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Access courses are at pre-University level and were intended for students who leave school without university entrance qualifications (such as 'A levels') and then later wish to apply for University degree courses. Access courses are usually one year courses, only open to mature students. They are meant to contribute to the 'widening participation agenda' given that students from more challenging backgrounds are less likely to undertake and complete university entrance level courses immediately after completing compulsory schooling.
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