Step Up to Higher Education University Foundation Certificate

Key highlights

• Prepares students for progression onto a range of degrees
• Builds the skills and confidence needed for degree-level work
• Free programme for mature students returning to education
• Suited to learners without a traditional academic background
• Supports retraining for a new career or personal development

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Care Leavers and Estranged Students

  Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.

  Up to £2,000

• Disabled Students Allowance

  DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.

• Horizon Fund Bursary

  £2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).

  Up to £2,000

• SMART Scholarship

  The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).

  Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

• Progression to undergraduate degree study
• Mature undergraduate student
• Career changer entering a new profession

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.