ATU Access NI Programme

Applications for the Access NI programme are still open, with one week remaining for students to apply.

This programme is aimed at students studying a mix of A-levels and BTECs who are considering progression to ATU. The programme is online, free of charge, and will commence in February.

The Certificate in Access Studies (Northern Ireland) is designed specifically for applicants from Northern Ireland to provide an alternative route into an ATU degree (any campus). On successful completion of this programme, participants are eligible to apply for undergraduate degree programmes* in ATU (quotas apply on some programmes).

Students who are successful on this course will obtain the educational qualification for admission to Higher Education courses in a wide range of disciplines. The skills, knowledge and competence developed by the students during this course should ensure a reasonable prospect of success in subsequent studies.

This course is free of charge for students.

The modules on the Access Studies (Northern Ireland) programme are:

• College Skills & Career Planning – 5 credits
• English Writing Skills – 10 credits
• Application of Numbers – 5 credits
• Computing Studies – 10 credits

Students attend Day 1 on campus, the remainder of the programme is delivered online 2 evenings per week.

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered eligible to join the Certificate in Access Studies, you must be sitting or have completed at least one A-Level and at least one BTEC Award, which could include a Subsidiary Diploma or 90 Credit Diploma or Diploma or Extended Diploma.

For further information and to apply, click here.