OTHM - Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies

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Duration

6 Months

Language

English

Credit

120

Mode

Flexible

Build an academic foundation that would stand the test of time in a school system that works with you!

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies award offered by King’s Business School is specifically designed to provide learners with the necessary information and abilities to be academically competitive.

Objective

The OTHM Level, 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies, is designed to offer students a background for entry into UK and international university courses. It is intended to provide each student with an understanding of study skills, mathematics, computing, society and Culture, Business, and accounting, and the knowledge and abilities needed to adapt quickly to change and progress with their learning. Learners who complete the Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies can continue their education or sort for employment.

The primary goal of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is to help learners solidify the following skills:

  • Business and Society Culture
  • Computational Ability
  • Accounting and meticulous attention to detail
  • Understanding commercial law and business ethics
  • Understanding the ever-changing global business environment and organisations

 

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is a 120-credit qualification, 1200 hours of TQT (Total Qualification Time) and 600 GLH (Guided Learning Hours) consisting of 6 mandatory units recognised by the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 3.

Mandatory units

  1. Academic English and Study Skills (20 credits)
  2. Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
  3. Foundation Computing (20 credits)
  4. Society and Culture (20 credits)
  5. Introduction to Business (20 credits)
  6. Foundation Accounting and Economics (20 credits)

About OTHM

Completing the OTHM-accredited Level 3 Foundational Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners with the superior knowledge and hands-on skills required to help learners with an entry into a bachelor’s degree in a UK university and advance their profession. Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulates and structures OTHM qualifications. Students can also continue their studies towards a standard degree in Business and Management programme at many leading UK and international universities.

This course is ideal for learners who have just started or planning to improve their academic chances, build a formidable academic foundation or boost their undergraduate degree relevance. On successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies, learners will get the opportunity to progress into a UK bachelor’s degree in Business and Management.

Skills You Will Learn

The Foundational Diploma for Higher Education Studies aims to educate self-reflective learners who want to be a part of the ever-changing job sectors and are capable of catering to its demands and needs. This qualification develops your ability to comprehend ever-changing job requirements, evaluate management difficulties, and seek the finest feasible solutions.

You will learn the fundamental principles needed to understand how a chosen career or academic path works—whether you choose to follow that path as an undergrad or deviate to a new academic line, you will remain competitive with your analytically advanced understanding of the key skills required to flourish in today’s competitive academic world. This OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies serves as the foundation for your advanced professional studies and attracts the best job possibilities.

How Will I Benefit?

Learners as young as 16 can enrol in the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies. King’s Business School ensures that learners accepted into the programme have the essential capabilities at the right level to complete the learning and assessment criteria. The qualification is only available in English.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Entry Requirements

Learners as young as 16 can enrol in the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies. King’s Business School ensures that learners accepted into the programme have the essential capabilities at the right level to complete the learning and assessment criteria. The qualification is only available in English.

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Assessment and verification

King’s Business School internally assesses, and OTHM externally verifies all units within this qualification. The qualifications are criterion-referenced and are based on achieving all of the prescribed learning outcomes. To receive a ‘pass’ for a unit, students must produce evidence that they have met all the learning outcomes and the standards stipulated by all assessment criteria.

Course Duration

The qualification is designed and conducted in one academic year for full-time study, although it can be completed part-time or remotely via lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance learning, and online.

Progression

Completing the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies allows learners to continue a variety of undergraduate studies, including OTHM Level 4 diplomas. For more details, contact our admission team.

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Study Options

This diploma course is delivered with a flexible classroom-based method through course materials, case studies, group discussions, presentations, question-based learning, and problem-solving activities.

Career Option

Business sectors promise fruitful and flourishing career, with heaps of career opportunities, including—

  • Banking and Finance
  • Professional Accountancy
  • Management
  • Financial Services Sector
  • Educational Sector

Programme Support

Enrolling in an OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies at King’s Business School allows students to expand their horizons and dream of endless possibilities in the business world. We encourage our students to strive for excellence and adapt to a culture of determination and quality task execution. Choosing the appropriate foundational qualification and educational path can be the basis on which college-ready students can catapult their academics to the next level. The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies from King’s Business School is an authentic diploma option to kick start their academic journey.

Give your academics the boost it needs by applying for the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies from King’s Business School.

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