Access given to the course? (6)
I believe the answer is:
entree
I believe this is a double definition.
'access' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'to the course?' is the second definition.
(entree is a kind of course)
'given' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for entree that I've seen before include "Served after the fish and before the main course" , "Means of access - course" , "Dish served between fish and meat courses" , "formal entrance" , "The right to go in to the dish" .)