Degree Foundation Programme:

Overview

The objective of the Degree Foundation Programme offering a Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification, is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of the operations and structure of businesses. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.

Entry requirements

A Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. The awarding body does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. However, we ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.

At Canterbury College, we ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. The qualification is offered in English.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. 

Equivalences

This qualification is at RQF Level 3 and represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 6 months for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, or through lectures zoom interactive video conferencing, tutorials, and seminars.

Assessment, Verification & Award

This qualification is awarded by OTHM, A reputed UK awarding body who’s qualifications are approved and regulated by UK Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). All units within this qualification are internally assessed by Canterbury College and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification enables learners’ direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or pursue Level 4 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies and consider them for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor’s degree programmes.