Access to Higher Education courses are designed to provide mature learners with the confidence and skills needed to cope with the academic demands of higher level study. We particularly welcome applications from mature learners who have decided on a career change or who are returning to their studies following a break.
Access to Further Study is an intensive one year course which builds on existing skills. You will study GCSE English and Maths, and as part of Agored’s Skills for Further Study Diploma you will study Science, Social Science, Maths, IT and Study Skills. Weekly tutorials are held to explore progression routes and support you through your studies.
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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| Access to Further Study | L2 Full Time | 1 September 2025 3 September 2025 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Further Study ESOL | L2 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Applied Computing (Information & Computer Systems, Software Development & Computer Design) | L3 Full Time | 3 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry & Chemistry) | L3 Full Time | 3 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry & Chemistry) | L3 Part Time | 10 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Early Years Teaching | L3 Full Time | 9 September 2025 | Barry Campus |
| Access to Engineering (Maths, Physics & Engineering) | L3 Full Time | 3 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Health Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Health Care) | L3 Full Time | 3 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Health Sciences | L3 Part Time | 1 September 2025 | Barry Campus |
| Access to Health Sciences | L3 Part Time | 3 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Humanities (Literature, History & Sociology) | L3 Full Time | 3 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Nursing & Midwifery | L3 Full Time | 6 January 2025 13 January 2025 9 September 2025 6 January 2026 13 January 2026 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus |
| Access to Nursing & Midwifery | L3 Part Time | 9 September 2025 11 September 2025 13 September 2025 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus |
| Access to Social Sciences (Psychology, Law & Sociology) | L3 Full Time | 3 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Social Work | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | East Cardiff Campus |