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01/09/2026

Completed applications can be submitted to UCAS

We have full guidance on the Virtual Learning Environment and we write your academic reference!

Get in touch for more information: www.academyonlinelearning.com

Call us now: 0161 726 5970

https://www.ucas.com/applying/applying-to-university/dates-and-deadlines-for-uni-applications -entry-application-deadlines

UCAS

Some courses have different deadlines, and many are a long time in advance of the start of the course. Find out which deadline applies to you, and what you need to do by that deadline.

19/08/2026

**Seminar for Access to HE Students**

This is an online programme for mature students (21+) studying an eligible Access to Higher Education diploma, designed to support students during their application journey with targeted information and guidance. Applications are open now - students can apply via their website

Dates and times
Sessions will run from October through to December 2026, with most sessions taking place online and in the evening. Exact dates and times will be confirmed upon joining the programme.

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/mature/mature-pathway-to-bristol/

University of Bristol

The Mature Pathway to Bristol is a programme for students aged 21+ who are studying an eligible Access to Higher Education diploma. The programme is designed to support students during their application journey and transition to becoming students at Bristol.

18/08/2026

UCAS

1 September 2026: Submissions officially open for the following year. Remember, you can study the online Access to HE Diploma with AOLL from now, or anytime and apply, with online support on our student portal and we write your academic reference as well as check your personal statement.

Start your online diploma NOW!

Browse online Access to HE, GCSE and Functional Skills courses with flexible study, tutor support and clear progression routes.

29/07/2026

Can I apply to university without A Levels?

There is another route into university, and it does not have to follow the traditional academic timetable.

Online learning with Academy Online Learning is a flexible option that fits around your work and your life style.

You can start at anytime of the year

By starting today you can be getting ready to start university by next September

Don’t waste time, visit our website for more information: www.academyonlinelearning.com

29/07/2026

Can I apply to university before finishing the diploma?

You can apply to university before finishing the diploma.

Like A Levels you apply to university for the following year. Some universities have a January intake as well as a September intake to allow even more flexibility.

You don’t need to have your maths or English GCSEs to start the course.

Search for the course on our website or call us for more information:
0161 726 5970

29/07/2026

Is an Access to HE Diploma equivalent to three A Levels?

Yes - Without the exams

An Access to Higher Education Diploma is a Level 3 qualification designed as a route into university. Academy Online Learning’s diplomas are studied online, so students do not have to wait for a September college intake. Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas are delivered and supported by real, qualified tutors — not AI — who provide personalised feedback, guidance, and academic support throughout your studies

Universities across the UK welcome applicants that have studied the Access to HE Diploma

Visit the course website and complete the enquiry form to receive further information about the specific course and how it works:
www.academyonlinelearning.com

06/05/2026

🎓 Thinking about university but don’t have the qualifications yet?

Our newly updated website is now even easier to navigate — making it simpler to explore our online Access to Higher Education Diplomas in Health Science Professions and Business.

✔️ Study 100% online
✔️ No exams
✔️ Full tutor support
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✔️ Widely accepted by UK universities

Fit your studies around your life and take the first step towards your future with Academy Online Learning.

Visit the new website today:
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