
Qualification Number: 603/3896/9
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The objective of the OTHM Level 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.
EQUIVALENCES
OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels
KEY FACTS
- Qualification Title: OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies
- Ofqual Reference Number: 603/3896/9
- Course Start Date: January, April, June, September
- Total Credit Value: 120 credits
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200 Hours
- Language of Assessment: English
- Overall Grading Type: Pass or Fail
COURSE DURATION
- 9 month
COURSE DELIVERY
- Full Time
- Bloch Delivery
- Flexible Distributed Learning
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For entry onto the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies, learners must possess:
- Relevant NQF/QCF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent
- Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
- Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
- English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit Ref. No. |
Mandatory Units |
Credit |
GLH |
TQT |
R/617/3714 |
Academic English and Study Skills |
20 |
80 |
200 |
Y/617/3715 |
Foundation Mathematics |
20 |
80 |
200 |
D/617/3716 |
Foundation Computing |
20 |
80 |
200 |
H/617/3717 |
Society and Culture |
20 |
80 |
200 |
K/617/3718 |
Introduction to Business |
20 |
80 |
200 |
M/617/3719 |
Foundation Accounting and Economics |
20 |
80 |
200 |
ASSESSMENT:
- The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.
ACCREDITATION
- The programme is awarded OTHM - an awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator - OfQual.
HOW TO REGISTER/ ENROL?
To make an application to the course please email the below documents to admissions@citycollegeoxford.co.uk
- Complete Applications Form
- Passport
- Previous qualifications
- CV
- Personal Statement
FEE STRUCTURE AND PAYMENT PLANS
- Contact us for the fees and the payment plan
PROGRESSION
Successful completion of Level 4 Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programmes.