Access To Higher Education
With expert tuition, no upfront fees and a fantastic support package, our Access courses have been specially designed for adults over the age of 19 who are looking for a change of career, wishing to return to education and progress onto university.
Our Access To Higher Education courses have been created into a timetable to fit around school hours.
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West Lancashire College Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Thursday 1st July 2027 Find out moreView our courses
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Meet our Access students and tutors
Lynsey Makin
Head of Curriculum for Health, Education and Foundation LearningI am an experienced educator, with a background in health and care industries. I have a real passion in facilitating our learners' journey and watching as they achieve their goals and embark on their future careers. I am proud to be part of a highly effective team which offers nurture, high expectations and a drive to succeed, equipping our learners with the skills and confidence they need to recognise and reach their full potential.
Caroline Stewart
Access to Higher Education LecturerWith over 30 years of experience in the sport and fitness industry and more than 13 years as an educational practitioner, I bring a wealth of expertise and passion to my role as an Anatomy and Physiology lecturer. My background in sports massage therapy and personal training enriches my teaching, particularly in delivering Human Physiology modules for the Access to Higher Education programme. I am proud to be a local female educator, dedicated to supporting adults in the community to achieve their academic and personal goals. My commitment has led to excellent success stories from former students who have gone on to attend university and pursue careers in health, sport, and fitness. Driven by a belief in lifelong learning and empowerment through education, it is my life's passion to inspire and guide learners on their journey to higher education.
Paula Cunningham
Health and Social Care LecturerI am an experienced Health lecturer that has taught across all levels of study and specifically specialised in T Level studies. I take pride in supporting learners to progress and achieve their full potential in their chosen professions. My industry experience comes from working in the health and fitness sector as well as supporting LSCFT with the recruitment and training of mental health care assistant to work in a purpose built mental health hospital and I take pride in sharing those insightful and invaluable experiences with learners through theory, scenarios and skills development.
Lauren
Access To Higher Education Alumni StudentWest Lancashire College gave me the opportunity to achieve something I never thought was possible. The Access course allowed me to change my career seamlessly. Balancing full-time work with evening classes was one of the most challenging periods I’ve faced, but the support and flexibility from the college made my journey much easier. After just a short time at Edge Hill University, I have now secured a job as a Midwife and can’t wait to begin this new chapter!
Sarah
Access To Higher Education Alumni StudentAs I wanted to return to education and prepare for university, I chose to study the evening Access to Higher Education course in Nursing and Midwifery. I’ve enjoyed meeting new people, refreshing my academic writing skills, and learning new knowledge that will support my next steps.
Jess
Access To Higher Education Alumni StudentI chose to study the Nursing course because I have a dream of becoming a paramedic, and it seemed like the perfect path to achieve this. The course has been challenging, but it has pushed me in the ways I needed, and my tutor, Paula, has been extremely supportive throughout.
Sally
Access To Higher Education Alumni StudentI decided to study the Access to Nursing and Midwifery course because I was already working in a care home and really enjoyed it, but I wanted to further my knowledge and gain more educational experience. I particularly enjoyed learning biology, exploring how the body works, meeting new people, and developing my academic writing skills.
Alana
Access To Higher Education StudentI opted to study Access To Higher Education: Nursing as I have a dream of becoming a children's nurse and the course was a great opportunity for me to learn about becoming one. I've really enjoyed getting back into the academic life and meeting new people. I'll be studying BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) at Liverpool John Moores University from September 2026.
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Upcoming events
College Tours
West Lancashire College
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Thursday 1st July 2027
Parent and Carer Welcome Evening
West Lancashire College
Monday 7th September 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
We are delighted to host a Careers Conference on Wednesday 16th September 2026 from 4pm until 6pm.
West Lancashire College
Wednesday 16th September 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
