Access to Higher Education courses, designed for those 19+, provide a pathway to degree-level studies or a new career, ensuring you can achieve your professional aspirations.
Access to HE
Full Time courses
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What are Access to HE courses?
Access to Higher Education (HE) courses are nationally recognised programmes of study designed to support adults (aged 19+).
These courses are for those who have are changing career, or are aspiring to study at university and don’t have the relevant entry criteria.
Students that have successfully completed Access programmes with us have progressed onto a range of degrees at a variety of local, national and international universities and institutions.
Why should I study an Access to HE course?
Our one-year Access to HE courses provide a fast-track route to university.
Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of adults and prepare you for higher education.
You will learn in an inclusive and nurturing environment with support from our highly qualified and experienced teaching professionals.
During the course, tutors will help build your confidence and develop your academic writing and research skills through university style assignments.
Whether you have been out of education for a period of time or are looking to change career, it is never too late to learn and study an Access to HE course.
Benefits of studying an Access to Higher Education course
10 April 2025
In this blog we will explore the benefits of studying an Access to Higher Education (HE) course at EKC Dover College.
Trips to Universities
All Access to HE students will visit a university campus, helping you to visualise yourself within that environment.
By successfully completing this course, you’ll gain confidence in your academic abilities, making the transition to university smoother.
How you apply for a course at EKC Dover College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our range of subject areas on our website and find a course that interests you.
Step 2 – Apply
Click ‘Apply’ and then follow the steps on the Kent Choices application portal.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to one of our interviews in College, where you’ll discover what studying is like and if the course is right for you.
Career prospects
Example:
Social and Humanities Scientists
£
£39,000
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Social and humanities scientists study and analyse human behaviour and the origin, structure and characteristics of language undertake research in areas such as sociology, economics, politics, archaeology, history, philosophy, literature, the arts organise the collection of qualitative and quantitative information and perform subsequent analyses.
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Hear from our students
Lily – Access to HE (Healthcare Professions)
After realising that school and Sixth Form weren’t for her, Lily joined our Access to HE courses as an adult.
Thanks to College, she’s now on track to study Adult Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University.
“Coming onto the Access course has helped me get the qualifications I need to go to University to become a Paediatric Nurse.
“This course has opened my mind to what it will be like at University and I feel more prepared now I have done this course.”
Molly
Access to HE (Healthcare Professions)
“I decided to study an Access course when I realised that the traditional Sixth Form route was not for me.
“I still wanted to go to University, and the lecturers here have been so supportive in helping me work towards studying Psychology.”
Charley
Access to HE (Humanities and Social Sciences)
“After not being in education since I was 15 I wanted to come back to College and study Access to HE.
“This course will allow me to go to University to do Forensics and Criminology Investigation.
“Not only have staff supported me on the course, but they have helped me become proficient with a computer.”
Catherine
Access to HE (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Access to HE – Renn’s Experience
19 February 2025
Renn is studying an Access to HE course and has found new passions thanks to the staff, topics and environment at College.
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