0 in the UK, a set of classes that people take so they can get a qualification that can be used to get into university or college:
She didn't have any formal qualifications but took an access course to get into university.
She was going to do an access course for teaching.
For those who do not meet the university entry requirements, an access course with the college is available.
It has been considering the 600 or so access course authorities now on the validation lists.
The course concerned is an access course that does not usually give any support to the student.
He took an access course under the 21-hour rule while employed and is now in a residential care home with the intention of qualifying as a social worker.
Such courses are commonly known as access courses.
That would include access courses for those that the education world know as "returners", as well as long courses.
There are also access courses tailored to particular institutions.
