Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Looking to break into the world of business? Are you keen to embark on a degree in this area but don't currently meet the entry requirements for Higher Education? Our Access to HE Diploma in Business will give you a grounding in this subject that will enable you to advance to the next level of study. Throughout the course, you will receive superb support from our dedicated team of expert tutors and support staff to aid your development.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business, as validated by CAVA, is a qualification which prepares students aged 19 years and over, without relevant qualifications, for study at degree. You will be given the opportunity to develop not only academic knowledge in your chosen subject but also broader study skills to help prepare you for university.
You will be required to participate in an intensive period of study which covers nine units delivered across 2.5 days a week. It is expected that you supplement this teaching time with independent study at home.
This course is widely recognised by UK universities and colleges including City College Norwich Higher Education. However, we advise you make contact about their entry requirements to ensure the diploma you have chosen in appropriate for your area of future study. International students whose qualifications are not recognised by UK universities or colleges, and who are 19 and over, may also wish to choose this pathway as a route to enter degree-level study.
This course is delivered at our Norfolk House campus in Exchange Street, Norwich. For more information please contact the Interim Course Leader: Nick Medler- Nick.medler@ccn.ac.uk
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Developed with employers and progression in mind
All courses have been developed with employers and progression in mind, and many are part of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership's 10 priority sectors
Widely recognised by universities
Access to Higher Education courses are widely recognised by UK universities and colleges, 24,000 Access to HE students are accepted at over 140 universities every year.
Financial support
City College Norwich offers flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost of fees. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan and bursaries are available to support childcare and travel costs
Entry Requirements
Open to students aged 19 and over.
GCSEs at grade A-C /4 or above including English Language and Mathematics
A reference may be required.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be supported throughout the course by a team of tutors who will give you guidance in applying for Higher Education courses. You will study a core of communications, research and study skills as well as modules detailed in the learning outcomes. You will be awarded credits on completion of each units with a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade.
All credits are awarded are awarded at Level 3 which broadly equates to A Level study. Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on several set pieces of work such as essays, reports, projects, presentations and an open-book examination. Assessment deadlines are provided and you will need to learn to manage your time effectively to ensure that those deadlines are met.
Course Progression
Previous students have progressed to the following universities: UEA, Leeds Beckett, Sheffield Hallam, De Montfort, University Campus Football and Business, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan and Nottingham Trent.
Where Your Course Can Take You
This course can lead you to a range of careers including: HR Manager, Entrepreneur, Accountant, Auditor, Marketing Executive, Retail Management, Business Management, Finance, Football Marketing and Computer Security.
Fees
Please contact the Advice Shop for information on fees and financial support which may be available. We recommend you also check our Finance pages for further information including student travel offers.
