Course overview
Build practical skills for study, work and career progression.
Develop academic, digital, communication and problem-solving skills while exploring enterprise, entrepreneurship and career development.
Course overview
This Certificate of Higher Education provides a practical entry point into business and higher education. Students develop transferable workplace skills through applied learning, teamwork, communication, decision-making, employability planning and enterprise activity.
Teaching and attendance
The course is taught full-time at UWTSD London through practice-led learning, workshops, discussion, independent study and activities linked to real workplace situations.
Applicant eligibility
UWTSD states that this CertHE course is open to Home applicants only. Applications are made directly to the University.
Curriculum
Complete the published 120-credit CertHE curriculum.
01Year 1
120 credits
120 credits
Year 1
120 credits
- Academic Skills20 credits
- Digital Skills20 credits
- Effective Teamworking and Communication20 credits
- Problem Solving and Decision Making20 credits
- Employability and Career Development20 credits
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship20 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment may include assignments, presentations, discussions, workshops, multiple-choice questions, online discussions, wikis, blogs and a written research project.
Students receive formative and summative assessment with oral and/or written feedback.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Applicants under 21
- 64–80 UCAS Tariff points or an accepted equivalent.
Applicants aged 21 or over
- Entry is considered on individual merit and is largely determined by admissions interview performance; relevant experience may be considered instead of formal qualifications.
Applicant eligibility
- CertHE courses are open to Home applicants only.
- Applications are submitted directly to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
The University may review tuition fees annually. The amount stated in the formal offer and current UWTSD fee schedule should be treated as authoritative.
Although UWTSD publishes a general international CertHE tariff, these course pages specifically state that the programmes are open to Home applicants only.
Funding your study
Student finance, scholarships or bursaries may be available subject to personal, residency and course eligibility.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Communicate and collaborate effectively in workplace teams.
Apply structured problem-solving and decision-making techniques.
Develop enterprise, entrepreneurship, digital and career-management skills.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career fields highlighted by UWTSD
- Human Resources
- Marketing and Sales
- Financial Services
- Public, private or third-sector management
- Business Consultancy
- Postgraduate study or research
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is the course taught?
The course is taught on campus at UWTSD London in Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf.
When can I start?
The currently published future start dates are September 2026 and January 2027.
Who can apply?
This CertHE is open to Home applicants only.
Who awards the qualification?
The qualification is awarded by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.