The CIE Global Access to Higher Education programme is an ideal starting point for you if you need to develop your study skills and gain confidence. The CIE Global Access to Higher Education will prepare for study at University even if you have not completed any traditional qualifications, such as A Levels.
Many UK Universities widely recognise the Access to Higher Education programmes and actively encourage applications from Access to Higher Education students.
If you want to go to University but have not gained any qualifications the CIE Global Access to Higher Education is an ideal choice for you. Get started and apply now.
Total Qualification Time: 1200 hours
Total Credits: 120
Pathways: Business, Computing, Tourism & Hospitality, Law, Fashion, Health & Social Care
Units
Core – 4 Units (80 Credits)
1. Academic English
2. Foundation Mathematics
3. Study Skills in Global Environment
4. Business Communication
Optional – any 2 Units (40 Credits)
5. Introduction to Business
6. Introduction to Accounting & Economics
7. Computing & Information Technology
8. Introduction to Programming
9. Introduction to Business Law
10. Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality
11. Introduction to Health & Social Care
12. Introduction to Fashion
Pathways
Optional Units |
Business |
Computing |
Tourism & Hospitality |
Law |
Fashion |
Health & Social Care |
5. Introduction to Business |
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6. Introduction to Accounting & Economics |
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7. Computing & Information |
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8. Introduction to Programming |
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9. Introduction to Business Law |
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10. Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality |
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11. Introduction to Health & Social Care |
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12. Introduction to Fashion |
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Assessment Methods
All assessment for the qualifications is intended to allow learners to demonstrate that they have completed the relevant syllabus contents. CIE Global qualifications involve group task, presentation, industry visit, employer interactive session, problem statement, case study, assignment, oral interview and various assessment methods, which enable learners to achieve real life knowledge and experience. The units can be assessed with assignment and/or exam while other assessment methods can be integrated.
Assessment Criteria
The criteria for assessment are:
- Theoretical Knowledge/Understanding
- Practical Implications
- Integration of Theory and Practice