Access to Higher Education (AHE) programme
Springboard your academic journey
KEY FACTS
Faculty:
School of Maritime Science & School of Business
Study Options:
Full Time
Start Date:
June 2023
Level:
Access
Course Length:
12 Weeks
Fees:
3 modules (including Academic English): £2,400
2 modules: £1,500
Covid-19 vaccine: Staff and Students
As part of Gibraltar’s nationwide vaccination programme, all University of Gibraltar teaching staff and students – including non-residents and international students – were offered a Covid 19 vaccine.
Face to face teaching
We are committed to providing an excellent learning experience that is personal and participative. That’s why we have decided to continue the face-to-face delivery of our programmes.
Modules
The Access to Higher Education programme offers 3-4 modules:
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Fast track Academic English*
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Fast track Academic Skills
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Speciality modules**
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Mathematical Physics for Maritime Science OR
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Mathematics for Business
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*Should you have the minimum English Language requirements, you may be able to opt-out of this module.
**Module choice will be dependent on the undergraduate programme you are interested in e.g. BSc in Maritime Science or Bachelor of Business Administration.
The programme will run as an accelerated programme allowing you to successfully transition onto our undergraduate programmes.
Runs for 12 weeks for 6 hrs per week per module, starting in June 2023.
Fast Track Academic English
This module is designed to develop and improve Academic English skills of students whose first language is not English, in order for them to participate in their study programme. This integrated skills course will focus on the 4 language skills, (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in an academic context, along with essential grammar and academic vocabulary required for study at a level 4 programme.
Fast-Track Academic Skills
This module is designed to develop generic and transferable academic skills that underpin the learning development of students prior to embarking on university-level study.
The module aims to help students to gain knowledge and understanding of the academic skills needed to support their study at degree level, enabling them to be confident, independent critical thinkers and reflective learners.
Mathematical Physics
This module is designed to develop necessary skills and knowledge of basic Physics to allow progression onto a related undergraduate degree programme. The module will focus on basic mathematics and interpretation proficiency, followed by introduction to Physics concepts, with a focus on application of physics applicable to maritime navigation and engineering.
Introduction to Business Maths
This modules provides students with an introduction to the basic mathematical concepts that are required to succeed in a business context, particularly in the areas of finance and data analysis. Students will be also be introduced to the functions of Microsoft Excel which will assist them in these areas.
Meet the students
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"Delivered with the utmost level of care and support by an attentive and vocationally-driven team of lecturers; this course has helped me get back onto the academic saddle, dispelling myths and misconceptions inferred to by the adage about “old dogs” and “new tricks”."
Thomas Peñalver
Access to Higher Education (AHE) programme
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"This programme has enabled me to become more confident and proficient in numeracy skills; the lecturers are great in supporting us throughout whenever needed."
Ivan Vinales
Access to Higher Education (AHE) programme
QAA Global Accreditation
The University is delighted to have achieved global accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK’s independent quality body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education.
“In achieving QAA’s global accreditation, the University has displayed its compatibility with international best practice.”
Vicki Scott, UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Chief Executive.
Entry Requirements
Typically, all applicants should have:
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Minimum two Cs at AS level (24 UCAS points) or international equivalent.
English language requirements:
An overall IELTS test result of 5.5, including a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-tests.
Equivalent awards will be considered (e.g. Pearson’s Test of English, Cambridge English B2 First, Duolingo English Test, City & Guilds International ESOL 8984, or the TOEFL- IBT test of English proficiency).
If you do not meet the requirements, you can join one of our Pre-sessional English courses. Please contact us as each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Fees
| £2,400 | 3 modules (including Academic English) | ||
| £1,500 | 2 modules | ||
Apply
Should you not meet the entry requirements for your preferred undergraduate programme, this access programme would be recommended to you by the admissions team. You will need to apply for your academic programme of choice via the apply section of the respective programme page.
Student Accommodation
Student accommodation is available at the purpose built Europa Suites. Located just a two-minute walk from our Europa Point Campus, each self-contained studio apartment features a compact kitchen, en-suite bathroom and large desk.
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