Higher Education Access Programme - General

School of Education

2 yearsUCU (see Admissions for campus details)Check intakes with Admissions

Overview

Preparatory programme for university entry. Covers general academic skills and foundational knowledge.

Requirements vary by programme and intake. Confirm the latest details with UCU Admissions.

UCE (or equivalent) and UACE (or equivalent) are commonly required for undergraduate admission.
Entry may be via Direct Entry, Diploma Entry, or Mature Age depending on eligibility.
Some programmes require specific subjects; confirm with Admissions for the latest requirements.

Academic WritingResearch SkillsCritical ThinkingStudy Skills

Use these services for coursework, assignments, projects, and research in any discipline.

Online Databases
Access e-books, journals, and databases for your subject area.
UCUDir Guide (Citing & Research Skills)
Learn searching, referencing, and academic integrity practices.
Learning Commons
Study spaces, group work support, and learning assistance.

Open Access Support
Guidance on publishing, licensing, and responsible sharing.
Research Data Management
Support for data planning, storage/backup, and sharing/reuse.
AI Literacy (Imago Dei Nexus)
Practical, responsible AI skills for study, research, and work.
Imago Makerspace
Hands-on creation, prototyping, and innovation support.
Ideation Pod
Mentorship and collaboration to grow ideas into solutions.
Open Science
Reproducible workflows and collaboration practices for research.

Ask a librarian for guidance on databases, research strategy, citations, and research data management.