Teaching and Education Access to Higher Education Advanced (Level 3)

Course content

The course will cover a broad range of core subjects and study elements all designed to equip you with the necessary skills to study at degree level. These include study skills and academic writing skills.

The Teaching and Education pathway includes units in: Education, Learning Theories, History, Sociology, Criminology, and Politics. It also has a Research Project and other academic skills-based units.

Next steps

Course progression includes:

University courses in education, including primary and secondary teaching, and teaching in the lifelong learning sector.

Career progression includes:

Through a degree this course can be the route into a wide range of careers including: Teaching, Education Consultancy, and Youth Work.

Additional information

In order for learners to progress on to an undergraduate degree at a British university, it is essential that learners have achieved a minimum of a grade C in Maths and English.

To become a teacher, you must have GCSE English and Maths. Primary School teachers will also need GCSE Science. All applicants are advised to have a good idea of their preferred university options prior to attending the interview.

Please note that when applying for this course you will be directed to an application form to ensure that we collate the necessary information to process your application for this type of course.

You will be expected to study for approximately 15 hours a week outside of College some of which will be online learning. You may need to purchase books relating to the course.

Please declare if you have English and maths GCSEs and/or Functional Skills qualifications – this information is required (note: you will need to provide evidence prior to enrolment). Once we’ve processed your application you will be contacted by email.

Pay by instalments

The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.

Trips and costs

All Access students have the chance to go to London at the end of the academic year to visit museums and galleries or go sightseeing. The cost of return coach travel is around £30.

There are 2 Industry Insights Weeks each academic year where students will have the chance to engage in enriching activities to improve their knowledge, skills, and behaviours by working with universities, employers, and visiting speakers.

Funding information

If you are aged 19 or over, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost more affordable. Find out more about your payment options here

If you complete one of our Access to Higher Education courses and use an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for your tuition fee, the Student Loans Company will write off the balance on the Advanced Learner Loan if you then go on to complete an undergraduate course.