HE Diploma OCN London Region

Level:
Level 3
Entry requirements:
Please note all students wishing to take this course need to be 19 years or older at the time of enrolment No formal entry requirements are needed but students will need to demonstrate a good standard of written English and basic numeracy as well as demonstrate a willingness to progress into higher education.
Course content:
This is an intensive one-year course designed for students over 19 years old who want to go on to university, but do not have the traditional university entry requirements.
Students will study IT and specialist Business units including Marketing, Planning, Strategy, Operations, Business Environment, Human Resources and Finance to prepare them for degree study. Tutorial sessions will facilitate your UCAS applications. There is also a focus on the development of study skills to equip students for the requirements of higher education.
Course Structure:
This is a credit based course and each piece of coursework or examination you achieve gains you a credit until you reach the required total and have covered the necessary subjects. Many approaches to learning are used including research, observation, written assessment, peer assessment and individual and small group presentations
Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.
Assessment:
Takes place throughout the course and will take the form of essays, assignments, presentations, tests and final examinations. Students must pass each unit and gain a total of 54 credits (of which 36 must be at Level 3) to achieve the qualification
Next step:
Degree or higher education, such as STC's HND Business and Finance or BA Business Management (with Kingston University) or at an alternative HE institution.
How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview. You can do this on-line by clicking on the link in the right hand column. Or you can download a PDF of the 2010-2011 Application for Interview Form (Form A) [PDF 312k]. For further details see the How to Apply section.
Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 once per academic year.
Materials costs:
Students provide text books, folders, paper and discs as required