Higher Education Introductory Studies (Certificate in Higher Education): 1-year, part-time, central London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 6,500 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Whether your interest lies in the arts and humanities, business or the social sciences, the Certificate of Higher Education in Higher Education Introductory Studies offers you the chance to develop the learning approaches and skills you need to successfully pursue undergraduate study. It also provides an opportunity to explore different subject areas before you decide on a particular degree.

On this course, you will have the support of established academics in the subject you are studying, as well as the opportunity to take part in additional course activities, such as our social sciences reading group. You will also be given support and guidance on making a degree application.

Progression routes are available on to several Birkbeck undergraduate degrees. The certificate is also a standalone University of London qualification, recognised by employers and universities.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now closed

About this course

This programme is not suitable for students who already have an undergraduate degree.

No specific formal qualifications are required, but fluent written and spoken English equivalent to Level 2 (i.e. GCSE grade A-C or new grade 7-4, or equivalent) is expected.

Students wishing to progress to some degrees may be required to have GCSE grade A-C or new grade 7-4 in English, mathematics and/or science. Please check entry requirements for the degree to which you intend to apply.

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Subjects

  • Social Work
  • English Language
  • Politics
  • Business Studies
  • Psychology
  • Quantitative economics
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • English
  • Economics
  • Maths
  • University
  • Writing
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
  • Management Economics
  • Humanities

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

You follow one of four pathways:
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work and Social Care
Module options for different pathways vary but HEIS module options include:
  • Business Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Literature and Culture
  • Maths and Statistics
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
You also take the core Approaches to Study or Approaches to Study with English Language module.

PROGRESSION TO DEGREES AT BIRKBECK

If you are awarded the Certificate of Higher Education, you can apply for admission to relevant undergraduate degrees at Birkbeck including:
  • BSc Business
  • BSc Economics
  • BSc Geography
  • BA History
  • BA Liberal Arts
  • BSc Social Sciences
For further information about module combinations and progressing to undergraduate degrees you need to attend one of our regular Higher Education Introductory Studies admissions evenings (use the Contact the Department button to find out about the next event).

CORE MODULES
  • Approaches to Study
  • Approaches to Study with English Language Support (Intensive)
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

Duration: Seven months fast-track

FEES
Part-time international students: £6500 pa

Higher Education Introductory Studies (Certificate in Higher Education): 1-year, part-time, central London

£ 6,500 VAT inc.