Egraduate College offers QAA-regulated Access to Higher Education Diplomas designed for learners who want to progress to university without traditional A Levels.

These qualifications provide the academic knowledge, confidence, and study skills needed to succeed in higher education — all delivered through tutor-led, interactive online learning.

• The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares students for degree-level study.
• It equips you with essential subject knowledge, academic writing and research skills, and the confidence to succeed at university.
• Each diploma is a QAA-approved Level 3 qualification, equivalent to 3 A Levels or a University Foundation Programme.
• To be awarded the diploma, learners must successfully complete 60 credits —
• 45 graded credits at Level 3 (academic subjects), and
• 15 ungraded credits (study skills or personal development).
• The Access to HE title is protected by law and can only be awarded by courses validated by a QAA-approved Access Validating Agency (AVA).
• Egraduate College’s Access Diplomas are awarded by the Open College Network South East (Laser Learning Awards).

The Access to HE Diploma is designed for:

• Learners who want to enter university without A Levels
• Adults returning to education after time away from study
• International students seeking a UK university entry route
• Professionals looking to change career or study in a new field

Whether your goal is to study Medicine, Nursing, Business, Computing, or Engineering, the Access Diploma provides a structured and supportive pathway to university.

• QAA-Recognised Qualification — widely accepted by UK universities
• Tutor-Led and Cohort-Based — study with live Zoom classes and real academic support
• Flexible Online Learning — study from anywhere in the world
• Recognised University Pathways — accepted by hundreds of universities in the UK and abroad
• Interactive VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) — access recorded lessons, study materials, and feedback 24/7

The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification, equivalent in academic level to:

• A Levels
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Welsh Baccalaureate

While equivalent in level, Access to HE focuses on university preparation — combining subject content with research, communication, and critical-thinking skills needed for success in higher education.

• Yes. The Access to HE Diploma is widely recognised and respected by UK universities as a standard entry qualification.
• Since 1989, more than 20,000 students each year have used this qualification to progress to degree programmes in subjects such as:
• Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Science
• Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health
• Business and Management
• Law, Education, and Psychology
• Computing, Engineering, and Creative Industries
• Universities help shape Access to HE courses to ensure they align with higher education standards.
• The QAA logo on the diploma confirms that the qualification meets national quality benchmarks.

• All Access Diplomas are QAA-regulated and awarded by Laser Learning Awards (OCN South East).
• Programmes are delivered online through Egraduate College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and supported by live teaching.
• Available Diplomas:
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Studies)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computing)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (Creative Computing & Esports)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (Healthcare Professions)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine)
• Each diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels and accepted by most UK universities.