Key Facts
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Start Date
- Sep 2025
- Level
- Level 3
- Code
- KSH3007CF
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Computing
Access qualifications provide an alternative route to University or Higher Education for students aged 19+. The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing is for students who have a keen interest in computing and a high level of commitment to studying this subject. One year's study provides students with an intensive introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and skills, both mathematical and computing, in a variety of areas of study including programming, hardware, web development, database development and networking. Progression to further study at Degree level is encouraged and is the normal expectation for students obtaining this award; alternatively students may progress onto the HNC in Computing offered by Kingston College.
Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure their current and future qualifications comply with the entry requirements of any university to which they intend to progress.
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Entry Requirements
We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.You will provide a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
Candidates must have GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills maths Level 2, and GCSE English at grade C/4 or Functional Skills English Level 2.
Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure their current and future qualifications comply with the entry requirements of any university to which they intend to progress.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
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Course Content
The course consists of modules designed to provide the basic mathematics and computing skills, plus study skills. Learners are also expected to complete an independent research project.The modules listed below are indicative of the course content:
Study Skills - Exam skills, note taking and note making, finding and reading information, word processing and writing and delivering seminar papers
Mathematics - Introduction to the mathematics required for computing including arithmetic skills, logic and sets
Systems Analysis and Programming - You will be designing and developing a range of procedural and visual programs.
Database and Website Development - You will design and develop a range of web pages and websites, you will also design and develop a complex relational database
Computer Systems and Networking - Introduction to computer architecture, computer operations and data communication.
To obtain a pass in this Access course, a student will have to achieve 60 credits at level 3. 45 Credits are graded and 15 credits are ungraded.
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Progression Next Steps
Successful students will progress onto a variety of Degrees including computer science, software engineering, information systems, computer forensics, networking and security. Most universities require a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and many require some to be achieved at Merit or Distinction. -
Additional Information
For further information please contact us on 020 8268 3073 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..The Access to HE Diploma - Computing is taught at Kingston College so is ideal for those based in South West London and Surrey.
