Higher Education Introductory Studies (Certificate in Higher Education): 1-year, part-time, central London
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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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.
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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
You follow one of four pathways:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Studies
- Social Sciences
- Social Work and Social Care
- Business Studies
- Geography
- History
- Literature and Culture
- Maths and Statistics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
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
CORE MODULES
- Approaches to Study
- Approaches to Study with English Language Support (Intensive)
Additional information
FEES
Part-time international students: £6500 pa
Higher Education Introductory Studies (Certificate in Higher Education): 1-year, part-time, central London