Hounslow Council


Access to higher education

Pre-access and access to higher education

These are one-year intensive courses for mature learners (19+) leading to an entry into higher education at degree or equivalent levels.

Pre-Access (Return to Study)

Based at our Cranford centre, the course runs 2 days each week and equips you with the skills needed for higher levels of study.

  • Access to Humanities (based at Cranford)

  • Access to Health & Social Care

  • Social Science

These courses run from September to July and offer a modular programme with options available from a wide choice of subjects. You will undertake compulsory core modules, tutorial and option modules according to your interests and intended progression to HE.

The courses require a commitment  of 16 hours per week over 3 or 4 days, depending on the options chosen.

Contact us

For further information and interview dates, contact

Access to HE Humanities at our Cranford Centre
Tel: 020 8583 6040