If you have no previous qualifications, the Access to Higher Education courses will provide you with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to progress to university. Equivalent to A Levels, the Health or Science Diplomas offer a great basis for further study in areas such as nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, teaching or social work. You will study a range of topics that are relevant to your Degree or chosen career.

Students studying on the Access to Science programme will be taught in the purpose built, Staffordshire University Science Centre.  Situated at the heart of the University Quarter it hosts a number of specialist laboratories and a cognitive and development psychology suite.  University taster days and events are arranged throughout the course to provide seamless progression to Degree programmes.  What’s more, our award winning virtual learning environment is available for all students and provides a wealth of resources to support your studies.

UCAS applications are supported by the college Careers Team. A recent report stated that ‘students felt the support afforded them whilst completing their UCAS forms had been fantastic and most already had offers from their first choice University’.

Access to Higher Education Facilities at Stoke On Trent College:

Access courses benefit from fantastic modern teaching and practical facilities. Teaching for most of the courses takes place on our Cauldon campus in the new Enterprise Hub building, equipped with the up-to-date technology you would expect when preparing for higher education.