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Access to Higher Education: Engineering Level 3 Diploma Full-time
Course Overview
Access to Higher Education: Engineering Level 3 Diploma Full-time
The Access to Higher Education Engineering course is designed to build the academic skills and technical knowledge you need to progress to Higher Education in Engineering (or related subjects). Assessment is a mix of formative (ongoing feedback through discussion and tutor support) and summative (final submitted work for each unit).
Course structure and credits
The course includes ungraded mandatory units (the core study skills) plus optional ungraded units and a range of graded academic engineering units.
Ungraded mandatory units (6 credits)
Core HE Study Skills 1 – Research (3808)
Core HE Study Skills 2 – Presentation and Reflection (3809)
Ungraded optional units (up to 9 credits)
Critical Thinking and Communication (3810)
HE Study and Digital Skills (3813)
Introduction to Engineering Mathematics (2905)
Graded academic units (main technical focus)
These units are assessed for Pass/Merit/Distinction using QAA Grading Standards, and your work must meet all learning outcomes for each unit.
Topics include:
Maths for engineering: Engineering Maths (3057), Further Maths (2902), Advanced Mathematical Techniques (3098)
Electrical principles: Electricity (0374), Application of Electrical/Electronic Principles (2907)
Mechanical and structural: Mechanics (0366), Applications of Structural and Mechanical Principles (2912)
Materials and energy: Materials Science (0413) and Energy (0349)
Control/automation: Selecting and Using Programmable Controllers (3319)
Located at: STEM Centre
Course Start: August 2026
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: QENGATE311
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£3,928.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 03 March 2026.
