with an access course?

You could take an Access to HE course They prepare people for university-level study, meaning you can then go on to do a degree course. Here are some key things to know about Access courses: The course results in an Access to HE Diploma, a Level 3 qualification (the same level as A levels and Scottish Highers).

Will an access course get me to uni?

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification that will enable you to progress to university and a degree regardless of what you did (or didn’t) achieve first time round.

How long do access courses last?

How long does it take? One to two years.

What is a Level 3 pass equivalent to?

The type of award, and the grades for each unit, with dictate how many UCAS points a BTEC is worth, with a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Pass worth 40 UCAS points (equivalent to an A level grade E), and a Level 3 Extended Diploma with triple Distinction* being typically worth 420 points (equivalent to three grade ‘A*’ A …

What is a merit equivalent to in a degree?

Postgraduate degrees in the UK are generally graded using a different system to Bachelors degrees….Degree results & classifications.

How long do access courses take?

They’re usually 30 weeks long, and most students study for about nine hours a week.

How many credits are in the access course?

Access course is 60 credits total, breakdown was: Study Skills 6 credits graded pass or fail. Dissertation of 3000 words and a 10 minute presentation 9 credits graded Distinction, Merit or pass. History 15 credits, first unit of 3 credits graded pass or fail, second & third units graded Distinction, Merit or Pass.

How many credits do you get for access to HE Diploma?

Access to HE Diplomas are worth 60 credits. 45 credits are for graded, subject-specific, modules (at pass, merit, or distinction), depending on your performance, and the other 15 credits are for ungraded modules that prepare you for studying for university. How is the Access to HE Diploma assessed?

Are there any recognised access to he courses?

There are over 1,200 recognised Access to HE courses. All recognised courses are listed on the database of QAA-recognised Access to HE courses. A student who successfully completes all course requirements is awarded the Access to HE Diploma. The ‘Access to HE Diploma’ is a reserved title.

How many credits do you need for access to University of Brighton?

Pass Access Diploma with 60 credits (a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and the remainder at Level 2). Business or Management. 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit. Must include 12 credits in Chemistry. 18 credits at Merit or above. Must include Computing. Access course in English or Humanities preferred.