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Access to HE Diploma (Business & Law)

Access to HE Diploma (Business & Law)

Course Code: ACCBUSFT

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

Access to HE Business & Law course is designed for adult learners who may not hold traditional qualifications such as A’ Levels, but who want to study at degree level. The course is designed to give relevant academic knowledge and skills before progression to higher education and are widely recognised by universities as alternative qualifications.

The course includes a range of different modules designed to give the students relevant skills and knowledge required to progress onto a chosen degree course. Students will learn & develop a strong foundations in both business & law by studying core topics that are relevant to the modern world & applicable to university course.

Students will also work on their Study Techniques which will support their research skills & essay writing. To support all students on the course, there is tutorial guidance for a UCAS application, essay support & feedback & one-to-one meetings.

The course provides a pathway onto a variety of Higher Education degree courses at different universities or HNC/ HND in Halesowen College. Students have access to a wide range of Business & Law at excellent universities, including: Business Management, Business Studies, Business Administration, Marketing, Accountancy, Law LLB, Law with a language, Law with finance or economics options.

With a Business Degree, you could pursue a career in:

  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Consultancy
  • Investment Banking
  • Management
  • Accountancy
  • Set-up your own business
  • Business Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Finance

 

With a Law Degree, you could pursue a career as a:

  • Barrister
  • Solicitor
  • Legal Advisor
  • Police
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Arbitrator
  • Company secretary
  • Paralegal
Course content

The list below includes the units to be studied on the Access to Business & Law Diploma (subject to change)

Business:

  • Business Skills
  • Marketing
  • Team Working
  • Motivation
  • Practical Business Accounting

 

Law:

  • Human Rights
  • Civil & Criminal courts
  • The Law of Tort Negligence
  • Access to Justice
  • Criminal Law & Procedures

 

There are a range of strategies used to assess each unit on the Business & Law diploma, these vary and could come in the form of a presentation, essay, report. It is important to note that the course is 100% coursework, no externally assessed exams. Each assessment will be marked and graded by your lecturer and then returned to you along with useful feedback and tips for improvement.

You require GCSE grade C/ 4 in English Language or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills English.

It is desirable to have GCSE grade C/4 in Maths or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills Maths as well. If not, you can study this alongside your Access Diploma, as you will need it for your degree qualification.

You will need access to notebooks and stationery.

Course timetable to be confirmed.

September 2026

If this is your first full level 3 course and you are aged 19 – 23 years, this course may be free.

Course Code: ACCBUSFT

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

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Halesowen
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Halesowen
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