Access to Higher Education

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Take the next step

Start your journey to a university degree or a new career with our Access to Higher Education Diploma

Your future is here

Study for a valuable stand-alone qualification, as your first step towards a degree, or just for interest and personal development.

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is designed for adults and focuses on coursework rather than exams. Classes are held in the evening so your studies can fit into your life. Helpful tutors, inspiring sessions and regular guidance are designed to help you reach your full potential.

And don't forget, the course is free of charge except for a one-off administration and examination fee of £160.

Where will our Access course take you?

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    Get a university degree

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    Climb the career ladder

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    For personal development

What can you study?

You can study a range of subjects at both Herne Bay High School and Chatham Grammar, including Psychology, Creative Writing, Sociology and English Literature. You can also study Biology and Politics with Law at Chatham Grammar.

All subjects run from September to June and have breaks in line with school holidays.