Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business)

This Access to HE Business programme aims to provide a firm foundation for study at degree level. Study skills and educational guidance form essential parts of the course.

Tutorial sessions support learners and offer guidance with the UCAS process and study skills.

The Diploma is taught by subject specialist teaching staff in a supportive environment to develop the academic skills necessary to progress onto higher education. You will have homework and assignment work set each week with strict deadlines.

You will be expected to dedicate up to 20 hours per week to self-study, making it equivalent to a full time commitment.

Additional support is available for students for particular difficulties/needs.

There is also:

• A Learning Support Team
• Learning Resource Centres (LRCs)
• A Careers Team
• Designated study space specifically for our Higher Education and Access to Higher Education students

Topics may include:

• Business and the Economy
• Business Accounting
• Human Resources
• Innovation and Creativity in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
• Marketing Tools
• Planning and Promoting an Event
• Statistics
• The Law of Tort Negligence
• Workplace Organisations

Progression routes: Business Administration, Business Studies, Leadership and Management and industry specific management degrees. You will be able to pursue jobs in Retail, Finance, Management, Hospitality, and Education. You could also progress on to study Business at a higher level at Exeter College.

• You will need a grade 4(C) or above in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Please note, from 2017 a grade C in English and Maths is equivalent to a grade 4
• A high level of motivation to be an independent student with a willingness for self study.
• The commitment to studying a full time, challenging course.
• Evidence of recent study is desirable.
• A clear idea of the university level programme that you wish to apply for

You can also access English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) or adult GCSE English courses at the College.

The course is delivered in the Digital and Data Centre, located in the city centre. Complete with digital learning laboratories, state-of-the-art IT suites and interactive seminar spaces, learners have access to cutting edge equipment to help prepare them for their next steps. The Diploma thrives on the links and interaction with the local business community.

Funding Availability 

Level 3 Entitlement: If this is your first full Level 3 qualification and you are aged 19-23, you may be eligible to fee remission. We can help assess your eligibility as you enrol.

Advanced Learner Loan: If you are aged 19+ and studying a Level 3 to Level 6 qualification, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for course fees. Click here to learn more about the Advanced Learner Loan, and how you can cover the costs of your course.

Additional Costs

As well as the course fees, applicants need to factor in food, travel, books, stationery and printing costs.  There will also be UCAS fees when applying for university. You will be offered the opportunity to participate in an adult overseas visit as part of your course, this is optional and will incur an additional cost. Previous visits include Prague, Geneva and Berlin and provide an opportunity to apply your learning to International Business and engage in cultural activities.

Please be aware that there are no car parking facilities at Exeter College city centre sites, but public car parks are available across the city.