Access to HE Diploma – Business Studies
Access to HE Diploma in Business Studies is a one-year, full-time course designed for adults aged 19+ who want to progress to university-level study in business, management or related fields. This course is ideal if you have been out of education and are looking to return to study, develop academic skills and gain the qualifications needed to apply for business degrees at university.
Awarding Body:
You will study a broad range of business-related subjects alongside essential academic and study skills to prepare you for higher education.
You will learn through a combination of lectures, group discussions, research tasks and independent study, helping you build confidence in academic work.
- Accounting foundation
- Maths for business
- Marketing principles
- Business studies
- Human resource management
- Communication and study skills
- Elements of law
- Tutorial support
After successfully completing this course, you can progress to:
- University degrees in business, management, marketing or finance
- Higher education courses across the UK
- Career opportunities within business-related sectors
Assessment is primarily coursework-based and designed to prepare you for university-level study:
- Assignments and written reports
- Research projects
- Presentations
- Exams (where applicable)
- English or Maths at grade 4 or equivalent
- Written test at level 2 at least BKBS tests at level 2 at least (If necessary) References, preferable academic
- Interview by a member of the access teaching team
- Internal candidates with at least a merit at level 2 and attendance over 85%
- Fast-track route to university without traditional qualifications
- Develop academic, research and study skills
- Gain confidence in business concepts and analysis
- Prepare for a wide range of business-related degree courses
- Support with university applications and progression
Access to HE Diploma - Business Studies (accredited by OCN London Region)





