Starting Your Online Course

All Access to HE Online courses will begin on the week commencing 18 August 2025. You will be invited to attend an introductory webinar, where you will go over the plan for the year, meet the teaching team, and more.

Please make sure you have the necessary equipment to attend this webinar, such as a working laptop/computer/mobile device, internet connection, a quiet space where you will not be disturbed, and headphones/microphone if needed.

All materials are available on ALO, and any additional materials will be provided by your tutors. However, as this is a self-study course with tutor support, we encourage you to supplement your learning by reading around the subject using journals, books, and approved websites.

You will receive your IT Log-In information within 48h of receiving confirmation of your enrolment, via email. If there is a delay, please contact our faculty coordinator at Laura.Scott@ActivateLearning.ac.uk

If you are still waiting until the Thursday 21 August for your English and/or Maths GCSE results, we will be able to enrol you based on your predicted grades.

However, if after the Thursday 21 August you do not meet the necessary entry criteria for Access to HE, you may be withdrawn from the course and referred to GCSEs Online.

This nationally recognised Level 3 qualification helps adults (19+) prepare to progress onto a university degree. It’s a fast-track route to gaining the skills and qualifications you need to begin the career you’ve dreamed of!

You’ll get expert support, flexible learning, and can study while working or caring for family. Activate Learning has helped students go to university for 30+ years.

All our Access courses are worth 60 credits: 45 grades and 15 ungraded.

The programme is entirely online, and we recommend spending a minimum of 20 hours on self-directed study per week. You will also have access to webinars (recorded if missed), virtual resources, and one-to-one tutor support.