Welcome to the Access to Higher Education Diplomas section of the Laser Learning Awards (LASER) website.

Access to HE Diplomas are nationally recognised full Level 3 qualifications, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), and are recognised by universities throughout the UK as an entry route to higher education. They are specifically designed for adults who do not hold traditional A Levels, but want to take up a career which requires university study, and they support students to prepare for higher education.

LASER is an Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by QAA. LASER was formed in 2005 by the merger of several existing AVAs/Awarding Organisations, which had been actively involved in developing and establishing the original Access to HE Diplomas with QAA in 1997. LASER is therefore proud to have one of the longest histories of Access provision, supporting thousands of learners onto university degrees and into life-changing careers. We are fully committed to supporting Access learners to transform their lives, through the provision of our high-quality Diplomas, and with high levels of service and support from our dedicated Access staff to approved centres and their students.

If you are a learner, employer or admissions tutor and want to verify the authenticity of a qualification certificate issued by LASER, follow the link below.