The objective of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Higher Education Studies: To equip learners with the necessary foundation for admission into UK and international universities by offering education in study skills, mathematics, computing, society and culture, business, and accounting. CUC in Dubai delivers this program to prepare students for careers in multinational corporations and top universities, with a strong emphasis on business, accounting, information technology, and mathematics. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible for further education or employment opportunities.
Why Higher Education Studies?
Through this program, learners will earn a recognized qualification that equips them with the foundational knowledge, understanding, and skills required for business roles. Areas such as company communication, the business environment, people management, customer service, finance, and marketing are among the topics that will be covered in-depth.
Equivalency:
- Completing Year 10 or equivalent through a recognized board’s Integrated Foundation Program
- High School/Year 12/AS/A Level exams or equivalent from a recognized board
Professional Path:
- Graduation from a recognized university in any discipline
Entry Requirements:
- Level 3 qualifications available to learners starting at age 16
Qualification Structure:
- The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Higher Education Studies is composed of 6 mandatory units with a total of 120 credits.
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200 hours
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 600 hours
Mandatory Units:
- Academic English and Study Skills (20 credits)
- Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
- Foundation Computing (20 credits)
- Society and Culture (20 credits)
- Introduction to Business (20 credits)
- Foundation Accounting and Economics (20 credits)
Progression:
- Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Higher Education Studies opens up academic progression opportunities to a variety of undergraduate programs, including Level 4 diplomas.