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Certificate of Higher Education

A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a Level 4 qualification awarded upon successful completion of the first year of a degree. A Cert HE can be used as a standalone qualification or as a stepping stone on to a full undergraduate degree.

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What is a Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE)?

A Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE) course is a level 4 qualification that is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. A CertHE is a recognised qualification that can open up career opportunities or the option for further study. Taught by experienced lecturers, you will study alongside student who are studying their first year of the full degree. You will also have all the same benefits as a UA92 students with access to student support, student finance, Sport 92, student accommodation and much more.

Reasons to study a Cert HE include:

  • Don’t want to commit to studying a full degree
  • Only want to complete 1 year of study
  • Looking for a flexible option
  • Test the waters to see if university is right for you
  • Don’t have the qualifications to apply for the full degree

All our courses across Business, Sport, Media and Digital offer the option to study a 1 year CertHE course. If you successfully complete the CertHE, you will have the options to progress directly into the second year on the full degree, so you could still achieve a degree in 3 years. 

Applying for a cert he

5 Reasons why a Cert HE was the perfect choice for me

UA92 Sports Management graduate Niamh Holmes completed a Cert HE before moving onto study the full degree.

“After leaving school, I went straight into an apprenticeship, so I didn’t think I had the right qualifications to go to university. I thought I would have to do extra qualifications or an access course before I applied. Then I came across UA92 and their Certificate of Higher Education, which changed everything.”

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What are the entry requirements for a Cert HE?

The standard entry requirements for Cert HE course is 64 UCAS points.*

  • A Levels: CC (64 equivalent)
  • BTEC National Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • T Levels: P (C+)
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: DD
  • IB: 24 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects

However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors. If you would like to know more about applying to UA92 or have any questions about our entry requirements, please contact our Student Futures Team.

How long does it take to complete a Cert HE?

It takes a full academic year to complete the Cert HE. Each academic year is split into six blocks, of which you study four. Each block is 6 weeks long so a Cert HE requires a total of 24 weeks of study.

When can I start a Cert HE?

We have six entry points throughout the year. Therefore, you can start a Cert HE in September, November, January, February, April or June.

Which courses offer a Cert HE option?

You can choose to study a Cert HE on any of our 15 courses across Business, Digital, Media and Sport. See below for a full list of CertHE courses available.

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