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Pathways are made up of courses focused on future careers or further education opportunities
We offer a variety of pathways, tailored to your individual needs, allowing you to broaden your horizons and raise your aspirations. These courses are designed to further you academically but also support you in your journey, promoting a great student experience.
Our courses are highly regarded within the academic community; you will have the opportunity to receive support and advice around applying and accessing university.
Our Careers team will be on hand throughout the year to assist you with any queries you may have and we often have university ambassadors visiting to give you guidance.
Our Access courses are portfolio-based, allowing you to complete extended research and gain a thorough understanding of your chosen topic, without the requirement to sit any end-of-year exams.
Come and study in this outstanding department to fulfil your ambitions!
Access students attended our annual HE Event. The occasion was a huge hit with our students, all of which were looking to head off to university at the end of the year. Ambassadors from universities such as London Southbank, Christ Church, Kent and Greenwich were all present for students to speak with and find out more about the courses they offer.
Some of our Access to HE students are volunteering and working with the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic. For some students, this means living away from their families, for which we are immensely proud and grateful.
As I turn into the College car park, I check the clock: I have five minutes to get to my Biology class. Phew, thank goodness the classes here take into account the school run! I hurry up the stairs and get to the Biology room just as my lecturer arrives.
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It’s 6:10 in the morning, the alarm goes off. Waking up in a rush, I soon regain consciousness and realise that is another lengthy tedious day to be bound in the house.
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In November, students from Access to Health and Pre Access visited Canterbury Christchurch University’s Simulation Suite, that the Midwifery and Nursing students use as part of their degree training. They also experienced taking pulses and checking heartbeats with the sim humans. Students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and are looking forward to progressing onto their chosen university and careers.
Access to Higher Education, me … and you!
It is quite possible that twenty-two years ago, in 1998, I was in a similar situation to yours, right now, in 2020.
I had left school at sixteen with pretty good qualifications – not maths though! I was working part-time for the Social Services Child and Adolescent Protection team, as well as in primary schools with vulnerable children.
I loved my job, but to further my career I needed to gain more qualifications and go to university.
Read more about Lynn's journey here.
Never too late
Nearly two years ago, after 20 odd years of leaving education, I started the Pre-Access course. It was an impulse decision and I was uncertain what I wanted to do for a career in the future.
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If you are a single mum or thinking you are too old to go to college, or you want a change in career but are just too scared to return to education, I encourage you to put all those thoughts aside and take a new step towards your future and apply at Dover Technical College.
Step 1 Apply
Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway
Step 2 Interview
At your interview, the tutor will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. This is also your opportunity to make sure that this pathway meets your goals and ambitions.
Guidance on Interviews
Once you have submitted an application we will contact you with the a range of options for conducting your interviews remotely, such as telephone or Skype, or organising interviews once the College reopens and social distancing is relaxed.
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
We'd love to hear from you
Maison Dieu Road
Dover, Kent
CT16 1DH
Telephone:
01304 244332
Email:
dover@eastkent.ac.uk