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Combined Studies (Yr 1 of 2) (Level 3 Ulster University Access Diploma)

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Adult Learning (Access to Higher Education)

Course Overview

Designed for adults, the course will provide the opportunity to achieve an equivalence of 3 ‘A’ levels so that you can progress to higher level courses in further education or to university. You will have to commit to a high degree of independent study and reading, studying up to seven subjects, three are at Level 2 (if you dont hold a GCSE Grade C in Mathematics) and four are at Level 3. Students should preferably have a GCSE English Grade C or equivalent and will also be asked to demonstrate a level of literacy and numeracy at interview. Students without GCSE English or equivalent may be expected to undertake a GCSE English qualification in conjunction with their Access course.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: Ulster University Access Diploma in Combined Studies (Yr 1 of 2) Ref T4
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
    (Tue:6:15PM-9:45PM / Wed:5:15PM-9:45PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £435.00
    Concession £174.00
    Examination £167.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Students will be required to undertake an assessment at interview to provide evidence of Level 2 competence in English and Mathematics. They must be 19 years of age or over on 1st July in year of entry and not have been registered on any full-time education program for two years. Interview and assessment required.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Additional Information

The part-time Combined Studies Access course, which is an evening course that runs two evenings per week, allows you to select a pathway to take you into Higher Education. Students must successfully complete. Year 1 in order to proceed to Year 2. Year 1 subjects include: Communications, Mathematics, Study and Digital Skills. Year 2 subjects include: Sociology, History, English Literature and Business & Enterprise.

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Meet our students

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    We represented Ireland at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, and one of our proudest moments was when we received a guard of honour from NWRC staff and students when we returned to the College to host a Q&A masterclass on Sport Psychology.
    Chloe and Judith MacCombe (Sport)
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    There was no point in studying for 3 A-Levels I was never going to use. I achieved 8 As and 2 Bs in my GCSEs. The College was perfect for me because I wanted to specialise in Music Production, which I couldn't do at school.
    Dearbhla Duddy (Music Production)

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