🧑🏫 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education and Teaching)
Pursue your dream of becoming a teacher or working in education — with flexible online study and expert support.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education and Teaching) provides adult learners with a recognised route into university degrees in primary teaching, early years education, educational studies, youth work, and more.
Whether you want to become a qualified teacher or work in a wider educational setting, this course builds your confidence, subject knowledge, and academic skills — all from the comfort of your home.
Pursue your dream of becoming a teacher or working in education — with flexible online study and expert support.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education and Teaching) provides adult learners with a recognised route into university degrees in primary teaching, early years education, educational studies, youth work, and more.
Whether you want to become a qualified teacher or work in a wider educational setting, this course builds your confidence, subject knowledge, and academic skills — all from the comfort of your home.
📖 What You’ll Study
📖 What You’ll Study
You’ll complete a suite of Level 3 units designed to give you a strong foundation in education, child development, and academic study skills.
Typical units include:
You’ll complete a suite of Level 3 units designed to give you a strong foundation in education, child development, and academic study skills.
Typical units include:
- Education Theory and Practice – philosophies of education and inclusive practice
- Child Development and Learning – milestones, play, and cognitive growth
- Safeguarding and Inclusive Education – protecting children and promoting equality
- Psychology and Education – behaviour, motivation, and learning styles
- Curriculum and Assessment – planning, delivery, and evaluation
- Academic Writing and Study Skills – essays, referencing, and critical analysis
👩🎓 Who Is This Course For?
👩🎓 Who Is This Course For?This diploma is suited to:
- Adults aged 19+ who wish to study for a degree in education or teaching
- Those working in schools or nurseries who want to gain a qualification to progress
- Career changers with a passion for education or child development
- Parents or carers who want to pursue professional roles in education
🖥️ How It Works – Remote Study with Full Tutor Support
🖥️ How It Works – Remote Study with Full Tutor Support
Our online delivery is structured to keep you motivated and supported throughout:
Our online delivery is structured to keep you motivated and supported throughout:
- Complete all learning online, with structured materials and assessment points
- Regular one-to-one Zoom tutorials with a qualified tutor
- Sessions are flexible — choose daytime, evening, or weekend appointments
- Full access to your course platform with all materials provided
- Receive personalised tutor feedback on every assignment
- Stay on track with optional group sessions and catch-up support
🎯 Entry Requirements
🎯 Entry Requirements
- To be accepted onto a degree in teaching, you will need a GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or study alongside this course at your local college) and a C/4 or above in Science for Primary Teaching. Universities may accept equivalency tests
- A strong interest in education, teaching, or working with children
- Commitment to completing the diploma within the structured timeline
- Be a UK Resident in England or Wales
🎓 Progression Routes
Universities typically accept this Access to HE Diploma for degrees such as:
- BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
- BA (Hons) Education Studies
- BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
- BEd (Hons) in Primary or Early Years Education
- Foundation degrees in teaching assistance or learning support
✅ Why Choose This Access to HE Diploma?
✅ Why Choose This Access to HE Diploma?
- Flexible learning that fits around work, childcare, or other commitments
- Delivered entirely online — no travel or classroom time required
- 1:1 tutor support from experienced education professionals
- Builds confidence and skills for higher education and classroom practice
- Structured pathway to help you reach your goals step by step
