Start Date
- September 2027, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
The Access to Higher Education (Computing) course provides foundational skills and knowledge to prepare adult learners to progress into a range of local and national HE courses from Level 4 through to full Bachelors programmes. The course aims to ensure that you have the fundamental skills across a range of topics to be successful in your next steps, and in the world of work.
A strong focus on programming, cyber security and machine learning/AI will ensure that when you progress from the programme you have a grounding in key concepts for a range of technical roles post study. You will also develop your study skills, including research and critical thinking.
Course delivery will utilise specialist facilities in the college’s Digitech Factory to provide students with experience of study in an environment designed in collaboration with the tech sector.
The course is delivered over three days, at the Ipswich Road campus. You will study 16 hours per week on campus, but it is expected that you engage in independent study alongside this. As the course equates broadly to three A Levels, the course is quite fast-paced.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Developed with employers and progression in mind
All courses have been developed with employers and progression in mind, and many are part of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership's 10 priority sectors
Widely recognised by universities
Access to Higher Education courses are widely recognised by UK universities and colleges, 24,000 Access to HE students are accepted at over 140 universities every year.
Financial support
City College Norwich offers flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost of fees. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan and bursaries are available to support childcare and travel costs
Entry Requirements
- You need to have achieved, or be working towards, GCSE English language and maths at grade 4 or above.
- Computing/Programming experience is not required, but digital proficiency is necessary.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on a number of set pieces of work such as essays, projects, logs, presentations and examinations.
You will be supported throughout the course by a personal tutor who will also give you guidance in applying for Higher Education courses. CAVA are our awarding body, and you will be awarded credits on completion of each unit, with a pass, merit or distinction grade. All credits are awarded at Level 3 which broadly equates to A Level study.
Course Progression
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing is widely recognised by UK universities. If you are planning to study a degree course at a specific university, it would be useful to contact them to check that the course you have chosen is in an appropriate subject area and is recognised by the university or college. Please be aware that university entry criteria can change at any time.
Access students can progress onto one of two Higher National Diplomas - HND Digital Technologies for England - Cyber Security, and HND Digital Technologies for England - Software Development and Programming, offered by City College Norwich. The Access to HE course will also allow you to pursue a Higher National Certificate (Level 4), Higher National Diploma (Level 5), Foundation Degree (Level 5) or a Bachelor degree at other Higher Education providers.
Where Your Course Can Take You
The course will prepare students to enter a variety of roles both in the digital sector, and in the economy more widely.
Fees
Please contact the Advice Shop for information on fees and financial support which may be available. We recommend you also check our Finance pages for further information including student travel offers.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Developed with employers and progression in mind
All courses have been developed with employers and progression in mind, and many are part of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership's 10 priority sectors
Widely recognised by universities
Access to Higher Education courses are widely recognised by UK universities and colleges, 24,000 Access to HE students are accepted at over 140 universities every year.
Financial support
City College Norwich offers flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost of fees. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan and bursaries are available to support childcare and travel costs
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