Access to Higher Education
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Course overview
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Starts: Sept 2025
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Duration: 1 year
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Mode: Part-time | Daytime on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
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UCAS code: N/A
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Inst. code: Open College Network, London (OCN)
Ideal for: Creatively-minded adults returning to education with an interest in design or digital media with a view to continue on to an honours degree.
Access your creative future
This course will give you the opportunity to consider your creative specialism and develop the skills, techniques and confidence you will need for degree-level study.
What's more... Students who are 19+ can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of their tuition fee - see 'The Specifics' section below for more information.
quote:Brikena Dunisha
I can wholeheartedly say that the Access to HE course at Ravensbourne University has shaped my future and changed my life. Completing the course really boosted my confidence as a creative and prepared me to enter the world of digital media and design.”
Showcase
Why study this Access to Higher to Education course?
- Learn design principles through practical studio projects and workshops, lead by teaching and industry professionals
- Experiment with ideas and technology
- Graduate with a unique portfolio of work that is interview-ready
- You have a broad interest in film, production, animation, sound design, graphics, illustration, animation or 3D design.
Student showcase
quote: Nico
The Access to HE programme at Ravensbourne University was the third Access course I enrolled on after not completing the previous two at separate institutions due to a lack of engagement and interest. I remember starting the Access to HE course at Ravensbourne University and saying to myself, “if I only knew that this institution provided Access to HE programmes when I first started to look into my options as a student above 21 years of age.”
Progression
Most of our students go on to study a degree course, with many staying on at Ravensbourne.
If you do choose to stay, there is an internal progression award: Our foundation and access diploma graduates may be eligible for a one-off cash gift of ÂŁ500 if they progress directly to an undergraduate degree course at Ravensbourne.
Below is the list of undergraduate courses you can progress to after completing an Access to Higher Education course at Ravensbourne:
- BA (Hons) Animation
- BA (Hons) Architecture
- BA (Hons) Digital Film Production
- BA (Hons) Digital Photography
- BA (Hons) Fashion
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design
- BA (Hons) User Experience and User Interface
- BA (Hons) Motion Graphics
Find more information about our progression scheme.
Application deadlines
The deadline for application submission is currently the end of Summer 2024 for 2024 entry. We are still currently accepting applications.