Access To Higher Education

Short Course - Preparation for Access to Higher Education

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • Adult
  • Crewe Campus
  • EP Campus
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Short Course

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The Course

If you’ve always dreamed of going to university or you know you need additional qualifications to secure your dream job, this could be a great way to get started.

Returning to learning can feel intimidating, but our Preparation for Access to Higher Education is a great stepping stone to supporting you with your next steps.

This course will give you an opportunity to build your confidence and ensures you have all the skills you need to help with further study.

It will give you the opportunity to get help regardless of your starting point and offers opportunity to understand expectations to support progression the Access to Higher Education study pathway. 

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There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is suitable for students aged 19+.
You can develop your knowledge by progressing to Access to Higher Education – Social Science with Law , or you may wish to explore other short courses available.
£25.92

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Potential Career Pathways

Biologist

Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.

Biologist

Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.

Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

Take the next step

Thinking about joining us on Campus this year?
Great news — there’s still time! We’re still accepting applications for our 2025/26 courses.

Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Crewe Campus
Starts : June 2nd, 2026
Tuesday 4:00pm - 7:00pm 2 Weeks
EP Campus
Starts : June 2nd, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm 2 Weeks

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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