Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) University of Worcester and Herefordshire & Ludlow College
KEY FACTS
Progression
Level: 4 Attendance: Full-time (one day per week) Duration: One year Location: HLC Hereford Campus Application: UCAS - see specific courses for relevant UCAS code details
Students registered for the Certificate in HE who successfully complete the requirements for the award, may choose to continue to study in the following year towards the Foundation Degree rather than exit with the Certificate in HE. If a Foundation Degree is successfully achieved the student may wish to complete a relevant top-up degree.
The Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) offers University of Worcester and partner college students the opportunity to complete a one-year course, studying at level 4. Certificates in Higher Education are available in a variety of different disciplines, including Mental Health, Early Years, Counselling and Health & Social Care.
Course Fees £9,250 per year (at time of print) – University of Worcester fee policy applies. All fees are subject to change; please check with the relevant provider and see the Money Matters section on page 18. Additional Costs
Course Content Certificates in Higher Education are available for Mental Health (page 36), Early Years (page 38), Counselling (page 41) and Health & Social Care (page 45). Each certificate is based on the course contents of the first year of the equivalent foundation degrees. Assessment Each certificate is based on the course contents of the first year of the equivalent foundation degrees, therefore the assessment methods vary by course. Generally, assessment is through a variety of forms, including case studies, written tasks, presentations and essays. See the foundation degrees on the following pages for further details.
A Disclosure & Barring Service check is required for this course and will incur an additional cost (£44 plus a yearly update service of £13 per year, at time of print). Any transport costs for work placements would need to be met by students. Additional costs may apply based on the course please check the foundation level courses on the following pages for additional costs applicable to the specified course. Contact Enquiries Call: 0800 032 1986 Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk
Entry Requirements • UCAS Tariff: A minimum of 32 points at A Level which must include at least one 6-unit award • All applicants will need to complete a Disclosure & Barring Service check, plus occupational health check • Additional entry requirements or allowances may apply - please check the foundation level of courses for additional costs applicable to the specified course. There may be an opportunity to apply for this course if the standard entry route does not apply.
For enquiries or advice:
0800 032 1986 | enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk | www.hlcollege.ac.uk
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