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Our Access to HE learners have progressed to 81 of the top 100 universities in the UK
Learners have progressed to overseas universities in China, Poland, Romania, USA, Germany, Australia and Canada.
In 2021/2022 we processed 1,114 UCAS applications.
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Study an Access to Higher Education Diploma for free with Pearl through one of our partner colleges.
If you have ambitions of becoming a nurse, a teacher, a midwife, an engineer, or another high-level profession, you will likely need a degree to achieve your goals.
Traditionally, to secure a place at university you would need a certain number of A-Levels, but now, most universities accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as equivalent qualifications.
All learners who study an Access to Higher Education Diploma with Pearl will receive ongoing support with their UCAS application throughout their studies.
The UCAS process is a crucial step on your journey to higher education in the UK. By understanding its components and following the steps we provide you with, you can navigate the process with confidence.
What’s more, you won’t have to take any exams and learners complete their courses in less than a year.
For more information, read to our Frequently Asked Questions.
Study with a leading college
Pearl can help you move up to degree-level study by offering a range of accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma courses in an array of subjects.
You can study anything from Midwifery and Business Management to Psychology, Engineering and so much more!
Our career-specific courses are delivered online, giving you the freedom to tailor your study schedule around your existing commitments.
To find out if you are eligibly for funding, click the button below
Don’t let finances be the reason you abandon your dream of working in the NHS.
Did you know that you could be entitled to help from the government with paying for your course fees?
To be eligible for funding, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Be aged 19 or older on the first day of your course
- Live in the UK on the first day of your course
- Be a UK national or have 'settled status' with no restrictions on how long you can stay
- Have a GCSE grade C or above in both Maths and English
As funding is limited, if you meet the above criteria and are interested in enrolling onto a course please book in a meeting with the team today!
Our answers to some frequently asked questions:
Proving you meeting the funding criteria, Access to HE Diplomas can be free to you via two options of funding, Advanced Learner Loans or the Adult Skills Fund.
To be eligible for funding, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Be aged 19 or older on the first day of your course
- Live in the UK on the first day of your course
- Be a UK national or have 'settled status' with no restrictions on how long you can stay
- Have a GCSE grade C or above in both Maths and English
You can check if you’re eligible here
You won't have to start making repayments until you earn £25,000 or more per year but if you go on to complete a higher education course then your loan is completely wiped and you do not have to pay anything back at all.
No exams! Access to HE Diplomas are not assessed via an exam, instead you will be tasked with a series of online assignments, with one being issued at the end of each module. Every Access course assignment is marked by an experienced tutor, who will provide you with feedback along the way.
We offer a wide range of courses from Level 2 to Access to HE and online degrees. You can browse our suite here
The application process for Access to HE Diplomas is straightforward with Pearl. However, there are a number of things you’ll want to check and be certain of before you sign on the dotted line with any access course provider.
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Want to get started? Check your eligibility by clicking below. If you are eligible one of our team will contact you within 1 working day.