Higher Education Compact Programme

The Compact Programme is made up of Three Strands and accredited by the Open College Network South East Region (OCNSER).

Strand One (Compulsory) - Preparation to Higher Education Course.
Part of the course includes experience at one or more of the Kent-based universities involved in the H.E. Compact partnership agreement. Successful completion of the course will lead to:
20 H.E. Compact points/UCAS equivalent points recognised by Kent-based universities*.

Strand Two (Optional): An opportunity to follow a special interest in some depth - e.g. undertaking a very short Open University course whilst still at school/college such as:
Beyond Google; Introducing Astronomy; Perspectives on Leonardo da Vinci; Design and the Web; Start Writing Fiction which are part of the Young Applicants in Schools and Colleges Scheme (link opens in a new window). Successful completion will lead to:
10 H.E. Compact points/UCAS equivalent points recognised by Kent-based universities*.

Strand Three (Optional): Linked to personal skills and activities that students may already be involved in such as Duke of Edinburgh Award, Millennium Volunteers Award, Young Enterprise Company Programme, Community Sports Leaders Award etc. Successful completion will lead to:
up to 10 H.E. Compact points/UCAS equivalent points recognised by Kent-based universities *

_{* Please Note: the Open University does not require UCAS points for admission.}