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Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 120
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £950* (+20% VAT)
Short Study Visa Fees: £3750 for 6 months (includes £500 non-refundable deposit)
*VAT applicable in UK
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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study time depends on the credit size of each qualification. See Key Facts below for this course.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
Regulated Qualifications
Access to HE Diplomas are regulated by QAA. All other qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded
Overview
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is to provide learners with a foundation to provide an entry route to UK and international university courses. It is designed to ensure that each learner is equipped with knowledge of study skills, mathematics, computing, society and culture, business and accounting, providing the knowledge and skills to adapt rapidly to change and progress with their learning.
Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment
Modules
The learners have to complete 6 mandatory to achieve the 120 credits.
• Academic English and Study Skills (20 credits)
• Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
• Foundation Computing (20 credits)
• Society and Culture (20 credits)
• Introduction to Business (20 credits)
• Foundation Accounting and Economics (20 credits)
Entry Requirements
The learner must fulfil at least one of the following criteria to be allowed entry to the qualification:
• Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 18
• The provider will determine English Language ability if English is not your native language.
Progressions
Successful completion of OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners the opportunity for academic progressions to a wide range of undergraduate programmes including OTHM Level 4 diplomas.
Certification
The Diploma is issued by the OTHM Qualification- Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number DC1506132) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications
Course Duration: 16 weeks
Method of study: Distance Learning/ Full Time / Part Time
Qualification Level: 3
Qualification Number: 603/3896/9
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