Key Facts
This diploma is currently under review to ensure it adheres to new QAA regulations. The review will be completed by 20th May 2024.
More details to help with planning can be found here:
Access to HE Diploma (Creative Digital Media) Overview
Changes to Access to HE confirmed by QAA: Diploma Specification and Grading Scheme
Qualification Summary
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to creative and digital media topics. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes including a focus on Discovering Art, Design & Cultural Movements, Introduction to the Media and Visual Studies 2D with a range of optional units.
Many learners join degrees related to creative and digital media after following A level study, so the diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Why choose this qualification?
This Access to HE Diploma has been fully reviewed and revalidated for the 2024-25 academic year. Updated teaching and learning support materials are also available to Gateway Qualifications recognised centres.
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is an academic qualification that is designed to prepare learners for study at degree level. The diploma is designed to give the learner the relevant academic subject knowledge and underpinning study skills required to progress onto a relevant degree programme.
As an Access Validating Agency (AVA), all of our Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas are compliant with Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulations.