Access to Higher Education: Criminolgy, Social Sciences and Education

To test your knowledge and to ensure you’re ready for university study or a new career, assessments take place throughout the year.

You can expect a unique blend of essays, group discussions, projects, presentations and more formal assessments, for you to showcase your new skills and abilities.

Former students have gone on to universities across the country, studying a range of degrees from Sociology to Psychology, to other fields such as English, History and Law.

Access to HE qualifications have also been used to kickstart careers in numerous roles found in Humanities and Social Science.

For former student, Phoebe, studying with us was the push she needed to pursue her dreams:

“I am so happy to have passed and gained enough UCAS points to progress onto university. I really want to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology and I’m so grateful that EKC Ashford College have helped me believe I can do it. This time last year I wasn’t in education, so it just goes to show that it’s never too late to come to College.”

Trips to universities, both locally and further afield, are designed so that you explore a range of higher education options first-hand, understand what student life looks like, and meet those studying your degree of interest.

In addition to trips, you’ll also be further prepared for your next steps by taking part in social action projects across the campus during Community Weeks. Not only do these boost your personal growth, but you’ll give back and impact Ashford for the better.

This course is only for students aged 19 or over.

It lasts for one year, and you will need to spend two to three days a week in College.

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan,which will fund your studies with us.

When you complete a degree at university, this Advanced Learner Loan will then be written off by Student Finance England, meaning you won’t need to pay this back.

Please contact us or visit an Open Day for more information about fees and funding and to discuss eligibility.