Search this site College Wi-Fi Login NAVIGATION Access to HE Home Courses Access to HE Do you want to access university as an adult but don’t have the qualifications to get there? Available Access to HE courses Access to HE (Health Science Professions) Level 3 Access to HE Criminology and Criminal Justice Level 3 Level 2 Diploma in Progression – Health Science Professions Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Progression – Social Studies Level 2 Our Pre-Access programme provides you with study skills at level 2 enabling you to progress to an Access to Higher Education course, or to go on to further technical study or the workplace. Most of our students have been out of education for some time and have few or no qualifications. But they all share the determination to succeed and a willingness to work hard. To study at level 3 for our Access to Higher Education programme, you will need to have achieved English at GCSE grade 4 (C) or Functional Skills Level 2. For study areas that are largely dependent upon maths skills, GCSE grade 4 (C) or Functional Skills Level 2 may also be required. Not quite ready for level 3? Then we have level 2 Pre-Access courses designed just for you to support you to progress to achieve your goals. We can offer the opportunity to study either GCSE Maths or English alongside your Access to HE course for individuals that are ready and will discuss this with you during the Interview Day. Most of our students choose to stay residentially with us. We also have non-residential places available. We look forward to welcoming you to Northern College. What others are saying This college has helped me so much and given me so much confidence in my courses and in myself. Beautiful place to learn, make good friends. They are like a family and all help each other. A truly wonderful place to study. I’ve learnt so much and would definitely recommend Northern College to anyone. Staying residentially not only allowed me to learn but helped me massively take a simple step out of my comfort zone. My course opened up new opportunities and helped my confidence no end. Why choose Northern College? Stay and study on-site with us Fully focus on your studies by staying on-site with us. Find out more Explore our gardens We have acres of National Trust gardens and parkland to explore right outside our building. Find out more We’re Outstanding We’re rated by Ofsted, the UK education standards office, as Outstanding. Find out more Our pass rates are excellent We have outstanding pass rates, to ensure our students achieve and progress. Find out more We support you all of the way We have a whole team to support you through your studies to make sure you do well. Find out more We're only designed for adults Make new friends and study alongside like-minded adults as part of our unique learning community. Find out more We are Northern College Study with us About us Student support For business Contact us The Northern College for Residential Adult Education Ltd is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 1339524. Registered charity number 1339524 • VAT Registration No: 183234078 Registered office: The Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET. Northern College is not responsible for the content on external sites.