Our experienced subject specialists make supporting you in your learning journey a priority.   Each Diploma is designed to fit alongside family and employment commitments so that adults can fully engage and obtain the Level 3 qualification needed to progress to degree level study.  Pathways and subject options support progression to a variety of degrees, from career linked nursing, midwifery and paramedic science to subject specialisms such as English Literature, Psychology and Chemistry.

Our one-year Diplomas have 100% pass rates and the same UCAS points as 3 A Levels.  The vast majority of students progress to their first-choice degree.  Alumni students stay in touch and express how well their studies at Lincoln College prepared them for degree level studies.  All subjects studied have higher education study skills embedded in the learning, developing academic writing, research skills, referencing, presentation skills and report writing.  Full support in applying to higher education through the UCAS process is provided.

The majority of students apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to pay their tuition fees; this loan is waived on completion of an undergraduate degree for those who have obtained an Access to HE Diploma.

Degree Pathways

Access to HE Healthcare Practitioners

Examples of degrees to progress to (with many others being possible):

• Nursing – adult, paediatric, mental health
• Midwifery
• Operating Department Practice
• Radiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Lincoln College BSc. (Hons) Acupuncture
• Lincoln College BSc. (Hons) Clinical Herbalism

Access to HE Humanities & Social Science

Examples of degrees to progress to (with many others being possible):

• Lincoln College BA (Hons) Social Science
• Lincoln College BA (Hons) Social Science (Criminology & Law)
• Psychology
• Sociology/Criminology
• English Literature
• History
• Law/International Relations/Politics
• Social Work
• Journalism

Access to HE Science

Examples of degrees to progress to (with many others being possible):

• Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry
• Biomedical Science
• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Paramedic Science
• Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing
• Dental Nursing or Hygienist

Access to HE Education (Teacher Training)

Examples of degrees to progress to (with many others being possible):

• Education/Teacher Training – Primary, Secondary or Further Education

Access to HE Business & Law

Examples of degrees to progress to (with many others being possible):

• Lincoln College BA (Hons) Business & Management
• Leadership and Management
• Law
• Human Resource Management

Access to HE Criminal Justice & Policing Studies

Examples of degrees to progress to (with many others being possible):

• Lincoln College BA (Hons) Professional Policing
• Criminology/Criminal Justice
• Law