Access to Higher Education

Access to Higher Education (HE) programmes at Tameside College prepare individuals without traditional qualifications for study at university.

Access to HE provision currently on offer with Tameside College are:

Access to HE

These courses have opened the door to a university education for many adult learners across the UK.  Please take the time to look at the entry requirements for the Access courses:

Access to HE provision:

Applicants must have GCSE maths and English qualifications C/4 and above, or are currently sitting GCSE maths and English and will receive their results in August 2022.

Pre-Access provision:

Applicants must have a D/3 in GCSE maths and/or English
OR
Hold Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and/or English

Qualifications less than D/3 in GCSE maths and English, or lower then Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

We advise carrying out GCSE’s prior to applying for the Access course.  Applicants can register for an assessment for GCSE courses starting September, by visiting here.

If you are interested in starting an Access to HE or Pre-Access programme, then please follow the link below to register for our information / interview session.


Apply Now for September 2023

Adult Course Guide

Download our Adult Course Guide (PDF)

Adult Course Guide