Wednesday 10 September 2025
Posted by Sue Titmuss, Head of Marketing & Communications
Every year, adults across the UK begin transformative journeys, returning to education, building confidence, and stepping into new careers. For many, the Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is the route that makes this possible: a nationally recognised one-year qualification designed to help adults progress to university, no matter their background.
Yet thousands of adults who could potentially benefit from studying an Access course still don’t know this route exists.
The Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) recently launched Pass the Mark, a new initiative designed to spread the word and spark new opportunities. At the centre of the campaign is a simple object with a powerful purpose: a bookmark.
Each bookmark features a QR code that links to clear, accessible information about Access to HE, how it works, and how to get started. People are encouraged to pass it on - to colleagues, students, friends, family members, or anyone who might benefit.
CAVA’s CEO Emily Ross said: “At CAVA, we believe every adult deserves the opportunity to transform their future through education. Pass the Mark is part of our commitment to championing lifelong learning, and a powerful reminder that one small conversation can spark a life-changing journey”.
Access to HE at Moulton College
At Moulton College we offer an Access to HE course based around the land-based pathway, specifically Animal Science & Welfare. However through their industry research project students can explore a wider range of land-based areas including conservation, ecology, environmental sustainability and equine.
The course covers key themes within the land-based sector but students also learn how to conduct research, write essays and other key essential study skills that will enable them to excel once they move onto a degree level course.
Many of our students have been out of education for some time and don't have the qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements for undergraduate courses. Successful completion of the course gives them a diploma which is accepted at most UK universities as an alternative to A-Levels or Level 3 diplomas. Students can also progress on to study Applied Zoology or Animal Behavioural Science and Welfare at Moulton College.
