Access to Higher Education - Childhood Studies
- Approved by:
- Ascentis
- Start:
- September 2027
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
Please note: this course starts in September 2027 and you will be able to apply for this course from 1 October 2026.
In order to qualify for this course, you will need to be aged 19+ and have the following:
- GCSEs in both Maths and English at grades 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C)
- Work experience in the relevant sector OR a relevant Pre Access qualification
- Level 2 Functional Skills or an alternative qualification in Maths and English may be acceptable
If you are unsure whether you qualify for this course, we’re here to help, please contact us on 0151 353 4444 for an informal chat. If you have not got the required GCSE grades in Maths and/or English, please view our GCSE courses.
Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas are a well established set of qualifications designed for people who do not have the grades to enter a university level course but who do have life experience and a willingness to learn.
An Access to Higher Education course is designed for mature learners (19+). This course will prepare you for a range of child-related studies at university level and will build your confidence and abilities in English, maths, I.T., research and study skills.
- Childhood Studies
- Professional Healthcare Practice
- Social Issues in Healthcare
- Study Skills
In order to qualify for this course, you will need to be aged 19+ and have the following:
- GCSEs in both Maths and English at grades 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C)
- Work experience in the relevant sector OR a relevant Pre Access qualification
- Level 2 Functional Skills or an alternative qualification in Maths and English may be acceptable
If you are unsure whether you qualify for this course, we’re here to help, please contact us on 0151 353 4444 for an informal chat. If you have not got the required GCSE grades in Maths and/or English, please view our GCSE courses.
All applicants are invited to attend an interview with either the Course Leader or Course Tutor. You will be notified of your interview by our Admissions Team
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
Equivalent international qualifications would be considered towards general entry criteria.
All course offers will be subject to a satisfactory interview. Completion of additional activities, such as attending Experience Days or gaining a reference, may also be required prior to a place on a course being confirmed.
Upon successful completion of a degree in a childhood-related subject, career paths may include:
- Family support roles
- Youth support roles
- Teaching assistant
- Learning mentor
- Childcare roles
- SEN Support roles
- Social Worker
If you have a question about this course, please tap the button below:
How much will this course cost me?
This course may be free if you are:
- Aged 19-23 and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification.
- Aged 19 and over and are choosing to study a course funded by Free Courses for Jobs.
Level 3 courses are free to:
- Those aged 19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Please contact our Funding team on 0151 353 4444 or email mis@hughbaird.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility or for any further details.
