Course overview
Business Studies Access to HE City of Bristol CollegeThis Access to HE course is a one-year, full-time Level 3 course specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into Higher Education.
You may already have some qualifications at GCSE, NVQ, BTEC or A Level but not enough to get to university.
For Economics, Finance, Accounting or any course with a significant mathematical component at university, please apply for the Engineering Access to HE course.
Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is for adults over 19 who want to enter Higher Education and already have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above.
What you'll learn
The Access course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. You need to be very committed to study and focused on your career choice.
You will study two modules of Business Studies and either Psychology or Statistics.
Business Units
- Final Accounts
- Interpretation of Accounts
- Tort of Negligence
- Introduction to Law
- Formation of a Contract
- Human Resources
- Management and Leadership
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Introduction to Marketing
Statistics Units
- Mathematical Foundation Skills for Inferential Statistics
- Extended Project
Psychology Units
- Human Memory
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychological Research Methods: Sources and Ethics
- Stress and Health
Course entry requirements
- Apply online via the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page
- You will be required to include a personal statement (approximately one side of A4), within the application form. Please prepare this in advance before starting the application process. You will need to include:
- Why you are applying for the course
- What you would like to study at university, and why
- Any experience you have in relation to the Access course, this may be educational, voluntary and/or work based
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above
- Writing skills will be assessed prior to enrolment
- Knowledge of course required at university
- Strong desire to study
- Commitment to study full-time for a year
- Good organisation, motivation and enthusiasm
How is the course delivered and assessed?
- 14 taught hours per week in college spread over three to four days
- 20 self-study hours per week
- Support from a personal tutor and Study Skills are included in the course
Assessment is:
- Assignment-based
- Coursework
- Exams
Future career and study opportunities
This course is designed primarily for applicants wishing to pursue a degree in subjects such as Business Studies, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Communication Studies, Marketing and Event Management.
There are also a number of HND/Foundation Degrees in Business at City of Bristol College.
- It is essential that you know what you want to study at university or college
- Thoroughly research your intended university course and its entry requirements before you apply for an Access course
- We recommend you visit universities on their Open Days
- We have long-established links with universities
- We offer guaranteed consideration for a Foundation Degree at City of Bristol College
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.
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