Access to Higher Education - Business Management in Maritime and Logistics
- Approved by:
- Open Awards
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- University Centre
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
The course is designed for 19+ adult students wishing to progress into a career in business / maritime industries.
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 healthcare related studies at university level and will build your confidence and abilities in English, maths, I.T., research and study skills.
The course entails the study of 18 units which cover:
- Maritime Trade
- Port Services and Operations
- Sustainability in Supply Chain Logistics
- Technology and Automation in Supply Chain Logistics
- Contract Law
- Employment Law
- Business Finance Planning
- Business Law
- Economic Models and Concepts
- Producing and Managing a Budget
- Business Management Structures
- Leadership and Management
- Communication: Academic Essay Writing
- Personal Development: Study Skills
- Study Skills: Critical Analysis
- Study Skills: Using Research Skills
- Professional Behaviours
- Environmental Health and Wellbeing
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.
On successful completion of this Access to Higher Education qualification, you will be offered a guaranteed interview for a relevant Foundation Degree course at the Hugh Baird University Centre. You may wish to progress onto a related degree programme at the Hugh Baird University Centre or another higher education institution.
- Storage Occupations
- Management of Storage and Warehousing
- Transport and Distribution Clerks and Assistants
- Purchasing Management
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They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
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