Level 3
Engineering – Access to HE
This 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. This pathway is suitable for those…
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Course overview
This 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.
This pathway is suitable for those wanting to study Engineering, Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting or anything else with a significant mathematical component at university.
How to apply
Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply
Who is this course for?
This course is for adults over 19 who want to enter Higher Education.
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 Maths, Engineering Maths and Physics.
Maths Units
- Applications of Trigonometry
- Applied Mathematics for Engineering
- Arithmetic and Algebraic methods
- Functions and Graphs
- Calculus
- The Algebra of Trigonometry
- Trigonometry
- Vectors and Matrices
Physics Units
- Motion Energy and Forces
- Waves
- Astrophysics
- Extended Project
Entry requirements
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 Science and English at Grade 4 (C) or above
- GCSE Maths at Grade 5 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, enthusiasm and motivation
Future career and study
This course prepares students to apply for a wide range of university degree courses and is particularly appropriate for those wanting to develop the strongest mathematical skills. Past students have progressed to university to study subjects including Physics, Astrophysics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Robotics, Prosthetics, as well as many branches of Engineering including Mechanical, Civil, Electronic, Chemical, Aeronautic, Auto, Marine, Railway etc.
There are also a number of HND/Foundation Degrees 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.