Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business)

Maths and English
To help you secure your dream career, you will also continue developing your maths and English skills alongside your full-time course. If you haven’t achieved GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths at age 16, you will continue to study these through resits or taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.

How maths will support your career

Understanding business finance
Processing of large quantities of data
Presenting information
How English will support your career

Good quality speaking and listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues and customers.
Customer service requires good English skills in speaking and written communication.
Accurate reading is vital for following instructions, reading documents and emails, and understanding the ideas, aspirations and demands of colleagues and competitors.
Your use of English is important when preparing a CV and a business proposal, and for putting together advertising and marketing plans for your business.

This course is designed to enable your progression onto higher education. Depending on entry requirements, you could continue onto a degree at University College Birmingham, such as Business Enterprise, Finance and Accounting, Digital Marketing or Marketing Management.

With further study, possible future career options open to you include:

Business analyst
Accountant
Marketing executive (graduate)
Banker
Project manager (graduate)
HR adviser

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma course has been designed for students who have not had the opportunity to access higher education.

Applicants must have at least three years’ life experience outside of formal education gained since completing formal education. Experience does not need to be in a subject-related field.
Applicants must have a minimum of GCSE English Language or Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or Functional Skills Level 2.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION – This Access to Higher Education Diploma will give you a nationally-recognised qualification to help meet the entry requirements for university
BOOST YOUR SKILLS – Gain the necessary study skills and key knowledge for your chosen subject or career, as well as the independent learning skills needed for university study
GREAT LEARNING SUPPORT – Enjoy a positive and supportive learning experience that will develop your skills and confidence to progress onto higher education
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Continue your learning journey to the next level at University College Birmingham, such as on our business or finance and accounting degrees