# Access Programme

**Source**: https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2
**Parent**: https://study.ed.ac.uk/mature

### [Applications for our 2026/27 programme are now open!](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/applying-to-the-access-programme/how-to-apply)

Our Part-time Access Programme offers a route into degree study for those returning to education after a break or for those without traditional qualifications. It's never too late to learn and get your university degree!

[Find out how to apply](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/applying-to-the-access-programme/how-to-apply)

[Learn more about our part-time, one year programme](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/what-access-programme)

[Join our mailing list to keep updated on everything Access](https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7LJE-EU1/access-programme)

### [What is the Access Programme?](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/what-access-programme)

[Structure and Content](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/what-access-programme/structure-and-content)

[Progression to Degree Study](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/what-access-programme/progression-to-degree-study)

[Programme Dates](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/what-access-programme/programme-dates)

[Student Life and Support](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/what-access-programme/student-life-support)

### [Is the Access Programme right for you?](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/why-choose-the-access-programme)

[Find out if Access is right for you here](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/why-choose-the-access-programme)

### [Meet the Access Teaching Fellows](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/meet-the-access-programme-teaching-fellows)

[Meet the Teaching Fellows here](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/meet-the-access-programme-teaching-fellows)

### [Applying to the Access Programme](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/applying-to-the-access-programme)

[Who is the Programme for?](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/applying-to-the-access-programme/eligibility-and-entry-requirements)

[How to Apply](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/applying-to-the-access-programme/how-to-apply)

[Fees and Funding](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/applying-to-the-access-programme/fees-and-funding)

[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/applying-to-the-access-programme/frequently-asked-questions-faqs)

### [Keep Updated on our \*NEW\* STEM Access Pathway](https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7LJE-EU1/access-programme)

We are exploring a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Access pathway into the University's College of Science and Engineering.

To receive the latest updates and news about this potential new Access Programme pathway, please sign up to our mailing list.

[Sign up to our STEM pathway mailing list here](https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7LJE-EU1/access-programme)

### Meet Former Access Programme Student

Tristan shares his experience on our part-time Access Programme including how it gave him the solid foundation and confidence needed to achieve his goals both academically and professionally.

### [Terms & Conditions](https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/access-programme2/access-programme-terms-and-conditions)

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This article was published on
2024-10-14