Your Fast Track to a Business Degree—No A Levels Needed.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Studies) is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification designed for learners who want a direct pathway into university—without needing A Levels. Accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and awarded by Open College Network South East England (LASER), it provides the academic preparation, skills, and confidence needed to succeed on business-related degree programmes.

This diploma is ideal for learners returning to education, changing careers, or aiming for university entry in fields such as Business Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Event Management, and Business-related social sciences.

• Level: 3 (equivalent to 3 A Levels)
• Duration: 9 months
• Mode: Tutor-led, cohort-based learning
• Awarding Body: Open College Network South East (Laser Learning Awards)
• Accreditation: The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
• You’ll earn 60 credits in total — 45 graded credits (Pass, Merit, Distinction) and 15 ungraded credits — through coursework and continuous assessment rather than final exams.

The Access to HE Diploma (Business Studies) is designed to give you a strong foundation in key business subjects while developing the academic skills needed for success at university.

Business Units:

• The Nature and Context of Business
• Business Communication
• Business Financial Accounting
• Financial Planning in Business
• Marketing Principles & Implementations on Business
• Managing Human Resources for Business
• Setting Up a New Small Business
• Leadership and Management Skills
  

Computing Units:

• IT Systems Security
• Operating Systems and System Tools
• IT Business Solutions
• Computer Architecture

Maths Units:

• The Nature & Applications of Statistics
• Understanding Maths

Psychology & Sociology Units (Optional):

• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology

Study Skills Units:

• Skills for Study: Writing
• Skills for Study: Essay Writing
• Skills for Study: Research

There are no end-of-year exams. Assessment is continuous and varied — through essays, case studies, reflective journals, research projects, and presentations. You’ll receive constructive feedback and one-to-one academic support throughout your course.

• Minimum age 17 years
• GCSE/IGCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
• International students: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

• Course Fee: £600 including Awarding Body Registration Fee (Online Learning with Tutor Support).
• Flexible monthly instalment plans available
• Save 10% with a one-time full payment.

• QAA-regulated and university-recognised qualification
• Fully online with live Zoom lessons
• Recorded sessions and flexible study schedules
• Dedicated tutor and academic support via Google Classroom & WhatsApp
• Virtual medical work experience opportunities
• Affordable course fees
• Monthly start dates