Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Sport, as validated by CAVA, is a City College Norwich qualification which prepares students aged 19 years and over, without relevant qualifications, for study at degree level.
Students are required to participate in an intensive period of study which will cover 15 units within one academic year across 2.5 days a week at our Easton College campus.
The course covers a range of modules including Sports Psychology; Exercise Physiology; Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation; Sports Coaching principles; Practical Skills; and Biomechanics in Action.
Access to Higher Education prepares adults without traditional qualifications such as A Levels for study at university. This diploma is widely recognised by UK universities and Colleges. You will be given the opportunity to develop not only academic knowledge in your chosen subjects but also broader study skills to help you succeed at university.
Entry Requirements
- Open to students aged 19 and over
- GCSEs at grade A-C /4 or above including English Language and Mathematics.
- GCSE at grade A-C / 4 or above Biology would be beneficial but a good understanding and ability to study science is necessary.
- Provide a reference .
How You Will Be Assessed
We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at CCN. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the year.
There will be at least one assignment for each of the subjects/modules you take. These assignments may be written such as essays / research projects; oral e.g. presentations and there may also be examinations and practicals. You will take 60 credits in total, and 45 of these will be graded at either Pass, Merit or Distinction. The level of qualification is comparable to A levels.
You will gain a variety of academic skills e.g. communication, research and study skills preparing you for undergraduate degree level studies.
Course Progression
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Sports Science is widely recognised by UK universities. If you are planning to study a degree course at a specific university, it would be useful to contact them to check that the Access Course you have chosen is in an appropriate subject area and is recognised by the university or college. Please be aware that university entry criteria can change at any time. This course is also suitable to progress to employment or Higher Apprenticeships.
Student who complete this programme often choose to study a sports related degree at Easton College or the University of East Anglia.
International students whose qualification are not recognised by UK universities or colleges, and who are 19 and over, may also wish to choose this pathway as a route to enter degree level study.
Where Your Course Can Take You
A range of roles such as a Performance Analyst or Sports Coach
Fees
Please contact the Advice Shop for information on fees and financial support which may be available. We recommend you also check our Finance pages for further information including student travel offers.
Where Next?
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