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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Dreaming of going to university but don’t have the formal qualifications yet? Access to Higher Education courses are specially designed to prepare people aged 19+ for university-level study. We understand that people return to education for all kinds of reasons. To help you begin your journey to a new career we offer a range of support to ensure that the transition to full-time education at Nescot runs as smoothly for you as possible.

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Your next step

Once you’ve completed an Access to Higher Education course with us, you’ll be fully prepared to progress to Higher Education, including HNC, HND, or degree-level study at a range of institutions.

All Access to Higher Education courses provide credits which contribute towards your UCAS tariff points for university applications. We also offer a range of Higher Education courses designed to help you continue your studies and progress in your chosen pathway.

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Supporting your studies

Students applying for Access courses at Nescot are normally eligible for the government’s Advanced Learner Loan, which covers your course fees. If you go on to complete a university degree, the loan for your Access course is written off.  For more details visit our Student Finance page, and to see the latest repayment figures please go to the  government’s Advanced Learner Loan web page.

Great facilities

The Learning Resources Centre (LRC) provides an excellent study environment for students. It is bright, open, comfortable and welcoming. There are separate areas for group, individual and silent study. Gain access to a comprehensive collection of print and e-books, online journal collections, databases and other resources including video streaming to support your studies.

A welcoming campus

We create a relaxed environment for all our students, as we believe that this helps inspire learning. You will have the chance to join like-minded people on our Access courses, in a mature environment with supportive tutors.

I enrolled on this course because I wanted to become a mental health nurse. We do practical experiments as well as theory, which allows us to learn about the subject in a different way. After this course, I plan to progress to a university-level course to do my degree.

Joe / Access to Nursing student
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Real world experience sets you up for life

Helping you discover your potential, build your confidence, and take your next steps with purpose.

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Student Finance & Bursaries

Help and advice about the costs of studying and the options available to you.

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University Level Study

Take the next step to enhance your career opportunities.

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Explore Nescot with a virtual tour

Get a feel for our modern, leafy campus on the London-Surrey border.