Step up to higher education staffs uni

Hello, I’m doing the step up to higher education course at staffs uni in April-June and hoping to then be able to do a sport and exercise science degree at the same place in September, has anyone done/is doing the step up course, what’s it like?

Hi @HopeC17 , we reached out to Ashley Cotton who heads up our Step Up course at University of Staffordshire. It's great your considering this as a route to higher education.
Students entering Step Up to Higher Education come from many different backgrounds and experiences, with a variety of ambitions. Our students have shared their experiences over on our blog.
Here's a few quotes from them about their experiences:
Kerry, who had experiences of drug addiction and the prison system, shares: "In 2024, I completed the ‘Step Up to Higher Education’ course at University of Staffordshire. Although stepping into an academic environment was daunting, it gave me confidence, purpose, and a chance to push myself. The support I received from my course lead, Ashley, and the wider Step Up teaching team helped me manage my ADHD and CPTSD: which are psychological challenges that have long held me back in the past."
Debra, who progressed to a BSc Hons in Psychology, shares: "In 2024, aged 56, I thought I was too old for university study. I knew deep down I had the capability but thought those academic dreams were over. After a particularly challenging day, I looked up my options on the Staffordshire University website and discovered a blog of someone in a similar situation, discussing their journey, and how it began on the Step-Up course. I started to think this could be somehow possible. Two days a week for 10 weeks! After completion of the two modules, I would have the necessary qualification to move on to a Psychology and Counselling degree with a foundation year starting the same year. What did I have to lose!"
James shares his experience on YouTube:

And Nesta, who went on to complete his degree in Engineering with us, shares: "After years of under-performing and slowly spiraling into chaos, stagnating, and wasting my potential, I wanted to start enjoying life. I decided that I would construct my life in a way which suits me, I needed to earn money and I needed to enjoy myself whilst doing so, after reflecting on what has always excited me (technology and its ability to help people and save lives) I decided to pursue what I had always wanted to be, an inventor.
I heard about the Step Up to HE course, which makes education accessible for people like me, to get a qualification in Engineering Design, so I would have the knowledge to bring ideas from my mind into reality, possibly the best decision I ever made, because the access to equipment and software provided by Staffs University is state of the art and allows users the chance to experience industry, with the comfort of course leaders and technicians to support us."
We are happy to answer any questions about Step Up here, or do feel free to reach out to Ashley directly: [email protected]
Hope to see you on campus soon!

Hello, I’m doing the step up to higher education course at staffs uni in April-June and hoping to then be able to do a sport and exercise science degree at the same place in September, has anyone done/is doing the step up course, what’s it like?