Overview
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is to provide learners with a foundation for entry route to UK and international university courses. It is designed to ensure that each learner is equipped with knowledge of study skills, mathematics, computing, society and culture, business and accounting, providing the knowledge and skills to adapt rapidly to change and progress with their learning.
Objective
The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies which is an approved and regulated by Ofqual (office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and is designed for progression arrangement with several UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top-up and Master’s/top-up programmes.
Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment and further study.
Course Structure
a. Course Outline
The course consists of 6 mandatory modules:
Unit 1 – Academic English and Study Skills
Unit 2 – Foundation Mathematics
Unit 3 – Foundation Computing
Unit 4 – Society and Culture
Unit 5 – Introduction to Business
Unit 6 – Foundation Accounting and Economics
Module Outlines
Unit 1 Academic English and Study Skills
This module is designed to help students develop competence in and awareness of academic English and study skills in in preparation for entry to an undergraduate degree programme
Unit 2 Foundation Mathematics
The aim of this module is to consolidate learners’ knowledge of mathematics and to introduce more topics in the areas of statistical methods and linear algebra. As the business world embraces the use of bigger data in all areas of operation, the mathematical techniques taught in this module will be necessary to aid in the understanding of data, valuable in enhancing future employment prospects.
Unit 3 Foundation Computing
This module provides an introduction to computing and the concepts of hardware and its uses. Learners will gain an understanding of data systems and data presentation, key aspects of computer networks and the importance of ethical and legal issues in relation to computing.
Unit 4 Society and Culture
The module introduces students to a variety of contemporary issues related to society and culture, enabling learners to understand social and cultural literacy by developing their knowledge and understanding of societies and cultures.
Unit 5 Introduction to Business
This unit will provide learners with knowledge and understanding of how different forms of business ownership operate. It will cover how businesses are run in terms of their form of ownership, the impact of external factors on business success, understanding the different objectives businesses may have, and the key functional areas within a business which enable it to operate effectively.
Unit 6 Foundation Accounting and Economics
This module provides an introduction to the fundamentals of accounting and economics. Learners will gain an understanding of financial reports through their preparation, based on the double-entry bookkeeping system which is essential for the management of any organisation. The unit will also develop learners’ understanding of how economic issues affect choices about resources and markets and how consumers, producers and governments interact in markets nationally and internationally.
The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
b. Scope of Study
Principles, theories, cases studies, research work
c. Delivery Mode
Lectures, case studies, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Duration of Course
Part-time: 6 Months
Manner in which Assessment will be Conducted
100% Course Work Assessment
Requirements for Graduation
Achieved a ‘Pass’ for all modules
Manner in which course will be Taught
Lectures, case studies, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Requirements for Enrolment
Minimum entry age: 16 years old
Minimum academic requirements
Minimum 3 passes at GCE “O” Level or Completion of Secondary or High School or equivalent
For mature candidate who does not meet the above Minimum academic requirements, the candidate who is at least 21 years old with 3 years working experience may be considered subject to OTHM approval
Minimum Language Proficiency
Pass in English at C6 or better in GCE “O” Level or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.