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Access to HE Diploma (Business)

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The Access to HE Diploma (Business) is a Level 3 qualification awarded by TBC Awarding Body, accepted by UK universities in place of A-Levels for Business, Management and Economics degree entry. Study fully online in 12 to 18 months, gain up to 144 UCAS points and start your business degree without ever needing to retake A-Levels.

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  • 12 to 18 monthsDuration
  • 100% OnlineStudy Method
  • Up to 144 UCAS ptsPoints Available
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What is Access to HE Diploma (Business)?

An Access to HE Diploma (Business) is a Level 3 qualification that enables adults without A-Levels to progress directly onto a UK Business, Management or Economics degree.

Access to HE Diploma (Business) at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 3
Total credits60 credits
UCAS pointsUp to 144 UCAS points
Typical study time12 to 18 months
Study method100% Online
Start dateStart anytime
Pay monthly£79.99 per month
Pay annually£815.99

This course is for you if…

  • ✓Want to progress to a Business, Management or Economics degree at a UK university
  • ✓Left school without traditional A-Level qualifications
  • ✓Are aged 19 or over and ready to commit to degree-level study
  • ✓Need flexible, self-paced online learning around work or family commitments
  • ✓Are interested in how organisations, markets and finance work
  • ✓Want a recognised route into management, finance, marketing or entrepreneurship
About this qualification

What you'll learn

Behind every brand, every growth strategy and every market entry decision is a business thinker who understands how organisations work and how markets move. The Access to HE Diploma (Business) gives adult learners without A-Levels the academic foundation to study Business, Management, Marketing or Economics at degree level, and to build a career at the centre of commercial life.

This Level 3 qualification is awarded by TBC Awarding Body, a QAA-recognised Access Validating Agency. It is for adults aged 19 and over who want to study Business, Management, Marketing, Finance or Economics at a UK university without the A-Levels traditionally required. UK universities accept the Access to HE Diploma in place of A-Levels for business degree entry.

RQF Level 3UCAS Up to 144100% Online12 to 18 monthsSelf-pacedTutor support
What you'll need

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 or over to enrol.

You should have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (or C) or above, or be willing to take Functional Skills alongside the Diploma. Universities applying for business degrees usually require both before they will confirm a place.

There is no minimum study commitment. As a guide, most learners spend around 10 to 15 hours a week, but you can study more or less based on your own pace and how you feel at the time. The course flexes around your life.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

The qualification is fully portfolio assessed, there are no traditional written exams. Instead, you complete a mix of essays, case studies, financial calculations, business reports and a final extended research project across all units.

Each unit is graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction, and the credits stack to give you a UCAS point total of up to 144. You will receive marked feedback within 2 working days, with the option to refine and resubmit work to reach the grade you want.

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Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

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Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

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Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

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Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

Business Analyst

Typical salary range

£32,000 to £55,000

Analyse business processes and propose improvements, often as a graduate role at consulting firms, banks and large companies.

Marketing Manager

Typical salary range

£35,000 to £65,000

Lead campaigns, brand strategy and customer acquisition. A marketing or business degree is a typical entry point.

Trainee Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

Typical salary range

£25,000 to £45,000

Combine work and study to qualify with a major accountancy body. Many firms hire directly from business degree graduates.

HR Officer

Typical salary range

£28,000 to £42,000

Support recruitment, employee relations and learning and development, typically progressing to CIPD-accredited qualifications after graduation.

Operations Manager

Typical salary range

£40,000 to £75,000

Run day-to-day operations across logistics, manufacturing, retail or services after several years of management experience.

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What else you should know

Study support and platform

  • You get a personal tutor from day one
  • Log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop
  • Marking is done in 3 to 5 working days
  • Talk to our support team by phone, email or live chat
  • See your progress and next steps on your dashboard
  • Join the learner community forum when you want to chat to others

Funding and finance

  • Pay monthly to spread the cost with no interest
  • Pay in full and save versus monthly
  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime
  • We can send funding paperwork to your employer if they sponsor you
  • Our enrolment team will talk you through every option
  • 14 day money back guarantee on every enrolment

Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
What learners say

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Assessment is 100% coursework and portfolio based. You will complete a mix of essays, case studies, financial calculations, business reports and a final research project. There are no written exams, and units that do not pass first time can be resubmitted at no extra cost.

Access to HE Diploma (Business)