Welcome to the Blended Access to HE Diplomas at Sandwell College!
Traditionally, to secure a place at university you would need a certain number of A Levels, but now, most universities accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as equivalent qualifications. Sandwell College can help you move up to degree-level study by offering a range of accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma courses in an array of subjects. Our career-specific courses are delivered online, giving you the freedom to tailor your study schedule around your existing commitments. What’s more, you won’t have to take any exams, and you could complete your course in less than a year!
The online delivery is through the platform Moodle. Moodle allows learners to achieve recognised Access to Higher Education Diplomas from home, on the move or in the workplace. Learners are at the centre of their learning journey and you will receive full support and guidance on making the most out of the online platform.
Moodle is more than just a delivery tool, course materials, assessments and interactive content are mapped to your specific regulated diploma through a cloud-based Virtual Learning Environment.
As a learner on the online Access to Higher Education Diploma you also have the opportunity to drop into college for one-to-one sessions with your course tutor, who will also provided online support throughout the working week.
By studying a recognised and accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma you will gain the essential knowledge in your chosen subject which will underpin your future higher-level study.
We currently offer the following Level 3 Diplomas enrolling in September each academic year:
Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professionals)
Access to HE Diploma (Nursing)
Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery)
Access to HE Diploma (Science)
Access to HE Diploma (Psychology)
Access to HE Diploma (Social Work)
Access to HE Diploma (Criminology)
Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.
We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.
Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.
Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!
We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.
Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.
With strong pass rates and unrivalled support and welfare services, every student has access to the guidance and support they need to succeed.