Daniel’s journey through the Access to Higher Education course is inspiring. Despite joining late, he quickly excelled, balancing work, family, and studies with resilience and determination.
His positivity and kindness fostered a supportive learning environment, encouraging his peers.
Now studying Adult Nursing at UWE, Daniel’s dedication ensures he will become an exceptional nurse.

This course is designed for people aged 19 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start progress to university soon but is not ready to embark on the full Access to HE programmes yet.

This is a level 2 course, which will help you to develop strong academic skills, regardless of your educational achievement. It is suitable for people who:

This course is designed for people aged 19 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in the veterinary, zoology, life sciences or any animal or land based career, or considering changing careers to work in these fields.

A career in any animal-based profession empowers you to help people and/or animals, working in a variety of positions and a wide choice of specialties.

Richard's educational journey at Weston College serves as an inspiring story for adult learners considering significant career shifts. Motivated by a desire to enter the veterinary nursing field, Richard chose Weston College's Access to Higher Education course to acquire the necessary qualifications while balancing his work commitments.

Matthew's decision to pursue further education as an adult learner at Weston College stemmed from a desire to advance his knowledge and broaden his horizons. Reflecting on his motivation, Matthew says, "I wanted to do something more academic and push myself intellectually. Weston College's Access to HE programmes seemed great – a fast alternative to A Levels, tailored to my interests."

Bosang stands as a shining example of perseverance and dedication, earning him the esteemed titles of Access to HE Student of the Year and Overall Adult Learner of the Year at Weston College. Despite difficult personal circumstances, Bosang's commitment to his studies has been exemplary, surpassing standard expectations and leaving an indelible mark on our teaching team.

This course is designed for people aged 19 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in the medical, science, life sciences or health science professions, or considering changing careers to work in these fields.

A career in any science-based profession empowers you to help people and/or animals, working in a variety of positions and a wide choice of specialties.

We have a highly skilled and experienced teaching team, and this is one of the reasons we see success and progression to university rates significantly above the national average.