Access to HE Diploma (Media Studies) Diploma Specification, Rules of Combination and Approved Units
Qualification Aim Number: 40005963

Credit Value: 60
Guided Learning Hours: 450-600

Information for centres

How can we deliver this qualification?

You can enquire about becoming an approved centre for delivering Access to HE Diplomas by completing the Centre Approval Enquiry Form.

You can find out more about the delivery of the Access to HE Diploma by reading our Access to HE Brochure and the OCN London Access to HE Diploma Guide.

Information for learners

Is this the right qualification for you?

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Media Studies) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university.

The qualification gives you the relevant academic knowledge and creative skills needed for higher education study and the opportunity to develop study skills to help you to succeed.

Learners primarily progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Media Studies. These may include some of the following areas of Degree level study:

  • Film Studies
  • Media and Communications
  • Media Studies
  • Journalism
  • Creative Writing
  • Mixed Media
  • Film and Television and a wide range of combined and related degrees.

You can find out more about the Access to HE Diploma in our Guide for Learners and Learner Area.

Where can you study this Access to HE Diploma?

Access to HE Diplomas are delivered by OCN London centres including Further Education Colleges, and Adult and Community Education Centres. The following centres are approved to deliver this qualification:

Kingston College
South Thames College

You can find out more about these centres and the Diplomas that they offer by visiting their pages in our Access to HE Course Directory and by contacting them directly.

You can also study for an Access to HE Diploma in Digital Media or Humanities and Social Science.