Access to Higher Education

Entry to the 2010/11 programme is now closed.

  • New applications are not being accepted by the University of Kent.
  • For further details about Access courses and to read student profiles, visit the Access to HE website (opens new page).
  • To find your nearest centre, visit the Open College Network, South East Region (OCNSER) website (opens new page).

The OCN is a national organisation; OCNSER is the regional awarding body for Access courses across Kent, whether provided within a School Sixth Form, a local Further Education College, or other provider.

  • The OCNSER website holds information about all Kent providers of Access courses available to home students. For contact details of these providers:
  • Click on the Access to HE tab.
  • Click on For Students just below and see Where can I find an Access to HE Course near to where I live?; click on 'Access Course Finder'.
  • Click on Kent and Medway for a wide range of providers to help you to locate the FE Colleges (or other providers) in Kent (direct link - opens new page).

Note: Enquiries regarding entry qualifications for any University of Kent Certificate/Diploma/Degree (Higher Education level) programme should be made to: E: information@kent.ac.uk; Tel: 01227 827272.