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Lifelong Learning Centre

About our courses

The University offers part-time study across a variety of different programme types and subject areas which lead to different qualifications. The general pattern, including levels, credits and the typical time taken for completion on a part-time basis, is as follows:

Qualification Total credits Level(s) Typical length of part-time study
Honours degree (BA or BSc)

360

1+2+3

5-6 years 

Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE)

240

1+2

4 years

Foundation Degree

240

1+2

3 years

Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE)

120

1

2 years

University Certificate

60

1

1 year

Preparation for Higher Education (PHE)

60

0 & 1

1 year