Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE)
University of Worcester and Herefordshire & Ludlow College.
Key Facts
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
Course Intro
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 (Cert HE) are available in a variety of different disciplines, including Mental Health, Early Years, Counselling and Health & Social Care.
Course Content
Certificates in Higher Education are available for Mental Health, Early Years, Counselling and Health & Social Care. 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, essays, see the foundation degrees for further details - Mental Health, Early Years, Counselling and Health & Social Care.
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 an 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 - Mental Health, Early Years, Counselling and Health & Social Care.
Progression
Students registered for the Cert 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 Cert HE, after which they may then choose to then complete a relevant top-up degree too.
Course Fees
£9,250 per year – University of Worcester fee policy applies. All fees are subject to change; please check with the relevant provider.
Additional Costs
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).
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 of courses for additional costs applicable to the specified course - Mental Health, Early Years, Counselling and Health & Social Care.
Contact
Telephone: 0800 032 1986
Email: admissions@hlcollege.ac.uk