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CertHE Professional Studies (Learning at Work)

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

If you want to gain a University-level qualification alongside your job without committing to a full Bachelor's degree, this Professional Studies Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) distance learning course is ideal.

You'll develop transferable skills in your choice of subject, boosting your career prospects while you improve your performance at work. You can tailor the course to match your professional and personal aspirations and your employer's objectives. You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company.

The course is work based, so you'll need to be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role to do it. You can study online wherever is most convenient for you and schedule your studies around your existing commitments.

A CertHE is equivalent to the first year of a full-time BA or BSc Bachelor’s degree. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job. You could also put the credits you gain towards a BA or BSc Bachelor's degree.

General Eligibility

  • A typical applicant would usually have post-school higher education such as an HNC, or equivalent, or part of a degree course.

  • Appropriate work experience

  • 3 GCSEs at grade C (Grade 4) or above to include English and Mathematics.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Effective Communication

  • Foundations of Business

  • Learning Management and Study Skills

  • Technical Foundation or Business Foundation

2 Year 2
  • Work based project Level 4

  • Reflective professional

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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