Course Overview
This course prepares you for university-level study in business, finance or related subjects, helping you build the confidence, knowledge and academic skills needed to progress. You will develop a strong understanding of key business and finance topics while improving your study and communication skills, supporting both further study and employment opportunities. The course is suitable for adults aged 18 or over who are returning to education or looking to change career and supports progression into a wide range of university courses in subject areas such as tourism, finance, business and law.
Day and time: 1.5 days per week, days and times to be confirmed
Start date: September 2026
Duration: Two years (September to June)
Who is this course for?
• Adult learners aged 18 or over returning to education or without recent formal qualifications
• Learners aiming to progress to higher education studies in business or finance related subjects
• Individuals seeking careers in tourism, finance, business or law
What you will learn
• Core business and finance principles to support higher education study
• Academic skills such as research, communication, numeracy and independent study
• Practical and professional skills through presentations, reports and applied activities
On successful completion, you will achieve an Access to HE Diploma, enabling progression to a wide range of university degree programmes and providing evidence of recent study for employment or career change.
