Generic exit awards for programmes assessed under NFAAR:UG
A review of the effectiveness of NFAAR:UG during 2013/14 recommended the introduction of new Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) and Diploma of Higher Education (DiplHE) exit awards for all programmes assessed under NFAAR:UG. Following Senate approval, these awards will be introduced with effect from 2014/15 and will be available to all students studying on a NFAAR:UG compliant programme from 2014/15 onwards irrespective of when they started the programme.
These awards will be available to students who meet the relevant criteria for award and who:
- decide to withdraw from their programme of study before attaining the intended award;
- are asked by the University to withdraw from their programme of study before attaining their intended award.
Whilst there are individual programme codes for CertHE and DiplHE exit awards in each subject area, awards will not be subject specific; students will receive either a Certificate of Higher Education or a Diploma of Higher Education as appropriate.
Eligibility for award
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
Award Name: CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Students may be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) on gaining a minimum of 60 credits at FHEQ level 4, which must be passed at 1st or 2nd attempt (P1 or P2/P3), excluding credit gained by condonment. Units for which credits may be counted towards a CertHE must be:
- approved by the University of Bath
- credit-bearing at the appropriate level or higher
- taken as part of the student's degree programme or as extra-curricular credit-bearing units
- passed at 1st or 2nd attempt (not condoned).
Placement and Study Abroad units will not count towards a CertHE unless this is specifically allowed in the programme regulations for the relevant degree programme.
Diploma of Higher Education (DiplHE)
Award name: DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Students may be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education (DiplHE) on gaining a minimum of 120 credits, passed at 1st or 2nd attempt (P1 or P2/P3), excluding credit gained by condonment, and must include:
- at least 60 credits at a minimum of FHEQ level 4, and
- at least 48 credits at a minimum of FHEQ level 5.
Units for which credits may be counted towards a DiplHE must be:
- approved by the University of Bath
- credit-bearing at the appropriate level or higher
- taken as part of the student's degree programme or as extra-curricular credit-bearing units
- passed at 1st or 2nd attempt (not condoned).
Placement and Study Abroad units will not count towards a DiplHE unless this is specifically allowed in the programme regulations for the relevant degree programme.
Where can I find further information?
You can find full details of the circumstances in which an award of CertHe or DiplHE may be made in Appendix 32 (pdf) of the NFAAR:UG documentation. Your Director of Studies will also be able to help with any queries you may have.