Education (Teaching - Primary) - Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma

Summary

This course is ideal if you are looking to develop a career in some aspect of primary education whether that's because you want to be a primary school teacher or because you want to provide a teaching or administrative support in a primary education environment. The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification which will prepare you for study at degree level.

If you would like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE course could be for you. The course is run over 1 academic year and is designed for learners aged 19 years and above. Advanced Learning Loans are available.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
01 Sep 2025
University Centre
1 Year

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

Successful students can move to higher education study, either at Blackpool and the Fylde College or other institutions. This course is ideal if you would like to have a career as a primary school teacher, teaching assistant, special educational needs practitioner, administrative support or other primary school related role.

Key information

Entry Requirements

Direct Entry:

  • 3 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) or above including maths or English Grade 4 (C) or above.  
  • Relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification plus maths or English Grade 4 (C) or above/ level 2 Functional Skills maths and English.


Not achieved Maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (C) or above:

  •  You will need to complete the one-year Level 2 (GCSE) maths or English alongside your Access to HE qualification.


If you do not meet the entry requirements:

  • Don’t worry – you can apply for our Pre Access course which will prepare you for the Access to Higher Education course. You can also work towards achieving your Level 2 (GCSE) Maths and/or English at the same time.

 

Qualification obtained

Access to HE Diploma (Education)

Fees and funding

Read our tuition fees guide.

Extra costs and equipment

All equipment/resources you require for this course are provided by B&FC at no extra cost. However, a laptop would be desirable.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: ASCENTIS

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

There is no work placement as part of this course; however you may wish to contact your chosen university and check if work experience or voluntary work in the education sector is a requirement for their degree programme.

This would need to be done in your own time as no time allowance would be given as part of this course.

How will I learn?

We recognise that students have different preferred learning methods so the programme employs a variety of teaching techniques to provide a stimulating and dynamic learning environment. These might include: Interactive lectures, seminars, group-based activities, research projects, remote learning and presentations.

Classroom time is 340 hours over the year which equates to 10 hours a week. We would expect private study time (research/background reading/creation of drafts and final reports) to take an extra 10 hours a week.

The course is held over 2 days a week on Monday/Tuesday.

Expert tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

Units include:


Education Studies (24 credits total):

  • Introduction to Education Studies - 3 Credits
  • Research Project Education Studies - 6 Credits
  • Key Developments in Education Policy and Change - 6 credits
  • Digital Tools for Teachers - 3 Credits
  • Foundations in Learning and Social Practice - 3 Credits
  • Psychology and Education - 3 Credits


Education Theory and Practice (27 credits total):

  • Introduction to Education Theory and Practice - 3 Credits
  • Practical Applications Planning and Delivery - 6 Credits
  • The Role of Play in Child Development - 6 Credits
  • Key Developments in Education Policy and Change - 6 Credits
  • Foundations of Learning as Social Practice - 3 Credits
  • Planning a Research Project - 3 Credits 


Additional units (9 credits total):

  • Study Techniques (Level 2) - Ungraded – 3 credits
  • Study Skills - Ungraded – 3 credits
  • Academic Writing - Ungraded – 3 credit