Which Course?
Higher Education for all - routes into HE
The table below is an illustration of entry routes, however please check individual course admission information for actual requirements.
| Entry | HEQ Level | NQF Level | Course | Type of Student | Time Commitment (Contact time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Quals | - | - | Summer School/Fun Days | N/A | Day/Weekend |
| No Quals | - | - | Public Programmes | Associate | Day/Weekend/Evening |
| No Quals | 0,1,2,3 | - | Modules | Associate | One Semester (half day per week over 12 weeks) |
| Some Quals | 0 | 3 | Foundation Year (120 credits) | Undergraduate | From as little as 1 half day per week over 12 weeks for each 20 credit module |
| Some Quals | 1 | 4 | Certificate of Continuing Education (60 credits) | Undergraduate | From as little as 1 half day per week over 12 weeks for each 20 credit module |
| Some Quals or Some Exp | 2 | 5 | Foundation Degree (240 credits) | Undergraduate | From as little as 1 half day per week over 12 weeks for each 20 credit module |
| Some Quals or Lots of Exp | 3 | 6 | Honours Degree (360 credits) | Undergraduate | From as little as 1 half day per week over 12 weeks for each 20 credit module |
| Quals or Lots of Exp | 4 | 7 | Master's Degree (180 credits) | Postgraduate | From as little as 1 day per week over 12 weeks for each 20 credit module |
| Quals & Lots of Exp | 5 | 8 | Doctorate | Postgraduate | |
Modes of Study
Most of our courses are flexibly delivered to suit your needs. Find out more about each mode of study below.
| Mode of Study | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Full-time |
Ideal if you want to dedicate most of your time to your studies. Typically a full time programme will require you to attend all lectures and seminars each semester which are usually timetabled across Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm (although some may continue into the evening until 8pm). Key benefits:
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| Part-time |
Ideal if you are in work or unemployed and are unable to commit your time to full time study but still keen to gain your chosen qualification. Typical time commitment can be as little as one day per week of taught sessions through lectures and seminars and the rest of the time in private study. Key benefits:
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| Distance-Learning | Ideal if you live away from the University of Bradford and are unable to travel to Bradford, but still keen to study for a Bradford qualification. All our distance-learning courses do require compulsary attendance at residentials. |
Which Course Level?
| Level | Course Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Foundation Year | A one year course (if taken full time). Ideal if you don't have the qualifications to do the degree of your choice. The course helps you develop the academic knowledge and skills to enable you to start the degree of your choice. |
| 1 | Certificate of Continuing Education | Is a 60 credit Level 1 certificate in a specific subject and is typically a three semester part time course. The course is made up of a series of modules (and each module is valued between 10 and 20 credits). |
| 2 | Foundation Degree | Typically a two year undergraduate course (if taken full time). Combines critical thinking and academic skills with practical hands on experience. The result? A stand alone qualification equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree but with added advantage of work experience. Because the course is developed in partnership with employers and relevant organisations, meaning you will be equipped with skills that employers are looking for. |
| 3 | Honours/Bachelor's Degree | Typically a three year undergraduate course (if taken full time or up to nine years if part time), is the highest undergraduate award you can receive on completion of 360 credits. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree depending on your subject choice(s). |
| 4 | Postgraduate Certificate | Typically a one year postgraduate course (minimum 60 credits), ideal if you do not want to complete a full Master's degree. |
| 4 | Master's Degree | Typically an 18 month postgraduate course (if taken full time or up to seven years if part time), it is an advanced academic course focussing on a particular subject or area of study. Upon completion you will be awarded a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Education (MEd) depending on your subject choice(s). |
| 5 | Doctoral Degree/Doctorate | Typically a (minimum) three year postgraduate course (if taken full time or several years if part time), it is the highest academic level of study focussing on a specific area of study, heavily focussed on research. You will be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy higher degree (PhD) and the title Doctor (Dr). |
