Pass Learn: The UK’s Number 1 Service for Qualifications
Not everyone needs the same qualification, and not everyone is starting from the same place. Pass Learn brings together several of the UK’s most important qualification routes -along with the online courses, exam booking and expert guidance to support them -precisely because different learners need different things.
Here is a breakdown of what is on offer and who each route is best suited for.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas -Best for Adults Heading to University
If you are an adult who wants a university place but does not hold A Levels, the Access to Higher Education Diploma is the qualification most likely to get you there. These Level 3 qualifications are specifically designed for adults returning to education with the goal of degree-level study, and they are recognised by universities across the UK.
Subject areas include nursing, midwifery, health, teaching, psychology, youth work and more. The diplomas are studied online, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, and carry UCAS points based on your final grade profile. Check yours using the UCAS Tariff calculator.
A Levels -Best for University Entry, Career Progression and Resits
A Levels remain a gold standard for university applications and many professional pathways. Pass Learn’s online A Level courses are suited to resit students who need to improve their grades, adult learners who did not take A Levels at school, and home-educated learners who need a structured, spec-aligned course with private exam booking included.
Studying online with Pass Learn means working at your own pace from home, with the option to sit exams at an approved centre as a private candidate. There is no need to enrol in a sixth form or college.
GCSEs -Best for Gaining Core Qualifications or Improving Existing Grades
GCSE Maths and English are among the most commonly requested qualifications for employment, further study and apprenticeships. Pass Learn’s online GCSE courses are a good fit for adults who missed these qualifications, learners resitting to achieve a higher grade, and anyone studying outside the traditional school system.
Courses are studied online and paired with private candidate exam booking, giving learners a complete pathway without attending a school.
Functional Skills -Best When You Need a Maths or English Qualification Quickly
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English are accepted by most employers, apprenticeship providers and universities as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4. They are flexible, can be taken online from home, and are not restricted to specific exam seasons -making them the fastest route to a recognised Maths or English qualification.
Pass Learn offers Functional Skills at Level 1 and Level 2 in both subjects. They are particularly popular with apprentices, career changers and university applicants who need to meet entry requirements without a long wait.
Not Sure Which Route Is Right for You?
Pass Learn’s support team is available by phone to help you decide. They will look at your current qualifications, your goals and your timeframe, and recommend the qualification route that gives you the best chance of getting where you want to go. For career-specific information, the National Careers Service provides useful detail on entry requirements for different professions.
Explore the full range of qualifications at passlearn.co.uk.
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