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Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies

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The Level 3 qualifications improve subject knowledge and study skills, and prepare learners for undergraduate course at UK universities.

Overview

The objective of theLevel 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.

  • Academic English and Study Skills
  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Foundation Computing
  • Society and Culture
  • Introduction to Business
  • Foundation Accounting and Economics

Entry requirements

THM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. diploma does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. BQ ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page.

 

Level structure

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

Progression

Successful completion of  Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners the opportunity for academic progressions to a wide range of undergraduate programmes including  Level 4 diplomas.